Appeal in Wilder Steamship case to a supreme court ruling
The circuit and territorial courts debate jurisdiction under the 1900 act, with Hawaii and other territories treated differently. The Wilder Steamship Company sought appeal after a territorial court decision, while the Supreme Court noted pending litigation and statutory assignments.
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Supreme Court
Wilder Steamship Cue
Tawau
Ehresit
Setion
Anelguto
Ata Cermait
Oc Umengate
Duane
Waner
Campary
Age Kels
Circuit Court
Supreme Court of
Territory of
Hawaii
Supreme Court of the United
Italeo
Cout
Jurisdica United States Circuit
Discatts
Supreme Court of Territory
Wilder
Territorial Court
Conference to address taxation and government reform
Governors from Missouri Maine and Montana name delegates for a National Civic conference in Buffalo on April 24. The meeting aims to set principles for independent taxation and public finance, with discussion likely to form a permanent committee and future bases.
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Kerel
Ghcago
Buffalo
Missouri
Maine
Monahan
Ecos
Sys
Wapection of Philippine Craft
Washington reports escalating tensions as U S forces act to protect Philippine craft amid disputed waters. Officials say patrols will continue to enforce access and deter unauthorized entries near major harbors and shipping lanes.
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Washington
Unites Matas Havita
Paws
Missing or garbled text from Washington report
Fragmentary AP report from April 17 references a monetary figure and a parliamentary context but lacks readable names or concrete details. Unable to extract clear entities or events from the provided fragment.
Soldiers and Units Mentioned in Fragmentary Note
The fragment references a cavalry element and battalion units with unclear full names. It mentions the Tenth cavalry and a battalion connection, with other garbled phrases suggesting wartime military organization and personnel.
McKeesport Strike Threatens Wider Shutdowns Across Company
The Amalgamated Association pushes for recognition at McKeesport W Dewees Wood plant amid a broader fight with American Sheet Steel Company. A meeting of the advisory board may sanction a company-wide walkout, risking closure of all union plants unless demands are met. Police guard the town as only two departments stay open.
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Pittsburg
W. Dewees
American Sheet Steel Company
McKeesport
Amalgamated Association of Irom
Amalgamated Aesolution
Shaffer
Jarrell
McKeeps
Asse
Sheet Steel Company
Knobling Jmill
Court martial convened in Manila over commissary fraud
A court martial opens in Manila to try Lieutenant Frederick Boyer on embezzlement charges in commissary stores with Captain Frederick J. Marrows to be tried later and a civilian Fletcher to face provost court tomorrow for unlawful conversion. An army officer cited alleged deception by Captain Read of the limeat to Colonel Woodruff.
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Manila
Frederick Boyer
Frederick J. Marrows
Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry
Fletcher
Pitt
Captain Read
Limeat
Woodruff
Read
Baldwin Ends Life in Seattle Apartment
Ex congressman Melvin R. Baldwin age 62, former Minnesota superintendent of Indian affairs, was found dead in his Seattle apartment at 7:30 p.m. with a 38 caliber revolver in hand. A friend, D. McKinley, discovered the body and reported a bullet wound to the brain. Baldwin, once Duluth’s representative, had moved to Seattle years earlier after leaving office and had recent Alaska business interests and a salvage dispute over the schooner Abbie Morris contributing to his despondency.
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Cleveland
Meas
McKisley
Baldwin
Melvin R. Baldwin
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
McKinley
Alaska
Abbie Morris
Nome
China fears indemnity burden in Peking talks
Chinese Minister Wu Wu at the State Department with Secretary Hay expresses concern over delays in Peking negotiations and reports that indemnities could reach around 714 million dollars, noting China also suffered losses and would bear a large share, risking broader economic disruption.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Pexin
China
Europe
America
Post Office Move Debated as County Plans New Building
In Olympia Washington April 18 officers discuss selecting a site for a new county courthouse and planning the cost of a new structure. The board reviews multiple propositions related to the project amid ongoing discussions.
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Olympia
Wash
Conse
Feats Centres
Cimmilestoners
Steamer Ramona Disaster Near Victoria Four Dead
Vancouver force reports a boiler explosion on the steamer Ramona as it traveled midstream from New Westminster to Fort Langley. Four killed instantly include two women and two deck hands. purser Power and mate Maynard gravely injured. two bodies later recovered, others missing. The 100 ton stern wheeler, ten years old, valued at 25000, had five passengers on the fatal trip.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Fort Langley
Tallicity
Morrison
Baillie
Phipps
Mack
Purser
Mate Maynard
New
Knowell
Snans
Ramons
Gold in Treasury: World’s Largest Gold Holdings
The Evening Post reports the U.S. treasury's gold reach surpassed 600 million, total 500,278,566 with 252,073,959 against certificates and 150,000,000 against outstanding notes. Russia, France, England, Germany holdings are cited as historical comparisons.
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New York
the Evening Post
United States Treasury
United States
Gnandal’ Ls
Imperial Bank of Russia
Ise
Bank of France
Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Germany
Secretary Root Explains Harrison Discharge
Governor Durbin received from Secretary Root a full explanation of the discharge of Russell B. Harrison from the army. Root says he directed the discharge after a conference with the president, and Adjutant General Corbin acted only in a financial capacity. The order, due to inadvertence, took effect December 1 instead of December 15. Harrison was dismissed because his services were no longer needed, for no other reason.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Durbin
Root
Russell B. Harrison
Army
Harrison
Corbin
Sheriff Beeler Ambushed and Killed in Apache County
Report from Arizona states Sheriff Hdl Beeler of Apache County was ambushed and fatally wounded in a confrontation near a stone wall. Early reports suggest cattle rustlers may be involved, but later notes indicate Beeler had enemies after lethal actions against a man who vowed vengeance.
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Phoeniz
Arisona
Hdl
Beeler
Apache County
Heeler
Stat
Chile Plans Protest Reported From Valparaiso
In Valparaiso Chile on April 19 the government awaits word from the Chilean minister Buenos regarding a protest outcome. The brief note records official anticipation of a government response.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Buenos
Plans for Subic Bay naval dockyard advance in Washington
A board appointed by Secretary Long will design a dry dock and shops at Olangapo Subic Bay Luzon. The project aims to cost about 5 000 000 to 6 000 000 dollars with a 1 000 000 dollar dry dock and 4 000 000 for shops. The goal is to keep ship repairs in American yards rather than sending vessels to Hong Kong.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Congress
Olangapo
Subic Bay
Luson
Endicott
Bureau of
Garde and Docks
Long
Taylor
Walcott and
Menocol
New York Navy Yard
Remey
Department
Cavite
Hong Kong
Bsecretly
Danish West Indies sale talks draw nearer to agreement
Copenhagen reports the two governments are closer to a deal on selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Officials say negotiations show cordiality and there is no peremptory U.S. demand, despite English reports.
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Copenhagen
United States
Danish West Indies
Loomis Not Speaking on Venezuelan Affairs Arrives in New York
United States minister to Venezuela F B Loomis traveled on the Red D line steamer Caracas from San Juan. He refused to discuss Venezuelan issues on board saying Castro appears firmly seated in Venezuela. He did not share plans for returning and denied comments about General Castro or General Andrade.
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New York
F. B. Loomis
United States
Venezuela
Caracas
San Juan
General Castro
General Andrade
New Post Offices Set in Oregon and Washington Territory
Northwest Postefices reports new post offices at Alville in Gilliam county Oregon with Allen McConnell as postmaster. Supplies from Condon twelve miles away. McGowan in Pacific county Washington near Astoria six miles NW on route to Ilwaco. Edmond P. Noonan postmaster. Hadleyville in Lane county Oregon moved a quarter mile south. Mary A. Emerson postmaster.
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Washington
Glillam County
Alvilie
Allen McConnell
Condon
McGowan
Pacific County
Wash
Astoria
Ilwaco
Edmond P. Noonan
Hadleyville
Lane County
Mary A. Emerson
German Tariff War With Hayti Sparks Formal Duties
Official statistics show Germany's 1900 foreign trade within the tariff union with imports of 58.042 billion marks and exports of 4.753 billion marks. A tariff war with Hayti has begun as the Bundesrath confirms higher duties on encocogj and dye woods from Ay tl.
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Berlin
Reichsansolger
Tariff Union
Hayt
Bundesrath
Encocogj
Aytl
No word on Russo Japanese talks about Corea
Washington reports neither Russian authorities nor state department officials have received word on Russo Japanese negotiations concerning Corea. There is no indication the United States feels concern as its primary interest would be keeping trade with Corea unobstructed.
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Washington
Gold rush returns to Rock Creek BC boundary district
British Columbia Geld Rush reports enthusiasm as placer gold seekers flood Rock Creek and its tributaries near the historic White's bar area revival of early discoveries yields renewed prospecting activity in the boundary district.
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Vancouver
B. C
Boundary District
British Columbia
Rock Creek
White's Bar
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Association of Motel Workers
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Northwest
Corea
Rush
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