Milton farmer Jawkins found dead with 44 cal revolver
Jawkins a fruit farmer north of Milton was found dead in his bed with a 44 calibre revolver wound to the head. The body lay undressed with clothing drawn up, life extinct. A. Rogers, who cared for him, had deeded the farm. Rogers’ wife is separated from him. The coroner’s verdict suggested possible suicide or homicide, with a theory of a nervous breakdown as a contributing factor. A muffled report earlier aroused alarm but no one saw the act.
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Jawkins
Milton
Fom
A. Rogers
P Search for Alexander Narrowed by Higginson Message
Néel Higginson reports to the North Atlantic fleet that the Prairie is dispatched to search for the missingAlexander. The note indicates the addressee is in the wave department at Juan and involves a Confederate era context and a disabled collier with generic Civil War reference.
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Néel Higginson
Prairie
Reb
Higginson
North Atlantic
Wave Department
Juan
Alexander
Italians Killed and Two Injured in Premature Explosion
A premature dynamite blast at a quarry near Aville, Pa., killed two workers and injured two others. The accident sent the blast rock and debris into the nearby river, as rescue teams and investigators assessed the scene.
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Aville
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal to be Consulted with Canada
In the House of Commons today, it was announced that British members for the Alaskan boundary tribunal will be selected after consultation with the Canadian government. Cranborne stated he had information that the American claim against Venezuela would also be submitted to The Hague.
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Canada
Lenion
House of Commons
Cranborne Plan
Hague
Navy Cutter Seminole Fails to Free Gloucester Sailors
The navy cutter Seminole arrived last night after an unsuccessful mission to release the ice-bound Gloucester schooners at the Bay Islands. Little hope remains for liberation before spring as floes intensify and vessels face risky chances.
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Hasting
Seminole
Bay Islands
Decoration of British ships in Norfolk celebration
British demonstrative in Norfolk on February 22 marked by decoration of the fortion steamers with bunting and American flags before United States warships and colliers were mustered. The scene reflected the tense prewar atmosphere as vessels displayed symbols of alliance and dissent.
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Norfolk
United States
Mitchell Given An Ovation At Springfield Speech
President John Mitchell received an ovation in the hall of representatives as he entered. He said he opposed strikes except as extreme measures and urged fighting to the first ditch, arguing that the high civilization of America explains more strikes here than elsewhere.
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America
Springfield
John Mitchell
Hall of Representatives
Mitchell
Contention Upheld in Prize Money Case Mangrove
Supreme Court sustains Mangrove contentions in prize money dispute over the capture of the Panama. Justice Holmes delivers the opinion in the Spanish war case as the court adjourns for Washington’s birthday, upholding Mangrove’s claim to prize money. The Panama steamer’s prize status remains affirmed.
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Supreme Court
Mongrove
Panama
Washington
George Washington
Justice Holmes
United States
Mansgrove
Commencement address at Johns Hopkins on Feb 23 origin
Exercises at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore featured a principal address by Edwin H. Alderman of Tulane University. Also noted: Wright, vice-governor of the Philippines, departed for Washington to discuss island administration, sailing from San Francisco March 10 to resume duties in Manila.
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Baltimore
John’s Hopkins University
Edwin H. Alderman
Tulane University
Memphis
Tenn
Wright
Philippines
Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Captain Censured Over Bermuda Inner Madiana Wreck
The court of inquiry in Hamilton Bermuda censures the captain for the loss of the Inner Madiana which struck a reef with a crowd of tourists aboard. The Feb 23 report outlines the wreck and responsibility, noting the captain’s fault in the incident.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
New Consul Nomination to Aukland Overseen by Senate
Washington reports the president sent to the senate the nomination of Frank Dillingham of California to be consul general to Aukland New Zealand. The action confirms another diplomatic post as the administration reshapes its overseas staff.
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Washington
Senate
Frank Dillingham
California
Aukland
New Zealand
Washington Farewell Address Read Before Senate
Washington news reports Dubois of Idaho reading Washingtons farewell address before the Senate as part of routine opening. Other items note the coal transportation inquiry findings, calls to abandon New York and Philadelphia hearings, Smoot seating protests, and the ship subsidy bill vote, with Prayers for Washingtons sake.
Mrs. Fairbanks Repeats as DAR President in Washington
Mrs Charles W Fairbanks wife of the Indiana senator to serve again as president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the national convention in Chase's opera house Delegates from every state attend the session with flowers and flags Presentations include progress toward Continental Hall in Washington a site near the Corcoran Art Gallery and $61000 raised toward construction Reports show record membership gains in the past year Educators from Cincinnati arrive for the National Education Association convention with W C M Jordan of Minneapolis signaling a large turnout including about 1400 attendees
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Daughters of American Revolution
Washington
Chas.w. Fairbanks
Indiana
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
National Society
Chase
Opera House
Union
Wanted for Brutal Assault Slams Portland Base Player
Portland police seek Pierce Childs first baseman of Pacific League Portland for brutal assault on Esther Roe last night. She was beaten severely and remained insensible for hours. Childs reportedly had a troubled record in Texas.
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Portland
Portland, Or
Pacific Lenge Portland
Esther Roe
Texne
Explosion Kills Diamondville Man In Quarry Fire
Archie Brown of Diamondville Wyoming died when thawing giant powder near a quarry fire caused his left arm and leg to be blown off in Salt Lake. The fatal accident occurred February 25 as rescue crews investigated the blaze at the site.
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Salt Lake
Archie Brown
Diamondville
Duke Library Dedication Opens in Durham
Crowds gather for the formal opening of Trinity College Library a gift from J B Duke of New York City The dedication in Craven Memorial Hall features Walter H Page delivering the dedicatory address and President John C Kilgo accepting the gift for the college
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College Library
Durham
N. C
Trinity College Library
J. B. Duke
New York City
Craven Memorial Hall
Walter H. Page
New York
John C. Kilgo
Mardi Gras Opens in Pensacola With Parade of Military and Civics
Mardi Gras week begins in Pensacola Florida with typical carnival weather. King Priscus arrives in the forenoon marking the opening event on the program. A parade of military and civic bodies follows, the naval contingent including many sailors and marines from warships in the harbor. Festivities continue through tomorrow as business is largely suspended and accommodations fill with visitors.
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Pensacola
Fla
Priscus
Watchman Killed in Philadelphia Store Robbery
A watchman at McCurdy department store in Philadelphia was murdered by robbers Friday night and his body dumped into the cellar. The extent of the robbery remains unknown.
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Philadelphia
McCurdy
Pittsburg Fanciers' Show Opens With Broad Representation
Pittsburg Fanciers' Club sixth annual poultry pigeon and pet stock show opens at City Hall today and runs the week with exhibitors from about a dozen states. King Holds Levee in London as Buckingham Palace hosts the season's first levee with Emissary Choate and officials in attendance. John Barrett of Washington and Governor Francis of Missouri are presented.
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Pittsburg
Londonfi
Buckingham
New route urged for electric line to Bourne Oregon
Spokane Feb 23 W C Morris returned from the East today with 900000 in bonds for the Washington and Oregon Railway and Transportation Company An electric line will immediately be built from Sumpter to Bourne Or under a plan reported by D C Sullivan manager of Coe Commission Company in New Road from Sumpter area quotes on grain markets and financing by the Coe Commission Company A projected electric route from Sumpter through Bourne to the coast was announced in Spokane today.
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Zion
Oceu- Square Garden
Hoston
New England Kennal Club
Mechanic's
Sammoth St Bernardo
Amerion
Washington
Washington & Oregon Railway and Transportation Company
Bourne
Spokane
W. C. Morris
Sumpter
Admiral Schley Receives Jesuit College Reception
In New Orleans on February 23, Admiral Schley was hosted at the Jesuit college for a noon reception Saturday, gathering local officials and students in a cordial event celebrating his visit.
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New Orleans
Schley
Jesuit College
Negro Marry Mobile Belle on Spokane Route to Canada
In Spokane a mixed race couple, Louie Brownlee and his white bride, flee toward Canada after eloping in Los Angeles where she is the daughter of Mobile society man Horace Kingsley. He is a Yale educated physician. They met doing slum work in Mobile and face pursuit by her disapproving father who vows blood.
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Spokane
Canana
Mobile
Portland
Louie Brownlee
Canada
Los Angeles
Horace Kingsley
Ala
Prize Money Paid Supreme Court Rules for Dewey
Dewey wins prize money case in the U S Supreme Court for the capture of the Spanish vessel Manila. The Maria Theresa case was dismissed as moot after Sampson pursued prize money for the Maria Theresa. Brown and Brewer dissented arguing the men deserved the prize.
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Dewey
Washington
United States
Manila
Sampson
America
Hel
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Brewer
Opposition to Bliss Treaty Is Debated in Cuban House
Cuban House of Representatives may not ratify the Bliss treaty without their approval. It may pass the Senate on Wednesday but requires house sanction to become effective. Involved are local figures Maurer of Birch Creek with 200 acres of wheat and experiments with Turkey red wheat introduced by W. S. Byers from Horse Heaven.
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Senate
Havana
House
Id Maurer
Birch Creek
Maurer
Byers
Horse Heaven
Kau Bas
Divorce Suits Filed For Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
Matilda E K Pearson sues William H Pearson for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. Mary Dodge sues Charles Dodge for dissolution of marriage on the same grounds. All parties are residents of Umatilla County.
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Pearson
William H. Pearson
Mary Dodge
Charles Dodge
Umatilla County
Martindale dies after Kidney Trouble at Weston Oregon
James Monroe Martindale longtime educator and former president of Eastern Oregon State Normal School died at 41 after years of illness. He was a Drake University graduate and Albany and Weston school leader who left a wife and one son. Funeral held at Weston led by Rev. J B Holmes with graveside interment in Weston cemetery.
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Eastern Oregon State Normal School
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Martindale
Portland
Drake University
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Christian Church
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Albany
Ore
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ALF
Knights of Pything
Majorn Woodmen
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Prairie City
Iowa
Holmes
Mr. Martindale
Weston Cemetery
Lancaster
Beoth
van Buren County
Mee Carpenter
Milton
Cantrilla
Oregon
Weaton Lhst
Mormons for Wheeler County Colony Planned Departure
The Wheeler County Times reports that about 30 Latter Day Saints families from Lamont Iowa will leave March 2 for Conlon. The influx over the past year or two has grown, and Gilliam county welcomes the industrious settlers joining Gilliam county.
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Lamont
Iowa
Conlon
Wheeler County
Giillam County
Gillian
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