Retiring Secretary Lane Attacks Washington Bureaucracy
Franklin K. Lane retires as secretary of the interior and in his parting report to President Wilson criticizes official Washington as a political and civil service mix. He praises Alaska projects, urges federal control, safer coasts, and a new Alaska development board to hasten resource use and development.
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Chinese Roundup Ordered by Seattle Police Chief
Seattle March 1 Acting on fears of a tong war Chief Warren orders a roundup and search of suspicious Chinese residents for firearms. Police report that two Chinese were arrested for carrying concealed arms.
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Blaine Freed QNONEGRAFT Indictment Dropped
Judge Jere Neterer in federal court dismissed one indictment against John F. Blaine for irregularities in shipyard purchases. Two indictments on the same charges were taken under advisement as Blaine's attorneys argued to quash them.
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Steamship Alameda Sails to Alaska with Cordova Passengers
The Alameda departed for Alaska ports at 9 AM Sunday carrying 180 passengers bound for Cordova. Among the listed travelers are John Segness Griff Ellis Mrs Bertha Lewis Miss Ollie Audett Co B Frank J W Erwin Miss C L Smith D Blankfield Mrs B O Graham and many others including eight steerage passengers.
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Harry I. O'Neill
John Harris
Ivan Suphellin
Ellen Fraisure
Walter Admi
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Land Leasing Bill Aims to Cut Living Costs
Former interior secretary Franklin K. Lane says a new leasing bill will lower prices of oil coal gas and phosphate by boosting production. He estimates royalties from opened lands at about ten million dollars annually and notes the act keeps land titles with the government while reducing upfront costs for prospectors.
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Steamship Tax Plan Aims to Reform Alaska Transport
Governor Riggs of Alaska Maurice Leehey and William Semmes push a congress bill to raise ship license taxes from one to three dollars per net ton for vessels over twenty tons. Revenues would fund a territorial maritime fund to improve Alaska transport and subsidize unprofitable routes, following a Canadian model.
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Bandit Raid Kills Frazier Brothers at Ruby Arizona
Alexander Frazier and his brother J A Frazier both Americans die from injuries after a bandit raid on the Frazier store at Ruby on Friday. Sheriff’s border pursuit aided by Tenth Cavalry troops continues, traced to Ezekiel Lara with no cross-border pursuit confirmed.
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Senators Juggle Peace Treaty Amid Reservation Stand
Republican senatorial irrecociliables warned they will reserve liberty of action if Article 10 reservations are altered in the Lodge committee report. Senator Borah indicated the tactic as leverage to keep the reserve intact during treaty consideration.
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Mexican Bandit Hanged for Murder near Manzanillo
The state department reports a Mexican bandit found hanged near the site where former American Consul Morrill was killed in Manzanillo. The slayer was executed, possibly by order of bandit leader Cipriano Coreona.
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Liner Bohemian Grounded Off Nova Scotia In Storm
The Leyland liner Bohemian with sixty three passengers and a crew of 130 is aground off Cape Sambro Nova Scotia while en route from Boston to Liverpool. Halifax tugs rescued the passengers in a blinding snowstorm without mishap.
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Rhode Island Challenges Whiskey Prohibition Amendment
Rhode Island files brief in the Supreme Court arguing the prohibition amendment invades state sovereignty and people’s rights. The brief urges courts to keep constitutional amendments within federal authority.
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Washington
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Supreme Court
Government returns railroads to owners under new law
The railroad administration ceases after two years as 230 lines return to owners with no incidents. President Wilson signs the railroad bill and assigns broad powers to Hines, who remains as director general to settle thousands of claims. The act guarantees railroads a fixed profit and creates a loan fund. A wage- adjustment commission is provided for in the law.
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Fuel Administration to Be Continued Under Four Men
President Wilson orders continuation of the fuel administration under a four member committee. The move sustains wartime energy oversight as the nation remains in need of coordinated fuel policy and distribution.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Witnesses Women Soldiers In Murder Trial Conspiracy Ruling
In Montesano Washington on March 1 the court ruled out defense conspiracy evidence in the Centralia murders case. Warren Grimm’s alleged overt act and involvement in any conspiracy were not proven. Witnesses described Grimm at the parade and others noted soldiers rushing the hall.
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Damage Suits Filed Against U P Railroad
Forty five suits with American Legion backing seek 15000 total damages claiming misleading Idaho colonization project investments by Union Pacific. In Omaha on March 1 AP report notes C P Brown and Merritt Higby were arrested for a jewel theft of 20000 value. jewels recovered and Higby confessed. Witness Myrtle Zembauer asked to be imprisoned in Higby’s place.
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Attempt On Lord Acton in London Market Drive
Shots were fired at Lord Acton the British minister to Finland as he rode to the market in London. He was not injured and no arrests were reported. The motive remains unknown and details are scarce.
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Former Mechanic Wins Big Automobile Event In LA
Jimmy Murphy, former mechanic, won the 250 mile opening event at the speedway in Los Angeles. He earned a $10,000 purse with Ira Vail taking $6,000 for second and Joe Thomas $3,000 for third. Murphy averaged 103 miles per hour with no serious accidents reported.
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Senate confirms Payne for interior secretary post
The Senate on Saturday confirmed the nomination of Mr Payne to be secretary of the interior. The confirmation follows formal vetting and a vote by the chamber, marking the final step before his assumption of duties.
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Supreme Court Upholds United States Steel Corporation
The Supreme Court today upheld the formation of the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries, dismissing the government’s Sherman Antitrust suit to dissolve the steel trust without prejudice. Assets exceed two billion dollars and the Court allowed renewed action if illegal practices resume. A dissent argues the decision undermines the Sherman Act.
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Five Thousand Volunteer for French Rail Service
The General Federation of Labor backs the railway strike with five thousand volunteers offering to work on the French railroads. Airplanes move mail and passengers to nearby cities while the government uses automobiles to transport foods.
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