LA DRONES OF LUZON IN RAID AND RESCUE EFFORTS
A force under General San Miguel attacked in Rizal province near Manila with 300 men, surrounding police and rescuing captives. The pursuit extended from Caloocan east to Manila, as authorities rush reinforcements to suppress ladrone activity. In Ming, 200 women were rescued from a college fire with minimal injuries and overall property loss.
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San Miguel Re
Rizal Province
Frees
Mall
Constabu
Cainta
Taytay
Manila
Cap
Lary
Mefiwaine
the Constabulary
Mckwnine
San Miguel
Vince
Allen
Scott
Antipollo
Nien
Caloocan
Simith
Davis
Ran Miguel
Albay
Luiforce
Indrones
Robbers Terrorize Indiana Towns and Bomb Safes
In small Indiana towns criminals blew open safes and looted cash as residents watched and feared a new wave of robberies. The gang reportedly boarded trains and escaped after the heists, while officials in nearby Pittsburgh moved to strengthen security. A religious ceremony in Pittsburgh drew crowds and featured bishops, priests, and choir acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tls
Strike at Keswick Mines Reignites Union Tensions
In Keswick California the Mountain Copper Company mines and smelters face a renewed strike after accusations of union discrimination in hiring. The Western Federation of Miners declares action, while manager denies the claims. A shooting near Keswick leaves hotel owner A Garman dead, linked to union opposition.
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Keswick
A. Garman
George KR. Gallinger
End of San Francisco Bricklayers Strike Reached
San Francisco February 24 union bricklayers in a seven week strike reach a settlement. The builders' association agrees to pay six dollars a day for eight hours, double pay on Sundays and holidays, and time and a half for overtime. The union will employ only members and other concessions were made.
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San Francisco
Builders’ Association
Six Die in Big Four Wreckage Cleared
Cleveland February 24 six people are dead after the Big Four wreckage is removed. Included among the victims are two tramps. Authorities say the tragedy remains confirmed with crews clearing debris at the scene.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt signs Cuba treaty on coal stations plan
President Roosevelt signed a treaty negotiated by Minister Squires in Havana to establish American coal stations on the island of Cuba as part of the United States policy under the agreement reached in Washington on February 24.
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Cuba
Washington
Roosevelt
Squires
Havana
United States
Injunction Against Crimps Bars Interference With Vessels
Federal Judge Bellinger issued an injunction restraining crimps from interfering with vessels or crews following the Riversdale outrage in Portland Oregon on February 24. The ruling targets unlawful interference and protects ship crews and operations.
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Bellinger
Portland, Or
Riversdale
Idle Men Seek Spring Work in Portland
Portland reports larger idle male labor force than in years past with many preferring city work over country jobs. Farmers offer 320 per month and milkers 26 dollars. milking deters applicants. As spring nears, work returns in logging camps quarries jetties railroads and farms drawing laborers from the Northwest.
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Portland
Northwest
Washington
British Columbia
Alaska
Monroe county executes local burglar Grether
Stroudsburg Feb 24 The first execution in Monroe county in many years occurred today. The condemned burglar Grether who shot and killed Constable Adam Funk was put to death after a career marked by escapes from jail and a record of ruthless crimes.
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Stroudsburg
Monroe County
Aring Grether
Adam Funk
Grether
Senate rejects compromise on statehood rider bill
Democratic senators meet and unanimously reject the compromise statehood bill proposed by Republicans and plan to bar its inclusion on the post office appropriation bill. Blackburn of Kentucky is urged to press the anti trust bill by Hoar at the earliest moment. The rider on agricultural and post office appropriations will be withdrawn, making statehood legislation unlikely this session. An extra Senate session may be needed. Aldrich moves to accept bonds for government deposits.
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Washington
Post Ofice Committee
Post Office
Blackburn
Kentucky
Hoar
Senate
Omnes
Aldrich
United States Steel to absorb Jones-Laughlin plants
Pittsburg February 24. United States Steel Corporation moves to absorb all Jones Laughlin Steel Company plants, the world’s largest independent iron and steel producer, creating a complete monopoly for the steel trust. The pending deal marks the biggest transaction since the steel trust formed.
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Steel Trust
Jones~Laughlin Company
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Jones-Laughlin Steel Company
Iroy
Steel Truest
Pope Discusses Philippine Church Situation in Vatican
Rome Feb 24 The Spanish mission to the pope's jubilee was received at the Vatican with royal honors. Duke Almodovar led the mission which included a private half hour talk with the pope about substitutions to the friars currently serving in the Philippines.
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Pope
Philippine Islands
Rome
Vatican
Duke Almodovar
Philippines
Butler Unseated In Missouri House Contest
Washington Feb 24 The Republican Committee on Elections approved findings in the Butler Wagoner contest wiping out Butler's 7000 vote majority and creating a plurality for Wagoner of about 1000 due to frauds in St Louis. Chairman Olmsted will report to the House to seat Wagoner likely this week. This is the second time Butler loses his seat over the same issue.
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Republican Committee On Elections
House
Wagoner
Washington
House Committee On Elections
Butler
St Louis
St. Louis
Olmsted
House Approves Senate Substitute on Philippine Coinage Bill
Washington Feb 24 The house by party vote adopted the senate substitute for the Philippine coinage bill establishing a special currency for the islands with the American gold dollar as the standard unit The house also rejected a tenary amendment for an international money conference.
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Senate
Washington
House
Socialist co operative plans discussed for Lewis and Clark fair
A Portland conference of labor leaders and socialists debated creating a nonpartisan hall for discussions of governance and economy at the Lewis and Clark exposition. A cooperative hotel and factory proposal emerged, detailing a permanent building with dormitories, dining room, kitchen, workshops, and library to demonstrate cooperative living for about $56,000 brick or $46,000 wood with state ownership after the fair.
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Lewis and C
Portland
Washington Street
J. C. Cooper
McMinnville
Frank Williams
Ashland
G. ¥. Harry
Lewis and Clark Commission
B. F. Ramp
Douglas County
C. W. Barsee
G. &. Sanders
Dalles
RR. Ryan
Rutin
Auch
Ryan
Three Laborers Die Thawing Dynamite in Nashville
Three laborers were killed this morning on the Tennessee Central railway line while thawing dynamite. The incident occurred in Nashville on February 24 as crews worked to thaw the explosive material, authorities said.
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Nashville
Tennessee Central
Protocol draft sent on Venezuela affair settlement
Peru Indiana February 24 five masked Washington minister Bowen prepared a draft protocol referring the matter of preferential treatment of the allied powers in the Venezuela affair to The Hague and submitted it to the allies representatives this morning It will later go to the prince powers for approval. Sailors remanded Liverpool February 24 four sailors accused of piracy on the bark Veronica were again remanded today Employment agents of Portland report many idle men in that city at present.
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Bowen
Peru
Ind
Washington
Venezuela
Hague
Liverpool
Veronica
Portland
Michigan Court of Honor meeting opens in Grand Rapids
The Michigan estate court of the Court of Honor began its triennial meeting in Grand Rapids with T. L. Hubbell of Belding presiding. Officers report the order in good condition with total membership now exceeding 2000.
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Michigan Court of Honor
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Estate Court of the Court of Honor
T. L. Hubbell
Belding
Palma Missing After 6-Day Overdue Voyage
Liverpool February 24. Hope nearly abandoned for the liner Palmas from Newport to Boston overdue six days. The ship carries a crew of 35 men and is presumed lost with no word from on board.
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Liverpool
Dempster
Palmas
Newport
Boston
Fire destroys Schulte bridge factory in Pittsburg
A fire at dawn leveled the Schulte branch of the American Bridge Company in Pittsburg causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames but the facility was gutted with machinery ruined and no injuries reported.
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Pittsburg
Schulte
The
American Bridge Company
Samson Ludger Arrives in New York After Martinique Disaster
Samson Ludger, the sole survivor of the Martinique disaster, arrived in New York aboard the Fontabelle this morning in a destitute condition. His mind is partially unbalanced and friends will care for him.
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Samson Ludger
New York
Martinique
Samson Laidger
Fontabelle
Fire Destroys Suburban Railway Car Sheds in St Louis
In St Louis on February 24 a fire caused by crossed wires razed the immense car sheds of the Suburban Railway. Seventy cars were burned and the loss is estimated at 250000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Cigarette Factory Burns in St Petersburg Fire
A fire at the Bogdanoff Cigarette Factory in St Petersburg destroyed the plant this morning, causing an estimated loss of nearly a million dollars. Investigators inspect debris as crews battle remaining hotspots.
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St. Petersburg
Bogdanoff
Cure for St Vitus Dange Calcium Salts Said Prevent Twitching
Dr Jacques Loeb reports calcium salts can cure muscular and nervous diseases including St Vitus dance paralysis locomotor ataxia and sleeplessness by replenishing calcium. Findings from University of Chicago experiments suggest absence of calcium causes nervous conditions and that calcium supplementation restores normal function.
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Loeb
Chicago
Jacques Lowl
University of Chicago
National Gospel Campaign Seeks Lent Revival Across Nation
Washington Feb 24 The Twentieth Century National Gospel Campaign central committee appeals to Christian ministers to open church buildings daily during Lent and invite public prayer for a national revival. From Ash Wednesday to April 10 ministers should personally evangelize to the unsaved.
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Washington, D. C
National Gospel Campaign
American Cyclist Goes Abroad for Five Paris Races
Owen Kimble, the American cyclist, sailed today on the Kronprinz Wilhelm for Paris where he is under contract to ride five races this spring. He will compete in Paris Rome Berlin and Copenhagen and will not return to America until some time in June.
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New York
Owen Kimble
Kronpring Wilhelm
Paris
Kimble
Rome
Berlin
Copenhagen
America
Mardi Gras Festivities In New Orleans Witness Honor Guests
Immense crowd gathers for Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Admiral Schley, Mayor, and Admiral Rivet in the place of honor. French marines and sailors from the Texas join the procession. Alice Roosevelt and Miss Root attend as guests of honor amid a grand demonstration for General Joseph Wheeler.
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New Orleans
Admiral Schley
Admiral Rivet
Texas
Alice Roosevelt
Misa Root
Joseph Wheeler
Germany favors US control of Panama Canal balance
Berlin February 24 Professor Ernest von Halle of Berlin University argues Germany benefits from the canal under strong capable hands not France or an international company He welcomes US competition with Britain for control of canal routes and predicts Mexico and Central America will come under US dominance though canal may not raise its capital costs.
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Berlin
Ernest von Halle
Berlin University
Germany
France
von Halle
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Central America
Mardi Gras Parade Grips Paris Streets with Confetti Fun
Paris Mardi Gras celebrated by thousands of suburban visitors as boulevards filled with pedestrians and masqueraders. Carriages were barred, cafes along the route drew lively crowds while confetti covered the streets from the Opera to the Madeleine, keeping up until late.
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Paris
Parisiciana
Anderson Dead in New York Democratic Lawyer and Politician
Milery Anderson, a well known lawyer and Democratic political figure, died this morning in New York of heart disease. He served on the reorganization committee of the Union Peaceitic.
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New York
Milery Anderson
Union Puaecitic
Morgan gains control of St Louis and San Francisco line
J Pierpont Morgan has gained control of the St Louis and San Francisco line and adds it to the Southern railway system in a significant railroad merger.
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St. Louis
J. Pierpont Morgan
San Francisco
Southern Railway System
Tragedy After Escape From Indian School Near Gold Hill
Willie Hayes, 16, and Joe LaFlamboise ran away from Chemawa Indian school last Wednesday. Hayes died yesterday near Gold Hill after he slipped under a southbound train. LaFlamboise taken back to the school. Hayes, a native of Alaska, had been at Chemawa about four years.
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Willie Hayes
Joe LaFlamboise
Gold Hill
Thin City
Salem Statesman
Gold HU
Hayes
Potter
Chemawa
W. P. Campbell
Alaska
Chemawu
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