Trainmen strike ordered halted by injunction in Missouri
In St Louis on March 3 the Wabash railway secured a federal court injunction to stop a planned strike by firemen and trainmen. The order bars officials from persuading workers or interrupting traffic, with a 16 day window to seek relief. Brakemen and firemen went on strike at Moberly and Kansas City, tying up all trains as talks with President Ramsey continued.
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Ramsey
Wabash
Moberly
Wasbash
Kansas City
Walsh
Coal Operators and Union Attorneys to Face Strike Commission
Attorneys for the coal operators and for the United Mine Workers Nichols and Murphy were telegraphed to Washington to appear before the strike commission and argue the weighing question. President John Militehoili was notified. All will appear Thursday in Scranton, Pa.
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Miners’ Union
Washington
Scranton
Nichols and Murphy
United Mine Workers
John Militehoili
Robbers Fail Rock Island Safe Try. One Killed
Four robbers failed to crack the Rock Island safe in Hennesey Oak March 3. They escaped on horseback after a desperate gun battle with the town marshal and citizens. One negro was killed as the pursuit continues.
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Hennesey
Oak
Rock Island
Benson Captured After Escape in Washington
A telegraph report from Olympia states outlaw Benson, who murdered Jailer Morrell, was captured at Elma after riding in the engine cab of a Northern Pacific freight out of Auburn. The message recounts that he had intimidated the engineer before capture.
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Olympia
Wash
Auburn
Outlaw Benson
Morrell
Northern Pacific
Benson
Elma
Indictments for Criminal Libel Against Baker City Herald Editors
Baker City officials report that twelve indictments were returned by Baker County grand jury for criminal libel against W Hill and L Hush Livermore, editors of the Baker City Herald. The charges stem from articles claiming County Judge Travillian and District Attorney White conspired to rob the county in relation to ex Sheriff Huntington’s retaliation. The Herald is published by Leston Balllet, involved in a separate federal conviction in Des Moines for mail fraud.
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Baker County
Baker City
W.hill
L. Hush Livermore
Travillian
White
Baker City Herald
Leston Balllet
Des Moines
Fla
United States
Ex-Governor Francis Welcomed by Paris Chamber of Commerce
Missouri ex governor Francis was received by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and departed by train for Madrid. Bellamy Storer and notable Frenchmen accompanied him to the depot. The chamber plans a major display in St. Louis to mark the visit.
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Francis
Missouri
Paris Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Chamber of Commerce
Madrid
Bellamy Storer
St. Louis
English Explorer Warns China Rebellion Out of Control
London correspondent Man nington reports from the interior that the Chinese rebellion has grown more serious than ever. Imperial forces struggle to contain rebels who now control Sim arin region and threaten broader disruption. In a single province an estimated 60,000 rebels operate freely.
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London
Mannington
China
Simarin
Burglars Loot Post Office and Jewelry Store in Canaan
Two burglars blew open safes at the post office and a jewelry store in Canaan Connecticut looting $5,000. They then set fire to a lodging house to distract, and also broke a livery barn stealing a team of horses. The blaze caused $16,000 in losses.
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Canaan, Conn
Crowninshield to retire from European station
Washington reports Rear Admiral Crowninshield, commander of the European station and former chief of the Bureau of Navigation, has requested retirement to be granted. He is expected to be succeeded at the European post by Rear Admiral Cotton.
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Cotton
Washington
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
TRAINS COLLIDE IN OMID MISSORTED ORDERS CAUSE FATAL WRECK
In Ironton Ohio on March 3 a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train collided with a freight near Russell due to mistaken orders. Two trainmen were killed one fatally injured and another seriously hurt. The passenger train traveled about 60 miles per hour and caused many bruises among passengers.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Ironton
Russell
Freight Train Plunges Embankment Near Bridgeport
A Cleveland Lorin and Wheeling freight train plunged down a 10 foot embankment near Bridgeport Ohio this morning. Two brakemen were fatally injured and the conductor seriously injured. The caboose stove started a fire and the wreck was consumed.
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Bridgeport
Cleveland, Lorin & Wheeling
Here
Miners Meet At Des Moines For United Mine Workers Convention
The Iowa division of the United Mine Workers of America convened in Des Moines with about 60 local unions and over 6,000 members represented by accredited delegates. Officers will be elected and reports heard. Edward Perry, acting president since John P. Reese’s resignation, is favored for the presidency while J P Joyce competes for vice president and several candidates seek the secretary post.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United Mineworkers of America
Missouri
John P. Reese
Edward Perry
Albia
Perry
J P. Joyce
One third of Bumpter population struck by trip this month
A health alert reports that one third of residents in Bumpter have contracted the trip during the past month. Officials urge vigilance and remind locals to follow preventive measures and seek care if symptoms appear.
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Bumpter
Pope Celebrates 25th Coronation Anniversary
Rome crowd packs St Peter’s for the pope’s 25th coronation anniversary amid rain and pomp. The pope appeared at a window to a cheering square, later fainting fears and being propped to bed after prostration. The event draws 65 000 in standing room. many Americans attend.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Sacred College
Basilica
St. Peters
Washington News: Aldrich withdraws bank bill in Senate
Washington reports March 3 covers several items including Nelson Aldrich’s withdrawal of his bank deposit bill after determining it would fail, Hoar also withdrawing his president protection bill, and credentials of two Delaware senators-elect read and filed. Panama Canal Company extension discussed with Knox. ratifications for the Alaskan boundary treaty exchanged. Sundry Civil Appropriation bill conference report agreed without debate. Alaska homestead provision expands entries for soldiers and blocks scrip near waterways to prevent water-front monopolies.
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Washington
Panama Canal Company
Cromwell
Knox
Herbert
Hay
Nelson Wildrich
Rhode Island
Senate
Hoar
Delaware
New York
Alaska
Unknown vessel sinks seen by Pisa captain
The captain of the German steamer Pisa reports sighting a large unknown ship sinking at sea February 16. The bow showed above water initially, but within a mile the stern downed and vanished with no boats or wreckage found to identify it, leaving all hands presumed lost.
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Pisa
New York
Firet
Armed mob surrounds jail in Baker County to lynch suspect
In Baker City Oregon on March 8 an estimated two hundred armed men surrounded the Baker County Jail seeking Ples Armstrong for the December murder of Minute Eneminger. The sheriff had spirited the prisoner away before mob action could proceed and the mob leader faced potential indictment.
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Baker County
Ples Armstrong
Baker City
Minute Eneminger
Fishermen Rescued After Lake Michigan Ice Incident
Four to seven fishermen swept into Lake Michigan on Sunday were rescued this morning from exposure. Several remained in a precarious condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
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Marinethc
Wis
Lake Michigan
Aged Mason Dies at 42 in Maryland Lodge History
Cumberland reports the death of Dr. Charles Chy claimed oldest Mason in America. He served as grand master of the Maryland state lodge in 1840 and died today at age 42.
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Maryland
Cumberland, Mid
Mureh
Charles Chy
America
Wheat in Chicago March prices steady at highs
Chicago March wheat markets show prices near 77 cents per bushel with demand citing steady tones. Traders expect volatility as Chicago reports firming bids and limited supplies amid March market activity.
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Chicago
Destructive Portland Fire Guts Eight-Story Dekum Block
A fire at 12:45 a.m. destroyed the eight-story Dekum block at Third and Washington streets in Portland. Lipman Wolfe Co occupied the first two floors, a major department store, with six upper floors housing various tenants. The building, valued around 400000 dollars, with stock estimates of 600000 dollars and office losses totaling 100000 dollars, left the neighborhood shocked.
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Portland
Delum
Third
Waoslington
Walldine
Brrieh
Lipman, Wolfe & Co
Dolfors
Lipman, Waite & Co
Jubilee Mass At St Patrick's Cathedral In New York
On March 3 a major gala at St Patrick's Cathedral marked the pope's jubilee in New York City with bishops and clergy in full regalia, Archbishop Falconio celebrating and Archbishop Farley delivering the sermon. Gouod's Messe Solennelle led the musical program featuring soloists, chorus, orchestra, and organ.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Peter's
Rome
Falconio
Washington
Farley
Gouod
Roosevelt Means Business Threatens Extra Session
President Roosevelt through Secretary Moody says he will call an extra session of both houses unless action on the naval appropriation bill satisfies him before adjournment. Congress clashes over ship types with the House seeking three battleships and one cruiser while the Senate backs four smaller battleships and two armored cruisers.
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Washington
Moody
Roosevelt
House
Senate
March 2 report on state funds and school accounts in Bfalem
M L Chamberlain clerks report lists February collections and transfers to the state treasury for several funds. Amounts include school fund principal payments and interest, rents, and certificates, plus agricultural college and swamp land funds.
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Ore
M. L. Chamberlain
Aeonena Rsd AG
Stock Losses Light in Eastern Oregon
Stockmen in Eastern Oregon praise mild spring weather as winter ends. A Sheepman cites overall losses under five percent across the region, with the largest reported loss about 200 head from a 6000-head flock. The report notes hay supplies were generally adequate and stockmen remain optimistic.
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Oregon
Aastelope Marald
Delayed East Oregonian Issue Causing Readers Inconvenience
The East Oregonian reports its 3 pm press break led to today's edition being delayed. Readers are advised to expect late delivery and missing pages as crews work to restore normal publication.
Hess Pioneer Mary Hess Dies at 85 in Newburg Oregon
Mary L Hess a pioneer of 1844 who crossed the plains with Marene Whitman died at her Webst donation land claim home two miles from Newburg on February 20 100 after 40 years residence in Chehalem valley If she had lived until the 22d she would have been 86 Her husband Joseph Hess was killed years ago in Northern California where he was in the stock business They left a large family and the Hess name is familiar to early Oregon settlers
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Newburg
Mary L. Hess
Marene Whitman
Webst Donation
Chehalem Vater
Joseph Hess
California
Hess
Oregon
Body of Knapp Confesses as Hamilton Tries Case
New Albany reports identify the river body as Hannah Knapp, with Edward King and Chas Goddard confirming identity. Hamilton police prepare for trial, while Knapp reportedly makes confessions and shows signs of distress over the case.
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New Albany
Ind
Edward King
Cincinnati
Hannah Knapp
King
Sleter
Knapp
Hamilton
Chas. Goddard
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Knapp confesses to assault near New Madrid Bend
Obie Hamilton reports a man named Knapp confessing to raping a young girl at New Madrid Bend Missouri. He says a mob pursued him but he fled across the Mississippi at night with a Winchester held at bay, recounting the escape with apparent calm and amusement.
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Hamilton
Obie
Knapp
New Matild Bend
Winchester
Mississippi
General snow storm blankets Umatilla county
Snow began at 9 am and extends from Umatilla to Hunt meton as bands of sheep shed, but sun melts snow and risks are low. Ground dry, wheat needs rain, seeding paused, plowing slowed. Kamela reports a foot of fresh snow with a strong gale, statewide totals similar across the county.
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Umatilla
Kamela
Huntmeton
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