Kansas City Selected for Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose Kansas City to host the convention on July 4, with Milwaukee as the rival. Each city pledged $50,000 and KC offered hotel space and free venue services for the committee. Expected renomination of Bryan and a Chicago platform reaffirmation sparked party enthusiasm.
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Washington
Kansas City
Democraticational Committee
Raleigh
Milwaukee
Kannsas City
W. J. Stone
National
E.C. Wall
Bryan
Chicago
Townsend
Oregon
Tillman
South Carolina
McGiraw
West Virginia
Gorman
Gate City
West
Stone
Indemnity Sought Over Honduras Killing of American
Washington reports the state department will formally request indemnity from Honduras after a yearlong investigation into the killing of a young American, Pearse. Minister Merry will be instructed to proceed.
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Washington
Pearse
Honduras
State Department
Merry
Aguinaldo in Japan Sighted by Consul Report
A Tong Kong dispatch to the Evening World states United States Consul Wildman has word that three members of the Filipino junta Lubon Ponce and Agoncillo have gone to Japan to meet Aguinaldo. The note supports the claim that Aguinaldo escaped Luzon for Formosa while General Lawton hunted Luzon.
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Aguinaldo
Japan
New York
Keb
Tong Kong
United States
Wildman
Lubon
Ponce
Agoncillo
Luzon
Formosa
Lawton
Cronje's Surrender Rumor Sparks Last Stand Talk
London reports say General Cronje is cornered and possibly surrendering after a heavy bombardment. British commandos press the siege as Lord Roberts and Buller mobilize reinforcement forces and tally British losses to February 17.
Canadian Battalion Losses in Modder River Action
A Montreal dispatch reports heavy Canadian casualties after a Sunday engagement against Cronje's forces at a Modder River drift east of Jacobsdal. Eight companies were involved. 89 soldiers were killed wounded or missing, with 20 dead and 59 wounded. No officers were killed, though Major Arnold and Lt Mason were wounded. Flags flew at half mast. one citizen offered to replace his brother in the regiment. Tuberculosis Congress opened with a small attendance and adjourned sine die after confirming an organized body and papers already published.
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New York
Tribune
Montreal
Dominion
Cronje
Modder
Jacobsdal
Arnold
Winnipeg
Mason
Toronto
J. A. Barry
Cecil
South Africa
Canada
Hotel St. Andrew
Medico-Legal Society
Congress Bulletin
Wheeling Hails Admiral Dewey Amid Rainy Ovation
Wheeling West Virginia observed an enthusiastic welcome for Admiral Dewey despite continuous rain that forced the parade indoors. A citizens sword was presented to Lieutenant Doddridge by Dewey, tablets at Fort Henry were dedicated, and orations followed with a banquet for Dewey hosted by the Sons of the Revolution.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Admiral Dewey
Doddridge
Fort Henry
Sons of the Revolution
Sleep at post leads to court martial shooting sentence
A Batavia dispatch reports Ernest Kingdon of Stafford who served in the Fortieth volunteer infantry was found sleeping at his post and sentenced to be shot after a court martial. Filipino rebels penetrated the camp while he rested, killing two or three American soldiers.
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Buffalo
Ni Y
Batavia
Ernest Kingdon
Stafford
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Kingdon
Quay Case Taken Up in Senate Debate on Hawaiian Bill and Bearer Resolution
The senate opened with Penrose pushing the Quay seating resolution. The vote to take up the measure passed 34 to 28. Daniel, Vest, and Foraker delivered key speeches focusing on Quay seat and the Hawaiian government bill, with constitutional arguments shaping the debate.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Quay
Daniel
Virginia
Vest
Missouri
Foraker
Ohio
Cronje Unbeaten as British Observe Boer Movements
London reports General Cronje remains unbeaten amid three days of silence from Lord Roberts. British forces patrols north of Kimberley reveal Boer concentrations, with speculation on defense or offense. Gatacre's front near Sterkstrom shows Boer withdrawal to aid Free Staters as Ladysmith remains under pressure. Methuen assumes Kimberley administration with Kekewich in command. siege soup ceases and 64 river prisoners are held.
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London
Ceneral Cronje
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Gatacre
Sterkstrom
146 Killed at Paardeberg Drill Report
An official report from London dated February 26 lists 146 men killed at Paardeberg Drill on February 18 including 63 Highlanders and 18 Canadians.
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Paardeberg
London
Fire devastates Philadelphia wholesale millinery district
A major blaze in Philadelphia on February 26 destroyed nearly two acres of the wholesale millinery area, killing Clara Cohen, 26, and seriously injuring several others. The fire began on the third floor of 791 Arch Street and spread to adjacent six story and west buildings housing firms including Simon May, Howe Dingan & Company, Northern Life Assurance, and R. G. Dun & Co., leaving multiple structures ruined and extensive property loss.
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Philadelphia
Clara Cohen
Harris
Bernard Cohen
Jooming
Clara Ador
Arch Street
Simon May
Howe, Dingan & Company
May
Northern Life Assurance Company
Park & Turden
Roath Bros
F. Turner
F. H. Butler
Keene Furniture Company
Grand Opera House
R. G. Dun & Co
Dominion Loan & Savings Company
Bonner Stock Farm to stay open after trotter sale
The Bonner stock farm at Tarrytown New York will remain in operation after selling all trotting and pacing stock of the late Robert Bonner except Mandy. David Bonner will manage the farm where blooded horses will be bred. Stallions Highland Baron and Baron Review were bought from the stud along with Electioneer horses.
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Bonner
New York
Tarrytown
N. Y
Robert Bonner
Mandy
David Bonner
Plague in Aden Sees Six Cases and One Death
In Aden on February 26 six plague cases and one death are reported. Authorities have imposed drastic measures with infected areas isolated to curb spread of the disease.
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Aden
Condemned Chinaman Hangs Self in Salt Lake Cell
Low Sing, a Chinese man recently convicted of murder at Bingham City and sentenced to be shot, hanged himself in his Salt Lake City cell this morning, ending the case by his own action.
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Salt Lake
Low Sing
Bingham City
Mining News From Rampart City Alaska Camp Reveals Rich Prospects
Letter from C J Knapp of Rampart City Alaska dated December 18 reports mild weather but enough freezing to enable future work. Jack Welch finds a rich spot on No 13 with $100 in two days while others on Nos 19 20 and 6 8 reports fair pay and improving prospects. Little Manook Jr shows gains on several claims and the Governor and General Carr expect higher net income this year.
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Harry Bigelow
Walter Hall
Seattle
C. J. Knapp
Rampart City
Alaska
Mr. Knapp
Bedrock
Little Manook
Carr
Little Manook, Jr
Hunter
Idaho
Copper Ledge Discovery Boosts Index Wash Mining Boom
The Index Wash district reports a four foot high grade copper lance ledge found at 440 feet in the Ethel mine, with the same ledge at 125 feet in the John D yielding copper values of 10 to 12 dollars. The find spurs renewed camp interest and expectations of deeper, richer strikes on other properties by next summer.
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Index, Wash
Ethel
John D
Lamereaux Ledge in Idaho Promises Rich Mining Find
Reliable mining men report the Lamereaux ledge beneath six feet of wash, 12 to 14 inches wide, with exceptionally rich ore in a six foot long channel. Ore 200 feet away yields only 15 to 20 dollars per ton. The quartz is firm and in place, suggesting depth extension. Bonded by W B Lawler of Albany to develop the Santiam and Blue River mines, he will oversee work personally. No Pacific coast smelter joins the great trust yet, and Snohomish county shows record mining investment amid Darrington railroad optimism and Sauk Valley shipments.
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Lamereaux
Elk City
Idaho
W. B. Lawler
Albany, Or
Lawler Mining Company
Santiam
Blue River
Ely
Ney
Oregon
Albany
Darrington
Wash
Sauk Valley
Skagit County
Preservation Efforts Prompt Forestry Law Research
Government efforts to promote conservative forest practices have spurred legal questions. The forestry division prepares a circular outlining forest laws for interested readers and notes the high value of growing timber. The Supreme Court recently ruled that damages depend on potential future growth as well as timber removed.
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Supreme Court
Government explorer outlines Alaska telegraph and road plans
Captain W. R. Abercrombie, head of the government exploration party, tours Seattle en route north to push a 2400 mile telegraph network in Alaska and complete the military road from Fort Valdes to Tanana. A government wharf at Valdes is planned. Henry Villard leads an Eastern syndicate surveying the route.
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W. R. Abercrombie
Copper River
Fort Valdes
Fort Egbert
Yukon
Seattle
Alaska
Ile
Tanana
Port Valdes
St. Michael
Valdes
Henry Villard
Ballard Secures National Bank With Seattle Ties
After long efforts Ballard obtains a national bank to be named Ballard First National Bank with $50,000 capitalization. Seattle National cashier Foster Kelly will arrange details and Ek W Andrews of Seattle National becomes head. Kelly named vice president with other officers to be announced.
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Ballard
Ballard First National Bank
Seattle National
Foster Kelly
Ek. W. Andrews
Kelly
Hillsboro Weighs Condensed Milk Plant Move
Oregon briefs report a condensed milk plant under consideration in Hillsboro. Other items note Crater Lake visitors, Eugene water stock sale, Dalles cannery initiative, Tillamook to North Yamhill line cost, Allen Edwards sentenced for fraud, sheep and goat prices, land donation for Oregon Midland railroad, woolen mill relocation to Klamath Falls, Spokane bicycle license union, Weyerhauser timber taxes, Goldendale pheasant import plans.
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Allen Edwards
Dalles
Umatilla
Sheepmen of Enterprise
Pendleton Tribune
Klamath Falls
Oregon Midland Railroad
Ashland
Bradstreet's Report Notes Broad Trade Expansion and Weather Effects
Bradstreet's reports satisfactory advances in dry goods trade and rising overall business activity aided by rail earnings and bank clearings. Mild winter weather boosts footwear manufacturing and reduces rubber output, with snow scarcity in the Northwest affecting logging. Iron and steel demand from abroad may lift domestic prices. weekly U.S. failures total 199.
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Bradstreet’s
Northwest
United States
Pacific Coast Trade Prices From Seattle Market
Onions and a wide range of produce and farm goods listed for Seattle area markets. Prices cover new onions, hot house lettuce, potatoes, beets, turnips, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, cabbage, apples, pears, prunes, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, hay, corn, barley, flour, millstuffs, feed, fresh meats, hams, bacon, and salt sides with per unit costs across multiple grades. Entities include Puget Sound, Eastern Washington, and California sources.
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California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Market Prices for Wheat to Veal from Oregon Bureaus
A wide catalog of commodity prices lists Wheat at 54 to 58 cents per bushel for several varieties, Flour grades at $3.00 per barrel, Oats from 35 to 36 cents per bushel, Barley from $14 to $18 per ton, Millstuffs and Hay with various per ton rates, Butter and Eggs with multiple grades and prices, Cheese from Oregon full cream to new, Poultry with per dozen figures, Potatoes and Vegetables priced per sack or pound, Hops mohair wool and mohair rates, and livestock prices for mutton hog beef veal across several grades and weights.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Shorts
Oregon
Young America
Wool
San Francisco Market Prices for Wool and Dairy Goods
Market report lists Wool regions such as Nevada and Eastern Oregon with price ranges from 12 to 22 cents per pound. Butter prices show Fancy creamery at 24 to 28 cents and seconds around 18 to 23 cents. Eggs and millstuffe middlings and bran are also given with various unit prices.
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San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Northern
Hope
Egge
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