The Dalles project gains ongoing federal funding
The sundry civil bill to the house includes 100000 for continuing the Columbia river work from The Dalles to Celilo, signaling a continuing contract. Senators seek 500000 more for the mouth of the river, 625000 for the Columbia and Willamette below Portland, and at least 300000 for The Dalles canal. The bill also funds Portland rent, Seattle public building, Spokane reinstruction, Tacoma, and Crater Lake park.
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Washington
House
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Dalles
Celilo
Congress
Columbia and Willamette
Portland
Dalles Canal
Sandry
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Crater Lake National Park
Japanese Fleet Bombards Port Arthur in Night Battle
The Japanese fleet launched torpedo boat operations then a full bombardment by battleships and cruisers against Port Arthur starting after midnight Monday. Admiral Togo moved battleships into position to cross fire on the harbor while defending ships repelled wolf-pack torpedoes as dawn broke. Subsequent reports indicated Vice Admiral Makaroff had not engaged in battle, only moving to outer roads with undamaged ships to support batteries and wait for Germanized weaknesses in the attack.
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St Petersburg
Port Arthur
Togo
Makaroff
Turbulent War News Across Asia and Americas
Reports from multiple fronts describe Japanese forces moving toward Ping Yang as Russia presses into Corea, while Port Arthur faces bombardment and elder powers debate Chinese influence. In the Americas, a tornado near Fort Smith injures people and damages property, and Peru reports bubonic plague in three ports as officials assess regional threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dudley
Peru
Deadly Chicago storm devastates Indiana Harbor and suburbs
A severe March storm slammed Chicago and nearby towns, killing Barker, owner of a dry goods store, and injuring about 25 in Indiana Harbor. Eighteen homes were blown down. hotels and industries suffered major damage, with $25,000 damage at a Republic Tron & Steel plant. Several injuries occurred in Hammond Evanston Rogers Park and Thornton.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Barker
Hammond
Ind
Republic Tron & Steel Company
Evanston
Rogers Park
Thornton
Canal Commission Hq May Move to Panama Labor Rooms
Washington reports the isthmian canal commission likely to set its headquarters in the laboratories of Panama while maintaining an office wall in Washington. Admiral Walker and General Davin will devote full time to canal work. Legislation may name a governor for the canal zone. General Davin could be chosen.
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Washington
Isthmien Canal Commission
Imeow
Commissiain
Panama
Admiral Walker
Gieners Davin
Army
Davie
China Denounces Exclusion Treaty Prompting New Pact Talks
The state department received formal notice from China denouncing the Exclusion Treaty, triggering its expiration by December 27 unless a replacement is agreed. China risks full enforcement of Geary and Heina laws without sheltering terms, while a new treaty is being drafted despite slim Senate prospects.
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State Department
Chris
Department
Pekin
Conger
United States
Senate
Hawaii Best Customer for U S Noncontiguous Territory Trade
Washington reports commerce with Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico the Philippines Guam Tutuila and Porto Rico nears 60 million for seven months ending January with shipments to these territories totaling about 21 million and imports about 31 million plus gold from Alaska. Full year forecast about 100 million. Nome Alaska land district favored by interior department secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Richards based on mining activity and Nome as permanent center. Proclamations from Vladivostok urging residents to stay with strict rationing and penalties for spreading false reports.
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Washington
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Guam
Tututla
Hawai
Interior Department
Nome
Hitchcock
Richarda
Aeoeral Land Office
James W Witten
Name Land
Lewis and Clark Exposition Bill Advances in House
Washington March 24 a house committee report on the Lewis and Clark exposition bill carries a total appropriation of 475 000 with 200 000 for a government exhibit 250 000 for government buildings including Alaska Hawaii Oriental and Philippine exhibits and 25 000 for the Alaskan exhibit. The plans are to be prepared by the treasury supervising architect and ground lighting costs are included. The senate may reject the substitute and confer. Strong support from Tawney Burnham Hansbrough Daniel Sherman Bartlett suggests possible increase to 740 900.
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Washington
Senate
House Committee On
The
Treasury
Tawney
Minnesota
House
Burnham
Hansbrough
Daniel
Sherman
Bartlett
Tokyo Diet backs war revenue plan amid tax cuts
The Diet, with leaders from both parties, approves a revenue bill for war costs. Tax on land is reduced and salt and silk duties are removed, about five million dollars in changes. The bill may pass without opposition, levying the higher tax for one year.
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Tokio
Vaans Prepare for Siege and Urban Defense
A fragmented note describes Vaans preparing for an imminent siege with mentions of Ar tees Ra and supphias entities. The readable text hints at organized defense plans and local concerns amid looming threat.
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Compress
Admiral Togo
Antang
Chinampo
Ping Yang
China
Kuseta
Fort Smith
Ark
Hanford
Ching
Japan
Corean
Corea
Hes
Colorado
Newell
Oregon
Roane
Potite
France
Colombia
Panatue Canal
Einking
Enrance
Russia
Balke
Bristow Les
Seniator
Burton
Kanena
Ruaste
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Wellington
Peabody
Telluride County
Colo
Hae
Ekek Unilvin
Eaid
R &N
Robler
Union Pacifico
Northern Securitive Company
San Francisco
Brichow
Beavers
Naron de Rosen
House of Commons
Transvaal
Henry Norman
GALE
Suburbs
Meadquarters AT
Feer Riege
Viedivestok
Ladiestok
Ministry of Marine
Geing Ve Pest
Loman
Times
Shanghai
Davidson
Tig Iy
Pye
Ences Moath
W. W. Wittians
Clerk
Jaxon i i
Jenn
Rudy Ofattar
LE McCiomny
Joneay
Rile Point Lonen
Coe
Myrtle Point
Lee P
M.D
Ferkine
Willow
Stemmler, Mk
S. D Pulford
Perkins
M. Short
Myrtle Poirt
FAM
Bamdom Af Ta. m. Oil Quille City
Taare
Promets
Viadivostok
Viadiynetok
Steknens
Petersburg
Thee Mouse Committee
Yamiee Delles Chine
Ing
Carter
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