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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
2
A broad world sweep shows labor strikes in Maine and Wyoming, political moves in Pennsylvania, and tensions from Canada to the Philippines. Quarantine ends in Manila while U S arms shipments head nationwide.Violence and accidents in Montreal, Dolath, Winona, and Laurier underscore a volatile period.
Virgil Lowry and John Bevins, en route from Dawson to the Koyokuk diggings, ran out of food after leaving Dawson October 1. With no gun or shelter, they killed and ate Lawry’s dog, then clubbed and roasted a young porcupine. Twenty days later they reached a wood camp near the Yukon and recovered.
A blaze at the Pennsylvania railroad shops in Pitcairn Pa caused by an automatic burner explosion destroyed the passenger car repair section and cabinet shop, inflicting a loss of 16000 dollars. Over 100 workers were present and escaped with their lives as flames threatened the whole complex before the railroad fire brigade confined the fire.
Government moves to round up disorderly elements in Bulacan and Rizal with war department orders for reinforcement by native scout companies. Rumors claim 2000 beatites but credible reports say not over 500 natives under arms, many scattered after Sunday fight. Authorities expect swift suppression of the uprising.
Judge M C Brown seeks to curb gambling dispute and orders a bar committee to probe editor John W Trame of the Miner daily. The Miner's criticism of the court and jurors prompts the sedition charge as the case escalates toward official review.
Announcement from St. Petersburg says all officers of the Russian empire’s army reserves have been notified to hold in readiness to rejoin their regiments within twenty four hours if mobilization orders are issued. The move is linked to fears of trouble in the Vatican and is presented as precautionary.
Mrs Nation, filing lecture engagement at the Chutes theatre in Los Angeles, was arrested Thursday for violating a city ordinance banning advertised attractions by carriages decorated with painted tamers. The ordinance has never been enforced and infringements have been overlooked in the past. Nation was released on bond.
Hooper Young, on trial in New York City for the murder of Mrs. Alina Multizer, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Doctors cited mental condition but not insanity. evidence tied him to the September 14 murder of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer, whose mutilated body was found in a Newark canal.
A sixty two page pamphlet protesting Senator Smoot and Mormon church authority is cited. Dated Salt Lake City January 26 it is signed by W. M. Jaden P L Williams B B Critchlow EK Wilson J A Cothath WA Nettlai Clarence T Brown Ezra Thompson John J Corum J W Leilach W Mont Perry H C Hill S H Lewis George R Hancock George M Scott Clarence BE Allen Abiel Leonard H Milan.
Anton Merhoon a laborer at Schoenberger mills in Pittsburg was assaulted by four fellow countrymen who forced him to stay with a nail driven through his right foot for hours. They demanded he quit his job and leave the city. he survived after the nail was removed and he was found nearly dying.
News from Tahiti via the Mariposa reports a devastating cyclone and tidal wave striking the Society and Puamoto islands. About 1,000 believed dead, with 400 destitute survivors. many missing on Hao Hikuera Makokau. French relief ships dispatched, cocoanut trees sheltering survivors, copra and pearl shells lost.
A Salt Lake Herald report from Washington says Senator Burrows, chair of the privileges and elections committee, received a Utah protest against seating Senator elect Reed Smoot. Burrows has not set a date to present the protest. it may be deferred until credentials are filed or referred by the committee for hearings if warranted. The ministerial association promised a protest from its side, but no representative has yet arrived.
The Para arriving in Kingston from Colon reports Uribe-Uribe, a former Colombian revolutionary general, ended his life on January 30 by self inflicted action. Two young girls died in a New Jersey house fire in Wallington on Saturday, locked inside as parents worked nearby. Neighbors found the blaze and later the charred remains.
A race clash on Sunday at McDonald Go left two white men and a crowd of negroes involved. Two negroes were killed, one mortally wounded, and eight others badly wounded after doors were barred and shotgun fire opened on the crowd. Also noted is a note on Uribe Uribe advising wait on the Panama canal concession in 1904 and reports of possible revolution opposition. John Chase, 85, found dead in Hempstead L I after a fall in his room, having been unseen for days.
Superintendent Cooper advises Governor Dole on island needs and sends estimates to the legislature. He projects 6.6 million dollars over the next two years for bridges roads and building construction plus running expenses. He suggests that portions be financed by loan.
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