Condensed World Happenings in March Highlights
Immigrant arrivals in New York port reached 97000 for March. State authorities will test validity of Kansas oil refinery bonds before bids. Helena court rules Charles Vuilbert estate of 50000 escheats to Montana. Fidelity Funding Co of San Francisco declared fraudulent by postal officials and mail is returned. Brigadier General Funston retires from the Lakes command to lead California. USS Columbia arrives in New York to transport Mexican ambassador Don Manuel Azpiroz’s body to Mexico. Corsicana Texas fire destroys I O O F Widows and Children’s Home main building, losses 500000. all children accounted for. Pacific Coast YWCA conference at Capitola with delegates from Nevada California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana.
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Mead Names Appointments in Seattle Trip
Gov Mead announced new appointments for state boards and commissions during a Seattle stop. Morden St. Kincaid of Seattle moves to the state board of audit and control, replacing Jesse Mills of Olympia. Joseph Easterday of Tacoma and T. D. Rockwell of Spokane join the state tax commission. He also noted asking the state board of control to consider John W. Hannan of Seattle as secretary.
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Special session eyed for October 10 in Congress
Washington April 3 Senators who asked President Roosevelt to advise on when Congress would meet in extra session were told a special session is likely for October 10. The timing would allow lawmakers heading to the Philippines trip to return for the session.
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Spokane Railways Renamed and Expanded Capital
The Republic and Kettle Valley Railway Company changes its name to Spokane and British Columbia Railway Company and increases capital stock from 1 million to 5 million to fund the extension from Republic to Spokane. The Canadian owned road runs from Grand Forks to Republic and has been surveyed to reach Spokane via the Sans Part and Columbia rivers.
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Army officers urge jiu jitsu in academies
A presidentially appointed special board of army officers urged introducing jiu jitsu in the military and naval academies, signaling a shift in training policies.
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Finance Minister Fielding weighs lumber duty request
Ottawa, April 3. Since returning from Europe Hon Mr Fielding minister of finance has studied Senator Templeman and British Columbia MPs demand for a $2 per thousand lumber duty but it is unlikely any action will occur this session.
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Meat price war cuts in Everett and Seattle ice rate rise
Everett residents savor a meat price cut of about one third while Seattle ice firms settle a price increase. Post office adds five carriers to Spokane route. Eastbound San Juan, Goldendale, Sultan routes ordered. Everett library awards 4 100 volumes at 4 875 29. Three Seattle skyscraper projects begin. Pacific Coast Company replaces mules with a third rail electric system in mines where feasible. Labor official appoints B F Huff deputy commissioner and factory mill inspector. Tacoma electric plant bond proposed at 750 000. Hawkes offers 600 000. King county jurors report 52 947 50 in March personal injury damages. all defending corporations failed to acquit.
Underground water stream found by Tacoma drills
Tacoma officials report the Tacoma Warehouse and Sperry Mill Company struck what may be an underground river at 350 feet while drilling on the waterfront. The well flows eleven and a half inches of cold water. A prior drill by Tacoma Grain Company reached 150 feet before water emerged.
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Sperry Mill Company
Tacoma Grain Company
A. E. Law Resigns From Northern Pacific
Tacoma April 3 A E Law assistant general superintendent of the Northern Pacific railroad for five years resigns his offices here He has been with the road thirty years rising from railroad conductor on a Dakota division He has supervised much of the main line construction and knows the road from St Paul to tide water He plans to make Tacoma his future home but has not announced plans
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Seattle Market Prices Reported for Grain Livestock and Hides
Farmers and dealers in Seattle list current wholesale prices for grains live stock and byproduct commodities. Prices include oats 27.28 per ton barley 24 per ton wheat 28.50 per ton hay timothy 16.50 17.50 alfalfa 10 11 eggs 19 20 poultry live hens 11 11.5 and ducks geese turkeys dressed hay and wool values and various hide tensions across Eastern and Western Washington markets.
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Kaisers Morocco Speech Sparks International Tension
Reports from Tangier and London describe Kaiser Wilhelm IIs remarks on Moroccan independence and free commerce. The speech alarms France as it may prompt a French response while risking a broader Anglo French entente shift and potential conflict over Morocco.
Indictments Seen as Grand Jury Reopens
The Portland dispatch notes new indictments likely as the federal grand jury reconvenes Tuesday. Prominent figures nationwide may face charges, with possible bonds or bench warrants for Senator Mitchell and Representatives Hermann and Williamson. A fresh probe aims to pursue Benjamin F. Minton and Adelbert C. Zachary, fugitives from bond.
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Bryan keynote at Jefferson banquet signals party reorganization
William J. Bryan headlined the Jefferson banquet in Des Moines as Iowa Democrats plan a postelection reorganization. He urged “Back to the people” and denounced corporate influence, linking reforms in primaries railroads tariffs and finance to curbing trusts and monopolies. He cited primary laws in several states and Kansas Republicans resisting Standard Oil.
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Emperor William’s Tangier Speech Reported In Paris Berlin
London April 3 Many versions of Emperor William utterances at Tangier circulate but no official text. A French dispatch claims William seeks an independent Morocco reform stance to safeguard German interests and urges cautious reforms. Tangier dispatch says the sultan rejects the full reform program yet will enact reforms at coast ports and may raise loans as needed.
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Special Land Agent Dennett to Visit Washington and Washington State
Special land agent Fred Dennett, appointed by the General Land Office, will remain in Washington until late April then proceed to Washington state arriving Seattle around May 1. He plans to oversee the district after a month of familiarization with local conditions. Dr Cyrus Townsend Brady will become rector of Trinity Episcopal church in Toledo for two months starting Easter Sunday, with the vestry seeking permanent service.
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Norwegians plan vast Nevada farming colony
In Reno on April 3 the Norwegians of Minnesota and the Dakotas announced plans to form a large Nevada colony. A representative is in the state to secure unclaimed land in central Nevada, build an irrigation system, and prepare small tracts for thousands of Norwegian families to cultivate.
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Grand Trunk Pacific to Locate Lake Terminals on Mission Island
Winnipeg reports that the lake terminals for the Grand Trunk Pacific railroad will be placed on Mission Island at Fort William. Docks yards and storage sheds for the company are to be at Fort William, marking a major inland port arrangement.
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