Portage road question stirs engineers over Oregon plan
Washington reports engineer officers cautious on Oregon's portage railroad around The Dalles rapids. They note government land and river rights may matter but see no clash with canal work and anticipate state-built portage roads aiding canal construction amid broader rail reform battles. A separate push seeks Arizona and New Mexico statehood as a single entity with later division.
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Washington
Oregon
Celilo
Dalles Rapids
Columbia River
Dalles
Congress
Seaboard
Harts
Navy to Expand Fleet and Ranks Across Services
A condensed summary highlights a planned rise in ships officers and men for the navy. Southwestern trainmen secure higher wages across all roads. Brazilian forces seize a Bolivian fort in Acre taking 300 prisoners. The Sultan of Turkey plans an invasion of Macedonia with about 250000 troops. Senator Clark of Montana asserts capability to open the Crow Indian reservation.
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Acre
Clark
Montana
Crow Indian Reservation
East Feeling Germany Could Be Our Next War Foe
In Washington the East grows sure that next major U S conflict will be with Germany. War and navy officials privately agree the United States may face Germany next, driven by the Manila incident and Von Waldersee actions in China.Administration deny official antagonism, but private sentiment among officers is clear.
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Germany
Washington
East
United States
Manila
von Waldersee
China
New York
William
Venezuela
Old Buffalo building collapse kills three in teardown
An eighteenth century structure in Buffalo fell during demolition, fatally striking three workers and injuring four others. The incident adds to a string of urban building hazards and prompts safety scrutiny for demolition crews.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Brazil to occupy Acre amid Acre dispute
Rio Janeiro reports the Brazilian government will militarily occupy Acre. Diplomatic ties with Bolivia remain intact as President Pando pursues talks while massing troops toward Acre. General Callabao has been ordered to move troops from the north to Acre immediately.
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Rio Janeiro
Acre
Bolivia
Brasil
Pando
Callabao
Post Office Bill Lets Large Nonletter Mails Prepay
Washington February 7 The house passed a post offices appropriation bill with a key provision allowing up to 2000 identical pieces of third or fourth class matter to be transmitted without stamps if postage is prepaid The measure, urged by Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden, aims to cut costs and increase efficiency.
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Washington
House
Madden
Roosevelt Knox backed anti trust bill introduced in senate
Denver notices a senate introduction of an anti trust bill said to be endorsed by President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox. A memorial from the National Livestock Association accompanies it. The bill imposes heavy penalties for conspiracy to restrain or monopolize trade, for rebates, and for continuing business after failure to file annual returns.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Knox
Senate
National Livestock Association
Anthracite Strike Commission Concludes Hearings
Philadelphia on February 7 1914 after a 51 day sitting the Anthracite Coal Strike commission completed witness testimony at 5 PM and adjourned until next Monday to hear arguments for countering the various sides operators allotted three days with five and a half days for the remaining sides to present their case
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Legislature Enacts and Debates Key Bills Across Both Houses
Friday session summaries show Senate and House moving on constitutional amendments and local measures. Ballot order changes, tax and fellow servant bills advance, and county seat relocations considered. President visit request and education funding also noted with several unanimous or near unanimous votes.
Washington to Withdraw 4500 Square Miles for New Forest Lands
Washington announces withdrawal of nearly 4500 square miles in Washington state from entry to create enlarged forest reserves. The plan adds areas between the Washington and Mount Rainier reserves, with no key base for railroad or private lands. A Yasima checkerboard reserve pattern is planned, anticipating possible land purchases by railroads later. Secretaries Hitchcock and Pinchot advocate Roosevelt policy to expand reserves, with the president said to favor the project.
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Washington
Mount Rainier
Cascade Mountain
Hermann
Forester Pinchot
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Washington Reserves
Yasima Reserve
Southern Pacific
Tts
San Francisco Mountain Reserve
Arizona
Oregon
Hlue Mountain
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Portland Markets Snapshot of Grain Livestock and Dairy Prices
Wheat values in Portland and Walla Walla range from 75 cents for blue stem to 78 cents for Sea valley. Barley feed and brewing sit at 23.50 and 24 per ton. Oats No 1 white about 1.15 to 1.20 per cental, hay prices for Timothy and clover vary, and potatoes list Burbanks at 60 to 75 cents per sack. Poultry, cheese, eggs, wool, mohair, beef, veal, pork, lamb, and hog prices are shown with several quality grades and per pound or per dozen figures.
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Walla Walla
Sea Valley
Burbanks
Merced
Young America
Hope—Choice
Wool—Valley
Oregon
Overcome by tunnel gas on Great Northern eastbound overland
A Seattle dispatch says Great Northern passenger train No. 4 stalled in the Cascade tunnel near midnight. Ten passengers in sleepers and five crew members were affected by gas. no deaths reported. The engine reset, brakeman and other crew assisted, and the train was eventually pulled through and cleared.
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Seattle
Everett
Great Northern
Overland
Cascade Tunnel
Freeman
Weston
Warships to sail for Honduras as Pacific fleet changes
The New York Boston and Ranger will depart San Francisco for Amapala early next week. Admiral Glass relieved Admiral Casey as Pacific fleet commander this afternoon due to urgent orders. The flag swap was moved up from February 10 because ships must reach Southern waters.
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San Francisco
Amapala
Pacific
Honduras
New York
Boston
Ranger
Glass
Admiral Casey
Irish prisoners freed as machinery act abandoned
New York reports the release of William P. Redmond and John Roche M P s soon after the abandonment of the special machinery of the crimes act in Ireland. The London correspondent suggests both moves reflect the same policy. Other Nationalist MPs imprisoned over United Irish League propaganda are expected to be freed without delay.
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New York
William P. Redmond
M. P
John Roche
Ireland
the Tribune
London
United Irish League
Cuban flag removed from Madrid hotel sparks inquiry
A Havana cablegram says Spanish authorities removed the Cuban flag over the Hotel de la Paz in Madrid. The house passed a resolution asking President Palma to verify the incident. The senate drafted a resolution supporting ratification of the reciprocity treaty.
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Havana
Hotel de la Paz
Madrid
Palma
Senate
Fire hits Lion store sparking $250,000 loss in Oklahoma
A blaze at the Lion store in Oklahoma this morning caused an estimated $250,000 in damage. Insurance covered about one third of the loss. A second fire in frame buildings on Broadway at the same time threatened the city until El Reno and Guthrie sent fire apparatus and by 11:30 the fire was under control.
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Oklahoma
Lion
Inecrance
Broadway
el Reno
Guthrie
Cannot Move Bowen in Rio Question May Go to Roosevelts
Washington, Feb 9. Allies unable to force Bowen to concede priority will ask President Roosevelt to decide. If refused, they will appeal to The Hague as Bowen suggested. Bowen will pay each ally 27000 for alleged indignities. A joint commission will adjust claims with an arbiter appointed by the King of Spain. Venezuelan officials to pay from 30 percent of La Guayra and Puerto Cabello customs receipts. Belgium to run customs if 30 days pass without payment.
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Washington
Bowen
Roosevelt
Hague
Spain
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Belgium
House to probe US coal conditions and potential collusion
Representative Small of North Carolina introduced a concurrent resolution for the speaker to appoint an 11 member House committee to inquire into coal conditions and possible combinations between mineowners, operators, and transportation companies violating US law. The panel would report to the next Congress.
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Washington
Small
North Carolina
House
United States
Copper Smelters Idle Amid Cananea Strike
Five large Cananea copper company smelters in Tucson suspend operations as railroad workers strike. The dispute, years in the making, prompts a wage offer to engineers rising to 4 dollars per day and firemen to 3.50, which the men reject.
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Tuscon
Ariz
Cananea Copper Company
Senate agriculture panel ends action on appropriation bill
Washington February 9 The senate committee on agriculture considered but took final action on the agricultural appropriation bill. It is understood the bill will be held to see if the statehood bill can be disposed of without an amendment to the agricultural measure. The committee stands by its decision yet may link the two bills if needed.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
Quay
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Ths
British Papers Worried Over Alaska Boundary Treaty
New York Feb 9 dispatch from London says opposition in Northwestern senators may prevent passage of the Alaska boundary treaty. The Daily Chronicle fears continued deadlock and notes Canada could lose a free Klondike port, risking friction if gold is found in disputed territory.
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New York
The
Tribune
Daily Chronicle
Canada
Klondike
Navy program push gains support in Congress
Washington Feb 5 sentiment in the house and naval affairs committee run strongly for Representative Dayton's resolution urging a permanent program to steadily increase equipment and manning of the navy to match world powers. The measure sits in committee awaiting Lessler bribery case closure as Cannon backs the plan and Venezuela developments sharpen calls for a stronger U S defense.
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Washington
Hose
Naval Affairs Committee
Dayton
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Committee On Naval Affairs
Lessler
Congress
Representative Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Appropriations
House
Venezuela
East River Tunnel Nearing Completion After Ten Year Idle Period
New York reports the East River tunnel between Forty second Street Manhattan and Long Island City is likely to be rushed to completion. Plans are ready and work could begin today. The New York and Long Island railroad company, owners of the franchise, has reorganized and prepared to resume the long delayed project.
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Nwe
York
East River
Forty-second Street
Manhattan
Long Island City
New York & Long Island Railroad Company
Coal Prices Ease as Scarcity Abates in New York
New York reports dealers foresee relief from coal shortages with prices dropping as mild weather persists. Hard coal lately priced around 7.50 to 7 per ton with 1,000 tons available. soft coal as low as 2.50 per ton and independents retailing at 6 to 6.50 per ton.
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New York
Terms of Treaty on Alaskan Boundary Translation Debate
Washington Feb 5 discussion in senate over translating the Hay treaty with Britain for the Alaska boundary settlement. The tribunal will have six impartial jurists three named by the US president and three by Britain. Written cases and evidence to be submitted within two months of ratifications. decisions require majority vote. London to host first meeting. experts to lay out boundary per decision. if no majority, governments to be notified.
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Senate
Hayang
Michael Herbert
Berg
Boundary Line Tribunal
United States
Tribunal
Seig Ttre
Great Britain
Rusia
Russia
Roy
Boundary Tribunal
London
Doblin Guilty Claim in Lessler Bribery Case
The naval affairs committee reports that Philip Dolin tried to bribe Lessler and is liable for that offense and perjury, while Lemuel E. Quigg and the Holland boat company are declared innocent. A minority report argues there was no bribery and that Doblin’s entire story is imagined.
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Lessler
Minority Report
Washington
Hews Committee On Naval Affairs Hae
House
Philip Dolin
Leasler
Lemuel E. Quigg
Holland Boat Company
Reprsentative Kitchen
Dem. N. C
Wardiver
Dem. Mo
Roberts
Maes
Doblin
New York Central Plans Surgeons Along Rail Line
New York Central railroad will station 60 surgeons along the line to respond immediately to accidents and passenger illnesses. Each doctor will oversee a section and station masters will knew their whereabouts by wire. Every train will carry surgeon's tools.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Navy seeks to keep Hobson on active duty
Washington reports the navy department refuses to allow Naval Constructor Hobson to retire and seeks to induce him to remain on active duty due to the pressing need for his services. A Cabinet briefing considered Hobson’s resignation, but no decision has been made on acceptance.
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Hobson
Alton B. Parker
New York Court of Appeals
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware
Middlebury
Washington
Navy Department
Naval
Construction Corps
Federal building plans may shift on funding here
Seattle officials and Treasury official Brainard review funding for the new federal building. The discussion centers on using sandstone from Dead View as the primary material due to budget constraints and material availability.
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Seattle
Federal
Aed
Po R. Brainard
Tech
Treatury
Evens
Legislative bill proposes party ballot pledge for U S Senate race
In Denver on Feb 5 Senator Rush introduces a legislative measure allowing each political party at the general election to place on the ballot a pledge requiring voters to support the party’s chosen United States Senate candidate. The bill outlines a pre election deadline and party accountability.
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Denver
Rush
United States
Miners and operators to meet on wage demands
In Indianapolis on Feb 4 the miners and operators committee will reconvene to discuss wage increases. Opinions favor a quick session and a possible agreement, which would suspend work on April 1 if the miners press their current demands. Both sides appear resolute with no imminent compromise.
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Indianapolis
Saw
Ee Ors
Philadelphia to Stay at Washington Yard Ship
The Navy Department has decided to retain the Philadelphia at the Washington Navy Yard. The vessel remains a steel navy ship and has been equated in several respects with other ships of its class.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Navy Department
A Yard
A Steel Navy
Fifty Middies Graduate At Annapolis
Fifty midshipmen of the class of 1903 receive diplomas from Secretary Moody at the new armory. They are sworn in as officers of the U S Navy amid a formal procession from the barracks to the armory. The event culminates with the annual grand ball that evening.
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Annapolis
Se Tary
Navy
Moody
Americ Navy
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