Midshipman Bemis Serves Naval Aide in Chile Trip
Letters from Oshkosh indicate Midshipman Bemis met Col John Hicks United States Minister to Chile at Punta Arenas and was appointed naval aide aboard the Maine. Bemis attended diplomatic functions aboard a Chilean warship and numerous receptions hosted by the U S consul and Chilean governor during the stay with the fleet.
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Dahkerh
Maine
Bemis
John Hicks
United States
Chile
Punta Arenas
Cub Hicks
Aidshipman
Micks
Hicks
Admiral Simpson
Chacabuce
Welcome to Chilean Waters Aboard Chacabuco
Midshipman Bem dined aboard the Chacabuco after an invitation from Minister Hicks and Admiral Remis. He spoke warmly of Minister Picks kindness, noting the stay at Punta Arenas was very pleasant and memorable.
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Valpariso
United States
Bem
Chacabuco
Hicks
Remis
Picks
Punta Arenas
County Receives Five Percent Of Inheritance Taxes Collected
County Treasurer M. J. Rounds reports the three month total inheritance tax collection as 7,529. Of this the county gains five percent for collection and the state receives the remainder. Details show payments from several estates including Oshkosh and Menasha with varying totals and state shares, illustrating debate over whether counties should receive more than five percent.
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M. J. Rounds
Mr. Rounds
Barriece
Caroline R. Fraker
Oshkosh
J.C. Galdsborough
Menasha
John Schneider
Sarah T. McMillen
Willan FP. Hewitt
Mary Fitzgerald
Qankash
Anna Eliza Rounds
Christoph Schneider
Black Wolf
Woman Dies From Laughter At Party
Mrs. Anna Ferrers a 42 year old widow died after an uncontrollable fits of laughter at a party after a joke told by a member of the company. A physician could not be summoned in time to save her.
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Associated Press
New York
Anna Ferrers
Alleged Crook Arrestee in Federal Fraud Case
Federal authorities arrest Earl Accola in San Francisco with Office Inspector O Connell involved. Accola and Fred E B Wolff named in Chicago grand jury indictment for using mails to commit frauds against McPlatt Co New York Winona Furniture Co Minnesota and Minneapolis firms. Accola held on $8000 bond awaiting preliminary exam. Wolff already captured in Chicago.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Earl Accola
United States Post
O‘connell
United States
Inez
Accola
Fred EB. Wolff
Chicago
Accola and Wolff
George E. Anders & Co
McPlatt & Co
Division ‘Street
New York
Winona Furniture and Stove Company
Winona
Jealous wife shoots rival in Monrovia post office
In Los Angeles April Mrs Belen Griffin twenty eight is shot and killed by Mrs U de Arman wife of A Z de Arman who has seen racing horses at Santa Anita During the past season De Arman fired five shots one struck under Griffin's left ear killing her instantly The motive alleged is jealousy De Arman waited nearly an hour at the Monrovia post office for her victim.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Belen Griffin
U. de Arman
A. Z. de Armar
Santa Anitia
Monrovis
Do Arman
Milwaukee Road to Launch First Eastern Washington Train
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway plans to start its first train in eastern Washington within two weeks, running between Othello and Lind where it intersects the Northern Pacific. The 35 mile route will offer daily combination freight and passenger service, with Othello named as division point on the Milwaukee road. The company also plans extensive new construction work beyond this initial service.
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Br Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Washington
Lind
Northern Pacific
Othello
Midwaukes Road
Black Taffeta and Silk Yardage Sale Notice
Yard wide pure dyed black taffeta priced at $1.39 for 27 inch width. 27 inch black taffeta with modern chiffon finish at $1.50. 27 inch Skinner black taffeta very heavy at $1.50. 30 inch pure dye black taffeta at $1.25. 27 inch rough weave black silk Rajah at $1.35. 20 inch pure dye black Louise, Sarah and Peau de Cygne at $0.86. 19 inch black taffeta silk good quality and finish at $0.60.
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Panama
Track laying crew advances toward the Columbia River region
A 30 man track laying gang is employed and within thirty days the rails will extend into the vicinity of the Columbia river. This development signals rapid progress on the railway project and suggests imminent advancement of construction toward the river area.
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Columbia River
Bullet Through Heart Ends Coronado Seawall Mystery
San Diego April 1 A coroner's jury ruled Guy Clive's death a gunshot wound to the heart. A revolver was found in a rock crevice along the Coronado seawall. Testimony described the dead man as heavily using narcotics with probable mental instability.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Guy Clive
Coronado
Russia Duma Debates Salary Increase for Members
Fifty members of the Russia duma introduced a bill to raise their salaries following lawmakers in Paris and Washington. The proposal seeks higher compensation for the legislative body amid ongoing political pressures.
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Duma
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Paris
Washington
Russia Duma
Extension of Sessional Pay for Delegates Sparks Outcry
Delegates demand higher daily compensation saying current rate fails to meet St. Petersburg living costs. Many are required to support provincial establishments in addition to those in the capital, increasing hardship during the extended session.
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St. Petersburg
Hera
Trade With Japan Shows 936 Million Yen Year Total
Trade reports published in Tokyo show America accounts for 271 million yen in imports and exports, with imports at 6 million and exports at 131 million. China follows with 135 million yen, and Japan’s overall yearly trade totals 936 million yen. The year ends with Japan facing a somewhat unfavorable balance.
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Associated Press
Tokio
America
China
Japan
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