New Salary Law Takes Effect July First
Washington March 2 The new post office salary law will go into effect July 1 Clerks and carriers receive a $100 annual raise if they held positions a year with a $600 clerk rising to 800 and a new limit of 1200 from 1000 Filibustering begins in Senate on ship subsidy reconsideration Tillman seeks papers on Panama canal construction and bid rejections Goethals nominated for lieutenant colonel Nicaragua victory reported in Honduran-Nicaraguan clash Weather and civic fire losses noted in scattered reports
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Washington
Tilman
Tillman
Panama Canal
Foray
Goethals
Pioneer of Starkey Prairie Benjamin Burnett Dies in City
Benjamin L. Burnett a pioneer of Starkey Prairie in Union county died in the city at 802 Heathwell Street after a merering illness of peritonitis He was 465 years old and leaves a wife and family The remains will go to Hilcard by morning train Monday for interment Tuesday at Starkey Prairie cemetery The body is in charge of M A Rader for shipment to Binrkey.
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Starkey
Benjamin L. Burnett
Starkey Prairie
Union County
Wiese
Peritoniti
Hilcard
Line Is Now Open After Tie-up at Washington Division
Assistant Superintendent Thomas Walat of the Washington division of the O. A. & N. reports the line is in very good shape following a tie-up. The grade was damaged in places but temporary repairs are done and a large force will be employed to complete permanent repairs across the division.
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Washington
Thomas Walat
Postmae ter Busse Accepts Platform on Municipal Utilities
Chicago March 2 Postmae ter Busse nominated for mayor by the republicans accepts the platform urging voters to adopt traction ordinances granting franchises but reserving to the city the right of purchase and a share of profits. All elements opposed to municipal ownership back him.
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Chicago
Postmaeter Busse
Sunday Rest Bill Passes in Legislature
Boise March 2 The Sunday rent bill prohibiting certain Sunday transactions passed the house by 89 to 14 after the substitute II was killed. The house also defeated a public printing contracts bill 12 to 27 and failed a railroad posting requirement bill, with other measures approved.
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Boise
House
Cov Ana
Teller Arrest Reported for Assault with Intent to Kill
Chicago March 2 George W Fitzgerald a United States sub treasury teller was arrested today on charges of assault with intent to kill leveled by newspaper man Harry Friend. Fitzgerald allegedly attacked Friend in the federal building after being told Friend implicated his wife in seeking news. Bonds were posted and the carrier involved had £127,000. Fitzgerald had been shadowed by detectives and reporters during the investigation and the case was set for trial Monday.
Corona wreck at Humboldt Bar off Eureka threatens breaking up
The Corona is aground on the north spit of Humboldt bar near Eureka. Rescue efforts are abandoned as seas remain heavy. If conditions persist, the vessel will likely go to pieces within hours. the crew's status is unclear and the ship’s bow shows slight exposure above the water.
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Humboldt Bar
Eureka
Humbolt Bar
City to seize Spring Valley waterworks amid rates row
San Francisco authorities move to seize the Spring Valley Water Company property valued about 50 million dollars. The city plans to take over, improve facilities, and supply water at reasonable rates after charges overstepped the 190% agreement. The action follows public sentiment against oppressive franchises and could set a nationwide precedent.
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Spring Valley Water Company
Willle
San Francisco
Walley
The
Ciy
San
Fan Frateiegu
Viking
Tiss Weenmaile
Pirupeer
Board of Supervitore
Entvy
Ite Franchinoe
Chicago Wheat Market Report with Mixed Opens
Wheat and corn prices show varied openings and closes as markets record activity in Chicago trading. Separately, Johny Fisher is convicted of selling Hyver without a license in Minam Wallowa County.
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Johny Fisher
Minam
Wallowa County
Harriman Criticizes Interstate Commerce Board's Methods
E H Harriman arrives in Washington denouncing the Interstate Commerce Commission for unfairness and urging cooperation with business interests. He says there is a fever of persecution and warns that an unfair play may spoil a square deal, while noting the drive of unsuccessful people to attack success. He and his wife later visit the Senate as Harriman studies a diagram with his son.
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Washington
E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Senate
Millard
Conductor Confesses Negligence in California Rail Wreck
In Bernardino on March 2 conductor McLennen of the freight line admitted leaving a switch open, causing yesterday’s wreck at Colson that killed one person and left 46 injured. Officials expect the injured to recover.
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Ran Bernardino
Calif
McLennen
Alt Take Freight
Colson
Two New Brigadiers Nominated in Washington
The president named Colonels Alfred Harkeley and Charlee Hale as brigadiers general in active service in a March 2 announcement.
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Washington
Alfred Harkeley
Charlee Hale
Breadier Generale
Wreck Endangers Militia Company in Headed Collision
A special New Haven line wreck near Waterbury Conn at 12 35 am killed four trainmen and injuring officers including Captain William Spencer and Governor’s secretary Charles F Julian. Coroner orders arrest of George Eaton conductor of the interurban wrecked train amid a full investigation and safety concerns for militia units from New Haven Grove.
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Waterbury
Conn
N. Y
New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
George Eaton
New Haven && Hartford
Miltia
Grand Jury Passes on Gilman Family Murder Case
Dayton Ohio March 2 the grand jury completed the Dana Gilman murder investigation and refused to indict any member of the Gilman family now under arrest. The case will probably remain a mystery.
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Gilman
Dayton, O
Dana Gilman
Thaw’s Wife and Mother Visit Prisoner at Tombs
In New York on March 2 Thaw's wife and mother visited him at the Tombs. The prisoner is low in spirits as efforts by Je rome to send him to a mad house trouble him.
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Thaw
New York
Shadow Over Echo as Gambler Suspects Surface
A dozen witnesses, including William Fitzpatrick Carl Swarts and Frank Short, testified in district court on alleged gambling activity in Echo. Prosecutor Phelps hinted that indictments would follow if evidence supported charges involving roulette and twenty one, with gambling reportedly widespread across local saloons.
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Echo
Phelpe
Witnester
Mr. Phelps
William Fitzpatrick
Carl Swarts
Frank Short
jJeet
Httle
Four Arrests for Gambling and Permitting Gambling
Tom Scott faced a dropping of the gaming case as officials considered closing his shops and leaving town. Night officer John Kearney led a raid arresting L. Van Meter Charles Patten and C. R. La Grande in Scott's barber shop. La Grande paid a $75 fine, the two colored men $25 each. Roy Wilkins testified, claiming a repayment to La Grande.
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Tom Scott
Ben
John Kearney
C. R. la Grande
Scott
Fite Gerald
Roy Wilkins
Theater Orchestra
la Grande
Gerald
Adams Wins A Point In Stevens Adams Murder Trial
A Wallace dispatch reports Steven Adams’s murder trial continues as Judge Wood denies the state's bid to recall Mrs Arthur Phillips to reopen the case for prosecution. The defense shadows the August 7 shooting timing, boosting Adams’s alibi on August 10. The case influences his links to future prosecutions of Western Federation of Miners officers and other related charges. Three options loom: stand trial for Settler Boyle’s murder, face Steunenberg murder complicity, or be sent to Colorado for the Independence depot blast case.
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Tudge
Wallace
Steven Adams
Steve Adama
Fred Tyler
Wood
Arthur Phillips
Stirs
Phuunpe
Wital
Tyler
Adama
Phillipe
Adame
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Boyle
McParland
Colorado
Independence
Official Bunco Men at Salt Lake Implicate Police Chiefs
W H Parrent testified he paid Salt Lake police chief and detective captain to operate bunco schemes for a £10,000 robbery. Attorney Newton acted as middleman. Parrent said the involved officers were told to flee after a Los Angeles victimize. A Denver attorney watches for Denver police ties amid alleged complicity.
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Balt Lake
W. H. Parrent
Bunco
Sheets
Newton
McWhirter
Los Angeles
Salr Lake
Raleigh
Naleleh
Denver
Delayed Express Arrives From Walla Walla
A carload of delayed Northern Pacific express matter arrived in the city via the O R & N from Walla Walla. The items had been held up at Paseo for weeks because of the YW and CR blockade and some were urgently needed by the consignee. The cargo was checked at the W & CR depot and will be delivered as fast as possible. Frasier book store will remain open 9 to 12 for pickup requests.
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Northern Pacific Express
Walla Walla
Paseo
Yw & C.R
Consignee
Artoad
Frasier Book Store
Gas Main Laying Expands Through City Streets
A large force works today installing gas mains on South Mil street and other streets planned for service. Crews connect gas fittings in homes and businesses as the project proceeds. company hopes to attract enough customers within a month to justify starting the plant, now complete and awaiting orders for gas.
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Mil Street
Eddy Will Put Up a Fight Over Eddy's Estate Suit
Concord New Hampshire March 2 A suit filed by Mary Baker Eddy’s son George W Glover and Mrs Mary Baker Glover seeks an accounting of Mrs Eddy’s financial affairs and potential restitution while a temporary receiver is sought The action names Alfred Farlow and other Christian Science church trustees and Eddy’s secretary and reader It asserts no attack on the church but challenges management of her property and business and questions mental fitness and control of finances by Eddy’s circle
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Concord
N. H
Frank E. Streeter
Mra. Eddy
Streeter
Alfred Harlow
Christan Scientist Publication Committee
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Christian Science Church
Mre
Glover
Lone
Wilt Leave for Montana Appointment At Conservatory
Hh. OF. Scott, famed city musician, named state agent for Montana for the International Conservatory of Music. Mrs Scott accompanies him. they plan to move to Missouri next Tuesday. Six young men from the city will aid as maintenance helpers for Montana operations under Mr Scott. Readies list of travelers and instruments taught by mail charted system gaining popularity nationwide.
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Tias
Montana
International Conservatory of Music
Scott
International Conservatory of Mu. Ee
Missouri
Mr. Scott
Conservatory Company
W. & Hyde
W. J. Smelzer
A. M. Stiles
Gay Hayden
Ro R B. Kelly
International Conservator
Mal
Riots Follow Portamouth Strike Turmoil
Riots erupted in Portamouth after an item transport action sparked by railroad strike unrest. One fine car burned and other outrages occurred as authorities consider troop appeal. The sheriff notes involvement by non English speaking immigrant workers.
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Portamouth
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