Tragic Hoboken Pier Fire Claims British Queen Crew
Fires engulfed the Phoenix Line pier at Hoboken causing massive losses with the British Queen valued at $8 million in goods. Longshoreman Patrick Hussey died of burns, Chief Engineer Scott is missing presumed dead, and several others were injured as crews battled the blaze and survivors swam to shore.
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Phoenix Line
Hoboken
Patrick Hussey
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Hussey
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mason
Chas. Christiansen
Castleson
Thomas Cooney
David A. Boody
Safe blowers rob Marissa hotel as fire eats blocks
A Marissa Illinois blaze destroyed business and residences after safe blowing at the Commercial hotel. Thieves escaped with 2500 dollars as the fire spread rapidly, destroying several buildings and prompting reports of sizeable losses and insurance questions.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
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Murrell Bribery Case Called in Judge Douglas Court
The case of J. K. Murrell member of the House of Delegates accused of bribery in connection with the suburban franchise bill was called in Judge Douglas' court today. The defendant received no response.
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St. Louis
J. K. Murrell
House of Delegates
Douglas
Idaho Populist Congressman Declares Democratic Affiliation
Not a Pop Now, Congressman Thomas L. Glenn of Ida ho elected as a Populist has declared himself a Democrat. He joins the Congressional Democratic committee from Idaho at his own request and announces his alignment with the Democratic party.
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Thomas L. Glenn
Idaho
Congressional Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Payne to Frame Cuban Reciprocity Bill in Accordance With Committee Instructions
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee said he would frame the Cuban reciprocity bill as decided at the Republican conference. The measure has two sections granting the president authority to negotiate a reciprocity pact with Cuba with twenty percent concessions and setting a reciprocity period to end December 1, 1918. Opponents of the plan will meet to consider further action during the day.
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Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Cuba
Sibley
Watson Likely Mayor Candidate As Democrats Meet
The Democrats plan their city convention at the District Court room tomorrow night amid Bourbon activity. H. V. Platt appears distanced while F. M. Watson is favored for the nomination with many predicting his election. Republicans convene Friday night with Dr. O. B. Steely expected to secure the mayoral nomination.
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F. M. Watson
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Platt
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Capitol City Affairs and City Improvements In Washington
In Washington on March 19 the House passed a post office relief bill for F E Coyne the Chicago postmaster to restore 74610 in stolen stamps. The Senate debated the presidents protection bill as Spooner spoke in support. A comprehensive sidewalk ordinance and new sprinkling districts plus hose wagon and 500 feet of hose were ordered. The council covered multiple city matters including a new fire station site, road graveling, street lights, and a delinquent tax report as Brown and the mayor clashed over police leadership.
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Cleave
Police Committee
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Bey
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the Tribune
W. H. Coffin
Joseph Reuss
Bertha Sell
L. D. Wilber
Thos. Lawrence
Lincoln Avenue
John Priest
Ian Fargo
Garfield Avenue
Yor
Chilson
Sublett Street
Committee On
Open Council
Pocatello
Oad
S. ©. Winters
Evans Silent On Plan As Hutchinson Seeks Congress Nomination
Boise March 18 Ex Lieutenant Governor Joseph Hutchinson is expected to be the next Democratic nominee for Congress. David L Evans former speaker is urged by friends to seek the nomination but plans to run for state treasurer if Hutchinson enters. H D Redwine Salmon City attorney and Attorney General Martin are publicly groomed for governor with Gov Steanenberg's support. The prevailing view is both will finish in the also ran once the nomination race heats up.
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Joseph Hutchinson
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House of Representatives
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Salmon
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Martin
Steanenberg
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Rebels Crush Imperial Forces in Southern China
Hong Kong dispatch reports continued rebel victories in southern provinces as General Ma and Marshal Su demand reinforcements, saying current troops cannot suppress the rebellion. The conflict centers on imperial troops facing increasing resistance and setbacks.
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Hong Kong
Marshal Su
Supreme court rules equity cannot stop labor boycotts
In Jefferson City on March 19 the Supreme Court sitting en banc declares courts of equity have no power to issue injunctions against labor organizations enforcing boycotts on corporations.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Courts of Equity
Countess de la Warr Granted Restitution of Conjugal Rights
The divorce court granted the Countess de la Warr a decree restoring conjugal rights. The case was not defended.
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London
Countess de la Warr
Cecil Rhodes Slightly Weaker Today
Rhodes is reported weaker today with no further condition details provided from Cape Town on March 19.
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Rhodes
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Garfield Declines Civil Service Commissioner Post
Harry A. Garfield of Cleveland son of President Garfield declined the offer to become civil service commissioner to succeed Wm. Rodenburg. James R. Garfield, also a son of the late president, would be appointed if he accepts. The president had at one time favored Harry Garfield, but he would not accept.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Cleveland
Ohio
Garfield
Wm. A. Rodenburg
James R. Garfield
Harry Garfield
Henry arrives in Germany with Emperor William meeting
Prince Henry landed safely on German soil at six yesterday afternoon. Emperor William greeted him at the quay in Cuxhaven as the procession proceeded ashore.
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Prince Henry
Emperor William
Soo Line Breaks North Dakota Blockade Reaches St Paul
The Soo line becomes the first transcontinental railroad to breach the North Dakota blockade and bring a train into St Paul. Officials say Northern Pacific and Great Northern will run trains tomorrow.
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Soo Line
North Dakota
Soo
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oldest Man in America and New Postmaster Appointments
The president named Ellsworth D. Scheble as postmaster for Weatachie Washington. Reports claim Elijah Bledsoe of Kentucky may be the oldest man in America, possibly about 120 years old, having been married thirteen times and with around fifty children across the state.
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Washington
Ellsworth D. Scheble
Weatachie
America
Elijah Bledsoe
Rgin
The Reserve Set for Reallotment Likely May Fifteenth
Col. H V A Ferguson, special agent of the General Land Office, says good weather in ten days to two weeks should finish the reallotment of the ceded Fort Hall reservation. Opening could occur between May 15 and June 1. The ceded lands total 418000 acres with over 100000 acres suitable for farming and extensive grazing, plus mountains promising mineral wealth.
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H. V. A. Ferguson
General Land Office
Fort Hall
Ferguson
Visions Of Wealth Snow And Rain In Pocatello
Snow morning gives way to drizzle with little town snow melted by noon. Foothills remain snowbound while southeastern Idaho farmers hope for green pastures and rising cattle values as forecasts promise fair weather tonight and tomorrow.
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Pocatello
Cook Block
Idaho
Crumpacker proposes 18 member committee to probe disenfranchisement
The House Rules Committee, by party line vote, reports Crumpacker of Indiana's resolution creating a special 18 member committee to investigate alleged voter disenfranchisement. Democrats Richardson and Underwood protest the report and weigh drastic parliamentary moves to halt regular business.
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Washington
House Committee On Rules
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Underwood
Henderson
Dazell
Groevenor
Seen in the Neighborhood Crime Provokes Indignation
Galveston News notes that the man seen prowling in the neighborhood often triggers bloodhounds and public outrage over crime. It argues he is easy to suppress if officers perform their duty honestly and firmly.
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