Indians in Distress on Colville Reserve Straits Reported
Spokane reports say Jack McCrossen has orders from Washington to investigate poverty among Colville Nespelim and Nespelem Indians in the Newpelim valley and southern Colville reserve. He will gather testimony on land, irrigation, and grazing fee funds, with concerns that millions in grazing fees have not reached the tribes.
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Jack McCgrossen
Washington
Gauss
Spokane
National Capital
Jack McCrossen
Colville Reserve
Nespelin
Colville Reservation
Newpelim
Nex Perces
Big Bend
Indiana
Jack MecCrossen
102 Year Old Pioneer Dies in Seattle
Seattle Feb 19 Michael Regan aged 102 died. He immigrated from Ireland during John Quincy Adams presidency and served in the Civil War. He helped build the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads as a laborer and commanded scouting parties defending the builders from Indians.
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Seattle
Michael Regan
Ireland
John Quincy Adams
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Steamship Hohenzollern Wreck Claims All 20 Crew
London reports the steamship Hohenzollern en route from Bremen to London was wrecked in Dumorely Bay during a gale. The crew of twenty perished as lifeboats failed to launch from the Versel after it struck rocks.
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London
Hohenzollern
Bremen
Dumorely Bay
Wrecked Steamer to Be Raised in Alaska
Passengers from the wrecked steamer Yucntan arrived in Juneau Alaska today. The ship can be raised and the Alaska Steamship Company will likely undertake the operation.
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Juneal
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
Veteran Actor Nell Burgess Dies After Illness
New York February 19 veteran actor Nell Burgess died today after a year long illness. Burgess was famed for creating the comedy role in County Fair and was a respected figure in stage circles.
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New York
Nell Burgess
Burgess
Railway Engineer Kills Three Children Then Dies
Birmingham Feb 19 George Stephens a railroad engineer shot and killed his three motherless children fatally wounded their colored nurse and then killed himself Morphine is believed to explain the deed in this tragic case
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Birmingham
Ala
George Stephens
Harriman Widow to be Key Witness in Libel Suit
New York February 19 Mrs Mary Harriman widow of the late Bearer Harriman will be the principal witness in a Supreme Court libel suit filed by Mary Burton against Olivia Antonoinette Herbert. Damages sought total $19000. Burton says she served as housekeeper at the Arden residence during Harriman illness and Herbert statements harmed her reputation forcing her to quit and hindering future employment.
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New York
Mary Harriman
H. Harriman
Supreme Court
Mary Burton
Olivia Anotoinette Herbert
Miss Burton
Harriman
Arden
Western Union Telegraph Official Resigns
New York February 19 John C Bar clay assistant general manager of the Western Union Telegraph has resigned. No reason given Barclay is well known and regarded as a top authority on telegraph matters.
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New York
John C. Barclay
Manger
Western Union Telegraph
Barclay
Peace and Quiet Prevails in Cairo After Jail Incident
Militia guards the county jail and monitors a quiet Cairo. Troops stay until after Halliday funeral, killed by deputies yesterday. Other victims recovering. John Pratt, the accused pursestoning suspect, hurried from the city with eleven other black prisoners under heavy guard. Destination unknown. reports suggest penitentiary transfer to Chester. Possible danger feared if prisoners remain near the jail.
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Cairo
Halliday
John Pratt
Purse
Chester
Senator Tillman Shows Slight Improvement
Washington February 19 Senator Tillman is slightly improved today after a fairly restful night His power of speech is entirely gone and his condition is described as fair. The update notes only minor gains with continued rest as the focus of his recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Washington
Treasury Secretary Franklin MacVeagh Resigns Predicted
Washington reports the resignation of Franklin MacVeagh, secretary of the treasury, predicted today as illness from overwork confines him to his home for a month.
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Washington
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
Admiral Urielsebree Retires As California Sails On
In San Francisco on February 19 Rear Admiral Urielsebree lowered the flag from the cruiser California and ended his naval career. He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Giles D Harber marking a new command in the fleet.
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San Francisco
Urielsebree
California
Giles D. Harber
Platform Men Strike at Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Philadelphia February 19 platform men of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company walked off after the dismissal of other workers, halting service and prompting talks with management for a quick settlement.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Coupling of Cars 18 Now Less Hazardous
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases figures on railroad accidents from coupling and uncoupling cars. From 1898 to 1908, safety improved dramatically with fewer deaths and injuries per 1000 workers. Overall, deaths and injuries in coupling accidents have decreased while other trainmen incidents rose.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Tex Rickard backs Ocean View for Jeffries Johnson fight
Tex Rickard, after failing to secure a San Francisco permit, says the Jeffries Johnson title bout will likely be held in Ocean View or Frisco vicinity. He refuses to withdraw, maintaining San Francisco as first choice if a permit is granted. Gleason and Rickard visit Ocean View to inspect venues ahead of a possible exhibition by Jeffries.
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Tex Rickard
Jn Orah
California
Rickard
Frisco
Ocean View
San Francisco
Tex
San
Jeffries-Johnson
Gleason
Jeffries
Trecreation Park
Richard
Salt Lake
San Franchico
Ballinger Pinchot hearing marks Hoyt cross exam
Washington February 19 Vertrees says cross examination of Glavis is finished Hoyt former federal district attorney Seattle and once counseled by Glavis testified he marked the record omitting Ballinger fine under stipulation to avoid public belief Ballinger implicated in crime or fraud plans
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Glavis
Hoyt
Iisteict
Seattle
Glavie
Ballinger
Washington
Vertrees
Porto Rico
Aliski Econ Sands
Packers Prepare Defense for Indictment Return
Chicago February 19 National Packing company directors plan to meet soon to craft a defense to the indictment filed in Jersey City charging conspiracy to restraint of trade. General Counsel Crews said the indictment came as a surprise to his clients who did not know they were being investigated by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Packing Company
Jersey City
Yackers
Death report on Rabuli false. plotting new coup alleged
Tangier on February 19 authorities announced the death report of the desperado Rabuli was erroneous. Time declared Rabuli himself caused the report and is believed planning a fresh coup. Dr. W. J. May of Radium Springs is a guest at the Hotel Pendleton.
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Tangier
W. J. May
Radium Springs
Hotel
Pendleton
Pickert Seeks Dismissal of SF Gas Officials Indictments
San Francisco February 19 district attorney Flokert urged dismissal of indictments against John Martin, FLHH Drom, and Eugene Desabla of the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company. Oliver grand jury returned charges alleging they offered bribes to supervisors to vote against rate reductions. Judge Lawlor did not grant the request.
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San Francisc
John Martin
Flhh Drom
Eugene Desabla
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Oliver Grand
Flokert
Lawlor
Five more testify in Kettenback land fraud case
Boise February 14 witnesses testified that they were approached by Dwyer, alleged at kettenback’s agent, and asked to file timber land filings under an assumed name. The government states Dwyer urged compliance for Kettenback’s scheme.
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Boise
Kettenback
Thal
Dwyer
Scarlet fever epidemic at Goat Island training station
San Francisco February 19 An epidemic of scarlet fever and measles hits the naval training station at Goat Island. The training ship Independence is quarantined with 221 apprentices aboard. Additionally 34 blue jackets from Mare Island have been sent to the hospital.
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San Francisco
Naval Training Station
Goat Island
Independence
Mare Island
Indian cases to be heard in Pendleton April term
Judge Lowell reports United States Attorney says Federal Judge Benn will hear all Indian cases when in Pendleton for April term. Attys seek resolution after years of delays. Questions include descent of Indian marriages, divorce under Indian custom, and what constitutes legal heirship. Bureau policy should involve regular tribunals for heirs, not just Bureau actions.
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Stephen A. Lowell
United States
John McCourt
S. A. Lowell
Indian Bureau
Lowell
Greek Monarch Backs Army in Navy Clash
Constantinople Feb 19 King George signs decree recalling all Greek diplomatic representatives abroad except in the city and Washington signaling a military league clash with the navy. Reports say the Greek fleet has mutinied and ships were ordered disarmed, with vessels steering seaward to dodge the order. Communication with Athens is interrupted and unverified.
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Constantinople
George
Thi City
Washington
Military League
Athens
Seattle Man Seeks Historic Marriage To Japanese Woman
Seattle Feb 19 Sam Mitchell a lodging house owner and Mrs Fuera Terada were married marking the first reported instance in King County of an American man wed to a Japanese woman. Mitchell had vowed to marry her after meeting her years earlier when she was married to another man who later went mad and died. The couple renewed acquaintance and wed today.
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Seattle
Sam Mitchell
Fuera Terada
King County
Mitchell
Japan
Wool Sales Days Set by Oregon Growers and Buyers
The Oregon wool growers association and wool buyers adopt a schedule of sale dates for the coming season. Dates include Pendleton May 24 and June 10. Pilot Rock May 27 and June 11. Beho May 25. Hoppner May 31? June 17. Yale June 18. Ontario June 14. Shaniko June 7, June 21, July 7. Enterprise and Wallowa County May 12. Local associations proposed dates, with Boston woolbuyers in conference shaping the final plan. Under the sale day system growers offer clips for sale and buyers bid sealed, with growers able to reject any bids.
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Oregon Woolgrowers Association
Dan P. Smythe
Isle
Penditton
Pilot Rock
Beho
Hoppner
Yale
Ontario
Shanike
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Waly
Boston Woolbuyers Association
Daredevil Whirlpool Rapids Boat Challenge Proposed
A Cleveland man pledges 500 dollars and a boating magazine adds 1000 to fund a through the Whirlpool Rapids attempt below Niagara Falls in a motor boat. A committee will hold funds until the feat is completed with plans for a next summer event.
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Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Explorers Begin Botanical Mission in Southern Cuba
A four member party from New York has departed for Southern Cuba to study the Trinidad Mountains in Santa Clara province. The botanical expedition aims to complete the exploration of the West Indies, previously undertaken by the New York Botanical Gardens, and could yield significant scientific insights for the global scholarly community.
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New York
Cuba
Santa Clara
Trinidad
Woeet Indies
Man on Top Helps Below in Florida Times-Union Note
A brief Florida Times-Union item highlights a top figure who can assist others below, offering support and lending a hand. The piece emphasizes leadership and community aid in a concise, benefit-focused report.
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Florida Times-Union
Socialist Uproar as Prussian Leader Attacks Emperor
Berlin scenes erupt as Dr Franc, a socialist reader, denounces the emperor and Chancellor Venhellweg accusing the government of suppressing public demonstrations. He warns a revolution could sweep away the chancellor and obstacles to popular government as socialist crowds cheer. In Madrid, unrest looms as socialists and republicans plan meetings demanding liberty, amnesty, and reopening lay schools amid warnings from military authorities.
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Reichstag
Madrid
Berlin
Franc
Venhellweg
Spain
Maidrid
Young Girl Reaches Haven of Matrimony in Seattle
Seattle February 19. Gertrude McCann aged sixteen of Roseburg Oregon and Charlee A. Aldrich assistant engineer of the steamer Indianapolis were married here late yesterday. The couple wandered the water front seeking the Indianapolis. a policeman took them to the station where Aldrich was brought, the pair were "mugged," a minister was exiled and with the patrolman and matron as witnesses the ceremony was performed.
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Seattle
Gertrude McCann
Roseburg
Ore
Charlee A. Aldrich
Indianapolis
Gertrude
Sister
Aldrich
Another Claimant for Mount Tamalpais Victim
Minnie Deems of Alameda California wrote Des Moines police claiming the Mount Tamalpais murder victim was Anna Nelson of Des Moines The note prompted an immediate police inquiry They learned the girl married four men named Barasch at Davenport and then went west but no trace of her has been found yet
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Des Moines
Minnie Deems
Alameda
California
Mount Tamalplais
Anna Nelson
Barasch
Davenport
Children Start Across Continent With $7500
San Francisco Feb 19. Police seek three motherless children who left Pittsburg for this city with twenty five hundred dollars. Father John Sturm has awaited their arrival and now fears foul play as investigators trace the missing trio across the continent.
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San Francisco
John Sturm Hse
Pittsburg
Sturm
Police Courts Targeted as Nesting Places for Crime
San Francisco February 19 A Scott grand jury final report criticizes local police courts as nesting places for crime They attack dilatory methods and leniency that aids criminals in the courts of San Francisco and call for reforms
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San Francisco
Scott Grand Jury
Two Lewises Meet In Third Battle Tonight
Paris report: Harry and Willie Lewis, American middleweights, will clash tonight at Cirque for their third bout. Harry is favored in betting as the bout headlines the card.
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Paris
Harry
Winllie Lewis
Cirque
Crocodiles Attack in Nile River Tragedy
In Gondohkers Soudon on February 159, Kermit Roosevelt leapt into the Nile to rescue a black porter who fell in. The crocodiles attacked the porter, dragged him under, and devoured him as Roosevelt reportedly did not see him.
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Gondohkers
Soudon
Hhe Negro
Nile
Kermit Roosevelt
Svorlina
Kermit
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