Frank Smith killed after siege near New Era Oregon
Frank Smith, wanted for killing three officers, is dead after being shot by Harry Draper while surrounded in the woods between the Willamette River and railroad tracks near New Era. A stolen gray cap led to the fatal pursuit and identification by Willie Stinger.
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New Era
Ore
Frank Smith
Desperado
Harry Draper
Spokane
Wallamette River
Draper
Smith
Willamette River
Desjurado
Portland
Polceman Hanlon
Oregon City
Woodburn
Shaver
O D Henderson
Weedburn
Salem
Willie Stinger
Willie
Plagman Archibald
Ilo
Red Cross Sent Funds for California Relief Efforts
Three hundred thousand dollars was wired to James Phelan in San Francisco with another hundred thousand available. Judge Murrow says send money rather than food as relief continues. De Edward Devine reports supplies arriving include stoves lumber medical supplies clothing and food, with shipments from multiple carloads and steamers aiding the effort.
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Washington
American Red Cross
James P. Fhelan
Real Cross and Relief Committee
San Francisco
Wow Murrow
California
The
Red Cross
Edward T Devine
Loa Angeles
Fragmented Local Notice About Unclear Event
A damaged OCR fragment reports a local notice with unclear event details and no verifiable names or dates. It mentions people and places in vague terms, offering minimal actionable information.
Fire Panic Strikes Large Hospital in Presidio
At the Presidio general hospital in San Francisco 700 patients faced panic after a fire alarm at 4:15 am when flames were seen in the hospital laundry nearby. Firefighters and soldiers evacuated patients, many in night clothes, as the laundry was destroyed but the main hospital was saved.
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San Francisco
Auder
Limits of Insurance Paid in San Francisco Earthquake Claim
New York May 4 The Tribune reports discussions among foreign and American fire insurance reps in the city on adjusting losses from the San Francisco earthquake. Insurers aim for a fair, uniform precedent, with claims estimates suggesting 60 to 80 percent of total losses may be paid. London offices will cover only legally liable losses and reject damages from nonfire causes or structural demolitions ordered by authorities.
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New York
the Tribune
San Francisco
Naurance
London Insurance
Oakland
Brit Tab
Heavy Loss in San Mateo County Earthquake Fallout
San Mateo County suffered widespread damage from the recent quake with many buildings damaged including chimneys plaster and crockery. In Half Moon Bay a painter and two children died in a collapsed adobe building while Redwood City faced the ruin of the new 150000 dollar courthouse.
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San Mateo County
San Mateo Tal
Redwood City
China Mates to Admit Fact in Nanchang Outrage Settlement
A Pekin dispatch to the Times says China will admit the French claims in the Nanchang outrage case. Delay stems from reluctance to issue an edict and the magistrate’s alleged self-inflicted death in the event.
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China
London
Pekin
Times Today
Nanchang
Magistate
Senate considers rate bill amendments plus oil line focus
Washington reports outline Senate amendments to the rate bill under the 15 minute rule with Lodge's oil line provision narrowly refined to exclude gas and water lines. House debate centers on the naval appropriation bill and international arbitration ideas. Other items include relief for California earthquake sufferers and a Porter tribute note.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Naval and railroad funding dominate Congress debate
The May 3 session covered the naval appropriation bill with near hundred million dollars for the navy. later the Senate closed general debate on the railroad rate bill as Tillman, Bailey and others spoke at length on judicial powers and temporary injunctions, while the army appropriation bill advanced after further amendments.
Daniel voices objections to Bailey proviso in railroad bill
In the Senate on May 2 Daniel objected to Bailey's proviso limiting court suspensions of Interstate Commerce Commission orders and suggested bonds for railroads. The session paused the rate bill for an army appropriation debate and a Fort Mason depot amendment. The day closed with executive session as a cable to Panama funding was discussed. The House spent most of its time on the agricultural appropriation bill.
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Washington
Senate
Nelson
Tillman
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bacos
Bailey
Teller
Foraker
Bacon
Daniel
Interstate Commerce Comm
Fort Mason
San Francisco
Hey Eat
Panama
Uuantanamo
Bat
House votes to continue free distribution of seeds
Washington May 1 by a vote of 153 to 58 the House decided to continue the free distribution of pardon and flower seeds. Several agricultural bill items expanding the Bureau of Chemistry and Dr Wiley's department were eliminated on points of order. One side able progress noted on the bill.
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Washington
House
Bureau of Chemistry
Dr. Wiley's Department
We Onah Clearing Debris in San Francisco Streets
May 1 update shows progress on principal thoroughfares in the burned district. About one tenth of streets are passable despite funding shortages and mounting costs, as public works leaders push to restore mobility after the disaster.
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San Francioto
Thomas
of Peblie Works
Senate moves toward final vote on railroad rate bill amendments
In Washington on April 30 the senate began voting on amendments to the railroad rate bill with a May 4 start date for floor consideration. Senator Tillman opposed a May 9 final vote, Morgan objected but the plan shifted to handling amendments. House action included $170,000 for Mare Island navy needs and San Francisco postal services after the earthquake.
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Washington
Senate
Daniel
California
Allison
Congress
Horace Porter
John Paul Jones
Ihs
Paria
Aldrich
Committee On Foreign Relations
Tillman
Morgan
Clarke
Arkansas
Navy
Mare Island
San Francisco
Mare
Indian appropriation bill passes senate after lengthy debate
Washington reports the Indian appropriation bill clearing the Senate late Friday after all day debate over land alienation restrictions for the five civilized tribes. An amendment to exempt full bloods and minors was accepted. The bill also repealed a provision transferring to Indians millions from timber and land sales.
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Washington
Senate
Indiana
Indian Territory
Stern
Five Civilized Tribes
Warner
Missouri
Long
Kansas
Protests Over Barnes Nomination in Senate Session
Protesters gathered in Washington on May 1 concerning the nomination of B F Barnes as assistant to the President. The nomination faced Senate scrutiny in executive session, with objections and remarks from opponents as the process continued.
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Barnes
Washington
B. F. Barnes
Rocesevelt
Senate
Neacilen
Expedition plan for Manchuria dampened by internal doubts
The report outlines an expedition dubbed for Ly Pass with goals in St. Petersburg connected to Kasad Kwantung. It notes uncertainties about financing and leadership, mentions Tach and Novitsky, and questions whether the force would strike the Russian rear or merely conduct reconnaissance.
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Kasad
St. Petersburg
Seciety
Polonel
Novitsky’s
Devine Urges National Motion on 64 Reform in Giving
In San Francisco April, Devine calls for a national motion concerning red cross distribution and ongoing aid. The plan envisions targeted inmate care during months, with a review to begin soon and a continued effort to provide help.
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al Devine
San Francisco
National
Red Cir
San
War funds request forwarded for urgent deficit relief
Washington April 30 The war today forwarded to the secretary of the treasury for Congress urgent deficiency of appropriations. This amount is required for the fiscal year ending June for the purpose of stores destroyed by enemy action.
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Washington
of War
Totary
Treasury
Congress
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Haas
Burton
Ohio
Butler
Pennsylvania
Calder
Naval Affairs Committee
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Iminousa
Committee On
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Penneylvania
Williame
Stinniantyy 1
Cdark
Payne
Stern Raila
Atill
Animal ‘Industry
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John Sharp Williams
Towne
Wil Nara Ee Isrlade
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Benator
Supa
Beecad
Dee Graham
Loverbde
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H. Ackerman
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