Hawaii Legislature Opens Amid Language Clash and Protests
In Honolulu on March 1, the first Hawaii territorial legislature began its session with Independent home rule majorities and a push for radical laws. Language disputes arise as half the members cannot speak English, Hawaiian interpreters assist debates, and a steno grapher records proceedings. The throne room hosts sessions, while the Zealandia ferry brings Porto Ricans for plantation labor, and wireless telegraphy between Honolulu and Maui nears operations.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Territorial Legislature of
Hawaii
Alce
Independent Home Rule Party
Cooper
Beckler
Gov. Dole
Washington
Beckley
House
J. A. Akina
Nicholas Russell
Senate
Russell
Frear
Dole
Zealandia
Port Los Angeles
Inter-Island Telegraph Company
Maui
Hilo
Edwin Gill
M. I. Stevens
Humphreys
Wm. HH. Marshall
The
Volcano
Oahu
Tibet
Judd
A Marvel of Surgery Shifts Stomach in Rare Operation
New York on March 7 surgeons at St. Luke's Hospital performed a gastrocantr ostomy and canalsta to remove the stomach and malignant growths. Lewis J. McKenna, a clerk, recovered well, with doctors noting minimal blood loss during the hour and fifteen minute operation and predicting a week’s recovery.
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New York
Lewis J. McKenna
St. Tuke'a
Mckenna
Canada as Annex to the Syndicate
Ottawa report says Canada faces three major measures as a government effort to control a vast industrial shift. American capitalists may seize the Crows Nest Pass coal and railway project and the Sydney steel and coal interests, risking Canadian treasury payments up to 20 million dollars if trade expands as planned. The article warns of a looming annexation of Canada’s industries by Morgan Rockefeller Hill interests and outlines expected government policy in rail and steamship bills.
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New York
Ottawa
Canada
Sydney
Cape Breton
American Steel Syndicate
Morgan-Rockefeller Trust
Atelantic Seaboard
Hill and Rockfeller
Crows Nest Pass
Midland
Soo
Nanaimo
B. C
Illinois Electric Vehicle cars resume May runs after strike
Chicago March 1 The Illinois Electric Vehicle company announces automobiles will again run in May. The operators strike declared a work stoppage last week has been settled in favor of the strikers.
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Chicago
Illinois Electric Vehicle Company
British stance cools on canal talks and American demands
New York reports from London suggest no British intention to draft a new Isthmian canal treaty. Lord Lansdowne signals Americans must define what they want before seeking concessions, amid waning English sympathy post Boer War and German support shaping policy. The May brick case resurfaces among prisoners' supporters.
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New York
London
Tribune
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Wolseley
England
America
United States
Memorial chapel plan for Victoria sparks debate
New York March 17 The proposal to shape a Victorian memorial as a structure near the Abbey or at Buckingham Palace with a queen’s statue is condemned as inadequate by the Tribune’s London correspondent. The king may send it back to the committee with a call for a broader plan, while Westminster clergy hope for a Victoria chapel to relieve crowded transepts.
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New York
Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Tribune
London
Onslow Ford
Will Surrender for Freedom
Pretoria reports Boer leaders in the field may surrender with most followers if amnesty and life reset aid offered and rebels pardoned. London and Lord Kitchener dispatch describe Delarey attacking Lichtenburg with 200 yeomanry and 300 Northumberland Fusiliers enduring all day. Major Fletcher and Lieut Hull reported killed as reinforcements are sent.
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Pretoria
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Lichtenburg
Delarey
Northumberland Fusiliers
Fletcher
Hull
Boers Occupy Positions Near Rouxville and Smithfield
Many parties of Boers occupy positions at Rouxville 25 miles north of Aliwal North in the Orange Free State with parties from 2 to 400. President Steyn is reported at Smithfield. General Bruce Hamilton’s column is here preparing to advance.
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Aliwal North
Cape Colony
Rouxville
Orange Free State
Busmanskop
Steyn
Smithfield
Bruce Hamilton
Marvelous Cave 9 Found Beneath Lewis County
Chehalis residents report a vast eastern Lewis County cave with a subterranean lake and ancient boats. Found in a small cavern were the remains of two giants, a seven foot ten inch man and a slightly shorter woman, both frozen or mummified. Petrified implements of brass and hammers were discovered, suggesting ages of prehistoric work.
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Wish
Chehalis
Lewis County
Bhied
Western Girl Miss Knight sues Duke of Manchester for breach
IS A WESTERN GIRL Portland Oregon March 7 Miss Port Knight daughter of Col N B Knight now a Baker City Oregon lawyer sued the Duke of Manchester in London for breach of promise. In childhood she showed elocutionary talent and was educated for the stage before leaving for New York and London in July 1699.
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Portland
Oregon
Port Knight
Lonoh
Duke of Manchester
Col. N. B. Knight
Baker City
Orgeon
Miss Knight
Bia
New York
Inter
London
Judge Meza of Niva- Mea Supreme Court Killed in Grenada
Managua March 7 report says Judge Meza of the Niva- Mea supreme court was killed yesterday in Grenada by Senor Lucayos, whose father has long been prominent in Nicaraguan affairs.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Chiveston
Judge Meza
Niva- Mea Supreme Court
Grenada
Senor Lucayos
Rioting Strikers Shot Amid Caribbean Labor Turmoil
Report from Carloea describes a clash as striking workers attacked officials. police opened fire wounding several strikers. Government plans to publish a decree on Saturday declaring the violence ended, signaling a crackdown in the republic.
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Fio Janetto
Maren
Carloea
Satuy- Viday
Russian Officers Amuck at Chefoo
Vancouver March 7. Chinese and British consular reports describe Russian officers in Chefoo running amuck after drunkenly firing on the consul and firing on a Chinese servant. Governor Yuan in Shan Tung provinces tightens anti missionary edicts as 20,000 Catholic and 15,000 Protestant converts are affected. In Shan Hai Kwan a mounted bandit raid prompts a relief operation. casualties include one trooper killed and several wounded natives. In political circles anticipation grows for the coming presidential election with Senors Feduguez Ales and Quinto Borayauya as leading candidates and talk of withdrawal by Senor Jute Castilhos.
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Vancouver
B. C
Ji Juin Mailenya
Cheefoo
Hoy Tulmore
Conul
Tone
Ahl
Ovr
Conauiite
Shan Tung
You
She Tung
Yuan
Conyes ER
Timex
Dushpore Lancer
Janeiro
Annticipal Tio
Feduguez Ales
Quinto Borayauya
Emperor William Wounded in Berlin Attack
Berlin March 7 Emperor William arrived at the castle after a visit by Prof Bergman. He was struck on the right eye by a piece of iron thrown by Dietrich Welland during a ride to the railroad. The wound is described as a long, bone-reaching facial wound with significant bleeding. The assailant fell under horses as he tried to escape and was taken into custody. The emperor is in fair health and remained in bed for a few days, with a bulletin noting no serious injury.
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Berlin
William
Count von Buelow
Bergman
Potsdam
Emperor William
Deitrich Welland
Rathskeller
Weiland
Welland
Waa
Leuthold
Bergmann
Tlberg
Koentgaberg
Count von Tabestrem
Resuhstag
Vin Kroner
Fomperor
Var Luelowy
Hoon
Explorer William Stamps Berry Reveals Central Africa Discoveries
Chicago March 7 William Stamps Berry African explorer entertained the Chicago Press club sharing discoveries from his travels in the Kotto region. He presented hundreds of stereo slides showing native life and described new antelope species and elephants without tusks. He praised vast forests, wild coff ee, vanilla and wild olive, and noted valuable timbers and unknown fruits.
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Chicago
William Stampsberry
Chicago Press Club
Central Africa
Mr. Cherry
Kotto
Gozzias
Breeas
Tendas
De Wet Without Guns in Orange River Colony
Bloemfontein report says General De Wet is now without guns after hard pressing position in the Orange River Colony. Casualties and movements described as uncertain, with authorities noting supply difficulties and evolving front lines.
Man Falsely Denies Killing Dotson as Jurors Hear Strong Case
Special to the Inter Mountain. Anacondiy March 7 James McArthur accused of Oliver Dotson killing was seen by an Inter Mountain reporter at the county fall today. He said he learned of Dotson's death from newspapers, claimed no prior knowledge, and insisted two witnesses will testify McArthur fired the shot from Dotson’s cabin on February 8. Sheriff McMahon briefed on pursuit, Berry family involvement, and a dramatic arrest scene at Berry's place where McArthur was forced to surrender with a revolver held by Berry’s daughter in the room. County Attorney Simpson expected for a preliminary hearing.
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Inter Mountain
James McArthur
Oliver Dote
Olver Dotsos House
Dotson
Elena
Aeither
Oletr
Berry
Florence
Missoula
MacArthur
Dawson
Htim
McMahon
Dew Lodge
McArthur
Parker
Avon
Washington
Reneme Bens
Ab Avenlan
McAriinir
Sen
Roarhall
Tle Berrys
Aheri
Robine
Diepinty Rolingen
Upatidre
Barry
Frank
Heis
Mina Berry
James Poegewing
Grind Forks
N. D
Simpson
Powell County
Terrible railway accident near Volove in the Urals
The Moscow Daily Mail correspondent reports during heavy snow 50 workers were clearing snow from four rails when a train descended the cut and crushed about 10 men. Inquiry finds the engine driver and guards were drunk, hindering the urgent rescue and coordination efforts.
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Daily Mail
Volove
Ural Mountains
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