Senate sessions falter over Oregon statehood and canal deal
Turbulent day in Washington as Senate clash over Quay’s statehood push and Morgan’s canal treaty objections stalls quorum. Earlier currency bill debate and Oregon delegation duties mark a tense session. In Turkey the crisis deepens as warlike moves loom, while other reports include Snake River irrigation plans and religious news from England and China.
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Morgan
Morgan Ie
Panama Canal Company Hints On Ratification Date
Representatives of the New Panama Canal Company deny extending the option beyond March 4. If the treaty is not ratified by the Senate the option expires. if ratified the company will regard the property as disposed of.
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Washington
New
Panama Canal Company
Exiled Mother's Husband King Alfonso Expels Master of the Horse
King Alfonso enacts a move during his mother's Austria visit Exiling Count Escosure the master of the horse from Madrid to Seville to oversee royal arables. The action follows his mother's recent marriage in abstentia and aims to adjust court duties amid political tension.
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Austria
Madrid
Count Escosure
Seville
Six More Bodies Expected To Be Recovered In Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa February 21 searchers in the Clifton hotel ruins expect to recover six more bodies today. One more victim died from injuries this morning. All other survivors are reported as doing satisfactorily.
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Iowa
Clifton Hotel
Pretender Dies in Morocco Battle Near Mejjilla
Tangier dispatches report the Morocco pretender was defeated on the 11th near Mejilla and perished in the battle. The Madrid bulletin confirms the demise as the foe suffered a decisive loss in the engagement.
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Me ‘Jilla
Snowbound Passengers In Newfoundland Snow Drifts Reach Thirty Feet
Snow has fallen seven days in Newfoundland with drifts as deep as 30 feet. Dog teams carry food and fuel as two trains with over 100 passengers are snowed in. government calls railways to assist rescues.
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St. Johns
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Fulton elected United States senator in Oregon on 18th ballot
Salem February 21 Charles W Fulton elected United States senator to succeed Joseph Simon. After a tense session and shifting coalitions, Fulton secured 44 votes on the 18th ballot as Geer and Scott supporters swung, ending the 22d assembly. Fulton thanked the body as adjournment followed.
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Governor vetoes forest fire bill in Salem
Governor Chamberlain returned Senate Bill No. 50 with a veto, faulting its provisions for a large future indebtedness, high wardens salaries, and powers limiting executive appointment. He noted potential county costs and questioned legislative control over appointments, citing irregularities despite merits in forest protection aims.
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Fire Triggers Stampede at Chicago Factory
A fire at the Sturgis factory in Chicago caused a panic among about 300 workers. The foreman suffocated and seventeen girls were injured in the stampede. Fire losses reached about 60 dollars per the report dated February 21.
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Six Day Race Set With Prominent Philadelphia Field
Ready for Six Day Race in Philadelphia starts midnight tomorrow at Industrial hall. Top entrants include Pat Dineen last year’s champion, Len Hurnt of England, John Gilick, Tom Howarth, George Cartwright, Shelton the colored champion, Len Taylor of Pittsburgh, George Tracy, Pete Hegelman, and Indian champion Davis.
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Len Hurnt
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George Cartwright
Shelton
Len Taylor
Pittsburg
George Tracy
Pete Hegelman
Davis
University of Montana Dedicates New Gymnasium and Hall
Missoula Montana February 21 dedication day marked by large attendance as the University of Montana opened its new gymnasium and women’s hall. President Oscar J. Craig presided with state officials educators and lawmakers in attendance.
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Army War College cornerstone laid in Washington ceremony
President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and Major General Young spoke on the benefits of college education for the army as the cornerstone of the Army War College at the Washington barracks was laid with military and Masonic ceremonies. A thousand troops, Supreme Court, cabinet, and diplomats attended.
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Knights of Pythias anniversary program features
An anticipated Knig hts of Pythias anniversary program did not proceed as planned last night Yet the event proved entertaining with an opening ode invocation by Professor Forbes a sung solo by Fred Hartman an encored male quartet Grand Chancellor Maloney’s address Why We Are Here praised as fine Forbes’ impromptu talk and Jessie Shepherd’s Destruction of Pompeii reading praised The evening ended with social games conversation and supper amid a moderate audience
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Absentminded Farmer Loses Cow in Barn Mixup
Sam Caplinger living on the foothills east of town absentmindedly locked a rock in the barn. The next morning he discovered a missing cow from the milking corral. He searched straw stacks from arctic to equator in a cold windy day, returning to find the cow in the barn, leaving him feeling the world was out of joint and his cheerful life disrupted.
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Saya
Weston
Arctic
Bam
Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver in Tobacco Habits Tale
A vivid note from Athena Preas jokes about the O. R. & N. depot force’s tobacco bumming propensities. The deputy or Presa man is humorously accused of engaging with at least a dozen pipes and leaving little room for others. The item plays on small-town whimsy and social banter.
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Athena Preas
Pastor Enrolls in Language Study at Pendleton Academy
Rev. WP Innett enrolls at Pendleton Academy to study Greek and Latino. He will maintain his pastor duties here. James Boyle, United States consul at Liverpool, plans to sail for New York Saturday.
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Pendleton Academy
Adame
James Boyle
United States
Liverpool
New York
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