Death of Harrison Ends Quiet End for General at Home
General Benjamin Harrison died at 4 45 pm yesterday after a long illness. Surrounded by family except his son and daughter, the former president's death was painless and marked by a single gasp. The bedside crowd included relatives and old friends. Elizabeth was away with a nurse. Harrison, born 1833 at North Bend, had a storied career from lawyer to Civil War veteran and Indiana senator, with service in Grant campaigns and the Garfield-Taylor era politics. He was last named to the International Arbitration Tribunal by McKinley in 1898.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
General Harrison
Russell Harrison
Mrs. McKee
United States
Virginia
Caroline Scott
John W. Scott
Oxford Female Seminary
Storer & Gwynne
Cincinnati
Federal Court
Harrison
Supreme Court of Illinois
Seventieth
Indiana Regiment of Volnteers
Morton
Washinton
D. C
Abraham Lincoln
E. M. Stanton
Grant
Indiana
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Chicago
Ill
John Sherman
Russell A. Alger
W. Gresham
J. G. Blaine
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Venezuela
England
McKinley
International Arbitration Tribunal
Blizzard Hits Northwest and Dakotas March 15
A blizzard rages across the region including the Dakotas Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royalton Minnesota reports eight inches of snow as new snowfall continues. Rice Lake Wisconsin records 11 inches while Chippewa Falls reports a foot. Street cars and trains are delayed by the storm.
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St. Paul
Dispatches
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wsconsin
Royalton
Minn
Rice Lake
Wis
Chippewa Falls
Upper River Transportation Company Formed on Columbia Route
The Upper River Transportation Company is incorporated by J. M. Russell, George C. Blakely, and T. A. Hudson to operate steamers on the Columbia from Priest Rapids to The Dalles and to Lewiston Idaho. Plans include an electric railway linking wheat centers to Spokane with portage railways to Portland, and launching the steamer Billings after overhaul to serve upper river traffic.
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Spokane
Portland
North
Yakima
Wash
Upper River Transportation Company
Columbia River
Priest Rapids
Dalles
Washington
J. M. Russell
George C. Blakely
T. A. Hudson
Columbia
Mutiny on Albany Sailors Rebel at Hong Kong
Report from Goodwin tells of 75 sailors mutinying aboard the cruiser Albany in Hong Kong last month over money and liberty. They were placed in irons and sent to Cavite for trial. The note also covers the Kan Su rebellion and related military actions including executions and punishments.
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Hong Kong
Tacoma
Wash
Goodwin
Albany
Cavite
Kan Su
Feng Tze Sai
Canton
Ball
Sugrid
Siam
Deputy Sheriff Holman Killed in Wallace Pitched Battle
Milson, Cal March 13 news says Deputy Sheriff Holman of Calaveras county was shot and killed in Wallace in a pitched battle with two highwaymen. One robber reported seriously Wourgess Gunnene residents. The robbers held up and robbed local residents. Holman, with a small posse, went to Wallace to arrest them and was killed.
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Milton
Cal. m
Holman
Calavesas County
Wallace
General Young Returning To California Command
The quar termaster general reports the transport Logan left Nagasaki for San Francisco with Major General Young and the Thirty third and Thirty fourth Volunteer regiments. Upon arrival, General Young will relieve General Shafter and the latter will retire as a major general.
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Young
Washington
Logan
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Shafter
Department of California
Eight Die in Chicago Laundry Boiler Explosion
Eight persons were killed and 42 injured by a boiler blast at the Doremus laundry 458 West Madison Street. Officials consider an investigation likely as missing persons number several. around 40 workers were in or near the building at the time. Firemen contained the blaze and rescuers moved the wounded to hospitals.
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Chicago
Mareh
Doremus
West
Madison Street
Post Office Closures and Name Change In Pacific Northwest
The Jett Oregon post office will discontinue March 15 and mail will be delivered from Lime. The Victor Washington post office name has been changed to Allyn.
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Washington
Jett
Baker County
Lime
Victor
Mason County
Wash
Allyn
Power From Niagara Transmits 12000 HP to Buffalo
About 12 000 horsepower is transmitted as electricity from Niagara to Buffalo, delivering power to the city. The transmission showcases early long distance electric utility development and its regional impact.
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Niagara
Buffalo
China Objects to Russian Control in Manchuria
China objects to limits on arms importation and army reorganization under the Manchurian convention and Russian practical control of Chinese officials. The foreign ministers meet to discuss indemnities. Li Hung Chang is reported in good health as Field Marshal von Waldersee departs for Tien Tsin. General Gaselee leaves for Wei Hai Wei and then Shanghai.
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Pekin
China
Russia
Li Hung Chang
Count von Waldersee
Tien Tsin
Gaselee
Wei Hai Wei
Shanghai
Official stance on Russia China accord over Manchuria
Washington reports no formal statement on the alleged Russia China deal over Manchuria protectorate. Officials fear possible partition of China and will maintain neutrality, with Special Commissioner Rockhill working to restrain demands within China’s capacity.
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Washington
Russia
China
Manchuria
Pekin
United States
Rockhill
Town Devastated By Night Fire In Cloverport Tragedy
A midnight blaze destroyed most of Cloverport causing over 1000 homeless residents. The American Tobacco Company suffered major losses of two stemmeries and 1,000,000 pounds of tobacco. Relief trains and supplies arrived from Louisville and Frankfort with tents and bread to aid emergency shelter and food.
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Jbom
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis Railroad
Platt Discusses Cuba Amendment with President and Root
Senator Platt of Connecticut met with the president and later Secretary Root to discuss the Cuba Platt amendment. He declined to answer specific criticisms from a Cuban leader but stated the amendments serve both Cuban and U.S. interests and that any initial offense will yield to recognition of their sincere purpose.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Cuba
Root
Havana
United States
Man Claims Rainier cave discovery. lawyers seek title
Chehalis Washington March 16 The man who alleged he found a cave near Mount Rainier has local attorneys pursuing a land title. It is reported he bought horses in Winnock and registered at a Winnock hotel last summer. Beyond these details the truth of his claim remains uncertain.
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Chehalis, Wash
Mount Rainier
Winnock
First provincial government organized in Tayabas Province
The U S army transport landed at Lucena and the American Philippine commission formed Tayabas Province's first provincial government. Colonel Gardner was named civil governor after previously leading the Thirtieth Infantry, noted for pacifying the region and fostering friendly relations with natives. The federal party also took root outside Manila in Tayabas, with large native participation and a celebratory reception. Sorosgan residents petitioned for provincial government and the commission planned a stop there.
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Lucena
Tayabas
Luzon
United States Army
American Philippine Commission
Gardner
Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry
Thirtieth Infantry
United States
Federal Party
Manila
Sorosgan
Rear End Collision Kills Two at Arlington Heights
Chicago dispatch reports a rear end crash on the Chicago and Northwestern line near Arlington Heights. A time freight from St Paul struck the stock train caboose, causing a fire that killed two men and injured eight, with several head of stock killed as flames spread across three cars. Firefighters assisted in rescue as wagons and stock escaped.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Arlington Heights
St. Paul
Chireportea
Greatest Stampede Since 1898 at Dawson Claims Open
A Dawson dispatch reports the stampede after government claims opened February 25, the largest since 1898. Under new rules the first applicant secures ground if fraud is absent, with claimants swearing no other stakes exist. Many misread notices and staked on reserved land amid four days of 40 below zero temperatures.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dawson
Giant trust may control Alaska fish industry says Ju neau report
A Ju neau report claims a vast trust with millions in capital is forming to control all Alaska fisheries. Former Pacific American Fisheries Company president Oaffrey reportedly plans New York incorporation to oversee Alaska canneries. Last year Alaska operated seven canneries producing about 11.03 million pounds valued at 11 million dollars, plus 13 000 barrels salted worth 130 thousand dollars.
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Seattle
Juneau
Alaska Territory
Oaffrey
Pacific American Fisheries Company
Northwest Coast
New York City
Alaska
Washington Sugar Beet Contracts Reach 3000 Acres Spokane
Washington state sugar factory at Fairfield has contracted for 3000 acres of beets and expects 1000 more. It pays 4 dollars per ton for beets with 12 percent sugar and 25 cents for each additional percent. Based on last year this would total about 525 dollars per ton.
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Spokane
Washington State Sugar Factory
Fairfield
Wash
Illinois Bat tleship Builders Trial Off Virginia Coast
The Illinois on a builders' trial trip tested boilers with a coast run from Virginia Capes. She covered about 25 miles before returning under moderate forced draught. The indicator recorded an average speed of 16.2 knots for two hours with 107 revolutions.
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Illinois
Newport News
Ilinois
Virginia Capes
When and How to Plant Apples
Realizing that the apple orchard is a permanent investment, plant on hillside land with good drainage and avoid east exposure. Use two-year-old trees, prune roots and top, and plant in straight rows if possible, with soil packed over roots. Dormant buds sprout from warmth. winter forcing of peach and lilac twigs shows growth independent of roots.
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Ohio
Spraying Potatoes With Barrel Pump Advances
The Vermont station praises the barrel pump as a versatile spraying apparatus for crops and fruit trees including potatoes. Two methods are shown for potato fields a mobile wagon setup that covers two to four rows at once and a simple carry method. Two men and one horse can spray five to ten acres daily with guards protecting the vines.
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Vermont
Spare the Quai a Quail Care Advice for Farmers
The article notes quail feed mainly on insects for the first months of life, then on grain and weed seeds as they grow. It urges farmers to protect quail in winter with brush heaps for shelter and food, and to provide inexpensive grain scraps to sustain them, potentially aiding pest control.
Celery Culture Techniques From an Experienced Gardener
A well known gardener described winter celery storage methods using White Plume Golden Self blanching and Golden Heart, with rows five feet apart. He outlined trenching four feet wide and eighteen inches deep, building a frame with studs and rafters, sealing sides and top, then covering with earth and straw to avoid freezing and to prevent dirt from reaching the heart.
Fodder waste on farms prompts silo solution
Farmers waste corn fodder by exposing it to weather and improper handling. The article argues the silo offers the best way to preserve this valuable feed, noting most farms lack silos and leave fodder to rot or lose value before storage.
Poultry Helpers Boost Potato Yield in Yard Experiment
I planted a quarter acre with potatoes and kept seventy-five hens there. The hens did the weeding and pest control, and I harvested fifty bushels of premium potatoes with no cultivation. The crop was weed free and scale free, with yield double the adjacent land. I believe a hundred hens could manage an acre.
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N. Clark
Lice on Young Animata and Poultry Yard Hopes
A farmer once asked how to kill calf lice and was given a crude remedy that suggests fat calves resist infestation. The note observes lice in poultry only rarely and hopes for their banishment from poultry yards with good feed, care, and cleanliness as the deterrents.
Worms in Horses Health Regimen and Feed Plan
The plan prescribes two ounces of turpentine in half a pint of raw linseed oil given three times daily before feeding for two days. Then administer one quart of raw linseed oil as a physic. Feed four quarts of oats three times daily and fifteen pounds of hay per day. A muzzle is advised to prevent eating bedding.
Broadening Corn Belt expands North American corn
The breadth of the North American corn belt has widened by the introduction of early maturing varieties over the last twenty five years, more than any other factor. The expansion continues as new varieties reach farther into production areas.
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North America
Packing Butter for Family Use
Instructions explain packing butter in rolls and a large stone jar with brine. Add saltpeter and sugar per two gallons of brine, then weight butter to keep it submerged.
Milk Vessels Should Be Seamless and Smooth Joints
Milk vessels should, as far as possible, be made without seams and all soldered joints be rendered as smooth as possible.
Poultry Care For Cold Weather and Health
Poultry notes urge keeping drinking fountains unfrozen and supplying ample fresh water. Close hen houses on cold nights and purchase cockerels for spring. Feed meat scraps for more eggs and whitewash hen houses in spring. Prevent lice and roup by keeping birds healthy and treating sneezes with olive oil kerosene oil or pine tar. For frosted combs mix sweet oil crude oil and camphor and rub nightly to restore health.
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Wonderful Cave
Canners’ Trust
National Stockman
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