Portands drive to unite counties for state exhibit
Col Drake leads a Portland driven bid to organize a statewide information bureau to display county resources at Union Depot Island meeting this afternoon. Umatilla and others pledge 1.00 per county, railroads donate space and transport, while the bureau seeks impartial county exhibits and immigration promotion without rail road motives.
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U of Information
Union Depot
Itland
Frank V. Drake
Portland
Drake
Association of
Union
Porthion
Portve
Ade
Clo
S of
Clackamas
Cilatdad
Dulles
Jake
Hood River
Pendleton
Mn Depot
Ries
Servanta
Tralfich
Oregon
Col. Drake
Ex- Union
Telegraph Unions Plan Consolidation Head Selection
Chicago March 14. Preparations for uniting the International Union of Commercial Telegraphers and the Order of Commercial Telegraphers are complete. A four member arbitration board will pick a fifth, final decision, and the absorbed group will join the American Federation of Labor. The key issue is choosing the first head of the new organization.
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Chicago
Til
International Union of Commercial Telegraphers
Order of Commercial Telegraphers
Board of Arbitration
American Federation of Labor
Refused New Trial for Detroit Bank Wrecker Frank Andrews
Detroit court denies a new trial to Frank Andrews the savings bank wrecker. An appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Detroit
Frank Andrews
Savings Bank
Roosevelt demands resignations in postoffice scandal
President Roosevelt orders the resignation of James Tyner assistant attorney general of the postoffice department. Tyner, an Indiana native, has served nearly 49 years and is said to be partially paralyzed. The move sparks talk of a broad administration scandal involving officials and a senator, with extortion linked to get rich quick companies. Bristow to lead the probe, reporting only to the president. Roosevelt also summoned Campbell of New York who possessed the information.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James Tyner
Postoffice Department
Indiana
Fit
Arnold Ryan
Bristow
Panama Treaty Behind Closed Doors Washington March 14
The senate session lasted under five minutes before closing to consider the Panama canal treaty. Also on March 14 the nomination of John Daly of Oregon as surveyor general of Oregon was sent to the senate, and President Roosevelt sent the nomination of George Dewey to be admiral of the navy to correct wording in the first nomination.
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Washington
Senate
John Daly
Oregon
George Dewey
Aged Woman Killed by Logging Train in Cedar Mountains
Seattle report states Mrs. BE Hamlin aged 80 was killed and badly mangled by a logging train this morning while waiting to be taken to Seattle. Emergency responders handled the scene as authorities investigate the incident.
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Seattle
Be, Hamlin
Cedar Mountains
Glass firm shuts plants to install new machines
Pittsburg March 14 The American Window Glass Company shuts down all plants for an indefinite period and plans to fit its operations with new glass blowing machines next week. The move aims to use machine labor, reducing skilled labor costs and cutting glass prices, and serves as a response to independents who refuse a uniform plant closing this spring.
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Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
Elass
Elas
China to Raise 60000 Troops By April Amid Smuggled Arms
From Victoria March 14 advices state the emperor and empress dowager planned a mausoleum visit and review at Pao Ting. About 20,000 troops from Chill Henan Shansi and Shens provinces will join the force with Yuan Shih Kai as commander in chief. Arms and ammunition were bought from German merchants in Tientsin and smuggled into China. Yuan Shih Kai vows to raise 60000 new troops before April.
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Victoria
B.C
Tosa Maro
Pekin
Iiang
Pao Ting
Chill
Henan
Shansi
Shens
Yuan Shih Kai
Vieeroy
China
Tientsin
Navy seeks general staff similar to army board
Washington March 14 Efforts are under way to establish a general staff in the navy like the army board authorized by congress last session. Secretary Moody has the matter under consideration and will push the plan during his current West Indies cruise.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Congress
Moody
West Indies
McCartney Missing. Clothes Found Suggest Foul Play
Ashland March 14 Charles H McCartney noted mining master is missing. His clothes and papers were found near Ashland and there is evidence of a foul murder.
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McCartney
Ashland
Charles H. McCartney
Chamberlain Home Arrival in London Met by Notables
Secretary Joseph Chamberlain returned from South Africa to London on March 14. He was greeted by General Roberts Premier Balfour and cabinet members in a distinguished reception marking his arrival.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
General Roberts
Balfour
Magyars to Celebrate in Chicago March 15
Chicago readers note a Hungarian celebration planned for March 15, a nation wide event marking the 1848 revolution. The piece cites Kossuth led reforms and the 1848 struggle for press freedom, noting later Austrian-Russian intervention halted full independence.
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Chicago
Kossuth
Hungary
Hunzary
Russia
Austria
Grand Jury for Salt Lake Protests Probed by Public Testimony
A grand jury is convened in Salt Lake City to examine rumors of plural marriages by business leaders and politicians since 1890. The investigation stems from Samuel Russell, a young Mormon’s public protest at the Tabernacle, with developments anticipated as the legislature adjourns after noon.
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Samuel Russe
Salt Lake
Samuel Russell
Ex Mayor Ames Heads to Minneapolis for Trial
Manchester report states ex-Mayor Ames, escorted by the sheriff, traveled to Minneapolis today vowing to demand an immediate trial. The move follows mounting legal proceedings and a press of public attention surrounding the case.
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Manchester
Ames
Minneapolis
Iroquois Club Banquet Aims at Presidential Booms
Chicago March 14 The Iroquois Club at the Auditorium plans a Monday banquet to launch several presidential booms. Edward M Shepard of New York is set to speak, joined by Senator Bailey of Texas and Congressman DeArmond of Missouri. The event signals the club’s push for younger party leaders ahead of the campaign.
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Chicago
Edward M. Shepard
New York
Senator Bailey
Texas
DeArmond
Missouri
Gro Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Rich Olney
Judge Parker
New
Confessed to murder after cross examination in Chicago
In Chicago on March 14 Bud Haggeing faced cross examination and confessed to killing his sweetheart Mrs. Annie Butler. He claimed she jilted him and described a staged phone call before rushing to the scene and shooting her in the back.
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Chicago
Bud Haggeing
Annie Butler
Trainmen May Strike Across Two Rail Roads
Chicago March 14 The grievance committee of the Chicago and Alton trainmen returned home after two months in Chicago and a secret meeting of brakemen and conductors indicated no wage increase from officials. Workers plan to vote on striking, with a joint walkout with the Wabash likely if pay demands are not met. results due next week.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Nona
Inquest Opens in Burdick Murder Case
In Buffalo on March 14 a Burdick murder inquest opened with large crowds at the police station. Detectives claimed blood splashed on the door and brains scattered on a cushion. Dr Narey faced accusations of hampering the investigation while Dr Marcy testified Burdick died by his own action.
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Marcy
Burdick
Buffalo
Narey
Carter Harrison Again Nominated for Chicago Mayor
Chicago March 1. Democratic primaries show Carter Harrison as the sole candidate for the mayoral nomination. Proceedings indicate Harrison will receive the Democratic nomination as the city awaits results this afternoon.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
Giron Says Separation From Crown Princess Louise Is Temporary
A Brussels dispatch reports Giron states his separation from Princess Louise is temporary and they will soon be reunited and move to America. The impending confinement of Louise is cited as the reason for the current separation.
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London
Brussels
Giron
Louise
America
Dunsmuir Stubborn Over Fernie Strike Stand
Victoria March 14 The conclusion board of the Provincial Mining Association says the Fernie strike will be settled and work started next week. Dunsmuir who closed Extension mines declares he will fight the Western Federation to finish if he must keep the mines closed for two years. He will submit to no union dictation.
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Victoria
B. C
Conclution Board
Provincial Mining Association
Dunsmuir
Western Federation
Wreck in Kangas Kansas Involving Golden State Limited
The Rock Island Golden State Limited hit a westbound passenger train near Kangas Kansas this morning. One engineer was killed and several trainmen and passengers were injured including W P Henry of Los Angeles who sprained back and neck but is not seriously hurt. Three other passengers and three crew members were injured, with two seriously hurt.
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Dwight
Kan
Rock Island
Golden State Limited
Here
Western
W. P. Henry
Los Angeles
New Zealand Travel Time Cut on Gracchus Voyage
Washington reports March 14 notes doctors see no discouraging signs as convalescence continues. The Gracchus just set a fastest New York to New Zealand sailing time of 66 days, while trade with New Zealand shows gains.
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New York
New Zealand
Gracghus
Texas Y M C A delegates gather for Lampasas convention
Delegates and visitors come in large numbers to the Texas state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association in Lampasas. By tonight several score delegates are expected representing every local association in the state. The event opens with a welcome demonstration and will run for three days featuring notable sessions and activities.
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Texas
Lampasas
Young Men's Christian Association
Osaka oil dealer arrested for reshipping Standard Oil boxes
Tacoma report March 14 states the Standard Oil Company caused the arrest at Osaka, Japan, of a major Japanese oil dealer for buying Standard Oil boxes and cans and reselling them filled with inferior oils refined in Japan.
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Tacoma
Standard Ol Company
Osaka
Japan
California Legislature Adjourns in Sacramento
California Legislature adjourns as Governor Pardee issues farewell message praising the session as one of splendid results. The report notes the adjournment occurred in Sacramento on March 14.
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California
Sacramento
Pardee
Tariff Reform Speech Looms Before Des Moines Convention
Des Moines march 14 Governor Cummins set to deliver a tariff reform speech before the anal republican convention this evening in what is billed as another sensational address.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Havana Official Views Sale of State Penitentiary
March reports from Havana state Sir William Van Horn offered to buy the state penitentiary property valued at 600000. President Palma intends to take the matter to Congress and seek approval with influence while in New York. Local tribune accounts place Canadian and New York capital behind the bid in a major real estate move.
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Havana
New York
William van Horn
Palma
The
Tribune
Congress
Cincinnati South Team Plans Augusta Trip With Three Week Stay
Cincinnati, March 14 The Cincinnati club of the National League will depart this evening via the Queen & Crescent for Augusta Georgia. A three week stay is planned with three games slated in Atlanta and Birmingham after Augusta. The home opener is set for Sunday the 18th.
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Cincinnatigo
Cincinnati
National Baseball League
Queen & Crescent
Augusta
Atlanta
Birmingham
Wheat in Chicago Wheat prices rise in market report
Chicago March 14 Wheat trades at 4Ge per bushel as market activity shows steadiness. Traders note limited supplies and steady demand from mills and exporters. Prices reflect cautious optimism ahead of upcoming harvest signals.
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Chicago
Rising flood swamps Memphis streets and shelters refugees
Memphis March 14. The Mississippi River rises rapidly with submerged northern streets forcing boat crossings. Refuges arrive in starving condition as armed patrols guard 240 miles of the northern Louisiana levee to deter rumors of plan to cut the levees opposite Red River.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Mies
Louiisiana Levee
Red River
Democrats to decide first district nomination in Portland
Samuel White, chair of the state Democratic committee, calls a Portland meeting next Wednesday to determine how a congressman in the first district will be nominated. No district committee exists for Democrats, so the state committee may name a candidate or call a convention. If convened, attendance likely small with many proxies.
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Portland
Samuel White
Democratic State Central Committee
State Committee
Ccaniidate
Chitrman White
Palley
Republicana
Dead or Alive Mystery Halts Olympia Youth Funeral
Olympia March 14 A local undertaker refuses to bury Thomas Guslander a 20 year old man pronounced dead by Dr. W l Bridgeford and Dr J W Morrell at his Tumwater home last Thursday. The death certificate was filed but the body showed no stiffness hours after death. Guslander had inflammatory rheumatism and died recently. Doctors insist life is extinct while his parents keep vigil and contest the death. Funeral postponed until certainty of life or nonlife.
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Olympia Wash
Thomas Guslander
W. l. Bridgeford
J. W. Morrell
Tumwater
Gualander
Big Land Deal Near Dallas Targets Hallock Tract
Eastern capitalists report a 3000 acre Hallock tract located two and a half miles west of Dallas. The land includes several hundred acres of farm ground and about 1000 acres of timber value. Purchasers plan mills at the old Hallock mill site and a railroad branch line. The asking price is twenty four thousand dollars.
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Dallas
Bardic Reflections From Ipa Ledger Hints at Tomorrow
The fragment hints at songs of the bard Ipa and tomorrow while referencing the Iphia Ledger. The readable text suggests literary or poetic notes rather than a full report, with emphasis on future themes and the bardic tradition.
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Iphia Ledger
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