Roosevelt to Delay Westward Trip Amid Extra Session Talk
Roosevelt shows signs of laryngitis and plans a brief Western trip possibly in May or March as Congress weighs an extra session to push through the Panama Treaty and Cuban Reciprocity bill. The political maneuvering centers on Morgan and the insular affairs debate while funding and naval issues surface in separate committee actions.
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Roosevelt
Richardson
Panama
House Committee On Affairs
Senate
Congress
Ington
Washington
Tuttle
Tacoma
Schleyington
Mudd
Bion
St. Louia
Gun explosion on battleship probes officer in charge
A Feb 20 inquiry investigates the gun detonation on the battleship Mase where Ensigo of Montana, in charge of the gun, is examined after the death of Secretary Moody.
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Wortman
Asetts
Mase
Moody
Ensigo
Montana
Oregon State Buys Water Right For State Institutions
The Oregon State board under Governor Chamberlain purchases from Portland Flouring Mills Company the perpetual right to appropriate water from the mill ditch for the state penitentiary and institutions in Salem. The $20,000 deal allows up to 1,000,000 gallons daily, with current needs around 800,000 gallons, ensuring ample supply for years to come.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon State Board
Chamberlain
Dunbar
Moore
Portland Plowning Mills
State Penitentiary
Flouring Mills Company
James Simonis Dead In Shooting At Eagle Creek
Richland Oregon February 20 James Simonis Eagle Creek rancher died Thursday after being shot Tuesday night by City Marshal Frank Robertson during arrest resistance. The bullet pierced his right breast and exited between the shoulder blades another bullet entered his right groin and exited near the anus. The community largely supports the marshal as acting in self defense with investigation pending by the district attorney.
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Richland
Ore
Jim_ &Jonis
Eagle Creek
Frank Robertson
Robertson
Socialism in England Municipal Undertakings Gain
New parliamentary return from London shows 917 municipal corporations in England excluding London, 299 run productive undertakings with total capital of 1.056 billion dollars. Average annual income 45 million dollars and working expenses 41.25 million dollars.
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New York
Tribune
London
England
New Orleans Outlaw Killed After Siege by Police
A New Orleans fugitive barricaded in a Ramya street house fired on officers from 2 AM until daylight. Police and fire crews eventually killed him after using oil-soaked cotton and fire action. Seven deeds were found in his room as the siege ended with an exchange of gunfire.
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New Orleans
Segio
Ramya Street
Balloting at Salem to resume at eight this evening
Salem February 20 ballot for United States senator to continue at eight o clock and likely run to midnight. The vote details include unclear entries. Also reports passage of Senator Rand's bill creating a state mining bureau with $40,000 appropriations and salaries for a commissioner and staff. Corporations win a decisive victory delaying Davey bill taxing intangible property of telegraph and oil firms. votes show farmers aiding defeat. East Oregonian and Pendleton Commercial Association announce will post bulletins after each ballot as results come in.
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Salem
United States
State Mining Bureau
Rand
Oregon
Telegraph
Tele
Express
Eddy
Tillamook
Kay
Linn
Clackamas
Harris
Davey
Multnomah
House
East Oregonian
Pendleton Commercial Association
Alaska Homestead Law Reported in Senate Battle Stakes
Washington reports the Alaska homestead bill differs from the House measure with larger land limits and safeguards against speculation. The Senate backers push 320 acre entries, rectangular tracts, and residency proofs while limiting shore claims and excluding scrip or warrants within Alaska district. The committee urges passage to align with national homestead aims while preventing monopoly and improper land grants.
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Washington
Senate
House
Alaska
United States
Congress
Territories
United States and Territories
Pnet
District of Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Wald
Uon
Jengih
Jines
Nuide
Alwave
Grain Markets Wheat in Chicago Feb 20
Wheat in Chicago was reported at Ti% percent cents per bushel. The brief market note records price movement for wheat in the Chicago market on February 20.
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Chicago
Coe Commission
D. CG
Pope's 25th Anniversary Silent Jubilee at Rome
Rome February 20 the pope's silver jubilee was celebrated in the Vatican with four thousand attendees by ticket. a papal triple ceremony featured a wicker crown and golden keys presented by Cardinal Rospehi. The pope, borne on guards shoulders, showed strength and happiness. A second service at St Peter's drew twenty six thousand observers and Cardinal Rampolli spoke.
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Rome
Vatican
Ticketa
Cardinal Rospehi
American Miners Slain in Moros Attack Near Zamboanga
February report from Manila says John Prucha and Hi Chase, American miners on a placer claim 60 miles northeast of Zamboanga Mindanao, were killed by Moros in January. Chase’s decapitated head was found on a tree. Prucha escaped but died later from wounds. Col Scott’s scouts and constabulary return noting the countryside quiet with no uprisings seen.
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Manila
John Prucha
Chase
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Prucha
Klondike
Read Ing. Pa
Col
Scott
Bazil
Bulacan
Stock losses exaggerated by isolated cases
Idaho Woolgrowers secretary denied rumors of widespread flock decimation from snow and cold. He said losses are limited to a few isolated cases, with most sheepmen keeping flocks well supplied and thriving. Some Utah influx bands near Minarloka showed losses, but statewide conditions are generally satisfactory. Ex-State Senator C H Smith of Jackson, Mich., was offered the position of prosecuting attorney at Mantle.
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Idaho
Fremont County
Snake River Plate
Minarloka
Utahiete
Montie B. Gwinn
Idaho Woolgrowers' Association
C. H. Smith
Jackson, Mich
Mantle
Fire at Clifton Hotel in Cedar Rapids Kills Four
Fire at the Clifton hotel filled beyond capacity with YMCA delegates caused by defective electrical appliances in the basement. The blaze broke out on the second story, trapping guests who jumped from windows. Initial reports list four dead, 25 seriously injured, and 15 unaccounted for, with later updates indicating revised fatality figures and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Clifton Hotel
Deel Gates
YY. M. C
Ming
Panipatricken
Freman
Salaries And Mileage For Oregon House Members Revealed
Salem Feb 20 The house committee on salaries and mileage chaired by Nottingham recommends a 120 salary for all members except the speaker with varied listed mileage amounts for many members. Total salaries 87211.00 and mileage 2829.00.
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Salem
Ore
Nottingham
Adams
Halley
Hanks
Bilyeu
Inkley
Hoth
Burgess
Huntley
Hutchinson
Johnson
Jones
Lincoln
Mult
Homah
Judd
Koy
Kramer
LaFollett
Malarkey
Milew
Murphy
Olwell
Orton
Paulwen
Phelps
Purdy
Read
Riddle
Robbins
Bholley
Simmons
Tent
Webster
Whealdon
Speaker Harris
Fea
Senate Favors Reciprocity Treaty Reported in Havana
The foreign committee of the senate issued a favorable report on the reciprocity treaty with the United States this afternoon in Havana. Also noted is plans for a large new passenger station to be built at Buffalo New York as part of the era’s transit expansion.
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Senate
United States
Havana
Foreign Committee
Buffalo
N.Y
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