German ban on American fruit sparks tariff retaliation talk
February dispatches report Germany prohibiting entry of American fruit on sanitary grounds, excluding Bavaria and several states. U S officials and California senators condemn the move as retaliation for tariff policy, urging tests of sanitary claims and possible countermeasures. Berlin notes emphasize sanitary rationale, while U S officials seek formal protest and clarification.
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Beluy
Vigual
avery
porte
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemburg
Unitad
embasaador
White
foragn
United States
Hamburg
Hugh Pitcairn
Eumrich
foreign office
California
Perkins
Germany
MeEnery
Lommiana
Lodge
committee on foreign relations
Burrows
committee on finance
house of representatives
Hart
committee on foreign affairs
Berlin
farmany
Ott
Barlow
Calfornis
San Joaquin Valley
tha atata
Gastla
Bguel
Califords
Dingley
agricultural department
G B Brackett
pomple
California fruit pest debate over export risk and inspection
The article argues California fruit is highly pest free due to strict laws and inspectors but contends American fruit shipped abroad faces little risk of carrying pests. It notes extensive apple exports, limited testing before export, and suggests European markets mainly receive US apples and peaches with varied destinations, highlighting national protection needs for domestic fruit.
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California
haa
Germany
Europe
Hambure
Foglish
England
Hamburg
America
Eighty Ton Engine Named Baby Delivers Freight Power
The Southern Pacific Company received from the East the largest engine built, weighing about eighty tons and with a twenty six inch stroke. Known as the Baby, it exceeds prior engines in capacity and will handle freight between Colton and Beaumont and between Beaumont and Palm Springs, boosting load by about fifty percent.
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Southern Pacific Company
pasa
Colton
Beaumont
Palm Spring
Great tunnel contract awarded for San Francisco connection
The San Joaquin Valley Railroad awarded the Point Richmond tunnel project to Foley Brothers of St Paul Minnesota. The $300000 project requires a $100000 bond and must be formalized by a bidder’s rep. The 5700 foot tunnel links Stockton area rails to San Francisco Bay, enabling direct Valley road access to the city.
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San Fraqcisco
Point Richmond
Contra Costa county
San Joaquin Valley Railroad
Foley Brother
Muro
St Paul
San Francisco
The Airship and Pioneer Beanery Death
Biokeiversco February 3. Pauly a Saxony born machinist at Union Iron Works shot himself after a failed airship exhibition in Salt Lake City. He traveled the world with medals and plans, claimed he could navigate air, and became morose after the crowd ridiculed the failure. Joshua derwood 88 pioneer of 49 and longtime resident of Feeley died February 2 in New York City at age 7450 16.
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Biokeiversco
Vax Pauly, & machinst
Union Iron Works
Tauly
Saxony
capitolieta
abs
Pauly
Pioneer Beanery
Joshhuanderwood
Feeley
New York
Debates Over Hawaiian Annexation and Senate Treaty
Senate discussion centered on the proposed annexation and the need for a navy to defend the islands. Senator Platt argued for commercial expansion, while Pettigrew analyzed the islands’ governance and sugar interests. White quoted Jefferson and Sherman, asserting constitutional concerns and the risk to republican government.
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senate
Clark Republican
Wyoming
Davia
traats
Thuretor
Platt
Conn
mathod
Hawaiian
Pacific Ocean
Pattigraw
Connecticut
wands Hamalea
Dole
committee of safety
bimashi
Mx Dols
Prandent
bon
psrzond
Pettigrew alo
ilanda
United States
White
Oanforpis
Hie wen
Thomas Jefferson
Sandwich
Sherman
Hawaii
Wr Shermens
makig
Debate Shifts to Immigration and Industry in House Adjournment
The House adjourned after a day largely spent on the District of Colima appropriation and a heated debate on immigration. Republicans and Democrats sparred over factory prosperity in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with attacks on Senator Stone and accusations of race politics amid protests from German American veterans. The session ended at 4:40 p.m. with the adjournment.
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Waswacton
debste
Simpson
Kan Bag
New Jersey
Mer Dingley
hegard
Pitney Repblican
Naw
Jersey
Naw Jeresy
Pitney
Alans Papubhewa
Pennsylvania
Wiobasy Republican
New York
W oA Stone Republican
Pennsyvanig
Germany
yetern
Pennsylvanit
Train Ditch on Southern Pacific tram near Ravenna Tang area
A Southern Pacific tram left San Francisco at 4 80 pm yesterday and derailed about two miles south of Royans this morning at 11 20. Fireman Ter and engineer Ferguson were injured but survived. The engine and tender rolled 40 feet down an embankment after the locomotive left the track. Brake application prevented a greater disaster. Ter was bruised but uninjured, Ferguson thrown from the cab and hospitalized. Passengers praised Brakeman Cergogon for braking. rewards were raised for the crew. A wrecking train is en route and expected at 2 0 clock tomorrow morning.
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Los
Ferguson
im ao
landelon
Cergogon
Indicted Welburn Behind Secret File as Warrant Issued
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against former official Welburn who remains at large. The filing was placed on a secret file, and a bench warrant was issued. Reports suggest other related indictments but cannot be confirmed. Also seized aboard the steamer Orizaba were cigars in flour sacks and three gallons of Toescal smuggled goods. John W Gayga assumed New Jersey attorney general duties after taking the oath. Mrs L D Minkler was summoned to Rohland, Oregon, due to her father A P Hammond’s death.
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Welburn
Sax krevels
Internal Revenue
United States distict court
othera betide
Orizaba
Marat
Starvation Imminent in the Gold Country Report on Alaska Relief
Captain Ray reports no new gold placers found in eight months and widespread starvation among Yukon miners. A relief expedition under General Merriam and Major Rucker will depart Seattle with 150 tons of supplies, 500 Norway reindeer, and pack animals to Lake LeFarge, aiming to reach the Lukon region as ice permits.
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San Francisco
P A Ray
Fighth
Luhen
hlenyke
Captain Ray
hig
ukon
Rays
Seattle
Cowier
L H Wella
Washington
Secretary of war
M r Welle
Merriam
Welia
Ray
Werriam
Wells
Captan PH Ray
Yukon
Cayton Ray
Alaska
antenor
department
erram
hcer
aska
Lukon
Alger
offins
tras
Vernism
H Rucker Tourth
DL Broward
we hs
kukon
Norway
beattle
war department
hag
H Rucker
Dyes
Rucker
Juneau
Lake Lefarge
Danaon
hay
Chilcoot
Lake Lindsman Portra
sollom
George Wo Elder wall
Aisakain
Astoria
Veron
department of the Columbis
Rey
Double murder and hanging in Copper River country
A Montana cowboy known as Tanner shot four men during a dispute among prospectors at Values Pag on a winter trek. Surviving men tracked him to a shack, where he was executed by a jury of thirty eight after a long night of deliberation. Proceeds from selling the murdered men's effects were sent to their families.
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Seatrir
Alaska
Values
Wortington
W oA Lee
Salon
pasaer cera
Valdes
rhea glacier
Copper river
Viaszachusetts prospectora
Seattle
sud
fap aside with one hand, hie other by big ade Hera
burmesa
ehottwitein rapid euccesson
Asil
Leo
hed
Tanner
Supreme Court Reverses Embezzlement Conviction
Disjointed 1896 case details embezzlement involving Vicapla and Lapique with a sale price of 1100 and 1150, a 200 excess, and a rehearing request. Supreme Court reverses lower court, suggesting broad real estate dealer liability if conviction stands. Also notes February wage advance at Carnegie Mills Ironwood.
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Trancioco Tebruary
Vira Vicapla
John Lapique
Lapique
Shon Lapiqua
supreme court
bene
etyarior court
Carnegie mills
Ironwood
Germany’s Stern Decree Shocks US Fruit Exports
A German embargo on American fruit disrupts shipments, including 20,000 barrels in transit and 100,000 barrels sent this season, prompting exporters to seek Washington intervention. Ambassadors protest lack of warning and demand revocation or modification of the decree to avoid blanket exclusion.
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Berlio
America
State department
Berlin
ag raagona
Prussia
Trait
Washington
Germany
Costly Blaze Destroys WCA Building in Scranton Pa
A February 3 fire in Scranton destroyed the WCA building housing two entries, the association assembly hall, rooms, a large livery stable, a musk distributing depot, and a dwelling. Thirty-two fire companies fought the blaze for over two hours before gaining control. the loss is about 229000 dollars. The fire, caused by an explosion of cinematograph filing, gutted four stories of the structure and burned all contents including the John Raymond industrial school and OM Florrey and Mosher tailors.
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Scr
yros
Fisa
bg 1 WCA
musk
Albof
greene
Leighl
sesembly
John Raymond industrial school
OM Florrey and Mosher & Company
Tax Hint for Baking Powder Use One Teaspoonful
The notice suggests that your tax for the coming year will be very light if you buy Schiling's Best and use only one heaping teaspoonful to a quart of flour.
Record of Free Passes and Rail Legislation Debated
February 3 Senate Interstate Commerce Committee favors a bill with amendments on free passes and railroad abuses. Provisions require corporate officers to sign passes, maintain records, and allow open inspection by IC commissioners. House bill amended to relax ticket restrictions and raise first offense penalties. second offenses incur $1000. Other items: non-intervention resolution in Hawaii, Cuba war costs, and grain price tensions in Italy.
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Wismeron
senate committee on interstate commerce
Tillman
direstora
avery
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