Fire and Starvation Hit Minnesota and West in Deep Freeze
In brutal winter weather across Minnesota Montana Washington and British Columbia a blaze destroyed Albion Washington and Priest River Idaho incurring 100000 in losses. Starvation drove cattle deaths totaling 200000 as cattle perish on grazing lands amid the cold.
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Albion, Wash
Priest River
Idaho
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Montana
Washington
British Columbia
Butte
Albion
Taft Receives Callers Then Attends Newark Banquet
President Taft meets constituents at Henry Taft's home in Washington. At 4 PM he rides to Newark to attend a banquet as a guest of the board of trade and returns to Washington at midnight.
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Washington
Taft
Henry
Newark
Board of Trade
Heyburn Proposes Senate Probe of Third Degree
Washington Feb 24 Senator Heyburn a Republican from Idaho introduced in the Senate a resolution demanding senatorial investigation of the third degree as used by law officers. The measure was sent to the judiciary committee.
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Washington
Heyburn
Idaho
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Packing Co Faces Grand Jury Book Reveal Probe
Jersey City, Feb. 24. Prosecutor Garvin filed action to compel National Packing Co to present its books before the grand jury amid the beef probe. Supreme Justice Sware is expected to sign the mandatory order for the books this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Garvin
National Packing Company
Supreme Justice
Sware Iw Ukely
Taft Declines to Answer Telegram From Philadelphia Strike Officials
President Taft will not answer the telegram received today from striking union officials in Philadelphia explaining their attitude in the strike. The message was referred to Labor Commissioner Neill for consideration.
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Washington
Taft
Philadelphia
Neill
Insurgent Republican Gardner Urges Tariff Unity
Washington February 24 Rep Gardner Republican of Massachusetts conservative insurgent urged in the house that all Republicans stand by the protective tariff in the coming elections even if defeated He said the tariff was not responsible for high living costs and that meats are cheaper in Washington than in Canada He charged the Democratic party with inconsistency in blaming low prices for hard times in 1896 and high prices now
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Washington
Gardner
Massachusetts
House
Canada
Democratic Party
North Dakota Dairymen Meet at Jamestown Convention
Jamestown hosts the North Dakota Dairymen's association annual convention starting February 24 with a two day session. The repeal of the oleomargarine tax and other dairy industry issues will be debated. Nationally reputed experts address the gathering as the dairy products display and machinery exhibit the largest ever seen at a North Dakota association convention.
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Jamestown
N. D
North Dakota Dairymen’s Association
Representative Townsend Defends Interstate Commerce Bill
Washington February 24 Representative Townsend of Michigan defended the administration's interstate commerce bill, saying it prohibits issuance of railroad stocks below par. He claimed only wind and water speculators oppose the measure.
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Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Police search for George W. Coleman in Cambridge bank wreck
Heaton February 24. Police in about a dozen cities hunt George W. Coleman the twelve dollar bookkeeper who wrecked the National City Bank at Cambridge by absconding with 144000 dollars and injuring a divorced woman on whom Coleman lavished attention.
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Heaton
Fep
Geo. Ww. Coleman
National City Bank
Cambridge
Coleman
Columbus College Fire Ravages Catholic School
NO INSURANCE WAS CARRIED. MANY KILLED AND WOUNDED. The Columbus College, a Catholic institution established recently, was burned yesterday. Water service was frozen and the building lay outside city limits. The school closed two weeks ago but will reopen in other buildings. Sophia Bulgaria reports Turkish and Bulgarian troops engaged in fierce battle with many killed and wounded on both sides. The conflict stems from anti monarchist sentiment against King George. Contributions are coming from the Knights of Columbus. The Indian school and other buildings were secured from the government last summer by Bishop O Gorman.
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Chamberlain
Columbus College
O'Gorman
Knights of Columbus
Sophia
Bulgaria
George
Apostolic Delegate Resigns Position Over US Appointments
Rome reports Monsignor Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States, sent his resignation to the Vatican after American appointments were made without his approval. The Vatican today induced withdrawal of the resignation from the offended prelate upon the assurance of future cooperation.
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Rome
Monsignor Falconio
United States
Vatican
Abdul Hamid Not Dead Amid Reports
Rumors of Abdul Hamid's death were contradicted as officials stated he is alive. The report notes unclear sources and urges verification while confirming no deceased status.
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Abdul Hamid
Mines to Resume Operations Across Colusa District
Reports indicate major mines including Copper Company sites at west Colusa and O'Smond, along with Clark Peseothion, will restart operations immediately as legal and logistical issues are resolved.
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Mated, Copper Company
West Colusa
O ‘Smond Mines
Clark Peseothion
Harry Thaw Seeks Transfer From Matteawan Asylum
Fishkill Landing N Y Feb 24 A hearing opened on whether Harry K Thaw should remain at the Matteawan asylum for the criminally insane or be moved to another state facility Thaw said his privileges are curtailed he is not allowed desired foods and is forced to associate with dangerous lunatics during the proceedings
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Thaw
Matteawan
Provisional Army 18 Seizes Western Nicaragua Front
From Bluefields dated February 24 reports say four divisions of the provisional army control western Nicaragua while government officials flee Managua. Madris troops desert in large numbers and revolutionists reportedly captured Grenada with plans to seize the capital.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Managua
Madris
Grenada
REMNANTS OF MADRIZ ARMY EXPECT MANAGUA CAPTURE
Bluefield February 24. Provisional troops expected to complete victory over government forces and capture Managua within hours as fighting continues.
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Provisional
Madriz
Managua
Lhatrada
Capitalist Walsh 18 Recovering in Texas
Thomas F. Walsh the Denver capitalist who is ill in San Antonio Texas is slowly recovering from his illness and his condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitalist Walsh
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Thomas F. Walsh
Denver
Mississsippi Senator Nominated by Legislature
Mississippi legislature ratified Leroy Percis as United States senator in an afternoon session, defeating former Governor Vardaman amid tense political maneuvering. The vote confirms Percis for the federal post as political rounds and last minute shifts influenced the outcome.
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Jackson, Miss
Leroy Percis
United States
Vardaman
Mother Loses Four Children In County Court Action
In Russell County Court Judge Russell hears Emma Kamkampa and five children case. Court orders four older children to Sioux Falls children home while she retains the youngest, with possible future visitation depending on her ability to care for them. Allie Jewell from the children’s home attends as a witness.
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State Children's Home
Allie Jewell
John T. Heffron
Russell
Mra. Denney
Mra. Kamkamones
Blatt
Lead
One Man Killed in Kentucky Mine
A dust explosion at Iron Mountain company mine in Central City Kentucky today killed Warren Gibbs the first man to enter the mine.
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Kentucky
Central City
Iron Mountain Company
Warren Gibbs
Arbitors Meet to Settle Strike Over Yardmen Wages
On February 23 the Illinois board of arbitration convened to arbitrate the wage dispute between the Brotherhood of Trainmen yardmen and eight railroads with terminals. The yardmen seek a five cent per hour increase.
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Illinois
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Eigh
Representative Perkins Condition Improves in Washington
Washington Feb 24 The condition of Representative Perkins of New York whose death was momentarily expected yesterday is much improved today according to bulletins by his physician. Despite his advanced years the famous legislator and historian is making a valiant fight for his life.
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Washington, D. C
Perking
New York
Imerday
Taft Causes Hour-Long Delay In Washington Traffic
Washington February 24 President Taft prompted a traffic halt lasting over an hour in the Union Station area upon his return from New York. No signals or trains moved as the executive car arrived around midnight from New Jersey.
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Washington
Washington Union Station
Taft
New York
New Jersey
Wolgast Says He Will Fight All Comers in San Francisco
Feb 24 Wolgast announces he will meet all challengers in San Francisco after three months. He claims he has defeated Nelson twice and can do so again. He agrees to Nelsons offer of 10900 dollars for a rematch.
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San Francisco
Wolgast
Nelson
Adoption push debated as city considers new government form
Mitchll, S. 10, Feb 24 reports a spe ion is held today on the adoption of a new form of government. Officials say the efficient and economic administration will curb aff- 3 served to prevent many from advocating any 30 that it appears doubtful r the proposal will be adopt-
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Mitchll
Leonard mine to resume operations under new management
In Mont Feb 24 workers including hoist pumpmen compressors and oilers will resume operations at one of the largest mines in Butte. General Manager Gillie of Amalgamated Copper Company directs the revived effort at Colusa and Diamond with Clark’s proposition backing an immediate restart.
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E, Mont
Leonard
Mt of
Gillie
Clark
Secretary Ballinger Ready to Resign
Washington reports Secretary of the Interior Ballinger plans to resign once congressional investigations of his acts finish. Associates say he waits for Congress verdict so the move does not seem forced.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Congress
Bank Bookkeeper Steals $144000 Shakes Cambridge Bank
Washington reports the National City Bank of Cambridge Massachusetts was closed by the comptroller of currency after a $144000 defalcation by a bank bookkeeper. The incident triggers scrutiny and potential losses for depositors and the banking system.
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Washington
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Mass
Comptroller of Currency
Wages Question Keeps Union Vote Open at Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore February 24 tension eased as President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad said the company would arbitrate with trainmen on the wage raise. Employees will continue a vote to decide on the counter proposal already submitted by the company.
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Baltimore
General Eastern Railroad
Williard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Quaker City Strikes Paralyze City as Riots Enflame
Philadelphia faces a general strike after carmen workers quit awaiting a trades conference with Senator Penrose. Governor Stuart deploys ten thousand state militiamen to quell possible outbreaks. Last night riots left three boys shot during attacks on a market street car as a mob seized rifles from fencibles.
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Philadelphia
Carmen
Senator Penrose
Washington
Stuart
Charles J. McLean
Newark Stationary Firemen's Union
Murphy
Central Labor Union
McLean
Fencibles
Case of Accused Pastor Reopened
Harrisburg February 24 The court of appeals of the Methodist Episcopal church convened to hear the appeal of Rev Dr George H Dwyer of Rochester New York He was convicted in the Genesee conference at Buffalo last summer of violating a contract with the Western Methodist Book Concern to pay 2000 upon publication of a set of books and of unministerial behavior
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Harrisburg
George H. Dwyer
Rochester
N. Y
Court of Appeals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles W. Smith
Portland
Ore
Genessee
Buffalo
Dyer
Western Methodist Book Concern
Aso
Wolgast Defeats Nelson for Lightweight Crown in Fortieth Round
Ad Wolgast defeats Battling Nelson in the fortieth round at Richmond Arena California to win the lightweight world title. Nelson fought hard and nearly won in the twenty second round by flooring Wolgast with a right jab before Wolgast dominated the later rounds. Postfight, Nelson offered $10,000 for a rematch. Joe Gans challenged Wolgast to a twenty round bout elsewhere.
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Richmond Arena
Cal
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Slickep
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Virginia Bride Weds U S N Officer in California
Miss Agnes Marshall Taliaferro of Orange County Virginia traveled across the continent to wed Samuel A. Clement in St Pauls Episcopal Church Oakland California The bride is descended from Chief Justice Marshall and is related to Rev Alexander Allen The bridegroom is son of State Senator Clement of Danville Virginia
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Oakland
Cal
Virginia
Agnes Marshall Taliaferro
Orange County
Samuel A. Clement
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Alexander Allen
Marshall
Old Dominion
Clement
Danville
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Perkins
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Ing
Mresident
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Quaker City
Battling Nelson
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