Rumors of a Union Pacific overhaul reach Omaha
Reports from Omaha claim Jay Gould plans to abandon the Union Pacific and shift control to the Missouri Pacific and other Gould lines. Charles Mellen resigns as general traffic manager to join the New York and New England, signaling a major management change ahead. Observers say the traffic manager role may be abolished under the new faction while Boston capitalists keep control but steer operations toward the Northwestern.
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Omaha
Jay Gould
Union Pacific
Gould
Missouri Pacific
Charles §. Mellen
Mellen
New York
New England
General Patousey
Boston
Northwestern
Washington Soldiers' Home praised for comfort and care
A Tribune letter from Olympia recounts the Washington Soldiers' Home in detail praising the Olympia Room furnished by the George H. Thomas Ladies Relief Corps. It lauds the competent management and attentive matron leading to high satisfaction among residents. It notes the death of Comrade Patrick Brennan, the home’s first and only death, and his burial in the home cemetery with brief funeral rites.
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Olympia
Tribune
Ortine
Washington
George H. Thomas Ladies’ Relief Corps
Olympia Room
State of Washington
Patrick Brennan
Spokane
Brennan
C. M. Reed
Peor Oe
Chinese Swarm to U S Under British Citizenship Waiver
report from Montreat March 3 notes a loophole in the U S Chinese exclusion law allowing Chinese who took allegiance to the queen to travel as British subjects. Three arrived in Boston. officers could not stop them when citizenship papers were shown. Treasury officials warn of potential influx. Canadians share concern. Trade and Labor Council backs a bill to raise head taxes and limit Chinese vessels, proposing one Chinese per 100 tons.
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Kow
Montreat
United States
Supreme Court
Boston
Great Britain
United States Treasury
Trade and Labor Council
Fire consumes Everett wholesale liquor store and adjacent empty shop
A fire at Joe Barrett's wholesale liquor store in Everett and the neighboring Prescott empty shop caused losses of 6900 dollars. Other items note a jail escape in Skagit county, a self defense verdict for Allyn saloon keeper Herzheart, and a Whitman funeral in New Jersey with notable attendees.
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Joe Barrett
Everett
Prescott
Skagit County
Mount Vernon
Ellensburg
John Hberheart
Allyn
Sam Yvinson
Baldwin
War Department
Squire
Seattle
Washington National Bank of Tacoma
Seattle National Bank of Seattle
Lake Shore
Seattle Road
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
L. J. Heacock
Seattle Coal and Iron Company
A. A. Mayo
C. W. Loomis
Catholic Academy
North Yakima
Yakima
Hlensburgh
Patriotic City Urges Removal of Patent Medicine Signs
Authorities warn against a band of men posting advertising cards for patent medicines on fences posts and public spaces. Citizens urged to tear down signs on private property and ensure removal from all public property to prevent a cheap country appearance. The cit marshal is tasked with enforcing removal promptly.
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Cit
Political boom chatter on governors and editors
Anacortes Courier reports Eugene Wilson and Leigh Hunt building gubernatorial support while factions and editors trade barbs. Coverage notes Parker’s Chinese policy critique, Tacoma mayoral race billing, and editorials from Colville to Port Crescent. March dispatches cover General Cavanaugh's convention bid and distress aid appeals in St Petersburg.
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Anacortes Courier
Eugene Wilson
Tacoma
China
Parker
Alexander Parker
Murphy Mesas
Post-Intelligencer
Colville
D. C. Corbin
Jnc. L. Wilson
Wilson
Port Crescent
Callam County
T. H. Cavanaugh
Stevens Point Wisconsin Central hub gateway to vast forests
The city sits on the Wisconsin Central lines near a vast pine country extending 200 miles to Lake Superior. The Wisconsin River and its tributar ies power lumber and industry, employing hundreds. The area hosts large car shops and multiple manufactories with tickets and maps available from G F McNeill in Minneapolis or James Pond in Chicago. Town Topics note a humorous quip about a night cap.
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Stevens Point
Lake Superior
Wisconsin River
Neenah
Menasha
Wisconsin Central Lines
G. F. McNeill
C. P
T. A
Minneapolis, Minn
Jas. C. Pond
Chicago, Ill
Dry wood and bark for sale by undersigned
All kinds of dry wood and bark for sale by the undersigned to order HND Renau office at Foster Leherest s Tel 3.
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HND, Renau
Foster & Leherest S. Tel
Corbett Will Win in Scientific Boxing Preview
William A. Brady of New York backs Jim Corbett of San Francisco to defeat Sullivan in a match praised for Corbett’s scientific approach. The piece compares eras and notes Corbett’s height reach and planned June 1 training. Also mentions Joe McAuliffe aiming to beat Goddard and Grays Harbor centennial plans.
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San Francisco
William A. Brady
New York
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
Brady
Corbett
John L
Kilrain
Mitchell
Ryan
Jack Burke
McCaffrey
Jem Mace
Peter Jackson
Asbury Dark
Long Branch
Billy Delaney
Peter Daly
Joe McAuliffe
Goddard
Slavin
London
Why He Discharged Renaud and Other Notices
The pension commissioner Raum resumed testimony claiming he dismissed Clerk Edward Renaud for aiding attacks on him via the New York Tribune. In Leominster Massachusetts a company forms to raise the British frigate Hussar sunk near Hell Gate with nearly 7000 raised toward a 10000 capital, potentially yielding about 4 million if raised. In Port Lane Oregon Judge Deady administered the oath to W B Gilbert as circuit court of appeals judge and they travel to San Francisco for the court session.
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Renaud
Washington
Raum
Edward Renaud
New York Tribune
Boston
Leominster
Mass
Hell Gate
New York
United States
Port Lane
Oregon
Deady
W. B. Gilbert
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court
Gilbert
San Francisco
Court of Appeals
Deeming Murder Case Linked to Cape of Good Hope Trip
Melbourne police believe they found evidence that Deeming killed a man named Keays who accompanied him to the Cape of Good Hope from Australia in 1888.
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Deeming
Melbourne
Keays
Cape of Good Hope
Australia
California Grain Market Report from San Francisco
Wheat price to buyers for the season at 1.56 dollars per bushel and barley at 0.9734 dollars per bushel noted in San Francisco on March 30. Market activity and bids reflect typical coastal grain trading patterns.
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California
San Francisco
Behring sea treaty ratified by senate in unanimous vote
The senate approved the Behring sea treaty without conditions. Reports from Indianapolis say a Democratic conference aims to prevent a party split over Ex-Governor Gray's presidential candidacy. Absent much detail, a series of violent events and official movements fill the day.
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Indianapolis
Gray
Richmond
Abraham Cooley
World’s Fair Investigation Committee
Washington
Chicago
Roger Q. Mills
House
Frank L. Combs
California
Japan
Swift
Cincinnati
Ohio Spiral Spring Company
Boston
Clarks Hotel
Madison Cross Roads
Alabama
Thomas Edwards
Peter Martin
John Mullins
Montreal
Marson & Bros
Carlton House Reopens With Complete Renovations
Extensive alterations have been made in the Carlton House now open for guests. All furniture and linen are new, halls and rooms papered, and the hotel presents a bright cheerful appearance. The reading room is frescoed and inviting. Visites to the city will find Carlton House convenient to lodge.
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Carlton House
Old comic ponders danger as crowd gathers outside window
In a Detroit Free Press vignette a gray haired comedian eyes a group of men who could be police. His wife and writing partner teases him about needing stronger glasses before the pair share a wry exchange.
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Detroit Free Press
Morgan Collection Holds English Royal Autographs
The Autographs of nearly all English kings from Henry VI to George II and the kings and queens since the second George are contained in J. Pierpont Morgan’s remarkable collection.
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Henry VI
George II
England
George
J. Pierpont Morgan
Boston Woman Proposes Treatment to Pope During Rome Visit
A Boston woman in Rome offered Christian Science treatment after learning the Pope was ill, but the Vatican declined the offer. The Pope remains with traditional methods.
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Boston
Rome
Vatican
Tide Lands and Harbor Lines Meeting Schedule
The harbor line commission will meet Saturday at 11 o clock in the McKenny building. The tide land commission meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock in the same building. Thurston county tide land society will meet in the city again next Monday.
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Tide Lands and Harbor Lines
Harbor Line Commission
McKenny
Tide Land Commission
Thurston County Tide Land Soren eEre
Olympia Odd Fellows Lodge Expands Library Collection
Olympia Lodge No. 1 1 O O F has ordered about $500 in books to augment its library bringing total volumes to around 1000. The library welcomes Odd Fellows daily from 2 to 9 pm and is a notable feature of the order. The Olympia chapter shows rapid growth with each order.
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Olympia Lodge No. 1
Olympia
Ate
State of Mind Declines as Fred Neuffer Faces Sentencing
Fred Neuffer, found guilty of larceny by embezzlement for diverting $500 entrusted for investment, deteriorated mentally. He was placed in a steel cell after exhibiting alleged insanity, including claims the jail was not level and repeated wood-tilt episodes. doctors remain cautious. He was later moved to a standard jail room as his condition fluctuated.
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Fred Neuffer
Neuffer
Swarm
Neutffer
Watt
Neutter
Traveler and Beans Price Joke from Harper's Magazine
A traveler objects to a twenty five cent price for a spoonful of beans at a way station restaurant. A telegram arrives later asking if the price is high, underscoring the comic dispute. The excerpt also includes a humorous note about mispronouncing Washington town names and a late night skit with John B Allen.
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Harper's Magazine
John B. Allen
Dryden
Ington
Washington
Walla Wal
A Difference in Travelers
In the Chicago Tribune fragment a traveler questions Mr Allover about observations in Japan and propriety as the other responds that he was seldom shocked, noting he surveyed matters of ind.
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Chicago Tribune
Japan
Mr. Allover
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