Nurse from Oregon reports Manila hospital service
A former Oregon nurse recounts a voyage to Manila to care for sick and wounded soldiers. She describes Honolulu and San Francisco legs, Christmas aboard a transport bringing gifts, ward duties, hours, meals, and the improved hospital conditions in Manila.
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Dexter Park Sale Promises Finest Double Harness Team
Lovera of thoroughbred racing stock gathered in Dexter park pavilion yesterday for a public sale of what is said to be the finest double harness team in America. The two brown geldings Werg and B. C. owned by John Donovan of St Joseph, Mo, were to be sold by Splan & New.
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Two Valid Excuses in a Rochester Courtroom
In Rochester New York Judge Sutherland hears a pair of attorneys request deferrals. Each cites fatigue from arguing all day in Part II as the reason to delay the case until tomorrow.
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N. Y
Testing machine boosts Idaho campus engineering study
Moscow Idaho March 4 The civil engineering department at the university has acquired a 40000 pound capacity testing machine to determine strength of materials such as wood mortar brick stone iron and steel The device fits on a desk and enables one man to apply pressure while recording results Prof Frink plans to offer tests to firms and individuals with native woods as the initial focus and forestry class plans to classify specimens for compression shear tension and cross breaking comparisons with eastern woods are anticipated
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Burial in Manila for Washington Volunteer Private Allen Carlyle
Ned Collins of Walla Walla reports from the Walla Walla Union on the funeral and burial of Private Allen Carlyle of Company I Washington Volunteers in Manila. Soldiers held a three volley salute and taps rang as a floral casket was lowered. A quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee as the service concluded.
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Captain Murphy and the Calocan Battle Action
The New York Herald details Captain John Murphy of the Fourteenth Infantry in the Calocan fight. It notes his Vancouver barracks tenure, Seattle fame, and his bold assault on blockhouse No. 14 known as Bloody Lane. General Ovenshine reshaped lines to dislodge the enemy and the brigade moved toward Pasay after the clash.
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Pasay
Hens Strike Hits New York State Hens Revolt Over Prices
A bizarre labor strike in New York State disrupts egg supply to New York City and surrounding areas. The New York Sun reports egg prices rising to 35 cents a dozen, the highest except for one prior spike, amid cold weather and Lenten demand.
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American Boy Fund gains traction in Spokane drive
Spokane reports the American Boy fund for a warship to replace the Maine gathers attention nationwide. Local committee drives school subscriptions with about $90 on hand while about half the schools remain inactive.
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Risky Lapses Test Insurance Policy Humor
A life insurance manager explains why risk matters for existing and new clients. He recalls a $10,000 policyholder who jokes about Kentucky trips to buy horses, prompting the manager to warn that traveling abroad could raise rates or endanger coverage. The anecdote ends with a firm stance on underwriting and risk.
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Growth Following the Flag
A rapid rise in Honolulu's white population is shown by many new dwellings in white areas. The 1896 city population was 29,000 and now likely about 40,000. Many business structures have been built and more are planned. Builders face resource strain as lumber runs short.
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United States as World Trade Power in Harpers Essay
The piece notes that US imports and exports total 1.8 billion dollars annually and the nation sits on a new world trade route from Europe to Asia. It highlights long standing production appeal, historic immigration from 1871 to 1898 totals and large German descent representation in Bavaria, with ongoing eastward travel.
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New County in Washington Could Include Wenatchee Area
Leavenworth March 4. Citizens debate forming Wenatchee county from parts of Okanogan and Kittitas. Proposed boundaries run along the Columbia River and Cascade range with a temporary seat at Wenatchee. The plan would include Red Mountain and Icicle districts with rich soils and famed Wenatchee fruits. supporters cite wealth, opponents cite travel costs and remote access.
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Daylight Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Favored by Westchester Club
The Winchester Athletic Club hopes to stage the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout in daylight to draw larger crowds and allow kinetoscope pictures, boosting profits. County sheriff support and legal hurdles under Horton law complicate plans, with a glass roof proposed to permit sunlit action. White Plains serves as club HQ and incorporation site.
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Populists Split Over Wheaton Expulsion
A Detroit Free Press item notes intra party conflict as the First Populist declares Jim Wheaton expelled for taking money on crop shares this season. The Second Populist questions the motive, reflecting factional rifts.
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