Hegira From Japan Promised Jobs And Good Pay
Tacoma reports an immigration officer says over 10 000 Japanese were booked for passage to the Pacific coast from Kobe and Yokohama in two weeks prior to the Goodwin’s sailing. About 3 400 arrived on the sound in three days aboard ships including Riojun Maru Miles and Goodwin with Braemar following. Agents in Japan recruit by promising easy wages of 1 a day gold and convey passage for 30 with the balance as commission, persuading families to mortgage farms. If unchecked, at least 20 000 more may be booked this year as 100 agents push lower-class Japanese with family loans and misrepresented work prospects.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Goodwin
Kobe
Yokohama
Japan
Sound
Miles
Portland
Lively Croton Valley Dam day ends with arrests in Italian colonies
At Croton Landing on April 2, civil and military authorities detained 26 Italians on charges of inviting riot and carrying weapons. Sheriff Molloy secured 32 warrants, arresting leaders and searching Italian colonies with 25 deputies and Company D. Nine prisoners were taken in the Bowery, 16 elsewhere, as about 150 striking workers fled to New York and Syracuse.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Croton Valley
Devon
Molloy
Westchester County
Judge Smith
Sing Sing
New York
Syracuse
Bowsery
Bowery
Italy
Repair of Boston Cruiser Costs Cut. Ordered for Mare Island
The board of survey reports the Boston cruiser can be repaired for 175000 dollars, half of the original estimate, and the work is ordered at Mare Island navy yard. In San Francisco large opium shipment arrives on Nippon Maru worth 600000 dollars with duty of 200982 dollars.
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Boston
Washington
Board of Survey
United States
Navy Department
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Navy to Ship 5,000-Ton Wheat Steamer to India Famine Relief
The Navy Department has secured a 5,000 ton steamer to transport wheat and other foods collected by New York charities to famine sufferers in India. In Spokane Washington trustees of the Exposition Company raise 42050 dollars for a permanent exposition building and the annual fair next October.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
India
Spokane
Wash
Spokane Exposition Company
Partisan rancor erupts in naval bill debate
Washington April 20 lawmakers fought across party lines during the naval appropriation debate. Grosvenor of Ohio and Williams of Mississippi clashed over tariff policy and parliamentary language. The dispute cooling later after Grosvenor denied intent to offend, while most controversial points were tabled and a $500000 naval contingent fund was defeated.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
Williams
Mississippi
Hawley
Texas
Navy Department
Hawaii's Growing Trade Report Highlights 1899
Consul General Heywood forwards Hawaii 1899 trade report showing US imports of 15.03 million dollars and exports to the US of 22.52 million. Machinery imports nearly double 1898 at 2.09 million, sugar exports exceed 21 million, total exports 22.63 million, up about 5 million from 1898. Trade with Britain small, others mainly China Japan Australia New Zealand and Canada.
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Washington
Heywood
Honolulu
State Department
Hawaii
United States
Great Britain
China
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Red Cross badges torn as Boers intercept Carrington force
A Daily Mail dispatch from Lourenco Marques reports Chicago corps members, upon arrival at Pretoria, tore off Red Cross badges after Mausers were offered. Adelbert S. Hay, US consul, notified the Transvaal government he must report to Washington. Two hundred fifty Boers began a march from Waterval Onder to intercept General Carrington. In Missouri a tornado near Concordia injured five, killed one, and damaged homes and barns including the Bergman and Hendricks properties.
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London
Daily Mail
Lourenco Marques
Chicago Corps
Pretoria
Red Cross
Adelbert S. Hay
United States
Transvaal
Washington
Waterval Onder
Zoutpanberg
Carrington
Missouri
Kansas City
Lexington
Concordia
Lafayette County
Martin Bergman
Henry Meyer
Robert Hendricks
Colombia battles yield large rebel defeats and troop boost
Reports from Matamundo and Pradera claim rebel forces under Generals Rosa Ibese and Caicedo were routed with many killed wounded or captured. Colombia dispatches 6000 more troops north and Magdalena department peace is said restored. A Democratic landslide in Louisiana gives W S Heard a sweeping victory and a large legislature majority.
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Kingston
Colombia
Matamundo
Pradera
Rosa
Ibese
Caicedo
Magdalena
New Orleans
Louisiana
W. W. Heard
Miner Kills Wife in Butte Domestic Tragedy
In Butte Montana on April 20 Peter Dempsey a miner shot and killed his wife in their rooms on Main street. The couple had a short marriage and frequent quarrels. She had left him recently but returned. they quarreled again today and he killed her.
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Miner
Butte
Mont
Peter Dempsey
Main Street
Plague Death Toll in India Tops Four Thousand Weekly
Weekly plague rate in India shows a slight decline but totals still exceed 4,000 deaths for the past week. Simla reports the update dated April 20.
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Simla
Heavy livestock losses feared from prolonged storm across grazing regions
Reports from grazing areas indicate heavy livestock losses due to a long rain and snow storm. State Senator Barela estimates sheep losses near Trinidad at not less than 20,000. The new town of Granite in Oregon now has a telephone exchange linking every business house in town.
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Denver
Barela
Trinidad
New Town of
Granite, Or
Canned Roast Beef Becomes Army Subsistence in Philippines
War department officials adopt canned roast beef for troops in the Philippines due to inability to provide fresh meat or refrigerated beef at inland posts. About 100,000 cans ordered with monthly deliveries planned, with General Otis approving dispatch to Manila via San Francisco. Special care will ensure beef quality and preservation en route.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Webster
Root
Otis
Alexander
Chicago
San Francisco
Reedville Principal Charged With Misconduct
A sworn complaint from Hillsboro patrons of school district 29 seeks revocation of Reedville school principal U S McHargue’s teaching certificate. Accusations include kissing older girls during school and causing absences, plus a January tax-roll omission and a March meeting allegation that he killed a complainant’s eldest son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro, Or
N. P. Oakerman
U. 8
McHargue
Reedville
Atute Department of Public Instruction
Salem
Outlaw Shot Near Thompson's After Cattle Brand Theft
Fullerton, manager of Webster City Cattle Company, found two thieves mutilating brands. They fled, but Sheriff Presse and posse pursued 70 miles north, a gunfight ensued, one outlaw killed. The dead man matches Flat Nose George, linked to last year’s Union Pacific train robbery. identification underway with helpers en route from Cheyenne.
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Salt Lake
Tribune
Thompson's
Utah
Fullerton
Webster City Cattle Company
Presse
Here
George
Union Pacific Railroad
Thomson’s
Cheyenne
Quiet strike day in Croton Lansing as workers return
In Croton Lansing New York on April 23 striking workers kept to their routine. Reports say the same men heeded the whistle at 7 A M and returned to work with a dozen more joining. At the quarry 13 percent of men appeared for work indicating a partial resumption. Washington April 23 a Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill change moved the house committee to strike fortified provisions and seek a compromise. Rep Barham California proposed the amendment and the committee chair was instructed to offer it for consideration as a committee amendment.
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Croton
Lansing
N. Y
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Representative Barham
California
Turkey Must Pay It
Washington reports a firm U S stance on Turkish damages for missionary property. Three ministers promised payment but none given. Officials reject war and seek dignified pressure while the Turkish minister in Washington remains popular amid unresolved claims totaling about 840000 dollars including the Lentz claim of 40000 dollars.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Angell
Smyrna
Europe
Turkey
Olney
Refugee reports of mine shaft destruction schemes
London reports Natal Mercury accounts of refugees detailing plans to destroy all mine shafts around Johannesburg under the state mining engineer. Copper wire was requisitioned for connections. General Carrington moves toward Transvaal borders from Beira as Boer forces potentially intercept him. Boers, about 15,000, fortify ridges near Ladysmith and Washbank valley while patrols stay vigilant.
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London
Natal Mercury
Johannesburg
Carrington
Beira
Transvaal
Mafeking
Lourenco Marques
Ladysmith
Washbank
Senate approves Puerto Rico civil affairs plan with pending officers
Washington reports the Senate passed a joint resolution directing civil affairs in Puerto Rico under the new government law until officers are appointed. Debate on the Alaska civil code bill continues with Hansbrough alien printers' amendment under review. Carter offers a substitute and Spooner opposes both positions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Carter
Spooner
Philippine Trials Bring Guilty Verdicts and Reduced Sentences
A Manila military commission found three Filipinos guilty of guerrilla warfare with two life terms and one 80 years, later reduced by General Otis to 15 years. Two Ladronea murder defendants face hanging at O Donnell. Also noted is a seaweed paper translucent enough for windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Loallamba
Otis
O'’Donell
Sheep on Reserve at Mount Rainier Set for 260000
The Interior Department limits for grazing at Mount Rainier forest reserve keep sheep at 260000 head for the season. Cattle are capped at 5500 and horses at 1000. permits require approval and charge per head. Oregon livestock are barred from grazing in Washington reserves. Mining news notes Helena mine restart in Bohemia district with early output and promising prospects. Prairie City strikes reported near John Day and Dixie Butte in Oregon.
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Mount Ranier Forest
Hitchcock
Oregon
Washington
Sheller
Secretary of the Interior
Prairie City
John Day
Lon Cleaver
KK. E. Cleaver
Portland
Dixie Butte Mountain
Northwest Notes from Oregon and Washington
Reports from Heppner Baker City Spokane Yakima Waterville Pendleton Sumpter and Albany cover local projects finances and incidents. Highlights include a two mile bicycle path in Heppner a park in Baker City a Coos bay mill awaiting shipment and a Fort Flagler fire protection contract. A Crook county death of D L Hinton aged 60 is noted along with a Spokane saloons revenue forecast and a dispute over a two dog license in Albany.
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Northwest
Heppner, Or
Spokane
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Baker City
Coos Bay
D. L. Hinton
Ben
Oregon
Crook County
Waterville
Wash
United States
Fort Flagler
Marrowstone Point
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Trade Review Signals Irregular Week in Prices and Shipments
Bradstreets notes backward spring weather and price weakness across leading stocks creating an irregular trade picture. Agricultural staples ease as crop prospects and government reports temper outlook while lard hits high boom levels and cotton rises with Southern mills raising prices. Wheat and flour shipments total 2,896,653 bushels this week. 152 business failures, down from 182 nationally last week.
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Bradstreets
Cuba
Far East
United States
Pacific Coast Trade Prices From Seattle Markets Report
Seattle market prices for fresh produce and staples list onions at 3.25 to 4.00 per sack, lettuce 45 cents per dozen, potatoes 17 to 18 dollars per sack, beets 75 to 85 cents, cabbages 1.00 to 1.25 per 100 pounds, apples 1.25 to 1.50 per box, butter 22 cents per pound, eggs 16 cents, cheese 15 cents, poultry 14 to 18 cents dressed, and hay, flour, millstuffs, and feed items with varied per-ton or per-barrel pricing. Fresh meats show dressed beef steers 7 to 8 cents, cows 7 cents, mutton 8 cents, pork 8 to 9 cents, hams up to 18 cents, and bacon around 12 to 14 cents.
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California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Portland Market Prices for Wheat to Veal
Prices across commodities from Portland markets include Wheat at 54 550 and 54c for Valley 54c Bluestem 57c. Flour as high as $8.00 per barrel. Butter around 40 to 45c. Eggs 12c per dozen. Hogs and beef prices listed with ranges for different grades. Potatoes 80 50c per sack. Hops 3 8c per pound. Wool and mohair quoted. Mutton, veal, and tallow figures per pound or per hundredweight.
Grain and dairy price listings from regional markets
Market brief with Wool-Spring-Nevada and Eastern Oregon crop quotes. Prices shown for creamery butter and dairy products, with per pound rates and farm staples. Also notes Egge Store prices and Milletuffe middlings with bran values.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Hope
Egge
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Hegira
Pacific Coast of America
Croton Valley Dam
Hourne
Colorado Livestock
Philippine Army
Croton Dam
Anderson
Ind
John Rodmore
Thomas J. Rodmore
Rodmore
Greenland
Helena
Bohemia District
Lane County
Jennings
Prairie City District
Yakima County
Lostine
Sumpter
Albany
Weekly Trade Reviews
Pacific Coast Trade
Seattle
Portland Market
Wool—Valley
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