Trains Swept From Tracks By Avalanche Mass Casualty Toll
Avalanches swept Great Northern trains near Wellington in the Cascade tunnel area. Reports place known dead at 23 and missing at 25 with about 40 aboard when struck. Rescue efforts by Everett relief trains and Skykomish workers continue amid snow slides and ongoing peril. Weather worsened, with rivers raging as snowmelt and rain feed floods.
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Eariler
Everett
Great Northern
Wellington
Cascade Tunnel
John Wentzel
Skykomish
Drury
Johnson
Great Northern Power House
Seattle
Wash
John
Rogers
Central
Patten predicts big wheat crop and market rebound
New York March 2 James A Patten Chicago wheat operator plans active markets until July 1 before sailing to Europe on the Mauretania He says a wheat corner is unlikely this year and cites favorable conditions for a large crop with potential market prosperity upon recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Patten
Chicago
Patten
Europe
Mauretania
Kansas
Rockefeller Foundation Congress Bill Promoting Public Welfare
Washington March 2 The Rockefeller foundation is incorporated by a bill in the senate to provide a method for John D Rockefeller to dispose of his wealth for the public good The foundation aims to promote the well being and advancement of civilization in the United States and possessions and in foreign lands with knowledge acquisition and dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockefeller Foundation
Senate
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Davidson Heads Educational Assn In National Meeting
Indianapolis March 2 The National Educational Association elected W N Davidson of Omaha president. Indianapolis March 2 The department of Superintendence discussed specialization in education and differences of mental attitude in school children.
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Indianapolis
National Educational Association
W. N. Davidson
Omaha
Ind
Department of Superintendence
Taft Letter Aims at Insurgent Republicans in Congress
A letter praising Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon and deriding insurgent Republicans in Congress, reportedly written by President Taft to Lucius B. Swift of Indianapolis, may influence party dynamics and a prospective Democratic majority.
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Washington
Aldrich
Cannon
Congress
Taft
Lucius B. Swift
Indianapolis
Prices Surge in Early Chicago Market Across Live Stock
Chicago March 2 An epidemic of advancing prices marked the morning market. Cattle rose 10 to 15 cents, sheep and lambs up 10 cents, and live hogs topped 10.10 for choice heavy while bulk hit 10. July pork led gains at 25.10, up 22 cents from yesterday, eclipsing the May option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress Session Actions and Beef Trust Extradition Bill
A Washington report covers measures on relief of suffering and promotion of knowledge, along with a bill to declare the beef trust defendants fugitives and compel extradition to New Jersey. It details insurgent strains in Congress, presidential praise for Aldrich and Cannon, and a Henry bill restricting court power over interstate arrest warrants. Also notes pork futures and court procedures for extradition and indictment.
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Gallinger
Rockefeller
Washington
Beef Trust
New Jersey
Chinese Commission Here Body to Study Foreign Army Conditions
The government appoints an army commission to visit Japan and America. Led by Prince Tao, regent’s brother, with Li Ching-Nai, former minister to Austria, as secretary and son of Li Hung Chang as a member. The mission departs in a month.
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Peking
Japan
America
Prince Tao
Li Ching-Nai
Austria
Li Hung Chang
Grand Jury Finds High Prices National, Not Local
Louisville reports the county grand jury concluded their inquiry into the high cost of living was futile. They state the problem is national in scope and not local, but urge monthly reporting by cold storage warehouses on hand quantities of foodstuffs as a step toward solutions.
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Grand Jury
Louisville
Tibetans Rule the Same as China Declares
China replies to Britain on Tibet policy stating no change in interior administration and that a military expedition was sent to Lhasa to police Tibet after the Dalai Lama’s deposition for offenses. The British foreign office regards the Chinese reply as satisfactory and notes diminished Chinese control due to Dalai Lama’s machinations.
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China
Great Britain
Peking
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Lhassa
Veteran Publisher Dead
John H. Francis, Civil War veteran and editor of a spiritualist magazine, died at his Chicago home. He had worked in Kansas newspapers and served as chief clerk of the Kansas House during its first legislature before moving to Chicago twenty years ago.
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John H. Francise
Chicago
John H. Francis
Kansas
Murder Suspect Annet Olson Hangs Self in Jail
Alexandria Minn March 2 Annet Olson one of two brothers held for the murder of George Traar a brother in law Christmas night ending his own inquiry by hanging himself in a jail cell in Alexandria Minn today authorities report Olson faced murder charges tied to the Traar slaying with the investigation closing for him personally and his death noted in the jail they said
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Annet Olson
Alexandria
Minn
George Traar
Grand
All honors for Roosevelt party
Reports from points along the route followed by the Roosevelt party describe enthusiastic receptions at each stop. Special honors are accorded by natives and officials, with details of escorted soldiers providing the party with prominent demonstrations in the towns they visit.
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Gondokoro
Sudan
Roosevelt
Estelle Stout Acquitted of Murder in Chicago Trial
Estelle Stout was acquitted by a jury in Judge Baldwin's court of the murder charge involving Henry Hornberger, a pastel portrait solicitor, at 2045 West Adams street, Dec 6, 1908. The verdict frees Miss Stout after the lengthy case.
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Estelle Stout
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio inspector tied to express robbery
Parkersburg West Virginia March 2 G T Carpenter inspector on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was arrested today charged with complicity in the robbery of six thousand seven hundred ninety two dollars from the United States Express Company safe Saturday night.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
G. T. Carpenter
Baltimore & Ohio
United States Express Company
France Accepts Knox Peace Plan for Permanent International Court
Paris reports the French government accepted Knox proposal in principle for a permanent international court of arbitration awaiting broader agreement from other powers. In Janesville Wisconsin, 75 year old Henry Spohn died by self-inflicted suicide after leaping into Rock River yesterday.
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France
Knox
Paris
International Court of
Rock River
Janesville
Wis
Henry Spohn
State police withdrawn from Philadelphia amid strike
Philadelphia March 2 with the withdrawal of the last state police detachment and discharge of the State Fencibles the city ended the only martial law seen since the street car men's strike began 11 days ago A special cavalry force was organized to fill the gap and no disorder was reported during the day
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Philadelphia
Work of Day in Congress Washington March 2
Senate passed several bills including private pensions and funding for new public buildings. After a two hour session the senate adjourned. In the House the post office appropriation bill was debated for five hours and adjournment followed.
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Washington
Houses of Congress
Senate
HOUSE
Insurgent Remnant Surrenders After Retreat to Rama
Deserters from Mena's force delivering surrender to Acoyapa government troops arrived with 60 horsemen at San Vicente. The remnant of a 1500 strong army, once at Tipitapa and Tisma, retreated after news of insurgent defeats. Vasquez likely holds San Vicente.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Mena
Acoyapa
Chamorro
San Vincente
Tisman
Zeledon
Tipitapa
Tisma
Rama
Vasquez
American Exposition in Berlin Postponed to 1911
Berlin March 2 German directors of the American exposition accepted commissioners' suggestion to postpone the exhibition to 1911. In Schenectady a separate note reports the Boston and Maine Railroad Y M C A building at Rotterdam Junction was demolished following a fatal incident.
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Berlin
Y. M. Co
Schenectady
Rotterdam Junction
Boston and Maine Railroad
Legislature Ends Work as Commission Bill Saved
Fire destroys the chamber after the legislature finishes, killing three workers. Engineer J. Stephens, Fireman J. G. Smith, and Brakeman Harry Russell perished in the blaze. The incident halts proceedings and prompts investigations.
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J. Stephens
J. G. Smith
Harry Russell
Ohio Flood Plight Leaves Thousands Homeless
Cleveland reports that about a thousand people are homeless with many more occupying upper floors as floods disrupt traffic and business. Though high water has fallen in most valleys, lingering danger from ice jams persists in certain areas.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Trolley Cars Meet in Fog at Springfield Fatal Collision
Dense fog caused a head on trolley car crash in Springfield Missouri today injuring two motormen, Joseph Aaron and George Sherman, fatally. Passengers unharmed. In Flora Illinois a Baltimore and Ohio double header rear ended a freight train. Engineers Don Lynch and Clarence Albin died. Charles W Bam ber and Charles Lucas were fatally injured. no passengers hurt.
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Springfield
Joseph Aaron
George Sherman
Flora
Ill
Baltimore & Ohio
Don Lynch
Clarence Albin
Charles W. Bamber
Charles Lucas
Adopt Commission Form in Abilene Four to One
Abilene Kan March 2 adoption of the commission form of government passed by a four to one vote amid low turnout. The result may face court testing as the legal challenge looms.
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Abilene
Kan
Fort Pierre
S. D
Grand Forks
N. D
Commission Plan of Government
Magnet Recovers Nails From Sunken Cargo Steamer
A large electric magnet hoisted nails from a sinking steamboat wreck in the Mississippi area, recovering kegs of nails one by one. In Vidalia Georgia a man was fatally stabbed, and a local negro was lynched after the attack on Mrs Mann. Morocco signed an accord with France to pay twelve million dollars in indemnity for the Casa Blanca affair. Dr J M Ayers former US consul to Argentina died in Johnson City aged 72.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Georgia
Vidalia
C. H. Mann, Jr
Cedar Crossing
Mann
Morocco
France
Fez
Casa Blanca
J. M. Ayers
Johnson City
Tenn
United States
Argentine Republic
McKinley
Ohio
Garven to Seek Extradition of Indicted Packers
New York reports Prosecutor Garven intends to press for extradition of meat packers named in the indictment. He plans to request Governor Deneen of Illinois to sign extradition papers when Fort signs requisition. Sheriff Kelley received warrants and summonses for individuals and corporations. The beef jury in Chicago adjourned until March 14.
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New York
Garven
Senate Recedes From Amendments Rejected by House
Springfield March 2 Both houses adjourned sine die with a brief night session for final bills. A protest declared constitutional concerns about recent primary laws and a joint committee was appointed to study waterways. The Senate receded from amendments to a commission form government bill, now sent to the governor.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Deneen
State Administration
William Lorimer
Schmitt
Troll Call
Niinoia General Assembly
House of Representatives
Poster
Commission
Barr
Representative Butts
Dailey
Desate
Armed Bandits Loot Adams Express Wagon In Chicago
Chicago March 2 two armed bandits held up F A Racline driver of an Adams Express wagon near union station and robbed him of 35 dollars. The robbers fled believing the wagon carried a larger haul but the cash was all he had. The wagon was intact and the robbers escaped.
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Chicago
F. A. Racline
Adams Express Company
Union Station
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Mars
JAS. Patten
Davidson
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Central West
Praine
Democratic House of Representatives
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Federal Grand Jury
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