Senate Debates Amendments and Canal Funding
Washington May 3 The Senate opens debate on amendments to the rate bill with 62 amendments offered. Shonts seeks 26 million dollars to press Isthmian Canal construction for next year while the Senate directions to the Interstate Commerce Commission await findings. The Senate committee favors a lock canal. Tillmit attacks the District police and court system urging restrictions to curb delays and alleged judicial improprieties.
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District of Columbia
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Secretary of War
Congress
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Bennitor Clark
Montana
Elealag
Anthracite Strike Tension Rises at Scranton Convention
May 3 Scranton district anthracite miners convened to organize and foresee a possible strike as delegates and the scale committee clash over outcomes Mount Carmel delegates reportedly enraged while New York operators issue a rebuttal May 8 claiming saloon influence drives miners poverty and underpayment claims.
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Scranton
Mount Carmel Delomates
Russian cabinet reshuffle after Witte resignation
In St. Petersburg on May 4, the cabinet was reshaped with Goromykin appointed to a position following Witte's resignation. Stolypin is named minister of the interior and Becheglovuoloff becomes minister of justice.
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Tramp Burned in Jail At Sutter Creek
An unknown tramp burned to death last night in the branch county jail at Sutter Creek Amador county. Authorities believe he set the fire in an escape attempt and the body was reported well apparent dead. Chicago banker John R Walsh faced federal indictment after waiving exam with a $50000 bond for violations of national banking laws.
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Sutter Creek
Amador County
Chicago
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Chicago National and Home Savings Bank
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Federal Grand Jury
Insolvent Bond Firm Faces Receiver Plea in Chicago
United States district attorney probes the American Bond company for potential grand jury action in Lexington Illinois May reports indicate the firm is insolvent by about 1 million dollars. Post office officials paused company operations pending investigation as W Tutt of Louisville seeks a receiver.
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United States District Attorney
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Louieville
List of Olympian Prizes From Global Awards
Athens May 3 jury awards show America Captured 24 prizes with 12 firsts. France 21 prizes including 10 firsts. Enginnt 16 prizes and three more. Greece 30 prizes nine firsts. Sweden 12. Hungry 77. Denmark 6. Switzerland 5. Finland 47. Canada 3. Australia 99. Belgium 25. Norway 2. Bohemia 1.
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Change in Equitable Laws In New York meeting directors change by laws
At the Equitable directors meeting the by-laws were altered to provide that the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and comptroller be elected by the directors, and other officers appointed by the president.
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New York
Equitable Directors
Preston
Wisconsin forest fires threaten Jerald and Boone area
Hundreds of men fight a consuming blaze in Wisconsin near Jerald and Boone. Officials fear a repeat of the great 1871 forest fire as sizable cordwood stores burn and risk spreading across the region.
Revision of Insurance Liabilities In San Francisco Rise
Oakland May 3 a revision of insurance liab ilities in San Francisco raises total to 290 million dollars by using a per cent rate and assuming two thirds of liabilities lost. report notes strong faction opposing earthquake losses and favoring full payout on fire destroyed buildings, with grafting alleged in relief camps and Red Cross circles. Extra session may be called. corporations seek reimbursements on state contracts amid graft fears.
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Red Cross
Wetka
Josees
Tate
Plot Rock Will Vote Also County Petition Discussed
A county clerk today received another petition from Pilot Hock containing 28 meneres. No petition for a comprehensive county wide vote has been filed and no such move is planned for the upcoming election. In Oregon last year the government spent 8112 to gauge stream flow and measure their rate.
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Pilot Hock
Oregon
Reconstruction Efforts Quickened in San Francisco
San Francisco reports massive urban recovery after the Market Street debris removal. $200 million expected within a year funds rebuilding as streetcar lines replace cable routes. Banks reopen, police crack down on offenders, and the city braces for broader restoration while Oakland faces church relief committee turmoil and fire threats at Presidio Hospital.
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Oakland
Ball and Chan
Reclamation Reports Progress and Maps Released
The second edition of the annual reclamation report from the United States survey highlights extensive arid region examinations, early construction, and rapid progress where surveys show feasibility. A bound set of 60 maps accompanies the report for broader understanding and distribution.
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United States
Feslegions Survey
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Geological Survey
Congress
University of California Reports Major Earthquake Losses
Berkeley May 3 It was first reported the University of California escaped loss but President Wheeler corrected the statement showing losses of about 1.5 million dollars from the fire and earthquake. Annual income losses of 300000 from two buildings plus 56000 tax revenue and destruction of the department of dairy and Mark Hopkins Institute. Affiliated college buildings and equipment damaged about 26000 with insurance on income buildings at 176000.
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Frst
University of Californian
Benjamin de Wheeler
University of California
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Department of Doutrtey
Mark Hopkins Institute
Indicted Milwaukee Supervisor Kills Self
Fink Fowler city supervisor in Milwaukee shot himself in the presence of his wife after being indicted on six graft charges today.
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Reo Me Mown
Milwaukee
Fink Fowler
Chicago Wheat Market Quotation Report May 3
Wheat closed at 795-8, com at 463-4 and outs at B21-4 in Chicago. Shaw Astor marriage in London reports William Waldorf Astor Jr and Mrs Nannie Longhorn Shaw wed at All Souls Church with only relatives present. Von Buelow, 57, marks a birthday. emperor visits. chancellor unlikely to resume duties before October or ever.
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Shaw-Astor
London
William Waldorf Axtor, Jr
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Nannie Longhorns Shaw
All Soules Church
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Act/Stage Actor George Fairfield Dies by Self Shot
Los Angeles May 3 vaudeville actor George Fairfield shot himself and died instantly at a lodging house after ailing and being jilted by a woman. In Rome May 3 the International Postal Union conference rejected universal penny postage.
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Rome
International Postal Calon Conference
Honest John Wallats Restored to County Jail on Bond Bondmen Relieved
John Wallats, known as Honest John, forfeited his bond due to repeated drunkenness after returning from federal court where he faced liquor on the reservation charges. His bondsman, John Hatley Jr, requested relief from responsibility, leading to Wallats' rearrest and return to the county jail in Portland. If bondmen do not release him, Wallats faces another spell in the Portland jail.
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John Hatley, Jr
Portland
John Crow
Thomie Thompson
Halley
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County Court Reviews Road Proposals and Walla Walla Macadam
County court handles road business while northern residents block proposals. Three petitions to cross the reservation go to the board of viewers. After viewer reports, commissioners and Agent Edwards will seek Washington approval. Goal is to act by June to open the road.
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Board of Viewers
Edwards
Washington
Rural Lines Expand to Connect Birch Creek with Central Office
The Birch Creek Muture Telephone company will be connected with the Pacific States central offices in this city to handle increasing business and patronage. The move aims to extend reliable service to Birch Creek and Pilot Rock, with possible future expansion to more territory. A general countywide telephone system is being urged, with headquarters in this city, as demand grows. Bankers to Meet in St. Louis and New York on May 3 as American Bankers Association plans its annual convention. Sheepmen show strong interest in the Blue Mountain reserve, with D. B. Sheller accepting range allotment applications. a meeting is planned at Hotel St. George next Saturday.
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New York
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Rive Mountain Forest Reserve
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Blue Mountaine Reserve
Hotel St. George
City Attorney Change In Pendleton Council
John McCourt appointed city attorney replacing Charles Carter after resignation. Council ratified, salary set at 50 dollars monthly, duties include legal advisory, drafting ordinances, and prosecuting violations. City hall site bought for 5000 dollars at Alta and Cottonwood. Bail and code printing bids approved. liquor licenses granted to Peters Schmidt and Finneran.
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Pendleton
Charles H. Carter
Fee
John McCourt
Ferguson
Carter
Rew Corder
H. F. Peters
John Schmidt
Martin Finneran
Gerald
Fite Gerald
Murphy
Alta and
Cottonwood Streets
B. F. Johnson
Wallin Wallin Will Pave In Walla Walla
The city council has chosen about 40 blocks to be paved this spring after a partial settlement of a paving tangle in Walla Walla. Property holders are likely to remonstrate little as they favor the paving after seeing benefits elsewhere. The Aetna Fire Insurance Co carried 4.4 million in fire and earthquake coverage, with 2.7 million in losses from the disaster.
Ouster Proceedings May Reach Indians and Timeis
May 3. Ohio officials expand inquiries into Standen standard Oil and affiliates. Officers from Indiana and Timeis states monitor operations and connections are being unraveled through ongoing inquiries at Lima.
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Ohio
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