Hold up on a trolley car and fort Lafayette blast reported
Feb 19 reports describe a trolley car robbery by two masked men one armed with a revolver. One robber escaped with about 1000 dollars while the other searched passengers. An 18 year old boy was identified as the hold up. Separately at Fort Lafayette a powder magazine explosion killed three soldiers and injured many, with fears the blast was accidental. Doctors were summoned and debris covered the fort area.
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Alaska Boundary Commission Selects Root as Counsel
Washington Feb 19 Secretary Root chosen to lead US case before the special boundary commission under the Alaska treaty. He will join Senators Lodge and Turner as US representatives. Ottawa Feb 19 Edward Blake reportedly retained by Dominion government as counsel before the Alaska boundary commission.
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Government Accepts Panama Canal Property Sale Offer
The government formally accepts the Panama Canal Company offer to sell to the United States the canal property and all rights for 40 million dollars, contingent on ratification of the pending Colombia treaty. The acceptance extends the government option beyond March 4 until the treaty is ratified by both nations.
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Fire toll rises across multiple towns in US and Canada
February reports detail three children killed in a Robertson farmhouse fire near Fort Worth Texas, a theater fire in Springfield Ohio causing three deaths, and Griffin company factory blaze in Philadelphia with $160 000 loss. Do minion Iron and Steel washeries burned in Sydney British Columbia at $100 000 loss. Also news from London notes Sir Lewis and Lady Molesworth among Anglo Saxon society, Lady Molesworth formerly Jane Froii of St Louis.
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American Carnation Society Opens Brooklyn Show
The American Carnation Society opens a two-hall exhibition in Brooklyn drawing millionaires and commercial florists nationwide to compete for top carnations prizes. Notables include Thomas W. Lawson of Boston H L Higginbotham of Chicago H McK Twormlity of New York and Charles F Deltrich of Milbrook New York. The event runs through tomorrow night. Also noted is the week’s cold spell hitting Southern Oregon.
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Chicago
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Milbrook
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Senate Scrutiny Tangles in Salem Sale and State Bills
Salem Fev 19 The senatorial situation remains unsettled as Harvey W Scott is eyed for nomination while two Multnomah men shift allegiances. Legislature adjourns Friday midnight and governors signs bills funding health boards curb adulterated goods streetcar safety linseed oil portage railroad. Roosevelt visit appointed a senate delegation Kuykendall Carter Croteau Wehring. Bills for penitentiary repairs tax exemptions miner liability and aid to guards widows pass in varied fashion.
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Depew Opposes Statehood Plan Diluting Senate
Washington notes Senator Depew argued that adding three small states would dilute the Senate and curb its popularity. He said it would push support for direct election of senators and representation by population, while opposed by those favoring indirect election. He cited Penrose’s past proposal as an example to block the popular method.
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Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across Cleveland
North Central Cleveland reports a four below zero chill with wind and storm belts bringing eight below readings. Weather conditions cause widespread suffering as residents cope with ongoing extreme cold in the region.
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Interior Dept Defies Judge on Forest Reserve Sheep Rules
Washington reports the Interior Department will enforce regulations penalizing sheep trespass on forest reserves despite Judge Hansbury Beattie ruling them unconstitutional. The AG says congress 1897 act authorizes the regulations to protect water storage aims. Montreal delegates plan Canada centenary Bible Society celebration with a fall visit and a central convention featuring rare biblical editions.
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Grain Markets. Wheat In Chicago
Wheat in Chicago on February 19 shows a price quoted at Til ', cents per bushel, reflecting market activity in grain trading.
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New Rail Merger Reported Among Four Rail Lines
Four major railroads New York Central, Delaware Lackawanna Western Erie Lehigh Valley are said to share ownership of freight vessels sold by the Northern Steamship Company. The plan to use the ships as Atlantic Coast train carriers may have been affected by a Burlington deal.
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Turkish reforms demanded by note to the Porte
Vienna February 19 All the powers have signified approval of the joint Austro-Russian note on reforms in the Balkan possessions. The Porte will be asked Saturday to safeguard lives and property of Christians under Turkish rule. It is generally believed Turkey will accept.
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Desperate Duel Ends With Saber Thrust On Arm
A 70 year old baron fought sabre with Langyel an expert swordsman this morning. Langyel parried with remarkable skill as the elder’s thrusts began to fail. The baron’s sabre finally pierced his arm and he was carried home in a carriage in critical condition.
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Suit against the Humberta recommenced in Paris court
In Paris on February 19 the Humberta suit was recommenced at noon with a full court. All parties appeared and a crowd of visitors filled the chamber, leaving standing room scarce.
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Distressing wreck as Lackawanna express strikes trolley car
Newark Delaware February 19. A Lackawanna express crashed into a trolley car at a crossing at 830 this morning. Seven were killed and 15 injured. The car carried high school students aged 14 to 17. Fragments of bodies scattered the length of the collision scene. The motorman and engine driver were severely injured with prognosis poor.
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Day in Senate Moves to Fast Track Panama Treaty
Senator Cullen announced plans to move to enter executive session to consider the Panama canal treaty and hold continuous sessions until ratified. Morgan supports indefinite debate while Quay plans to block stations until statehood bills advance. The House approved hazing prevention rules for the Naval Academy.
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Richards to Succeed Day as Circuit Judge in Roosevelt Plan
Washington February 19. President Roosevelt believed to have selected Meharda to succeed Day as circuit judge when Day leaves. Nomination of Day and Richards sent to the Senate. Also Henry Hoyt of Pennsylvania named solicitor general. Hoyt currently assists Richardson.
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Priest's Golden Jubilee at Galesburg celebration
In Galesburg on February 16 Roman Catholic clergy and laypeople gathered for the golden jubilee of Very Rev. Dean Joseph Costa C. P. A high mass was celebrated at Corpus Christi by Bishop Spalding of Pearls. The afternoon banquet at Lyceum Hall honored Costa with eulogistic addresses from visiting prelates and attendees.
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