Move to appoint Evans vice admiral on Pacific voyage
Washington March 1 naval officers plan a discreet welcome for Admiral Evans as the fleet sails to the Pacific. They hope congress will reestablish the rank of vice admiral so Evans can hold that title briefly between San Francisco arrival and retirement, citing the British fleet as a comparison.
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Washington
Admiral Evans
Golden Gate
Congress
Evans
San Francisco
Navy Department
British House
Edward Cuthbertson Dies After Illness in Holzner Room
Edward Cuthbertson aged about sixty eight died at 9 30 last night in the Holzner after a week long battle with rheumatic heart disease He had a long varied career from Omaha to Cheyenne Deadwood Rapid City and later as a commercial traveler He leaves a son Edward Jr in Kansas City and a daughter Margaret with two other children from his second marriage in early life he was a livery man and later engaged in transfer coal and ranch work in South Dakota and the Black Hills districts He was born in Edinburgh Scotland and came to the United States at eighteen
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Black Hills
Holzner
Margaret
Edinborough
Scotland
United States
Omaha
Cheyenne
H. B. Young
Deadwood
Rapid City
Smithville
Allen Brothers
Edward, Jr
Kansas City
Mystery Surrounds Death of City Firm Head
The story notes who was with him at the time of death and lists family connections. It mentions James of Salt Lake City, Ray of New York, and a wife in Salt Lake City who visited four weeks ago. The Adams Webster company offices are referenced and funeral arrangements await word from his wife and sons.
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Adams, Webster Company
James
Salt Lake City
Ray
New York
Loot Hoard Recovered From Liffey River Thefts
Three men spotted looking into the River Liffey banks led to drag netting that yielded large boxes smeared with mud. Police opened the finds revealing a vast cache of silverware and jewelry tied to burglaries across Ireland over years. Authorities estimate the value in the thousands of dollars.
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Dublin
Oblin
Ireland
Liffey
Emma Goldman Plans Anarchist Meeting Address
Emma Goldman says she will attend anarchist meetings in Chicago and address them. She declares no sympathy for Father Leo Heinrichs, praises his slayer, regrets Averbuch’s killing, and warns police will arrest her if incendiary language is used.
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Chicago
Emma Goldman
Leo Heinrichs
Averbuch
Shippy
Hils
Strike Declared Off At Goldfield Under Tonopah Wages
Local 920 of the Western Federation of Miners voted 455 to 256 to accept the Tonopah wage scale and end the strike on properties paying that scale. Thirteen lease representatives agreed earlier. nine owners refuse to grant the alliance keeping the strike alive against those works. The miners elected a conservative president by four to one, opposing the radical.
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Goldfield
Western Federation of Miners
Mine Owners’ Association
German Critics Cite Collinwood Fire Shortcomings
Berlin dispatch notes German commentators harshly critique U S safety standards after the Collinwood fire. They say such a disaster would be unlikely in Germany and express sympathy while condemning conditions that allow accidents to happen.
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Berlin
Ress
United States
Germany
Threat to Priest Ends in Guarded Safety
Providence Rhode Island March 6 a letter threatening death was left on the tar of Notre Dame church in Central Falls. Rev Father Beland faces protection as police suspect the same anarchist group linked to theDenver case. Congregation members aid in securing his safety.
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Father Beland
Notre Dame
Central Falls
Ler Heinrichs
Denver
Railroads Face New Hours Law In Overnight Enforcement
Washington reports the new federal act to limit railroad workers hours takes effect today. Railroads discuss enforcement costs, potential extensions, and compliance steps as Congress debates repeal efforts with some carriers already pledging adherence while most await guidance from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Law Victory Acknowledged By Labor For Traveling Public
A group cites long effort in obtaining legislation from Congress including the Employers Liability act. They call the law a victory for workers and travelers, highlighting broader protections and access to justice.
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Congress
Senator Allison Reaches Historic Senate Longevity
Iowa Senator William Boyd Allison turns eighty today while hailed as the longest serving member in U.S. history and the oldest aside from Maryland’s Whyte. His stable health and sharp mind keep him active on committees as speculation swirls about a possible re election in 1914.
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Maror
William Boyd Allison
Iowa
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United States Senate
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Maryland
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Cullom
Illinois
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Teller
Colorado
Senator Proctor
Vermont
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New York
Depew
House
Senate
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Allilson
Senator Morrill
Cummne
Alison
Hawaii Expects Fleet From Honolulu Plans Advance Provisions
San Francisco reports from February indicate preparations for AdmiralWins fleet to be victualed and entertained in Honolulu if it arrives. The 20 000 crewed fleet would strain fresh vegetables and island fruits unless cultivation expands. Navy coal stock already 60 000 tons, more than annual needs, supporting the likelihood of the fleet’s Pacific arrival.
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San Francisco
Cal
Honolulu
Wons
Honalu
Pacific
North Collinwood Disaster Death Toll and Inquest Updates
Cleveland Ohio March 6 report on the North Collinwood school fire shows 164 dead with 137 identified and 27 unidentified mutilated bodies. The coroner's inquest began with witnesses, while first funerals were held and a general service for unidentified victims is planned.
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Cleveland
North Collinwood
St. Josph’s Catholic
Eut
North Dakota Battleship Near Launch At Fore River Yard
Rushin g speeds in U S Navy shipbuilding mark a record pace for the 20000 ton battleship North Dakota now under construction at Fore River yards Quincy. Keel laid four months ago and the hull nearly twenty percent complete launch expected around early October. Naval experts hail the progress as remarkable given the ship’s size and engineering challenges.
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Boston
Moss
United States Navy
North Dakota
Fore River
Quincey
New Jersey Democrats Plan Dinner to Oppose Davis
Hudson County Democratic Dinner honors City Collector Robert S. Davis. The event aims to unseat Davis as leader of Hudson Democrats and thwart Senator Tomes Smith Jr. in favor of Gilliam Bryan at Denver convention aims.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Hudson
Robert S. Davis
Davis
United States
Tomes Smith, Jr
Democrati Organization
Smith
Bryan
Denver
Nebraska railroads adopt nine hour law compliance
Nebraska railroad managers vote to follow the intent of the new nine hour law from March 4. General Manager Mohler's office confirms hiring of many telegraphers and other staff, with about thirty to sixty positions at North Western, Union Pacific, Hirtington, and related lines. A hearing is underway before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
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Congress
Ted
Ees
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
District Court of the
Daniel Willard
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Willard
Willad
Interstate Commerce Mission
Omaha
Nebraska
Mohler
Union Peifie
Hirtington
Interstate Commerce Commision
Floating Palace Yacht Iolande launched for Morton Plant
Lehi March 4 The new twin screw steam yacht Iolande built for Morton F Plant of the New York Yacht Club was launched at Ronage Ferguson yards. It measures 295 feet overall with a 74 inch beam and a 16 foot 6 inch draught. The vessel is described as one of America's largest and most magnificent private yachts with exceptional accommodations and thoroughly worked out arrangements.
Canadian Mining Men Open Their Tenth Annual Convention
Ottawa hosts the Canadian Mining Institute for its tenth annual convention at the Russell House. The three day program opens with a governor general address and features numerous technical papers, ending with a formal banquet Friday night.
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Ont
Canadian Mining Institute
Russell House
Hig
Ariely
Dischalson
Peculiar Reward for Cleaning Hogs Shocks Colorado
March 4. One of the region’s best known farmers offers a prize for best method of washing 100 fat hogs for Denver market. Hirthalomew has fattening hogs using a water spray from the Greeley sugar factory, but the sticky feed and dirt hinder cleaning, presenting a serious problem.
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Ghieley
Horthalonew
Denver
Hirthalomew Lida
Greeley
Trusted Official Betrayed Germany for Money
In New York in March a report claimed a German consulate tip led to the arrest of Captain Ener, accused of betraying German war secrets for pay. The article asserts a trusted official betrayed his country for money.
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Ener
Germany
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