Deficit Mining Tax Plan Spurs Senate Debate and Law Drafts
The Idaho Senate debated mine taxation as a major topic in the lower house session. Bills consider taxing mining claims by their net output and fixing values, with support and objections from multiple senators. The discussion touched on patent costs, placer claims, constitutional concerns, and fairness to farmers and miners alike.
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Ballentine
Allen
Boards of
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O’neill
United States
Clark
Mortison
House
Moore
Fremont
Fitzpatrick
Idaho
Jenking
Price
Dilatush
Nelson
Board of Equalization
Weat
W. B. Heyburn
Eichelberger
Wallace
Heyburn
Jenkins
Montana
Senate approves omnibus statehood rider in agriculture bill
The Senate agriculture committee attached the statehood omnibus to the agricultural appropriation bill by a two thirds vote. Support came from Senators Hansbrough, Foote, Quay and Democrats Bate Heltfield Simons, while Proctor Dolliver and Quarles opposed. No strike orders had been issued as reporters filed, with quiet shop activity despite tensions.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture Today
Hansbrough
Footer
Quay
Bate
Heltfieldt
Simons
Proctor, Dolliver
Quarles
Million-dollar Weinstock store fire kills firefighter
Sacramento reports a massive blaze at Weinstock Lubin & company destroying a four story brick store area. Fireman Frank Casetolt died from falling walls and A L Prichard was fatally injured. several others hurt. Loss may reach one million with heavy insurance.
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Sacramento
Cal
Weinstock, Lubin & Company
Frank Casetolt
A. L. Prichard
California
Naval Engineer David P Jones Dies in Pittsburg
Colonel David Phillips Jones chief engineer of the United States Navy died in Pittsburg last night. He was known nationwide as the father of modern engineering in the navy for founding the engineering department at the Naval Academy.
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Pittsburg
David Phillips Jones
United States Navy
Jones
United States
Navy
Naval Academy
German agents seek Chilean warship purchases
Private agents propose immediate purchase of the Chilean battleship Captain Pratt and the armored cruiser Esmeralda, and offer to take over ships under construction in Europe for Chile.
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Santiago de Chile
Germany
Pratt
Europe
Night on Fish Rock Ends as 15 Rescued at Dawn
Fifteen people who were stranded on Fish Rock in Mendocino County after the wreck of the Crescent City were rescued this morning. They had spent the night on the rock awaiting relief.
A Vacant Seat After Iowa Representative Rumple Dies
Chicago reports the death of John Rumple representative of Iowa's third district at St. Luke's hospital on January 31. His passing creates a vacancy in the delegation and prompts expected political moves.
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Chicago
John Rumple
Iowa
St. Luke’s Hospital
Strike aftermath boosts railroad capacity and workers count
The company reports high shop output in Omaha and Cheyenne with 100 percent train improvements, notes a still full mine and coal delivery in Nebraska, and says six new engines arrived while four more are on the road. The strike is described as over for the company with new hires filling positions.
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Omaha
Cheyenne
Weater
Nebraska
Rock Springs
Allies reject Bowen proposal on Venezuela claims
Washington reports that the Allies turn down Mr Bowen's plan to treat all nations with Venezuelan claims the same as the blockading powers. The allied reply rejects the proposal in toto.
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Washington
Jan
City inaugurates coal at cost sale in Chicago
Chicago January 31 coal at cost price distribution began today to meet demand. About 1200 tons expected for the first day with a limit of half a ton per person to curb hoarding and ensure fairness.
One Man Changed Salem Senate Vote
Salem January 31 Hawkins of Polk changed his vote from Geer to Fulton changing the Senate ballot. Otherwise the vote remained the same with many members absent.
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Salem
Hawkins
Polk
Geer
Fulton
Still in Danger from Illness in Boston
The condition of former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long remained unchanged this forenoon in Boston as he lay critically ill with the nose condition worsening and no improvement reported by physicians.
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Boston
John D. Long
For Sale Ben Davis Apples Cheap
Classified notice advertises Choice Ben Davis apples for sale with contact A P Say at 688 N Hayes and phone 840 66. Local buyers are asked to inquire.
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Ben Davis
A. P. Say
N. Hayes
St Paul Calendar 1903 by Bryson ready for distribution
The St Paul Calendar for 1903, six sheets 10x15 inches of colored pastel Bryson drawings, is ready for distribution and will be mailed upon receipt of twenty five cents or stamps. Address Claude W Williams, Commercial Agent, Salt Lake City Utah.
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Bryson
Claude 8. Williams
Salt Lake City
Utah
Assassination Attempt on Electrical Contractor in Sheridan
C B Allison an electrical contractor of Pittsburg was shot at his Sheridan home by an unknown assailant. The bullet hit near the heart on the left side but investigators say he will probably recover. Allison fired three shots at the fleeing attacker, the assault linked to local political trouble.
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Pittsburg
C. B. Allison
Sheridan
Allison
Thirteen Drowned Near Corfu After Naval Collision
The British cruiser Pioneer struck a torpedo boat destroyer near the Corfu Channel today. Thirteen people are believed drowned with two bodies recovered.
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Corfu
Island of
Pioneer
Payne Isacting as House Leader in Absence Quorum
Washington January 31 The House reconvened at 10 30 o'clock with no quorum and Payne the Republican floor leader controlled the pace He let pass bills he did not oppose and laid aside those he objected to Of forty four bills thirty two were enacted and thirteen were postponed to next Thursday
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Washington
House
Payne
White House Conference on Pan American Treaty
A White House conference chaired by the President and Secretary Hay with Senator Cullom discussed the Pan American treaty status. The Senate position threatens administration gains as Senator Morgan reportedly plans to oppose the treaty.
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Washington
White House
Hay
Cullom
Senate
Morgan
President Indicted in Nevada Miners’ Union case
A grand jury in Ely, Nevada, reported today exonerating mine managers Traylor and Caskill. Two indictments were issued against William L. Lloyd, president of the Miners' Union, accusing him of plotting to dispose of Traylor by kidnapping or murder after the January 7 tragedy that left three dead and two wounded.
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Ely
Nev
Brown
Traylor and
Caskill
William L. Lloyd
Miners’ Union
Traylor
Canyon of the Grand framed as scenic route draw
An advertisement extols the Canon of the Grand as a stunning winter sight along the Rio Grande Railroad the World's Scenic Route. It features quotes from Cy War man praising the landscape and invites readers to request rates and folders with tickets via the line. The agent G. W. Fitzgerald promotes travel from Batee to Mons.
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Cy Warman
Canyon of the Grand
G. W. Fitzgerald
Batee
Mons
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