Montana and regional news wrapup across multiple incidents
Montana senate kills an initiative bill and weighs an increase in exposition funds to 42000 while Washington acts on liquor and anti trust. Reports of drownings, ambush and shootings in Montana and Colorado spark patrols. A Duluth man shoots a coach passenger, a man dies by suicide in Livingston, and others face court actions for robberies, embezzlement, and accidents. Fire at a Cheyenne Masonic temple causes heavy loss and injuries. Elk die in Jackson Hole from deep snow. a Kalispell child breaks his neck. Missoula bookkeeper accused of embezzlement. Denver hosts its first fat stock show with Colorado governor in attendance.
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Washington Senate
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Denver
Charles Delaney
Jackson
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Hole
Colorado
Great Falls
Washington
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de J. A. Mennoth
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Butte
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Alamein
Delaware Elects Alle nden and Balry to Two Senate Terms
Delaware lawmakers settled a deadlock by electing State Senator J Frank Allendon to the long term Senate seat ending 197.7 and Congressman Lewis Holser Balry to the short term. The move is viewed as an Addicks victory with pressure on regular Republicans in Washington influencing the outcome amid Cuban treaty negotiations and European reactions.
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Delaware
J. Frank Allendon Republican
Lewis Holser
Congressman Hall
Washington
State Department
France
Europe
Extraordinary Senate session proclamation by Roosevelt
The president proclaims an extraordinary occasion requiring the Senate to convene at the Capitol in Washington on the Sunday of March next at noon. All entitled members must attend. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, with John Hay as secretary of state, in Washington in 1903.
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Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate of the United Stans
Washington
United States
Theodore Noosevelt
John Hay
Drowned in Streets Across Northwestern Ohio Towns
Severe floods hit Findlay Lima Tiffin Marysville Upper Sandusky and nearby towns as water rose to streets. Sam Moffatt Nel son Jacobs and Henry Thomas drowned in Findlay while Dayli Diviey was swept away and drowned near Fremont.
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Toledo
Ohio
Matmee
Findlay
Lima
Tiffin
Marysville
Upper Sanducky
Sam Moffatt
Nelson Jacobs
Henry Thomas
Fremont
Dayli Diviey
Still Killing Ladrones Near Mariquiana
A detachment of scouts commanded by Lieutenant Nickerson attacked and defeated a body of ladrones near the village of Mariquiana seven miles from Manila. Before daylight Monday the unit pressed the attack. After an hour of fighting the Spaniards were routed with nineteen killed and many wounded. No casualties for the scouts.
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Mariquiana
Manila
Tragedy in Nebraska Farm Family Quarrel
Mrs Soren Anderson attempted to poison her husband and 10 year old daughter with carbolic acid then swallowed the remaining bottle. The husband died, the daughter is not expected to recover. An earlier report cites a separate event involving Captain Owens and a British vessel, with unclear connections and historical references.
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Soren Anderson
Vyung
Convict Kills Jail Officer in Jol at Olympia
An inmate identified as Benson killed jailer Morrell in Olympia Washington after a struggle at the inner door. Benson fled through the outer door pursued by Jesse Mills and others, wounded the jailer with a pipe, and fled into the streets leaving a trail of blood in the corridor.
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Christ Henpom
Olympia
Waab
David Morrell
Node
Baneon
Jesse Mills
Picent
Benson
Memmott
Morrell
Protest Against Smoot Seated in Senate Sparks Campaign
A protest against seating Senator elect Smoot, signed by the Inter Denominational Council of Women for Christian am Paternitic Services, alleges he belongs to a secret organization. It claims the group seeks a theocratic rule and that his election was aided by that membership.
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Council of Women For
Christian Am
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Senate
Spring Freshets Cause Death Across the South
Spring freshets and two days of rain with high winds hit the south causing drownings and injuries. Six people drowned crossing the Ohio near Hickman Kentucky as their boat struck driftwood. Five were hurt when a tornado swept Hickory Level Georgia. Railroads and crops suffered, Kentucky and Tennessee reported flood damage and fires were feared in Middinstero.
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Kentucky
Tennesare
Rome
Totlow Creek
War clouds over Europe threaten Turkey Russia clash
An editorial from Saint Petersburg argues that only appeasing language toward Turkey can avert war with Russia. It warns that Turkish forces, boosted by German arms, could invade Macedonian bands across the Bulgarian frontier, risking a broader conflict in the spring.
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St. Petersburg
Turkey
Russia
Hr Peterapurg
Tariff legislation urged for Philippines amid unrest
President roosevelt and Taft administration push for passage of a Philippine tariff bill to calm unrest and deter outbreaks. Congress is urged to enact lower duties on Philippine products, while Senator Lodge and allies push for the measure with slim chances of success.
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Manda
Tafts
Opiniin
Tludon
Philippines
Congress
Lodge
Ier
Extra Session Likely Over Pending Senate Legislation
Cabinet discussions center on Cuban reciprocity and Panama canal treaties. With doubts over Senate ratification this session, an extraordinary session seems probable if treaties fail. No opening date set, but likely soon after current session ends. Administration hopes essential Philippines legislation may pass.
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Senate
Philippines
Reotea
Gificore Wih
Regular Army
Czar Pushes Massive Finnish Relief and Railway Plans
The Czar orders swift relief for famine struck Finland including the Pro Kjellinsalmi to Kayana railroad at 700000 dollars and the Alnaborg Tornea line approved by the senate. He funds 2 million for further rail construction and 400000 for peasant loans, plus 140100 for public works chiefly swamp drainage.
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Senate
Cour
America
Finland
McCormick
Protest Against Seating Senator Reed Smoot
A protest led by Rev. J Le Leightingh of East Lake City alleges Reed Smoot practised polygamy in Utah and urges the Senate to compel disclosure of church secret marriage records. The document cites Smoot’s alleged plural wife, notes lack of maiden names, and includes his quoted remark denying the charge.
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Lake
Indy
Utah
Union of States
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Bainta
First Presidency
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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United States
Free Presidency
Eald Reed
Senate
Masked robbers assault Toledo area family in brutal home invasion
Ten masked robbers battered doors at a residence near Toledo, binding and torturing Mr and Mrs Christian Joehlin and two children while demanding 20000. They torched faces, looted 600 dollars in valuables, and fled. A connected Chicago shooting killed Henry Carr aged 32 during a murder feud, while Butte police pursue Ralph Texler linked to a divorce scheme. A New York City doctor’s daughter died after a gun accident in Pennsylvania.
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Christian Joehlin
Toledo
John Anderson
Joseph Joehlin
Butte
Ralph Texler
Toslern
Pennsylvania
Brock
Tonler
Hutte
Turbulent 19th Century News Mix From North America to Europe
A chaotic digest reports fires in Lowell Massachusetts killing eight and injuries elsewhere, mining explosions in Auburn New York, and a powder mill blast. It notes political figures in Wisconsin and Indiana, a murder case in Indianapolis, earthquakes in Spain, revolts in Santo Domingo, a fatal accident in North Dakota, and a crime wave involving traffic in young women. Also mentions rail and shipping concerns, banking fraud, and proposed tariffs and treaty issues.
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