Week’s Top Happenings Crowd Source Of Interest
A review highlights Stewie and Clark stock rising to 500000 dollars and the president’s forthcoming decision in the Schley case. Tongue introduces an irrigation bill. Mindanao development firm forms in California. troops deployed in France to quell leather workers’ strike. Santos-Dumont escapes drowning during airship test. Roosevelt Jr. illness worsens. president returns to Washington. Russia backs Anglo Japanese pact but hopes US stays away. Booth Tucker takes US oath as citizen. Kitchener concentrates forces against Dewet, who slips through.
Roosevelt Jr Nears End Of Danger Amid War Tax Bills
The report notes Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is nearly out of danger as the senate moves to craft a new war tax reduction bill. Other items include the house passing an oleomargarine bill, riots in Spain, and a variety of international and domestic political updates.
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Panama Canal Sanitation Control Urged by Engineer
Alfred Noble, civil engineer on the isthmian canal commission, told the Senate committee that full control of Panama and Colon is needed to manage sanitation and combat yellow fever, which he said is likely year round on the isthmus. He called the Panama Company price of 40 million dollars fair and noted operating costs would scale with line lengths.
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Washington
Alfred Noble
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate
Noble
Panama
Colon
Nicaragua
Panama Company
Oleomargarine Bill Passes In House Vote
The Washington house passed the oleomargarine bill with no final division. A motion to recommit failed 34 to 0, and the branding proviso for renovated batter was kept but not voted on. The measure, though altered from committee, subjects oleomargarine and imitation butter or cheese moved into any state or territory to applicable state or territorial laws.
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Washington
House
Committee On Agriculture
Albany editor Joseph R Whitney for State Printer nomination
Joseph R Whitney a prominent Albany newspaper man and editor of the Daily and Weekly Herald seeks the Republican nomination for State Printer. Born in Marion County and a University of Oregon alumnus, he has nearly 20 years in journalism. Separately, debates over the Panama versus Nicaragua canal route feature Col Peter Haines endorsing Panama for its advantages, while sanitary and engineering concerns remain. A separate anti-oleomargarine tax section imposes fines up to 500 dollars and up to six months imprisonment for violators.
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Oregon
Daily and Weekly Herald
Albany
Marion County
University of Oregon
President to announce Schley decision in days
Washington February seventeenth. At cabinet meeting the major topic was the president's reply to Admiral Schley's appeal. He has studied the matter and will announce conclusions in a few days, likely by midweek. The draft decision outlines the Santiago fight as reported by captains summoned to the White House. The document is long and uses the president's customary vigorous tone.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Schley
Santiago
Captain Swain Captures Insurgents at Samar Engagement
Manila reports Captain William Swain of the First Infantry engaged insurgents at Maranao Samar, capturing 30 belomen and four riflemen with no American casualties. Two hours earlier insurgent leader Lakban was observed with the opposing forces.
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William Swain
Maranao
Samar
Lakban
Swain
Passports for islanders gain committee support
Washington February 15 The foreign affairs committee approved a bill by Attorney General Knox on passports for Porto Rico and other insular residents. The measure clarifies that allegiance to the United States does not grant citizenship, though residents may be eligible for travel documents.
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Porto Rico
Insular
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Keox
Ime
Colombia Ready to Duplicate Nicaragua Canal Concessions
General Rafael Reyes, Colombia delegate to the Pan American congress, said Colombia will match any concessions Nicaragua offers for the canal project. He asserted U S control and title to the waterway if chosen, and offered to engage European powers if the Nicaragua route is pursued. Reyes, a leading candidate for Colombia’s presidency, spoke during a visit to Monterey.
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Nicaragua
Panama
United States
Panama Canal
Rafael Reyes
Pan-American Congress
Reyes
Miners Meet Oppose Japanese Labor in Florence District
In Florence Colorado on February 14 a mass meeting of 1500 white coal miners at the Chandler mines discussed bringing 28 Japanese by the Victor Fuel Company. Speakers urged the Japanese be asked to leave the district, and if they refuse, forcible measures should be used.
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Chandler Mines
Victor Fuel Company
North American Trading wins tie contract for Klondike line
Seattle reports the North American Trading and Transportation Company has won a contract to supply 5,000 railway ties for the Klondike Mines Railway. The project routes from Dawson to Grand Forks, a 12 mile belt line to tap rich territory, with Manager Hawkins in Seattle.
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North American Trading & Transportation Company
Klondike Mines
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Grand Forks
Hawkins
Ilinets Battleship Relays to New York After Final Trial
New York on February 14 reported the battleship Ilinets, after completing its final trial, relayed from Newport News to Tompkinsville and then moved on to New York Harbor as it relayed anchor duties.
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Ilinets
Tompkinsville
Ihs
Newport News
Growth and Improvements Across Oregon Industries
A survey of commercial and financial activity notes a new furniture factory at Corvallis. Baker City mills expand due to higher lumber demand. Ashland plans a western terminal for a new telephone system. Pendleton and Baker City push municipal reforms and infrastructure. vines and hops markets rise with growers holding firm prices. statewide election preparations and land reclamation contracts move forward. Oregon pioneers remembered as population and industry evolve.
Bertha Wrecked Near Harold Island off Alaska Coast
Port Townsend reports the steamship Bertha struck near Harold island at 1230 Sunday after leaving Seattle for Valdes. The 41 passengers included 12 U.S. Army Signal Corps. passengers walked ashore as the ship, grounded on rocks, began leaking. Efforts to lighter her began, but she sank after reaching deep water, with a lost keel and a hole in the forward engine room, likely total loss.
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Cottage City
Seattle
Valdes
United States Army Signal Corps
Interior Points
Harold Island
Lad
Johansen
Market prices and fruitless months mix of commodities
Wheat, barley, oats, flour and hay prices listed with per ton and per cental rates. Butter, cheese, poultry, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, hops, and wool values noted. Individuals John Hill gift to LSU. Homestead workers donate to McKinley memorial. England steel imports rise. Maine New Jersey waters parasite issue. Susan Porter arrested for timber cutting. federal authorities to prosecute.
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Burbanks
Oregon
Young America
C. Mobair
Colombian Gunboat Crespo Surrenders After Battle
On board the Libertador at sea near Cumarebo Venezuela the Crespo fired first but our heavy and rapid guns returned fire. After about thirty minutes the Crespo hoisted the white flag and surrendered unconditionally. All crew were transferred aboard the Libertador and the Crespo was abandoned along the coast.
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Cost Of Our Navy This Year For Construction And Repairs
Washington reports the United States has spent 99 803 928 on construction and 9 343 233 on repairs for ships completed to date. Additional ships in progress include Kentucky Kearsarge Illinois Indiana and Alabama with 4 million and 3 350 000 authorized per vessel. The Oregon Massachusetts and Maine lead in cost among complete vessels.
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Maine
American delegates reopen talks in Seres after abduction ransom fail
Constantinople reports American delegates still in Seres Macedonia have resumed negotiations following the breakdown in ransom talks for the abducted missionary. The status of the captive and potential terms remain unsettled as talks restart.
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Seres
Macedonia
Seq Publishers Assign Boston
Feb 13 small Maynard and Co publishers of this city have made an assignment. No statement of assets and liabilities is given.
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Small, Maynard 4. Co, Publishers
Empire hotel owner held responsible for fire deaths
In St Louis on February 13 J W Gillham, proprietor of the Empire hotel burned earlier, was ruled responsible for the deaths of 11 people. Police Sergeant Hall testified that proper fire escapes and life lines would have saved lives, noting the owner’s negligence.
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J. W. Gillham
Empire Hotel
Hall
Lewis and Clark celebration stock raised to 500000
Portland Feb 15 Authorized stock for the Lewis and Clark celebration was raised from 300000 to 500000 by stockholders. A full by law code patterned after the St Louis fair was adopted. Directors fixed at 25, with 10 new directors to be chosen after further subscriptions. The increase passed unanimously amid debate on future capitalization.
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Portland
Eleven Die As Early Morning Fire Rips Large House
A blaze at a large two story dwelling in St. Louis killed 11 residents and left seven others badly injured. Between 35 and 40 people were in the building when the fire started around 3:30 am, with many escaping by jumping or using bedcloth ropes. Firefighters arrived late as the front of the house burned and interior became a furnace, leaving few with intact clothing and many frostbitten or injured.
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St. Louis
Ted
Thor
Every Demand Granted in Missoula Switchmen Strike
Missoula Montana February 15. The Northern Pacific switchmen strike in the yards ended with every concession requested by the men accepted by the railway company. Strikers were reinstated with no pay deduction. Two crews work tonight easing yard congestion, marking the first victory since 1894.
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Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific
Russell
Mindanao Governor Resigns Amid Military Authority Clash
Manila reports the Cayayan town governor in Misamis province resigns after military authorities refuse to recognize his writs of habeas corpus. Earlier arrests over a banquet to insurgents and funds to the insurgent cause led General Davis to seek civil-to-military control. General Chaffee later ordered prisoner releases and cautioned civil authorities on arrests. Senor Lerma, newly elected Bataan governor, fled after being asked to account for $4,000 insurgent funds.
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Republicans Meet in Portland Fix April Conventions Date
The Republican state central committee and Second district congressional committee met in Portland and set April 1 for the congressional convention and April 2 for the state convention. They voted unanimously to reapportion convention representation based on presidential vote totals. Primaries are set for March 22 and county conventions for March 29 in Portland.
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Republican State Central Committee
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T. T. Geer
Pittsburg and Detroit flyer wrecks on broken rail
Westbound passenger train No. 405 between Helena and Millersville derailed after striking a broken rail. The engine baggage car smoker passenger coach and two sleepers left the track. Three people were seriously injured. many others lightly hurt. Baggage and mail cars demolished. Both sleepers overturned in a ditch.
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Pittsburg
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Helena
Millersville
Government exhibit funding debate at St Louis exposition
Washington officials and St Louis businessmen appeared before the house committee on expositions to set the government exhibit budget. The panel noted a $250,000 prior appropriation for building and projected $800,000 for the exhibit with a $450,000 building price, led by Assistant Secretary J F Brigham and the government board.
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Government Board
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House Committee On
Naval engagement near Panama ends with minor damage
In Panama on February 15 the Colombian government fleet, departing Panama the previous day, engaged the insurgent warship Padilla off Agua Dalce at 4 PM. The government gunboat Bovaca was lightly damaged while Padilla took three hits and sought shelter from insurgent shore guns.
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Agua Dalce
Bovaca
Earthquake Hits Shamaka Trans-Caucasia
St Petersburg dispatch reports Shamaka a large town in Trans-Caucasia devastated by a quake. Only a few houses stand. Many lives are believed lost.
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St. Petersburg
Shamaka
Trans-Caucasia
Four Hundred Families Homeless in South Mills Near Dismal
Norfolk report February 17 notes South Mills North Carolina near the Dismal Swamp is nearly wiped out by a disaster. The town suffered widespread homelessness with families displaced and property losses totaling around 120000 dollars. The scene reflects a harsh winter crisis with urgent aid needs.
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South Mills
N.C
Outlaws raid Pew Mercantile store at Fort Sumner NM
News from Alamogordo NM reports a gang of outlaws raided the Pew Mercantile Company store at Fort Sumner. An employee was killed and about $400 taken. The gang, tied to a Santa Rosa bank and pay car robbery, heads toward the Capitan mountains as pursuers close in.
Favorable Pension Bill Backed by Senate Committee
Washington. The senate committee on pensions authorized a favorable report on Senator Jones of Arkansas bill to increase pensions for Mexican War veterans.
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Senate Committee On Pensions
Jones
Arkansas
Georgia Town Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
Elberton Georgia February 12 A fast moving blaze swept through the business district early today causing about 100000 in damage and destroying most of the fire area as emergency crews fought the flames through the morning.
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Elberton
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