Multistate Crime and Agriculture Digest Highlights
A sweep of items across three states notes fishing, grain, and livestock updates. Includes hay harvest totals, a new potato desiccator, a large fish hatchery output, port lumber shipments, a proposed Des Chutes fish ladder, and the Puget Sound salmon pack rise. Also reports a panther kill near Ludlow, Montesano debt shifts, Thurston county teacher demand, and accidents and weather impacts across towns.
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Cowlitz
Palouse
Whitman County
Whatcom County
Klickitat County
Port Gamble
Washington State
A.C. Little
Des Chutes
Tumwater
Port Lownsend
Montesano
Centralia
Maynard
Brintnall
Thurston County
Thurst
National Stock Growers Convened With Full Delegation
Denver reports the National Stock Growers Convention opening with full attendance. A committee from each represented state will draft a constitution and bylaws. Speakers include J R Neenen on stock statistics and Dingley bill prospects, Gov Richards on arid lands, and Elwood Mead on range peace through land leasing.
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Denver
Springer
National Stock Growers’ Convention
J. D. Wood
Idaho
R. C. Judson
Oregon
J. A. Smith
Utah
Paul McCormick
Montana
W. C. Irving
Wyoming
J. R. Neenen
Drovers’ Telegram
Kansas City
Richards
Appalling Australian Heat Sparks Widespread Damage
The Warrimoo reports extreme heat across Australia with prostrations and sleepless cities. Day temperatures near 124 in shade and 160 in sun trigger widespread fires. Telegraphs recount millions in losses as Victoria reports 100000 acres burned and crops destroyed.
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Vancouver
B. C
Warrimoo
Australia
Victoria
Mayhem and Robbery in Guthrie Territory
Two masked men tortured Louis A. Stanwood near Harvey to obtain a few dollars. They then robbed John Hensley and J. C. McGarran, and were pursued by authorities who later arrested Luther Weaver and Will Henderson, sons of local farmers, charged with the crime.
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Will Henderson
Veteran French Actor Paul Taillade Dies in Paris
Paris reports veteran French actor M. Paul Felix Taillade has died. In Athens a stone at the Wingless Victory temple bears Kallicrates as a Parthenon architect, dating the monument to about 450 BC. A noted remark on men's reverence follows.
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Paris
M. Paul Felix Taillade
Acropolis
Athens
Kallicrates
Christ
Federal Judge Rules North Colville Lands Public Domain
United States District Judge Hanford freed Indian Antone Mishel on habeas corpus and ordered him turned to Stevens County sheriff. He held that the north half of the Colville reservation has been restored to the public domain and falls outside federal jurisdiction. Mishel remains jailed in Spokane on assault with intent to murder charges, with a five day hold granted for county action.
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Hanford
Federal Court
Antone Mishel
Seattle
Colville
United States District
Stevens County
Department of the Interior
Mishel
Spokane
Retribution Swift to Come Haiphong Pirates Execute
Dispatches from Vancouver recount Haiphong pirate attack by Annamites on December 15 16. French troops countered the raid killing fifteen pirates and wounding others. A R Marty clerk M Gauthier and his child were killed or missing. ten pirates executed on the spot with heads displayed before European and native witnesses.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Vancouver
Haiphong
Wai Phu Ninh Giann
Lachtray
Ambir
Ngui-Yen
Mace
A. R. Marty
M. Gauthier
M. Dulee
Fausse Mining Company
SHUT ALIENS OUT OF KLONDIKE
Ottawa reports a reliable man to carry important dispatches from the interior minister to Commissioner Walsh at Dawson. Hayes of Prince Albert has been secured to run the 35 day dog train. Government reportedly plans to bar aliens from Yukon mining claims. Ottawa also announces a railway contract from Telegraph Creek to Teslin Lake with McKenzie and Mann. The 130 mile route will start near Glenora and receive 25 000 acres of land per mile as subsidy.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Walsh
Dawson
Hayes
Prince Albert
Yukon
Ont
Telegraph Creek
Teslin Lake
Stickeen
Dawson City
McKenzie & Mann
Glenora
Victoria
W. A. Carlyle
British America Corporation
Carlyle
C. Hi. Mackintosh
Russian Warships Granted Port Arthur Stay
A Shanghai dispatch reports Sung the Chinese commander of Port Arthur informed Captain Chichester of the British ship Immortalize that Russian warships may remain there. Chichester then demanded similar telegraphic permission for the Immortalite, which Sung granted. Observation is cited as a lasting pleasure.
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London
Shanghai
Sung
Port Arthur
Chichester
Immortalize
Tsung Ly
Position of McKinley on money in New York speech
In a Manufacturers' Association address President McKinley defended the Republican financial plank. He asserted the party remains for sound money and the gold standard, opposing free silver unless an international agreement with leading nations is reached, and urged maintaining parity of all money with gold.
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New York
Manufacturers’ Association
McKinley
St. Louis
Republican Party
United States
Mines of the Northwest Spark Fresh Hope in Helena Area
A new Butte bond of 400000 secures the Hesperus lode as Palmer Mountain tunnel hits first ledge near Loomis. The Bear Mountain district eyes a smelting boom with East Helena’s 500 ton concentrator promising 1000 jobs. Mineral wealth reported in Rossland, Nelson, and London trades boosts stability amid new ore shipments and managerial shifts.
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Palmer Mountain
Loomis
Helena
East Helena
Smeter
Tir
A. M. Holter
Bland Allison Act challenged in Michigan chancery suit
Detroit February 1. A chancery suit in Pontiac seeks to rule the 1878 Bland Allison silver act constitutional. Stephen Baldwin lent 364 silver dollars to cover debt on land mortgage held by Fred A. Baker. The suit seeks to compel mortgage cancellation and acceptance of the tender. Ex congressman Timothy E. Tarsney defends the complainant.
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Detroit
Pontiac
Stephen Baldwin
Fred A. Baker
Democratic State Central Committee
Baldwin
Baker
Timothy E. Tarsney
United States Supreme Court
Adverse Recommendation in Corbett Seat Fight
The senate committee on privileges and elections presents a report by Senator Caffery recommending that Henry Corbett not be seated. The Oregon legislature failed to elect a successor to Senator Mitchell, and precedents oppose seating an appointee when a legislature could elect. Senator Pettus supports the majority. Senator Hoar files a minority view opposing Corbett's seat.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Corbett
Senate
Caffery
Oregon
Mitchell
Pettus
Hoar
Forfeited Nez Perce Land Discussed by Idaho Board
Boise Idaho January 27 Dr J B Morris treasurer of Nez Perce county arrived to confer with the state land board on lands forfeited by buyers who failed to keep payments The board usually leases such lands Morris urges resale by raising the first payment from ten to twenty percent The board took the matter under consideration with no action taken
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Boise
Idaho
J. B. Morris
Nez Perce
State Land Board
Veteran Washington lawyer Elwood Evans dies in Tacoma
Tacoma notes the death of Hon. Elwood Evans at age 70 from heart disease. A pioneer arriving in 1851 as a customs deputy, he served as secretary of the territory in 1862 and acted as governor in 1865–66 during the absence of Governors Pickering and Cole.
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Tacoma
Elwood Evans
Sound Country
Territory
Pickering and Cole
Commissioner Opposes Alaska Tramway Privilege Bill
Commissioner Hermann of the general land office reports against a bill granting tramway and other privileges over the Chilkoot pass Alaska to a specialized company. He notes pending general legislation would regulate such matters and allow corporate access to privileges through proper channels.
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Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
Congress
Chilkoot Pass
Alaska
Mrs Uhl Elected President of National Federation of Musical Clubs
Mrs Edwin F. Uhl of Grand Rapids Michigan won the presidency at the federation’s final meeting in Steinway Hall defeating Mrs Theo S tro of New York.
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Chicago
Edwin F. Uhl
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Federation of Musical Clubs
Steinway Hall
Theo. Sutro
New York
Internal Revenue December Receipts Total 14 373 682
Washington reports the monthly internal revenue statement shows December total receipts of 14,373,682 dollars and monthly receipts of 1,107,520 dollars.
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Washington
Collector of Internal Revenue
Postmaster Kippen Killed in Land Lease Dispute
Lewiston Idaho January 31 Postmaster D A Kippen of Kippen reservation district was killed by Nez Perce county surveyor Joseph Morangue at Morangue’s home. Morangue surrendered to Sheriff Barton and said little. Coroner’s jury findings pending.
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Lewiston
Idaho
D. A. Kippen
Kippen
Joseph Morangue
Nez Perce County
Morangue
Barton
President McKinley Celebrates 55th Birthday at White House
Washington January 30 President McKinley marked his first White House birthday aged 55 telegrams of congratulations filled the mansion. He could not dine with his mother this year but cabinet members and ambassadors stopped by to offer greetings. Mrs McKinley appeared radiant and busy with callers.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Executive
William Henry Harrison
Buchanan
Taylor
John Adams
Jackson
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Virginia
Johnson
Benjamin Harrison
van Buren
Hayes
Lincoln
Tyler
Fillmore
Arthur
New York
Polk
Garrick
Pierce
Cleveland
Grant
Mrs. McKinley
Family gold seekers sail from Brooklyn aboard Aetna
The pilot schooner Aetna has left Brooklyn bound for Alaska with a family party of prospectors including Charles C. McCarthy Frank C. McCarthy their cousin William McCarthy of Lowell Mass Mrs Frank McCarthy and her 3 month old Conserva Polaris McCarthy Miss Cora Williams and Mr and Mrs Henry Platsler all among the aboard crew and passengers.
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New York
Aetna
Brooklyn
Alaska
Charles C. McCarthy
Frank C. McCarthy
William McCarthy
Lowell
Mass
Frank McCarthy
Conserva Polaris
Attorney General Hendricks Disbarred in Franklin County
Frankfort Kentucky attorney general Hendricks has been disbarred from practicing in the Franklin County circuit court for failing to pay $1300 collected for the state during his term. The disbarment follows an order demanding the funds be deposited with the court.
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Frankfort
Hendricks
Franklin County
Tunnel Fire Threatens Williams Arizona Route
The Fairview tunnel through Johnson's canyon near Williams Arizona is burning again and Santa Fe officials fear they may have to abandon the tunnel as they cannot find a way to extinguish the flames.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Fairview
Johnson's Canyon
Williams
Ariz
Santa Fe
President Diaz Plans U S Tour
A Mexican dispatch says President Diaz is preparing a visit to the United States with stops expected in St Louis Chicago and Washington and travels toward the Pacific coast as his itinerary is finalized.
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Chicago
Mexico
Diaz
United States
St. Louis
Washington
Pacific Coast
Future Not Born Abstained From Baptism
The remark notes abstention from baptizing a future, emphasizing restraint and delay. No direct event or date is provided, but the sentence implies a philosophical stance on initiating rites for a concept yet to come. The speaker signals a cautious approach to naming or initiating a future development.
Wreck of Corona Off Skeena River With 245 Aboard
The steamer Corona struck a rock near the Skeena river mouth and began sinking. The Banube brought word that 245 passengers were stranded on the beach while the Al-Ki rescued and is returning to Seattle with the survivors. Cargo is reported as a total loss.
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Nanaimo B. C
Departure Bay
Skeena River
Al-Ki
Union Steamship Company
Coquitlam
Seattle
Times
Victoria
Corona
California
San Francisco
San Diego
Southern
Massive fire destroys St John the Baptist chapel and church
Fire discovered at 1 am gutted the chapel adjoining the St John the Baptist parish church in Montreal. The church complex suffered near total ruin with an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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Montreal
St. John the Baptist
Northern Pacific to Take Over Seattle and International
The Post-Intelligencer reports that General John H. Bryant, Charles Powers, and M. Paton have resigned from the Seattle & International. On February 1 the line will join the Northern Pacific under a new board led by Mellen. M. P. Martin and other Northern Pacific officials head to Seattle to assume charge. The Canadian Pacific contract remains unaffected for four more years.
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Seattle
the Post-Intelligencer
John H. Bryant
Charles Powers
M. &. Paton
The
Seattle & International
Northern Pacific
Mellen
M. P. Martin
Canadian Pacific
McKinley to Dispatch Emissary for Havana Relief
The Times reports President McKinley will send a special emissary to Havana to distribute supplies from the central Cuban relief committee. Sub committees across the east and south have gathered clothing provisions furniture and cooking utensils, now overtaxing General Fitzhugh Lee’s limited staff.
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New York
the Times
McKinley
Havana
East
Fitzhugh Lee
Lake Erie and the wild cat tribe myth in Iroquoian history
A historical note describes Lake Erie as linked to the wild cat, a fierce tribe said to be exterminated by the Iroquoia, reflecting early colonial and Native American lore about the region's tribal history.
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Lake Erie
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Parrot Company
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