Oregon Legislators Edge Toward Senate Ballot Fight
Fragmented coverage of Oregon politics outlines delegates and candidates in a contest to elect a United States senator. Fulton canvasses support while Clat and Geer factions maneuver, Multnomah and Adams delegates hold pivotal votes amid shifting alliances and private assurances. A third joint ballot looms as factions seek alignment before the legislature reconvenes.
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United States
C. W. Fulton
Clat
Edger
Inter
Adama
Fulton
Multnomah
Mave
Tech
Eonty Hone
Scott
Jonathon Bowrie
Geer
Dark Horse Seen in Contest For Prose Lytes Victory
The narrative notes a leader maintaining a firm grip since last June, with followers loyal through personal ties but unlikely to ally with rivals. It questions whether the group will push for aggressive campaigning, warning that outcomes remain uncertain while a surprising change could elevate a lesser contender.
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Petition seeks 300000 bonds to aid Indian War veterans
Salem January 23 The legislature was asked to issue bonds totaling 300000 to pay Indian War veterans widows and orphans The petition claims the money was due from the Oregon territory promised but unpaid Action on the petition is pending.
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Salem
Oregon
Ankeny Gaining to be Washington Senator
Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla appears set to win the United States Senate seat from Washington. Olympia papers say the race has reached a climax with strong confidence while opponents are portrayed as doomed.
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Olympia
Walla Walla
Washington
Levi Ankeny
United States
Heaven
Death Toll from Pittsburg Tunnel Blast Reaches Three
Three men were killed and four injured by a premature blast in the Wabag tunnel under Pittsburg. The explosion was caused by careless act of an unknown person who reactivated the electric firing device before workers left the danger zone.
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Pittsburg
Dancer
Wabagh
Boers Plan Coast Land Purchases From South Africa
New Orleans notes Reit former Transvaal secretary leads a Boer party with General Pearson. They will travel to California by rail to select large coast lands for Boer settlers. Belairie bank robbery nets 6000, horse, bogey. pursuit ends with a robber dead in a skiff. other escapes to West Virginia. Salem reports Oregon proposes elected prosecuting attorney in each county beginning 1904 with deputies.
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New Orleans
Reit
Transvaal
Pearson
Southern Pacific
California
South Africa
Beljlaire
Somerton
West Virginia
Salem
Judiciary Committee
Oregon House of Representatives
Germany Justifies San Carlos Bombardment Right to Seize Venezuelan Ships
Berlin reports an official Reichstag statement by Foreign Minister von Richthofen asserting the San Carlos bombardment was to safeguard the blockade and that wartime seizure of Venezuelan ships is lawful. He said the Hague arbitration offer to Castro was rejected and notes growing anti-American sentiment in the German press. Public opinion is described as increasingly jingoistic while the government stays officially neutral.
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Germany
San Carlos
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Wwe
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Hague
America
Hay
Teller Seen Likely to Win Colorado Senate Seat
Denver Jan 23 Indications show Senator Teller could win a Senate seat from the Colorado joint Democrat assembly if given a fair deal by secret opponents. Democrats met at 10 30 to vote while secret opposition to Teller continued and Kelly was absent. House guards under Sherman Bell were increased to 30 as a precaution.
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Denver
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Kelly
House
Sherman Bell
Rough Rider
Entire crew dead in Massachusetts explosion
The Navy received word from San Juan that the two survivors of the turret explosion aboard the Massachusetts have died, bringing the gun crew of nine to a total loss. The disaster is noted as the Navy's deadliest accident since the Spanish War, underscoring the high toll of the incident.
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Massachusetts
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
San Juan
Corporations On Trial In Coal Conspiracy Case
In Chicago on January 23 the 18 coal corporations indicted by the special grand jury for conspiring to raise coal prices were arraigned and placed on trial this afternoon.
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Chicago
Portland Charter Becomes Law Granting Mayor Wide Powers
Governor Chamberlain signed the new city charter in Portland this morning. The measure grants the mayor practically absolute power over city government, reshaping local authority and governance.
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Chamberlain
Portland
Jan
Long Receives Nomination for U S Senate in Kansas
Chester J. Long was nominated by acclamation by the Republican legislative caucus in Topeka, with all other candidates withdrawing. The nomination sets him as the party’s candidate for United States senator.
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Long
Topeka
Kan
Jan
Chester J. Long
Republican Legislative Caucus
United States
Youngest Indiana Grandfather Born in 1902
Indiana records show Edgar Williams of Indianapolis as the youngest grandfather at age 29 in 1902, part of a family noted for early marriage.
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Indiana
Edgar Williams
Indianapolis
Fire Tragedy Crushed Workers In Feather Factory
A blaze at the Mosher Feather Establishment on Crosby Street in New York trapped 260 workers and 100 men. Three girls died in the crush as smoke spread to the adjoining cigar factory. five are missing and eight are gravely injured. Loss pegged at 75,000 dollars.
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New York
Crosby Street
Mosher Feather Establishment
Grain Markets Report From Union Stock Yards
Chicago January 28 official receipts 34427 shipments 24960 left over 4600 estimated tomorrow 2100 light 5.95 to 6.50 mixed 6.20 to 6.80 heavy 6.90 to 6.92 rough 6.20 to 6.65, feeder 6.50 to 6.10 workers 6.20 to 6.20 cattle 2000 mostly steady sheep 4000 strong
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Chief Dietrich Dead World Famous Police Chief
Cincinnati January 23 Chief Dietrich died this morning of bronchial pneumonia. He was probably the best known police officer in the world. He introduced the Bertillion system of measurement. Born in Bavaria in 1840 he served in the regular army at 16 and came to America. He entered police service in Washington Territory and saw Indian fighting before joining Cincinnati police, where he served as chief since the Civil War era.
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Cincinnati
Bavaria
America
Washington Territory
Cineinnati
Indian War Veterans Seek 300000 State Aid
Salem Jan 23 A meeting of Indian War veterans led by Grand Commander T A Wood and other officials urged Oregon to appropriate 300000 to settle claims for unpaid service. About 2000 veterans widows and 600 children of deceased veterans would share the payoff, averaging 118 per person. The 1866 agreement paid 2 per day, later 65 cents, now they seek remaining due or an enabling act to sue the state.
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T. A. Wood
J. L. Sperry
Portland
W. H. H. Myers
Forest Grove
Stephen Moss
Lake County
R. Claypool
Linn County
James A. Miller
Ben Hayden
J. 8. Cooper
Independence
Territorial
Students to Strike Over Reinstatement Demand
Utah University students threaten to walk out unless ten sophomores suspended yesterday are reinstated. The dispute began during a university dramatic club performance when actors were greeted with a wagonload of vegetables tossed onto the stage as the act ended.
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Utah University
San Francisco
Millions to be spent on railroads in 1903 across US
Expenditures for railroad betterments and extensions in 1903 will exceed 2300 million dollars. The Pennsylvania system plans 80 million, with 30 million for immediate New York City use. New York Central budgets 26 million for the city. Baltimore and Ohio to add 30 million, plus 80 million already spent. Pacific lines continue 40 million. Chicago and Rock Island 2 million for lines to towns, Nebraska, and Denver. Atchison interests 20 million for 1000 miles into Oklahoma.
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Pennsylvania
New York City
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Pacific
Chicago
Rock Island
Tows
Nebraska
Denver
Atchison
Oklahoma
Alleged Bribery Probe on Holland Boat Vote
Washington Jan 23 house naval affairs committee opened an executive session on an alleged bribery plot linked to the Holland submarine appropriation. Leasler testified he faced pressure from Doblin who claimed Quigg offered $6000 to switch sides. Doblin was ordered to appear by telegram tomorrow.
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Quigg
Washington
House Committees of Naval Affairs
Leasler
Doblin
New York
Congress
Locomotive Orders Anticipated From Japanese Government
Birmingham reports the Japanese government will order locomotives built in Britain, America, and Japan after evaluating vigorous production feats. The Post states the government will place extensive orders for the most satisfactory make.
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Birmingham
England
In Memory of Dead Congressmen Texas Honor Exercise
In memory of John Sheppard and R. J. DeGreffenreid two Texas representatives who died last summer special exercises will be held in the House tomorrow. Representatives Stephens Cooper and other Texas delegation members are expected to deliver eulogies for their late colleagues.
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Washington
House
John Sheppard
R. J. DeGreffenreid
Texas
Stephens
Cooper
Texas Delegaton
Eulogien
Roosevelt sends canal treaty to Senate for ratification
Panama Canal Washington January 23 President Roosevelt transmitted the canal treaty to the Senate for ratification The agreement fixes the annual rental at 260000 dollars The move follows months of negotiation and sets the stage for a decisive Senate vote on control and operation of the canal zone.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Lynch Convicted of Treason and Sentenced to Death
London January 24 Lynch was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death after a brief trial with four witnesses. He remained calm, replied thanked the court when asked for remarks, and bowed. The defense rested on his oath of allegiance. The king is expected to commute the sentence to ten years imprisonment to avoid unrest in Ireland.
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London
Lynch
Barr
English Plan to Run Ocean Life Boats for Salvage Service
London reports a proposed International Blue Cross Ocean Life and Salvage Service by a renowned English shipbuilder aims to replace Red Cross rescue at sea. Patrol boats would monitor fixed routes, fix salvage costs, and ensure government accounting for salvaged property, enhancing shipboard safety and timely rescues.
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London
International Blue Cross Ocean Life and Salvage Service
Red Cross
Admiralty
Blue Cross
Seamer
Kansas Lawyers to Meet in Topeka Next Week
Secretary Dr A Valentine of the Kansas State Bar Association reports ad views show the annual meeting will be the most notable and largest in the association's history. Chief Justice Walter Clark of North Carolina will give the principal address, with U S Pension Commissioner B F Ware Chancellor Strong of the State University and Judge Willem Thomson among speakers in Topeka Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
A Valentine
Kansas State Bar Association
Juste Walter Clark
North Carolina
United States Pension
B. F Ware
Strong
The
State University
Willem Thomson
Bariln
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