Government aims to settle agrarian issue and go to country
In St. Petersburg the cabinet reveals Stolypin intends a decisive agrarian policy despite parliament. Immediate land grants to peasants, possible division of communal holdings, and a push to rally peasants may curb opposition. Financial hurdles loom for purchasing private holdings through land banks. Officials linked to strikes face dismissal or resignation as the government enforces accountability.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Stolypin
Stichinsky
Lande
Severoff
Laurence
Ironoff Railroad
Rebellion in Finland Prompts Russian Occupation Edicts
News from Copenhagen reports a harsh decree by the Russian governor general ordering troops to shoot anyone spreading revolutionary propaganda in Finland. A stabbing in a market square involved a Cossack captain and a woman assailant, fueling fears of a wider crackdown as Finnish unrest grows. The same dispatch notes irrigation progress near Wallula and new head tax enforcement for Chinese in St John’s, plus a breakthrough on arbitration at the Inter American conference in Rio.
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Copenhagen
Finland
St. Petersburg
St. Johns, N. F
Government to resume silver purchases for coinage
Washington announces the first government buy of silver for coinage in thirteen years. Tenders due August 15 at 1 pm enter for delivery to Philadelphia New Orleans and Denver mints with 999 fine bullion. The plan aims to steady market impact and ensure uniform yearly demand.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Denver
New York
Treasury
Treasury Department
United States
Privy Council Opens Dunsmuir Appeal Dismissal Recommended
The judicial committee of the privy council recommends dismissing the appeals of Dunsmuir vs. Dunsmuir and Hopper vs. Dunsmuir. The case arose from Edna Wallace Hopper seeking to break the will of her stepfather Alex Dunsmuir, with James Dunsmuir, former British Columbia premier, named principal legatee.
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London
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Dunsmuir
Hopper
Edna Wallace Hopper
Alex Dunsmuir
James Dunsmuir
British Columbia
A Little Lesson In Adversity Beethoven's deafness and triumph
A recounting of Ludwig van Beethoven facing deafness from age thirty and still composing enduring works. The piece notes his initial despair, his resolve to lead an orchestra, and the moment a musician signaled applause he could not hear, illustrating willpower overcoming circumstance. It also mentions a river bottom with logs in various colors and sizes, noting extensive remaining stock.
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Secretary of the Treasury
The
Treasury
Department
Congress
Shaw
Attorney General
Beethoven
China
Cook
Cooking in the Church Kitchens Modernizing Houses of Worship
A feature on church kitchens showing how up to date houses of worship offer light and heavy housekeeping, social rooms, and meals after meetings. Ministers, missionaries, and parishioners discuss practicality, progress, and new culinary opportunities in church life.
Whistler Autograph Request Rebuffed by Royal Academy
A Philadelphia admirer asked James McNeill Whistler for his autograph during a period of tension with the Royal Academy in London. The letter, sent via the academy, was returned months later from Washington’s dead letter office marked Unknown. A Washington Star quotation describes the incident as a petty act of revenge by the academy.
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William T. Chase
James McNeil Whistler
Royal Academy
London
Whistler
Pennsylvania
Academy
Washington
Washington Star
Identity Proving Difficult in Wills and Estates
The piece argues that proving who you are for legal reasons is often hearsay, especially when parents and relatives are gone. It cites cases like A T Stewart and Royal Arcanum death benefits, noting that birth and marriage records must be supported by witnesses with personal knowledge.
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New York World
John Smith
Robert
Mary Smith
Albany
Bureau of Vital Statistics
John
A.T. Stewart
Mrs. Stewart
A. ‘T. Stewart
Ireland
Alct. Stewart
Royal Arcanum
Betsy the Hen Lived 22 Years and Gave 4750 Eggs
George Bradley’s famed hen Betsy, recognized across Tennessee, died at age 22. She hatched with his eldest son nearly 23 years ago and laid about 4750 eggs while producing 570 chicks. A headstone will note her long service and humorous epitaph.
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Betsy
George Bradley
Tennessee
Bradley
New York
Japanese cooks gain favor as fighters surprise Yonkers
In Yonkers a playful town exchange notes how Japanese cooks win praise after revealing unexpected fighting prowess. The joke underscores cultural surprises and local humor in a bustling community page.
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Mrs. Bacon
Professional Cards for Dr Paul Smits Eye Ear Nose Throat
Professional card notes Dr Paul Smits M D physician and surgeon with office at Aberdeen General Hospital and Crowther Wooding block at G and Heron streets. Eye Ear Nose and Throat practice with specified hours and telephone numbers. Office rooms over ElkE Pharmacy Aberdeen Washington with morning and afternoon hours listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Ke Pharmacy
Aberdeen
Wash
Mapes to Hold Office Hours in Aberdeen
D J A Mapes lists office hours from 9:00 to 11:00 a m and 2:00 to 5:00 p m with additional 7:00 to 8:00 p m slots. Offices in Kaufman Block rooms 5 and 6 and Zelaska Block Street Aberdeen Washington. Will practice in State and Federal courts. Phone 1745.
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Kaufman Block
Zelaska Block
Dabney Block
Seattl e Train Schedules Highlight Weekend Excursions
The notice lists departure times from Seattle Portland Tacoma and other points with multiple daily runs. It mentions excursions to Moclips from Aberdeen leaving at 8:00 a m and returning at 6:00 p m Sunday.
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Portland
Tacoma
Portland, Tacoma
Seattle
Ocosta
Moclips
Aberdeen
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Czar
Walla Walla
Panary Investment Company
Snake River Irrigation Company
Continental Construction Company
Two Rivers Irrigation Project
Wallula
Parry Company
Two Rivers
Rio de Janeiro
Ludwig Beethoven
Russia
Hind
Paul Smits, M. D
DR. Watkins
Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
McNiven
J. A. Mapes
Deen, Wash
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
Cc. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Fox
Rrobert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Continental Saloon Oo. C. Vammen
G Street
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Andrew Blum
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S.pf Street
Roslyn Coal
J. M. Lupton
Mgr
Cor. H. and
Hume
Ingebrightsen
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Gharlton
N. P. Ry. Co
Portland, Oregon
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Pau
Duluth
Fort William
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
P. S. Locke
John Halstead
Pacific Ave
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Prop
Wishkah
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
Westport, Wash
Mrs. Mary Smith
Wm. Ziegler
Boot and Shoemaker
Jeff
William Ziegler
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