Sharks Stop McCormick in Hartford Fight in 88 Seconds
Tom Sharkey knocked out Jimmie McCormick in 88 seconds on Thursday night in Hartford Connecticut. The bout highlighted a busy period of boxing activity and drew attention to Sharkey's quick finish.
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British Columbia
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Rumors on Mafeking Peace and Boer War Developments
London dispatches report no confirmation of Mafeking surrender rumors as Roberts moves toward the Vaal River and Cape Dutch revolts appear subdued. Reinforcements and evacuations unfold around Bloemfontein and Orange Free State, with Rhodes and British leaders trading sharp views on war conduct and strategy.
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Tacoma Republicans Nominate Louie D Campbell For Mayor
The Republican party in Tacoma nominates Louie D Campbell for mayor. The alert aims to unify the ticket as political maneuvering continues in the region.
Hobarts Preparing to Move on the Boer Capital in a Few Days
Report from Bloeufontein dated March 17 notes Boers have collapsed in the Free State south of the area and Lord Roberts plans an advance on Pretoria within days. Rail links to the Cape remain open as Mafeking remains the main焦点 anxiety. A relief column from Kimberley is expected to reach soon.
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Nebraska AG to Enforce Maximum Railroad Rate Law
Lincoln March 17 Attorney General Smythe announced suits against three Nebraska railroad companies for dis raising average rates against Union Pacific Missouri Pacific and Rock Island for violations of the Nebraska maximum rate law. The action comes as the US Supreme Court weighs the Nebraska statute. Smythe says the case concerns the enforcement action not the law's merits.
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Prospect of Open Range Moves Sheepgrowers to Action
Central Washington woolgrowers grow discouraged as talks stall over opening a forest reserve. A letter from a national woolgrowers group urged exploration of the reserve, with officials debating to begin the year. Some shopmen and sheep owners plan to move to Montana for free ranges, while a Northern plans rep transport Spokane to aid shifting to better grazing. If the reserve opens, it must come soon to prevent many sheep from being moved into distant ranges.
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Entrymen Hope for Money Back From Land Grants
Congressman Malcolos Moly reports the public lands committee favorably on a bill to refund12 an acre to entrymen who paid double minimum price for lands forfeited under railroad grants. The measure, likely to pass, would disburse large sums to many residents in the region.
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Committee of Public Lands Today
Boise Intermountain Fair Dates To Be Set Soon
City officials announce the directors will fix the Boise Intermountain Fair date shortly after observing Northwest fairs. Officials want to avoid clashing with events in nearby cities such as Grande Ronde, Walla Walla, Chelleton, Portland, and Salem to prevent crowding and confusion.
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Soldiers Not Necessary Defeated the Ends of Justice
A fragmentary report from Idaho describes soldiers and justice themes with unclear details. The note references conflict or authority but provides few concrete names or dates.
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Peaceful characterization under Coeur d Alene inquiry
Witness Allen P. Gill testifies that men in the Coeur d Alene district were peaceful and law abiding while the broader Washington dispatch covers military arrests and political maneuvers in 1917 including naval staffing and National Guard funding.
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Resolution Introduced in the Hours to That Effect
A resolution in the house requests the attorney general to direct district attorneys to pursue proceedings against the Standard Oil Company for violation of the Sherman Act. The action follows a $20,000 dividend declaration and questions whether the declaration taxed the public.
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General Wheeler to appear before House after resignation
Washington reports General Jon Wheeler says his resignation from the army is accepted and he will appear before the House to be sworn in as representative from Alabama. He expects the Speaker to submit the matter to the House for action.
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Snowstorm Covers Northern Texas and Regions
A severe late season snowstorm moves across northern Texas Oklahoma and surrounding territory with several inches of snow. Communities report disruptions as travel slows and residents endure cold conditions.
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