Frank Smith Killed in Oregon After Murder Spree
Frank Smith, fugitive who killed three officers, was shot and killed at 11 10 o clock by Harry Draper and his bloodhounds near New Era Oregon. Surrounded in woods between the Willamette River and railroad tracks he fired but Draper killed him through the neck ending the pursuit.
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New Era
Ore
Frank Smith
Desperado
Harry Draper
Spokane
Willamette River
Draper
Smith
Portland
Gaght
Hanlon
Wrepon City
Woolburn
Shaver
Craekoman
O. D. Henderson
Woodham
Salem
Secon
Willie Stringer
Willie
Doge
Amith
Archibald
Southern Pacific
Ife
Relief Funds Move Toward California After Earthquake
Washington May 1 The American Red Cross wired 300000 to James Phelan head of the relief committee in San Francisco and 1400000 more is on hand for the California effort. Dr Edward T Devine reports supplies sent to quake victims include carloads of stores forage lumber medical supplies subsistence and various other essentials.
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Washington
American Red Cross Totay
James Phelan
Red Cross and Relief Committee
Rao Francisco
Wow Morrow
Thealifornia
Red Cros
Eoensty
California
Edward T Devine
Red Cross
San Francisco
Earthquake Aufferera
Walt
Los Angeles
Twe Stight Shocks Gauss We Abra
An intervel earthquake shock rattled the region, with tremors recorded across several towns. Officials report minor structural damage but no injuries, as residents assess affected areas and await further updates.
Fire Panic In Big Hospital In San Francisco
At 4 15 this morning a fire in the hospital laundry caused a panic at the Prefidio general hospital. 700 patients fled in blankets or nightclothes as soldiers and firemen fought the blaze. The laundry was destroyed but the main hospital was saved. origin of the fire traced to the laundry.
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San Francisco
the Presidio
Post Fire Department
Insurance firms seek fair compromise on San Francisco fire loss
New York May 4 Tribune reports representatives of foreign and American fire insurers in the city discussed settling losses from the San Francisco disaster. Firms aim to be fair but will not waive policy terms or charters, and London offices urge adherence to legal liabilities. Estimated settlements may range 60 to 70 percent of total risk.
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New York
the Tribune
Iany
San Francisco
London
Oakland
Hrittah
Earthquake Ravages San Mateo County Buildings
The San Mateo County quake left widespread damage including chimneys, adobe and brick structures, and broken furniture. In Half Moon Bay a painter and two children died when an old adobe building collapsed. Redwood City suffered severe losses, with the $150,000 courthouse almost destroyed.
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San Mateo
Mateo
Usl
San Mateo County
Redwood City
Chinese official admits magistrate killed by own actions
A Pekin dispatch reports that CHina backs delaying settlement of the French claim row. The Nanchang outrage is cited as prompting Beijing to acknowledge the magistrate may have died due to his own actions amid a contested edict.
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Chima
London
Pekin
The
Times Today
Elaime
Nanchang
President Signa Washi May 4 Reese Kee
Vague OCR text notes a presidential action with names Signa Washi Reese Kee and a mention of bills and a department in California. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
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Signa —— Washi
Reese
Hee Sastor Dare
Cory Zed
Congress Debates Rate Bill Oil Line Narrowing
May 4 Washington Senate moves to amend the rate bill under the 15 minute rule with Lee’s provision narrowing to oil lines and excluding gas and water lines. House debates naval appropriation with supporters praising the bill and Burton opposing expansion of the navy. Senate discusses railroad rates, California earthquake relief, and a motion to thank General Porter for recovering John Paul Jones.
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Washington
Senate
Lee
Daniel
California
Allison
Congress
Horace Porter
John Paul Jones
Paris
Aldrich
Committee On Foreign Relations
Naval appropriation bill advances amid heated House debate
May 3 Washington the naval appropriation bill carrying nearly a hundred million dollars for the navy was taken up in the House. After brief remarks by Fosa of Hino and heavy questioning, a sharp clash arose toward the end over statements by Bates of Pennsylvania on steel rolls. Senate debate on the railroad rate bill continued with Nelson Allen and others criticizing the judiciary in injunction power and consideration of the army appropriation resumed and passed after amendments.
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Washington
Naval Establishment
House
Fosa
Hino
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Bates
Pennavivonia
Williams
Slitainnig Stack
Missouri
Payne
New York
Senate
Nelson
Alliana
United States
Bacon Bailey
Teller
Foraker
Bailey
Bacon
Senate debate on railroad rate bill and new depot funding
Washington reports Daniel continuing his speech on the railroad rate bill and Bailey's proviso for court suspensions by the ICC. Amendments authorize a federal depot for Fort Mason San Francisco with 1.5 million dollars, including 750000 available now, and 500000 for a route to Panama via Guantanamo. House focuses on the agricultural appropriation bill for most of the day.
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Washington
Daniel
Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Naule
Fort Magon
San Francisco
Panama
Guantanamo
Cuba
Senate
House votes to continue free garden seed distribution
On May 1 the House approved 153 to 58 to continue free distribution of garden and flower seed. The agricultural bill expanding the Bureau of Chemistry and Dr Wiley's department saw many items struck on points of order, especially adulteration provisions for foods condiments drugs and beverages. Considerable progress was noted on the bill.
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Washington
House
Bureau of Chemistry
San Francisco Debris Clearance Funds Cut
Money for clearing city streets was cut off causing work to stall. A large portion of the burned district remains unusable though small progress appeared on the principal thoroughfares over the past two weeks.
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San Francisco
Eee Etreeta
Senate to Begin Voting on Railroad Rate Amendments Friday
Washington reports the senate will start voting on amendments to the railroad rate bill on Friday May 4 after an attempt to set a final date failed. Tillman proposed May 9 but objections blocked, leaving amendments to be disposed of with a likely final vote within a week of amendment consideration. Clarke of Arkansas spoke against Hepburn bill as ill suited to remedy current conditions. The House passed a navy and postal earthquake relief bill totaling 170000.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Mor
Clarke
Arkansas
Navy Department
Mare Island
Postal Service
San Francisco
Indian appropriation bill passes senate after long debate
Washington April 28 The Indian appropriation bill was approved by the senate after a day of debate over land alienation rules for five civilized tribes. An amendment exempting full bloods and minors was accepted. The bill also struck the transfer of funds from timber and land sales to the Indians. In the House tariff discussion dominated the day with John Sharp Williams and Towne debating, Cushman defending the tariff system, and the agricultural appropriation bill set for Monday discussion under a five minute rule.
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Washington
Animal Industry
Wadsworth
Senate
Indian Territory
Five Civilized Tribes
Warner
Missouri
Long
Kansas
John ‘Sharp Williams
Towne
New York
Williame
Will
Cushman
House
Senate debate on Barnes nomination to Roosevelt post
Protests in Washington May 1 accompanied the nomination of B. F. P. Ba Seria as secretary to the President. The Senate considered the nomination in an attempted session but took no action.
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Barnes
Washington
B. FP. Ba Seria
Roosevelt
Senate
Fragmentary historical note on wartime Russian actions
An incoherent OCR fragment references a U S Senator, a Saint Petersburg context, Manchurian and Russian armies, and strategic parity ideas during a war. It mentions partial coverage of military actions and the general wartime environment without clear events or dates.
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Petersburg
San Francisco Red Cross launches care initiative
In San Francisco a new national Red Cross program aims to bolster sick and medical care services. Officials say the effort centers on establishing care networks and improving access for patients in need. Local leaders urge community support and volunteer participation.
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San Francisco
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Fortland
Posse
Burton
Ohio
Butler
Pennsylvania
Calder
Mer Pia
Graken
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