Pierce Bill Aims to Equalize State Taxes by County Expenditures
The Pierce measure proposes state levy based on five year average county expenditures with apportionment by county. It shifts tax flow to reflect local costs and sets a statewide board to adjust shares, with Salem as the apportionment center. Legislature also names officials’ salary changes and commissions for the 1905 exposition preparations.
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Verce Base
Wey
Pierce
Baker T
Panhandle
Commission Named for Lewis and Clark Expenditure Oversight
Governor Chamberlain appoints the Lewis and Clark fair commission with Thomas Jefferson as the namesake for the $500000 appropriation. Myers brings prior state fair board experience, ensuring familiarity with this line of work within both state and Portland commissions.
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Chamberlain
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Oregon Country
Portland
Jefferson
Myers
State Fair Board
Britain’s Stand Says Ambassador Not Insulted in Venezuela Talks
Washington reports the British ambassador Stand insists he has not been insulted as details of the Venezuelan negotiations emerge. Bowen disputes the British and German proposals as a ploy to bind Venezuela to a long term alliance. The Italian and German ministers defend Bowen’s courteous conduct at the talks.
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Washington
Bowen
Lansdowne
Herbert
Count of St. James
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Venezuelan Authority Questioned Over Bowen Power
A Caracas pamphlet challenges the powers claimed by Minister Bowen under President Castro. It asserts that a Venezuelan representative needs congressional authorization, which Bowen reportedly lacks. The Venezuelan constitution requires ratification by the national congress for such powers.
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Venezuela
Carac
Clire
Bowen
Castro
Econoress
Venezuelan Affairs Discussed at London Cabinet Meeting
The cabinet met in London this morning with Balfour presiding for the first session since December. The Venezuelan affair was the subject of discussion among ministers.
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London
Balfour
Labor Unions Move Toward Amalgamation
Indications point to a referendum tomorrow among coremakers nationwide on absorption by the molders. If approved, local unions of coremakers may merge with the molders under one international, uniting allied trades and creating a large influential labor organization with unified bargaining power.
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Pittsburg
Molders’ International
Molhers’ Union
Prospecte
McGovern to Clash With Bernstein in Philadelphia Bout
In Philadelphia on February 6 Terry McGovern returns to the ring at Industrial Hall facing Joe Bernstein in a six round bout under local rules with no decision. The ex featherweight champion seeks a return bout with Young Corbett, opting for action over idle time.
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McGovern
Bernstein
Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Brooklyn
Pugillam
Joe Hernstein
Industrial Hall
Rioting Strikers Fight Cars Across Montreal Street
Montreal and Buffalo reports detail violent actions by the striking streetcar workforce. In Montreal a mob wrecked a fire car and injured a motorman and conductor, with police dispersing the crowd as casualties mounted among French Canadian strikers. In Buffalo a brick wall collapsed during demolition on William Street, burying laborers. five bodies recovered and multiple injured, with eight possibly beneath the debris.
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Montreal
Thor
Buffalo
William Street
Differences settled at M K T railroad
Trainmen receive pay raises as freight workers gain 15 percent and passengers 12 percent. In Waterbury the scene is quiet with indications of settlement.
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Wales
St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Waterbury
AMN
Grave Robber Testifies in Indianapolis Case
Samuel Martin the first witness says Dr. Alexander offered $80 per body for 20 corpses. He claims a July trip yielded Glendora Gates’ body for $10 and later items included Wallace Johnson and Rose Neidlinger, with payments noted for each. The case centers on grave robbing and alleged payouts.
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Sodier
Indianapolis
Samuel Martin
Alexander
Board of Health
Cantrell
Martin
Glendora Gates
Anderson Cemetery
Wallace Johnnson
Rose Neidlinger
Prisoner Refused to Walk in Court as Witnesses Threatened
Hooper Younhe’s trial resumed with guards dragging him into court as he refused to walk. Witnesses report threatening letters from Mormons during the trial. In Indianapolis, college delegates travel for the Indiana Oratorical Association contest. A wage conference between United Mine Workers and bituminous operators continues amid hopes for a compromise.
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Lewes
New York
Hooper Younhe
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Oratorica Association
Franklin College
Duivereity
Bartham College
United Mine Workers
Littlefield Antitrust Bill Face Sparse House Session
In Washington on February 6 only 13 members were present when the house convened to discuss the Littlefield anti trust bill.
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Littlefield
Washington
Granted a Divorce In Oakland For Desertion
Willita F. Brown wife of Laula N. Brown former secretary of state has been granted a divorce in Oakland on the grounds of desertion.
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Oakland
Willita F
Laula N. Brown
Conversation Over Property With Deceased Man Decided
In Dayton Washington February 6 the case Jettyjohn versus Thomas Pettyjohn was tried in Columbis county courts and ruled for Pettyjohn. The dispute centered on a large number of tayuses and whether conversations about property with a deceased man could be used as evidence, a point the defense argued would undermine post mortem possession protections. The court upheld Pettyjohn on the representation that such interpretation would contravene established law and leave possession after death vulnerable.
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Dayton, Wash
Jettyjohn
Thomas Pettyjohn
Columbis County
Mare Island set out no battleship to be built in California
Secretary Moody announced that no battleship would be constructed at Mare Island. In Washington, bids properly advertised within limits will be accepted from eligible parties. In Walla Walla, a public reception for Senator and Mrs Levi Ankeny is planned at Odd Fellows’ ball, with efforts to include many supporters and surrounding towns.
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Moody
California
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Mare Island
Leyi Ankeny
Walla Walla
Peb
Levi Ankeny
Bandreda
Ankeny
Tacoma
Seattle
Sound
Mra
Trial of an Italian anarchist in Brussels begins
The trial of Rubino, an Italian anarchist who attempted to kill Leopold, starts in Brussels. He interrupts proceedings, proclaims himself a hero, and says society imprisons workers and he aims to kill leaders. He admits accepting pay from police in London to spy on the alleged conspirators.
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Save Society
Enalaves
Brussels
Rubino
Leopold
London
Cam Sgacgheg
Yale students organize search for missing professor’s wife
New Haven February 6 Yale students formed searching parties to aid police in locating Mrs Tracy Peck wife of the Latin professor who disappeared last night She was described as demented after a severe bout of the grippe A later report notes Mrs Peek’s body was found in Fort Hale park by a student.
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Yale
New Haven
Tracey Peck
Peek
Fort Hale Park
Grave Fears After Appendectomy For State Chairman
Salt Lake City reports Democratic state chairman Cannon underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday and remains in critical condition with grave fears for his life. In New York Paul Tiesenhausen, a Russian count, was fined $1 for spitting on an elevated railway platform. Washington Navy Secretary Moody accepts Captain Mobson's resignation. A second Allied conference was held at the British embassy. Chicago wheat closes at 79 1/2 cents a bushel.
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Salt Lake
Cannon
New York
Paul Tiesenhausen
Chicago Skyscraper Strike Threatens City Heat
Business on the top floors stalls as elevator conductors janitors and window washers strike for a 20 percent raise. Major buildings in Chicago suspend operations while firemen may join, potentially cutting heat to structures.
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Chicago
Jeffries Seeks Finishing Bout With Corbett in Carson City
Champion James J. Jeffries challenges James J. Corbett to a decisive bout in Carson City with a 20 second recovery window to claim the world title. Jeffries signs the offer from St. Louis dated February.
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Jeffries
Corbett
Carson City
St. Louis
James J. Jeffries
Crown Princeess of Saxony Plans Unaccompanied Visit
In Vienna on February 6, the crown princess of Saxony will visit her father on condition she travels without Giron. The report notes the unusual requirement affecting royal travel and diplomatic etiquette.
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Vienna
Saxony
Giron
Thomas W Lawson Schooner Strands at Vineyard Haven
The seven masted schooner Thomas W Lawson coataden lies ashore at Vineyard Haven as rescuers work to save the crew. Reports note a dire drought in New South Wales with 1802 livestock losses totaling 16,000,000 sheep and 275,000 cattle.
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Vineyard Haven
Thomas W Lawson
Coataden
New South Wales
Sheriff W W Withers Shot Near Eugene
Eugene, Oregon February 6 Sheriff W W Withers was fatally shot by Elise Lyons near Jackson County while arresting her for horse theft. The ball entered his throat and lodged in the spinal column paralyzing his body. Lyons escaped as a posse pursued. Withers had previously served as deputy sheriff and had embezzled school funds.
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Sult
Eugene, Or
W. W. Withers
Here
Elise Lyons
Jackson County
Lyons
Condition of George Adams in critical state after accidental shooting
Walla Walla reports George Adams is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot in Athena Wednesday night. Wounds and clothing fragments were removed. his temperature rose and a high fever developed later, with possible amputation discussed to save his life.
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George Adams
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Hospital
Athena
Tor
Battle of Santa Anna Reunion Held by First Washington Volunteers
In Walla Walla on February 6 the Fourth Anniversary reunion of the Battle of Santa Anna was celebrated by Companies K and F of the First Washington Volunteers. Veterans from nearby towns attended, a banquet and smoker were held, and a Red Men carnival preceded a march through town. Speeches honored the Red Cross and welcomed attendees led by Rev. Andreas Bard with Dayton’s G. S. Dorr replying. Next year’s reunion may be at Dayton.
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Washington
Walla Walla
Santa Anna
Thin City
Compatile
Thie
Thle
Post Aid
Lady Friends
Sona
Nall
Dayton
Mandford
Wattsburg
Callies at Stamford Cow Show Draws Broad North American Interest
Stamford February 6 The Collie Club of America hosts a restricted cow show in Stamford featuring nearly 600 top collies from the United States and Canada. Judging runs today and ends tomorrow night with prize cups from the Collie Club of America and special awards donated by H Havemeyer and other prominent fanciers.
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Stamford
Coon
Collie Ciuh
America
United Slanes
Canada
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Collie Club of America
H. ©. Havemeyer
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