National and Local Policy Updates Mix in Murky Dispatches
Reports span Senate action on an anti forest fire bill, surveys in Alaska, and naval moves as Rear Admiral Wiehborn travels to inspect Puget Sound yards. Other items note West Africa unrest, Manila fever, a Singapore transport with horses in quarantine, and proposed retiree promotions for generals. The mix includes London dispatches on Greek concessions, shifts in medical staff to the Philippines, and emigration plans for Indian Territory people to Mexico amid disease fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voust
Indian Affairs
Indian Territory
Mexico
Societies and Churches in Alameda Encampment District
Listing of lodges and social groups with meeting nights and halls, including Sycamore Lodge No. 127 and Hayward Lodge No. 15, plus various ladies societies and court, followed by churches with service times and pastors. Includes Eden Parlor No. 098, Tyra Lodge No. 9, Maywards Tennis Club, and local Masonic and Odd Fellows notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Dlevtsi
Thurmies
Louis Jacobean
Utarlon Prowse
Serne
Sycamore Lodge
Hall
Kam Madsen
Brutiner
Kee
Ree
F. Mn K. Bisse
J. J. McPonnell
Eves Ludbe
Alo
T. Wi. Ban
Jarenzo
Willows
Lal
M. W
Henry Marlin
Bee
Rade
Eden Parlom
G. W—Moeth
Misa Kiratie ‘Thorp
Eden Ghange
Poor Hono
Odd Fellows
Hell
W.T. Christensen
al. A. Horton
Seumtars
Litee
Clarence McDonnel
Win. Zambrisky
Sun
F Hall
A. Ridney Jones
FLW
Wilbert
W. GT
Lot
Condemnation Proposed for Big Tree National Park Lands
Senate and House bills seek to condemn lands in the Yellowstone region for public use. Jerome Dorking and de Vries urge action to file suit within sixty days, appoint commissioners, and determine just compensation for all interests before the United States takes title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Washington
Tnterive
Hermann Hive
Congress
Whiteside
Jose
Sperry
Anher
Hermann
Senate
Monge
United States Circuit Court
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park
Thes Parka
Death of Canal Scheme Ends Nicaraguan Concession
The Maritime Canal Companys bid to build a 2 ship canal to Nicaragua has been canceled by the Nicaraguan government after a fourty five month period dispute. Arbitration was proposed as the contract allowed, but Nicaragua declined to extend the period and has revoked the concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritione Company
Washington
Niesragman Cineermment Hag
Maritime Canal Company
United States
Nicaragua
Merry
Hay
Managua
Consis
Chaimns
Nicammynau Goverment
New Laws for Philippines Adopt American Procedure System
A late 19th century report outlines Philippine adoption of the American system of procedure. It notes abolition of ecclesiastical courts, public trials with cross examination, and expanded rights for defendants. The piece also mentions universal jurisdiction over crimes and a shift away from prior Spanish legal methods. A separate item reports changes in Danish ministry with King Christian appointing a new cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
York
Sua Frei Manilagaye
Supreme Court
State Chamber
Ihe
Sarches
Eight Hour Workday Bill Advances in House Labor Committee
The House Committee on Labor held a special meeting and reported favorably on the Gard ner eight hour bill. It mandates that U S contracts with federal territories or districts include a maximum eight-hour workday for laborers or mechanics and imposes penalties for violations. Provisions allow waivers for war time military or metal works and exclude penalties where emergency causes apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Housé
Jyntony
United States
District of Colombiv
District of Columbia
oFagan
Tunnel Chilcoot Mountain Plan Promises Rail and Mines
Tacoma reports the Chilcoot Tunnel Company securing assurances from the British Columbian Parliament to begin boring a tunnel through Chilcoot Mountain in Alaska. Canadian capital backs the project with $120,000 for the first 3500 foot tunnel, a second 7000 foot tunnel, and a total estimated cost near $1.7 million, linking a broad gauge electric railway from Dea to White Morse Rapid, carrying freight with limited passenger service and promising valuable quartz properties along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Chilcoot
Chilcoot Mountain
Maska
Herman Vanders
Vancouver
B. G
Ican
Dea
White Morse Rapida
Chilcoot Meotain
Lassengers
Atlin mining spark reopens amid American effort
Reports from Atlin Alaska and British Columbia describe renewed American mining activity after talk of repeal of the exclusion law. Miners expect hundreds of idle workers to return within two months as hydraulic prospects and new investments are pursued. Also noted is a major Yukon river project and preparations for the spring navigation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Atlin
British Columbia
David Groner
Canadiana
Nate
Worly-Mile
Alaska
John Paterson
H W. Baker
E. Petergon
L. Price
M. Rasmuegen
Dayson
Yukon
Bennett
St. Michael
Dawson
Skagway
Turkey
Packing Combine Organized At Puget Sound
Puget Sound Packing Company organized in Suttle Washington with capital stock of 500 000 under T S McGovern New York. Officers include BLA Seaborg president James D Hoge Jr vice president J Q Thorn secretary treasurer. Absorbs Aber yon Packing Fairhaven and National Packing Port Angeles and twenty fishing traps on Margret Sound. Base Fairhaven, capacity 5000 cases per day planned. Port Angeles plant held in reserve. End of 2 New York Clubmen died in New York Hospital from morphine overdose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound Company
Adacehs Tee
Migwest Northweat Caumeries
Suttle
Wash
Puget Farm Packing Company
T. 8. McGiovern
New York
Bla. Seaborg
James D. Hoge Jr
J. QO. Tanthorn
Ami Pressurer. Thrace
T.B. McGovern
Aber Yon Packing Company
Fairhaven
National Packing Company of
Port Angeles
Ranc Erie
Marget Sound
Reveree
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The
Hayward Review
Hayward
Cal
Hibhahed
T. & C. R. Morgan
Hayward Poktative
Ecard Clawe Angtter
Mnnd
Haa
Wan
Waters
Hae
Wil Ba
Alka Worl
Aurvera
Cape
Atefred II
Brooka
Hage
Maria I. Smith
San Francisco Mint
War Department
Romietta
West Afrion
Anit
Admirl Wiehborn
Navy
Pacific Coast
Mare Ishind Navy Yard
Bremerton
Puget Sound
Kimberley
Manila
Siam
San Francisco
Howse Committee On
Dis
Secretare
Burrows
Spain
Shafter
London
Standard
Vienna
Greece
Greeve
Corin
England
J Furgeon Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Lunsford D. Fidl Halstead A. Staosfiell
Philippine Islands
Perry
Sumgeor Frick
Nsfield
Honolulu
W. J. Volkmar
Adtiue Gal General's Department
Bat
Department of the Lakes
Army
Colsmnel Volkmar
Jesu
Latin Quarter
Napoleon
Gambetta
Flogqugt
Verri
Mvst
Habiine
Verlaing
Asradicaee
Siti
Ubedanks
Lareet Amier Plate
United Kinedete
Eeudidate
Ermyaties
Stephen Faracas
Christopher Forness
Weer Harthepoy
Panne
Post Office
San Franviaca
Oaklandl
Oaklanel
Oakland
Fravolco
Eamn
Ean Francisco
Geo. Qakes
Cab
Steebiver
Enginca
Township
Buckeye
E. W. Merwin
Corg
Watkins
Alameda County
Browdway Sterct
California
Aden
Rebbe Sehwol
Churcil
Sabbetl Peretees
Irayer
Alfred J. Cree
Fatholic Church
Cyreref
Ker
Father Lally
Trinity Eviscofal Church
Corer Grace
Venton Avenue
J. Fenton Smith
Sundey
Iter
Leow
Tretees
John H. Maar
Wim Fawrence
H.C. Peters
Nerwin
Gham
W. Heres
Toren Gerk
A Collins
Aliget E. Fischers Marchal
W. J. Tamnge
de. A. J. Dean
Castro Street
Wayward
Cat
Olive—Gates
Connor
Nawama Sirgen
Alameda Cousty
Advwaun
Gatapokria
And
White Sewing Machine Co
Post Street
Stockton
Philippines
Gopenzhazen
Chrician
Vorring
Righ
Vic Prevent
Escuit
Gardner Bl
Wertime Labor
Yokohama
Corcan Straits
Kobe
Japan
Maranon Cronpe
Helene
Lourenzo Margeez
Cromjo
St. Helena
Haa Gnally
Falst
Constantinople
Tewike Pasha
Straue
Tiha
Porte
Turkes
America
Test College
Teganl
Harry S Martindale
New York Hospital
Timate Seth
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