Nevada railroad reform sparks state committee plan
Fragmented notes report a proposed steering committee for railroad legislation in Nevada. The item also notes injuries from a Denver fire, a fatal rail crash near Iweth, Oregon, and various court cases including a Spokane murder conviction.
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Railroad Commission
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Goldfield
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Raltronda
John Dulmage
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Robert Geddes
William Martin
Southern Pacific
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Heriher
Wie Colonie Rifle Hospital
Cheyenne
M. Makeold
Union Pacific
Charles Fipot
Ness Cole
Spokane
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United States
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Fred W. Mulkey
United States Court
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Aman Moore
Union Portland Cement Company
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Wanhow County
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Wyo
McDonald
Swettenhams Severely Scored Over Relief Delays in Kingston
The Daily Telegraph condemns Governor Brettenham for hindering relief work in Kingston Jamaica. Officials say his disorganization and interference delay earthquake aid, building repairs, and enforcement of housing regulations. Local leaders urge subordinates to manage urgent tasks without his constant involvement.
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Jamaica
Brettenham
Daily Telegraph
Ueelty
Tin Head
TransMissouri Dry Farming congress opens in Salt Lake
Denver report says the TransMissouri Dry Farming congress organized Friday with over 300 delegates and about 1 000 total attendees. Salt Lake City hosts next meeting at a unanimous choice, with Fisher Harris as president and J J Dono hue as first vice president. The Albany hotel venue proved too small for the audience and the convention moved to the First Baptist church in Jefferson City Missouri. In a separate action, Missouri lawmakers passed an anti cigarette bill by 100 to 22, banning sale and giving away cigarettes or papers, with personal use allowed.
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Fisher Harris
Salt Lake
J. J. Donohue
Arthur Briggs
San Francisco
Third View
Wye
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Atutes
Territories
Missouri River
Jefferson Chty
Tragic Fall in Chicago Then Siege Reports
In Chicago Mrs. Anne ODonnell was found dying after a third story fall amid a spousal quarrel. Neighbors say the couple argued overnight and the husband claimed she walked in her sleep. Separate dispatches note the Yaqui War in Sonora with Mexican forces defeating Yaquis along the Yaqui river and heavy losses on both sides. Washington coverage reports the House passing local bills and debates on fire insurance after the San Francisco earthquake. Havana notes a government commission citing a possible leprosy cure linked to Dr Matias Duque amid wartime medical experiments.
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Anne O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Washington
Kahn
California
San Francisco
Havana
Matias ‘Duque
General Alger Dies After Old Age Illness in City
Washington mourns as Senator Alger of Michigan dies at his home after a long illness. The Senate and House adjourned upon news of his death. Secretary Taft announced the passing and ordered flags at half mast. President Roosevelt proposes insurance reform in the District of Columbia and lauds Alger’s service in a memorial message. Archbishop of the West Indies thanks the United States for relief aid and naval visits after a cablegram from Kingston relief committee chair.
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Enok Nuttall
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Davis
Oklahoma Pro vision for State Ownership Emerges
Guthrie notes a constitutional convention amendment to enshrine the right to engage in business and the exercise of common carrier rights, tied to a proposed state oil refinery. A related provision on the refinery will be debated on the floor, while railroad capacity concerns are addressed by officials before the Interstate Commerce Commission. London murder suicide shocks city as founder of a major department store is shot, and the assailant kills himself.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Hill
London
Fatal mine explosion wrecks Saarbruck coal shaft
A mine disaster at the Redeo coal mine near Saarbruck kills and traps hundreds of workers. Rescue efforts are hampered by toxic gases and a subsequent fire a second blast raises the casualty toll as low-level passages collapse and officials debate flooding the workings.
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Saarbruck
Morniig
Redeo
St Johmenstar
Saarbuck
Reden Poast
Waterhole Feud Ends in Death in Desert Battle
Two prospectors at Boar's Wells in the Arinua desert clash over a waterhole. Jonas blocks filling kegs, vows to enforce its ownership, and a fight follows leaving Jonas dead and Bill Desplain badly wounded. The scene underscores water scarcity and peril in the desolate region.
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Arinua
Bil
Igun
Terrific squall sinks boats in Hongkong harbor
A fierce rain squall struck Hongkong on Monday morning sinking over fifty Chinese craft in ten minutes. More than 300 natives were drowned with no white casualties. Hotel launches rescued many occupants. near Van Houston a mine fire trapped workers, with only three escaping and rescue efforts ongoing.
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Hongkong
Honghous
Runaway Injures Athletes and Lieutenant at Fort Riley
Seven members of the Kansas City Athlete Slob basketball team and Lieutenant Megitler of the artillery corps were injured when their carry-all overturned after a runaway down a hill near the railway station. Lieutenant Megtler suffered a compound fracture of the leg. others sustained deep cuts and bruises.
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Fort Riley
Kansas
Mems
Kansas City
Slob
Megitler
Artillery Corps
Megttler
Judge Beatty Resigns From Idaho Federal Bench
James H. Beatty announces resignation after sixteen years as United States District Judge for Idaho. He asks Roosevelt to appoint a successor before March 4 and offers no reason for retirement. The move comes as he reaches pension age.
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Boine
Tiinto
James H. Beatty
United States Court For the District
Exoneration for Primera wine explosion case reached
Coroner's jury verdict absolves Colorado Fuel Iron company and its workers of blame for the Primera wine explosion that killed twenty four. Nearly 100 witnesses testified. Reese J. Lumley’s body has not been found.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Fuel @ Iron company
Reese J. Lumley
Panama Canal Feasibility Debate Criticized In London Speech
Philippe Bunau Varilla former Panamanian minister blasts American opposition to the canal project in a London address to the British Society of partisans. He argues the French plan is more feasible and warns continued resistance would deprive the world of a perfected and safe commerce route after years of effort.
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London
Phillippe Bunau-Varilla
Panama Republic
United States
British Society of Parte
Panama
Greeley Poseur and The Sea Tree Myths
Description of Horace Greeley’s alleged clothing poseur habits in a public room and street. Also mentions fanciful sea tree life with claims of 1,600 foot sea trees, bladders forming balloons, and giant sea anemone like structures, attributed to an Exchange commentary.
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Horace Greeley
Gresley
Greeley
Kenius
Miss Marie Shedlock Inspires Kids With Fairy Tale Turns
A humorous tale portrays Miss Marie Shedlock famed for a novel children's show. Dressed as a fairy Mina Shedlock delights listeners with Hans Andersen stories and witty exchanges. A party at a New York millionaire’s home features a quip about the early worm.
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Worm
Marie Shedlock
Mina Shedlock
Hans Andersen
New ‘York
Misa Shadlock
Mina Shedrock
Wedding Reflections: Cream of the Family
Two speakers recall a fashionable wedding and speak of the bride as the lan daughter. They note the parents cried after the ceremony, joking that they wept over spilled milk, amid the family’s hushed mood and humor.
Above the Law Parmer Green and the Sheriff
A rustic exchange notes Parmer Green knocked down by a talloon anchor and argues that the critters are above the law. Farmer Brown dismisses kicking as futile while Josh asks about the sheriff. The quip reflects frontier humor from the Houston Post with a nod to Carlyle on the joy of work.
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Parmer Green
Galders
Farmer Brown
Josh
Houston Post
Patchy Wall Paper Patch Work Description
A fragment describes applying a patch to wallpaper and letting the new piece blend in with a warm light until colors fade to match. Then tear the whitened edge and the applied piece becomes less conspicuous as it blends with the wall.
Fashion’s Decres at Booksellers
A shopper apologizes at a bookseller, noting some volumes are masters and mocks of binding that clash with her library's decor. She declines to purchase due to binding not matching her shelves.
Simple edge test for counterfeit coins gains juror support
At a central criminal court session an unusual number of charges for making and uttering counterfeit coin prompted a juror foreman to propose a public test. The test. cut the milled edges of coins to see shaving, a practical idea endorsed by a police sergeant for use on buses and in shops.
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Central Criminal Court
Ondon Tribune
Late Stayers Hint From Boers to End Gores
In South Africa candies light homes and a pin in the candle signals departing guests. Mrs. Barly, visiting the Transvaal, adopts the custom at her Washington home, removing electric lights for candles. Mr Stayint attends the first call after the change, asking why the mother pins the candle. the reply cites Boer practice as a safe farewell.
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South Africa
Barly
Washington
Transvaal
Stayint
Early
Miss Early
Harper's Weekly
Drawer Misadventure Ends With a Crash
A hurried Jones fights a stubborn drawer in a dim basement. He bursts free with a rush, tumbles to the stairs, and disrupts a tense moment with a shouting Maria and an unspoken jab at a friend named Henry, ending with a quip from John A Howland.
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Maria
Henry
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