Misidentification on Stockton Train Leads to Misdirected Arrest
A San Francisco tip named Kid Goucher as the murderer of Policeman Robinson prompted Stockton police to intercept the California Limited at 11:50 a.m. But the man taken for Goucher was Howard Bulkley, a long-time Stockton resident, found with a basket of groceries. Bulkley, known locally, was surprised by the mistaken alias and was cleared by detectives after checks.
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Howard Bulkley
Bulkley
Walker
Man Praises Escape From San Francisco Arrest
A man congratulated himself on not being arrested in San Francisco where he had stayed several days. The San Francisco police mishap amused locals as a crowd gathered at the train with camera enthusiasts after the man’s photograph.
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San Francisco
Southern California Weather Showers This Week
Weather forecast from the Californian's Leased Wire reports cloudy unsettled conditions in Southern California with showers this afternoon tonight and Friday. Brisk southerly winds accompany the unsettled pattern.
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Californian
San Francisco
California
Entombed in Burning Mine in Mononghela
An explosion rocked the Calsbury mine at Mononghela Pennsylvania before noon and set it ablaze. Two men were seriously burned while many others are reported entombed. machinist John Hager recovered enough to reach the mouth after aiding others. He later returned to help his fellow workers despite burns.
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Mononghela
Calsbury
John Hager
Hager
James Turnan
Five Men Feared Dead In Mine Incident Near Catsbury
A mining accident trapped five men in a Catsbury area mine after a pit collapse. Names listed include Robert Howey, mine boss. James Howey, road man. John Gelding, mine boss. Isaac Eastwood, fire boss. and William McFarland, boss driver. Rescue efforts continue as conditions impede access.
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Robert Howey
Catsbury
James Howey
John Gelding
Isaac Eastwood
Sunnyside
William McFarland
Producers Oil Exchange Morning Session Report
Producers Oil Exchange in San Francisco reports morning session prices including Monarch at .19, Monte Cristo at 1.25, Occidental at .18, and No. 28 at 1.30 with limited lot quantities listed.
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Oil Exchange
Monarch
Monte Cristo
Occidental
Protection for President Bill Debated in Senate
Washington March 6 The Senate began consideration of a bill to protect the President of the United States. Senator Frye of Maine, leading the shipping bill, requested unanimous consent to vote on Monday March 17 at 3 p m on the bill and all amendments. No comments were offered.
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Senate
United States
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Maine
Senator Bacon debates assassination bill after McKinley death
Senator Bacon of Georgia, on the Judiciary Committee, urges amendments to a pending protection of the President bill. He calls the issue grave after the McKinley assassination and praises McKinley as amiable and courteous. He argues the law is unnecessary and that current state laws already provide punishment and accountability.
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Bacon
Georgia
Judiciary Committee
McKinley
Destructive Fire Destroys Plainfield Babcock Building
A major blaze in Plainfield New Jersey gutted the five story Babcock building and two adjacent structures early today causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Wood hall and Martin dry goods merchants occupied the ground floor of the Babcock while the post office was located there. the mail was saved in the blaze.
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N. J
Babcock
Woodhall & Martin
Claimants Defeated in Maine Wreck Claims Case
Washington March 6 The Spanish Treaty Claims Commission ruled against individual claimants seeking redress for injuries and deaths from the explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The decision states that such injuries are national, not individual, claims against Spain and that seamen cannot obtain awards from the treaty process.
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Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
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Havana
Cuba
Spain
United States
Commission Amount Affected by Decision Escalates
The commission tied to the ruling stands at about 2.5 million dollars and could rise to 5 million if claimants had seen the decision as favorable.
Sharp Rise Expected as Sacramento River Rebounds
The Sacramento valley saw heavy rain overnight causing another surge in the Sacramento river after a rapid decline. Delta area reported over three inches of precipitation in 24 hours, with snow piling up in the mountains and Central Pacific tracks needing snow plows to maintain traffic. Snow continues in the Sierra regions.
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Sacramento Valley
Sacramento River
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Central Pacific Railroad
Summit
Central Pacific
Sierras
Seven or More Men Missing in Colorado Blizzards
Owners of property in Ingram Basin are alarmed by the disappearance of seven or more men reported to be at the site during last week’s heavy blizzards and snowslides. A searching party has left Telluride to locate the men as over 100 workers dig in the slides near the Liberty Bell in hopes of recovering any bodies amid a threatening weather forecast with another storm expected.
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Colo
Ingram Basin
Liberty Bell
Pacific Light and Power Co Formed in Southern California
In Los Angeles on March 6 a new firm, the Pacific Light and Power Company, with a 10 million dollar capital, consolidates regional electric interests. Incorporators include Henry Huntington J W Hellman A Horel Charles de Guigne William G Kerkhoff Kaspar Is Cohn and H W Q Melveny. The company aims to generate and supply electrical energy for light heat and power and to sell gas water for power irrigation and domestic use across Los Angeles and Southern California expanding the San Gabriel Electric Company into Kern river country.
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Henry E. Huntington
J. W. Hellman
A. Horel
Charles de Guigne
San Francisco
William G. Kerekhoff
Kasparis, Cohn
H. W. Q.melveny
Los Angeles
California
San Gabriel Electric Company
Kern River
Prince Henry Arrives in Snowbound Boston Amid Celebrations
Prince Henry's first view of Boston shows snow covered streets, bright flags, and a ceremonial escort. Cavalry, the Massachusetts Naval Brigade, and a band lined the route as the prince and his party traveled to the Hotel Somerset. Mayor Collins and city officials greeted them upon arrival, escorted by Rear Admiral Evans.
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Prince Henry
Massachusett
Somerset
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Collins
Doyle
Board of Aldermen
Dolan
Common Council
Evans
Officers to be tried for atrocious actions
Manila March chart 2 tial has been ordered to try Littleton T. Waller and Lieutenant John H. A. Day of the Marine corps on March 17 for executing natives of Samar without trial. One native was shot in the thigh tied to a tree, then in the arms, body, and finally killed. Friends attribute actions to mental strain from on island hardships.
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Sarar
Eskimos Kill Andree Andree Confirmed Dead
Winnipeg reports confirm the long discussed death of Swedish aeronaut Andree and his companions at the hands of Eskimos near Churchill Hudson Bay. Churchill post chief Alston writes after a two year search that searchers saw white men in Arctic belts. Eskimo attackers remain unidentified. News goes to the Swedish government.
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