Americans engage with band of Pulajang at Jose Samar
A Manila cable reports Philippine scouts clashing with Pulajang at Jose Samar. Second Gustin wounded, one scout killed, five others wounded. About a thousand Pulajans located at Mount Tamo. American troops, with scouts, push to dislodge them. an extra infantry battalion heads to the island.
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Washington
War Department
Corbin
Manila
Jose
Samar
Gustin
Mount Tamo
Troops Sleep in Russian Streets Amid Suppressed Strikes
War report from Warsaw dated February 9 notes little change in the strike situation as workers resume and withdraw, while troops in cities like Kieff and Dombrova face guard duties. Authorities fear rioting as mediation efforts fail and factory engineers protest by leaving masters in charge. The Petersburg government shows tentative concessions but observers warn the revolt may dictate terms.
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Warsaw
Kieff
Man- Phoria
Querees
Dombrova
Lode
Petersburg
M. de Witte
Blockade of Vladivostok Threat Enfolds Pacific Route
Scripps News reports Japanese cruisers to patrol Taushini straits as the sole path to Vladivostok. The blockade aims to halt supplies to the Russian garrison and troops in Manchuria while non combatant nations plan aid. The Olympia and Tacoma are watched as they claim Shanghai bound but carry contraband for Russian ports.
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Taushini Straits
Vladivostok
Manchuria
Olympia
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Shanghai
Steamship Santa Clara Arrives with Prisoners and Mail
The Steamer Santa Clara from Valdez arrives in port Santa Clara this morning carrying 35 passengers, mail, and nine prisoners escorted by United Marshal Perry and four guards. Prisoners include four Japanese and two natives held for petty larceny and other crimes. voyage noted as pleasant with weather around Valdez described as mild. A bill on church and state separation was presented to the chamber and referred to a committee.
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Santa Clara
The
Steamship Company
Valdez
Fairbanks
Seattle
Tanana
United Marshal Perry
McNeill
Carver
Valdex
Valdez Ia
Ex-champion Sullivan seeks saloon license for Lewis-Clark expo
Portland, Feb 9 Chief of Police Hunt received a telegram from John L Sullivan ex champion prizefighter now lecturing on drink and cigarette dangers asking about prospects for obtaining a saloon license in Portland during the Lewis Clark exposition Chief Hunt is seeking a suitable location for Sullivan.
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Portland
Ore
Hunt
John L. Sullivan
Plan for Supreme Court Sessions in Seattle Spokane Olympia
A. L. Melcher of Lincoln will introduce a bill to have regular Supreme Court sessions held in Seattle Spokane and Olympia. Seattle and Spokane would host submits only while Olympia remains the court's home where cases are considered and decisions rendered.
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Seattle
Spokane
Olympia
Four killed as dynamite explosion hits Calumet mine
An explosion in shaft No 3 of the Co coola mine fatally injures three men and seals off the Keartarge mine to halt rescue efforts. Seven are injured or missing as others evacuated after the blast that blew dynamite tender William Pollit Jr and two other workers to pieces.
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Calumet
Mich
Elghtic
North Kentrearge
Cocoola
Whaiam Pollit, JR
Matthew Kaskala
Peter Kulpa
Keartarge
Five Die in Des Moines Bridge Train Wreck
A Chicago to Des Moines Overland Limited train broke through a bridge near Melbourne Iowa after a broken rail. Five killed and many injured as eight coaches were overturned. The double train, about 70 mph, carried over 100 passengers. rescue and wrecking trains were dispatched.
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Cago
Des Moines
Chicago
Melbourne
Rhodes
Coloreman
Robert Marsh
M. M. Marsh
Bhrakeman IL
A. Morris
Weather Spotter Notes Tonight and Friday Rain Likely
The WW Weather Spotter warns of occasional rain tonight and Friday with light to fresh east winds. A note mentions tracking the lowest temperature over the past two hours amid brief details of the event.
Roosevelt Weighs U S Mediation of Far East Peace
Representative Barthold of Missouri urged the United States to offer good offices for peace in the Far East without awaiting a request from the belligerents. President Roosevelt agreed to consult Secretary Hay on feasibility. The step follows Barthold’s informal White House visit presenting reasons the US could mediate without offending Russia or Japan.
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Washington, D. C
Barthold J
Missouri
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Roosevelt
United States
Far East
Barthold
White House
Russia
Japan
Hay
Graham released on suspended judgment after intoxicated conduct
S. Graham, thought to be a swindler by police, was released this morning on a suspended judgment by Police Judge Gordon. Graham testified that he was intoxicated and got into some trouble, explaining his actions in court.
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S. Graham
Gordon
Graham
Bar dispute ends with drunken and dis orderly plea
The defendant claimed a bartender shortchanged him and testified he was arrested at the bar while not running. An arresting officer endorsed the account. Graham pled guilty to being drunk and dis orderly and was released.
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Graham
Death of John Leary Is Felt In Seattle Pioneering Circle
John Leary longtime Seattle businessman and pioneer dies in Riverside California after a half hour illness. Born 1836 in Saint John New Brunswick he helped grow Seattle for 36 years and supported efforts to boost the city. Remains to be transported to Seattle with his wife Mrs Leary and her brother Pierre Ferry. Funeral plans to be set after arrival and a memorial at the chamber of commerce is planned.
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John Leary
Riverside
Cal
Seattle
Leary
California
South
Corruption Cry Raised in Four States Trial Testimony
Cleo Jordan testifies charges of bribery against four senators are true and describes paying 350 dollars to each to secure protection for Phoenix Building and Loan. He details meetings with Senators Hunkers French Wright and others, and a money exchange at saloons, with officials disputing testimony due to pressuring legal constraints.
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Jordan
Hunkere
Munkers
Tiehen
Renator Broumone
Emmons
Mit
Benator
Eighth Street
Wright
Hankers
Meroux
Granger
Benator Wright
Judge Tanner Indicted Over Perjury in Mitchell Case
Portland judge Albert H. Tanner and law partner of Senator John H Mitchell faces a federal grand jury indictment for perjury on multiple counts tied to alleged dealings with land speculator F A Kribe. The indictment alleges Tanner swore his firm received money to advance claims and hand them to patent, asserting Mitchell did not receive any funds.
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Portland
Ore
Albert H. Tanner
John H. Mitche
Senator Mitchell
F. A. Kribe
Tanner
Kirbs
Land Office
Mitchell
Busi
Fremont Swedish Church Lincoln Celebration Tomorrow
The Fremont Swedish M. FE. church will hold a Lincoln celebration at its Fremont church tomorrow evening February 10 at 7:30 o'clock.
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Fremont
M. FE. Cbhurch
Wyoming senator Warren in corruption charges debated
Senator Keister introduced a concurrent resolution for a triple investigation by state and national legislatures and the president into rumors about Senator Francia E. Warren. Accusations include relatives on the payroll, a post office building lease, and private business influence. Warren declined to discuss the charges, calling them unfounded.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Keister
Senate
United States
Francia EB. Warren
Washington
Committee On Claims
Francis B. Warren, Jr
Harvard
Warren
Wyoming
Comerford Delivers Sensational Speech After Expulsion
Frank D. Comerford, representative from the Second district, was expelled by the Illinois House after a committee found his charges against lawmakers unfounded. He waived prep and delivered a fiery defense calling the investigation biased and accusing the bar of suppressing evidence.
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Springfield
House of Assembly
Frank D. Comerford
Assembly
Comerford
China
Cook County
Kid White on Trial for Murphy Murder at Lou Conway’s Saloon
The state closes its case against William White known as Kid White for the September murder of Matthew Murphy at Lou Conway’s saloon. Prosecutors lay out evidence and witness testimony while defense attorney T D Page reads to challenge identification and the alleged confession as coerced.
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William White
Kid” White
Matthew Murphy
Lou Conway
Saloom
Mackintosh
John M. Miller
Masa
Ife
T. D. Page
White
Delaney
Kennedy
Defense Questions Hands in Case of Murphy Death
The attorney sought to prove that the bent-back long-fingered hands playing with a red penholder for four days are not the same hands that held the gun used in Murphy's death. The defense opened shortly after 2 PM.
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Murphy
Chadwick Trial Date Set For March Sixteen
Cleveland judge sets Mrs Chadwick's federal trial for March sixteenth after this afternoon's proceedings in U S district court.
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Chadwick
Scripps News Ass'n
Cleveland, O
Taylor
United States District Court
Calvin promoted to top SP system post in Oregon
Portland February report says E F E Calvin gains general manager and vice president role for the Southern Pacific system excluding Oregon lines, succeeding M Markham who resigned. B A Worthington to become Calvin successor. Lockport Illinois firefight notes report two men killed and one seriously injured by a dynamite blast on the drainage canal.
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Portland
E. F E. Calvin
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Markham
B. A. Worthington
Collis P. Huntington
Calvin
Lockport. IL
Esch Townsend railroad rate bill passes house by 326 to 17
The Esch Townsend railroad rate bill was approved by the house late in the afternoon with a 326 to 17 vote. The Davey democratic substitute failed 151 to 186 after initial consideration. Representative Hepburn of Iowa closed the debate on the Esch Townsend measure at 3 pm and it was sent to passage.
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Washington
House
Davey
Hepburn
Iowa
Matsui Charged With Assault to Murder in February Shooting
A direct information filed in superior court accuses Charles Matsui, a Japanese man, of assault to commit murder against Bennett Hughes at 1725 Melrose Place on February 4. Matsui says Hughes insulted him. he followed the trio and fired two shots, hitting one witness in the arm. Police arrested Matsui soon after. he confessed.
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Charles Matsui
Bennett Hughes
Melrose Place
Matsui
Hughes
Mayor and
Hubbard
Alkshive to Stage Dance at New Maccabee Temple
Alkshive No 59 KOTM will present an entertainment and dance on February 15 at the new Maccabee temple located at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street. Campbell’s shingle mill resumes operations tomorrow after a several day shutdown.
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Alkshive
New
Maccabee Temple
Fourth Avenue
Pine Street
Campbell's
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