Utah News Roundup Highlights Frontiers and Officials
A Utah roundup notes doubled labor for the Utah and Pacific, a new Parowan roller mill nearly ready, and a Rio Grande Western bid for eight miles of grade up Provo Canyon. Other items cover a Salt Lake Wilding bill, statewide weather, Mine Valley crop delays, Richfield high school revival, gubernatorial appointments, and various local incidents and developments.
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Rio Grande Western
Provo Canyon
Deer Creal
Utah Senate stalemate ends as Cannon fails election
The Utah Legislature adjourned at 12:13 am after 166 ballots without naming a US senator. Rawlings remains the state’s sole representative for now. Final vote details show Cannon and Cannon allies garnering the largest totals, with numerous shifts and speeches marking the lengthy contentious process.
American Soldiers Given Royal Decrption by Natives
Manila dispatch reports the steamer Nustri Zeno delta arriving from Hollo with quiet conditions and frequent skirmishes in outlying districts. Negros commissioners landed at Harold and do useful work, St Paul battalion landed at Negros on March 4, and Goodall's battalion reached Cebu without opposition. Signal corps linked with Uollo. Captain Tilley relayed news to General Miller.
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Manila
Maritime Steam Navigation Company
Hollo
Negros
Harold
St. Paul
Smith
Signal Corps
Uollo
Tilley
Miller
Goodall
Cebu
Eity
Milton Green Contempt Case Dismissed in Grant Probe
The Sacramento assembly dismissed contempt proceedings against Milton J. Green U S Grant's political manager who refused to reveal which legislative candidates he aided with Grant funds. Dibble moved to dismiss noting earlier remarks but the charges are ended with the investigation closed.
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Sacramento
Cal
Assembly
Milton J. Green
U. S. Grant
Grant
Dibble
Green
Cubans Want Annexation Report From Atlanta Expert
C F Hawkins of New York, returning from Havana where he aided in examining Cuba's finances, says representatives want annexation and prefer U S troops to remain until order is restored and Cuba ready for annexation.
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Atlanta
C. F. Hawkins
New York
Havana
Ladlow
Saya
United States
Cuba
Vigilance Committee Formed After City Robberies
In Tacoma Washington citizens met at the chamber of commerce to denounce police incompetence and form a vigilance committee. A subcommittee asked Sheriff Mille to head the vigilantes and the group vowed to drive out suspicious characters from the city.
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Tacoma
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Sheri? Mille
McKinley Rejects Provisional Army Plan in Cuba and Philippines
President McKinley decides not to use the compromise army bill to form a 45000 volunteer provisional force. He plans to keep 65000 regulars until July 1 and rapidly withdraw volunteers from Cuba and the Philippines as regulars are sent in. He may appoint volunteer officers for the 65000 and would enlist more only if future needs demand.
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Washington
McKinley
War Department
Ban
Cuba
Philippines
Rebels Bolted as U S Forces Rout Filipino Rebels
Manila March 9 A detachment of General Hale and General Wheaton brigades fought two hours clearing front lines on both river banks. Rebels fled at first sign of advance and broke into small groups while returning fire. American forces pushed rapid advances and tank movements, routing rebels to Guadaloupe on the right and toward Marijuin on the left. Private Lovejoy of the Washington volunteers was killed by a stray bullet. Seven men were wounded.
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Manila
Hale
Wheaton
Guadaloupe
Marijuini
Lovejoy
Washington Volunteers
Order Prevails at Bluefields as Revolution Ends
Washington reports United States consul at San Juan del Norte says Captain Symonds from Marietta arrived with news Keyes departed March 1 for Colombia. revolution ended, order prevails at Bluefields. Foreigners previously in the revolution left with passports for New Orleans. government troops took peaceful possession of Roma on Monday.
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Washington
Department of State
Sorsby
United States
San Juan del Norte
Symonds
Marietta
Bluefelds
Keyes
Colombia
Bluefields
New Orleans
Clancy
Roma
Fitzsimmons Jeffries Purse Bid Development
Jeffries manager accepts a California syndicate bid for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight. William Brady reports the San Francisco syndicate bid of 10000 dollars as the highest so far. Fitzsimmons and Julian have not responded. Holland informs Brady and the Chicago camp of the bid acceptance.
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Jeffries
California
New York
Mareh C
Dan Holland
Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Willliam A. Brady
San Francisco
Pitzsimmons
Julian Haw
Holland
Chicago
Hrady
Italy Demands China Apology Over San Mun May Naval Concession
Rome reports the Italian government is determined to obtain an apology from China after the taung-yamen refused Sig nor Martano's demand for a San Mun May concession in Che Kiang for a naval base and economic station. A squadron of five cruisers with 100 guns and 1,500 men will soon arrive at Sam Muo bay.
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Rome
China
Taung Ilyamen
Signor Martano
Pekin
San Mun May
Che Kiang
Sam Muo Bay
Choate Returns From Windsor With Gratified Reception
London reports Ambassador Joseph H Choate has returned from Windsor after an audience with Queen Victoria. He declines to discuss the ceremony or visit but says he was grateful for the cordial reception and denies carrying a special autograph letter from President McKinley.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Windsor
Vicwria
Mel Kioley
Rebel forces massacre civilians during China city takeovers
A Chinese rebellion is reported to have crushed imperial troops in January battles. Rebels captured several cities, killing hundreds of men women and children and burning towns, as reports describe massacres and harsh reprisals by both sides.
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Victoria
B. C
Laworrec Central
China
India
China Mall
Meng- Sheng
Shadow
Kauchon
Nin
Garrision
Manila veteran in Vancouver talks Dewey and Philippines
Passenger aboard the Empress of India Captain Fraser from London reports Admiral Dewey dined with him before leaving for Hongkong. Fraser notes Dewey believes subjugating the Philippines will take at least two years due to the islands’ staunch resistance and long struggle. He remarks Dewey’s health is poor and he should be sent home.
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Vancouver
Fraser
London
Eng
Tate
Imperial Forces
Manila
Dewey
Hongkong
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Paymaster Draws Nine Million For Cuban Troops
Paymaster General Carey U A reported to have drawn nine million dollars from the sub treasury in Washington for shipment to Cuba to pay Cuban troops under an agreed arrangement. He proceeds with a detachment of regulars to guard the funds to Havana and places the money in small safes and strong boxes en route.
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New York
General Carey
U. A
Sub-Treasury
Washington
Cuba
Carey
War Department
Hrooke
Havana
Brutalities Detailed in Murders and Mob Violence Across Cities
Reports from Vancouver and Missouri detail grisly crimes. Belgian priest Father Victorien Jean del Brousk was tortured and killed. other items recount a 60-man mob seizing inmates and forcibly abducting suspects, plus news of Princess Kalulanite's fading health in Honolulu.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jehang
China
Vicctorien Jean del Brousk
Victorien
Ile
Massive Explosive Blast Rocks Toulon Area Killing Soldiers
A powder magazine near Le Goubran between La Seyne and Toulon exploded killing all on duty and injuring others. Forty corpses have been recovered with widespread destruction across Toulon suburbs and even five miles away. The blast, caused by chemical decomposition of smokeless powder, flattened homes and split stones.
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Toulon
la Seyne
Department of War
France
Pone de Las
St. Jean de Var
Congress Ends Short Session with Adjourning Clock Back
Both chambers wound up the Fifty-fifth Congress after a rapid three‑day session ending just after midnight. The vice president adjourned the Senate at 12:04 PM and the House at 12:10 PM, with all appropriation bills approved. The Pacific cade amendment failed while armor plate price reductions prevailed. The Senate dropped the armor‑plate factory idea and the House passed 1,696 bills and resolutions to 1,200 in the prior session.
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Washington
Fifty-fifth Congress
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Congress
Italy Demands San Mun Bay Lease from China
The Italian government seeks a ninety nine year lease of San Mun bay in Chekang as a coaling station and naval base. It also requests three offshore islands and a railway from San Mun bay to Po-yao lake with mining privileges within Chekang’s southern two thirds.
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Pekin
Salvago Roggo
San Mun Bay
Germany
Kia Chou Bay
Chekang
Dewey to Receive Navy Admiral Pay Package
The late hours of Congress approved paying Admiral Dewey at the rate of 14 600 dollars yearly under a revived admiral grade. The allowance mirrors the general of the army, with an extra annual figure and monthly quarters.
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Washington
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Cannon reports total 50th congress appropriations
Washington on March 7 the official statement by Representative Joseph G Cannon Illinois chairman of the house appropriations committee sums the Fifty Fifth congress appropriations at 1 560 400 016 dollars with 673 659 200 dollars for the session and contracts authority of 50 000 000 dollars subject to future appropriations
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Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Seasion
Tornado Hits Madisonville. Three Dead and Dozens Injured
A tornado near Madisonville causing three deaths and about twelve wounded. Twelve to fifteen houses and several barns were destroyed. The storm appeared suddenly with a roaring roar as residents fled to cellars. Orchard and crop damage reported in the countryside.
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Athens
Tenn
Madisonville
Utah Legislature measures pass amid routine votes
East Lake City March 6 bills include forclomure on trust deeds and four supreme court terms while city rail crossings are debated. Salt Lake City March 7 and 9 see vetoes and approvals on tax, school funding, and county finances with multiple senator ballots and governor actions. Chicago March 8-9 reports Von Siedenfeld murder trial testimony about threats and hollow bullets.
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East Lake City
Supreme Court
Januery
Jane
Senate
Logan
McCune
Sutherland
Cannon
Nebobwr
King
Rideout
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lana
Forman
Pettions
Towne
Smeet
Weight
Seasion
Ecasion
Chotloe
Congress
McCone
Nebeker
Chicago
March
von Siedenfeld
Charles Mcdonald
Baron von Diedenfeld
McDonald
Northwest notes briefing on diverse western events
Northwest notes report outbreaks and quaran tines in Victor Colorado with food shortages feared among southern California Indians. Los Angeles experiments in artificial rain making under Prof Lowe. Denver consolidates electric and cable street railways into Denver City Tramway. Colorado Smelting sale to a New York firm for 32400000. Almond and cherry trees bloom early in California due to warm weather. Labor unrest at Vulcan mines near Gameton Colorado amid replacement of strikers. Montana passes legal prize fighting bill. Hut te offers 25000 purse for Simmons Jeffries bout. Santa Fe rumored to control California Nevada road for a San Francisco terminal. Nevada money aid for suppression of rebellion referred to treasury. Montana passes gambling penalty bill. Teller county created from El Paso with Cripple Creek district. opposition in Colorado Springs. Denver dentist attacked by two men and an accomplice. arrest. Wyoming stock loss reports mixed. cattle scarce but some care. sheep losses heavy. Avalanche near Granite mountain buries five. Nevada cattle king predicts record livestock losses from storm. Eads dies in Montana cabin. Mississippi jetty plan cited. Rad Rock Mining mill burns after $20000 build. Julesburg UP line extended. upgrades planned.
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Electric and Cable Street Railway
Denver
Denver City
Colorado Smelting and Mining Company
Butte, Mont
New York
Vulcan
Gamleon
Colo
Vnion
Montana
Hutte
Santa Fe
California & Nevada Road
San Francisco
Nevada
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Ths
Seunson
Tormey
Colorado Senate
el Paso County
Teller County
Cripple Creek
Gavin
Foster
Alkire
Wyoming
Granite Mountain
Magna Mine
White Pine
Maine Range
Nevade
E. A. Bada
James Huchanan Rada
St. Louis
Ares
Mississippi
Elliston
Eads
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K. Growan
Battery I
Major Young
Uintah Reservation
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Joseph Jackson
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Kelly
Deseret Haa
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Cedars
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Mosh
Wilford Woodruff
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A. H. Woodruff
John Jaques
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Matthew Ronat
Frisco
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Frank J. Cannon
People of
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Tanner
Abel John Evans
F. J. Cannon
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Smoot
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Whitney
Wright
Bywater
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Horne
Lloyd
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Parry
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Shepard
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Powers
Cook
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Lapiah
Sutherland—Harris
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Holmgree
Moyle
Hardin Bennion
W. G. Nebeler
A. Nebeker
Milton Green
U.S. Grant
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries Purse
Apoulooibe
Italy
Hana Pretett
Choate Heverwest
Queen Victoria
Manie Kieetrin
Joseph Hanpel
Lexington Avenue
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Odil Summers
Reuben Blue
Perry Chaney
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Jose Yates, Jr
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Horn
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Heber Bennion
MecOune
Geo Q. Cannon
Lake City
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Northwest Notes
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L. A. Wright
Los Angles
T. 8. C. Lowe
Rad Rock Mining Company
Arisons
Julesburg
Union Pacific
Te Salle
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