Germany Relents and Venezuela Protocols Signed
Washington reports Germany abandons demand for preferential treatment in Venezuela claims. British, Italian, and German protocols signed at the British legation between 11:30 and 12:30, with immediate blockade withdrawal expected. Britain, Germany, and Italy receive advance payments. Venezuela gains blockade relief and return of captured ships.
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Washington
Germany
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
London
Berlin
Rome
Great Britain
Italy
Bowen
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Hague
Count von Quadt
Baron Spee von Sternberg
Mr. Bowen
The
Judge Rules Pickets Not a Nuisance in Labor Case
Judge Gaynor charges a jury in New York as a labor picket arrested for nuisance is cleared. He states picketing is lawful and streets are for all, affirming both unions and capital have rights to organize.
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New York
Gaynor
Tommy Reilly Beats Al Neill After Thirty Rounds
Tommy Reilly of Seattle earned the decision over Al Neill after a 30 round bout at the exposition building before the pastime club. Some spectators thought a draw would be fair while others supported the verdict.
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Portland
Tommy Reilly
Seattle
al Neill
Exposition Building
Jack Day
Senate approves Alaska boundary treaty amid few objections
In an hour and a half executive session the Senate ratified the Alaskan boundary treaty with scant opposition. The Greek commercial treaty faced delay as Senator Hoard sought time to study the consular trials provision. A near unanimous vote affirmed the Alaskan pact while concerns over the Greek terms lingered.
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Washington
Senate
Greece
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hoard
Massachusetts
United States
Teller
Mason
Alaska Land Bill Passes Senate With Lacey Act Amendments
The senate approved the Alaska homestead bill largely as amended from the Lacey act. It sets 320 acre rectangular entries, limits to five acres given to cemeteries or schools, and restricts right of way to 200 feet. Commutation is disallowed, liens are blocked, shore ownership retained, and mineral or timber titles are not conveyed.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Committee On Public Lands
House
Territory of
United States
First Pension Granted To Cayuse War Veteran
The first pension under a Washington bill for Cayuse Indian war veterans from the 1850s has been awarded to Captain John M. Sikdmore of South Bend. Senator Dubois of Idaho introduces a senate bill to refer Colville Indians claims to the United States Court of Claims.
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Washington
John M. Sikdmore
South Bend
Wash
Dubois
Idaho
Senate
United States Court of Claims
New Cabinet Officer Named for Commerce and Labor
The New York Herald reports George B. Cortelyou of New York will be the secretary of commerce and labor once the department is created. President McKinley approves the choice, seen as fitting public sentiment. Salem, Oregon notes a $165000 bill for a portage railroad around the Columbia River rapids has cleared the Senate. When finished, Columbia navigation from Lewis to the sea will exceed 500 miles.
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New York
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Herald
George B. Cortelyou
McKinley
Salem, Or
Columbia River
Dalles
Celilo
House
Senate
Columbia
Lewis
Hearst Backed At Columbus Democratic Banquet
A Jefferson Jackson Lincoln League barbecue in Columbus drew 1200 attendees as supporters urged Hearst and assailed party deserters. Hearst sent regrets via telegram praising Washington Jefferson and Lincoln as foundational figures in American self government and democracy.
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Columbus
Ohio
William R. Hearst
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Jefferson-Jackson-Lincoln League
J. J. Lenz
W. R. Hearst
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Ice Cutting Boom Hits Elberton Palouse
Garfield, Feb. 13. Ice cutting is in full blast with about 250 tons to be shipped if cold weather lasts. A large mill pond at Elberton supports town employment. Expecting East immigrant influx this spring, real estate dealers report many inquiries to ready ranches. one firm anticipates 26 families by March 15. Iowa buyers seek $100 per acre land and anticipate $30 land in Eastern Washington.
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Garfield
Elberton
Palouse
Iowa
Washington
Debate On United Mine Workers Demands Opens Before Strike Commission
In Philadelphia on February 11 the coal strike commission began six days of hearings. Daniel J. McCarthy opened for the miners, followed by Brumm and Henry Demarest Lloyd who spoke on recognition and trade terms. Operators start their arguments next morning, with George F. Baer, Clarence Darrow, and President Mitchell expected to participate.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Coal Strike Commission
Daniel J. McCarthy
Hazleton
Mr. McCarthy
Congressman Brumm
Mineraville
Henry Demarest Lloyd
Chicago
George F. Baer
Reading
Clarence S. Darrow
Kaer
Mitchell
Food Rescue Ends Starvation Warning At Five FInger Rocks
The steamship Amur bound north signalled a U S lighthouse crew at Five FInger rocks on February 6. The keeper and two assistants reported living on flour and fish for a week and feared for an assistant who left a month earlier in a long boat toward Petersburgh to seek food. Amur supplied provisions.
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Victoria
B. C
Amar
Skagway
United States
Five Finger Rocks
Petersburgh
Amur
Cigar Factory Manager Bound Over in Counterfeit Labels Case
Everett report states M. Rosenstrauch, manager of the M. R. cigar factory, was bound over to the superior court in 500 for placing counterfeit union labels on cigars. The local cigarmakers union had pressed charges amid threats of prosecution, claiming he lacked right to use union labels. The International order of cigarmakers agreed to cover all litigation expenses.
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Everett
M. Rosenstrauch
Rosenestrauch
M. R
International Order of Cigarmakers
Navy yard woes deepen as Zahm takes leave
Washington reports the naval construction corps weakened by the illness of Constructor Zahm at Mare Island risking major projects. He receives a three month leave to recover. Vacancies appear at the heads of construction departments in Boston San Francisco and Puget Sound with no officers available for assignment.
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Washington
Naval Construction Corps
Zahm
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Navy Yards
Boston
San Francisco
Puget Sound
English Lutheran church to rise in Prospect park Vancouver
The English Lutheran church denomination has purchased lots in Prospect park and will at once erect a church edifice in Vancouver Washington. The city’s latest school census shows 1,053 school children with many attending the Catholic convent.
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Vancouver
Wash
Prospect Park
Interior renews Oregon asylum contract for Alaska care
The interior department renews for the year its agreement with the Oregon state insane asylum to care for the insane in Alaska. The government will pay $2.0 per capita per annum.
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Washington
Interior Department
Oregon State
Alaska
Sixteen Indictments Hit Seattle Premises For Illicit Acts
King county grand jury returns sixteen true bills. Indictments name Cooper & Levy owners of premises with prostitution, Adams for gambling, Chappelle for gambling, Standard club, Turf club, and John W. Considine for employing women and gambling. Other defendants include Munro Barnett Clancy Scully in liquor venues. Bail set at 500 dollars each. McKay of Van Asselt faces 1500 dollars.
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Seattle
King County Grand Jury
Isaac Cooper
Louis Levy
Cooper & Levy
Robert Adams
People’s ‘Theater
William Chappelle
Sixth Avenue South
Weller Street
Francis M. Guy
Standard Club
Martin McAndrews
Turf Club
John W. Considine
George Munro
Frisky Barnett
Thomas Clancy
Mike Scully
Comique
A. McKay
van Asselt
Ladrones of Luzon Spark New Insurrection Threat
Manila reports a fresh outbreak of ladrones in Northern Luzon growing in scale and posing a potential new insurrection. Authorities arrest several, with outlaws claiming insurrection to dodge penalties as constabulary patrols intensify the region.
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Manila
Luzon
Fire destroys Rock Island arsenal shophouse and arms
Rock Island Illinois February 13 Shop A the principal Rock Island arsenal storehouse and its contents including cavalry and infantry equipment and 1 000 000 rounds of Krag Jorgensen smokeless ammunition were destroyed by fire The building was a three story structure erected twenty years ago at a cost of 400 000 The loss totals 1 500 000 Chicago February 12 Downtown office strikes ended lifting a week long climb for workers to reach elevators Coal power and lights restored Managers agreed to arbitrate grievances in exchange for ending the strike
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Rock Island
Rock Island Arsenal
Chicago
Aid for Eamine Stricken in Sweden Relief
Stockholm reports government relief supervisor says American contributions exceed 233000 dollars. Sweden has given 125000 cash and 75000 in kind. Crop failure losses are estimated at 1000000 dollars.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Associated Press
Port Townsend Customs Jan collections set record second to 1902
Port Townsend reports January customs receipts totaling 117,438.35 dollars, the second highest monthly total in port history after January 1902’s 141,806 dollars. The figure underscores a strong start to the year in tariff collections.
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Port Townsend
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