Diphtheria Closures And Local Utah News Roundup
Sterling public schools close due to diphtheria. Riverton and Salt Lake City report epidemics. Senate appointees and local projects include Carl A Uadger as private secretary and electric light plants for Spring City. Mt Pleasant crown winner Tresgle Strom. Sunneyside mine employment surge. Utah Fuel prospect near Helper. Bluffdale Riverton South Jordan form a Commercial club. Legislature sees sixty bills. Lehi mining development and tram plans. Mt Pleasant grafts coal mine buyout. Coasting accident fatality at Payson. grasshopper eggs likely killed by winter storms. Pat Wilde injury fatal. Provo routes expansion proposed.
Extraordinary Session Proclamation Calls Senate to Capitol
The president proclaims an extraordinary session of the Senate to convene at the Capitol in Washington on March 6 at 12 o clock noon. All eligible members are to take notice. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay on March 2, 1903.
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United States of America
Senate
Pheodore Roosevelt
Senate of the
United States
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
John Hay
DROWNED IN THE STREETS AS FLOODWATERS RISE IN TOLEDO AREA
Flood conditions persist as ice clears from the Maumee river and floods surge through Findlay Tremont and nearby towns. Drownings occur in Findlay streets as Moffatt Nelson Jacobs and Henry Thomas perish in ten feet of water. David Divley is swept away and drowned along the river road while attempting to cross a low area.
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Toledo
Ohio
Maumee
Yirdlay
Lima
Tiffin
Marysville
Dusky
Findlay
Sim Moffatt
Nelson Jacobs
Henry Thomas
Tremont
David Divley
Rver
Convict Kills Jailor in Olympia Jail Break Attempt
A grand larceny prisoner, Christ Benson, killed Jailer David Morrell in the Olympia jail Sunday afternoon. He fled after a struggle that left Morrell dead from blows with a lead pipe and pistol. Jessie Millarife arrived with a revolver and prevented seven other prisoners from escaping.
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Christ Benson
Olympia
David Morrell
Benson
Doore
Jessie Millarife
Warn
Denson
Morrell
Kahia
Delaware elects two senators in party stalemate
The Delaware legislature elected State Senator Frank Allee to the long term Senate seat ending 1907 and Congressman Lewis Helser Ball to the short term ending 1905. Allee, a union Republican, was greeted by colleagues and the assembly as an Addicks victory amid pressure on regular Republicans from Washington.
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Delaware
Frank Allee
Lewis Helser Ball
Allee
Assembly
Fran Is
Washington
Europe Threatens Retaliation Over Cuban Treaty
Britain warns of possible European retaliation as protests rise against the Cuban treaty ratification. France and other beet sugar producers urge action, signaling a coordinated response before the treaty’s final approval.
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State Department
France
Europe
Scouts rout Ladrones near Mariquiana outside Manila
A detachment led by Lieutenant Nickerson attacked before dawn near the village of Mariquiana seven miles from Manila. After an hour of fighting the ladrones were scattered with nineteen killed and many wounded, while there were no casualties among the scouts.
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Manila
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Thera
Result of Family Quarrel Near Columbus Neb
Mrs Soren Anderson attempted to poison her husband and their 10 year old daughter by throwing carbolic acid and then swallowing the contents. Mr Anderson is dead and the daughter and husband are expected to recover. Domestic troubles said to be the cause.
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Soren Anderson
Columbus
Neb
Protests Filed Against Smoot Seating Over Secret Society Claims
A protest against Senator elect Smoot's seating was filed by the Inter-Denominational Council of Women for Christian and Patriotic Services. The document alleges Smoot is a member and officer of a secret oath bound group that aims to subvert US government and impose a theocracy, asserting his election was influenced by this membership.
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Smoot
Council of Women For Christian and Patriotic Services
United States
Immora' Ot
Senate
Spring freshets cause death and damage across the region
The seasonal freshet after two days of rain and high winds caused multiple deaths and widespread damage. Six people drowned crossing the Ohio near Hickmandy. five others were injured in a tornado over Hickory Level 6. Railroads and crops suffered large losses while Kentucky and Tennessee saw cloudbursts. Middlesboro flooded and merchants saw stock damage as Ye low Creek valley flooded for hours.
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Hickmandy
Hickory
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middlesborory
Yelow Creek
War clouds loom as Russia and Turkey edge toward clash
A St Petersburg dispatch reports publicists fear a spring war with Turkey over Macedonian revolts along the Bulgarian frontier. Russia warned by harsh language, though private opinion hints at German backing for Turkey and a tougher conflict than 1878. Public worry grows while newspapers suppress warnings.
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St Petersburg
Turkey
Russia
Roosevelt presses Philippine tariff bill amid unrest
President Roosevelt told congressional callers the Philippines needs tariff relief, citing 34 cablegrams from Governor Taft urging enactment. He warned failure to lower duties could prolong hardships and unrest in Luzon. Senator Lodge and other Republicans push for passage but face slim chances.
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Lodge
Cabinet discusses delays on Cuba Panama canal treaties
A cabinet meeting focused on pending legislation in congress. Officials see little chance for Senate ratification of the Cuban reciprocity and Panama canal treaties this session and fear an extra session if ratification fails. There is no set opening date for an extra session, but it is likely soon after this session ends. The administration also hopes Congress enacts Philippine legislation and confirms regular army officers’ appointments.
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Senate
Root
Protests Over Senator Reed Smoot Seating
Protest signed by Rev J Lelich of Salt Lake City charges Reed Smoot with polygamy and plural marriage since Utah statehood. Lincott defends his nonpractice and calls the complaint unfounded, noting community support and a Provo petition.
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Jellach
Salt Lake
Czar Orders Broad Finnish Relief and Rail Projects
The czar personally orders extensive relief work for Finland’s famine risk. Planned railways include Idensalmi Kajana at 700000 dollars and Uleaborg Toinea line funded by a 300000 dollar vote, plus a 2000000 dollar loan for further rail construction, a 500000 dollar peasant bank, and 140000 dollars for drainage public works amid relief efforts spurred by American aid and Ambassador McCormick’s inquiries. A Chicago grand jury returns a true bill against Miss Sssse Barrett for assaulting Miss Bessie Palmer on January 2. Seventy five indictments target slot machine operators following the Lyde Park Protective Association crusade. A fire in Lowell, Mass destroys part of the Burbank block. one venturable death/lodger Sarah I. Kittredge perished while saving a bicycle, his body found crushed under timber.
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Senate
America
Finland
McCormicks
Grand Jury
Chicago
Sssse Barrett
Bessie Palmer
Miss Barrett
Miss Palmer
Lyde Park Protective Association
Burbank
Lowell
Mass
Sarah 1. Kittredge
Brutal Robbers Attack Toledo Area Home Seizing Cash
Ten masked robbers entered the Christian Joehlin residence two miles from Toledo, beating and binding eight victims including a baby. They demanded 20000 dollars, torched faces and feet, and seized 200 dollars and jewelry before fleeing. In Chicago, Henry Carr, 82, was shot by James Fletcher, 19, after a kitchen struggle witnessed by a 12 year old. Carr sought murder over a broken home, and a letter from Mia Carr revealed her intent to kill herself.
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Christian Joehlin
Toledo
John Anderson
Joseph Joehlin
Henry Carr
Chicago
James Fletcher
Carrs
Carr
Fletcher
Mia Carr
Butte Police Seek Man Behind Divorce Agency Scheme
Butte officers pursue Ralph Tezier who ran a divorce agency in Butte and posed as a divine healer and minister. Women paid advance fees for divorce filings. his office in Pennsylvania block was found locked and deserted, suggesting he fled. He allegedly conducted a profitable operation for some time.
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Ralph Tezier
Butte
Gopel
Tezier
Pennsylvania
UPTAWs Legislatures Sweep Key Bills Across Citied Fronts
February 24 reports show the measure appropriating 900 for national irrigation, a model irrigation farm exhibit, and passage of a pure drug bill allowing proprietary moieties. Senate bills and house bills on venue, county auditors fees, city attorney duties, and cross state medical licensing were advanced or transmitted for action.
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Alzea
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Gourts Gion
Gaplta
Utah irrigation fund bill advances amid vast senate session
Sixteen measures passed including a kindergarten bill to appoint a commission for Utah to gain national irrigation funds. Five commissioners chosen. $6000 appropriated for expenses. Other action includes county commissioners powers over indigent care, a water rights arbitration bill, and a dog tax protest. Senate and house bills on juror per diem, wild animal board fees, and an income tax proposal were noted.
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Utah
Lawrence
Mcmory
Senate passes wage payment ban and several measures in brief session
The senate approved a bill by Senator Hamberger to bar wage payments in food lodging or board. Governor Wells sent senate a cabinet- style list naming James I. Franken and W W Cock for terms on state boards. William Allison of Ogden was named to the state board of education to fill a vacancy. A divorce insanity ground bill failed unanimously, while a bill to legalize marriage licenses by district court clerks passed with Senator Harber voting no. A pest house and detention rule near watercourses and public roads also advanced.
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Frank 1N
Cooper
Oiover
Wilson
Harbera Bil
Cache County
ByUarler
Tucety Rodga
Senate Passes Key Bills in Uncertain Session
The senate approved seven measures and rejected several, including a liquor law revision. The Salvation Army care act passed unanimously, while bills on school construction by day labor, state funds reporting, and estate distributions for dependents also moved forward. Some measures failed, including an initiative and referendum bill, as debate over house rules and session limits intensified.
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Morrla
Gardner
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Barrett Pharmacy
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Cahoon
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