175 Children Lost in Fire at Collinwood School
A fire at the Collinwood public school near Cleveland killed an estimated 175 children after side doors were locked, trapping them inside. Investigations into the fire’s origin and the locked exits are underway with updates not yet reported. Separately, Silas H. Reid’s nomination for judge of Alaska’s Third Judicial Division was confirmed by the Senate after long delays.
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Mar
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Washington, D. C
Judiciary Committee
Massive Tampa Fire Destroys Central District
A fire in Tampa on March 2 swept the northern city area, destroying about fifty five acres of hotels cafes lodging houses and wholesale retail blocks. The blaze started by live wire contact and one death is reported. Militia were deployed to guard against looting.
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Florida
Daily Gateway
Mar
Storms and blizzards claim twenty lives across Britain
Severe storms and heavy blizzards sweep the British Isles causing extensive damage and vessel losses. At least twenty lives are known to be lost as England endures unusually severe weather across the country.
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London
British Isles
England
Silver Tongued Orator Will Open Exposition
Washington D C Mar 4 The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition plans to open in 1909. Senator Chancey M Depew has accepted an invitation to deliver the opening address. Steamer Faralon arrived at the dock from Seattle at 4 p m.
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Washington, D. C
Chancey M. Depew
Cale Wins in Post Office Tilt
Delegate Thomas Cale from Alaska says his candidates for postmasters at Valdez and Skagway have been confirmed and the patronage dispute with Governor Hoggatt is settled. Nominations: J. D. Jefferson Valdez and A. S. Kindell Skagway.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Cale
Alaska
Valdez
Skagway
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J. D. Jeferson
A. S. Kindell
To Close or Not to Close Exposition Debate
Washington lawmakers discuss Sunday closing for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle next year. Opinion in the House and Senate is divided and it is unclear if management will be forced to close gates on Sundays.
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Republicans in Convention in Columbus Nominate Taft Delegates
Republican state convention delegates pledged to support Taft at the Chicago National Convention. The Ohio body endorses Taft and Roosevelt administration. four Kansas delegates also pledged to Taft. No signs of disagreement on national issues as 4 o'clock session opens.
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Mar
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Topeka
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Coal Land Bill Approved By Commissioner Ballanger
Commissioner Ballanger whose resignation takes effect today testified before the public lands committee and supported Delegate Cale's coal and land bill.
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Washington, D
Ballanger
Becmes
Committee On Public Lands
Cale
Alaska Pacific Railway extension approved in committee report
Washington March 4 The committee on territories reports favorably a one year extension of time for the construction of the Alaska Pacific Railway. The move would allow more time to complete the railroad project linking Alaska with the continental system.
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Army pay increase bill passed in Washington
The bill to raise pay for army officers and soldiers has been approved in Washington on March 7. The measure will boost salaries for both officers and enlisted personnel.
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Washington, D. C
Saratoga Makes Quick Trip
The steamer Saratoga sailing from Seward February 26 arrived in Seattle last night after a six day voyage.
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Seward
Proctor of Vermont Dies After Illness
Washington reports Redfield Proctor republican senator from Vermont died after a short illness brought on by grip. He resigned from Harrison cabinet in 1891 to become senator succeeding Edmunds. term would have ended March 3 1911. Funeral set for tomorrow with Senate and House adjourning in his honor.
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Washington, D. C
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Proctor
Harrison
United States
George F. Edmunds
Senate
House
Chancellor Day Faces Defamation Charges in Vermont
Brandon Vermont March 7 charges have been preferred by the Methodists against Chancellor Day of Syracuse Unity for defaming President Roosevelt. The chancellor supports the trusts in their unlawful methods and denounces the president for enforcing the law.
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Miners End Strike in Goldfield and Widow Hunter Missing
Goldfield reports a miners strike ended as wage terms were agreed and work resumed. Duke Harris brought news that Mr. Hunter, 70 to 75, who had relatives in eastern Oregon, disappeared while attempting Crow Creek Pass in a blizzard. Search efforts lasted days with no results and it is believed he fell into a crevice and was buried by snow.
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Mar
Duke Harris
Knik
Hunter
Seward
Crow Creek
Harris
Oregon
Northland
Miller Wins In The Race For Seattle Mayor
In a full city vote John F. Miller defeated incumbent Mayor Moore by about 6000 votes. Republicans swept most council seats and charter amendments were approved. Local betting favored Miller versus Moore with even odds.
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Seattle
Mar
John F. Miller
Moore
Miller
Auto racers ordered to complete race by land
The racers who started in Paris to circumnavigate the globe must not ship cars from San Francisco to Seattle. They are to race the full distance by land, with ships later from Seattle to Valdez. The American car is reportedly traveling through town.
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Seattle
Paris
San Francisco
Valdez
Anarchists Rampant Threaten Chicago Priests
Anarchists have been unusually active through the winter in Chicago and are increasingly menacing Catholic priests. Yesterday the priests were surrounded by guards to protect them from threats of assassination by organized anarchist bands.
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Chicago
Daily Gateway
Mar
Straus Pushes Sweeping Immigration Laws to Exclude Anarchists
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus proposes stringent immigration legislation to identify and exclude anarchists and other undesirable immigrants. The plan aims to provide clear grounds for detection and exclusion, tightening entry scrutiny nationwide.
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Daily Gateway
New York
Mar
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Oscar S. Straus
Noted Lecturer Heads North By Cable to Dany Garowas
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Captain Amundsen, a noted lecturer, preparing a five year Arctic expedition. He outfits a voyage to study northern climates and aims to deliver lectures on northern countries during the expedition.
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Salt Lake City
Mar
Amundsen
Arctic
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