Washington Legislature Concludes Sixth Session Adjourns
The Washington Legislature closed its sixth session with adjournment sine die after a lengthy day of lawmakers and packed lobbies. Key actions included a freight rate reduction bill and an ambitious general appropriation bill, which required late-night negotiation and enrollments before final passage and governor approval. The record lists numerous new laws and amendments affecting taxation, highways, public works, municipal powers, water and utilities, and state administration.
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Train wreck on the Serdwan trestle near Fort Owen
A passenger train derailed early today on the Serdwan trestle over the Fort Owen River on the Southern Railway from Chattanooga. Six injured but none fatally. engine plunged into the river, cars and baggage car fell, and a fire broke out. Engineer Pitman remained at his post before being washed ashore after the wreck.
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Corruption claims swirl around Sacramento council
The Sacramento Bee continues its series accusing city officials of corruption tied to Carl von Arnold a Chicago saloonkeeper rumored to fund a gambling den and new paper. Von Arnold allegedly worked with trustees, and the Bee claims he served as a detective to expose dishonesty before a grand jury while transport to Alaska is noted in dispatches.
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Political tariff bill debate and senate delays
Washington reports that Republicans and Silverites differ over a tariff bill with expected import increases and revenue effects. Democrats favor passage only after thorough discussion. Senators expect material amendments by the finance committee before passage and governors face delays in appointments.
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Committee On Quance
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Fifth Session Legislature Passes Broad Legal Reforms
A compiled list shows bills approved by the governor covering debt payment for decedents, mortgage assignment and cancellation, reduced penitentiary salaries, rape crime and 18 year age of consent, coroner duties with sheriff absence, liquor protection, sugar bounty, street improvement sales after ten days, bond surety suits, prior employee liens, insolvency fund distributions, cemetery incorporation, electric line protections, debts payable in US currency, trademarks and ads, anti option deficiency foreclosure limits, household property exemptions, heirs rights when decedent dies, tideland land purchase rights for adjacent owners, admission of attorneys, motions and orders, removal and new trials, divorce advertising ban, ballast discharge limits, six year judgment lien expiry, and new revenue and tax laws.
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United States
A Negro Burglar Triggers Birmingham Race Riot
In Birmingham on March 16 a burglary by Will Hunter led to a confrontation with Officer Priceman Perdue who was wounded in the jaw. Hunter was fatally shot by the officer after a pursuit. A 5 year old girl Myrtle Boland died from a separate shot. A mob of Negroes formed to rescue Hunter, sparking a violent clash with whites and numerous injuries.
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Myrtle Boland
Governor Vetoes Cheney and New Whatcom Schools Funding
Governor Rogers vetoed $25,650 for Cheney normal school and $37,600 for New Whatcom school after reviewing the general appropriation bill. He issued a statement outlining his reasons for the veto.
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Rogers
Cheney Normal School
Whatcompfal School
Governor Approves Several Bills in March Session
The governor approved House bill 81 on assignments and satisfactions of judgments. Senate bill 288 sets the filing fee for corporations and declares an emergency. House bill 118 dissolves certain municipal corporations with an emergency clause. House bill 884 reserves parts of highways for bicyclists and pedestrians. House bill 3384 protects game animals and sets penalties. Section 35 was vetoed for targeting porting club members.
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Olympia
Senate
Secretary of State
Patent Convention With Japan Opens to American Patents
Washington reports a new patent convention with Japan effective immediately. American manufacturers may patent their inventions in Japan under the updated terms as of the eighth ultimo, following presidential appreciation of the arrangement and inquiries from U.S. firms.
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Washington
State Department
Father of Waters Drives Flooding Across Memphis Area
Memph is flooded as the Mississippi’s Father of Waters continues to surge. About 1,000 acres in Memphis are submerged, with water covering the barriers and rising over tree tops and cabins. The overflowing river reshapes the landscape, flooding farms, villages, and roads, as authorities monitor the advancing danger.
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Kestern Arkaness
Not the Original John St. John, John L. Sullivan Hanged
John L. Sullivan was hanged at Dorchester New Brunswick for the September 11 1896 murder of Mrs Elies Dutcher and her son Gold after entering the Meadowbrook tavern to rob. He killed the woman with an ax, assaulted the children, killed the boy and badly injured the girl Sellivas set fire to the house and fled. Neighbors rescued the girl and charred remains of the others were found in the ruins.
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Epidemic of Epidemics Across Nations Reported
Denver dispatch notes Mexico facing an epidemic with multiple deadly outbreaks. Scarlet fever in the Veracruz area drives people to flee while typhoid fever surges nearby. Gulf cities report similar illnesses and doctors warn of an approaching yellow fever season.
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Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Japan
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Robber Sentenced to Sing Sing for 40 Cent Robbery
White Plains New York March 15 a man named William Jeffrey was sent to Sing Sing for twenty years after assaulting J H Harrison in a Peckskill restaurant and taking 40 cents. The powerful robber choked his victim during the crime and fled.
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William Jeffrey
Sing Sing
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Jeffrey
Peckskill
J. H. Harrison
Susan Benith Elected Sheriff in Virginia
Susan Benith, a Virginia woman, has won the sheriff’s race, securing the top law enforcement position in the county. Benith succeeds the outgoing sheriff and will oversee patrols, investigations, and court security.
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Virginia
Susan Benith
Oakland Grocery Glove Bebbed in Dynamite Break In
Medieys grocery store in Oakland Roseburg Oregon was entered last night the cafe blown open with dynamite the money drawer broken and from 75 to 100 dollars plus Woodmen and other business records stolen. The break in a professional job using a crowbar monkey wrench and chisel to pry the door. A woman tied to the mystery is suspected.
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Roseburg
Mediey
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