Diphtheria hits Sterling as Utah towns face epidemics
Utah state news notes Sterling schools closed due to diphtheria while Riverton and other towns report smallpox outbreaks. Salt Lake City sees a murder case appeal, Smoot appoints Carl Badger as private secretary, and mining and civic efforts refresh regional growth amid antIcipated Spring Canyon coal development and fruit grower organization.
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Mra
A. P. Mayberry
Salt Lake City
Smoot
Carl A. Badger
Bpring City
Richfield
Mt Pleasant
Tresule Strom
Sunnyside
Riverton
Utah Fuel Company
Spring Canyon
Helper
Castle Gate
Utah County
Rebels Gain Momentary Victory Over Boxers In China
A Shanghai Mercury report describes Tung Fu Halang mobilizing rebels in Kansu and northwest China to depose the Pekin throne under Prince Tuan. Violent clashes, foreign threats, and anti foreign sentiment rise as troops and native militias clash, with reports of atrocities and missionary letters alleging Catholic fomenting rebellion.
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Kansu
China
Tung Fu Halang
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Eve
Empreaa
India
Shanghai Mercury
Acete
Yung Lu
Tung Fu Hatang
Wung Lu
Tung
South China
Kwangsi
Canton
Hongkong
Chekiung
Shanghai
Chokiang
Colorado Troops Called Out to Protect Reduction Plant
Governor Peabody ordered about 600 Colorado soldiers from Denver and Colorado Springs to Colorado City to guard the United States Reduction Company plant at the request of Sheriff Gilbert and company officials. The move follows a two week old strike. quiet has largely returned with no serious disturbances reported.
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Colorado City
Gilbert
Fl Paso
United Stated Reduction Company
Colo
Peabody
First Infantry
Civirsity
Denver
Second Infantry
Colorado Springs
Records of Courts Martial in the Philippines Reach Senate
Secretary of War transmits records of courts martial held in the Philippines since the U S occupation. Cases include General Smith and Major Glenn. Attorney General opinion on Captain M. Brownell of the Sixth Infantry holds he could only be tried by court martial, and now out of service he is not subject to such trial after peace is proclaimed.
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Augustin Cane
Secretary of War
Senate
Philippines
United States
Smith
Major Glenn
M. Brownell
Sixth Infantry
Bante
Rouvetin
Brownell
Woman Accused in Burdick Murder Case
The fingertip of suspicion in the Burdick murder points to a Buffalo woman from the Himwood district. Police know her career, and Superintendent Bull disclosed motives and an imminent arrest, stating preliminary facts since the tragedy.
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Burdick
Himwood
Buffalo
N. Y
Bull
Fearful Cattle Losses Across Snowbound Range
Thousands of cattle lie dead or dying in snow across the range country as two weeks of storms ravage herds. Trainmen report heavy snowfall near Denver and routes from Kansas to Pueblo with hundreds to over a thousand cattle counted along lines, signaling severe weather damage to livestock and rail service.
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Horda
Denver
Kanmy
Kansas One
Pueblo
Rock Ixtend
Extraordinary Senate Session Proclaimed by President Roosevelt
The President issues a proclamation ordering the United States Senate to convene at the Capitol in Washington on March 6 at 12 o'clock noon for an extraordinary session. The proclamation is signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay, dated March 2, 1903.
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Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate of the
United States
Washington
Gilven
John Hay
DROWNED IN THE STREETS AS OHIO FLOODS RISE
Drowning deaths reported across northwestern Ohio towns as floods threaten Findlay See Findlay residents Sam Moffatt Nelson Jacobs and Henry Thomas drowned in rising waters while driving through flooded streets Fremont saw David Diviey swept away and drowned as floodwaters moved through river roads
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Toledo
Ohio
Irs
Maumee
Findlay
Lima
Tiffin
Marynyille
Upper Sandusky
Sam Moffatt
Nelson Jacobs
Henry Thomas
Fremont
David Diviey
Delaware elects two senators resolving deadlock
The Delaware legislature chose State Senator J Frank Allee union Republican for the long term and Congressman Lewis Helser Bull regular Republican for the short term, ending a stalemate. Allee was praised by colleagues as the assembly celebrated while Congress man Dall stayed in Washington. The result is seen as an Addicks victory with regular Republicans buoyed by Washington support against a Democratic offer.
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Delaware
J. Frank Allee
Lewis Helser Bull
Allee
Assembly
Dall
Washington
British Threaten to Retaliate Over Cuban Treaty
Officials note that European powers led by Britain and France are shaping expectations of retaliation against the Cuban treaty. Inquiries have supplemented the note from the British ambassador as ratification nears, signaling possible action against perceived discrimination against European goods.
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France
Europe
Still Killing Ladrones Near Mariquiana
A detachment of scouts under Lieutenant Nickerson attacked and defeated a body of ladrones near the village of Mariquiana seven miles from Manila Monday. Nickerson struck before daylight, an hour of fighting scattered the insurgents, nineteen killed and many wounded. There were no casualties on the American side.
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Nickerson
Ladronsa
Mariquiana
Manila
Ecdute
Result of family quarrel ends in tragedy near Columbus Nebraska
Mrs Soren Anderson a farmer’s wife fifteen miles north of Columbus Neb attempted to kill her husband and their 10 year old daughter by throwing carbolic acid at them and then ingesting the bottle’s contents. Mrs Anderson died but her husband and daughter are expected to recover. Authorities say the quarrel spawned the deadly act.
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Soren Anderson
Columbus
Neb
Convict Kills Jailor and Escapes at Olympia
Convicted thief Christ Benson killed Jailer David Morrell at the Olympia Washington jail on Sunday afternoon after overpowering him with a lead pipe. Benson escaped through the outer doors while Morrell lay fatally wounded. a bystander sheriff’s wife arrived too late to prevent more prisoners from fleeing.
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Christ Benson
Olympia
Wash
David Morrell
Bensor
Jessie Mills
Henson
Benson
Renson
Jaller Morrell
Benson and & Trusty
Kahlo
Morrell
Protest against Smoot seals Senate seating
A protest against seating Senator elect Smoot was filed by the Inter-Denominational Council of Women for Christan and Patriotic Services. It claims he is tied to a secret oath-bound group subverting government and that his election relied on that membership.
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Smoot
Council of Women For Christan and Patriotic Services
United State
Senate
Spring freshets flood south causing deaths and damage
Severe spring freshets and high winds sweep the south after heavy rains. Six drown crossing the Ohio near Hickman Kentucky as their boat against driftwood is torn away. Five hurt in a tornado near Hickory Level Georgia. Rail infrastructure and crops suffer large losses. Kentucky and Tennessee report cloudbursts and possible fatalities. Middlesboro Kentucky sees widespread flooding in the low town area with merchants losing stock as Yellow Creek valley floods for hours.
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Ohio
Hickman
Hickory Level
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middlesboro
Yellow Creek
Europe war clouds raise fear of Russo Turkish clash
A St Petersburg dispatch says publicists fear only stern talk to Turkey can avert a spring war with Russia. Turkish bands may press Macedonian revolutionists across the Bulgarian frontier, risking Husain's interference as Russians warn a conflict would surpass 1478. Officers praise Turkey's army under German system as financial support to Turkey may waver amid tensions.
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Bt. Petersburg
Turkey
Russia
Husain
St Petersburg
Utah's Legislators and Bills Tracked in Session
The Utah legislature debated and advanced several measures during the session. Bills on commissions, taxation, and county duties circulated, while others faced defeats or delays. Governor Wells announced appointments to the state boards and several bills were paused or referred to committees as the session progressed.
Senate agenda features key bills killed and Salvation Army measure passed
The senate disposed of numerous bills including a major effort to revise liquor laws and damages for wrongful death. The Salvation Army bill passed unanimously while other measures on wire protection, poverty relief, and state funds administration moved forward or were killed. House activity mirrored the Senate with bills on emissions, probate, and estate notices debated. a motion to limit speeches was adopted as sessions closed.
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Murdock
Howe
Hovskit
Salt Lake
Mortis
Gardawr
House
White
Cahoon
Slcoulton
Coore
Tate
Salt Lake County
Iodian
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Waller
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