Minor Happenings of the Week
The week notes varied topics from a cancelled Colorado smelter strike to Peru and Mexico political figures. Julés Verne died in Amiens France. A plan to invest £230000000 in extending New York subway lines. Senor Aspiroz, Mexico’s ambassador, died in Washington. Judge Parker will not return to the bench. Canadian shipbuilders seek a $6 per ton bounty for ten years to shield against British competition. Steamship Tacoma reportedly spotted by Japanese officials en route to Vladivostok. Lord Roberts to visit the Montreal fair in July. Buffalo Bill Cody denied divorce in Sheridan Wy. Uruguay extradition treaty ratified. M. J. Costello promoted to general industrial agent of Great Northern. Dominion exhibition opening in Vancouver planned. Cruiser Washington launched at Camden with Miss Wilson as sponsor. French liner La Province launched at St Nazaire. to be largest French ship at 19,160 tons. A new 50 ton furnace at the Rossland smelter to replace a 150 ton unit. Two lawsuits totaling 287000 against tobacco trust affiliates under New York lottery laws. Weyerhaeuser Timber to build a mill at St John near East Portland on an eighty acre site for timber from burned Columbia river district.
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Separation of church and state debate opens in Paris
Paris March 23 The chamber of deputies began debate on the government bill for separation of church and state with a large crowd and strong interest. The outcome is viewed as momentous as both ministry and parliament support separation, likely settling the long-pending question after a three week session.
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Chamber of Deputies
Vparliament
Land grant proposal for 500000 acres in British Columbia
Victoria March 28 C K Ferry representing Boston capitalists sought a land grant of half a million acres for agricultural settlement. The plan would fund land improvement and road building, then sell to settlers drawn from Eastern Canada and the United States.
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Canada
Intercollegiate Meet Planned by Cal and Washington
The Associated Exhaltive committee of the University of California and the University of Washington discuss a festival combining a regatta, field day, and a nighttime event to be held in Bath San Francisco on March 23. Cal players favor reception in California while Washington invites Californians to Seattle for the events. Great Northern Promotions report: Col Stone named general passenger agent, W P Kennedy appointed general freight agent, and A McGuire assistant freight agent following railroad traffic heads meeting.
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Bath
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University of Washington
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Washington Boys
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Seattle
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Mengs
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Great North
Col. Stone
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Washington News Highlights on Seattle Legal and Civic Moves
A Seattle jury awards George H. Melee twenty thousand dollars for permanent injuries aboard the steamer Bertha. Tacoma appoints Henry L. Wotan as postmaster. state librarians form a statewide association in Tacoma. Edward Whitmon sworn in as judge of the new Eastern Washington federal district. Canyon post office opens in Whitman county, near Riparia and Hay. Jenkins Lumber plans a million dollar move to Washington with Seattle headquarters. Tacoma Railway and Power to extend McKinley street line to Biwnaarok, two miles, serving 1,400 residents. Washington Supreme Court upholds habeas corpus in Frank V Poor extradition case. Frank C. Nash named deputy clerk of Eastern Washington federal district. Rural free delivery to Oak Harbor and Renton begins April 15. Jacob Furth of Seattle Electric travels to Europe. Mrs. Furth accompanies. Zionist advance agents plan a new colony in the state, about 250 expected. Harbert place well yields water forcing work pause until city pump can be installed. Seattle vivio union pushes city charter amendment to allow ousting poorly performing officials, mirroring Los Angeles practice.
Peace Talks Start In Europe Russia Japan Mediation Sought
Reports from Washington Paris and Stockholm indicate preliminary steps toward peace between Russia and Japan with Germany offering mediation. Officials note talks may be held in Stockholm or Copenhagen while Paris and St Petersburg acknowledge discussions in private circles. Japan’s Vladivostok advance shapes demands Japan seeks indemnity and pauses only if campaigns conclude.
Walla Walla Minister Named State Penitentiary Chaplain
Governor Mead appoints Rev. John Lacorna of Walla Walla as chaplain of the state penitentiary. Lacorna, pioneer Methodist minister in Eastern Washington, is endorsed by local clergy and G A R members.
Elk monarch Dick dies at Point Defiance Park
Vracoma March 23 Dick the antlered monarch of the elk herd at Point Defiance park is dead. Captured in infancy and bottle raised he spent twenty two years in captivity and was among the largest elk known and a noted wild animal.
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Seattle Market Report Prices for Grain Livestock and Hides
A detailed Seattle market report lists current producer offers to local dealers for delivery in round lots. Prices cover grain such as oats, barley, wheat, and corn. hay including timothy and alfalfa. eggs. poultry and live stock values. hides and wool quotations. Washington and Puget Sound regional averages. and specific figures for butter and feed components.
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Washington
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Washington Creamery
Diplomats Silent on Far East Peace Prospects
London officials and diplomats maintain silence over possible peace talks with Russia in the far East. Baron Hayashi denies knowledge of negotiations, while London circles hint that peace talks may be near, though officials avoid confirming any details to prevent premature disclosures.
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Far East
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Russia
Associated Press
Machinists Press for 25 Percent Wage Increase
In Toronto on March 27 machinists across the Grand Trunk railroad system demand a 25 percent raise. They cite parity with Canadian Pacific railway workers and warn that a strike will follow if the request is refused.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Nansen warns of grave consular rift threatening union
London reports Arctic explorer Dr. Nansen saying Norway Sweden consular dispute deepens abroad. He argues Sweden’s protectionism and Norway’s free trade clash with union terms. He urges Norway to retain its own consular service while stressing equal rights as essential for any future policy.
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Russia loses 500000 men in war effort revealed
St. Petersburg reports reveal that by March 12 the war office dispatched 13,087 officers 761,467 men 146,308 horses 1,531 guns and 316,821 tons of munitions to the front. Officials acknowledge the Far East army was weak at outset and blame rail and supply strains while noting Port Arthur provisioning delays. The disclosure shocks military circles and public opinion.
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Far East
Port Arthur
Russia
German veto over Turkish arms orders shocks Porte
Paris dispatch reports the German ambassador delivered a note to the Porte vetoing Turkey placing orders for arms in France. The Ottoman cabinet feels embarrassed and indignant at Germany's dictatorial stance. The French ambassador pursues a large army order for France.
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Clergymen Protest Rockefeller Mission Donation
New England pastors plan to oppose accepting J. D. Rockefeller’s $100000 gift for foreign missions. The American Board has decided to receive the donation, and the protest will be discussed at the Congregational convention in Seattle with the national session to follow.
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Chicago
J. D. Rockefeller
Seattle
American Board
Cattle Raisers Association Endorses Denver Stock Group
The Texas Cattle Raisers Association adopted resolutions endorsing the American Stock Raising Association organized at Denver and advising all to join. Fort Worth, Texas, March 37. Indorsement by the Texas Cattlemen.
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Fort Worth
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
American Stock Raising Association
Denver
No Japs In Sight As Japanese Army Withdraws
Reports from Gunshu Pass say Japanese forces have withdrawn south of the front, thirty five miles clear of Russian patrols. Gen Linevitch dispatches scouts to guard potential flanks while St Petersburg weighs Vladivostok as a new objective and keeps war preparations underway despite talks of peace.
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Linevitch
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Vladivostok
Associated Presse
Tie Pass
Mrs Chadwick Sentenced To Ten Years In Ohio Penitentiary
Cleveland March 28. Mrs Cassie L Chadwick faces about ten years in the Ohio state penitentiary unless a higher court interferes. Judge Robert W Taylor imposed ten years on seven counts with two counts at two years and two at one year. Att y J P Dawley protested sentencing on each count except the first and the defense plans to appeal arguing separate counts cannot each carry a sentence. Weitere points of appeal loom in Chadwick trial.
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Cassie L. Chadwick
Ohio State Penitentiary
Robert W. Taylor
United States District Court
Chadwick
J. P. Dawley
Dakota Trial Trip Shows No Flaws in Steamer
New London reports that the steam Dakota completed a full official trial run lasting twenty four hours with no issues. She operated at ten knots for most of the trip, reached fifteen knots in favorable tide, and drew 22 feet of water without incident. The ship will depart New York for Newport News for drydock cleaning and painting.
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Dakota
New York
Newport News
Truman H Newberry Named Assistant Secretary of Navy
President Roosevelt has tendered the office of assistant secretary of the navy to Truman H Newberry of Detroit Michigan and the offer has been accepted He is a prominent Detroit businessman and will succeed Charles H Darling of Vermont who tendered his resignation Darling will become collector of the port of Burlington and resume law practice
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Woman Deputy Sheriff in Colorado Springs
Mrs. Elizabeth Cass dard, a leading Colorado woman, is appointed deputy sheriff of El Paso County by Sheriff Grimes. She is the only woman in Colorado to hold this post and will use the authority to aid in protecting mistreated animals.
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Elizabeth Cass Dard
Colorado
Paso County
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Much Bone for Islands French Praise of American Rule
Paris dispatch reports Minister Clementel received a confidential summary from Governor General Lamothe on the Philippines and Java. Lamothe, a noted colonial expert, lauds American governance noting four months of study show rapid progress under U S control. He cites education municipal liberty and rising republican spirit among natives.
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Clementel
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Peace or Revolution in Russia: Ministers Push Peace
St Petersburg reports an extraordinary session of the council of ministers where M. Witte led a forceful address urging national unity. He warned that forcing reserves to fight could draw in the entire population, yet the body agreed the time was ripe to begin steps toward peace and notified the czar.
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M. Witte
Russia
Washington Building Falls at World’s Fair Demolition
In St Louis on March 27 a Washington state building under demolition at the World’s Fair collapsed during razing. Three workers were injured as most of the tall 110 foot timber props had already been removed and another prop was being taken down when the structure fell.
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Maxim Gorky to Face Prosecution in St. Petersburg
The authorities decide to prosecute Maxim Gorky on charges of drafting proclamations to overthrow the state and disturb public order. He faces up to three years detention in a fortress. The trial starts May 2 in St. Petersburg court with a jury and closed doors.
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Maxim Gorky
Court of Justice
Funds Allocated for Idaho and Montana Irrigation Projects
The interior secretary allocates 2.3 million for the Payette Boise project in Idaho and 1 million for the Milk river project in Montana. Planned reclamation covers 370000 acres in Idaho and 320000 in Montana, with ultimate costs of 11 million and 10 million respectively.
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Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation
Payette-Boise
Idaho
Montana
Chelan Golden Apple Introduced by Wapato Grower
Chelan March 27. Peter Wapato a noted Indian farmer of Lake Chelan has developed a new seedling apple named Chelan Golden. It resembles the Pearmain, is claimed unique worldwide, averages four tiers in fruit, and is described as a desirable, beautiful colored variety.
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Peter Wapato
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Steel Trust Plans Wage Increase In Early April
Officials of the United States Steel Corporation completed plans for a substantial wage rise set to take effect Saturday April 1. The raise, reportedly affecting about 60 000 men in the district, follows months of industry wage pressures.
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Steel Trust
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Emigration Boom From Ireland Sails of Celtic
Queenstown march 27 heavy emigration continues with the Celtic carrying 1,040 Irish to America. Interior reports predict this year will surpass the records of recent years in emigration from Ireland.
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Celtic
Amreica
No Election in Delaware Senate Vacancies Prompt Extra Session
Dover Del March 37 The Delaware legislature adjourned without electing a United States senator. A boat vacancy in the 901 area prompts talk of an extra session to fill continued vacancies and address pending duties.
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