Ents of the Day: Mixed items from hemispheres and war news
A condensed notice reports a governor election majority of 2721, a Cuban relief steamer with 700 tons of provisions, a San Francisco hotel fire with possible deaths, and ongoing Behring Sea sealing talks. It notes Spanish duty changes, Santiago casualty tallies, and other varied items including Japanese famine reports and Admiral Dewey correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratten
Cuba
Baldwin
Market Street
Rancisco
Behring Sea
Washington
Spain Agrees to American Demands in Philippine Cession
The article reports Spain's acceptance of U.S. demands to cede the Philippine archipelago and Sulu islands, with a view toward concluding a peace treaty. It notes related international moves and other diverse wartime and political events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Sulu Islands
Carbine Islands
Baldwin Hotel Fire Death Toll Grows in San Francisco
Firefighters report multiple missing as debris removal continues at the Baldwin hotel site. J. M. Leighthead’s body was found in a bathroom chair, with another unidentified body recovered from the theater ruins. Officials estimate total losses near 1.5 million dollars including property, stock and insurance claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy
J. M. Leighthead
Baldwin Hotel
Ellis Street
John J. Carter
Jockey Club
Tate Pryor
J. J. Carroll
Mr. Andrews
Baldwin Grotto
W. W. Benesley
Baldwin
Baldwin Theater
A. H. Christie
Milwaukee
Ed Keho
Christie
W. A. Ballard
Scranton
Aaron Blumenthal
Joseph Summerfield
Chicago
Powell Street
Royal Scott
Marshall, Field & Co
W. M. Rice
Victoria
B. C
Secret Service’ Company
Robert M. Eberle
Gillette
California Theater
KE. J. Baldwin
Towe
E. J. Baldwin
Los Angeles
Santa Anita Ranch
George A. Moss
Hyman & Myers
Isaac Grant
J. J. Groom
Moses A. Gunst
J. Edlin
Riot at Anniston War Riots Endangering Soldiers in Alabama
News recounts a violent night in Anniston where Third Alabama and other black regiments exchanged gunfire with white forces and provost guards. Casualties include several soldiers wounded and a dead unknown, with authorities restoring order as armories were looted and arrests made.
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Anniston
Ala
Third
Alabama
Gildhart
Arkansas
Fourth
Kentucky
Walnut Street
Liberia
Fifteenth
Pine Streets
George Dodson
Third Tennessee
Graham
Hight
Frank
Colby
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Fifteenth and
Pine
Tenth Street
Davis A Success Portland Torpedo Boat Sets Speed Record
Portland built torpedo boat Davis surpasses speed requirements on official trial. After two hours of testing on the Columbia river she averages 23.45 knots, covering 52 miles with no boiler or engine issues and a steady, clocklike ride as government acceptance looms. A separate Montevideo dispatch reports arrests tied to border raiding parties amid expected revolution.
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Portland, Or
Davis
Pacific Coast
Cathlamet
Columbia River
Pillar Rock
New York
The
Herald
Montevideo
Oldenburg Umbrella Maker Sentenced for Impostor Plot
A German umbrella maker from Oldenburg was jailed for three years after boasting he was chosen by lot to assassinate Emperor William on his return from Palestine. The report comes from Hamburg via a dispatch dated November 26.
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Hkonat
Hamburg
Oldenburg
Lot
William
Palestine
Coast Bundles Report Strong Salmon Returns Across Regions
The coast shows high salmon packs with Fraser River leading at 198 000 cases and Columbia River reaching 883 580. Sound and Alaska runs fluctuate with totals near Cambing figures across Sound and Puget districts. Falling autumn output noted in Puget Sound while new Alaska packing firm forms in Astoria.
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Fall Sound
Fraser River
Columbia River
Trade Register
Alaska
British Columbia
Fraser
Astoria
Alasak Fisherman’s Packing Company
Theodore Siverson
Christ Christensen
John Nordstrom
Ole B. Oleson
A. L. Clark
John L. Clarkson
Portland Market Prices for Wheat to Veal in 1897
Pacific Coast trade reports a wide range of commodities in Portland markets. Wheat values include Walla Walla at 59 600 and Vale fey and Bluestem at 4é per bushel, flour prices at $3.45 for best grades, and various grains, hay, butter, cheese, poultry, potatoes, vegetables, hops, wool, mohair, and meat prices listed by grade.
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Portland
Walla Walla
Vale Fey
Bluestem
Graham
Oregon
Young America
Seattle Market Prices From Tomatoes To Lemons
Seattle markets list prices for produce and staples including tomatoes at 50 cents per box, cucumbers 10 to 15 cents per dozen, onions and beets per sack, beans and corn per sack, and butter, cheese, poultry, and fresh meats with varied per pound or per sack rates. San Francisco market adds cross region figures for wool, mill stuff, onions, butter, eggs, and citrus with range pricing.
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Seattle
California
Puget Sound
Washington
San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Fancy Ranch
Valencia
Old Timers and Notable Passages From Various Cities
Elder Abram Perkins at 91 walks over 20 miles to Concord New Hampshire. James A. Davis died in Dorchester County Maryland steered the first steamer on Lake Erie. Mme Ristori at Rome critically ill and unable to visit the queen at Gressony. Frederick P. Sanguinet dies in St. Louis at 73 after 47 years in sound health and a career as a civil engineer. his family had lived in St. Louis for generations.
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Abram Perkins
Concord
James A. Davis
Dorchester County
Maryland
Lake Erie
Chicago
Nancy Carine
Dillsboro
Ind
Mme. Ristori
Marquise
Capranica del Grillo
Rome
Italy
Gressony
Frederick P. Sanguinet
Evans Avenue
St. Louis
Sanguinets
Mr. Sanguinet
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Telegraphic News of the World
San Franco
Washet
Quay
Wong Gow
Keeley Motor Ny
Johneley
Salvador
Nica
Five States
Treasury Department
Porto Rico
Santiago
la Quasina
San Juan
Ely
Dores
War Department
Cienfuegos
Stain McCalla
Maria Teresa
Major Quay
Pennsylvania
Francisco
Washa
W. J. White
Leveland
Jamesurphy
Japan
Etrop d
San Rosa
Nuevitas
Columbus
Sident Brown
Norwich Unity
Admiral Dewey
Abl
United
de St Isburg
Philip Islands
M Ayl
Colorado
Jey
Oxford University Press
St. Louis, Peoria & Northern Sway Company
St. Louis & Northern Short Line
Maceo
Topgallant
Supreme Court
Reina Battery
Havana
United States Navy
China
United States Legation
Corea
Franklin Stamp
Hancock
Mich
New York World
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Schley
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Shanghai
London
England
Ting Hai
Chu San
Don Carlo
France
Buckles
Solano County
Cal
New Engand
Massachusetts
Aix-la-Chappelle
la Motte
Madrid
Blanco
Hawaii
Brazil
Uruguay
Burlington
Morocco
Seoul
William F. Havemeyer
Alger
Pittsburg
Samuel Colford Bartlett
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Blanc
Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Swallows
J. E. Perky
Pennington
Gus Livingston
Padtte States
Oil Transportation & Storage Company
Northwest
Los Angeles Express
Mooltan
Queenstown
Falmouth
Portland Flouring Mills Company
Nivelle
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Mallory Ridge
Asotin
Wash
Independence
Lakeview
Great Falls
Mont
City Council of
New Whatcom, Wash
J. H. Thomas
Port Moody
Vancouver
Council of
la Grande, Or
Pacific Coast Trade
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