Anti Japanese Riots Plot Uncovered On Pacific Coast
A Vancouver dispatch reports the Pacific coast anti Japanese plot funded by the American Asiatic Exclusion league aimed at riots from Vancouver to San Francisco with a final clash during Evans Atlantic fleet passage. Seattle and Vancouver meetings sparked hostilities among promoters and a riot like flare up as factions split over the parade plan. Baseball magnates hold spring meetings in New York to decide rule and schedule changes.
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Portland
American-Asiatic Exclusion League
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
B. C
Bellingham
Wash
Ore
San Francisco
Cal
San Nolaco
Pacific
Seattle
League
Golden Gate
Exclusion League
Gordon Grant
Bam Geshard
Grant
New York
National League
Waldorf-Astoria
Breslin
Leageus
Arrest All Chicago Reds Stirred by Denver Priest Killing
Chicago police warned anarchists to leave the city within hours or be arrested as detectives say they have the Reds under guard. The Denver priest assassination sparked plans for violence against priests in Chicago and authorities alerted church leaders to monitor threats.
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Denver
Chicago
Whippy
Chicago “Rede
Shippy
M. E. Dunne
Chicago Archdiovere
Conflicting Gusher Rumors Ripple Through Vale and La Grande
The La Grande observer reports conflicting tips on a well near Vale with two parties claiming a gusher while others deny any flow. Letters from workers and a bank cashier express uncertainty as officials seek verification amid on site visits and limited communication.
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F. J. Bradley
Malheur
Vale
Ore
la Grande Observer
Wells
la Grands Observer
Gusher
J. P. Dunniway
First National Bank
Enormous bribe offered Ruef in libel suit
In San Francisco on February 27 the Bulletin reported that William Tevis offered Abe Ruef a 1,000,000 bribe to secure Bay Cities Water Works property for 10,500,000 by the old San Francisco board of supervisors. Tevis and editor Fremont Older defended the statements, claiming they have confessions supporting the tale and that the suit lacks good faith.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
William Tevis
Bay Cities Water Works Company
San Perseiesa
Water Company
R. A. Crothers
The
Bulletin Today
Tevis
Bulletin
Fremont Older
Hoff Cook
Triel
Tevig
Tevie
Pay Cities Water Company
Board of Supervisors
Rumors Clouds Vale Bank Promoters and Oil Stock
The text alleges that promoters at another Vale bank are trying to cover up activities. It is rumored the company has drilled wells and then plugged them in an effort to buoy the oil stock market.
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Clark
Vale Bank
Hounds Hunt Coyote for 24 Hours in County
Spokane reports W H Taulman of Foot Hill delivered a record bounty scalp from a coyote after a 24 hour chase by nine Missouri bloodhounds. The dogs tracked from Saturday noon to Sunday night, with the coyotes pups aiding in training as Taulman plans continued hunting to curb local coyote numbers.
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Spokane
County Auditor's Office
W. H. Toulman
Foot Hill
Mr. Taulman
Earthquake Strikes Valdez Alaska in Feb Shock
A powerful quake hit Valdez Alaska on Friday marking the strongest since 1993. The event caused cable failures to Seattle and Seward and briefly cut outside communication before one link was restored. The tremor lasted about 30 seconds with aftershocks following.
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Alaska
Valdez
Seattle
Seward
Mardi Germs Bout at New Orleans Ring To Feature Moran Lynch
New Orleans February 27. Mardi Gras visitors can witness a ten round featherweight clash as Jimmy Moran of Brooklyn and Johnny Lynch of Boston are scheduled to fight at the Young Men's Athletic Club.
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New Orleans
Jimmy Moran
Brooklyn
Tohnny Lynch
Boston
Young Men's Athletic Club
Bankrupt railroad seeks receivership amid debt default
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York files for receivership in federal court after failing to pay interest on a 1892 bond. T J Freeman appointed receiver to protect property and revenues on the Gould Line, which operates 1169 miles of track. Mardi Gras preparations fill New Orleans as crowds gather for festivities led by King Tex and a grand pageant.
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Metropolitan Trust Company
Gould Line
Dallas
Texas
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York
Meek
Federal Court
T. J. Freeman
New Orleans
King Tex
Fire destroys Glenmaxe apartments district in San Francisco
A roof fire at the Glenmaxe apartment house in San Francisco on February 27 spread to nearby structures including the Imperial hotel and Bryan Malley’s house. The blaze caused about 20,000 dollars in losses and left several lodgers narrowly escaping serious harm.
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San Francisco
Glenmaxe
Imperial
Bryan Malley
Muse
Dolliver to Address Bankers in Philadelphia Dinner
Senator J P Dolliver of Town will speak at the annual dinner of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association in the Belle vue Stratford tonight. About 475 bankers and officials will attend with William McElroy and Dr Silas McBee of New York among speakers. Invitations went to Governor Stuart James McCrea PA Railroad president and George F Baer Reading president.
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Stuart
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
George F. Baer
The
Reading
McFarland Walsh Fight Set in San Francisco Prompted Hopes
In San Francisco on February 28 Packy McFarland and Fred Walsh square off in a 20 round bout at 192 pounds. The Engilahman recently defeated Maur ice Sayers and had a disputed decision with Charley Neary in Milwaukee. In Florida Charlie Powell faces a potential hanging as Governor weighs a reprieve.
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San Francisco
Packy McFarland
Fred Walsh
Engilahman
Maurice Sayers
Charley Neary
Milwaukee
Chicago
Piorida Negro
St. Augustine
Fia
Charly Powell
Jalyard
Powell
Elreult
Powell Receives Death Sentence for Double-Barrel Slaying
Powell was condemned to death for killing John Rogers in Bunnell last summer after a quarrel over alleged slander of his wife. He fled to Georgia before being captured by Sheriff Jerry and is indifferent to his fate after the death warrant was read. In St Louis, Taft gains support at the Missouri Republican Convention as Cannon backers fail to stem Taft’s popularity.
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Powell
Bunnell
John Rogers
Rogers
Legation
Georgia
Jerry
St. Louis
Taft
Wison
Missouri
Chicago
Society Ladies Tableau At Plaza For Charity
New York February 27. Mrs John Jacob Astor will enter a tableaux at the Plaza hotel this evening and tomorrow, displaying her figure for charity. Mrs Clarence Mackay Miss Nora Langhorne and the Duchess of Rutherford are named among participants in a living picture event praised as the era's most gorgeous social function for philanthropy. Thousands have funded cen tuelum and the lavish decor backs the cause with proceeds to be announced.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Plaza Hotel
Renaon
Clarence Mackay
Nora Langhorne
Virginia
Duchess of Rutherland
Taft War Flares In Oklahoma Delegates Questioned
Oklahoma City February 17 The Second District Convention opens tomorrow with delegates likely chosen without instructions. The 14 Chicago bound delegates are expected to be uninstructed amid factional turmoil led by Taft supporters and old guard leaders. The state convention thus faces possible skirmishes as factions contest instructions and influence.
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Chicago
Tall State
Oklahoma City
Okahoma
Washington
Tutt
Colgate
Oki
Taft
Chen
Charles Hunter
State Central Committee
Jake Hamnon
Lawton
Dennis Flynn
Bill Grimes
Atone
Amagh an Athletic Club Cards Big Fight Night at Schenectady
In Schenectady New York on February 17 the Amagh an Athletic club announces a strong fight card headlined by Willie Lewis and Jimmie Evans both known for recent sparring with the Sharkey Athletic club in New York. Bert Keyes Emergency Kelly is also listed in a featured matchup expected to draw a fast-paced round up.
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Schenectady
Amaghan Athletic Club
Willie Lewis
Jimmie Evan
Tex
Sharkey Athletic Club
New York
Bert Keyes
Kelly
Republican Convention in Bescon St Louis
Fragmentary report notes a Republican convention in St Louis on February 17. It mentions party members, national committee input, and uncertainty about Italy stemming a wave. The text is garbled and unclear on specific outcomes or names.
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Bescon
St. Louis
Forge
Altero
Chicago
Italy
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la Grande
Wiliam Wright
B. W. Benson
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Benson
Ay Vale
Anale
Evening Observer
la Grands
Ol] Gueher
WM. Wright
G. W. Benson
la Grande Ren
Yale
Oll
Ruef
Tevis-Bulletin
Abo Rwef
Mardi Germs
McParland and Walsh
Ladies Posen
Tableau
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Upton Sinclair
Oklahoma
Hill’s Drug Store
Oreon
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