War cloud looms as nations move to prepare
United States readies force for possible action in the Far East while pressuring Chinese authorities to curb the boycott. The president hopes Beijing will restrain provocations to avert wider conflict. France notes German mobilization plans could allow rapid invasion. West Point cadet selections to be merit-based via civil service exams. Kansas City live stock market reports show cattle receipts and price ranges.
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Philippines
Washington, D.C
China
United States
Far East
Foreign Office
Pekin
Blizzard and storms sweep Kansas Nebraska through March
Reports from Kansas Nebraska and Iowa describe a brutal blizzard roiling the western plains for 24 hours with freezing temps and wind that disrupted telegraph and rail lines. A Chicago banker’s arrest and a boxer’s autopsy add to the day’s grim news as a missing man’s frozen body is found in Iowa.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Hills
Colorado
Deg Moines
Iowa
Harvey
George Chapman
Emsrittsburg
Stoltzman Waives Examination On Grand Larceny Charge
J Stoltzman a railroad man found with Winchester rifles in his possession waived examination in police court and was held to await the next grand jury on grand larceny charges. He offered to produce a handsman but had not done so. Detectives believe the rifles were taken from a Santa Fe car and that the theft was aided by an alleged accomplice.
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J. Stoltzman
Stokeman
Handsman
Billy de
Death of Albert Metcalf, harbor commandant remembered
The death of Albert H. Metcalf, longtime commandant of the naval station at Sackvite Harbor, is noted. Metcalf, who served as ship keeper for years, died after firing at the station with his wife. He was a former member of the 12th New York Volunteer Infantry and a G A B member, with many friends paying respects to the official, dignified figure who kept the reservation's small operations orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackvite Harbor
Albert HM. Metcalf
Metcalf
Thore
Metail
Che aMivors
New York Volunteer ‘Infantry
Joseph K_ ariespow
Sachets Harbor
Pittsburg
Joseph Hebrenik
Miteburg Chronicle
Ronicle Telegraph
Eumonia
Aneoda
Patrick Relief Delayed by New Trial Hearing
The district attorney informed Recorder Goff that he would join Patrick’s attorney in seeking a reprieve as Albert T. Patrick’s motion for a new trial was adjourned to April 4. The delay necessitates another gubernatorial reprieve from Governor Higgins, with Patrick still under sentence awaiting the outcome.
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Patrick
New York
Albert T. Patrick
Higgins
Jerome
Goff
Territorial Supreme Court Decides Against Hubbells
The New Mexico territorial supreme court issued thirteen opinions including cases: Thomas B. Hubbell sheriff relator versus Ira A. Abbott judge writ of prohibition dissolved. F A Hubbell appellant versus J R Armijo injunction. Eslavio Vigil appellant versus A B Stroup injunction. Territory ex rel Thomas S Hubbell appellant ren Dame clerk mandamus. Thomas Hubbell appellant versus Perfecto Armijo injunction. Lower court judgments affirmed. county case against Bernalillo County commissioners and treasurer not yet decided. Court adjourned until June 27.
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Santa Fe
N. My
Territorial Supreme Court
Thomas
Hubbell
Ira A. Abbott
Second Judicial Court
F. A. Hubbell
J. R. Armijo
Eslavio Vigil
A. B. Stroup
Territory of New Mexico
Thomas S. Hubbell
Ren. E. Dame
District Court
Mandamus
Perfecto Armijo
Board of County Commissioners
Bernalillo County
Tha
Ee Ee
Orchard before the Grand Jury and miners' demands loom
In Caldwell Idaho the grand jury probes former Governor Steunenberg’s assassination as Priscilla Orchard testifies. miners’ leaders in Pennsylvania press for election details while Dolan resists. Additional items note railway bosses responding to miners, Chicago market activity, Shreveport warnings to Negroes, a public works resignation, a notable journalist’s death, and a Philippine trade debate.
Twenty-Eight Private Bills Passed in House Session
Fragmentary report notes twenty eight private bills passed in Washington D C with the committee on private bills gaining rights of way. The tex is incomplete but indicates a small total amount and mentions copper and lead related items as part of the session’s work.
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Washingon
D.C. Neareh
Elsing Tulle
All Steel Cars Gaining in Rail Equipment Standards
Union passenger station in Sioux City Iowa transfers to Great Northern for 1 260 000 dollars. Pressed Steel Car reports 1905 railcar orders near fifty percent steel or steel underframe. All steel passenger cars to rise in public favor with new forge plants planned and output boosted at McKee Rocks. Senate panel blocks Philippine bill and Indians affairs efforts continue. Sunshine Territory books arrive for senators.
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Sioux City
Great Northern Railroad
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Hotstot
United States
Regiar
Lrac
McKee's Rocks
Joliet
Allegheny
McKee’s
Rock
Senate debates over La Follette coal land amendment
Washington March 2 The senate opens debate on approving the conference report extending tribal government time for the civilized tribes in Indian Territory. La Follette presses his amendment banning coal land sales to railroad companies as part of the bill, with Clapp Stone and Teller offering legal and scope cautions. Gillette resignation accepted. he becomes Philadelphia filtration plant superintendent.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Indian Territory
la Follette
Clapp
Minnesota
Stone
Missouri
Teller
Colorado
Congress
Messrs
Maulroy
Patterson and
Newlands
Texas Independence Day Anniversary Parade Honors 1836 Origins
Austin marks the seventieth anniversary of Texas independence proclaimed March 2, 1836. Public offices close, flags fly nationwide, school ceremonies occur, and parades and patriotic meetings unfold. Special events include commemorations at the state university and services at Sam Houston’s grave.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Evsorvs
The
State University
Sam Houston
Grea Texas Patriot
Houston
Huntaville
Sam Henston Normal School
Mansfield Actors Plans Retire After Three More Seasons
New York march 2 The report that Richard Mansfield intends to retire after three more seasons has spread with little surprise. He will perform in New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia next season and likely undertake two main engagements elsewhere. He will end seasonal tours in New England Canada the northwest Pacific coast and the south with a final farewell to major cities. He plans to revive Cyrano Macbeth and two new plays and may accept university professorships offered by two institutions. He remains under fifty and may pursue music painting and educating his son.
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Dolan
Pitistaire
Nomiantlona
Filutriet No
United Mine Workers
Alono
Patrick Bolave
Nellingham
Astrien Board
Saneesi
Son
Noething
Min S
Patrick Dolan
Olan
Wiley
New York
Richard Mansfield
Mann
Mansfield
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Aiditiog
New England
Canada
Northwest
Pacific Coast
South
Mansfeld
Mr. Mansfield
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Kan
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Wye
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Iron Mountain
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Warrapf
Morrison
Harry Tenny
Frankie Nell
Karach
Neil
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Louisiana
Newport News
Naval
Corps of Construction
Elain
Watt
Money Market
St. Louis
Truesdale
Patterson
Caldwell
Idaho
Marcy
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Elpher
Orchards
W. W. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna & Weeiers
David Wilcox
Delaware & Hudson
Och
Evan
Heap
Tam
Pittsburghs
Assocated Press
Shreveport
Joseph Medil
Jon
Dunne
Washington
Fess Association
Senator McCreary
Wallington
Alposed
McCreary
Kentucky
York
Marek
Great Northern
Union Depot
Bureau Immigration
Evening Citizen
Nelde Seay
Foraker
Andrews
Santa Fe Board of Trade
Pajarito Cliff
Committee On Public Lands
Silver City
Territories
Immigration Bureau of New Mexico
Gillette
Washington, D
Major Cassius Gillette
Bi, Louis, Mo
Moreh
AEADE
New York City
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