Alaska Delegate Bid Gains Momentum In Congress
The house committee on territories unanimously reports a bill to provide Alaska a delegate in congress. Cushman of Washington leads, citing Alaska’s 1900 census population around 63,502 and an estimated 100,000, with gold, copper, coal, and fish values totaling millions. The bill fixes August election timing to suit weather, aiming for broader support as senators praise Senator Cullom's handling of foreign affairs.
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House Committee On Territories
Congress
Alaska
Cushman
Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Fueh
Senate
Import Movement In Steel Markets In Great Britain and Germany
Cleveland Feb 21 The Iron Trade Review notes heavy import movement in steel and rising foundry iron activity this week Germany and England show growing steel demand Independent sheet manufacturers plan to buy in Europe US Steel and other buyers include 10 000 to 15 000 tons contracted with more anticipated Foreign steel tonnage estimated 150 000 to 200 000 tons needed this year to supplement domestic output Open hearth capacity rising with limited availability this year Foundry iron buyers rush to secure delivery second half of year while rail and supply issues persist Prices vary with top values in spot deals and producers holding back some business.
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Cleveland
The
Iron Trade Review
Germany
England
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Pittstwirg
What Makes a Home Rest on Mothers Strength and Care
A moral appeal asserts home depends on the wife and mother, not fine furniture, and that womanly illness weakens families. Testimony from Missouri praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for restoring health, enabling household work, and renewing strength for daily duties.
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J. Pierce
Eliza Wright
Mountainview
Howell Co
Missouri
Stanford Student Pope Missing Since November
San Francisco reports that HR. FL Pope a former Stanford student and son of the late Lt. Col Pope assistant surgeon general US Army has been missing since November 1. His mother is returning from the Philippines with her husband’s body and knows nothing of the son’s disappearance.
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San Francisco
Pope
Stanford University
United States Army
Philippines
Fort Wayne Board of Safety Ruling Shocks Local Authority
The Indiana Supreme Court declared the act creating a Fort Wayne board of safety unconstitutional citing its intertwining with police provisions. The governor's appointees faced bond approval issues, with mandamus actions tied to the comptroller’s rejection. A related police judge appointment case awaits decision.
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Irene
Supreme Court
Eatety
Fort Wayne
Theety
Board of Safety
Crew Stricken by Scurvy Aboard Ship From Madagascar
The Wrench back Los Adelphes, 126 days from Madagascar, bound for Portland, arrives at Port Angeles with almost every crew member ill with scurvy. For 25 days they subsisted on one biscuit per man daily with rainwater. Cook F. J. Fletcher died of exposure and ague and was buried at sea. Captain Coffin also bears a bandage over his nose and face to hide the disease. several crew are sent to hospital while the rest stay to recuperate.
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Seattle
Wash
Times
Port Angeles
Los Adelphes
Madagareer
Portland
F. J. Fletche
FP. Coffin
Hameself
Spencer's Horrible Fall at Plant Injures Foreman
A foreman at a chemical plant suffered injuries after a fall described as horrible while an incident at the Spencer site is reported from Hammond on February 28. The statement notes a tank filled with nitrile acid involved in the accident and mentions other workers and the plant’s management.
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Hammond
Frank Epencet
Fieondel Chemiont
Multiple Far Reaches of Industrial Tragedy and Legal Delays
A worker fell into a large nitrile acid vat as coworkers stood away. Rescue cries drew no immediate response before aid arrived. In Pontiac a doctor’s misconduct trial was postponed due to board member absence. In Chicago a young betrothal derailed by a misunderstanding led to a station detainment. In Iowa a mother administered morphine killing two children and attempted suicide. doctors saved her. In Kansas a streetcar manager was fined for firing an employee over union activity.
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Harlan, Ia
Mre
Anna Rasch
Andrew Rasch
South
Nashville
Wiske University
Jubilee Singers
Chattanooga
Iness
Laneville
Lodianapelia
Admiral Evans
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Altoona
Pittsburg
Columbus
Cincennnati
Daylaht
Illinois Day at Charleston Exposition Plans
Illinois Day at Charleston on March 11 features welcomes by FP W Warner and Charleston Mayor J Alger Smith, with Governor McSweeney and Governor Yates of Illinois responding. IL speakers include Frederick If Smith, Mayor Harrison, and General John C Black. luncheon and dedication follow in the Hillness building. Train departs March 8, Chicago.
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Chicago
Charleston Exposition
FP. W. Warner
Charleston
J. Alger Smith
McSweeney
South Carolina
Ulinois
Yates
Hingis
Peoria
Harrison
BK. S&s
Paterson Flood Devastation Surpasses Fire Loss
Paterson endures worse disaster than the prior blaze as floods from the Pascack river inundate the riverfront from Spruce street to Straight street. Hundreds of families are displaced. one death is reported, Henry Richards, drowned aiding others. Water power plants and mills face threat as authorities blast a new channel to relieve flood. The Oates drug store fire adds to the day’s turmoil.
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Paterson
J. Maret
New Tx
Spruce Street
tor @ toile
Straight Street
Perth
Hegers
Oates’ Drug Store
Hamilton Avenue
Main Street
Henry's Tour South Heads to Indiana Amid War Echoes
Henry travels north after visiting Way Stations and recalling the Civil War clash sites. He leaves Chattanooga on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis line, passes through Alabama, and turns toward the north and west amid unsettled weather and resumed travel.
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Indianapotia
Trinee Ten Ty
Priiesia
Lookout
Incantilet
Chattanooga
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Alabama
Tennesse
Nashville
Kentucky
Loweville
Bowling Green
Indiana
Indianapolis
Todianapolis
St. Louis
In Memory of Hugo: City Accepts Victor Hugo House
The March 3 ceremony in Parispwide centenary of Victor Hugo's birth concluded with Paris city officials accepting the house at Place des Vosges as a memorial. A 1,200-voice choir performed Ceux Qui Sent Morts Pour la Latine, and the municipal council read a eulogy by Dowset.
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Parla
Victor Singe
Paris
Marseilles
Victor Huge
Berlois
Republican Guard
Aint
M. Dowset
Seine
Victor Hugo
Aod
Tiveronwadat
Charpentier
Louise
Place Des Vosges
Hugo
M. Charpentier
Hotel de Ville
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Tillman Advises Roosevelt to Skip Charleston Visit
The Tillman McLaurin clash in South Carolina widens as Major Jenkins refuses the sword gift for a presidential presentation. Senator Tillman and Senator Platt discuss urging Roosevelt not to travel to Charleston amid the dispute. Senate business advances in Washington while unrelated items from Iowa to Minnesota report fires and murders.
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New York
March S
Tillman
Ilkman
Trish
Platt
South Carolina
Senator Tillman
Roosevelt
Charleston
Washington
M. C. Butler
Tillman McLaurin
James Tillman
Gulf States
Hoar
Senate
River floods swamp Pennsylvania towns and wreck rail lines
Severe rainfall broke banks of the Susquehanna flooding Wilkes Barre Kingston Kingston and Nanticoke. Towns report hundreds evacuated, trains stranded, mines flooded and coal output curtailing. Nine deaths reported and damages exceed a million dollars. Rescue efforts continue as rivers rise further.
Cyclone Strikes Oglethorpe County Georgia Homes Damaged
A cyclone swept over parts of Oglethorpe County injuring no lives. On Macon Winsley’s plantation eight tenant houses were blown from their foundations and destroyed by the storm. Local reports describe extensive property damage but confirm no fatalities.
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Athuuta
Oglethorpe County
Macon Vlinsey
Miss Ellen Stone at Satonika in New York report
A New York judge rules a theater ticket transfer is a personal license. Boers in Transvaal assault with cattle, fifteen dead and six wounded. A woven wire product is being mooted amid various concerns. Charles Tiffany leaves a fortune over 82 million.
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Ellen M. Stone
Satonika
New York
Trocha
Transvaal
Charles F Tiffany
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Lee
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