Sooner prospectors driven from Spokane reservation grounds
On May 18 at Spokane the Sooner prospectors were driven off the Spokane reservation by Indian police led by Deputy U S Marshal Leverage. Arrests included Dr Kelley and Frank Thompson at the agency jail. A L Hughes and McDonald were taken by Stevens County sheriff. Over 1,000 men lingered near the border awaiting open mineral settlement with two rich ledges alleged near Cedar Canyon and three miles north of the Spokane River. Rides and horse relays mobilized at Cedar Canyon as rival prospectors had already barricaded a ledge and a clash seemed likely.
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Injunction Sought Over Grain Rebates by Frisco Railroad
J A Middleton of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in St Louis that rebates on grain shipments violated federal law. The ICC is expected to seek an injunction to prevent further rebates. Middleton said Frisco refunds were made to Brinson Judd Grain and Langendburg & Co before 1902 due to competitive pressures. The hearing was led by Special Agent Marchand before Commissioners Prouty and Fife. The Frisco reportedly offers no objection to an injunction.
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St. Louie & San Francisco Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Prouty and Fife
Prouty and Fife. Mr. Middleton’s Testimony Was To the Effect That the ‘Frisco
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Langendburg & Co
Mississippi
Frisco
Injunction Sought to Equalize Grain Territory Roads
A legal action seeks an injunction against Frisco to unify road policies across the grain territory. The move aims to place all routes on the same basis, affecting traffic and pricing conditions for farmers and merchants.
Heavy Rains Undermine Fort Benton Structures and Rail Area
May 18 Fort Benton dispatch reports heavy rains undermined the rear of the Stocking building a two story brick structure. Workers repair washout amid risky walls while swollen streams disrupt water wheels and bridges. Two companies of soldiers camp by the river after crossing to reach Yellowstone area.
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Yellowstone Park
Fort Anseinniboine
Anti Beef Association Formed by Hebrew Men and Women in New York
Five hundred east side Hebrew men and women formed The Ladies Anti Beef association to pressure lower meat prices. Mrs. Caroline Schatsberg was named president and Mrs. Pauline Frickel treasurer. A committee of seven women will canvass tenement houses to urge boycotts until prices drop to 10–12 cents a pound, with nonviolent tactics and possible buying meat to discard if not joining. An auxiliary nine men will support, and aims include broader organizing and cooperation with unions and lodges. The group has spent $500 in fines. funds on hand are unclear.
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Ladies’ Anti- Beef Association
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Pauline Frickel
Labor and Benevolent Societies
Kirschberg
Philadelphia
Ruty Ready to Fight in Mindanao Conflict
General Chaffee, returning from Lake Lanao, reports Moro dattos including Datto Ruty show friendly attitudes toward the United States. A cable from General Davis notes Ruty refused to return animals given by the army. Chaffee warns fighting may continue. Ruty claims readiness to fight, though American skirmishers could blockade forts on a high hill for a bloodless victory in days.
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General Davis
Northwest Gale Strains San Francisco Vessels
A stiff northwest gale battered San Francisco Bay with winds up to 99 miles an hour at Point Reyes and 68 miles inland. Vessels suffered damage including the Westport with disabled machinery, the Pathfinder returning with sails torn and gear lost, and the Lady Mine losing a foresail while taking aboard Pilot McCullogh.
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Ranchers nabbed for cattle slaughter and sale
Arizona rangers capture Walter Brice John Van Winkle and Robert Van Winkle near Dos Cabezas charged with slaughtering cattle that did not belong to them and selling the beef on the range authorities report May 18 in Phoenix.
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Arizona Rangers
Walter Brice
John Vanwinkle
Robert Vanwinkle
Dos Cabezas
Italian man shot during arrest attempt in Idaho
Spokane report says an Italian man was shot and killed by Wallace Deputy Sheriff Williams while resisting arrest in Mullan. A crowd of about 30 Italians advanced on the deputy with picks and shovels when the warrant was shown.
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Wallace
American trade in other countries in 1901
Frederick Emery reveals in an extract from Commercial Relations of the United States for 1901 how U S imports to East Indies and Persia grew last year. British India buys more shoes and furniture, U S roll top desks and clocks rise, bicycles gain favor, and gray and colored fabrics increase despite cotton declines. Consuls note American locomotives meet expectations while Dutch India increases U S canned goods. water works contracts are discussed.
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Fatal Fall From a Train Near Conway
Richard St. John, 73, traveling from Mechanicsville New York to Spokane Washington, fell from a train five miles east of Conway and died shortly after. He claimed he fell from the train. coroner's inquest opened with witnesses, continuing next night. He bore a second class ticket and a notebook bearing William Loftus Saratoga Springs New York.
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Richard St. John
Northern Pacific
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North Coast Limited
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Tipperary
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North Dakota
William Loftus
Saratoga Springs
Heating Plant Bids for New Cascade County Courthouse
Cascade county commissioners in Great Falls plan to open bids for a heating plant in the new courthouse. The plan would have general contractors cover the cost from their contract money, with progress payments as construction proceeds and a potential shortage addressed later by bond or other means.
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Great Falls
Cascade County Commissioners
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Senate to devote week to Philippine government bill debate
The Senate will spend the week on the Philippine government bill with Burrows Dolliver and Spooner for and Hoar Bacon Patterson against. An adjournment Saturday for Rochambeau statue unveiling may push final vote to Monday or Tuesday. The House will after naval bills take up passports and immigration and the Hill coinage bill with likely tense debate.
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Bank of England Helps Translate British Stock Slump
London stock market shows cash shortness and stock abundance during the week. Consols and settlement needs drive borrowers to the Bank of England as Whitsuntide and the Vreeniging Boer leaders meeting dampen speculation. Chamberlain speech spurs modest declines while American transfers boost settlement figures. Rail shares rise amid limited actual trading and South American demand. China Mutual Navigation eyes a business purchase despite directorate opposition. Peace conference delays leave mines stagnant.
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Financial writers report Berlin market muted by war demand
Over the past week the Berlin bourse showed little initiative, pressured by New York and London. Analysts link the dullness to peace negotiation delays and Wall Street movement fears, with calls for caution and signs of an impending American market crash. Canadian Pacifics led activity but for London and New York accounts. most industrials drifted lower, iron shares down on Dortmund reorganization news.
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London
South Africa
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Ludwig, Lowe & Co
Schuckert Company
Nuremberg
White Star Line transfer agreement confirmed in London
The Liverpool Daily Post reports a White Star Line meeting where the transfer to the Atlantic shipping combine was unanimously approved. About half the shareholders attended. 7 percent consent is required, and terms offered are seen as favorable.
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Liverpool Daily Post
White Star Line
Atlantic Shipping Combine
Farewell Reception for General Wheaton in Manila
The farewell reception at the American club in Manila on May 18 was attended by over 2,700 Americans, honoring General Lloyd Wheaton.
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General Lloyd Wheaton
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