Langfitt Pushes Columbia River Jetty Bill Through House Committee
Washington April 14 The house committee on rivers and harbors unanimously favors reporting the 400000 bill for continuing the Columbia river jetty project. Jones to report Fulton bill identical to Senate version. passage seems likely. If allowed on Monday under suspension of the rules it can be rushed with amendments blocked.
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House Committee On Rivers and
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Fulton
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Britain presses for Anglo Russian triple alliance drive
St Petersburg reports Britain has begun vigorous negotiations toward an Anglo Russian entente to complete a triple alliance with France and Russia against Germany. The Algeciras conference showed unity among Britain France and Russia as English bankers joined a large Renesian loan. Britain seeks to ease Russia’s outstanding difficulties by urging British bankers to back the Persian loan, arguing it protects Russian interests.
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Gayner and Greene Convicted in Georgia Case
Benjamin Gayner and John F. Gayner are convicted with sentencing possible at seventeen years. The report notes both men face lengthy sentences as the case proceeds in Georgia on April 14.
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John F. Gayner Rae
Trade with Island of Cuba Tops Previous Years
The 1905 Cuban trade report shows the United States ranking Cuba as the second-largest American trade partner. U S imports from Cuba totaled 95.86 million dollars, while exports to Cuba reached 44.57 million dollars. Sugar and molasses, tobacco, cigars, and fruits led imports. iron ores and leaf tobacco also figure prominently.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
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America
Canada
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Mariners Lose Lives in Pacific Storm Off Society Islands
The Mariposa from Tahiti reports vast losses after a February storm across the Society and surrounding islands. About 150 lives vanished and $1.5 million in damage. Crew members from the Rogburgh and other ships perished. several vessels were driven ashore with many sailors lost.
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New Jersey Forest Fire Threatens Town and Preserves
A forest and swamp fire near Egg Harbor City New Jersey on April 10 grew rapidly aided by high winds. The blaze damaged a large tract of land and destroyed thousands of acres near the Gerrittt home as authorities feared loss of public reserves and private property.
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N. J
John J. Gerrictt
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Distress Grows Among Fugitives Near Naples After Vesuvius
Reports from Naples and surrounding towns describe a vast desert area as ash falls lessen and finer ash drifts. Rail service resumes amid chaos at stations with foreigners frustrated by delays while shops close and factories idle. Government and cities dispatch food and money, private aid expands to relieve refugees.
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Castellamare
Revision of Chinese Exclusion Act Proposed in Washington
Representative Denby of Michigan introduced a bill to revise the Chinese exclusion act extending its operation ten years and adding American inspectors in China under the immigration service. The measure aims to harmonize policy with China while preserving labor exclusion and includes provisions for return certificates habeas corpus access for Chinese residents and broader identity and registration requirements.
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General Sargent
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Com
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Ball
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Beag Ryee in Prime Minister Election
Beag Ryee leads campaign in a regional vote facing competitive rivals. Local party officials expect a close result with turnout shaping the national balance of power as ballots are counted.
Route to California and Points in New Mexico and Beyond
Southern Pacific Company showcases its Oregon Lines fine vestibule cars chair cars and Pullman sleeping cars for travel to California and points in New Mexico Arizona Texas and Louisiana with elegant observation cars highlighted.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Schedule of Trains to Portland San Francisco and Roseburg
Train timetable lists departures and arrivals for Portland San Francisco and Roseburg with times such as 8 30am 8:30pm 8:00pm 7:32am and 11:00pm 1:04pm. Stage connections at Drain. For full information and advertising matter contact any Southern Pacific agent or address.
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