News of the World in Brief Condensed Happenings
Commissioner Reed reports rapid sanitary progress on the Isthmus while Col. James Rogers is named consul general at Shanghai. W P C Templeman named likely successor to Canadian minister Sifton. The Van Diver amendment to naval funding is defeated. A receiver injunction is sought against Prairie Oil and Gas in Kansas. Kirkish bear on Kodiak island eyed as a possible survivor of a prehistoric species. Italian government and Lewis and Clark Exposition managers settle all differences. Korean emperor reportedly converts to Roman Catholicism and seeks formal reception in Seoul.
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British Columbia
Interior Sifton
Irrigation Bill Passes House With Single Dissent
Olympia reports the irrigation measure approved by United States engineers and the interior department. The house voted 75 to 18 with 18 absent. The senate later passed the bill by 33 to 0.
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Olympia
United States Engineers
Interior Department
National Capital
Maximum Oil Freight Rates Cut Under New Kansas Law
Kansas law cutting oil freight rates goes into effect. Railroads in oilfields adopt a new classification aligning with the law. If fully applied some oil rates drop by nearly one half, easing costs for buyers and producers.
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Topeka
Rap
Idaho Senate OKs Boise Capitol Plan for State Capital
Boise on March 1 the senate passed a house bill to erect a new capitol building in Boise. The constitution fixes the capital in Boise until 1910 when a statewide vote could decide a change. With a $350000 structure, it is unlikely any relocation effort will be pursued.
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Boise
Idaho
Senate
Tacoma Stranded in Ice Pack Off Japan Bound for Vladivostok
The Tacoma, sailing from Seattle January 7 with contraband of war to Vladivostok, is jammed in a large ice pack off the northeast coast of Japan. It is believed she will be freed soon and carries ample provisions aboard.
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Maritime Exchange
Merchant’s Exchange
Y Okohama
Tacoma
Vladivostok
Japan
Dry Snake River Ends Flow at Twin Falls Dam Opening
Boise Idaho March 2 for the first time in recorded history the Snake river ran dry as the gates of the Twin Falls dam closed and the reservoir behind it began filling canalizing water to irrigate 270 000 acres. The project cost 1500000 dollars.
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Idaho
Snake River
Twin Falls
Agreement Reached on Consular Bill Moroco Minister
Washington reports the conference on the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill reached a final agreement. The House accepted the Senate amendment appointing a United States minister at Moroco with a salary of 7,500.
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House
Senate
United States
Moroco
Agreement on military academy bill reached in Washington
The conference on the military academy bill reached a settlement. Generals Peter J. Osterhaus and Joseph R. Hawley will be retired as brigadier generals. The bill includes a provision for teaching jiu jitsu.
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Washington
Peter J. Osterhaus
Joseph R. Hawley
Missouri bill makes bookmaking a felony in horse racing
Jefferson City Missouri March 1 The house has passed a bill making it a felony to engage in bookmaking or pool selling or to bet on horse races. Penalties include six months to five years in addition to fines.
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Washington News: Wingate Dies and Districts Created
Robert Wingate a Tacoma pioneer dies after brief illness. Congress passes bill creating two Washington judicial districts and approves Point Defiance park title to Tacoma. Spokane armory threatened by injunction. Grimsley-Sherwood grocery sold to Sylvester Bros. for about 410000. Seattle may sue state over harbor fund transfers. University of Washington to form a spring band under Prof Kimball with players responding to a call.
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Grimsley-Sherwood Company
Seattle
Sylvester Bros
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University of Washington
C. C. Kimball
Beef trust inquiry circular issued to U S district attorneys
Attorney General Moody sent a February circular to United States district attorneys directing investigations into the alleged beef trust. A Chicago grand jury will hear evidence March 20, 1905. Diligent inquiries must report by March 15 with witness names and addresses and a brief statement of testimony.
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Washington
Moody
United States
Chicago
S. H. Bethea, Esq
Post Office Dispute Leads to Investigation in Bellingham
In Bellingham on March 3 charges of insubordination were filed by Postmaster Eldridge against Clerk Arthur D. Stearns and counters by Stearns. An investigation by a Washington inspector is expected to arrive soon to probe the dispute.
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Bellingham
Eldridge
Arthur D. Stearns
Stearns
Washington
Senator Kean Pushes Rail Legislation Sit During Recess
Washington March 1 Senator Kean reports from the committee on interstate commerce a resolution directing the committee to sit during the recess of congress to consider railroad legislation.
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Washington
Kean
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
President Signs Resolution Return Civil War Battle Flags
The president has signed a joint resolution authorizing the return of battle flags captured during the Civil War. The action formalizes the restitution of historic flags to their respective owners or designated organizations.
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Washington
Nicholas Signs Decree Extending Elected Voice in Lawmaking
In St Petersburg, March 1, Emperor Nicholas signed a decree to give elected representatives of the people a say in preparing imperial laws. The move, seen as autocracy's response to reform agitation, stops short of a constitution or national assembly but acknowledges the right to be heard. The scene closed with the emperor declaring his willingness to shed blood for his subjects.
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Alexandra Palace
Nicholas
Russia
Iam
Imperial Manifesto Urges Calm Support for Autocracy
St Petersburg dispatch notes an official proclamation urging national calm amid the war with Japan. It cites attacks on the church and state pillars by revolutionary leaders and calls for unity around the throne to preserve the existing order after the assassination of Grand Duke Sergei.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Holy Orthodox Church
Sergius
Great Battle 15 on Little Definite Advantage Secured by Either Side
Mukden March 1 fighting along the entire line as Japanese assault and Russian counterattacks continue. Russians seize Shahke river bridge head and attack in Sandapu and nearby trenches, with heavy artillery on Putiloff hill and Novgorod hill. Ten attacks opposite Yansing tung and west of Vamupudzi are repulsed with heavy losses.
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Boatatzi
Sandapu
Shahke
Yansingtung
Vamupudzi
Japanese win decisive battle against Rennenkampf forces
Gen Kuroki’s troops claimed a notable victory over General Rennenkampf near a mountainous area east of Yentai and northeast of Liaoyang. Japanese infantry demonstrated strong hill fighting, gaining a strategic position along lines from southwest to northeast near the Taitse river, threatening the Russian left. Russian losses included about 203 dead and several machine guns, with total casualties estimated above 2,000.
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Fusan
Rennenkampf
Yentai
Liaoyang
Ottawa Political Turmoil Over Sifton Resignation
Ottawa reports the resignation of Clifford Sifton as interior minister amid Laurier's push for separate schools in new Northwest provinces. Rumor suggests Finance Minister Fielding supports Sifton. BC and the new provinces are said to claim autonomy, while Col Hughes warns enforcement could spark armed rebellion.
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Ont
Clifford Sifton
Laurier
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Fielding
Sifton
British Columbia
Col. Hughes
Japanese Break Through Eastern Front At Da Pass
Russian notes state dawn assault along the eastern front renewed on Monday. Da pass fell after stubborn combat, opening the road toward Fushan east of Mukden and Tie pass.
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Manchuria
da Pass
Fushan
Mukden
Tie Pass
Seattle Market Report Prices From Local Dealers
A Seattle market report lists producer prices for grains livestock poultry and related items in round lots f.o.b. Seattle. It covers oats barley wheat chicken feed bran shorts corn hay eggs live stock hides wool and butter with varied per ton and per pound rates and regional distinctions for Puget Sound and Eastern Washington.
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Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
Russian retreat ordered as Mukden falls to Japan
Semi official reports from St Petersburg say Kuropatkin is to abandon Mukden and retreat to Harbin, where fortifications better protect supply lines as Japanese forces crush the Russian left. Tokyo confirms a possible surrender with Kuroki routing Russians and threatening to reach Mukden within 48 hours.
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Kuropatkin
Mukden
Harbin
Tokio
Kuroki
Oyama
Provincial railway aid details unclear in March statements
Victoria reports no railway policy announcements yet and secrecy among supporters. Some aid to lines may come this year, excluding Grand Trunk Pacific, with Dominion aid deemed sufficient. Chehalis notes St Helens Condensing Co first run for 3,000 pounds of milk and 6,000 pounds from farmers, expanding to butter making and cream condensing.
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Gzrand Trunk Pacific
Chehalis
St. Helens
Senate confirms land office has no surreptitious irrigation land claim
In Washington on March 3 the secretary of the interior stated the general land office has no knowledge of any secret land acquisition for irrigation as alleged by the National Business League of Chicago. In Helena Montana on March 3 the Montana senate passed a bill to increase the state supreme court from three to five members after a close vote.
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Senate
Washington
House
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
National Business League
Chicago
Montana
Supreme Court
Helena
Mont
Railroad clearing house plan moves forward
Seattle officials report progress on a proposed national railroad clearing house to handle all shippers claims and interchange of cars, outlining how the system would centralize and speed settlement processes.
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National Railroad Clearing House
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