Constitutionality of Washington Railway Commission Challenged
The suit by Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company seeks to bar enforcement of the joint wheat rate order arguing only the legislature may fix maximum tariffs. Defendants include state railway commissioners and the attorney general, with first hearing set for September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Railway Commission
Seattle
United States District Court
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Washinon & Columbia River Railways
State Railway Commission
Washington
Portland
Paget Sound
Drago Doctrine Referred to Hague Tribunal for Debts
The International American conference adopts with minor changes the Mexican convention on liberal professions and urges that The Hague tribunal consider the compulsory collection of public debts. The resolution calls for broader review by an assembly of all nations and aims to reduce pecuniary international conflicts.
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Rio de Janeiro
Hague Tribunal
Hague
Nebraska Republicans Nominate Ticket in Radical Platform
Lincoln August 23 The Nebraska Republican state convention met twelve hours nominating Norris Brown for United States senator. The ticket includes George L. Sheldon for governor M B Hopwell for lieutenant governor Hudson J Winner and Robert Colwell as railroad commissioners George C Judkin for secretary of state Edward M Searle Jr for treasurer William T Thompson for attorney general Jasper L McBrien for superintendent and Henry M Eaton for commissioner of public lands and buildings Edward Rosewater conceded defeat and praised the new party principles.
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Lincoln
Neb
Norris Brown
United States
Brown
Edward Rosewater
George L. Sheldon
M. B. Hopwell
Hudson J. Winner
Robert Colwell
Andrew J. Williams
George C. Judkin
Edward M. Searle, Jr
Lawrence J. Bryan
William T. Thompson
Jasper L. McBrien
Henry M. Eaton
Fraser river sawmills set coast record for lumber cut
The Fraser river sawmills at Millside claim the Pacific coast record with a single circular saw and edger, cutting 115 490 feet in ten hours on Friday. The prior ten hour record was 114 728 feet by the B B I mill in Washington.
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New Westminster
Fraser River
Millside
Pacific Coast
Washington
Mrs. Longworth to Unveil McKinley Statue in Columbus
Cincinnati report states Mrs. Nicholas Longworth accepted an invitation to unveil the William McKinley statue in Columbus, Ohio, on September 14.
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Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
William McKinley
Columbus
Roosevelt Urged to Use Influence to End Cuban Turmoil
Local Cuban Americans and businessmen urge President Roosevelt to intervene under the Platt amendment to resolve the Cuban strife. Col Carlos Maguire drafts a letter asking for a commission to oversee a new election, citing rights violations in the previous vote. London papers discuss possible U.S. intervention but note no desire to annex Cuba.
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New York
the Tribune
Roosevelt
Cuba
Carlos Maguire
Palma
Cuba denying US eight guns request for revolt suppression
Font Sterling secretary of the treasury denied Cuba asked the United States for eight rapid fire guns to be manned by American artillerymen. He said Cuba ordered four rapid fire guns from an American firm to be manned by former US artillery. Public sentiment varies from loyalty to rebellion, though Havana shows loyalty.
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Havana
Font Sterling
the Treasury
United States
Guerrera Captures Town of San Juan
Insurgent forces led by Pino Guerrera seize San Juan de Martinez the Western railroad terminus. No bloodshed reported as rural guards flee. Guerrera warns railroad manager Livesey of destroying bridges and property if troops pass. Spain moves to implement new treaty terms starting September 1.
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Havana
Pino Guerrera
San Juan de Martinez
Guerrera
Livesey
Western Railroad
Secretary of the Interior
Pinar del Rio
Neighborly Iron Kettle Loan Sparks Irish Dialogue
Mrs Gallagher and a neighbor haggle over lending a small iron kettle to boil bacon and cabbage. The talk shifts to family heirlooms and stitchy politeness as both women joke about spinach, flatirons, and Queen Victoria in their rowdy exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gallagher
Inventions Prize Planned for Dirigible in France
A new $10,000 prize is offered in France for the invention of a dirigible balloon. It notes rising Suez Canal revenue since opening, and includes assorted curiosities from forestry to notable people and art collectors, highlighting diverse topics from Birmingham pin production to Mount Sangay activity.
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France
Suez Canal
Egypt
Birmingham
England
Lord Northcote
Australia
Newcastle
New South Wales
Brightlingsea Almshouse
Matthew Fowlds
Farwick
Kilmarnock
Scotland
W. H. Schofield
Stopford Brooke
Saintsbury
Gosse
Saint-Saens
Sangay
Ecuador
Quito
Ohio
Adams County
H. J. Duveen
Duveen Brothers
Electrical progress and royal pets in glimpsed exhibits
A note highlights M Gustave Colin receiving a signal honor this year with most canvases borrowed from purchasers for the exhibit. It also cites advances in electrical science with the Mauritania featuring two passenger elevators and six small electric lifts. The Palestine cotton effort falters due to native laziness per a Liverpool consul. The English royal family reportedly owns vast dog and cat stock, with Princess Victoria erecting a Persian cat house at Cumberland Lodge.
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M. Gustave Colin
Mauritania
Cunard Company
Jaffa
Liverpool
Palestine
Royal Family
England
Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
Prince Christian
Cumberland Lodge
Windsor
Indians in Indian Territory an elusive presence
The piece cites M G Cunniff claiming about 400000 people live in Indian Territory with only a quarter being Indians. It notes most towns show no Indians and even rail side tepees are rare, with Indians often identified as well dressed half or quarter breeds indistinguishable from whites. A Tulsa businessman estimates fewer than 100000 Indians own land and about 800000 whites live in the territory.
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Indian Territory
M. G. Cunniff
Oklahoma
Tulsa
I. T
How He Knew and a Fatal Factoid in a Local Tale
A story recalls a negro amateur steeplejack who fell three stories from a hotel cupola while repairing guttering and later sued the management for injuries. A courtroom exchange fixates on the time of the accident and the diner crowd outside. The piece ends with reflections on egotism and propriety.
Dr Smits and Mapes Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialists
PauL Smits M D physician surgeon lists Aberdeen General Hospital Crowther Wooding block and Elk Pharmacy offices with hours 10 12 to 9 m daily and phone 614 Mapes to practice in State and Federal courts Zelaska Block G Street notes eye nose and throat specialty with listed ساعات and locations.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
ELK Pharmacy
Aberdeen
Wash
Zelaska Block
G Street
Dabney Block
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Drago
Nebraska
McKinley Monument
London
Morning Post
Daily Mail
San Juan
San Sebastian
Spain
Alfonso
Chicago Daily News
London Saturday Review
Manchester
Paul Smits
D* Watkins
McNiven
J. 4
Mapes
Kaufman Block
Hayes & Hayes
Co. Cross
Attorney AT Law
E. H. Fox
Robert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Continental Saloon Oo. C. Vammen
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Andrew Blum
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S. F Street
Roslyn Coal
J. M. Lupton, Mer
A. Ingebrightsen
Sporting Goods
Tacoma
Ocosta
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
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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