Rail rate actions and political moves dominate October session notes
Reports from Washington and Chicago detail plans for an extraordinary October session to tackle railroad rate legislation. The Interstate Commerce Commission orders inquiries into Missouri river to West Coast corn rates while officials face scrutiny of alleged carrier bias toward packing houses. Senate and House figures discuss Utah testimony, presidential visits, and a Slocum monument dedication on the president’s schedule.
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Missouri River Polate
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Smoot
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River Pointa
Oregon
California
Chicago
Brooklyn to Haiti Mission Moves to Protect U.S. Interests
Washington dispatch reports the navy department orders the cruiser Brooklyn from Guantanamo Cuba to Port au Prince Haiti to safeguard American interests there and monitor conditions amid unrest.
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Haiti
Washington
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Cuba
Port Au Prince
Rescue and tragedy at Bluebird mine incident
Victor Col. report describes Fred Bhend saved after clinging to a cable 1250 feet deep in the Bluebird mine. He and Charles Jacobe were exposed to carbonic acid gas. Bhend revived by surface recovery, Jacob e died, Edward Jacobe rescued alive with two companions overcome by gas.
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Victor
Fred Bhend
Bluebird Mine
Charles Jacobe
Edward
Unlucky Torpedo Boat O'Brien Breaks Piston Rod
The torpedo boat O'Brien, off Fire Island, suffered a pressure piston rod break during a preliminary trial trip and returned to the New York navy yard. The vessel had sustained repeated injuries on all its trial runs.
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New York
Fire Toland
O'Brien
New York Navy Yard
Meyer Ts Retiring From Rome Embassy
Rome March 20 King Victor Emmanuel received Mr Meyer the retiring American ambassador in a brief audience. The king invited Meyer and other members of the American embassy to a reception this evening.
Subways Blaze Slays Fireman at 168th Street Station
New York on March 430 fireman Samuel Little was instantly killed today and several firemen injured by a cavern in the subway at the 168th street station which burned yesterday. Firemen were carrying men through a dark tunnel to extinguish burning timbers when the accident occurred. The fire was extinguished.
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New York
Samuel Little
168Th Street
Reopened case for new witnesses in Greason trial
Judge Ermentrout reopened the Greason case to hear witnesses who may alter testimony. Attorneys claim additional witnesses will help prove Greason's innocence of the crime for which he was convicted three years ago. Greason and Mrs Edwards faced execution. a pardon board reprieved Greason and planned further investigation while allowing Mrs Edwards to testify. Both have been under death watch as the case continues. The Newfoundland legislature meets to discuss policing fisheries, the Bond Hay treaty, and pulp-making plans.
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Ermentrout
Greaton
New Witneses
Iler Llepovenal Vittoria
Greason
Edwards
Edward
St. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Seston
Lincoln death hoax misreported in Chicago bound heads
Rumor circulated that ex minister to Great Britain Robert E. Lincoln died in Florida. Investigations show he left North Augusta DC last night for Chicago and is expected there tomorrow, contradicting the earlier death report.
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Robert E. Lincoln
Great Britain
Florida
Lincoln
North Augusta
D. C
Standard Oil Grand Jury Probed in Topeka Secrecy
Kansan City reports a federal grand jury in Topeka will investigate Standard Oil methods with extreme secrecy. The panel will also touch railroads, and Commissioner Garfield will assist. Names of jurors will not be disclosed as the investigation begins in a couple of weeks.
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Kansan City
Journal Today
Standard Ol
Beef Trust B
Chicago
Oll Trust
Kansas Federal Court
Kansas
State land office reports 391000 in cash receipts
Daily receipts at the state land office topped 391000 with heavy cash intake from rentals and sales. Rapid Twin Falls tract settlements boosted totals, as money flowed in from every county in the state.
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Big Land Office
State Land Office
Twin Falls
Shifting 4000 Feet of Track Near Celilo
The Dalles Chronicle notes Thuralay workmen moving about 4000 feet of O R N track by roughly 16 feet toward the south to clear room for a portage road. Earlier, about 1000 feet was moved near the meas house. These are the only spots where portage encroachment affects O R N territory and requires a track change.
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Celilo
Meas House
Dalles Chronicle
Counterfeiting ring unearthed near Miscdula Montana
In Bulle Montana on March 26 arrest of L F Boynon and William L Clark for passing counterfeit money led to discovery of a shack at Miscdula packed with equipment to manufacture fake currency. A batch of bad money is en route to Seattle as authorities claim they have broken a major counterfeit operation in the North.
Japanese Push to Seize Harbin in Mid April
A St. Peters burg dispatch reports Japanese plans to occupy Harbin by mid April amid warnings to conservatives in Rowand business and politics. Other items note rail cut between Harbin and Vladivostok, Japanese gains near Shihimihal, and Makim Gorky's June 7 treason trial.
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Semei
Rowand
Circes
Manchuria
Mazim Gorky
Paris
St. Petersburg
Harbin
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Dented report on czar attempt and Irish immigrants on ship
Dented dispatch from Parris notes the czar tried to poison and shoot himself in the hand. The steamship Celtic, due in New York in April, carries 1040 Irish immigrants onboard.
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St. Petersburg
Parris
Celtic
New York
Kershaw Charged With Larceny In Walla Walla Case
H B Kershaw grain dealer of Walla Walla was arrested by Constable J M Bentley on larceny by ballee as 667 sacks of wheat stored at Hillsdale station years ago are involved. George Hartman Jr testified he shipped grain to Tacoma in 1898 without authority, and the district attorney issued a warrant after Kershaw failed to settle. A bond of 1000 was set and he was bound over for circuit court trial.
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Walla Walla
J. M. Bentley
Ballee
George Hartman, Jr
Fite Gerald
Kershaw
Elrcuit
J. L. Sharpstein
Hillsdale Station
Tudge Hartman
Kershaw Grain Co
Tacoma
Train accident injures settlers on Canadian Pacific route
An excursion train from Toronto toward the Northwest derailed at Dryden near Rat Portage, 600 passengers aboard. Eight coaches left siding, several injured but no deaths. Doctors at Rat Portage departed for the scene as officials offered no statements.
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Toronto Yenteray
Northwest
Dryden
Rat Portage
Canadian Pacific
Snow Falls in California Blanket Covers Many Areas
March 30 report notes general light snow across California for the first time in years. San Bernardino sees white sheets, Mount Tamalpais tops with several inches, coastal areas lightly dusted, Summit records snow at the highest Sierra height. Citizens engage in snowball fights on main avenues.
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California
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Mount Tamalpais
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Summit
Engineer Weber Killed In Great Northern Wreck Near Basin
The Overland Great Northern westbound wrecked near Basin Montana at noon. Engineer John Weber was scalded and crushed to death while Fireman Tom Davie was seriously hurt. The train derailed after jumping the track at about 36 miles per hour.
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Basin
Mont Butte
Mont
Great Northern Overland
Basin, Mont
John Weber
Tom Davie
Grain Market Summary From Umatilla Produce
March reports from Chicago show May wheat opening at 1.12 and closing around 1.12 1/2. Prices posted include 47 percent and 729 percent figures in a volatile session reflecting market handling and commodity demand trends.
Chadwick's Tailoress Nine Years In Ohio Penitentiary
Mrs Cassie Lo Chadwick sentenced to a 19 year term to sew shirts and underclothing for male convicts at the Ohio penitentiary. She will work nine hours daily with two hours’ leisure and the rest in a cell. This is not her first penitentiary experience. Her photo will join the rogues gallery in Cleveland. In St Louis, a Washington exhibit spurs Spokane Beauty apple inquiries. Walla Walla, March 30.
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Calumbue
Cassie Lo Chadwick
Ohio Penitentiary
Chadwick
Madame Devere
Cleveland
St. Louis
Willa Walla
Washington
Mules Wanted in Cuba Public Work Purchase
Santiago de Cuba public works department will advertise soon for 30 young male mules trained to work. Inquiries should be directed to Jefe de Obran Publicas, Santiago de Cuba-R. B Holliday, leonml, Santiago de Cuba.
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Cuba
Public Works Department
Santiago de Cuba
Jefe de Obran Publicas
R. B Holliday
Leonml
City plans 27 new lots to guard water supply
City council discussed adding 27 parcels near the pumping plant to secure adequate water protection and possibly use as a public park. Talks with Mrs. Shea’s estate over a $4400 sale, with an accepted $4000 tender if price agreed, were referred to the finance committee.
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Hailey & Lowell
Mra
Anna C. Shea
Water Commission
Marshal Carney
Lee Street
Johnson
Portland
J. E. Carden
Police Committee
Murder in Pittsburg Ahatchet Fatality Stories
Michael Novasckovich an Austrian laborer was murdered with a hatchet as he slept. His wife was arrested and confessed. Seventeen foreigners living in the same house were arrested for complicity. The victim was said to have been very cruel to his wife.
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Michael Novasckovich
Alls
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