Natives in distress near Cape Nome seek aid
From Nome dated January 9 and relayed March 31, Chesnut reports 12 to 15 natives near Cape Nome destitute with no food or clothing. Miners and locals provide meals but charity is near its limit. officials are urged to help. W H Francis confirms dire conditions at Six Igloos with 17 natives lacking fur clothing and footwear. one man died nearby.
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Nome
Seattle
R. T. Chesnut
Cape Nome
W. H. Francis
Mr. Francis
Great Falls Elks Ball Charms City in Dress Affair
A large crowd attended the Great Falls Elks charity ball at Luther's hall. The dress event featured stunning gowns, elaborate decorations in purple and white, and superb music. Lights highlighted a mammoth clock and Elks emblems as attendees toasts to absent brothers and danced until morning.
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Standard
Great Falls
Lodge of Elks
Luther's Hall
Elks
B. P.O. BE
Chinook Indians Rescued At Sea Off Table Bluff
Two Chinook Indians aboard a 15 foot dugout canoe were rescued by the steamer Eureka off Table Bluff after drifting since Sunday morning. They claim to be part of the crew of the British sealing schooner Favorite of Victoria and will be returned to Victoria after British consul representations.
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Eureka
Cal
Table Bluff
Victoria
Tragic Train Death of Everett Boy Near Lowell
In Everett Washington March 31 nine year old George Dezort was killed when he was dragged under a moving train near Lowell while walking to school with his younger brother. The suction from the cars pulled him from the track and under the wheels.
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Everett
Wash
George Dezort
Lowell
Severe Pacific Storm Reported Near California Oregon Coast
The steamer Mackinaw arriving from San Francisco reports a severe storm raging off the California and Oregon coast. The vessel had a hard voyage until after passing the Columbia River.
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Tacoma
Sash
Mackinaw
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Columbia River
Rathbone Appears Before Court In Habeas Corpus Case
Estes G. Rathbone showed before the supreme court under a writ of habeas corpus. Senor Lanuza, his counsel, argued that Rathbone is entitled to bail under the law.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Supreme Court
Senor Lanuza
Rathbone
Court weighs Rathbone bail as judge considers oath declaration
Senor Lanuza said the aulencia court need not declare under oath Rathbone wished to escape as alleged. The supreme court fiscal denied Rathbone's right to bail and asked the court to fix bail at 100000 dollars if bail is granted. A decision is expected tomorrow.
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Senor Lanuza
Aulencia
Rathbone
Supreme Court
Great Falls Council Considers New License Ordinance
The Great Falls city council introduced a license ordinance taxing bucket shops at 87 a day and race poolrooms at 100 per quarter in advance. An health department critique led by Alderman Auerbach prompted mayoral scrutiny of fumigation and library practices as epidemics loom. The annual general appropriation ordinance was postponed to a later special meeting for salary petitions review.
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Standard
Great Falls
Adams
Health Department
Library Board
Democrats Nominate Five Aldermanic Candidates in Great Falls
In Great Falls on March 1 Democrats selected five aldermanic nominees for next week's election. Ward by ward votes determined winners: First ward C D Ladd 44 over Hank Simmers 14 for short term. J N Bridges 36 over Kelly 15 for long term. Second ward C F Murphy 38 over George Malan 28. Third ward Fred A Woehner won over Harry Ringwald. Fourth ward Robert Weir was unopposed. Ratification convention set for tomorrow. city central committee to be chosen.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Democrats of
C. D. Ladd
Hank Simmers
J. N. Bridges
Kelly
C. F. Murphy
Montana Central
George Malan
Fred A. Woehner
Harry Ringwald
Robert Weir
Black Eagle Carriage Company
Trial Bill Would Allow U S Court Handling Rathbone Case
Senator Hanna plans a bill to try Estes G Rathbone in American courts under U S law for postal irregularities in Cuba The proposal argues admissible evidence not allowed in Cuba could aid Rathbone The administration stance toward Rathbone and Neely remains firm while Wood may grant a pardon but is not viewed as likely Cuba freedom of jurisdiction complicates possible U S legal transfer of ex officials
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Washington
the Post
Hanna
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Post
Rathbone
Reeves
United States
Congress
Switch to Percentage System Triggers Stock Boom in Great Falls
Great Falls March 31 excitement rose as Anaconda stock quoted at 114 under the New York Stock Exchange percentage system. The rise shows a 29 level from last week's close, with locals optimistic though brokers warn the quotation may be a wire report. A buyer who just purchased stock at 29 expected a 114 sale, but faces broker commissions eroding a supposed gain.
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Standard
Great Falls
Anaconda
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Missionary Claims Hinge on Adjudication Before Payment
Washington March. House appropriation committee has not acted on paying 2 100 000 in Boxer China missionary claims. A formal understanding favors adjudication by commission before payment and awaiting China’s 25 000 000 indemnity. Chairman Cannon and Hitt concur the claims should be adjudicated first, likely ending current appropriation prospects.
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Washington
March
House
China
Cannon
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
England fears the trusts invasion threatens workers
London reports 10 percent of tobacconists signed Ogdens Limited agreement. The Daily Chronicle warns the American trust system could depress wages and raise prices, urging business leaders to unite to avert disaster for the nation.
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London
Ogdens, Limited
Daily Chronicle
the Chronicle
United States
Fire destroys six story Market Street building
A six story building at 610 and 612 Market Street in Philadelphia housing Krim Saddlery and Davis Wholesale Nations burned in the afternoon. About 60 workers, mostly girls, were inside but all escaped using fire escapes and ladders. Loss totals 110000 for building and contents.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
George D. Krim Saddlery Company
Joe Bailey Davis Company
Wholesale Nations
Cholera Toll in Mecca and Jedda Rises in One Week
Jedda reports 68 cholera deaths this week while Mecca records 988 fatalities from the outbreak, marking a severe regional toll across the Arabian towns.
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Jedda
Arabia
Mecca
Strange legacy of scrofula and a blood purifier’s promise
A historical bequest laments scrofula and its harms while promoting S. S. S. as a guaranteed vegetable cure. The letter-like text extols blood purification, digestion aid, and renewed vigor, inviting readers to write for case advice and a free book on blood and skin diseases from FIC CO., Atlanta, Ga. Ca.
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S.S. S
FIC CO
Atlanta
Dedication of St. John's Hospital in Helena
Rev Father Callahan of Butte arrives for the dedicatory of St. John's Hospital in Helena set for 3 PM. Bishop Brondel will lead services at the hospital, followed by a public reception and tours of the newly rebuilt facility praised as one of the state’s finest institutions.
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Standard
Helena
Father Callahan
Butte
St. John's Hospital
Brondel
Astoria to get steel lumber steamer for coast fleet
News from Astoria Oregon reports A B Hammond of the Astoria and Columbia River railroad oversees Newport News shipyard construction of a steel steamer. The vessel will carry 1 000 000 feet of lumber and 1 4000 feet with nine foot draft to reach Nehalem Tillamook and other shallow harbors. It will also carry passengers and be operable to load or unload within 24 hours.
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Astoria
Ore
Tillamook
Northern Pacific Changes Detailed in Pacific and Yellowstone Appointments
Er J Pearson of Tacoma named assistant general superintendent of the eastern division with HQ in St Paul. Newman Kline of Yellowstone division will replace Pearson as Pacific division superintendent with Tacoma HQ. Effective around April 15.
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Tacoma
Wash
Er. J. Pearson
Pacific
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Newman Kline
Yellowstone
Mr. Pearson
Miner Frozen Alive on Divide of Noxahaga and Good Hope
George A. Carpenter endured seventeen hours of freezing weather on the divide between the Noxahaga and Good Hope. Snowbound, his hands feet and other parts of his body were frozen solid before rescuers reached him days later.
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Seattle
George A. Carpenter
Rescue Mission Fails to Save Man in Harsh Winter Scene
A man was finally rescued and taken to Kangarok City with little hope of recovery. His companions Hunter and Vint were also badly frozen in the harsh winter ordeal.
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Kangarok City
Hunter
Vint
Navy Captain Cleared in Chile Banquet Remarks Dispute
Secretary Long received Captain Perry of the Iowa in response to an inquiry about alleged indiscreet remarks at a Chilean banquet. Perry asserts he was not present at any dinner with such remarks and denies aiding Argentina or Chile in a war. Long says Perry's explanation is satisfactory.
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Washington
Long
Perry
Iowa
Department
Chile
Argentine
Captain Perry
Blizzard Hits Nome With Extreme Cold and Frost Burns
Nome reports an intense cold spell since January 4 with thermometers at 32 to 46 below. A severe blizzard struck, sleds overturned, and frost bitten noses faces and fingers were common. A man identified as Morris Burns was brought to hospital after his hands and feet were badly frozen and his body overheated while attempts were made to thaw him.
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Nome
Seattle
William Clark Gowan
Morris Burns
City Hospital
Jan.e
A. D. Mitchell
Penny River
Mitchell
Burns
Name
Amicable settlement urged in White River dispute
King and Pierce counties paused the Stuck river suit by stipulation and agreed to defer the matter until King county officials can inspect the White river valley. The move aims to divide outflow to the Duwamish and Puyallup valleys and could signal an end to a long, violent-tinged controversy over western Washington farmland.
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Seattle
White River
Duwamish
Puyallup
King
Pierce
King County
Washington
Pierce County
Jail Break Attempt Foiled at King County Jail
Seattle officials halted what was described as a well planned jail break aided by smuggled supplies. Deputies conducting a Sunday cell check found a revolver, wooden cartridges, croton oil, a saw and a knife. The plot, led by Al Hamilton condemned for murder Ed Roberts known as the Skagway Kid and burglar Frank Hart, failed a week earlier.
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Seattle
King County
North Tank
al Hamilton
Ed Roberts
Frank Hart
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Zion church of Anaconda formed
Gust Dahlberg J A Eglund and Gust Swanson incorporated the church with the secretary of state. A $600 subscription backs the church construction. The Jennie Dit Mining Co of Butte, Jefferson Dee and M V Conroy, capital $200000, will mine in Silver Bow county. Kughen Ditch Co to irrigate in Gallatin county, capital $12000, formed by Thomas Kirk D Cameron and Joseph Johnson. Black Tail Gold Mining Co capital increased from 40000 to 50000 shares.
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Helena
Gust Dahlberg
J. A. Eglund
Gust Swanson
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church of
Thomas Kirk
Bozeman
D. Cameron
Joseph Johnson
Belgrade
Gallatin County
Black Tail Gold Mining Company
Missing Allan Line steamer Huronian likely not afloat
Sealing steamers reaching St. Johns report tempestuous weather and no news of the Allan line steamer Huronian. Some feared the ship drifted north into ice. the lack of northern news confirms the Huronian is no longer afloat.
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St. John's
N. F
Bids Opened for Crow Agency Dormitories and Utilities
Bids were opened today at the Indian office for the Crow agency project including dormitories and a sewer and water system. Bidders include Ben Hager of Billings at 386000 and A Mutschman of Chicago at 23632.
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Standard
Washington
Indian Office
Crow Agency
Ben Hager
Billings
A. Mutschman
Chicago
Four Suspects Go On Trial For Hallenbeck Farm Murder
In Greenport New York Willis Burton and Fred Van Wormer with Harvey Bruce face murder charges in the December 24 1901 killing of farmer Peter A Hallenbeck. Four revolvers were found after a Christmas arrest of relatives tied to a mortgage dispute. Jury selection continues with 100 jurors to appear Wednesday.
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Hudson
N. Y
Willis, Burton
Fred van Wormer
Harvey Bruce
Peter A. Hallenbeck
Chester
Talesmen
Suboena
Greenport
van Wormer
Hallenbeck
van Wormers
Bruce
Des Moines Man On Trial For Wife Murder In Waverly
Louis Busse stands trial in Waverly charged with murdering his wife on June 18, 1901. Prosecutors allege he married for her $2,800 damage-settlement and later killed her, a sleeping infant, by burning the feather bed with kerosene after placing her body on it. A so called confession was presented.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Louis Busse
Waverly
Busse
Man Feigns to Strike Back After 6 Years of Perceived Wrong
Thomas Devine a Siskiyou county section boss from Edgewood killed John O Connor in Emeryville after traveling from Oakland. He bought two revolvers in San Francisco and confronted O Connor at a railroad pumping plant firing twice in the head. O Connors family included a wife and 11 children. Devines had a wife and four children.
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Oakland
Cal
Thomas Devine
John O'Conner
Devine
Edgewood
Siskiyou County
O'Conner
San Francisco
Bay
Emeryville
O'Coutter
Camp laborer shot dead near Bridgeport Oklahoma
Sub contractor Dean in charge of Rock Island camp near Bridgeport Oklahoma was shot and killed. Two black laborers fled and are being pursued by a posse. No motive known and reports mention possible lynching.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
March
Dean
Rock Island
Bridgeport
Senators West Side Timber Cases Move For Production Of Letters
Helena March 31 Attorneys for W A Clark seek court order to compel the government to produce letters and correspondence between Draffan Zevely and interior officials. The motion cites Griswold Cobban disputes and claims the letters would support Clark. Hearing before Judge Blake resumes in Butte April 10.
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Standard
Helena
W .M. Bickford
T. J. Walsh
W. A. Clark
West Side
United States
Henry N. Blake
D. M. Draffan
Missoula
W. J. Zevely
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Clark
C. L. Griswold
Blake
Griswold
R. M. Cobban
Cobban
Draffan & Duncan
Draffan
Zevely
Interior Department
Butte
R. R. Purcell
John Warren
Helena Power and Ight Company
Receiver seeks court order to pay Warren judgment funds
A motion filed today asks Judge Knowles to compel Receiver Walker to pay into court the amount of Warren's judgment. The motion argues the receiver has ample funds and is made in the Central Trust Company versus Helena Power and Light Company case.
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Knowles
Walker
Warren
Central Trust Company
Helena Power and Light Company
Helena Democrats Plan Victory in Mayor Races
Helena Democrats held primaries to elect delegates to the city convention in the Auditorium. Twelve delegates per ward selected with harmony reported. Alderman candidates named: Dain Sweeney, Harry Burgard, A W Martin, Herman Town, Martin Prosser, James Oglesby, Joe Spurgeon.
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Helena
Dain Sweeney
Harry Burgard
A. W. Martin
Herman Town
Martin Prosser
James Oglesby
Joe Spurgeon
Multnomah Delegates Back Williamson for Congress
Mult nomah county delegates to the Oregon Second district Republican convention decide to cast county votes for J. N. Williamson of Crook county, effectively securing the nomination against Moody. In the First district Roseburg convention, Thomas H. Tongue faces little opposition for renomination.
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Portland
Ore
Multnomah County
Oregon
J. N. Williamson
Crook County
Williamson
Moody
Roseburg
Thomas H. Tongue
Strikes Reported Across Thunder Mountain District Idaho
B R Scott arrived from Thunder Mountain Boise after four day trip beating trail records via Warren and Council. News of rich Dewey mine discovery kept confidential by Management. Strikes noted up Monumental creek beyond prior district limits with high grade ore and large bodies.
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Boise
Idaho
B. R. Scott
Thunder Mountain
Warren
Council
Dewey Mine
Monumental Creek
Payne Wins QUT Plan Faces Republican Vote Split
After a meeting, about 30 Republicans planned to speak and vote against the bill. Ways and Means leaders expect passage, likely with Republican support. Democrats reportedly provide enough backing to offset GOP defections and ensure approval.
Protection for Miners Live in Territories Passed Senate
Washington reports Senator Clark's bill to shield miners in the territories from harm cleared the Senate. Also note W. M. Johnson of Billings gains interior department permission to practice. Pensions and postmaster appointments listed for Chance Coloma Melville. J. G. Morony named second vice president of the First National at Great Falls.
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The
Standard
Washington
Clark
Senate
W. M. Johnson
Billings
Interior Department
Andred Jensen
Great Falls
Chance
L. EK. Reno
Nathan Chance
Coloma
H. L. Martin
M. EL Shankwiller
Melville
H. O. Hicko
Forbes Dies at 70, Bank President Led Early Iron Works
Rockford march 31 mortuary record reports Alexander D Forbes 70 died. Forbes born in Scotland and established Roe in 1864 the first malleable iron works west of Cincinnati. He served as president of the People's Bank and Trust Company.
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Rockford
Lnl
Alexander D. Forbes
People’s Bank and Trust Company
Scotland
Roe
Cincinnati
General Sir Ae Clark Dies in London at 100 Years
London report states Gen Sir Ae Clark, agent for Victoria Australia, has died in London. Born in 1824, his long career spanned geopolitical duties and diplomatic service for Australia and the British Empire.
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London
Sir Ae Clark
Victoria
Australia
Dr P Foss Dies of Scarlet Fever in Reno
Reno Neva district report states Dr P Foss a prominent physician in Rege el e died this morning from scarlet fever.
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Reno, Nevw
P. Foss
Berlin Leader Ernatrv Dies in Reichstag
Berlin reports the death of centrist Reichstag leader Dr Ernatrv born in 1938. The obituary notes his birth year and his leadership role within the government.
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Berlin
Dr. Ernatrv
Reichstag
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