New Policy Ends Out-of-Office Land Contests in Walla Walla
A new ruling directs all land contest cases in the Walla Walla district to be heard and decided at the United States land office. The change, linked to Roosevelt policy, ends in-office hearings outside the federal office, aims to streamline contests and curb frivolous claims while increasing costs for witnesses and travel for participants.
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United States
Mater
Walia Walia
United States Land Office
Roosevelt
Thomas Mosgrovt
Y. C. Blalock
J. M. Hill
Joseph L. Mohindra
Dayton
Uncle Sam
King County Grand Jury Backs Municipal Transit in Brooklyn
The county grand jury reported on Brooklyn traction facilities and urged annulling the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company franchises. It recommends city ownership and operation of surface and elevated lines, arguing municipal control would quickly cut fares to one cent.
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King County Grand Jury
Brooklyn
New York
Brooklin
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
High Water Delays W C R Chinook Winds Travel
Persistent chinook winds melted snow flooding the W C R line between Pendleton and Helix. Train service was halted briefly as track between here and Pasco washed out in spots and the Helix flat submerged under two to three inches of water. By morning the water receded and repairs allowed traffic to resume with little delay.
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Helix
Pendleton
Pasco
Fireman Injured by Rock Hurl From Bluffs Near Yoakum
A 10 pound rock loosened by recent rains fell from rock bluffs near Horseshoe curve two miles east of Yoakum station as No 6 train passed. It crashed through the cab window and injuring a fireman who stayed on the engine until Umatilla, after which he was sent to his home in La Grande.
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Raina
Rolle
Rock Bluffspear Horseshoe Curve
Yoakum Station
Umatilla
la Grande
Greene takes active command and cleans police ranks
General Greene became New York police commissioner and assumed command by summoning all inspectors, suspending five captains and two inspectors, and transferring officers across the tenderloin district. He pledged personal responsibility for all actions of the force, aiming to loosen the toughest precincts.
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New York
Greene
Partridge
Tenderloin
Miners Condemned as Coal Shortage Looms
New York report states coal carriers and dealers blame miners for a looming three day acute coal shortage nationwide. A Delaware, Lackawanna & Western official says strikers drew public support during idle time, now the public must scramble for coal or go without as miners allegedly care little.
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New York
Cosa
Coal Department
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Odell Re inaugurated First NY Governor to Succeed Himself
Albany Jan 1 W H Odell was reinaugurated as governor of New York in imposing ceremonies. He becomes the first Republican governor in state history to succeed himself.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
W. H. Odell
Mrs Clark Dead Mother of the Million Dollar Baby
Mrs Clark, mother of the so called million dollar baby, died in Butte Montana this morning after a fever began in December following the birth of the child. The baby is reported healthy and vigorous.
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Butte
Mont
WA. Clark, Jr
Miners Killed and Rescued After Russian Mine Explosion
News from St. Petersburg reports a coal mine blast at Bakhmoot killing 58 miners and entombing 21 for five days before rescue. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers in Russian mining operations during this period.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Bakhmoot
New Sleeping Car Service Between Spokane and Pendleton
O R N company announces new sleeping car service on the Pendleton Spokane trains starting today and ongoing thereafter. No. 7 reaches Pendleton at 6 45 PM and departs at 8 15 AM, with daylight runs but strong Pullman interest noted by patrons.
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Spokane
Pendleton
O. R. & N. Company
Pullman
Por
Coroner Jury Reports Collision Cause at Wanstead
Wyoming Ontario Jan 1 The coroner s jury examining the Wanstead wreck that killed 28 on December 26 finds the collision was caused by wrong orders at Watford No 5. The verdict apportions no clear responsibility between operator Carson and dispatcher Kerr and highlights the 16 year old night operator James Troyer at King s Court Junction as a key factor in the inquiry.
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Wyoming
Ont
Wanstead
Arthur W. Ricketts
Watford
Carson
Kerr
No. 5
P Tor
King's Court Junction
James Troyer
King’s Court Junction
Troyer
Strathroy
Yary Troyer
London
Simplt
Uty
Grand Trunk
W. W. Pope
Imperial troops desert amid mobilization reports
Shangtai reports a military officer arrived from Kan Su province to procure war munitions and supplies for the imperial commander. He states Kan Su troops and a Muslim majority await Tune Pub Siung’s signal to march on Pekin. Dowager Empress and Prince Tuan widely expected to cooperate with Tung Fu State with Mongol support.
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Shangtai
Jon
Kan Su
Kan Sn
Missionaries Ordered to Leave Sian Fu Region
In Pekin on January 1 officials notified missionaries in the Sian Fu region to prepare to depart if needed. The guidance urged women and children be sent to safe ports.
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Sian Fu
China
Pekin
Garment Workers' Scale Signed By City Unions
In Chicago on December 31 the United Garment Workers of America local union and the Wholesale Tailors Association signed a contract effective immediately through March 1, 1904. The wage scale sets weekly pay at 20 dollars for salt cutters, 16 dollars for trouser cutters, and 14 dollars for coatmakers, with six paid holidays, no work on Labor Day, overtime rules, and arbitration for disputes.
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Chicago
United Garment Workers of America
Wholesale Tailors’ Association
Winton
Crowning Event Of Durbar In Delhi Unfolds In Splendor
Delhi January 1 The crowning event of the durbar occurred this morning as King Edward was proclaimed emperor of India and the oaths of fealty were sworn by native rulers. The display was exceedingly lavish, reportedly four times the cost of London’s coronation, with Lord Curzon presiding from a central throne as festivities extend over ten days.
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Delhi
Edward
India
London
Lord Curzon
Aldes
Liner Overdue From Southampton With Sousa Aboard
The American Niner St. Louis is due since yesterday afternoon and has not arrived. Among the notable passengers aboard is the conductor Sousa.
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St. Louis
Sousa
Southampton
Mystery in Freewater Shooting at Kelly Kelly Saloon
In Freewater on Christmas night a fusillade shattered the Kelly Kelly saloon scattering shots through the stove and windows. No one was injured and no arrests have been made though officers continue to investigate. a shooter vanished into the crowd and no one can name the guilty party.
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Freewater
Most Brilliant Reception at the White House
The Marine Band played patriotic pieces as the diplomatic corps led by Von Holleben entered the reception at the White House. President Roosevelt and wife greeted invited guests while Colonel Bingham introduced each visitor. The event ended with Diplomatic Breakfast hosted by Secretary Hay.
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Washington, Jan
White House
National Capitol
Bingham
Roosevelt
Marine Band
Diplomatic Corps
von Holleben
Pauncefote
Hay
Scotty Anderson Charged With Murder in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla Scotty Anderson faces attempted murder charges after a Christmas Eve knife attack on Ed Palmer in a local saloon. Palmer was hospitalized with multiple head wounds. Anderson awaits trial after a preliminary hearing before Justice Glassfield. Also reported: Alvah Kennett and Anna M. Martin wed in Superior Court chambers, and Inland Empire Produce Co moves to a new building on Royer Avenue near the W & C railroad. Revival services continue nightly at the Methodist Episcopal church South led by Rev. Hanson and visiting ministers.
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Scotty” Anderson
Walla Walla
Scotty" Anderson
Anderson
Ed Palmer
Palmer
Glassfield
Alvah Kennett
Anna M. Martin
Brents
Superior Court
Kilikitat County
Croom
Inland Empire Produce Company
Alder Street
Huntnesa
Royer Avenue
Cracker Creek Pact Seeks Sale of Arctic Mine Line
The Cracker Creek pact offered the North Pole mine three years ago for 600000 dollars. It holds 6000 feet on the mother lode and is now valued at about twenty million. The adjoining North Pole mine has 4941 feet on the same lode with six tunnels totaling 2200 feet, all ore. We anticipate in under three years of work a mine as valuable as the North Pole.
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Cracker Creek Pacts
North Pole
Mother Lode
Borth Pole
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