Debate Over River and Harbor Bills Halts at Congress
Washington scenes reveal a long, heated congress debate on river and harbor appropriations with Moody clashing over Rockland Maine while Dingley denies pushing the item. Senate action includes Corbett seat controversy, Alaska homestead talk, and a plan for a Maine disaster memorial tablet in the Capitol.
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Washington
Congress
Moody
Rockland
Dingley
Berry
Kentucky
Senate
San Pedro
Cox
Tennessce
Yaquina Bay
Oreyvon
House Passes Sundry Civil Bill After Silent Reform
The house, after four days, passed the sundry civil appropriation bill amid shifts in sentiment and procedural votes. A key provision paying informants in revenue cases was knocked out in committee of the whole, while an extra month’s pay for House employees was approved on roll call.
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Paris
Snemers FC
Cally
Riveters Arbitration Ended at Wheeler & Co Yard
The Riveter arbitration board met in Detroit on March 4 and reviewed testimony from the strike at Wheeler & Co shipyard. The verdict upheld the 1897 wage rate for riveters and sailors at $2.50 for a ten hour day, higher than the company’s $2.25 offer. Both sides agreed to abide by the decision.
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Rivetere
Detroit
Beh
Wheeler & Co
Cleveland Brewing and Maltings Syndicate Formed
In Cleveland on March 4 a transaction consolidates thirteen local breweries and the Muebler Strang company of Sandusky into a syndicate of Eastern capitalists. The new entity, Cleveland Brewing and Maltings Co, is incorporated with capital of 10 million dollars, papers awaiting final transfer.
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Hig Brewery Combine
Cleveland
Ohio
Muebler-Strang Company
Sandusky, Poxsa
Cleveland Brewing and Maitlag Can Ne
Northwest News Picks Up Iowa Legislation Debate
In Des Moines a constitutional amendment debate advances on jury verdicts reducing to five sixths and allowing fewer than twelve jurors. Motion to reconsider tied to a board of control order, and a Swiss style initiative bill is proposed. A probate court plan and a $10,000 fair appropriation are introduced as Iowa lawmakers weigh expo impacts.
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House
Lord
Loud
Moon
Yenneassee Spok
Mr. Perkins
Iowa
Hursday
den Moines
Hea Moines
Towa
Berry
Garret
Board of Control Oil
Smith
Harrison
Clark
Hamilton
Government Drops Arctic Miner Relief Expedition
The War Department abandons its expedition for relieving miners in the Yukon and Klondike after concluding no necessity exists. Secretary Alger informed Senator Hawley and asked Congress to authorize the sale of expedition supplies and abandon the project. Generals Miles and Morrisson concur, with Canadian Interior Minister's advice aligning.
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Kieniike Nellek
Washington
War Department
Mlondike
Alger
Hawley
Sanate
Congress
Ruthorlaing
Norway
Fire destroys Kalamazoo lab amid blasts kill six
Fire at Hell Bros laboratory in Kalamazoo Michigan injured several while a rifle blast toppled from below as firefighters fought second story flames. Three explosions followed the initial blast blowing men from ladders and shattering nearby windows. Six people were killed and four severely injured.
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Fieemen Lone Thety
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hell Bros.’ Laboratory
Miremen
Buarlding Ws
Long Ocean Race Final of 20,000 Mile Voyage Ends
The American slipper ship Lacoma capt Gaffney arrived in Tacoma Wash after a 188 day passage from Philadelphia October 22 over a 20000 mile course. The Lacoma won a major long distance sailing race, while the Indiana also sailed from Philadelphia the same day bound for San Francisco and receiving a distance allowance.
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Veenet
Tacoma
Wash
Lacoma
Gaffney
Philadelphia
Indiana
San Francisco
Oregon Vessel Dashes Ashore Near Juneau
The Oregon was driven onto Juneau flats by a severe wind storm last Sunday. The Topeka, arriving from Juneau, reports no injuries aboard despite the vessel running aground on the flats and being freed as the gale eased.
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Oregon
Juneau
Seattle
Wash
Speeia
Topeka
Juneau Flats
Maniac Mote Jumps into Lake with Baby in Arms
In Menton Harbor Michigan Mrs George Davidson twenty eight years old, wearing a night dress, left her St Joseph home carrying her two weeks old baby. She jumped into the river and the child and Mrs Davidson were found. insanity was given as the cause of the act.
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Menton Harbor
Mich
George Davidson
St. Joseph
Grain and livestock prices across markets and centers
Fragmented market report shows wheat, corn, oats and rye quotes from Milwaukee to Chicago, Minneapolis, Chicago and Sioux City with prices for No. 1 Northern wheat and No. 2 red wheat, oats and corn futures, and livestock values for hogs, cattle and sheep across Twin City Stock Yards and regional markets.
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Lutedt
Mt. Paul
Maveh
Northern
Northen
Parley Whie Dome
Batley
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
BNGA
Twin City
Booth St. Paul
Sioux City
Iowa
Menasha Brewery Robbery Suspect Arrested in Wisconsin
Oshkosh Wisconsin Martin Macofski of Menasha has been arrested and jailed on charges he is part of a gang that burglarized the Menasha brewery last Christmas night. Prof W W Wouse and his son Paul were awakened, shot at, struck, and forced to open the safe to surrender about 80 dollars. Warrants exist for three other alleged participants. Dr Wentworth and Paul Mertz faced manslaughter counts tied to a death in Menasha with a verdict of not guilty.
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Sue
Menasha
Wasa
Oshkosh
Wis
Martin Macofski
W. W. Wouse
Paul
Wentworth
Paul Mertz
Merta
Witl
Averdiet
Hot
HUNTING A MURDERER IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN
Posse units and officers comb the forests between Ashland and Duluth pursuing a murder suspect who killed and burned Peter Jacobson near Ashland. A $500 reward is offered. The burnt remains show the killer crushed the skull. He fled toward Washburn Bayfield and Iron River. authorities monitor trains and lumber camps, with a possible route to Superior.
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Agiland
Duluth
Ashland
Wis
Foresta
Peter
Jacobson
Washburn
Bayfield
Iron River
Tron River
Superior
Wisconsin Guard Mobilization Readiness Report
Wisconsin officials report strong war spirit in the north with Raw recruits receiving special drill. Gov Sco fel has received offers from over a dozen men to serve in case of war. Col. J A Watrous of Milwaukee may become captain of the first company as the national guard units prepare to mobilize at Camp Douglas within ten hours.
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Madison
Wis
Speeial
Scofel
J. A. Watrous
Milwaukee
Sirit
National Guard
Wisconsin Guards
Camp Douglas
Cupid in College Uni varsity couple wed for voyage to Seattle
Jesse D. Edigron and Migs Maa Bennett, students from Mundison Wisconsin, married just before leaving for Seattle aboard the Twit Cltles. Both near graduation. Bedgren planned Alaska trip last year but halted at Scattie. Bennett plans to join a dog team after winter. they head to the Klondike.
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Univoraity Studenta
Mundison
Wis
Proctor Clings to Carson Fortune in Wisconsin Probate
Henrietta Proctor of St Paul claims a share of the Carson estate now in probate in Eau Claire Wisconsin. She asserts her mother married William Carson in 1847, and seeks her portion from the $1 250 000 estate though the will awards her only $2 000 per the filing.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Henrietta Proctor
St. Paul
William Carson
Lumbermoon
Carson
Proctor
Bank President Robbed in Bayard Hold Up
A. O. Taylor, president of the Bank of Bayard, was awakened by two masked men who forced him to open the bank safe. Only a small sum was taken. Taylor was severely beaten. The incident is reported via special A report from Omaha with telegraphic service from Bayard.
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Omaha
Special
Bayard
A. O.taylor
Bank of Bayard
Taylor
Murderer Sought After Ashland Man Killed in Nash Area
Police search for the killer of P. Jacobson of Ashland whose body was found burned near Nash Saturday. A tramp, once suspected, is reported seen in West Superior earlier Sunday, complicating the investigation and prompting a citywide manhunt.
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Muridarer
West Superior
Wic
P. Jacobson
Ashland
Nash
Orlap
Fatal accident at Faille Wisconsin ends in widow’s death
A serious roadway crash in Faille Wisconsin claims the life of Mrs Nebel, an elderly woman, and grievously wounds her husband Mr Nebel. There are hopes for the husband’s recovery. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Farm Residence Burns Near Washington Iowa
A large ten room house on Bert Bhuw's farm seven miles from Washington burned to the ground. Property loss was reported with insurance to be arranged. The house was occupied and part of a rural farm separate from town. Further details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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Washington
Iowa
Bert Bhuw
Local Crime and Indian Welfare Notes From Ashland Wisconsin
A disjointed clipping reports a man arrested for assault with intent to commit rape on an elderly German washerwoman, detailing a pretense of washing services and a failed coercion. Also noted are cremation of Peter Jacobson near Ashland and Winnebago Indian welfare concerns over government funds and delayed payments, with activists seeking relief.
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Win Kitevin
Bheldon
Fown
Charles Siveeney
Tak Deen
Ile
Camels to Run Supply Route in Alaska Expedition
L Moser of Chicago, manager of the Streets of Cairo, announces purchase of forty camels to establish a mail and supply train between Skaguay and Dawson City. Three camels arrive soon for an experimental trip to prove carrying 600 to 800 pounds over eight to ten days with minimal food. Camels' resilience in Tibet and Siberia cited.
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Oeta
Cairo
Nactnia
Lynn Canal
Dawson
Thibet
Sibaria
Moser
Avalanche Buries 200 Tons Of Supplies In Lake Bennett Area
A forest avalanche on the Alakan Ava mountain slope and near Lake Bennett buried 200 tons of supplies set aside for boatbuilding. Owners are digging out with only the whipsaws remaining as Hoona is reported injured and nearby campers escaped.
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Ava
Ianake
Tacoma
Lake Bennett
Hoona
Retired lumberman’s widow seeks remarriage in Superior
Mrs Charles B Buskell, formerly married to a civil engineer from Superior, filed for divorce a year ago and moved to Illinois to train as a nurse. She returned to Superior this week to discuss three children and remarried. She will reside in Superior with the former husband and has access to his uncle W C Bussell’s estate.
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Superior
Ronmrries Hin Fors
Wito
la Crosse
la Grosse
Wis
Charles B. Buskell
Ilinois Training Achool
W. C. Bussell
Bussell
Emigrant Train Heads to Stevens County Minnesota
A special ten car train departed toward Stevens County Minnesota carrying emigrants bound for farms in the wheat belt. Many settlers hail from Cherokee County Tilden township and are described as well fixed farmers. Minnesota expects them to become good citizens.
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Stntea
Ows
Lawn
Stevens County
Minn
Tilden Township
Cherokee County
Minnesota
Catholic Church and Residence Burned in Staples Fire
The Catholic church and priest's residence in Staples Minnesota were destroyed by a fire starting from the furnace. Contents were saved except the church organ. Estimated total loss about 7,000 dollars with 5,000 dollars of insurance.
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Staples
Minn
Cholera Spreads in Southern Counties Says Senator Gunderson
Sioux Falls reports hog cholera rampant in southern counties, with farmers facing losses in the hundreds of thousands. State Senator Gunderson notes indignation over Gov. Lee's prior cholera bill and criticizes current practices by soap factory agents collecting and disposing diseased animals, spreading contagion.
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Sioux Falls
Gunderson
Clay County
Gey. Lee
Lucky Boy Inherits One Fourth Interest In Grandfather’s $150,000
Special George Montgomery, a fifteen year old of Marshalltown Indiana, inherits a one fourth interest in $150,000 left by his great grandfather who died in Illinois. Montgomery’s father is alive but of no means and his mother is dead. The property comes to the boy in such a way that the father cannot obtain any portion.
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Marshalltown
George Montgomery
Ithondes Carmeon Buggy Company
Win
Illinois
Montgomery
Democrats Gather in Topeka Banquet Highlights State Balance
Bryan addresses six hundred Democrats in Topeka at a banquet marking a reunion. The event signals Democratic strength as a balance of power party in the state with many prominent speakers from across the state.
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Bryan
Topeka
Kas
W. J. Bryan
Promineace
Smothered in Snow Near New Hartford
Special Amos Yedholm living four miles north of town on H. Bolton's farm, idling with a load of cord wood near Cedar Falls, drove from Beaver Creek bridge onto snow and was buried by wood and snow, with fatal injuries.
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New Hartford
Iowa
Amos Yedholm
WF. H. Bolton
Cedar Falls
Beaver Creek
Grand Republic mill sold at auction to Milwaukee bidder
The Grand Republic mill in West Superior Wisconsin was sold by a special agent at auction to G D Van Dyke of Milwaukee who bid the property in for other parties for 92-434. A bow company is being organized to operate the mill with La Crosse and Milwaukee interests involved.
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Republica Mitt Bord
West Superior
Wis
Grand Republic
Speceial Minster
G. D. van Dyke
Milwaukee
la Crosse
the Lakes
Monte Cristo Town Destroyed by Avalanches
Washington town Monte Cristo in Caycace mountains partly destroyed by special landslides and avalanches. The railroad to Invernett has washed out, halting ore shipments and forcing mine closures at Rockefeller owned Nonie Cristo mines. Archbishop Cleary of the Indian Catholic diocese of King auton died at Kiggatod Ont.
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Washington
Wash
Monte Cristo
Caycace Mountains
Inverett
Nonie Cristo
John D. Rockefeller
James Vincent Cleary
Itdman Catholic
King Auton
Kiggatod Ont
Patents and products from a noisy 1900s issue
Last week patents issued to Northwestern inventors include Blomstrom of Minneapolis with hand gise, Bloomer of Stillwater on Ming cloth holder, Feeney of Ardoch with augur handle, Forstner of New Ulm on pipe wrench, Hanson of Two Harbors on Spring support, Hearns of St. Paul on seating attachment for bottles, Kanne of Waterville on elevator or conveyor, Libbey of Duluth on dredging and mining pump, Marker of Sioux Falls on automatic lamp extinguisher, Newton of Minneapolis on marching machine. Also mentions grass and clover seeds, a seed catalog from Salzer’s, a baby saga in Huron Kansas, No-To-Bac cure ads, Allen’s Foot Ease, and pensionery vitality notes.
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Charles Blomstrom
Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel Bloomer
Stillwater
Ming
Frank Feeney
Ardoch
N. D
Thomas Forstner
New Ulm
Charles E. Hanson
Two Harbors
Robert Hearns
St. Paul
Mion
Frederick
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