davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20

SENATE-what Is known as the Council bill
was passed By tho senate. This Ia the bill that
provides for hoid-oyer oouncilmen In cities OF
oil sizes. In cities OF the nrst-eiass IL pro I
rides that i've couuellmen shall hold over
each election; that az each election two ooun-
cilmen shall be- elected from each ward, one
for four years and one for two years.
Senate bill No ~ was defeated by \ vote OF
ie 70 o IL was intended 10 compel the rail-
roads to prove that they were not negligent in
cases Of cattle killing II they failed 10 prove
this thcy were to be held liable for damages.
Il was held to shift the burden OF proof from
the plaintiff TO the defendant.
Senator Bambcrgors bill to provide for tho
treatment OF drunkards At public expense was
killed
HousE-Thc action In accepting the invita-
ton 70 visit Boise was roscinded by u vote OF
eitoi7
The vote on tho anti .doolung bill was recon
sidercd und tho bill was withdrawn by DR..
Condor for amendment.
The bill 70 prevent the waste OF artesian
water by closing wells was defeated.
New bill introduced were; by Done, ap-
preparation for State Historical society; BY
Peterson. relating to fees OF the clerk OF tho
district court by Watts, empowering county
commissioners 70 allow bills OF Jury commits
sioners; by Mcfarland, allowing compensation
70 members OF state boards, by Condor, To
recognize certificates granted by medical ex
aminers Of other states; by Tiotlen authoriz'
ing county clerks TO issue marriage licenses on
anidayits without the presence OF the parties
By Hasam. To prevent the hiring OF employees
under false pretenses.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
MONEY FoR FILlPINos.
Bill Regulating Currency Of Islands
Passes the Senate.

Bill Regulating Currency Of Islands
Passes the Senate.
The Philippine currency bill passed
By the senate prcscrlbes that the unit
Of value In the Philippines shall be
the gold peso OF 1919 grains OF gold
nlne-tenths fine; said gold peso To be-
come tho unit Of value when the gov
ernmont in the Philippines shall have
coined and ready for circulation not
less than 5000 900 Of the silver pesos
provided for In the bill. The gold coins
Of the United States. at the rate OF
one dollar for two peso. shall be legal
tender in the Islands. The bill also
provides for an additional coinage of
10 .000. 900 silver coins OF the denomina-
tIon OF 1 peso. which shall be legal
tender, except whore provided by con
tract Coins Of the denomination Of
so contavos. 20 centavos and OF 10 cen
tavos also are provided for, all such
coins 20 be under tho authority Of the
government OF the Philippine Islands
In such amounts as II may determine
with the approval OF the secretary Of
war.
The bill also provides for tho Issue
OF certificates Of Indebtedness TO main
tain the parity OF the silver and gold
pesos. such certificates at any tine 70
BIO limited 10 SiO,000OOO or 5000 900
peso. The Mexican dollar and the
Spanish coins heretofore used shall.be
receivable for public dues at rate 70
be fixed from tine TO time by the civil
governor OF the Islands. preference.
however, being given to the Philippine
coins ana certificates. The option Is
given for the coinage OF the silver
pesos either In Manila or any mint 10
the United Statea which coins lAal.
bear Inscriptions or devices fxpre7 =
/ tho sovereignty OF the United State.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
STEAMER STRUCK BY TORNADO.
Vessel Goes to the Bottom and Sew.
teen LIvea Are lost

A dispatch from Norfolk. va. says:
A tornado struck the passenger
steamer olive, which piles between
franklin. Va, and Edenton, ~ c..
Tuesday night. and sent her to tho
bottom Of the Chowan river. on Wood
ley's pier between Mount Pleasant
and divers wharf Seventeen per.
sons are known to have been drowned
and others who we're rescued are Ia a
serious condition.
The storm. when II struck the olive.
caused her 20 go over on her beam
ends. and when she righted It was
only 10 sink ON account OF the water
she had taken. a majority Of the pas.
sengors and crew we're below at tho
time, and had no opportunity to reach
the pilot house OF the vessel This
point was the only portion left above
water. and In Il. standing waist deep
from the time Of the accident until 6
o'clock intho morning. Captain George
Whitley and five others were saved
The vessel had almost reached is
destination when the tornado struck
Il.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
YOUNG FIGHTS GUARDS.
Makes Determined Effort to Escape
While Being Taken to Sing Sing.

Makes Determined Effort TO Escape
While Being Taken to Sing Sing.
william Hooper Young was taken
TO Sing Sing prison Friday. whore he
will commence a life sentence for the
murder OF Mrs. Anna Pulitzer. Young
fought furiously against his removal
from tho prison van 10 the train which
was to carry him to Sing Sing. and
the deputies had TO drag him through
the Grand Central depot, which was
crowded with people anxious TO get a
glimpse Of him.
His clothes wero almost torn from
his body. his hat broken and his col
lar torn on. Young made this fight
despite the fact that he was hand
cuffed between two burly negro pris-
onqrs, who, like him, had been sen
tehcsd 20 Sing Sing. Once on tho
train he quleted down and drew tho
blinds OF he car TO shut out the gaze
OF the curious. Arrived at the prison
town he walked quietly TO the pcniten-
tiary.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Drank carbolle Acid.

While suffering from an attack OF
temporary insanity, occasioned by FIRE.
Quent and prolonged fits OF melan-
cholla, Mrs. Theresa Boebe. aged %
years. OF Seattle, committed suicide
by swallowing the contents OF a bottle
OF carbolio acid, To accomplish her
purpose. the woman lott the home OF
her daughter In this city Monday
evening and went 20 the entrance OF
tho Loschi park pavilion. Her body
was found lying promo on tho steps OF
the pavilion by anxious relatives In
the morning.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Fen Down a We'll.

II. A. Allen met death in a deep well
on the T. A. Wright place, near Wood
land park, Seattle, He fell from the
top to tho bottom OF the we'll, dis
lance OF sixty nine feet, and as he fell
his head struck distractions, causing
injuries which resulted in death two
hours later. lilo was going beneath
the surface 10 learn the nature OF tho
earth. as he had the digging OF well
In prospect on his own place. not far
away. He had but started on the do
scent when the rope broke and be fol
downward
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
February 10.

sHNArE-Tho invitation OF tho Idaho ieglsla-
ture 70 visit Boise was turned down by tho
senate, by a vote Of n TO The chief arEu-
mcnt against the trip was that the senators
could not AFFORD 10 place themselves under
obligations 10 the railroads for such fAvors
while important measures arc pending In which
the railroads are deeply Interested.
The pure food bin. No. "a. that has been 30
thoroughly discussed passed tho senate By
unanimous vote An amendment was added 10
make butter contain - per cent Of buttetflt.
Seven bills that had been introduces BY
Senator Lawrence were passed unanimously.
They were; For limiting the fee 10 =! for the
issuance OF a tax deed. prohibiting Judges from
pnotieina law relating TO proceedings against
corporations for violations OF city ordinances;
10 make cities bear the expense Of cases ap-
pcalod from the city 70 tho district courts, TO
extend the time for making answers 10 com
plants, relating TO service by shcrins OF city
court writ; providing for a seal Tor city courts.
HousE-By vote OF 10 " rs, tho house de-
cldcd 10 accept the report Of the committee on
visit TO Idaho legislature and 10 20 Friday
afternoon. This action may be resclndod,
however, In view Of the antagonism 10 tho
junkst displayed In both tue house aud senate
Bills passed worei Senate bill No ~. by
Lawrence, providing that claims against towns
and cities tor porson iniuyiss must be presented
20 the councils within ninety days and other
claims within one year or become outiawed
Mt, Hulis bill providing for the annual publi-
cation OF marks and brands; by Lawrence, pro-
viding that actions against counties cities and
towns on rejected claims must be commenced
within year from the time tho claim is re-
auestcd.
The anti docking bill was killed.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Reaard Amerlea Dol . RIvaI.

Tho German minister Of commerce.
Moeller. I'm the course Of an address Ia
tho Hanover chamber of commerce,
said: "The United States viii be Ger
many's chief competitor In IN worlds
markets int he future. We must. there
fore learn from the Americans and
ADOPT their business methods, the most
marked feature Of which is the concen-
tration OF capital and trade into trusts
The strong ropugnance OF capital In
Germany against such combinations
will certainly be replaced In time by u
better view especially after the evils
uf the syndicates have been removed
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
UTAH'S LEGISLATORS.


SENATE was day OF routine In the senate
broken only by the recess taken % $3.50 70 At
tend the Lincoln Mel. Iricy memorial services
60 the boil of the House Of Representatives,
and az their close the senate resumed is
session
Bills passed during the day were Senator
Iawrunces bill amending the law regarding
the making Of answer in suitsi senator VIII
Hams bill providing Tor the appointment OF
two commissioners the governor 70 take
measures 20 secure aid from the Federal lJov-
ernment In the construction Of reservoirs and
irrigation works under the national Irrigation
law II olso provides for tho appropriation Of
tsOJ0 20 carry into effect the object Of the
measure senator lawrence bin No ~ b ased
on what senator Allison termed the most
nonsenslcal decision ever rendered m the SUI
prcme court o. the state. by q Il decision tho
attornoy Ia taking an appeal 10 the supreme
court must trunscribe the court reporters
notes In full instead Of putting the notes In rs
evidence. also bill No. 81, By Lawrence, pro-
vidinR that In taking exceptions II will not be
necessary 10 state the reasons for the eKcep-
tons.
House joint memorial No. 1, spry, memorial
iIing congress for nm Appropriation Of 1900
for irrigation investigation In the arid vost
passed the senate by unanimous vote.
HOUSE House bill No. b, the free text book
bill was passed after vigorous discussion. b
q vote Of - 70 10. This system already pre-
walls In salt Lake City. aud the bill proposes
W extend IL 10 every school district 10 tho
state.
a motion prevailed allowing the members
their salaries tor the last thirty days Of tho
session
a joint session Of The hOuss and senate was
- nuumF
hiuley ana Lincoln were held.
The house adjourned unui Monday.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
peath Erom HYdrophohla.

Several weeks ago a woman named
Della Quinn, employed as servant
IN the family OF Juan Navarro. the
Mexican consul general IN New York
city, was bitten In the hand by a
fox terrier that she tried 10 drive
from the stoop Of her masters house
The wound apparently healed, but Ave
days ago Miss Quinn experienced
pain In Ter rlght arm and later com.
planned OF a choking sensation. From
that time she grew rapidly worse until
she died. the physicians say. from
hydTophObia
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
MOODY MAY RESIGN.
Secretary Of the Navy Suffering From
Injuries Received In Runaway.

Secretary Of the Navy Suffering From
injuries Received In Runaway.
The physician who has been attend
Ing Secretary Moody ever since he was
injured In the runaway accident at
Annapolis has told Mr.. Moody that he
will have TO do one Of two things. II
he wants TO regain his health. lie
must have complete physical and men
tai rest for several months. II he can
not do that he must get out OF tho
cabinet. While the accident seemed
OF no consequence at the tlme, ever
alnap- than Mr.. Moody has had pad
case OF nerves" The shock Affected
him so much that no has almost lost
control OF his nervous system. Tho
secretary hop~s 10 t.ye the long rest
as soon as cONCtlsf adiourns.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Smoke Flus Thres-qSarters Of a Mile
Iona.

Work has been commenced by tho
washoe Copper company at Anaconda,
Mont. on the construction OF n smoke
hue TO be three fourths OF a milo ia
length. and which will be the means
OF conveying the smoke from tho
smolter to stack which will stand
200 feet above the highest peak ON
tho range OF mountains just south Of
tho smoltors. The Hue and smokestacli
will cost the Washoc company about
100000. and viii be tho largest west
OF tho Mississippi river. The oonstruc.
ton OF this stack is the result OF tho
claim made by the Deer Lodge farm.
ers that the smelter smoke has been
damaging their land and iniuring tho
feed.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
PIaaue situation AZ MazatIan.

Two hundred and two patients with
the plague have been admitted to the
lazaretto at Mazatlan, Mexico. since
It was established and l2i have died.
This does not include the deaths In
the city. The family attacked with the
plague at the town OF oso have now
all died Other cases are reported
from that town. whore the inhabitants
have been defying sanitary regula-
lions, A detachment has been sent
there TO compel obedience to the
rules
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Pat Crow Ia Located.

J. ]. Grow OF Council BLUFFS. Ia, has
received n letter from England, stat.
ing that Pat Grow, his brother, alleged
TO have been connected with the kid
mapping OF Eddie Cudahy, is now work,
ing in Liverpool. In writing the rela-
tive says that when Pat left this coun.
try no went direct TO England, where
under an assumed name, he enlisted
in the English army and was sent &c
South Africa. Upon the close Of the
war he returned 10 England and Sc
cured his present employment.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
GERMANY SATISFIED.
FEEL THAT THEY GOT WHA1
THEY WANTED FROM VENE.
ZUELA.
Believe That the only Power Which
Came Out Of the Affair Win Height.
ened Prestige is the United
states.

The German newspapers generally
have little TO say about the venezuelar
settlement. Those which reflect N,
governments views affirm that Ger
many comes out Of the AFFAIR measur
ably we'll, lnasmuch as she obtains al
the end Of the negotiations an sh,
asked for at the beginning. The paper.
which are important. Of Official lnnu
ence. notably the Pan-German expo
nents and certain papers Of reaction.
airy tendencies. say that tho only power
which has come out Of the affair viii
heightened prestige is the United
States. that none Of theEuropean pow
ers has strengthened lis poaltlon. ant
that the two great powers have beer
standing IN the eyes OF the world foi
two months In a defercntlal attltud,
toward tho United States practlcall,
asking permission 10 coorco an lmpo
tent state.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
orenon Woman KIdnnpa Her Son.

Mrs. Bertha Martin kidnapped her s.
year-ole son from the home Of her
husband, W, L. Martin, a well known
business man at Astoria, Ore, boarded
a steam launch with a male COM
panion and started up the Columbia
river Martin believes that che land.
ed on the Washington shore and has
gone 10 Seattle. Martin and his wife
have not been living together. but he
says Il was agreed that he should
have the custody of the child.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Wabash Causing Trouble for lnhablt-
ants Of Vlneennes.

Dispatches to the indianapolis News
say that a serious food is threatened
in southern and western Indiana. The
heavy rains of Saturday and SUNDAY
have started the Wabash river ON a
rampage. and there ia fear that one OF
tho worst floods in years will occur In
the vicinity OF Vlncennes. Tbs terri
tory known as the Emberras bottoms
is covered. Taylorsyllle, a town OF 2oO
inhabitants, has been hooded. and sew.
eral families have had TO movd out
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
TURKISH MisRuLE.

Meeting Held In Paris In Connection
With Macedonian Revolution.
A meeting OF 1000 persons. presided
over by Baron Constant D'Estournelles,
and supported by the presence OF or
letters OF sympathy from numerous
prominent men, was held Sunday In
Paris, in connection with the Maeedon-
Ian situation. A resolution was adopt
cd calling on the government TO work
theoretically to procure the enforce.
ment OF the Berlin treaty and 10 put
an end to Turkish misrulo in Mace
donla.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
cnlnrndo Mlner,a strlke.

The miners employed at the Little
Matte mine and the Big Five tunnel at
Idaho Springs. Colo, have been called
out. These, with the i75 from the
Sun and Moon mine. who went out a
couple OF weeks ago. make nearly 400
men on strike In this district The
union officials declare that the shaftor
mino employees will be called out at
once. and that before the end OF the
week 1000 men In Clear Creek county
will be- out. The men are lighting for
minimum scale Of S2.75 instead Of
$3.50.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY.
Republicans VIII Have Senate Con
slider Document.

Republicans VIII Have Senate Con-
slider Document
The Republican senators held a eau
Gus Tuesday and decided to have tho
senate continue consideration OF the
Panama canal treaty In future until
tho treaty shall be disposed or This
result was reached after an hour and
a halfs discussion OF the legislative
situation In the senate The conclu-
sion reached was unanimous. The I'M
derBtanding is that tho statehood bill
does not lose It's advantageous posi-
ton In the order Of business when the
senate IN not In executive session. The
Republican supporters Of the state
hood bill agree not to antagonlzo a
motion for an executive session to
consider the canal treaty. nor To make
any objection TO tho prolongatlon Of
such sessions 20 any extent necessary
TO secure ratification.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
DEATH ENDS sLeleH RlpE.
Train Crashes Into Sleigh Occupied By
Ten Salt Lakers.


Ton young Salt Lakers we're out
aleighriding Sunday night when the
sleigh was struck by a Rio Grnndt
train, one Of tho occupants OF the
sleigh being killed and all the rest Of
the party injured. while one. at least.
OF the Injured lies at deaths door.
Pearl oualls, n years old, was the
one TO meet death. She was sitting
on the drivers seat with A. Holm. and
tho pilot Of the heavy engine struck
the sleigh precisely at tho place where
she was sitting. She died within a few
minutes after having been picked up
and placed on tho train. Holm. who
vas also on the drivers seat, hand
ling tho reIns, was the most severely
injured OF the party. 4, Is thought he
is internally injured. and his condition
Is serious.
The eight who we're less seriously
injured were sitting in the rear portion
Of the sleigh, and had covered them
selves with robes and quilts In order
to keep warm. The merry crowd was
bowling along at a lively rate when
they camo 10 the railway crossing The
driver saw the approaching train and
attempted TO stop his team. The team
became frightened, however. and
dashed forward. tho engine striking
tho sleigh. throwing the occupants in
all directions and completely dsmolish-
ing the sleigh. The train was stopped,
and the dead and injured placed on
board. n quick run being made back 10
town and the injured taken TO the hos
nitaI
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
WILL RAISE BLOCKADE.
Protocol Signed by Representatives Of
Allles and Minister Bowen.

Allles and Minister Bowen.
Herbert W. Bowen, Venezuelan rep
resentative in the peace negotiations
at Washington, has signed with each
OF the allies representatives a proto-
col providing for the immediate rails.
ing Of tho blockade and for the refer
ence Of the question OF preferential
treatment OF tho claims OF the allies
against Venezuela to The Hague arbi-
tration tribunal By the provisions OF
these preliminary protocols. which
have required more than three wocks
Of constant negotiations. Venezuela
makes two distinct gains. the imme-
dlate raising OF a blockade from
which she has been suffering for some
weeks, and the rosturn OF all vessels
war and merchant, which have been
captured by the allied feet
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
conte..ed 10 kIIIInn a Man.

W. d. Markham came into Great
Falls. Mont. Tuesday. and gave him
self up TO tho sheHn He said that
four days previous he had an altorca.
tion with Dan Anderson IN his cabin
and killed him He claims that he
acted In sell. defense. when he was
asked why he had waited as he did
before giving himself up, he said that
ao weather was cold and the dead
man would keep until he got time 20
come tn town. Anderson was a sheep
hcrder aud Markham was engaged In
hauling wood for the Fort Assinlbolne
authorities
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Defective Flue starts a Fire In the
National Capital.

Some excitement was caused In tho
house OF representatives just before
that body convened Tuesday. by tho
discovery of a slight blaze In the floor
ing OF the reserved gallery. The floor
ing had become lgnited from a defec-
tive fiue In the Democratic cloak
room, and when discovered about az
teen feet OF the floor was ablaze. The
blaze was oXtlnguished and the mem
bcrs suffered no Inconvenience when
the house met.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Vsnszuslans Rejoice over Raising Of
Blockade.

There is great rejoicing among all
classes at wlllemsttd, Venezuela, at
the end Of the blockade. Many sailing
vessels that are lying In this port with
cargocs for Venezuelan ports win
leave at once. great amount OF cof-
fee Is awaiting transportation from
Venezuela to the United States. No
one apparently Is more glad at the
raising OF the blockade than those on
board tho blockadlng squadron.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
Pence between Bolivia and Brazil.

The Bolivian government has delly-
cred It's reply to the ultimatum pre-
scented by the Brazilian minister, Sc
nor Santos Llshoa. Bolivia accepts
Internationally, but under protest, all
the Brazilian demands The Bolivian
expedition commanded by General
Pando. will not cross the southern
boundary OF the contested territory.
Therefore, 1t is most improbable that
any collision between the Brazilian
aud Bolivian forces viii occur.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20

There was barely quorum present ~ the
session VI the senate. tho most Of tue senators
being on the Logan iunkct, and but little busl-
ness Of Importance was transacted, IL seeming
iy being the opinion OF the members that 10
would not do 10 risk the fate OF bill before 10
small crowd OF senators. The entire session
lasted but twenty-five minutes. aud adjourn
ment was taken until Monday.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
nuInarIa warnsd By subIIme pOrts

In recent note to Bulgaria, Turkey
declined TO accept the bulgarian gov
ernments declaration to the non.exlst-
ence OF revolutionary bands In Mace
donna and warns Bulgaria that explicit
instructions have been sent 10 the
Turkish authorities TO prevent the dis
turhcncos. This note is regarded as
being intended to Justify Turkeys mil
llary actlvlty.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

A Number Of cities and Towns Are
Destroyed.
Tho state OF Guerrero, Mexico, con-
tinues 20 report many and somewhat
alarming earthquakes. Chllpanclnso,
which two years ago was almost de.
stroyed by an earthquake, now reports
another, which threw down houses, as
also happened in the towns OF Chilapa,
Aguas, Blancas. San Diego and Mex.
Gala. Underground roarlngs and rum.
blings were heard, generally frighten-
ing the people.