San Francisco Bay Builds Two Immense Dry Docks
The article reports construction of two giant dry docks in San Francisco Bay, one at Hunter’s Point and one at Mare Island navy yard, to handle larger merchant and naval vessels. It notes regional trade growth with China and Japan, defense needs, and a forthcoming wireless telegraph link from the Farallon Islands to augment coastal military communications.
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Dmmence Dry Docks
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Newport News
Hunter’s Point
Mare T Island Navy Yard
China
Japan
Philo
Hong Kong
Hunter's Point
San Francisco dock plans reveal drydock details and costs
The report outlines a U S government drydock at Mare Island with a 40 foot water depth, a six month completion and 500 000 dollar cost, plus a larger plan at Point Richmond funded by Santa Fe and Standard Oil. It notes additional floating docks, seven miles of wharfage, and a nine mile water front to accommodate growing vessel sizes. J M Scanland.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Hunter’s Point
Hunter's Point
Mare Island
Tlanter's Point
Point Richmond
Santa Fe Railroad
Standard Oil Companies
Santa Fea Company
San Francisco
J M Scanland
Mare Island Drydock Restricted to American Warships
The article argues Mare Island dock is reserved for U S warships while expanding Asiatic commerce requires bigger docks and ships. It notes Mare Island’s 500 ft dock built 19 years ago at a loss of about 43000000, Newport News dock 827 ft long with 30 ft depth, and plans to extend northwest facilities as Pacific coast gains strategic maritime importance amid Japan’s recent changes.
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Pacific Coast
United States
Japan
Great Britain
mid-Pacific
Ara
Golden Gate
California
France
Germany
Russia
Farallone Islands
Mare Island
Mare Island Navy Yard
Newport News
Wuntington
Halifax
Croton
Conn
Pacific
Morning hour misconception in Senate explained
A Washington Star note discusses the so called morning hour in the U S Senate describing its two hour length and noon start, its origin from an 1888 Hear resolution, and how it schedules petitions bills and committee reports before the calendar hill is taken up at two o clock leading to lengthy speeches. It cites Senator Joar of Massachusetts as expanding the period and notes the routine around pension bills and calendar matters. A comic exchange from Town Topics follows.
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United States Senate
Washington Star
Senate
Jloar
Massachusetts
Hear
Walking In Love and Light in Ephesians Teachings
The lesson analyzes Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians focusing on walking in love purity and light. It explains duties and the spirit guiding Christian life amid worldliness urging vigilance in using opportunities for good deeds and avoiding corrupting influences.
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Paul
Rome
Philemon
Ephesus
Christ
God
Chaike
Clips and Calls Spark Sporadic Notes From City
The clipping notes price rises and water shortages forcing a suspension of Lime News. A stray note warns the man who left the gate to Benschoter's pasture to return to town. Arcadia and Loop City chatter mention editorial crosswinds and a marriage to be announced.
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Benschoter
Neb
Arcadia
Kao
Tragic Cape Cod Lifesavers Toll After Stranded Barge Rescue
In Chatham Massachusetts seven Monomoy Lifesaving Station crew members die while attempting to save five men from the stranded barge Wadenn. Captain Elmer Mayo braces a dangerous rescue, saving Lemuel Ellis only. five Wadenn crew perished. The wreck occurred off Monomoy Point in Nantucket Sound amid gale conditions.
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Chatham
Mass
Monomoy
Cape Cod
Wadenn
Lemuel Ellis
Elmer Mayo
John C. Fitzpatrick
William H. Mack
Cleveland
Boutell Towing and Transportation Co
Capt
Marshall Savers
Harwich
Monomoy Point
Nantucket Sound
Smith
Tyannis
Eldredge
Wadena
Aldredge
Mr Mack
Mayo
Dory
Ellis
New National Bank Notes Roll Out in 1902 Series
Washington announces the first delivery of the 1902 series national bank notes issued to new banks and those expanding charters. Denominations available now are $10 and $20 with future $5, $50, and $100 notes forthcoming, each bearing portraits of Harrison McKinley McCulloch Sherman and Knox on various faces.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
National Bank
Baoks
Harrison
McKinley
McCullooch
Sherman
John J. Knox
Afl Returns to Work After Large Boston Strike
Boston March 18 The great strike of last week involving 20 000 union men was wiped out Monday as nearly every worker returned to duties under conditions only slightly changed from those at the start of the dispute.
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Boston
126th Anniversary Evacuation Memorial Unveiled in South Boston
Boston observes the 126th anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by British forces with the unveiling of a monument at Dorchester Heights. The Massachusetts memorial honors the New England militia and Washington. A military parade preceded the ceremony. Senator Ledpe delivered a historical oration.
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Boston
Boton
Dorchester Heights
Missahhusetts
New England
Washington
Ledpe
Accident in Indianapolis Leaves Woman Severely Injured
A violent incident in Indianapolis involving Marel and Mrs doses Whine Steven resulted in a woman being struck, dragged by a shaft, and scalp torn from her head. She is hospitalized and believed to survive the injuries.
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Indianapolis
Marel
Steven Ox
Doorkeeper Named for Wyoming House Seat
Washington reports March events designate F B Lyons of Cuba Wyoming as doorkeeper to succeed the late Glenn in the state house role.
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Washington
F B Lyons
Cuba
Glenn
Ship Subsidy Bill Passed by Senate in 42 to 31 Vote
After a long debate the Senate approved the ship subsidy bill by 42 to 31. Key Republicans Allison Dolliver Spooner Quarles and Proctor Dillingham voted no, while McLaurin Democrat of South Carolina sided with passage. Amendments were limited and most did not alter the bill’s core provisions.
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Allison and Dolliver
Iowan
Spooner and Quarles
Wisconsin
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
McLaurin
South Carolina
Allison
Frye
Commerce Committee
Gan
Mr. West
Missouri
Patterson
Colorado
Pettus
Alabama
Spooner
Congress
Ilanna
J. Pierpont Morgan
Leyland Line
Riotous Student Demonstration in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on March 18 more than 10 000 students sparked a day of clashes with police and troops. About 100 arrests were made as authorities mobilized reserves and cavalry, artillery, and infantry. Several were injured, none fatally, amid ongoing street battles and a later confrontation near the czarina’s open sleigh passage.
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St. Petersburg
Plot to destroy Austro-Hungarian warships alarms Vienna
A plot to destroy the Austro-Hungarian warships Klapsburg and Arpad at Pola triggered government alerts after dynamite thefts in Trieste. Anonymous letters warned of peril. ships have been guarded as authorities investigate the threat.
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Vienna
Klapsburg
Arpad
Pola
Trieste
Hapsburg
State moves to collect delinquent taxes in Ohio
Attorney General Sheets and State Author Guilbert report several million dollars in delinquent taxes awaiting collection due to treasurers' inaction. A bill would mandate prosecutors sue to recover it, with removal by county commissioners if treasurers persist in refusals.
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Columbus
Guilbert
Fire Warden Blames Carelessness in Fairmount Co Fire
Fire Warden Miller reports to Director Salon the Fairmount Manufacturing Co blaze was caused by carelessness. He cites friction in mixing sulfur, potash, sand and blueing. mixer William Fish attempted to move a flaming bowl, spilling mixture into a sulphur barrel and panicking. Mixing these chemicals is deemed dangerous.
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Cleveland
Miller
Direcctor Salon
Fairmount Manufacturing Co
Ile
William Fish
Negroes to Organize League for Recognition in Springfield
In Springfield on March 15 the city’s Negro community plans a meeting to form a league aimed at race advancement. After a campaign to nominate a Black candidate to the school board gained some traction, preachers urge organized action. Speakers indicate demands include recognition as teachers and securing at least one Black clerk per store.
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Springfield
Many Politicians Growl Over County Enrollment Issues
Cleveland voters voiced discontent as the Republican county central committee faces a mandamus suit. The action targets alleged transfer errors in moving enrolled voters from the registration books to precinct lists, challenging the fairness of candidate enrollment.
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Cleveland
Republican County Central Committee
Toledo Plant Collapses Beside Lake Shore Rail Line
In Toledo on March 18 the large Toledo Metal Wheel Co plant collapsed beside the Lake Shore railroad as a westbound passenger train passed. The structure fell across the track, narrowly missing the rear coach. Authorities suspect repeated train traffic weakened the walls.
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Toledo
Toledo Metal Wheel Co
Lake Shore
Fire destroys Randall Mattress Co building in Cleveland
A major blaze at the Randall Mattress Co at 205 Viaduct in Cleveland Friday nearly wiped out the nine story Crick building. The fire caused about 40000 in damage and could have sparked a panic among about 100 workers if flames started an hour sooner.
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Cleveland
Randall Mattress Co
Crick
Miners Strike at Newcastle After Boss Fight Incident
One hundred miners at Hanging Rock Co miners near Newcastle struck yesterday after a miner who fought with a boss was not discharged. Strikers say all union miners in Lawrence county will walk out April 16 unless the operators pay the Indianapolis seat.
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Hanging Rock Co
Newcastle
Lawrence County
Indianapolis
Pastor Jenkins Accepts Brooklyn Call After Second Offer
Rev J Alex Jenkins of the First Congregational Church in Zanexsville has received a second call from Imminicel Congregational Church of Brooklyn and will accept it after declining a prior offer.
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J. Alexander Jenkins
First Congregational Church
Imminicel Congregatonal Church of
Brooklyn
Prominent Young Man Shot Father in Martin's Ferry
Martin's Ferry March 18 Deore Powles, a prominent young man, shot his father Henri Bowles causing fatal injuries after the father came home drunk and allegedly assaulted the boy's mother. The incident prompted inquiries and local officials to review charges and state matters.
Ohio Legislature Passes Bills in Senate and House
Ohio lawmakers in Columbus advance measures across both chambers. Bills cover prosecuting attorney approval of cost bills, shared sewer ventures, park bond authority, uniform laws on bills of lading and marriage, and tax collection reforms. Senate actions include fire loan limits, electric railway consolidations, veteran record certification, and primary election changes. house bills expand animal docking penalties, reduce state printing, and establish a county office inspection bureau.
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Seleet
Senate
Yates
Cvil
Ward
Inc & Case
Supreme Court
Cleveland Parks
House
State Board of Agriculture
Warner
Cuyahoga
Ofilo State
Ohio
Miami
Ohio National Guard
United States Army
Priton Facia
Allege Pont Office Robber Arrested In Ohio
Everett Nehy, named in post office robberies across Ohio in the past three months, is jailed at police headquarters on charges tied to the theft of the general store and post office at Ploorseen Delaware County. A blizzard and snowstorm hit Detroit as a boy fell into a cistern while playing near a barn.
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Cohoabus
Everett Nehy
Ohio
Pele
Coltery
Aon Mi Phersen
Ploorseen
Dehaway County
Roby
Columbus
Moultrie
Velbattes
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