South Sea voyages report killings and wrecks aboard recruiting vessels
February natives treachery on Malayta kills two crewmen and George McCabe recruiting officer. Aorangi voyages add wrecks, new cannibalism rumors in Noumea, plague in Sydney, and H M S Pylades claims Ocean Island phosphate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
South Seas
Aorangi
Australia
Suva
Honolulu
Cadell Straits
George McCabe
Rhoderick Dhu
Malayta
McCabe
MecCabe
Queensland
New Castle
Point Lookout
Strad Broke Island
Cook
Noumea
Sydney
Brisbane
London
H. M. S. Pylades
Ocean Island
South Sea
No Demand From State Department On Turkey Over Miss Stones
Washington reports deny that the state department has demanded reimbursement from Turkey for the ransom of Miss Stones. Officials say no formal demand has been made and Turkey has not fully refused payment. Minister Leishmann has sought caveats with Turkey and Bulgaria, preserving a reparations option pending clearer responsibility for the abduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Turkey
Leishmann
United States
Spencer Eddy
Post checks bill aims to safer mail money transfer
A Michigan backed measure introduced in both Senate and House seeks to replace small denomination paper money with post checks. The system would allow holders to convert to paid checks payable to a named recipient and redeemable at any money order post office. The postmaster general would oversee deposits and credit, with the American Newspaper Publishers Association endorsing the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McMillan
Michigan
Gardner
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
United States
McCornick Open to Interior Secretary Possibility
Salt Lake banker W S McCornick, linked as a potential successor to Secretary Hitchcock, says he knew nothing of the candidacy until leaving Salt Lake. He notes western senators asked permission to back him if Hitchcock resigns, and he has heard of a general expectation of retirement with prospects for appointment in a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
The
Herald
San Francisco
W.S. MecCornick
Interior
Hitchcock
McCornick
California
Work on Salt Lake Leamington cut-off begun
The Salt Lake City to Leamington cut-off on the Oregon Short Line was started today. The 110 mile route will run from Salt Lake to Garfield Beach and Ophir mining district, shortening the line by 17 miles and saving about two hours of running time by avoiding two heavy grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Leamington
Oregon
Utah
Los Angeles
Cal
Garfield Beach
Ophir
Wages Advance at Portland Mills Amid Nine-Hour Talks
In Portland Oregon on March 20 proprietors of local planing mills raise wages by 25 cents per man. The Mill Men's union seeks a nine hour day but owners say this cannot be granted. No clashes have occurred as discussions stay between individual employers and workers, with little likelihood of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Planing Mills
Mill Men's Union
Chicago
Brotherhood of Chivalry
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Domain
Order
Supreme
Charles KE. Cushman
Grand Central Hotel
Masonic Temple
Coliseum
Milwaukee Lodge
Lafolette
Death of Mrs. Maria Short Notice in Anaconda
Mrs Maria Short 41 died at 821 West Park Anaconda after sixteen years residency. Wife of Augustus Short a local businessman she was born November 1861 in Ohio to English and Welsh parents. Survived by husband two sons Gus sie and Alma aged 12 and 10 and daughter Celia 12, plus siblings in Idaho and Canada. She was active in the Latter Day Saints relief corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Short
West Park Street
Anaconda
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Celia
Canada
Death of E. P. Stevens Highlights Anaconda History
Flisha Pierce Stevens 68 died at his son Deputy Sheriff Joseph Stevens home in Anaconda from heart neuralgia after several days of illness. Born Feb 17 1834 near the Virginia Pennsylvania line he lost his right arm in a threshing accident at 17. He came to Montana in 1883 and settled in Anaconda in 1883 with his wife Margaret Noble dying in 1888. Survived by three children Joseph Stevens Mrs Joseph McGowan and Mrs Margaret Collins and three brothers in Clayton Newfoundland Mound Station NL and San Monico Cal. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p m in the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flisha Pierce Stevens
Joseph Stevens
Locust Street
Anaconda
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Virginia
Pennsylvania Line
Illinois
Margaret Noble
Colorado
Montana
Deer Lodge County
Joseph McGowan
Margaret Collins
Clayton
Mound Station
San Monaco
Cal
Christian Church
Fire Rages At Riverside Firm Damages Several Buildings
A blaze swept a riverside complex, starting near a three story building and spreading to a five story factory. Firemen on a roof were struck by debris when walls collapsed, injuring one firefighter and a spectator. Loss centered on valuable machinery and wood products.
Railroads Face Injunctions Over Interstate Rate Cuts
United States Attorney Beathen files petitions in Chicago federal court against six major railroads for alleged interstate commerce law violations tying rate cutting. Judge Grosscup to hear cases next week as Western roads press for broader action and government signals possible criminal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Circuit Court
United States
S. M. Beathen
Kansas City
Michigan Central
Illnois Central
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Lake Shore
Chicago & Northwestern
Judge Day
Beathen
Boers May Wear British Uniforms When Out of Clothes
Delegate Wessels said Boers have no uniforms of their own and may wear British clothes when short of apparel. He claimed ammunition in Hoboken ruins was not for Boers and noted they could seize British convoys to sustain themselves. He urged a commission to review the Boer British war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. A. Wessels
A. D. Wolmarens
J. M. Bruyn
la Gascogne
Wessels
No Case Made Against Him in Wife Murder Case
William Klump, held on suspicion of complicity in the murder of his wife who died from poison in Lowell after taking headache powder, was released in Grand Rapids today as no case was made against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
William Klump
Lowell
John Noyes No Better
John Noyes remained in the same condition with no improvement reported, as of today, in Hot Springs Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Noyes
Standard
Hot Springs
Ark
Piano Factory Fire Roars Through West Forty Eighth Street Plant
Fire at Hardman Peck & Co piano factory on West Forty eighth street and the North river caused extensive damage estimated at 300000 dollars or more. The blaze began in the packing room of the three story building, quickly consumed the plant, and brought the roof down amid reports of an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hardman, Peck & Co
West Forty Eighth Street
North River
Seat Declared Vacant in Missouri House Seat Contested
In the election contest between William H. Horton and James J. Butler for Missouri's 12th district, the Republican election committee recommends declaring the seat vacant after hearings showed about 14 000 names missing from residency records and census or city directories. The committee estimates Butler won about 7 000 of the doubtful votes and Horton about 2 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Horton
James J. Butler
Misouri
Election Committee No. 2
St. Louis
Butler
Horton
Michigan Republicans Hold Conference on Cuban Duties
Republican members of Michigan’s congressional delegation met informally in Washington on March 20 and agreed to continue opposing a reduction of duties on Cuban goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michigan
House
Danish West Indies to Receive Separate Government
Dispatches from the United States suggest the Danish West Indies may be governed separately, at least provisionally, a move welcomed by local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
D. W
United States
Danish West Indies
Williams Shootout Ends Fatally in Prescott Kitchen
In Prescott Arizona on March 20 Jim Williams a colored cook faced an armed assailant and was shot and killed instantly after resisting an attack. Police work continues as investigators seek motive and arrest possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott, Ariz
Jim Williams
Architect J R Minor Involved in Hatchet Murder
J R Minor killed a man named Williams in a boarding house run by Minor's sister Mrs Lynn. Williams, a dishwasher, attacked Minor after an earlier reprimand. Minor fired six shots, four hitting Williams who died. A coroner's jury exonerated Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Minor
Minor
Lynn
Willams
Williams
Hunter on Stand in His Own Defense
Witnesses describe a man matching Walbridge under scrutiny as the defense case proceeds. Variations in eye color and the man’s occupations as bill poster musician are noted, with testimony challenging prior statements about eyesight. The court adjourns as the defense aims to finish early tomorrow for a Saturday jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. MclIntyre
Victor
Anaconda Standard
Walbridge
Rebels Release Captives After Agua Dulce Clash
About 50 officers and soldiers, prisoners of the revolutionists from Agua Dulce, arrived in Panama and reported kind treatment. Government reinforcements from Woliver arrived at Colon aboard a French Line steamer as barricades rise. The isthmus forces exceed 2000, a British warship is expected at Colon, and a 50 percent ad valorem duty plus 100,000 pesos to be collected from liberals are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Agua Dulce
Department of Woliver
Colon
Department of Boliver
Philadelphia
General Smith to Meet Guevarra for Armistice Terms
General Smith who commands in Samar says he will meet Guevarra on March 24 to settle the armistice details and time frame to facilitate Guevarra’s surrender with rifles. Communications have been by letter. Smith offers liberty and protection to those who oath allegiance and aid in reopening ports and restoring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Smith
Samar
Guevarra
Timberland hearing features denial of Dodd intoxication claim
Special Counsel Maynard introduced evidence in a timber land hearing before Examiner Blake denying Albert Dodd was drunk in Missoula when he swore an affidavit damaging to R. M. Cobban. Witnesses included Dodd’s claim of sobriety and former Representative Mc Laughlin who testified about Cobban’s business dealings with Senator Clark to secure timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Blake
Maynard
Albert Dodd
Missoula
Zeviey
R. M. Cobban
William M. Gleny
Dodd
Cobban
McLaughlin
Missoula County
Clark
General Smith Given a Department in Texas After San Antonio Move
An order relieves Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith from duty in the Philippines and directs him to San Antonio Texas to assume command of the department of Texas. General Smith leads American forces in a vigorous campaign in Samar as part of the ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob H. Smith
Philippines
San Antonio
Tex
Department of Texas
General Wood Back From Cuba Arrives in Miami
General Wood and his party arrived aboard the Kanawha in Miami on March 20 and left for Washington immediately afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Wood
Cuba
Miami
Fla
Wood
Kanawha
Washington
Admiral Prince Henry forges Kiel squadron command
Berlin report states Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia hoisted his pennant at noon on the battleship Kaiser Friedrich III to take command of the squadron in Kiel waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
Kaiser Friedrich III
Kiel Waters
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South Sea News
M’cornick
Interior Department
Tance
Augustus Short
E. P. Stevens
Butte
Butte Lands Investment Co
West
Granite Street
Rnent
St. Louis de
Hunter
General Smith
Prince
Ginger
Schatzlein Paint Co
W. Broadway, Butte
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