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Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1903

Page

3

Fulton Wins Out Surprises on Final Day of Session

In a last minute twist Kor ty third ballot of the session produced the result Fulton clinching the outcome at the end of the legislative session.

Kor

Oregon Elects Charles W. Fulton U S Senator on Final Ballot

In Salem Oregon this noon Charles W Fulton was elected United States senator after a dramatic forty third ballot in the legislature. George C Brownell rapped the session to order as Fulton gained votes from Multnomah and Geer supporters in a swift late swing. Fulton thanked supporters and pledged to represent the entire state.

Salem Charles W. Fulton United States Oregon George C. Brownell Clatsop Nottingham Multnomiah Harvey W. Scott Banks Multnomah Brownell Fulton Multnomah County Smith Malarkey Scott Geer Kay Marion W. C. Fenton Corsican Hume Hayden Johnson Mulkey Steiner Fisher Daly Paulsen

Intense cold grips the midwest with record lows

Chicago reports 10 below zero as the coldest of the winter across the region. Temperatures ranged from 1 above in Louisville to 24 below at West Superior. Cities from Peoria to St Paul show frigid readings while western areas moderate. No direct deaths reported yet. relief committees work hard. Coal supply shown as ample with surplus stock.

Chicago Middle West Louisville West Superior Wis Peoria St. Louis Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Des Moines St. Paul Omaha Topeka

Municipal corporations in England run vast undertakings

A British parliamentary return shows 317 municipal corporations in England excluding London, with 299 operating productive undertakings. Total capital reaches 1.055 billion dollars, average annual income 65 million, and average annual expenses 41.25 million. In Manchester sheriff brings requisition papers for ex Mayor Ames, under surveillance awaiting a governor hearing.

London England Manchester N. H Dieger Minneapolis Ames Bachelder

Venezuela Imposes 30 Percent Import Duty Increase

Washington reports a Caracas decree raising duties on all imports by 30 percent as a wartime measure. Officials note the move shifts the indemnity burden onto foreign merchants who handle Venezuela’s import trade, with the 30 percent rate matching the duties at La Guayra and Puerto Cabello.

Washington Russell United States Caracas Bowen Venezuela Castro la Guayra Puerto Cabello

Grid Iron Peninsula Alaska Railroad Plans Announced

The Western Alaska Construction Company of Chicago filed maps and surveys with the interior department for a Council City and Solomon River railroad in the Seward Peninsula Alaska. The New Jersey incorporated firm with $1,000,000 capital aims to connect Solomon River mining zones with tidewater at Good Hope Bay and surrounding harbors. General manager J Warren Dickson says construction will begin early spring and attract Chicago New York capitalists.

Chicago Western Alaska Construction Company of Interior Department Washington Council City Solomon River Ophir Creek Bluestone York Nome Grantley Harbor Port Clarence Good Hope Bay Peninsula

Flat Janitors Take Stand in Chicago Wage Fight

Thousands of Chicago tenants may face cold and disruption if landlords do not sign the Flat Janitors union wage scale by Saturday noon. A union vote shows strong support for walking out. about 1,800 janitors belong to the union, and only those in buildings with nonsigning owners would strike. If the strike goes ahead, coal, groceries and other home comforts controlled by the union could be cut off.

Chicago

WILL ENFORCE IT ON FOREST RESERVES SHEEP PASTURAGE

The interior department will continue enforcing penalties for sheep pasturage on forest reserves despite Judge Hanford Seattle ruling that such regulations would defeat water storage aims. The department cites the 1897 act authorizing regulation of forest reserves as justification.

Washington Interior Department Hanford Seattle California Secretary of the Interior Department Congress

Tornado sinks steamer Olive on Chowan river near Norfolk

A tornado struck the passenger steamer Olive at 9:30 p.m. as it ran between Franklin Virginia and Edenton North Carolina. The vessel sank at Wooley's pier between Mount Pleasant and Oliver's wharf. Seventeen people drowned and others were seriously injured. Captain Withrey and five others were rescued from the pilot house after waist deep flooding.

Norfolk Olive Franklin Edenton N. C Chowan Wooley’s Pier Mount Pleasant Oliver’s Wharf Withrey

Turkish troops plunder Erz ingdam district and attack victims

Die Information reports Turkish troops who had no pay or rations plundered Erz ingdam. In one village twenty men and women were tied to trees in a nearby forest and left for wolves. The next morning only bones remained.

Vienna Die Information Erzingdam

Judge Shiras Resigns From U S Supreme Court

Washington February 20 Justice Shiras has presented his resignation to the president to take effect February 24 William R Day former secretary of state of Ohio has been chosen as his successor replacing Shiras on the high court

Washington Shiras United States Supreme Court William R. Day Ohio

Unusual Scenes as House Quarrels Over Railroad Bill

In Olympia on February 18 the house clashed over the Dix railroad commission bill. Speaker Hare ruled it indefinitely postponed, then allowed a roll call to restore it to the calendar amid wild disorder. Commission members clashed with railroad supporters in a chaotic adjournment attempt.

Olympia Railroad Commission Hare Friends of the Bill Commission House Dix Railroad Commission Roth Whatcom Lewis Jones Field Ranck Dickson Lindsley Dilling Cole King Mr. Megler

Horses for Ninth Regiment mounted at Fort Walla Walla

The Ninth cavalry stationed at Walla Walla will be mounted after a months long stay from the Philippines. A contract for three hundred horses at 117 dollars each has been let to Herman Matesger of Portland. Deliveries must be completed within 60 days and most stock is expected to come from Eastern Oregon ranges.

Walla Walla Philippines Herman Matesger Portland Fort Walla Walla Oregon Ranges

Canal is First Unanimous Decision to End Treaty Debate

Republican senators held a caucus in Washington on February 18 and agreed to continue Senate consideration of the Panama Canal treaty until disposition. The plan preserves the statehood bill’s favorable position and commits to executive session for ratification as needed.

Washington Senate Allison Cullom Committee On Foreign Relations Quay Elkins Gallinger Foraker Hoar Hanna Lodge Aldrich Friends of the Treaty Senator Quay

Government Accepts Panama Canal Purchase Offer

Washington on February 18 government formally accepts the Panama Canal Company offer to sell canal property and all rights to the United States for 40 million dollars. The agreement is subject to ratification of the pending treaty with Colombia and extends the option beyond March 4 until both nations ratify the treaty.

Washington Panama Canal Company United States Colombia Senate

Nanaimo Miners Strike Over Wages and Safety Lamps

Miners at Nanaimo quitted work with about 800 employees against Western Fuel of San Francisco. They seek 75 to 80 cents per ton raise, 25 cents daily for safety lamps, and $1 extra per ton for mining in the lower sea level. Separate item notes a naval magazine explosion at Fort Lafayette, New York bay, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.

Victoria BR. C Nanaiumo Western Fuel Company San Francisco Nanaimo New York Naval Fort Lafayette New York Bay

Mail pouch with $75,000 found intact in Indianapolis

The mail pouch reported stolen with $75,000 in corporate paper was located among other pouches in Indianapolis. Authorities say the pouch and its contents are intact and an investigation is underway.

Indianapolis

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