Pierce Victory Shaping Oregon Senate Tax Debate
The Oregon Senate debated state finances and taxation as legislators consider a two million dollar annual appropriation excluding a 500000 for the fair. A tax bill would levy graduated rates on corporations and an inheritance tax was favorably reported, with discussion on state aids and asylum staffing amid a lengthy session.
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Legislative Assembly
Cali
Tiemu
Clark Fair
Senate
Oregon
Senate Adopts Minority Report On Fellow Servant Bill
The minority report was adopted by 23 to 7 as committees of railways and transportation meet to hear arguments. W W Cotto W D Fenton and Wallace McCamant argued for railroads while Judge A S Bennett of The Dalles spoke for the employee in support of the bill. Committees have not yet reported.
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Judiciary
Senate
Revolutionary Forces Reach City Gates Amid Uprising
Caracas reports the revolutionists near the city gates as trenches are dug and citizens drafted. Government service seizes many animals. Official bulletins on defeats are deemed untrustworthy amid defensive measures.
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Caracas
Worst Storm of the Season Strikes Cities Across Midwest and East
Chicago reports the worst wind and snowstorm of the season with prostrated telegraph lines and severe hardship for the poor. A foot of snow paralyzes street traffic while trains halt nationwide. Topeka, St Paul, Chattanooga, and Chicago face floods, bitter cold, and widespread disruption as the storm rages.
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Middle West
New England
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Taxed Enough Debate On Intangible Property Bill
Salem February 4 The Joint committee on assessment and taxation heard arguments for and against Harris house bill 196 to tax intangible property of telephone telegraph express railroad Pullman and refrigerator car companies A state board of appraisement would collect annual reports showing capital stock interstate and intrastate receipts and other data to estimate property value in Oregon The valuation would be apportioned to counties and taxed in the usual manner The committee adjourned without a decision until this evening
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Salem, Or
Joint Committee On
Harris’ House
State Board of Appraisers
Vote Unchanged in Senate Race Despite Fulton Efforts
Salem Oregon February 4. The senatorial vote remains unchanged as Hume of Curry County, previously claimed by Fulton, voted for Speaker Harris. Fulton’s chances are slim with Jonathan Bourne of Portland seen as the strongest remaining contender.
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Fulton
Harris
Salem
Curry County
Jonathan Bourne
Portland
Venezuela Pay Claims Stir Northern Port Encounter Told As Comic Opera
In New York on February 4 a German diplomat described Venezuela’s finances and governance while recounting the Port San Carlos flare up. He claimed the Panther blockade near Maracaibo provoked the fort firing and that Caracas celebrated the incident as a lesson, advocating an antitoxin for the revolutionary bubonic. The envoy contrasted Castro with Matos, calling Castro energetic and a fighter while labeling Matos a moneyed opportunist waiting for a psychological moment.
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New York
G. von Pherim-Ballagzi
Caracas
Germany
Port San Carlos
Maracaibo
Venexela
Venexuela
Baccllus
Castro
Matos
Witlemstad
Clash of Sailors' Union and Crimps in Portland
A confrontation erupted in Portland on February 4 between the newly formed Sailors' Union and crimps over two sailors allegedly owing money. The union compelled the men to return, with Crimps pledging to force the union out of the city amid anticipated trouble.
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Crimps
Portland
Crimpe
Epworth League Convention Set for Detroit in July
The International Epworth League Convention dates fixed for Detroit run from July 16 through July 19. The event secures a summer gathering for Epworth members with sessions scheduled across the week in the city.
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Detroit
Venezuela Colonization Plan Attracts Military Men
The Venezuela Company organized in Joplin Missouri reports over 1000 applicants with military training including former U S army and navy officers. Members are applying from across the United States and Canada as the firm seeks large land grants from Venezuela.
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Joplin, Mo
Venezuela, Company
Venezuela
United States Army
Navy
United States
Canada
Coal famine ends as prices expected to drop
New York February 4 reports dealers believe coal scarcity is ending and prices will continue to fall, helped by mild weather. Some locations sold hard coal for 7.50 per ton and 106 tons remained. soft coal around 2.50 per ton. Independent dealers advertised higher retail rates for coal at 6.68 and 6.50 per ton.
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New York
Actor stabbed in lodging house assault in San Francisco
Landers Stevens a noted actor in San Francisco and Oakland and Be lasco's leading man at the Central theater was badly stabbed and beaten at a lodging house this morning by two Japanese men who were arrested. The motive remains unclear though authorities suspect Stevens's conduct.
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Landers Stevens
Oakland
Belasco
Central Theater
Stevens
Unknown Vessel Reported Lost After Burning Distress Signals
San Francisco on February 4 reports the steamer Alameda arriving with word of a vessel sighted in heavy seas on January 30. Nine distress signals were observed during a squall. the light suddenly disappeared and all aboard are believed lost. The vessel’s identity is unknown.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Suit for three millions in Mine Sale case
Elisabeth Tabor, wife of Senator Tabor, sues the Ransom Leasing Company for 3 million dollars alleging the sale of the Matchless mine for 13 thousand to satisfy a 1899 judgment against the senator. The mine is described as of great value, in Denver on February 4.
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Ransome Company
Denver
Elisabeth Tabor
Ransom Leasing Company
Rush Orders at Mare Island for Coal and Stores
Rush orders received at Mare Island accelerate ship commissioning under repair. A night force will be added to expedite shipments of stores to ships in harbor to prepare them for sea.
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Mare Island
Village
Cal
Cole Younger Pardoned on Exhibition Ban
Cole Younger, survivor of the Younger brothers, was granted a full pardon in St Paul on February 4. The pardon frees him from life imprisonment originally imposed in 1871 on the condition he never place himself on exhibition and that he leave Minnesota and not return.
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St. Paul
Cole Younger
Minnesota
Parr and Jenkins to Wrestle in Montreal Bout
Parr and Jim Jenkins meet in Montreal on Feb 4 in a finishing bout by the Jotal athletic organization. Both fighters are said to be in excellent condition amid rivalry and expectations of a keen contest. In Haiti Port au Prince, the finance minister proposes a three million dollar paper money issue backed by duties and a minister of terror resigns.
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Jenking
Montreal
Que
Jotal Athletic
Tom Jenkins
Jim Parr
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Interror
Danish Commission Arrives in St Thomas for West Indies Inquiry
The Danish royal commission arrived at St Thomas on Feb 4 to study conditions in the Danish West Indies and report on measures for improvement, and was received officially by the governor.
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D W
Range Troubles in Nebraska Sheepmen Split with Cattlemen
In Lincoln on February 4 a hundred sheepmen organized to resist a cattlemen raid from southern Big Horn county. Nick Minnick, the sheepman shot last night, is reported to be dying.
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Lincoln
Neb
Big Horn County
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Cuba Senate to report on reciprocity treaty next Wednesday
Havana February 4 The senate committee on foreign relations has assured President Palma it will report on the reciprocity treaty next Wednesday. They anticipate a brief debate on ratification.
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Havana
Senate Committee On Foreign Relationey
Palma
Fire destroys Lion merchandise store in Oklahoma City
A blaze at the Lion merchandise store in Oklahoma City caused $260,000 in damages this morning. Insurance coverage amounts to one third of the loss.
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Oklahoma City
Lion Merchandise
No Eruptions in Honduras Reported
Mexico City reports Honduras government cables that there is no truth in volcanic disturbance rumors in Central America. Honduras remains tranquil and prosperous according to officials.
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Mexico City
Charge d'Affaires
Central America
Militia Still On Duty In Waterbury Morning Report
Militia remained on duty in Waterbury as care was administered to individuals following a morning incident. Officials stated the force was ready for immediate action if required and monitored local conditions throughout the day.
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Waterbury
Veual
Yellow Fever Cases Rise in Guayaquil
Yellow fever reports in Guayaquil total about 60 cases with January deaths reaching 99. Officials anticipate the respy season will improve the fever situation.
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Guayaquil
Winter Wheat Fares Well in January Report
Washington reports the weather bureau summary notes the winter wheat crop fared well in January 1903 with snow cover protecting central and northern belt until month end. Rainfall was lighter than usual, moisture need limited to Kansas. In Washington and Oregon yields are satisfactory despite freeze thaw issues. California saw cold fog in the north and hot dry winds in the south, but no serious damage. Later month conditions improved with beneficial rains.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Oregon
California
Wheat for Sydney Ships from Manitoba to Australia
Manitoba wheat and Minneapolis flour are being shipped to Australia by McNear & Co due to a coast grain shortage. A cargo of anchors leaves this week for Sydney. The Canadian wheat was shipped through in a prior arrangement.
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Tacoma
Minneapolis
Australia
McNear & Co
Sydney
Surveyor General Calls Bids for Alaska Survey Work
Tacoma Feb. 4 The demand that land surveys extend to Alaska to permit homestead entries is being granted. Surveyor General is inviting bids at Sitka for surveying Alaska on a base line 200 miles long to the Copper River section.
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Alaska
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Sitka
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Conper River
Fire in Milwaukee kills two men and injures four
Four others were hospitalized with injuries after inhaling toxic fumes in a factory fire in Milwaukee. James Foley and Edward Holgan died, authorities said, with Andrew White and several others among the dead or dying. The fire at the Sehwah Sree Company began in the early morning.
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James Foley
Andrew White
Edward Holgan
the Department
Sehwah Sree Company
Canis in Northwest China Armies Mobilize to Fight Foreigners
A crisis spreads in Northwest China as a large army forms to advance against foreigners. Missionary C. J. Anderson reports Kane is full of rebels and determined to fight, claiming no foreign devil will remain. Caravans of camels are delivering arms and ammunition to rebel headquarters.
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China
C. J. Ander’ Eon
Kane
Importations of arms in China stir reform plot hints
The Pacific port steamship China has arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu. It reports large shipments of arms and ammunition entering China inland, allegedly by the reform element aiming to overthrow the Manchurian dynasty. Hawaii hosts many reformers funding agitators in China. Also on the card, Tommy Ryan defends his middleweight title tonight against Cyclone Kelly in Hot Springs Arkansas, previewing a future clash with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien.
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Wberal Suma
China
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Hot Springs
Ark
Tommy Ryan
Kelly
San Francisco
Whittington Park
Yan
Philadelphia
Jack” O'Brien
Inquiry Into Fighter's Death in Scituate Court
In Scituate on February 4 the case of Hugh Murphy a New York pugilist charged with manslaughter in the death of Eugene McCarthy after a bout here two weeks ago came up for hearing. Exoneration is expected but the fatal ending will likely delay prize fighting in Rhode Island for some time.
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R. L
Hugh Murphy
New York
Eugene McCarthy
Murphy
Rhode
Bowman Building to Rise Modern and Up to Date
Excavation begins for a brick 200 by 50 foot building on Rail Road Street from Malin to Garden. Cost estimated at 25 000 to 40 000. Lower story for business shops. upper story planned as a stylish lodging house or hotel with modern fittings. Built by Parl Bowman. Walter Welle handles excavation.
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Walter Welle
Parl Bowman
Oregonian
Railroad Street
Dim Thace
Malin
Garden Streets
DieKent
Monroe and Sharkey Plan 20 Round Fight
New York Feb 4 Jack Monroe and Tom Sharkey signed articles for a 20 round contest to occur some time after four months. The purse split is 74 percent to the winner and 26 to the loser. Referee to be agreed a month before the bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Marquis of Queensbury
Crisis in Statehood Case Faces Arizona Plan Split
Senator Quay fears opposition and may seek an extra Congressional session rather than push the proposed statehood bill. Marcus Smith, the territorial delegate, says cries have been periched in the legislature. Smith supports admitting Arizona and New Mexico as a single state while the Arizona legislature backs him.
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Congress
Phoons
Meri T
Legislatura Assembly
Jaiteh
Marcus Smith
Quay
Ile
Arizona
New Mexico
Areons
Trouble with sailors' union disrupts Benicia cargo plan
The schooner Benicia is barred from leaving Aberdeen with a lumber cargo after the owner in San Francisco failed to reach agreement with the local sailors' union officers. Ballom Tinton enforced the blockage causing a delay in the voyage.
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Aberdeen
Waveb
Aberdean
Ballom Tinton
San Francisco
Union
National Athletic Club Promotes 20 Round Boxing Bout
Bangor event draws interest for a boxing show featuring Jimmy Handler of Brooklyn vs Charley O'Rhourke of Heston in a 20 round contest. Both fighters are regarded as evenly matched and a lively bout is anticipated tonight by local fans.
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Pel
National Athletic Club
Subt
Jimmy Handler
Brooklyn
Charley O'Rhourke
Heston
Diamond Match Prosperous Stockholders Meeting in Chicago
Diamond Match Company stockholders met in Chicago to report a flourishing year with net earnings around 2,075,000 for 1902, up from 2,011,000 in 1901.
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Diamond Match Prosperous
Chicago
Diamond Match Company
Detroit Boxing Night Ends With Ward Duggan Clash
In the Pugilistic Calendar Detroit Mick Feb 4 features Mike Ward and Jimmie Duggan in the night’s windup at the Detroit Athletic Club. They previously met with Duggan winning the decision. Ward has since improved and fans expect him to reverse the result tonight.
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Mick
Mike Ward
Jimmie Duggan
Detroit Athletic Club
Duggan
Ward
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