Northwest Notes on West and Northwest Railroad News
The Nevada Commercial league backs a bill to create a railroad commission as state senate passes to move the Hawthorne county seat to Goldfield. Oregon Washington coal shortages pause freight. fires injure firemen including Chief Dulmace. An SP express derails near Deeth Nevada from a broken rail. one killed five hurt. Five Indians die in a jail fire at Umatilla Oregon. Beriberi treated in Cheyenne Union Pacific hospital. Spokane jurors convict Charles Filpot of murder. Oregon senators Bourne and Mulkey elected to US Senate. Large cement deal in Logan Montana with Cementon town plan. Debates on Nevada railroad regulation begin with a steering committee proposal. Fort Russell fire damages barracks. a boy is seriously injured. Various legal and political items from Montana to Nevada.
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State Senate
Hawthorne
Goldfield
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
John Dulmace
Denver
Robert Ceddey
Willam Martin
Southern Pacific
Deeth
Umatilla
West
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
M. Ma Twaki
Charles Filpot
Ness Cole
Spokane
Senate
United States
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Portland
Fred W. Mulkey
United States Court
Montana
Helena
Edward P. Mason
Riley Hud
Chicago
Fort Assiniboine
James Pingree
Aman Moore
Union Portland Cement Company
Ogden
Butte
Logan
Mont
Cementon
Folsom
Washoe County
Fort Russell
Wye
Fort Phimbir
Kingston Incident Closed by Governor Swettenham
London reports Swettenham formally withdraws his letter to Rear Admiral Davis and expresses regret. The incident is described as closed by the governor with extensive telegraphic communications to the colonial office and Washington. State Department officials will not discuss the withdrawal and note the president’s stance that Kingston episode is finished.
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Sinitly
Kingston
State Department
London
Swettenham
Davis
St Swettenham
Colonial Office
Washington
Foreign Office
Admiral Davis
Eighty Lives Snuffed Out In Mine Disaster
A massive explosion at the Stuart mine near Fayetteville West Virginia killed eighty or more miners who were 500 feet underground. Most victims were American and married with families, with over a dozen colored men and about twenty aliens among the dead. Rescue efforts began as soon as the shaft house could be repaired.
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Charlesto
W. Va
Stuart
Fayetteville
Full Fare for Soldiers Denied by Two Railroads
The Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads refused government special rates for transporting soldiers to and from San Francisco for the Philippines campaigns. Bids opened for moving 1,000 soldiers, 800 horses, and equipment to ports Robins and San Francisco, but only major railroads offered regular fares. Government agencies warned of continued difficulties and possible actions.
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Omaha
Union Pacific and
Northwestern
Philippines
San Francisco
Quarter Master's Department
Department of the Missouri
Tuveday
Cruha
San Brapeisco
Rush brings relief to starving Yakataga camp villagers
On January 12 the United States revenue cutter Rush received a telegram from Acting Governor Distn of Alaska reporting a critical provisioning shortage at the Yakataga beach camp. The vessel carried provisions to last five months, landing the cargo after perilous surf, rescuing twenty five men, nine women, and six children on the brink of starvation.
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United States Revenue Cutter
Rush
Distn
Alaska
Naylig
Yakatiga Beach
Yakataga Beach
Horrible Crime At Census Office Clerk Suspected In Murder
Washington police arrested M. K. Copeley, a census office clerk, on suspicion of murdering his wife Amanda Copeley and two children Rays mond, 2, and Ruth, 3 months. He reported a suicide by wife after a quarrel, then two shots were heard. investigators found the children hidden under bed coverings. He denies shooting any family member.
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Washington
M. K. Copeley
Amanda Copeley
Raysmond
Ruth
Copeleys
Copeley
Letter tied to Townsend murder hints at suicide motive
Police regard a letter found at the Brooklyn home of John Bell as a key clue in the Townsend homicide on Staten Island. The message, signed by Bell, laments a planned act and mentions Heaven meeting, touching a sister who was Hell’s wife and died a year earlier while under Townsend’s care.
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New York
Charles W. Townsend
Staten Island
Waa
Tuwaday
Touice
Brooklyn
John Bell
Bell
Howard
Vas Hell
Townsend
District Why A Jolt revision on military conscription
A Washington report describes a Monday session in the District of Columbia addressing wartime policies and the draft. It notes proposals related to troop mobilization, logistics, and potential changes to conscription rules. The article references public debate and a plan to mobilize defenses as part of wartime readiness.
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Washington
Columbia
Montans
Hay
Riimentie Tei
Aweipromuniative
Siwif Mitten
Weertie
Amelia Kim
Pepeaeti
Ion Lee
Mt Lyri
Abe
Wany Killed in Mine Explosion
A mine explosion at the Reden cont mine near Saarbruck caused heavy deaths with 150 to 200 workers killed and many more injured. Rescue efforts hampered by poisonous gas and fire, second explosion reported, officials count up to 160 dead but casualties may reach 300. Hongkong rain storm sinks over fifty Chinese boats with many drownings.
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Saarbruck
St. John-on-Star
Saarbuck
Reden
Hongkong
T le
Mine 15 Burning Near Van Houston N M
Willow mine No. 6 of the St Louis Rocky Mountain and Pacific company near Van Houston New Mexico caught fire Monday morning from a misplaced shot and is still burning. All miners except three escaped and it is believed they have been massacred. All attempts to res...
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Trinidad
Calo
Willow
St. Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Company
van Houston
N. M
Hile
Battle Over Desert Water Ends With Death at Bear's Wells
In Arizona desert near La Jomba two Desplain brothers, Bill and Lynn, sought water at Bear's Wells after a two week gold prospect. Jones, owner of the water hole, fired on them when they refilled their kegs. Jones was killed and Bill Desplain wounded in the clash.
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el Paso
Texas
Ariz
Jones
Bill Deeplain
Revolting crime of mother brands children with stove
In Harlem court Mia Kate Cravius, a stepmother, confessed to branding two children Nellie seven and Jennie five with a red hot stove after they made noise. She claimed a manic impulse, though the act caused injuries feared to be fatal. The case noted an odd mutual affection between accused and victims.
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New York
Nellie
Jennie
Magistrate House
Harlem
Mia
Kate Cravius
Six Die In Fire At Cocheco Mill In Dover NH
Dover reports that at least six workers perished when the Cocheco Manufacturing No 1 mill burned. Fire officials initially said no employees were missing but later divers found six unidentifiable bodies in the mule room. Loss estimated around 600000 dollars.
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Dover
Cocheco Manufacturing Company
Lx Boya
Kanine City Athletes Injured In Fort Riley Runaway
Seven Kanine City Athlete club players and Lieutenant Moxtiler of the artillery corps were hurt when their carryall overturned after a runaway down a hill near Fort Riley Kansas. Lieutenant Megtler suffered a compound fracture of the leg and the others were badly cut and bruised.
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Fort Riley
Kansas
Kanine City
Moxtiler
Artillery Corps
Megtler
Bruland
Judge Boley and Ty Boats Court Delivers Retirement Notice
JUDGE BEA IY Boley and Wahe James Ty Boats preside over a sixteen year term in the VWolted Binies District Court. The judge announced retirement procedures effective from Minday, with retirement services and a pension plan discussed for March.
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Boley
James Ty Boats
Binies Court
Dighu
Minday
Unclear historical gathering described near Los Angeles
Fragmentary report mentions a party of 200 prominent citizens in Los Angeles, with names and places garbled. It references a luncheon, a worker at a venue, and a Marine Gardens area, but many details are unreadable. No clear date, event, or outcome is discernible from the text provided.
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Avalon
Alan Mie
Wood Hiryab
Lew Angeles
Whyes
Fenton
Uip
Calutlin
Olmburmiy
Bryan
Marine Gardens
Blane
Exoneration Granted After Colorado Coal Complex Disaster
A coroner jury exonerated Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and its employees in a deadly explosion that killed twenty four people and injured nearly one hundred. The verdict, reached Sunday, clears the firm and staff of responsibility in the tragedy near Treauo J. Lumley.
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Trinkiad
Primera Milne
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Tran
Treauo J
Baltind Blackmailer Trial Yields Wilted Verdict
A damaged report describes a criminal case where a Wiltol noander verdict was delivered by four jurors. It mentions G Baynde confronting Willan Whiteley and references Wake Wyhiery Hanlon. The text records employees testifying and a claim tied to a fortune amid a tragedy.
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Landon
Baynde
Willan Whiteley
Erie
Congress Debates Aid to Farmers and Freight
A fragmented report notes a congressional session discussing agricultural appropriations and road or transport issues. It mentions Wa Uib Wake, Wake repiarte d the timbers, and a shale ly velo of 16 to 86 in a disrupted paragraph.
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Jean Cheeolkile
New York
Grea Trust to Guild a Great City in Gary Ind
The Geo corporation announced a purchase of 2600 gorea of land in the new town of Gary Indiana for 1,000,000 dollars. This largest transaction supports the sheol cars operation and plans to develop 1000 acres of land into an industrial city, with projected investment of 7,000,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Blazeh Geo Corporation
Tt le Annamond
Hmm
Gary
Ind
le Wind
Murder mystery grips city as arrest in Dec. death
Authorities trace brutal murder of a prominent family member to a suspect named in a citywide arrest. The case hinges on evidence found at the victim's home and surrounding neighborhoods, with officials promising further charges.
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el Paco
Toxue
Juares
Rogalada
Ile
Wy Youn
Etreeta
Emperor Willem’s Birth Day Celebrated Nationwide
Berlin Emperor Willem’s birthday celebration drew large crowds as the imperial family appeared on stage amid cheering. He issued an ordinance restricting penalties for certain malpractices to cases with premeditation and evil intent, clarifying exemption for unintentional acts.
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Berlin
Willigin
Mperor
Willem
Lamaravoe
Swettenhans Severely Scored Over Handling Jamaica Relief
Kingston Jamaica—Governor Swettenhams severe criticism erupts as relief work stalls. Officials report chaos with the governor’s curbing orders delaying rebuilding and safety measures while the city hurries to shelter earthquake victims. The Daily Telegraph notes his absence from coordinated action and cites a ban on rebuilding without city surveyor approval as causing delays and discontent.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Swettenhams
Daily Telegraph
Trans-Missouri Dry Farming Congress Opens in Salt Lake
Denver hosts the Trans Mississouri Dry Farming congress with over 300 delegates from west of the Missouri River and about 1 000 attendees. Officers elected include Fisher Harris Salt Lake as president Grat Donohue Denver as first vice president Arthur Briggs San Francisco as second vice president and Colonel EJ Bell Wye as third vice president. Salt Lake City chosen as next meeting site as Albany hotel hall proves insufficient.
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Denver
Fisher Harris
Salt Lake
J. Je Donohue
Arthur Briggs
San Francisco
EJ. Bell
Wye
The
Bee
Missouri House passes anti cigarette bill in Jefferson City
The Missouri House in Jefferson City passed an anti cigarette bill by a wide vote Thursday afternoon. The measure prohibits the sale manufacture or giving away of cigarettes to anyone under the law. Individuals may possess cigarettes but cannot sell or hand them out under penalties including fines for violations.
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Jefferson City
Mohe House
Woman Falls From Third Story Window in Chicago
Police report woman named Me Mune O'Donnell fell from a window on the third story of a building in Chicago after a quarrel with her husband. Neighbors heard the couple arguing late at night. the husband says the wife was in bed, while neighbors dispute the scene.
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Chicago
O'Donnell
Toler Lonlhee
Ulling
Fragmented Report Describes Battle Between Mexican and U S Forces
A garbled account from El Paso outlines a clash on the Yaoi river involving Mexican troops and U S sides, listing alleged injuries and a violent confrontation. The text mentions a hospital, a vault at night, and a debate over local security measures, with references to congressional figures and agricultural policy amid ongoing tensions.
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el Paso
Texac
Sonora
Yaoi
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