Senators Face re election and party split over Roosevelt policies
Washington dispatch notes two thirds of the Senate up for re election within three years, with about four Republicans. Observers foresee possible alignment with the president on big issues, though revolt seems unlikely. Debate centers on Panama Canal Santo Domingo policy and railroad rates, with a compromise favored over rupture.
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Ex Governor Steunenberg killed by bomb in Caldwell
Boise dispatch reports former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg was killed Saturday night at his Caldwell home by a dynamite bomb at the gate. He died after minutes despite efforts. Investigators weigh motives tied to his 1899 prosecutions in Coeur d Alene. Authorities prepare to offer rewards and mobilize top agencies. Steunenberg served as governor from 1897 to 1901 and was born in Iowa.
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Great Wrong to Arizona Ends Lecture on Joint Statehood
James Douglas head of Phelps Dodge interests in Arizona denounces proposed joint statehood with New Mexico. He argues it would unjustly dilute Arizona's populace and taxation power and prefers Arizona remain a separate state, citing racial, religious, and industrial differences and his 25 years in the territory.
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WANTS RESERVE OF 50,000 MEN
General Adna R. Chaffee supports the army bill creating a reserve force of 56,000 seasoned troops. The plan enlists veterans with three years service, keeping them under pay for five years and available for recall, to keep the army on a war footing in peacetime. General Abaffes returns to Washington tomorrow.
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Another Hope for Malheur Irrigation Project
Senators Ful ton and Gearin urged the geological survey to revive the Malheur irrigation project now largely dead. They proposed trimming the plan by removing railroad right of way lands to aid nearby settlers. Director Wolcott promised prompt consideration and said advice would follow on whether remodel is feasible.
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Yerkes Dies After Prolonged Illness at Waldorf
Charles Tyson Yerkes, the Chicago and London railway financier, died in his Waldorf-Astoria apartment after six weeks of illness from a severe cold and complications. Born in Philadelphia June 35, 1887, he rose from clerk to financier and modernized urban transit, notably transforming London's underground electric system.
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London
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
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Charles Tyson Yerkes
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America
William Pean
O. T. Yerkes
Friends’ School
Central High School
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Flour and Grain Commission
James P. Perot & Brosa
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Rebels Wreck Bridges and Attack Barracks in Moscow
Rebels remain active in Moscow cutting rail access by bombing a bridge to Tver. A mob attacked police barracks and many were killed. Police arrested the Social Revolutionary committee and seized bombs, while 200 wagons of provisions for soldiers were destroyed. тела unidentified dead lie in the streets as workers discuss ending the strike.
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Tver
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Revolutionary Committee
Postmaster General Announces Major Rail Mail Schedule Change
Washington Jan 1 The postmaster general announces a major rail mail schedule change effective December 31 affecting all eastern to western routes. It reduces transit time between New York and San Francisco by about a day each direction and creates faster connections at Ogden via Green River Pocatello and Huntington to Portland improving mail speed to Oregon Washington and Idaho.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Northwestern
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Abolich Private Car Lines Des Moines
A fragment notes an affair involving the Western folses amid fruit association meetings. The text references ruitiebbers and adoptions of an enactment, but details and context are unclear from the fragment.
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Southern Pacific Reveals New Observation Cars on Oregon Lines
The Southern Pacific Company unveils fine vestibule sleeping cars and elegant observation cars aboard the Oregon lines. The announcement highlights comfortable chairs and refined interiors for travelers riding the Pacific route.
The Route to California And Points in New Mexico and Texas
Route chart outlines the path to California and selected destinations in New Mexico Arizona and Louisiana. It lists stages and key junctions for travelers on the westward route during the era.
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Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Train Schedule Portland to Roseburg and San Francisco
Schedule lists trains from Portland to Roseburg and San Francisco with leave and arrive times including connections at Drain. Full details advise contacting any Southern Pacific agent for information and advertising matters.
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