Senator Money in Knife Scuffle with Streetcar Conductor
Senator Money of Mississippi clashed with a streetcar conductor after boarding the wrong car and refusing a second fare. Money drew a knife, the conductor and passengers struggled to eject him, and the conductor sustained several cuts before the car halted. Money later appeared at the capitol. the conductor was arrested on a warrant.
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Washington
Senator Money
Mississippi
Money
Capitol
Sensation at Woman's Presbyterian Meeting in Omaha
Report from Utah prepared by Mrs. M T Allen of Salt Lake City drew sharp attention at the Northwest board session in Omaha. The Utah report described a crisis with renewed polygamy teaching and Mormon children barred from Gentile schools as religion and state become too closely linked.
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Omaha
Woman’s Presbyterian Board of Misions of the
Northwest
Utah
M T. Allen
Salt Lake City
Nomination At Indiana Republican State Convention
Indianapolis April 24 The Republican State convention adopted a platform and nominated a ticket after a hot debate over endorsing the gold standard. A substitute plank was adopted after removing the bank asset currency clause. Charles W. Miller of Goshen nominated for attorney general on the third ballot.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chas. W. Miller
Goshen
Wiped Out Fire Destroys Sarcoxie Business District
In Sarcoxie Missouri on April 23 the business section suffered a destructive fire destroying several stores. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage and injured two people. Local firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Sarcoxie
Ftre
Rebels battle in Venezuela as generals die and vanish
Report from Port of Spain dated April 24 states government forces attacked revolutionists in the mountainous district near Capmana Venezuela. General Castillo was killed while command of the government forces retreated in rout. General Escalante, second in command, is missing. The situation in Venezuela remains very critical.
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General Castillo
General Escalante
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Capmana
Venezuela
Strikers remain orderly in Paterson as Silk Dye mills idle
In Paterson New Jersey April 24 the Silk Dye houses' operators made no general move to resume work and no disorder occurred in strike districts. Striking helpers gathered near shops to press pay demands but conducted themselves without demonstrations. Police reserves stood ready and reports said strikers remained orderly with no trouble anticipated.
Lands bill passes to US sale of Danish West Indies
Copenhagen April 24 The Lands bill today approved the majority report on a treaty to sell the Danish West India Islands to the United States by 382 votes. The treaty now goes to the Folketing for discussion.
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Copenhagen
Landsthing
Danish West India Islands
United States
Folkething
Fire erodes a Block in Des Moines Iowa
A large fire in Red Oak today destroyed an entire block causing an estimated loss of 225000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames for hours but could not prevent total ruin of several buildings. Authorities investigate the cause of the blaze and assess structural damage across the area.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Red Oak
Baltimore Elks leader cuts throat in Helena incident
J A Dif fenbaugh of Baltimore once Exalted Ruler of the Elks and a prominent Mason, while temporarily insane, cut his throat with a razor and lashed both wrists in Helena Montana this morning. He missed major arteries and will recover.
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Helena
Mont
J. A. Diffenbaugh
Baltimore
the Elks
Transvaal officials meet Orange Free State commander in chief
Balmoral April 24 report that Secretary of State Reitz of the Transvaal and Lucas Myers commander in chief of the Orange Free State forces conferred with Myers command burghers. No leaks on outcomes as Reitz moved to Pietersburg to meet Commandant Beyers.
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Transvaal
Orange Free State
Balmoral
Reitz
Lucas Myers
Myers
Pietersburg
Beyers
Clark and Police Pursue Senator on Bicycles
Senator Clark of Montana was stopped by two bicycle policemen for allegedly speeding beyond 12 miles per hour near the Senate annex. The chauffeur was summoned to appear in police court tomorrow and Clark said he would fight the case to the end while denying any intent to violate regulations.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Senate
Chaffeur
Fort Hall Reservation
United States
Fort Bridger
United States Senate
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Boise
Senate adopts resolution on Buffington Crozier carriage reports
In Washington on April 24 the Senate adopted Proctor of Vermonts resolution directing the Secretary of War to send to the Senate all reports about the Buffington Crozier carriage. The Philippine government bill was taken up as Rawlins spoke in opposition. The House resumed consideration of oleomargarine bill amendments. all opponent amendments were rejected and Senate amendments to those amendments were adopted.
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Washington
Senate
Proctor
Vermont
Secretary of War
Rawlins
House
Agricultural Committee
Water Rights Sparks Fear Over Bear River Drainage
The Bear River water dispute grows as Idaho plans canal diversions to Snake River basin. Utah engineers warn two fifths of Salt Lake basin water may come from Bear River. Notices allege 2000 and 8000 cubic feet of flood waters appropriated for storage at Mud Lake Bear Lake and distribution to lands across Idaho and Utah, plus Oxford Creek water for reservoir storage and irrigation, and five cubic feet for Edward Murphy near McCammon.
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Utah
Idaho
Bear River
Bear Lake
Lake
Portneuf
Snake River
Salt Lake
County Recorder’s Office
Lucian L. Nunn
William Storey
A. L. Woodhouse
Wm. B. Searle
Eldon P. Bacon
Mud Lake
Bannock
Oneida
Cache
Box Elder
John J. Croshaw
Laron Andrus
J. H. Hardwick
J. W. Baker
W. Lake
Oxford Reseroir & Irrigating Company
County Recorder
Oxford Creek
Oxford
Edward Murphy
McCammon
Street Car Line Franchises to Be Sought by City Council
Messrs E E Calvin Geo H Olmstead and R Sneed will seek two city council franchises at the next meeting. One covers poles wire pipes for an electric light and steam heating plant. The other grants right to maintain a street railroad with track and switches and permissible wiring. Proposals were altered from earlier versions withdrawn.
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Messrs
E. E. Calvin
Geo. H. Olmstead
R. ©. Sneed
Pocatello
Croghan Village Fire Devastates Church and Monastery Complex
A fire in Croghan near Lowville caused losses estimated between 250000 and 800000 dollars. Twenty-one buildings were destroyed including St Stephen's Catholic church monastery convent school and attached college. Twenty families were left homeless.
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Lowville
Croghan
St. Stephen's Catholic Society
Fire Devours Most of Marionville in Ashen Blaze
A major fire in Marionville, Qolarion, on April 24 damaged 150 buildings and left half the town in ashes. The loss reached 300000 dollars and about 500 residents became homeless.
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Marionville
Qolarion
Marionsville
Glove Contest at the Auditorium
Jack Kelly faces Kid Rogers in a boxing bout at the Auditorium. The card promotes a local showdown with both fighters aiming for a decisive victory in front of hometown fans.
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Jack Kelly
Kid Rogers
Disturbed the Night Near Dam as Man-Manuel Lopez Assaults Wife
Neighbors awoke to screams as Manuel Lopez, a half breed Indian and Mexican, battered his wife at a tent near the electric light dam. A second, harsher assault followed before Lopez fled. Police tracked him to the dam but had not captured him by afternoon. The wife, a washing-provider, endures repeated abuse while neighbors empathize and call for protection.
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Manuel Lopez
Ross
McGarvey
Lopez
Washington to skip state Arbor Day this spring
Spokane reports Governor McBride will not designate a statewide Arbor Day this spring. He says residents in each locality may choose a day that suits their area and preferences.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Henry McBride
The
Chronicle
Fire destroys large part of Freeport business district
A disastrous fire swept Freepot fifteen miles southeast of Oskaloosa Iowa today burning three quarters of the town’s business section. Total losses reach about 45000 dollars and officials believe the blaze was incendiary.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Freepot
Here
Frenchman Arrested Near Royal Palace in Madrid
An unidentified Frenchman named Saary was arrested near the royal palace in Madrid on April 24 after attempting to gain entry. A prayer book was found on him, and he was handed over to the French embassy.
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Madrid
Saary
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promised Safe Relief
Advertisement urges readers not to neglect billousness and constipation warning permanent health impact. Claims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers cure such cases and never gripe or cause nausea. Promoted by Bean’s Drug Store and H. H. Whittlesey’s.
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DeWitt'a
Bean
H. H. Whittlesey
Act Opening Fort Hall Reservation Lands Seeks Settlement Details
The document prints the act of Congress approved June 6 1900 ratifying an agreement with the Shoshone and Bannock Indians of the Fort Hall Reservation Idaho for cession of surplus lands. It outlines authorities and proceeds for opening lands to settlement with rules to be issued in a forthcoming proclamation.
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Fort Hall Reservation
Act of Congress
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Idaho
Benjamin F. Barge
James H. McNeely
Charles G. Hoyt
United States
Domini
Charles G. Hey
Fort Hall
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
U. S. Stat. L
Indian Bureau of the Interior Department
Fort Bridger
United States Senate
United States of America
Bannock and
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