Civil Service grants vacations and laborer appointments
The Civil Service Commission outlines new rules for appointing unclassified laborers across four departments and the Smithsonian and Government Printing Office. The Navy plans two long vacations yearly for sailors, ten days after winter work and another after summer tasks, to reduce desertions as vessels undergo docking and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Smithsonian Institution
Government Printing Office
Commission
Treasury Department
Trarch 4
Mob Views Bandits Fight in Huntington West Virginia
John Ste jjones was shot and fatally injured and Ven Phens was shot and damaged wounded during a battle with highwaymen early Sunday morning in the western Units of this city Stephens had his skull fractured by a blow dens leaped into a stream and escaped The fight drew a crowd but the four highway men escaped without securing any money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington. W. Vg
John Stejnes
Ven Phens
Stephens
Dens
Salute to the President in Yosemite Valley Event Planned
In Yosemite Valley California President Roosevelt will be honored with a dynamite cartridge salute. A battery will detonate within the 3,000 foot high walls as a toy pistol echo reverberates through the canyon. An enormous bonfire will blaze atop the overhanging rock amid the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San &Rancisco
Cal
Yosemite Valley
Roosevelt
Agreement Reached Between Railroad and Labor Unions
Denver figures an accord between Tonner Rio Grande manager Edson and railway unions, pending General Manager Russell Harding approval. The new schedule raises passenger conductors and trainmen about 12 percent and freight workers about 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Russell Harding
Edson
The
Tonner & Rio Grande Railroad
Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway
Cattle in Mull en Neb Section Face Winter Strain
In Mull en Neb snow this winter has left cattle thin as ranchers scramble for hay. Many drive teams with grain to distant ranches as the mid month feeding window approaches, with some optimistic views that ample grain will prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Mt. Jis
Los
Mme A
German Comment on Roosevelt Speech on Monroe Doctrine
The Vossische Zeitung in London views Roosevelt's Chicago address as prudent and notes Washington avoided disaster in the Venezuelan issue. It argues the Monroe doctrine has no logical objections and serves North American interests, while Europe shows reluctance to acquire territory. It criticizes some American press and dignitaries for shirt-sleeve diplomacy and hopes for improved political manners as America progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
London
Chicago
Vossische Zeitung
Washington
North America
France
Mexico
American Hemisphere
Europe
American
America
Far West
Hostilities in Santo Domingo City
Government troops attacked insurgents at 9 am in the Pajarito suburb with heavy fighting the rebels retreating toward the city. General Vasquez commands about 800 troops preparing to advance on Santo Domingo as the gunboat Independencia may ferry loyalists or rebels, while the Atlanta lands fifty marines to guard the American consulate.
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Santo Domingo
Pajarito
Vasquez
Independencia
United States
Atlanta
Opposition grows to canal treaty in Colombia
Kingston Jamaica report from the Atrato states strong opposition forming to the Panama canal treaty in nearly all Colombian departments except Panama. Congress is expected to back the treaty, but fears rise over worsening political tension and an uncertain presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Royal Mail Company
Atrato
Colon
Cartagena
Colombia
Panama
Congress
Presidency
Governor Signs Three State Building Bills in Lincoln
Lincoln Neb Governor Mickey Friday signed house roll 102 by Cropsey to allocate 100000 for buildings at the state farm near Lincoln. He also signed house roll 23 by Nelson of Pierce providing 100000 to rebuild the Norfolk asylum and house roll 70 by Ramsey requiring railroads to furnish sites and facilities to independent elevators costing no less than 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Mickey Friday
Cropsey
Lincoln
Nelson
Pierce
Norfolk Asylum
Ramsey
Allies Ask Still More Cash in Venezuelan Talks
Washington reports that Bowen and allied representatives resumed negotiations with three European powers. The Europeans demanded payment of blockade costs if The Hague tribunal rejects their requests for preferential treatment. Bowen refused to consider the demand, and it was agreed his reply would be cabled to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Bowen
Hague Tribunal
Bowen
Europe
Soldiers to Be Sent Home Havana
Four artillery companies, composing half of the U S artillery in Cuba, will soon be ordered back to the United States, signaling a drawdown of forces in the Havana area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Irish Farmers to Market Transport Plan Report
London reports Lord Iveagh of Dublin and Alderman Pirrie of Belfast prepared to invest at least 2,500,000 in a transportation scheme for Irish farmers. The plan expects central depots and a wide wagon collection network before light railroads and motor car services are introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Iveagh
Dublin
Alderman Pirrie
Belfast
Shot by robbers Bert Forney of Council Bluffs instantly killed
A man identified as Bert Forney of Council Bluffs was fatally shot by robbers. Police reported the incident occurred in the city, with no further details available on suspects or motive as investigators pursue leads.
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Bert Forney
Council Bluffs
Murderers Escape After Beartney Saloon Shooting in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Ira Beartney was shot dead Friday night at 10 30 in a saloon at 1028 West Broadway by two robbers who fled after failing to take valuables. James Chaney survived, giving a meager description of two men: one short and thick set, the other taller. Both wore slouch hats and were without overcoats. Authorities secured no clue. The coroner and sheriff arrived. Forney’s body was moved to Cutler's undertaking rooms.
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Council Bluffs
Ira
Beart Forney
Forney
West Broadway
Northwestern Depot
James Chaney
Chaney
Yorney
Sheriff Cousins
Treynor
Cutler
Frisco Gets the Big Fight Between Jeffries and Corbett
The Yose mite club of Frisco has been awarded the heavyweight championship bout between James J. Jeffries and James J. Corbett. The match, staged in late August, offers either a $20,000 cash guarantee or 70 percent of gross receipts, but not both. By May 15 the principals will choose options and settle remaining details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Yosemite
James J. Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Bonilla Sends More Troops To Honduras Force
A Panamanian dispatch via San Salvador reports that 4000 soldiers loyal to General Bonilla will march from Comayague to reinforce his forces in Honduras. Bonilla aims to regain the presidency from exiled President Sierra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Honduras
San Salvador
Bonilla
Sierra
Comayague
Tegucigalpa
Plague Appears Suppressed in Mazatlan
Mazatlan reports no plague deaths in three days and only one serious case remaining hospitalized. Daily assurances emphasize the outbreak is under control as the city continues monitoring and preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Mexico
Fake Reporter is Shot
Tucson Arizona report says John Dyer, a local journalist once linked to Yaqui leadership in Sonora, was captured and executed after a brief period as El Renegado. Dyer, who also served as a Cananea correspondent, was accused of brutal acts toward Mexican women and white men.
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Tucson
Ariz
Mexican Herald
John Dyer
Arizona
Sonora
Dyer
el Renegado
Cananea
Quarantine Against Kansas In Motion
Lincoln reports activity as Kansas foot and mouth outbreak prompts action. Governor Mickey Friday and State Veterinarian Thomas seek Kansas statement on disease prevalence. If Kansas is infected Nebraska will immediately quarantine the state. A prominent veterinarian notes the disease is highly contagious but not as dangerous as feared, usually lasting two weeks.
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Lincoln
Nve Stock Sanitary Commission of
Kansas
Concordia
Mickey Friday
Thomas
Bailey
Nebraska
Canal Treaty Action Prompts Colombian Congress Timeline
Washington reports Dr Thomas Sier ran charge d affaires expects Colombian congress to meet by May 10 and that complete election returns remain. Delays arise from remote Bogota districts while the regular session begins July 20. General Pedro Nel Ospina, raised in the United States, named senator from Antioquia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Sierran
Colombian Congress
Legation
Bogota
Pedro Nel Ospina
Colon
Antioquia
United States
Moody and Payne visit San Juan Porto Rico officials
Secretary Moody and Postmaster General Payne made official calls on Governor Hunt and naval commanders in San Juan. They toured the naval station, reviewed Porto Rican troops, and inspected lands at Atilia amid a dispute over possession between the insular government and the War and Navy departments. Moody stayed an extra day and Governor Hunt hosted a large reception.
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San Juan
P. R
Moody
Payne
Governor Hunt
Naval Station
Porto Rico
Untila
Insular
War and Navy Departments
Messrs. Moody
New Cuban Treaty Sought With United States
Havana reports the call for signing the amended reciprocity treaty by Minister Quesada in Washington. The completion is praised and it is believed the United States Congress will approve. Observers who doubted deferred reciprocity now see a favorable outlook for a broader political treaty.
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Havana
Quesada
Washington
Palma
United States Congress
Cuba
Count Zborowski Dies in Paris to Public Sensation
Paris buzzes over the sudden death of Count Zborowski a famed automobilist and social figure. Despite a weak car and limited experience he led early in the Paris Vienna race before finishing second behind Henry Fournier, shocking spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count Zborowski
Henry Fournier
Santa Fe Merger Denied by Rock Island Talks
NEW YORK E P Ripley president of the Santa Fe denies any discussion or contemplation of a merger or control by either Atchison or Rock Island. He states in the strongest possible terms that no such project is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New York
E. P. Ripley
The
Atchison and
Rock Island
Governor Proclaims Action Against Texas Fever in Kansas
Governor Bailey has issued a proclamation targeting cattle south of the state line amid reports of Texas fever. The livestock sanitary commission weighs steps to suppress foot and mouth disease now reported in Concordia herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Bailey
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Concordia
Impressions of a Woman on Western Canada Alberta
A woman settler writes of five years in Hilldown Alberta. She notes ranchers combining cattle care with farming, large cattle herds thriving on grass, mild winters, good crop yields, and growing communities with schools funded by the government. She predicts Alberta as a future garden of the Northwest and urges continued settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
M. V. McInnes
Detroit
Mich
Hilldown
Alberta
Bieen
Poplar Bluffs
Michigan
John Mclachlan
Canada
Ottawa
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Bidg
Omaba
Neb
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Frisco
Jeffries
Corbett
Moody and Payne
Texas Fever
Governor Bailey
Archbishop Whateley
Thos. Robblne
Maple Streat
Norwich, N. Y
Charles Lamb
Flushing
Holland
Tucason
Ches
Schmoller & Mueller
Farnam Street
Omaha
Lincoln Importing Horse Company
Lincoln, Nerznasme
O'fice
Heldroge
A. L. Sullivan
Mige
Trentee
Draggiatis
the R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mass
Columbus
Qme
Charles E. Mires Co
Malvesa, Pa
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