President Roosevelt urges labor relief and law reforms
In a special message to Congress Roosevelt calls for a model child labor bill for DC, an enhanced employer liability law, injunction reforms, and amendments to the interstate commerce and anti trust laws. He also urges a tariff revision, a permanent waterway commission, and clear charges for water power rights to protect natural resources.
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Washington
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Congress
Interstate Commere Commission
House of Representatives
Permanent Waterway Commission
Seven in China Trafficking Secrets Sentenced Long Terms
In Pekin on March 26 seven men recently arrested for trafficking in governmental secrets were found guilty and given long prison terms. The court calls the conspiracy widespread and alarming. about 80 important persons are in custody, with reports that the chief of police of the forbidden city is among them.
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China
Pekin
Forbidden City
Cannot Deport an Anarchist
Joseph Zaboski an alleged anarchist arrested by Detective Goff has been released by the immigration commissioner. Officials cannot locate his arrival date preventing deportation while police plan a raid on Italian quarter anarchist headquarters before the fleet arrives.
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San Francisco
Joseph Zaboski
Goff
Bill targets publishing anarchist newspapers in New Jersey
In Trenton on March 26 a bill was introduced to make it a misdemeanor to publish anarchist newspapers. The measure targets a Paterson paper that was recently excluded from the mails.
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Trenton
N. J
House
Paterson
Koreans Held for Murder of Durham W Stevens
In Whan Chang and Ming Wan Chun two Koreans were charged with murder in San Francisco after the death of Durham W. Stevens. Chang expressed no remorse stating Stevens was no friend of Corea and he is better dead. A Japanese movement to erect a monument for Stevens is under discussion with locations undecided.
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San Francisco
Whan Chang
Ming Wan Chun
Corean Tribte
Durham W. Stevens
Triia
Stevens
Chang
Corea
Tokio
Reoul
Japan
City Water Dept Robbery Exposed In Chicago
Chicago officials uncover a long running graft scheme in the water department. Two employees are removed and 38 more discharged as meters were tampered with and supplies misused. Several large firms allegedly defrauded the city of hundreds of thousands in water taxes while payrolls were padded.
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Chicago
Water Department
W. J. McCourt
Water Bureau
Troops Ordered to Treadwell Mines Amid Miner Strike
Seattle March 27 Troops are ordered from Fort Seward Alaska to Treadwell mines on Douglass Island to quell a strike by 800 miners. A gatling gun is en route and 10 kegs of dynamite were stolen. Officials warn of possible serious trouble once troops land with reinforcement ready if needed.
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Seattle
Wash
Fort Seward
Haines
Alaska
Treadwell
Douglass Island
United States
Shoup
Washington
Green
Tenth Infantry
Jeneau
Marechal Shoup
Oregon secretary of state distributes measures pamphlet for June election
Secretary of State begins mailing a 100000 pamphlet package outlining general election measures and arguments. Over 60000 have been sent to voters. costs include 6373.75 for printing, about 3000 postage, 250 mailing clerks, with net refunds and per page adjustments for proponents. Secretary Benson estimates saving about 3000.
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Salezo
Secretary of State
Clerice
Benson
Cows Milk Records Reported From Oregon Farms
A Corvallis Aytehire cow on a college farm yielded 11 679 pounds of milk in ten months with 466 69 pounds of butter fat worth 163 84 at 0 50 a pound. Net profit after 40 feed costs was 123 34. Diet included alfalfa bran oats vetch kale and barley. The 6-year-old Holstein from the Frakes herd at Scappoose produced over 13 000 pounds in a similar period and now gives 70 pounds daily.
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Corvallis
College
Sammer
Salem mailed 25000 referendum pamphlets to Oregon voters
Secretary Benson reports 25000 initiative pamphlets mailed to registered Oregon voters, weighing over 4 tons and filling 105 mail sacks, with $750 postage. Five clerks handle envelopes with a 5,000-per-day rate, aiming to finish in 16 days by April 11 if lists arrive, as sacks are prepared by community.
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Salem
Oregon
Benson
Weather brings favorable farming season in Willamette valley
Farmers report unusually good conditions with timely plowing seeding pruning and spraying. A mild winter kept livestock healthy despite hay and mill shortages and the outlook favors excellent crops across the region.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Klamath County floats for Portland Rose Festival
The Klamath Falls Klamath county parade float will appear at the Portland Rose Festival. The chamber of commerce appoints Judge George T. Baldwin John Ellie and T. W. Stephens to lead a committee seeking citizen suggestions and countywide cooperation for a representative float.
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Klamath
Klamath County
Portland
Chamber of Commerce
George T. Baldwin
John Ellie
T. W. Stephens
Commercial Union Wins Mandate Over Insurance Certificate
In San Francisco on March 27 Superior Judge Seawell granted the Commercial Union Assurance company of Great Britain a peremptory writ of mandate against Insurance Commissioner E Myron Wolfe. Wolfe had withheld a certificate authorizing the company to transact fire and marine insurance in the state. Wolfe blocked the certificate arguing the suit had been illegally transferred from California Superior Court to the United States Circuit Court.
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San Francisco
Seawell
The
Commercial Union Assurance Company of
Great Britain
E. Myron Wolfe
Wolfe
Commercial Union
Superior Court
United States Circuit Court
Dip Mangy Cay Dips Indian Horses May On Reservation
Pendleton-Every horse on the Uma tilla reservation range is to be dipped during May as per an edict issued by Dr. S. W. McClure head of the Northwest bureau of animal industry. The goal is to eradicate roange, a disease prevalent among Indian horses. Indians must round up their ponies. the department of Indian affairs will cover other costs.
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Pendleton
Umatilla Reservation
8. W. McClure
Bureau of Animal Industry
Northwest
Department of Indian Affairs
Hill Not Accepted as U S Ambassador to Berlin
Berlin March 27 The German government informed President Roosevelt that Dr David J Hill American minister at The Hague is not acceptable as ambassador at Berlin Charlemagne Tower current ambassador declined to confirm or deny the report Grounds cited that Hill is not representative enough for the United States to send to Germany
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Berlin
Roosevelt
David J. Hill
the Hague
Charlemagne Tower
Hill
United States
Germany
Trains Soon to Klamath Falls in California Northeastern
Construction advances show the California Northeastern line nearing Klamath Falls with tracklaying rapidly progressing. By April the track reaches Dorrie and camps operate between Dorris and the Klamath River as an 8000 foot swamp land grade nears completion.
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Klamath Falls
California
Dorrie
Dorris
Klamath River
Anril
Two More War Vessels Ordered to Hayti
Washington March 27. Two additional war ships were ordered to Haiti after a State and Navy conference. The gunboats Marietta and Paducah were sent to Haiti, both having been at Guantanamo Bay Cuba for target practice. The Dee Moines had already been dispatched to the scene of the outbreak.
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Hayti
Washington
State
Navy Departments
Dee Moines
Marietta
Paducah
Guantanamo
Cuba
Governor Invited to Seattle for Fleet Arrival
The Seattle chamber of commerce invited Governor Chamberlain to Seattle in June to welcome the fleet upon its arrival. He expressed a desire to comply but said he would likely be unable to attend due to urgent matters arising.
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Salem
Chamberlain
Seattle
Salem preps big horse show set for April 4
Elaborate preparations are under way in Salem for a Saturday horse fair in the Willamette valley. The finance committee reports success with over 500 in cash and many cups donated as prizes. Over 23 cups have been subscribed by local firms. Leading state horsemen expect entries from high class animals, signaling a profitable educational meeting.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Firma
State Fair Preparations Accelerated For September Exhibition
Balem F. A. Welch, secretary of the state board of agriculture, rushes preparations for the state fair to be held here in September. Postal cards advertising the fair have been sent nationwide, and counties Clatop Columbia Lane and Clackamas have signaled plans for large exhibit sections.
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Balem
F. A. Welch
State Board of Agriculture
United States
Clateop
Columbia
Lane
Clackamas
Rail accidents in February claim five dead and 26 injured
The railroad commission reports February deaths five and injuries 26 across the state. Passenger incidents left 3 dead and 28 injured, train workers 3 injured, and other employees 2 killed, with damage to engines cars and tracks estimated at 3600 dollars and one derailment recorded.
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Salem
Railroad Commission
Salem-Milk Condensing Plant Planned Near Brooks
Negotiations underway to establish a milk condensing plant seven miles north of the city at Brooks with Portland backers ready to install once assured the condenser will receive milk from 1 000 cows. Dairyman M L Jones from Lake Labish offers to supply milk from 300 cows.
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Salem
Brooks
Portland
M. L. Jones
Lake Labish
Market prices on farm produce and livestock
Wheat and barley quotes from Sortland Markets list prices for bluestem red and white corn oats hay and alfalfa by ton or per sack. Fruit vegetables and dairy items show box and crate prices with quality adjustments and regional Oregon deliveries.
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Oregon
Portland
Pepe Eenes Creamery
Valley
American battleship fleet gains high praise in French circles
French officers acknowledge the American battleship's voyage to Magdalena Bay boosts the U S Navy to parity with Britain. The voyage's success, lack of boiler trouble, and use of line officers in engine rooms are highlighted. France plans a full report from the naval attaché in Washington.
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Paria
Magdalena Bay
Great Britain
South America
M. Thomson
de Blanpre
Washington
San Francisco
France
Atlantic
Australia
Sues Canal
Hampton Roade
New Era For Roads Emerges From Supreme Court Rail Rate Rulings
Washington observers say the Minnesota and North Carolina rail rate decisions mark a shift restoring confidence in railway securities and national prosperity. Federal court supremacy blocks state rate laws, erodes state enforcement, and clarifies federal injunctions curb state actions. The rulings limit state powers to enforce rate laws and enable federal review of state administered charges.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Minnesota
North Carolina
Fishermen and Packers Reach Agreement Preventing Strike
San Francisco reports a pact between the Alaska Fishermen's Protective Union and the local packers association. The scale stays on last year's basis after a modification at Fort Wrangle and Pyramid Harbor. Fishermen will be paid by the case rather than a percentage of catch as before. The fishing fleet will depart north soon.
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San Francisco
Alaska Fishermen's Protective Union
Lavka Packér
Sabhermen
Fort Wrangle
Pyramid Harbor
North
Los Angeles Schools Extend Vacation To See Battleship Fleet
Pupils in Los Angeles will get a spring vacation extended by one week to view Admiral Evans battleship fleet. The Board of Education approved delaying classes to avoid conflicts with ships maneuvers near the city.
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Los Angeles
Admiral Evans
Board of Education
China invites battleship fleet. Washington accepts
The State department informed Chinese ambassador Wu Ting Fang that the invitation for the battleship fleet to visit China would be accepted. He was asked to relay the acceptance to the government at Pekin.
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China
Washington
State Department
Wu Ting Fang
Viswt
Pekin
Mexico City Reports Major Quake Hits Guerrero Towns
A powerful earthquake and fire struck Chilapa and surrounding areas in Guerrero. Governor Flores reported most buildings collapsed but no lives were lost. two strong shocks and dozens of minor tremors were recorded in 24 hours by the national observatory.
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Guerrero
Damian Flores
Goa
Chilapa
Flores
Mexico
Ohi
Jp. Ng
North Pole Shift Prompts Boundary Marking Urgency
An article notes a shifting North Pole affecting Canada United States boundaries as latitudes drift. It cites Moses OG York England and the Arctic ice cap driving potential border changes, urging permanent monument marking along the frontier.
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Victoria
B. C
North Pole
Asia
Moses
York
England
Alaska
Canada
United States
Bce
Cotworth
Arctic Ocean
Island
Greenland
Miners hold steady as tensions rise in Juneau
In Juneau the Treadwell mines report no violence as a general strike threat remains, with union peace committee members keeping men calm. Tension runs high and leaders call for restraint while workers delay settlement talks and vow no further confrontations with the company.
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Juneau
Alaska
Ya Treadwell Mines
Peace Committee
Find More Gold In Alaska Brattle Waeh March 26
A late 19th century dispatch reports renewed gold strikes in Alaska around Gulkana and nearby diggings. Operators are advancing winter work and pushing quoted values up to the range cited, with investors and locals tracking the progress and potential profit.
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Alaska
Brattle
Waeh
The
Times
Vika
Han
Condo
Bert
Bret
Rates for Pacific Coast Tourist Trips via Twin Cities
Tourist fares to St Paul Minnesota and Pacific Coast points listed from Chicago routes through Twin Cities. Northern lines of Western Liner offer California and Pacific Coast trips with connections from Chicago, Tacoma, and Portland. Continuous service from the Twin Cities to Pacific destinations highlighted.
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St. Paul
Minn
Pacific
Boo Roads
Twintle
Tacoma
Portland
Pacific Coast
Ines
Great Strike to Hit Four States as Labor Ranks Vote
Thousands of members of the Hevel Workers of America from Missouri Arkansas and Texas along with Kansas City march to a decision rally here today to set the next move in the labor drive.
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Kansas City
Hevel Workers of America
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Alvision
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O. A
Senate
Destro
Mexican National Observatory
America
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