Mississippi River Improvement Debate Reaches Capitol
In Washington a Mississippi river convention committee urged appropriations for river and tributaries. Ex Governor Stanard supported funds totaling 1,000,000 for sections below Cairo, while engineers recommended sums above Cairo. Officials argued the valley receives far less federal support than eastern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi and Tributaries
Clardy
Stanard
Mississippi River Commission
Oairo
Army Engineers
Osiro
Louis George L. Wright
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
East
Lake Country
W.H. Miller
Kansas City
B.D. Wood
Louisiana
Earthquake and Flood Roil Newfoundland and California
A March 19 report describes a violent Newfoundland earthquake affecting Trinity Harbors, Harbor Grace, and Holyrood with a 15 minute tremor. Separate notes recount Shaken Convent at Fleart and ground heaving at Clark's Beach with ice fissures and lumbermen seeking shelter. In California a Roberts Island levee break floods 27,000 acres of wheat worth $500,000, forcing evacuation as the water creates a 160 foot wide waterfall and risks a million dollar loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoumdlard
St. Jonas
Trinity Harts Harbor
Harbor Grace Briegas
Holyrod
Jonns
N. F
Fleart’s Convent
Clark’s Beach
Roberts Island
Stockton
Cal
Eeer
Democratic State Convention Chooses Corliss Nominee
The Democratic state convention met with strong turnout and elected Charles H. Page as chairman. John M. Breenan nominated Gen. H. Corliss for governor, while Geo. Westside argued a Democrat could not nominate a Republican. Amasa Sprague of Warwick was proposed in opposition, but the Corliss bid prevailed.
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Provinexes
Charles H. Page
Jno
M. Breenan
Gen. H. Corliss
Geo. West Side
Corliss
Amasa Sprague
Warwick
Segersof
Wes
Corliss Nominated for Governor by Rhode Island Republicans
At a Republican state convention in Provingxor BR L on March 18 delegates backed Corliss 62 to 28 after delays and motions, but he declined the nomination. Independent Republican delegates met as Geo H Corliss has been nominated, yet has not announced acceptance. convention adjourned until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss
Spragne
Bogar
Corte
Sprague
Corlies
Reode Island
Provingxor
BR. L
Geo. H. Corliss
Minneapolis Democratic Convention Renominates Ames for Mayor
At the city convention in St Paul on March 18 the Democratic party renominated Dr Ames for mayor. A large faction split off and met in another hall endorsing George A Pillsbury the Republican nominee for mayor.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dr. Ames
Geo. A. Pillsbury
Bill on Civil Service Adopted by Assembly in Tie Vote
AxuBaxy March 19 the bill mandating civil service rules for cities of 20000 plus passed the Assembly by an even 82 to 82 tally. Instructed for Randall. Burien Pa March 19 Democratic county committee chose delegates to the state convention and instructed them for Randall. You Blaine Yous Pa March 19 Republican county convention proclaimed for Blaine.
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Washingtor
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
AxuBaxy
Assembly
Burien
Democratic County Committee
Aud
Randall
Yous
Blaine
Public School Alcohol Education Backed by Conference
The Philadelphia annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church endorses public instruction on alcohol in schools and supports Pennsylvania constitutional amendment to restrict liquor traffic. It also condemns lax quarantine handling of foot and mouth disease and backs federal quarantine tightening. Ohio passes law ending convict contract labor as contracts expire, reforming the penitentiary system.
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Puivapecenia
Philadelphia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Ohio
Washinarow
Morgan
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
House
Blair
van Wyck
Garfield
Mr. Ingall
Yeaterday
Plumb
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Logan
Garland
Ingalls
Congress
Military Academy
Wasminarom
Horsz
Turner
Virginia
Garrison
Mayo
Senate
Poimany
Wests Bent Bref
Koen
Dersheimer
Disastrous Rains Sweep Southern Regions
Reports from Washieron Louisiana and New Orleans detail heavy rainfall in the past forty-eight hours surpassing eight inches. Delta to California station plantations are flooded, rail lines between Delta and Monroe suspended, and shorter routes cut. New Orleans records three point one inches in twelve hours with widespread railway disruption. Davia Crevasse reports forty-feet piling washed away, reopening a breach barely improved since a week ago.
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Washieron
Wioxsporg
Delta
California
Monroe
New Oxxcans
Davia Crevasse
Northwest rail pool formed to fix rates in new agreement
Four railroads the Northwestern, Rock Island, Burlington, and Milwaukee and St. Paul agreed to a two year pool starting April 1 to govern rates in the Northwest. After one year any road may seek a readjustment of percentage. Arbitrator Bogue will decide the percentage, and until then rates are kept.
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Gresham
West
Chicago
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
St. Paul
Portland
Oregon
Oxteaco
Northwest
Northwestern
Rock Island
Burlington
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Farmers Convention Opens in Minnesota With 150 Delegates
A Minnesota farmers convention opened at the state house with 150 delegates. Gov Hubbard gave the welcome address. The gathering aims to agree on relief from railroad and railroad transportation woes. Dr Collins of Grand Forks county reported a $360 crop swindle in his county last year.
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Northwest
Freight train accident leaves man severely mangled
Fred Prange, under liquor influence, tried to board a freight train at Atlanta and was dragged under the wheels, resulting in severe injuries including the loss of both legs. Jasper County favors delegation to the State Convention with D. B. Brown O. F. H. Morey and Wm Junior named as delegates. Damages of 95,000 are cited in a separate civil action connected to a Patrick O'Brien widow.
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Fred Prange
Atlanta
Jasper County
Newton
D. B. Brown
O. F. H. Morey
Wm. Junior
Oglesby and Smith
Doomington
Ithe Etekes
Sheth
Train Wreckand Fatalities On Eastbound Express
A Chicago limited express derailed near Columbiana Ohio after a land slide. Engineer James Richards and Fireman Charles Rhodes were killed instantly. many passengers injured but none seriously. Multiple continued reports cite wrecks near Salem and Pittsburgh delays of several hours.
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Prrrasuxa
Chicago Limited Express
Columbiana
Ohio
Richards
Pivissora
Pennsylvania Company
Limited Express
Franklin Grade
Salem
James Richards
Charles Rhodes
Bassil
Landis
Pittsburg
O. Rhodes
York & Chicago Limited Express
Franklin Hill
Youxastowy
Jas. Richards
J. H. McKnight
Ft. Shaw
Mont Na
J. B. Vietz
New York
Pittsburgh
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Frederick Mather
Philadelphis
Rich
Cattle Disease Legislation Moves in Kansas Legislature
March 20 report from Torxxa notes the Kansas House passes the bill to appoint a state veterinary surgeon, with duties set by the livestock sanitary commission. Senate adopts the House measure. a resolution to block federal foot and mouth disease action is defeated. Oubaco reports no current foot and mouth disease in eastern Kansas cattle.
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Law
The
Cattle Commission
Treasury Department
Kansas
Boston
United States Veterinary Association
United States
Portland
Maine
Torxxa
House
Senate
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Rangas
Papua
Kan
Miami County
Missouri
St. Louis
Maries County
Illinois
Boxing bout ends in arrest as Conners wins twelve
Jack Davis of Wheeling and Jim Conners of Pittsburg fought a desperate twelve round prize fight in a barn at East End. Conners won, Davis unable to stand at the finish. Fourteen policemen opened the barn and arrested Davis as Conners escaped amid the excitement. About two hundred spectators watched.
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Priersburg
Jack Davis
Wheeling
Jim Conners
Pittsburg
Haat End
Conners
Davis
Postal Telegraph Bill Debated in Congress and Bonded Whisky Bill
The Senate debated raising district judge salaries and education funding while amendments to distribute education spending faced criticism. In the House, the bonded whisky extension drew fierce debate over taxation, while the postal telegraph proposal faced fierce scrutiny as a potential job and rate-structure plan.
Star Route Frauds Witness Bliss Highlights Dorsey Case
Government counsel Geo Bliss testified before Springer committee detailing his role in the Star route cases. He said the Dorsey charge is the strongest for the government and not the most complex. Bliss showed an agreement with Col. Ingersoll indicating Salisbury and Parker contractors would return any improperly obtained funds if proven. Testimony to continue tomorrow.
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Geo. Bliss
Springer’s
Dorsey
Bliss
Col. Ingersoll
Salisbury and
Parker
Western export association meeting held in secret
Ontcaco March 20 The Western export association met today in secret rension. Some members object to restricted distillery capacity. Two French alcohol dealers from Cincinnati were absent. They are connected to the surplus alcohol in Peoria. A Christian Association building drive started in Bramarizzo with a $1000 subscription led by several local officials and businessmen.
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Illinois
THE
Export Association
Ontcaco
Western Export Association
Cincinnati
Surlus
Eoria
Cnriatian Association
Bramarizzo
Young Men’s Christian Association
Dolless
D. T. Little
George Judd
J. W. Bunn
B. A. Ferguson
Frank Ruth
E. A. Wilson
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Committee For the
Mississippi
Democrata Secede
Methodists and
ALOOS
Ft. Wayne Express
Pasengers
Mas. Rec
Utica, Ithica & Elmira
Wrrxima
W. Va
Henry Cramer
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Grafton
Tuk Dibkakh
Oubaco
Simon Beattie
Breeders’ Gazette
Preas
Neosho Falls
Hiinvia
Paraprrma
Charles Langheimer
Dickens Dutchman
Potter's Field
Charles Mitchell
Joe Denning
Hastgorp, Conn
Putnam, Earle &Co
William G. Morgan
Yancey
Democratic Party
Husband
Bloomington
Daeat
Postal
Porty-Eigith Comglere
England
India
Mr. Blount Exsid
Ruese
Cox
Morrison
Broadhead
Hoe
Postal Telegraph
Washinpton
Budd
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Compan
Mackey Company
Sumner
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