Roosevelt backs forest reserves to aid settlers and protect lands
Commissioner Richards, after consulting the president, outlined policy to protect remaining forests on public lands and support actual settlement. The aim is to aid home builders, grant access for grazing and timber near reserves, and prevent exploitation by nonresidents amid Wyoming's anti Roosevelt delegation claim.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Richards
General Land Office
Appalachian Mountains
Congress
Railroad Wins in Missouri Pacific Interstate Case
The U S Supreme Court issued its first opinion in an Interstate commerce dispute involving the Elkins act. The Missouri Pacific railroad was accused of discriminating between Wichita Kansas and Omaha Nebraska freight rates from St Louis, with Wichita favored. The lower court ruling against the railroad was reversed. Justices Harlan and Brewer dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Circuit Court For
District of Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wichita
I.al
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
Nothwith
Circuit
Supreme Court
Arlan and Brewer
Protest Against W A Day Nomination In Senate
Washington reports growing opposition to the confirmation of William A Day of Danville NL as assistant attorney general. The nomination sits with the Senate judiciary committee amid personal charge protests, while Hoar contemplates delay. The effort hinges on protests rather than Day’s qualifications.
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W. A. Day
Washington
Wiliam A. Day
Danville
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cannon
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Day
Work of the Senate in Washington March 10
Senate opened with President Pro Tem Frye naming Kegan of New Jersey as presiding officer in his absence. Oaths were administered to James P. Clarke Arkansas W. J. Stone Missouri and Senator Gallinger New Hampshire. Stone and Gallinger escorted to the desk. Clarke unaccompanied. No business. executive session held at 12:06 and adjournment at 1:15 p.m.
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Washington
Senate
Cullom
Illinois
Political Feud Ends Briefly as Clark Takes Oath
Washington March 10 Joseph P Clark of Arkansas took the oath of office in the Senate and marched to the bar unattended. The scene reflected a tense political feud over leadership and seating with reporters noting the absence of expected aides or ceremony. Clark’s arrival marks a pivot point in the ongoing dispute over senatorial privileges and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph P. Clark
Arkansas
Senate
Senate Oath Ceremony With Dignitaries From Several States
A long standing feud with Senator Berry in the same state led to Berry declining to escort his colleague. He asked Senator Carmack of Tennessee to act, but Carmack refused, saying he had not spoken with Clark for six years. Senator Bacon of Georgia was asked next and offered reluctantly, but Clark stood at the bar alone. Martin Gallinger of New Hampshire and Thomas Stone of Missouri also took the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Carmack
Tennessee
Clark
Bacon
Georgia
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Stone
Missouri
Dinner to Justice Day Honored by Supreme Court
Chief Justice Fuller hosted a dinner in Washington to honor Associate Justice Day, who was ill with the grip and unable to attend. Guests included Supreme Court justices, General Miles, Admiral Dewey, and Judge Christian C. Kohlsaat of Chicago.
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Washington
Fuller
Day
Supreme Bench
Justice Day
Supreme Court
General Miles
Admiral Dewey
Christian C. Kohlsaat
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Pan American Representative Appointed by Secretary Hay
Secretary Hay authorized by the pan American congress to appoint a special representative to advance inter continental railway plans. Charlies M. Pepper, a noted author and newspaper writer, is named to carry out the Mexico conference recommendation and lead the U S initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
pan-American Congress
Mexico
United States
Charlies M. Pepper
Pepper
Admiral Barker to Use Kearsarge as Flagship at Lisbon Blockade
To Show Naval Prowess Washington March 10 Rear Admiral Barker will use the battleship Kearsarge as flagship for a planned Lisbon blockade. He will demonstrate the American navy can cross the ocean and conduct large scale offensive operations if needed. European naval experts will be entertained aboard the flagship.
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Prowesa
Washington
Barker
Kearsarge
Lisbon
Europe
Supreme Court Justices Transfer Maneuver Affects Third Seventh
Justice Fuller transfers Justice Brown from the seventh district to the third where he succeeds Justice Shiras and designates Justice Day to the seventh circuit to succeed Justice Brown, rebalancing high court assignments.
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Washington
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Seventh District
Third
Shiras
Justice Day
Seventh Circuit
Brown
Student Interpreter Appointment at Pekin Mo
Washington March 10 A W Pontius of Minnesota appointed student interpreter at Pekin Missouri under the law is pledged to remain there in that capacity for ten years at a salary of 1000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. W. Pontius
Minnesota
Pekin, Mo
Pontius
Quarantine Issued Over Foot and Mouth Disease in New Hampshire
March 10 report says the department of agriculture quarantines New Hampshire after detection of foot and mouth disease in a cattle lot. The action aims to prevent spread and safeguard herds statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Acting Secretary Loomis Returns to Washington as Acting Secretary
Acting Secretary of State in Washington reports Loomis resumes duties as secretary of state for the first time since appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loomis
Page Morris Confirmed as U.S. District Judge
Washington March 10 The senate has confirmed Page Morris of Minnesota to be United States district judge for the district of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Morris
Washington
Senate
Minnesota
United States
District of Minnesota
Ex-Senator Jones III Confined by Grip in Washington
In Washington on March 10 ex Senator Jones of Arkansas is reported to be confined to his bed with grip illness.
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Senator Jones
Washington
Arkansas
Mayor Crawls in Mud to Save Incumbent in Fire Alarm
Hancock Michigan on March 10 voters approved incorporation as a city by 757 to 150. A. J. Scott won the mayoral race by 158 votes over Henry L. Daer. A false fire alarm sent horses charging into a cheering crowd, forcing Mayor Scott to crawl on hands and knees through mud to reach the sidewalk.
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Hancock
Mich
Hescock
A. J. Scott
Henry L. Daer
Scott
Baer
Bgaer
Fire in Elmira kills three babies in cot sleep
A deadly blaze at the Anchorage in Elmira New Jersey on March 10 claimed the lives of three infants who were sleeping in their cots. Firefighters battled the flames as neighbors worked to rescue others. Authorities investigated the cause and described the scene as tragic and shocking.
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Elmira
N. J
Anchorage
Tragic Oil Train Disaster Near Olean Claims 22 Lives
A freight Erla road oil train exploded near Olean New York March 10, killing at least twenty two and injuring over forty five. A dozen or more cars exploded and flames lit the sky as rescuers rushed to aid the scorched and decimated victims. identification proves difficult as bodies burned beyond recognition.
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Olean
N. Y
Erie
Erla Road
Frenchman Lost 5000 in Paris Swindle Allegation
Chicagoan fraud claim. Paris report says Chambier, an elderly French man who built a small fortune in Canada, returned with 5000 dollars and lost it all to schemes run by a young man traveling under the name Johann Werther of Chicago.
Savage buffalo killed on Antelope Island Utah
Three savage buffalo bulls were killed on Antelope Island after chasing hunters for half an hour. The animals are described as the most savage killed in the West since the 1870s.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Antelope Island
Boy Dies of Hydrophobia After Dog Bite
Six year old Henry Wehrhahn of New York died of hydrophobia after being bitten on the lip by a dog. In a frenzy he also bit his mother on the hand and authorities fear she may have contracted the disease.
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New York
Henry Wehrhahn
Sultan Extends Arms Purchases and Loans in Europe
Sultan continues to order arms and ammunition in Europe and arranges fresh loans. He has bought an estate in England and deposited a large treasure of gold and jewels in a London bank.
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Sultan
London
Europe
England
Ries Family Holds Reunion in New York City
Two hundred fifty descendants of Elias Meyer Ries of Baden Germany gathered in New York on March 10 for a reunion spanning Europe the United States and Australia. Many attendees met relatives for the first time.
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Ries
New York
Elias Meyer Ries
Baden
Germany
Europa
United States
Australia
Coal Combine Plans to Build Railroad to Lakes
Pittsburg press reports a new Pittsburg to lakes railroad line under the railroad coal combine. The line would move millions of tons of coal from this region to docks near Cleveland, with terminals set south of Mentor Marsh and six large farms already acquired for docks and shops.
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Pittsburg
Pen
Lakes
Prospect
Pittsburg Coal Company
Cleveland
Railroad Coal Combine
Northwest
Great Lakes
Mentor Marsh
Lake Erie
Cleveland Dispatch
Coal Combine
Factional church fight leaves one dead in Mt Pleasant Baptist
In Mt Pleasant Baptist church six miles from Johnston C. March 10 a factional split led to gunfire during a hymn. Rev Arthur Jones preached under protection after opposing faction barred him. George Hammond was killed and his three sons wounded.
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Johnston
8. C
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Arthur Jones
George Hammond
Unusual Wrestling Death in Green Point
New York on March 10 coroner reports George Cooper died from a rare accident during a wrestling match with Frank Wagner at Green Point. Cooper toppled onto the net, struck the floor on the back of his neck, and a long shanked collar button fractured his spine.
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New York
George Cooper
Frank Wagner
Green Point
Charles Wuest
Wagner
Cooper
Richman’s Wife Insanity Hearing In Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee March 10. Mrs Emma Lonstorf sued her husband's mother for alienating her husband Otto Lonstorf, heir to Lonstorf millions. She was examined in county court on mental condition. Two doctors testified they think she is insane. She claims her husband loves her and that she has been persecuted and threatened by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Emma Lonstorf
Otto
Lonstorf
Kansas House Passes Stock Yards Rate Cut Bill
Kansas legislature moves to reduce stock yards rates by 25 percent and cap hay and grain profits at 100 percent. Senate has already passed the measure and it heads to the governor for signature as cattlemen celebrate the action.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
House of Representatives
Kansas City
Senate
Identify Lost Weasel
New York reports a mysterious steamer sunk on February 16 is conclusively the Belgian ship Maskelyne. The vessel became uncontrollable January 24 with all fires extinguished by water, and January 31 the bark Crown rescued Captain Tanner and his thirty crew members.
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Weasel
New York
Maskelyne
Crown
Tanner
Miss Tessie Cunningham Accused of Baby Kidnaping
New York March 10. Police Sergeant Fitzgerald ruled that Tessie Cunningham who runs a boarding house did not have right to hold a three months old baby as debt security. He classed the act as kidnapping.
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New York
Tessie Cunningham
Fitzgerald
Bell private bank closes doors in Delphi
The Bell private bank in Delphi New York has suspended operations. It held some papers alleged to be forged by former Delaware county treasurer Woodruff. The bank was founded twenty five years ago by C. H. Bell.
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Delphi
N. Y
Bell Private Bank
Woodruff
Delaware County
C. H. Bell
Lieut Arthur Bradley Killed in Rock Island
Lieut Arthur Bradley of the first division naval militia from Moline Illinois was fatally wounded by Arthur Finley and died in a hospital after being shot.
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Bradley Ia
Rock Island
Arthur Bradley
Finois Naval Militia
Moline, T
Arthur Finley
Three Trainmen Hurt in Shenango Wreck Near Newcastle
A wreck near Shenango injures three trainmen. Engineer Mosier, age 26, is among the injured. The incident occurred near Newcastle on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Shenango
Mosier
Floods Threaten Mississippi Basin Across Several States
Flood warnings spread as Mississippi waters near record depths from Cairo to New Orleans. Governors report heavy rainfall and additional deluge by Wednesday. Residents flee lowlands, bridges wrecked, rail traffic disrupted, and levees strengthened while government boats patrol the river.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Cairo
New Orleans
Bluffs
Government Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Ohio
Arkansas
Red
Platte
Wabash
Alton
Mississippi
Harrisburg
Salone
Bankston
Natchez
Miss
Memphis
Tenn
Prayer Angers Democrats in Utah Legislature
In Salt Lake City on March 10 Chaplain Porter led a prayer for minority or Democratic members of the lower house. The Democrats protested and introduced a resolution to dismiss him from further service in the house. The measure was defeated by a party vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Porter
Maria Daurignac Released After Humbert Frauds Case
Paris reports Mille Maria Daurignac, once tied to the Humbert frauds and arrested in Madrid with Humbert family members, is freed as doctors declare her to be suffering from hysteria.
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Mme. Humbert
Slater
Paris
Maria Daurignac
Humbert
Madrid
James H Blount Dies in Macon Georgia
James F H Blount longtime Georgia congressman and later Commissioner Paramount to the Hawaiian islands died in Macon from congestion of the lungs at age noted in the report. He served in Cleveland's second term and left a notable political career in Georgia and Hawaii.
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James H. Blount
Macon
James FH. Blount
Congress
Georgia
Hawaiian Islands
Cleveland
Card Game Causes Murder in Waterbury Incident
Waterbury Connecticut March 10 Vincenzo Sanzcerzazza an Italian is arrested charged with the murder of fellow countryman Tony Gininera The fatal shooting followed a card game in the city conclusions point to a dispute over gambling or cheating as the motive with authorities pursuing further details and statements from witnesses.
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Waterbury
Conn
Vincenzo Sanzcerzazza
Tony Gininera
Bishop Lifts Ban on Schools in Berlin
Berlin reports Bishop Korum of Treves withdraws his edict forbidding Catholic parents from sending children to non-Catholic schools, removing the threat of denial of absolution for disobedience.
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Berlin
Korum of Treves
Squadron Off for Naples Heads to Italy
Messina March 10. The American squadron led by Chicago Cincinnati and Machias has departed Messina bound for Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Messina
Chicago
Cincinnati
Strike Affects 10 000 Men In St Louis Brick Yards
Representatives of 3 500 men in the brick yards around St Louis declare a strike. About 10 000 workers are affected by the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Schley Narrowly Escapes Auto Ride in Riverside Visit
Admiral Schley and his party barely escaped death in an auto ride during a visit to Riverside California on March 10. His expedition met with a near collision but no injuries were reported, lifting the danger with swift maneuvering by the driver.
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Schley
Riverside
Cal
Admiral Schley
Forfeit title to tracts in Kentucky
Judge Cochran in federal court invalidates the Lockard patent for 42 400 acres in Harlan county under the 1852 Kentucky law prohibiting patents over 200 acres. The ruling wipes out patents issued since 1852 and will affect eastern Kentucky lands held by companies and individuals, despite prior court of appeals rulings. Plaintiffs reside in Indianapolis.
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Frankfort
Cochran
Lockard
Asher Lumber Company
Clarke County
Harlan County
Kentucky
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Indianapolis
United States Recognized in Constantinople March Event
In Constantinople on March 10 the United States legation secured official recognition. The council of ministers agreed to acknowledge American educational, charitable, and religious establishments. Armenians, now able to join kin in the United States, may depart without hindrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
United States
U States
Hawaiian student heir to $500 estate in California
A young Hawaiian, H. McComber, residing in San Francisco, learned he is heir to $500 from his aunt Mrs. W. J. Barris of Waterbury, Mass. The aunt left an estate of about $3,000,000, prompting McComber to leave Worcester to handle the settlement.
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San Francisco
Cal
H. McComber
City
University of California
W. J. Barris
Water
Mass
McComber
Worcester
Riches Rise From Century-Old Will Trust Deed
London reports that Earl Elles has become one of England's wealthiest figures due to a stipulation in the late Duke of Water's will. The vast estate is to be held in trust and not used until exactly a century after the Duke's death, when it passes to the rightful heir, Lord Ellesind.
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London
Earl Elles
England
Duke of Water
Lord Ellesind
Indiana Assembly Passes Voting Machine Bill in Largest Counties
Governor Durbin signed ninety measures and will pass on forty two at Indianapolis. The sixty third General Assembly act was signed yesterday afternoon at six. The bill compels use of voting machines in the largest counties and costs the state eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Sixty-Third General Assembly
Durbin
Novel duel substitute used in Manchuria
In St. Petersburg dated March 10 Russian officers at Zizikor devised a new duel alternative. The principals draw lots and the loser must take the next Manchurian Railroad train. If he survives the derailing, honor is satisfied.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Zizikor
Bonilla Wins a Great Victory in Honduras
A San Salvador cablegram reports revolutionists backing Bonilla defeat Honduran Government forces at Talgua. General Ferrera is killed and General Lopez with his staff are captured. The engagement occurred on March 10 in Panama.
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Bonilla
Panama
San Salvador
Talgua
General Ferrera
Genera Lopez
Rioters Clash With Police in Budapest Demonstrations
In Budapest on March 10 a street procession of about 10 000 socialists protested government military bills. The clashes with police broke windows and many arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Lady Abbess Sent to Prison in Berlin Trial
The Lady Abbess Elizabeth von Haeussler of the Queenland Woman's Asylum was tried for attempting to poison a servant and sentenced to six years in a penitentiary in Berlin on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elizabeth von Haeussler
Qld
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