Global news and disasters across nations and economies
The report covers a wide set of events including fatalities from a landslide in Marola Italy, weather-damaged vineyards near Geonoa and frost in Saar Germany, a Kyoto hospital fire, and cholera figures in the Philippines. It notes political moves on statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma, recapture of Maturnio Venezuela, and labor unrest in the US. Also mentioned are naval and railway developments, strikes, and various international finance and legal actions affecting multiple countries.
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Saar
Germany
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Northwest Notes Briefs From Across the West
J W Brook of Twin Bridges and Thomas Conroy of Cheyenne are reported dead. Wyoming wool shipments reach 3,000,000 pounds and smelter trouble near Helema expected to settle soon. Casualties include Andy Kneep near Capital City and Helen Watson in Colorado Springs. Boulder and Telluride deaths noted, plus engineer fatalities near Everett. Montana and Wyoming settlers rise with 400 homestead entries in April. Caspar wool sale tops 2,000,000 pounds. David Tullis case transfers toward British custody. Interior to manage Fort Custer and Limestone reservations for tribal allotment. Loston Wyoming smelter capacity upgrade approved. tramway progress to Battle Lake area.
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Montana
Helena
Helen Watson
Colorado Springs
Volo
Boulder Mont. Mot Spriggs Hotel
Raymond Ws
Cold Springs Canyon
Wyoming
Casper
Wyo
Robert Taylor
LeRoy Sayles
David Thompson
David Tullis
Seattle
Tacoma
United States
Hoxton
Week in Congress amid amendments and Senate talks
Congress debated a bill to organize territories with Oklahoma and Indian Territory, defeating an amendment to consolidate New Mexico and Arizona and admit Montezuma. The only amendment adopted barred opposition to polygamy. A resolution mourned Rear Admiral Sampson, with a seven member funeral committee. In the Senate, Philippines discussions continued as Senator Carmack faced a sardonic reply from Dolliver. Burton of Kansas concluded his speech.
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Metine
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Oowerstreet
Taviona
Montezuma
House
Sampson
Philippines
Bill Wah
Senate
Dolliver
Low
Sardusile
Carmack
Mim
May 10 Senate debate on royal coronation spending
May 10 report recounts a Senate debate over a resolution objecting to the cost of the presidential trip for the King’s coronation and notes a lively session on amendments to increase appropriations for the ceremonial expenses amid an Indian disaster report, naming lawmakers from Texas and Pennsylvania.
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Torsk
Prinsogie Non
W Resnlu- Cigu
Jefferson
Senate
Mrr. Thalley
Texas
Hiward Vilar
Relief for West Indian sufferers passed by overwhelming vote
The senate approved a relief bill granting 100,000 for West Indian calamity victims. The measure, a substitute to prior relief, followed a presidential appeal detailing the catastrophe. Mr Porunker of Ohio urged continued American involvement in governance of the islands, arguing for stable administration and avoiding retreat. The relief appropriation was enacted.
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Hovsk
West Indies
Senate
Son
Phillppine
Porunker
Ohio
Navy Appropriation Debated For New Warships
The House opened debate on a navy appropriation bill funding two battleships two armored cruisers and two gunboats totaling 877000285. Representative Moss warned against overconfidence in naval invincibility. The Senate bill for Martiniques relief was sent to the appropriations committee. The Senate approved 900000 for West Indies sufferers with 600000 urged by the president. The agricultural bill passed as Stewart urged unity on the Philippine measure against partisan attack.
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French West Indies
Stewart
Nevada
He Bought the Ticket
A fifteen year old girl approached a busy real estate agent asking him to buy a ticket for a cuckoo clock. The agent, annoyed, finally complied after the pleas. The scene unfolds in a Milwaukee Sentinel described interaction.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Mikter
Salvadoran indignation over arbitration award in Washington
General indignation sweeps Salvador over a Washington arbitration commission ruling that compels the Salvador government to pay more than 400000 dollars to satisfy claims of American citizens in El Triunfo harbor. The pope summoned the French ambassador M Nisard to the Vatican and expressed sorrow on hearing of the St Pierre disaster and asked to be kept informed on the Volcanic outbreak details.
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Salvador
Arbitration Commission
Washington
Baseball Likely to be Close in Both Leagues
The American League holds star power and strong last year’s record, likely sustaining public favor. The National League shows promise with several teams introducing new talent, though outcome hinges on youngsters’ performance and early contest quality.
Mathewson Hits Peak as Young Ace Shines Again
Christy Mathewson, the 22 year old phenom of last season, shows up strong in practice with Freedman's group. Metro fans expect star level work this season, aiming to closely match his 20 wins and 17 losses from last year and his famed July 25 no hitter against St. Louis.
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Christy Maathewson
Giants
Coollegian
Freedman
Mathewson
Scranton
Bucknell College
Walter Cano
America
Norfolk Cit
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
National League Opens Twenty Seventh Season
The National League starts its twenty seventh season with five days advantage over the American League. The altered start risks a handicap if star players are missing, a situation not seen since 1890 when the Players’ League challenged. The league’s trademark could still sustain the old favorite.
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National League
Baseball salaries and player exodus forecast for 1903 season
Next fall will see many new young players and by 1903 salaries for ball players will fall to about two thirds of current levels. The veteran players, pressed by managers for all they are worth, will leave in large numbers as the American League raid proceeds. Teams will be well matched despite the upheaval.
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Mitsbire
Narlonds
eeFlita
Tilisbure
Rouse
Wiley
Feng
Kihm a Player of Promise in Baseball Rise
Hoy retires from baseball opening the door for Kim to sign with Indianapolis. Deaf mute Kim, 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds, stars at first base with speed range and strong hitting. He led first basemen in New York State League Just evason and finished first among peers with a .333 batting average.
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Hoy
Kim
Indianapolis
Troy
Evason
Averize
Good Pitchers Are Not Mad Says Callahan on Pitcher Development
Jimmy Callahan argues in response to a question about developing a food pitcher that success requires speed and control from the start. He says speed is natural, control can be learned partly, and the baseball instinct or innate greatness cannot be taught, suggesting some players are born for the role.
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Jimmy
Callahan
Curious Habit of Players as Bat Swing Theory
Spectators wonder why batsmen swing two bats before facing the pitcher. George Davis of the White Stockings says swinging two bats makes the hitter feel lighter and more likely to hit the ball. He notes heavy-stick users often employ the practice, with Jones and Lajoie among frequent practitioners.
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George Davis
White Stockings
Jones
Lajoie
Schreck quits coaching college baseball after fear of the ball
Schreck of Cleveland who coached the University of Virginia baseball club says he is through coaching college boys. He notes his team were afraid of the ball, pulling away from the plate, and he tried planting stakes to correct the habit, but players would somersault away whenever the ball came over.
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Schreck
Cleveland
University of Virginia Baseball Club
The Salary Question in Baseball Labor Talks
The article argues that the American and National leagues should consider no salary limits to avoid bankrupting both by high star salaries. It notes maginates feared heavy pay would sink the leagues yet now push to share the burden by inviting the younger league stars, a move that could lead to reconciliation.
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Tte Stara
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