Notable deaths and policy moves in early 1900s news
Congressman Frank Clark dies at Petersboro New Hampshire from quick consumption. John B J Lang noted as Americas oldest Free Mason dies in Chicago aged 100. Missouri House memorialises Congress to allow Filipino self government. Kansas City doctors push compulsory vaccination amid public health campaign. Freight rate talks in Chicago aim to cut plate and structural steel rates. railroads approve reductions. Army canteen provision passes Senate with strong support. Northern Pacific Sea Pacific and Great Northern cut coast water transport rates between Twin Cities and coast.
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Frank Clark
Petersboro
N. H
Missouri House of Representatives
Congress
John B. J. Lang
United States
Chicago
Lang
Scotland
Kansas City
Senate
Twin Cities
Northern Pacific
Sea Pacific
Great Northern
Eastern Terminale
Riers
Mixed Alaska, Idaho, Oregon News Item Highlights
Capt Baranoff of Sitka Alaska rumored murdered. Charles King 44 railroad contractor dies of heart failure after a violent incident in Tagoma. A. Tt. Fitzgerald 1852 pioneer dies in Independence aged 61. Oregon settler era, Sanpa Idaho boom and two Chinese burned to death. Loweton Idaho joba marshal celebration planned for Feb 4. Joba Kd. McBride named orator. Idaho first chief justice Judge Mebride noted. Bankruptcy petition files in Portland court against Ashland Grocery. Portland smelter deal hinges on 100 tons ore daily guarantee. Seattle to pay 100000 bonus on launch of new battleship. Morais bid adjusted to fit congress limit. George Dow 22 dies from boxing bout excitement. Heart disease hereditary in the family.
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Capt. Baranoff
Sitka
Alaska
Charles King
Tagoma
Tonailiide
A. Tt. Fitzgerald
Tie Home
Independence
Oregon
Inn
Marion County
Ladie
Sanpa
Idaho
Lowieton
Joba Kd
McBride Wae
Mebride
Seattle
Moran Brow, Company of
Navy Department
Morais
Congress
Gworge Dow
Northwestern Business College
B Pollens
Don
Barrier to Building of Nicaragua Canal Emerges
Washington reports indicate Britain may reject the Hay Mauncefote treaty or demand advance understanding that U S interests will be protected in canal construction. A 30 year British concession on the San Juan river blocks U S ownership until 1087, complicating canal plans and provoking constitutional debate on Puerto Rico provisions.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
United States
San Juan River
Nicaraguan Lake
Carrbbean Sea
Congressional Topics Rally in House Over Philippine Policy
The report outlines Ghosvenor rallying Republican forces in the House to push the bipe ping bill through despite Senate uncertainty. It notes a fraught political mood, with prospects mixed on passage, and mentions concerns over military plans for the Philippines and Cuba. The piece also covers Senate actions on reapportionment and the private pension calendar in Washington.
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Senate
Washington
Jan. i
House
Itn Vanata
House Committee On Rules
Hanna
McKinney
Cuba
Philippines
Supreme Court
Walle
Grigge
Hoxton
Reine
Chandler Ousted in Bitter Senate Battle After Victory
Judge Hurnhan won the United States Senate seat, defeating W. E. Chandler who faced strong Republican opposition. The campaign featured fierce intra party disputes, views on administration policies, and conflicts over fiscal and interstate matters.
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New
Hannipatiine
Chandler
Hilt
Fallrond Ineteresta
Chinese Must Register on Hawaiian Islands by June 18
Honolulu imports show orders require all Chinese on the islands to register under US law by June 18. The article notes labor shifts with southern negro migrants and reports San Francisco journalist W. Horace Wright's suicide. George Q. Cannon returns from Maui with his party, planning to sail to Salt Lake City on the Zealandia.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Alcamer
United States
Mawaiti
Lowe
W. Horace Wright
San Francisco Call
Ogen Lehair
Treamery Department
Caw
George Q. Cannon
Counnil
Mormon Church
Maui
Lande
Cannon
Io Hoonolala
Salt Lake
Supreme Court case argues liquor duty unconstitutional
W Wiehat Stith for George Cromiman argues that duties on whisky brandy and jam imported to New York from Hawaii after annexation are unconstitutional. The Porto Rico and Hawaiian cases trigger the question as to U S sovereignty and tax powers.
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Woaebington
Dan
W. Wiehat Stith
George Cromiman
New York
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Passengers and Crew Safe After Steamer Rescue
Marseilles reports all 102 aboard the steamer Mruane rescued after running aground near Faramau. With sea easing, lifebuoys and lifeboats aided the evacuation, children first then women and finally everyone on board. Crowds cheered. no serious injuries, all exhausted.
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Marseilles
Faramau
Lrevches
Mother Earth
Porto Rican Cases Argument Before Supreme Court
Attorney General Griggs continued his argument in Washington asserting the United States has expanded its boundaries beyond old limits to include Porto Rico and distant island possessions in the Atlantic and Pacific. He argued against preserving old colonization views and urged maintaining the nation’s extended sovereignty.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Aftor
Grigge
Porto Rico
United States
Arctic Circle
Poly
Cadet Aballing testifies in Booz investigation at West Point
Cadet George K. Aballing of Michigan testifies about the Keller Boos fight and the Boos resolution. He repeats that Boos was not seriously injured and denies mistreatment allegations. A letter from Boos describing ill treatment is read, but Aballing denies reasonable grounds for complaint.
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Weet Point
George K. Aballing
Michigan
Keller
Boos
Bhalling
Portland Chamber of Commerce picks Henry Hahn president
An archival note reports Henry Hahn elected president of the Portland chamber of commerce amid a brief, informal update on remedies for a cold and unrelated reference to Earl RAFo.
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Earl Rafo
Henry Hahn
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Assassination Attempt on Prince Reported in Derbyshire
Fragmentary police report says the prince, while on a hunting expedition near Natlock in Derbyshire, was attacked by a stranger after leaving Nathwk. The assailant fled, detectives arrived, and the suspect admitted involvement but offered no name.
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Natlock
Derbyshire
Lamiton
Jan
Clement
Wales
Nathwk
Dorhvelyie
Donmetion
Sue Hertel
Pritter Wow Mae
Simonet
Eis
British Officer Killed in Machadedorp Clash During Night Attack
London reports that a German garrison at Machadedorp was attacked by Boers overnight. Lieutenant Larrie among the British casualties, three prisoners were taken and cattle seized. Naval guns landed near the town while a force from the warship Bybil supported entrenchment and a door attack. Boer defeats and British losses noted in Cape Town and nearby fronts.
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London
Kitchener
Machadedorp
Boor
Sieuntenant Larrie
Cavy Town
Jen
Bybil
Cape Town
Jan
Hoar Aliwal
Man Shot by Wife in Forced December Marriage Case
Kennedy, agent for the Merchants’ Dine patch Transportation company, was shot and killed by his wife in Kanwan City after a December marriage she forced he to take under threat. The killer reportedly exclaimed a vow and later fled. Also noted, the Roman Catholic church of Cowllts burned yesterday, with Pastor Father Van Holdenbeeke injured.
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Kanwan City
Tan
Ham Phi Tipi
Kennedy
Patch ‘Transportation Company
Alekh
Aunol bin Fonrel
Mia Prince
Threwte
Inmane
Tatoma
Jan, Il
Homan Catholic
Cowllts
van Holdenbeeke
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