Roosevelt warns Congress on need for stronger coast defenses
In a message to Congress President Roosevelt urges expanded coast fortifications to protect naval bases, ports, and insular possessions. He cites Manila Bay, Pearl Harbor, Guantanamo, Guam, San Juan, and Venelu lu, plus Panama Canal entrances, as critical to deter attacks and enable offensive action.
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Washington
Mar
Troosevelt
Congress
Board of
Army and Navy
Chesapeake
United States
Manila Bay
Pearl Harbor
Guantanamo
Guam
San Juan
Venelulu
Panama Canal
Insular
Navy
Army
Vladivostook Suppadran
Foraker Pursues Anti-Gambling Statehood for New Mexico Arizona
In Washington on March 5 Senator Foraker proposed an anti gambling amendment to the statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. He did not seek a vote but spoke to the Senate while Nelson advocated rapid passage of the statehood measure. The article notes a broader push to legislate education in the District of Columbia and regulate revenue officers, with emphasis on uniting Arizona and New Mexico for statehood and civic improvements including tree planting and a new territorial holiday observance.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
House
Senate
Paraker
Nelson
Committee On Territories
District of Columbia
Revenue Service
Foraker
Territory of
He. J. Hagerman
J. W. Raynolds
House Committee On
Adamson
Georgia
Bartlett
Georia
Russell
Texas
Secretary of Agriculture
Committee On Food Standards
The
Association of State Dairy and Food Departments
McCurdy to Return ifCalled by DA for Insurance Matters
Richard A. McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance may return to the United States at the district attorney s request and must come back by September 1. The DA is reportedly preparing life insurance matters for the grand jury. A physician s certificate cites McCurdy s need for rest and withdrawal from business duties.
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New York
The
Herald
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Paris
Jerome
McCurdy
Clark Wins Case Against Government Over Marble Lands
Senator Clark of Montana won a Supreme Court case upholding a lower court ruling. The government sought to cancel patents to 11 400 acres of marble lands in Montana alleging fraud in securing them. Justice Hermes delivered the opinion with dissent by Justices Varian Brown.
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Clark
Washington, Mar
United States
Montana
Supreme Court of the United States
Wes
Hearmes
Dexter
Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit
Varian
Brown
Leaders in Tiflis host peace talks to end Mace War
In Tiflis on March 11, Tartare and Arsienians held a session under Count Vorontaeff-Kaskoff to finalize terms of peace, aiming to lead the Mace War toward settlement.
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Tiflis
Mar
Vorontaeff-Kaskoff
Siewroy
Fauegens
Pesee
Relief Fund Blares To Aid Tahiti Storm Victims
A relief fund for Tahiti tidal wave and cyclone victims will start under French consul M. Laneil with aid shipped on the steamer Mariposa. Tahiti’s 18 000 residents include 3060 whites. officials deny widespread famine reports and say cocoanut groves, in higher areas, escaped the wave.
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San Pranecises
Cal
Tahitic
M. Laneil
Mariposa
Tahiti
F. S. Samuels
John D. Spreckies
Oceanic Steamship Co
Samuels
Tahiri
Grass Fire Devours Massive New Mexico Range
Morning Journal reports a forest fire in the Panhandle east of Portales New Mexico burning over a million acres of grass over two days. Five ranches suffered heavy damage while fifteen to twenty outfits were also affected. Slaughter ranch reportedly lost a fifth of its grass and stock losses are feared.
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Correspondence Morning Journal
Roswell
N. ME
Panhandle
Portales
N. M
Prairie fire in Panhandle causes millions in damage
Reports from Austin show a prairie fire sweeping the extreme Western Panhandle has cost over 1 900 008 in damages. Lamb and Hockley counties suffered the most with land burned and hundreds of cattle killed. Residents plan to move cattle to New Mexico for grazing. A tent city for consumptive treatment is proposed near Reawell. In Tokyo a Japanese resident protection request leads to sending the Warship Takachib to China.
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Austin
Texas
Panhandie
Lamb
Hockiey
New Mexico
London
Mar
Tokio
Daily
Tiegraph
Chita
Takachib
Murder charges and missing men tied to Telluride turmoil
Grand jury in Caldwell drops murder accusation against Moyer and others in Breunenberg case. Breve Adams clears up two disappearances from the Telluride troubles, J. W. Harney and J. Wesley Smith, both linked to mines and unions. Arbor Day set for March 28 1996 in New Mexico. Western Federation of Miners votes in Arizona on a mining wage issue.
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Tolee
Idaho
Mar
Caldwell
J. Wesley Smith
Barnes
Smith
Catorado Springs
Hunker Hill and Sullivan
Wardner
Ugenberg
Caldwall
Prilay
New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
Territory
Hpishee
Ariz
Biahee Minere Todiy
Biahes
Bonanesivcle
Ete
Official
Organine
Western Federation of Miners
Tahiti Consulate Destroyed. Records Saved Amid Damage
Washington reports a cable from W F P Doty describing the Tahiti consulate destruction on February 8 with records saved but damaged. The loss includes library, stationery and counselor forms. Governor notices wills and inscriptions. Estimated loss in French Meccania totals £9,608 660. The state department foresees difficulties reestablishing the consulate without funds from the urgent deficiency appropriation bill.
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Washiteton
Mars
State Department
W. FP. Doty
Tahiti
San Francisco
S*yelane
Tornado Toll Rises At Meridian Mississippi
Friday night tornado deaths hold at twenty six with forty six injuries. The poorest communities bear the heaviest losses as relief contributions face cutbacks and fundraising continues amid widespread hardship.
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Meridian
Mise
Mar
Arrival of Pierpont Mio gar and Health Update
Pierpont Mio gar who arrived yesterday is reported to be in slight danger but improving. He is expected to be received by the King shortly as his health recovery continues.
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Morgan
Mar
Pierpont Miogar
L. Tallmadrce
Rumiara
Sahin Fe Central
Cierulation
Pvt Eumers
Goulds
Kosw
Supreme Court Dismisses Corteliyou vs Margarita Remere
The Supreme Court today dismissed the Corteliyou versus Margarita Remere case after Solicitor General Hoyt action. The dispute arose from a post office matter in Las Vegas New Mexico years ago involving a District of Colombia writ of mandamus and Post Office Department action.
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Washington, Mar
Hoyt
Supreme Court of the
United States
Corteliyou
Margarita Remerea
Las Vegas
District of Colombia
Post Office Department
Philadelphia fighter wins dramatic ten round decision in city
In a bout at the Auditorium tonight Fak Russell of Philadelphia defeats Memesis of Chicago after ten hard rounds. The crowd witnessed a highly contested match noted for its pace and endurance as the fighters exchanged sharp blows throughout.
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Indiana
Russell
Philacclphia
Chicago
Destruction Strikes Italian Village Near Lake Iseo
The largely destroyed village of Taverieia on Lake Iseo in Brescia province left about 1,000 residents homeless. Relief arrived as Brag sent supplies. inhabitants fled to a safer distance and fear further calamity.
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Lleme
Mar
Taverieia
Lake Iseo
Hrescia
Potentia] Sewer Plan Moves In Albuquerque 1906
A New Mexico city council hires Alexander Potter to study Albuquerque sewerage. He will deliver a preliminary estimate for 256 dollars if levels and lines are provided, with a full report and cost plan within six weeks.
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Alexander Potter
New York
Albuquerque
A. F E. Walker
Council
Potter
Phoenix
Walker
J. W. Bider
Board of Health
A. E. Walker
N. M
City Enginee
Beeb Tann doup EO Anise Street Tangier Village
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Tangier village scene with references to a street and village actions. It is unclear and contains garbled terms making precise events or names uncertain.
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Ihiy
Tangier
Micaiwuli
Death toll rises from famine in northern Japan report
Washington reports from Japan indicate unprecedented cold worsens famine in northern provinces. Starvation and exposure deaths claim many lives with more expected in the coming months as relief efforts begin.
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Washington
Mar
American National
Redruta
Japan
Miller
House Passes Bills and Alaska Delegate Under Suspension
Washington March 5 The House adopted a resolution inquiry into criminal prosecutions of Northern Securities Co. figures. Debates cited statute limits and executive power. Other actions raised coinage metal funding from 50 000 to 200 000 and allowed minting in Denver San Francisco and New Orleans plus Philadelphia. A delegate to Congress from Alaska was also provided.
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Denver
Cato
Atmerican Smelting and Refining Co
Pranklin Gutterman
J. J. Grant
Compars
Smnetters di Colorado
Thie Etty
Washington
Northern Securities Co
Williams
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Alr
Grosvenor
Ohio
Shackford
Missouri
San Francisco
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Congress
Alaska
Death of Harr y Teney ragie after fight prompts inquiry
San Francisco March 5 details reveal Harry Teney ragie died after a boxing match with Frankie Nell. Both Neil and John Frayne say no physician examined Teney before the bout and deny proper medical clearance. Authorities hold an alleged certificate of Dr Tay as evidence and consider possible prosecutions.
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San Francis
Cal
Harry Teney
Nell
Puzima
Frankie Neil
John Frayne
Neil
Inigi Marconi Dead in Milan at age 50
Milan March 5 reports the death of Signer Louigi Mar. near Piatoja in an asylum after a decade there. He was brother of Biguer Giughelmeo Marconi, inventor of wireless telegra phe.
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Inigi Marconi
Milan
Signer Louigi
Barrieter
Piatoja
Biguer Giughelmeo Marconi
Yankee money say they have in Mexico
A Detroit desk report notes Charles M Pepper submits a Commerce Department study on Mexico trade, highlighting the expansive Mexican market for U S products. Rumors swirl about the Tallmadges and the Santa Fe Central rail line, with unconfirmed claims of a purchase and ties to the Gould interests.
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Yankee Money
Mexico
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Charles M. Pepper
Metcalf
Pepper
Img
United Pistes Omports
Pyeonewell
Lg Porgy
Six Round Draw In Pittsburgh Bout Ends Even
Frank Morgan of this city and Ike Pfieferk of Chicago boxed six fast rounds here tonight to a draw. A lively exchange featured quick combinations and sharp defense as both fighters stood their ground.
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Pitsburg
Frank Morgan
Imek Pfitepariek
Chicago
Pinngine Crew Perish in West Virginia Train Accident
Report from airmont West Virginia states engineer fireman and brakeman died when their engine overturned and burned. The disaster left several workers dead under the locomotive with local officials confirming fatalities.
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Pinngine
Airmont
Wan Tees Tek
Frhie Sefficiaig
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