Apples and Industry Move in Washington State
Francis H. Robinson展示 Gloria Mundi apples near Goldendale show average weight of one and a half pounds per fruit. Washington Lion Works in Seattle plans to double capacity. Clarke county prune packing houses wind down for the season. King county courthouse employees receive wage increases. News of John Hanley’s death in Sonora, Mexico, a noted mining man who lived in Colville. The last span of the Lewis River bridge is being installed.
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Colombian envoy assumes Panama negotiation duties
Washington reports Senor Herran of the Colombian legation told Acting Secretary Hill that Minister Concha, ill, has gone to New York indefinitely and Herran, empowered, will conduct Panama canal negotiations for Colombia. Official advices pending, with believed recall of Concha amid diplomacy dissatisfaction.
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Seattle Becomes Closed Town as Gambling Hubs Shutter
Seattle on December 1 reports Chief Sullivan ordered all gambling houses and dance halls closed. He asserts the city will be a closed town and that gamblers and concert hall operators are clashing and attempting to dictate city policy in the southern district.
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Senate set to take up statehood as first agenda item
Washington reports brief first session as both houses meet to appoint the president’s committee and introduce bills. Statehood for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona is likely to lead Senate business with trusts tariffs and Cuban reciprocity also on the agenda. House to focus on trusts with a Republican caucus expected before action.
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Fish Industry Leads Washington in Value Higher Than Wheat and Lumber
State Fish Commissioner Kershaw reports 1901 fish output exceeding wheat and lumber values, with Whatcom County dominating two thirds of receipts and calls for a sockeye hatchery. A Canadian concession push seeks a Fraser River tributary hatchery in British Columbia, site Poole Creek near Harrison Lake.
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President's Recommendations Shape Policy Direction
A broad range of opinions exists on suitable actions. The president's recommendations are expected to influence the future course of policy decisions and potential steps to be taken.
Mad Mullah Returns Camels in Somaliland Gesture
A Garero special from Somaliland dated November 26 reports the Mad Mullah sent back to the British camp the supply camels captured from Swayne's column, signaling a diplomatic or tactical move in the conflict.
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Dr Parker Dies After Illness in City Temple
London reports the death of Dr Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple, at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon after a period of serious illness. The news confirms his passing and closes a long tenure of public ministry in the city.
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Evacuation of Shanghai slips beyond planned date
Paris reports that a simultaneous evacuation of Shanghai by multiple powers is no longer feasible. The British commander has ordered a December 20 evacuation, while French and German forces lack transport and will follow when available after December 20.
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Foreign Office
Shanghai
California fears Seattle wins army transport business
A Washington dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer reports California interests fear Seattle may secure the army transportation contract from San Francisco. Senator Perkins urged San Francisco leaders to buy remaining transports to preserve California’s line, after a war department visit raised doubts that troops and supplies will continue to ship from San Francisco.
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Post-Intelligencer
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Pacific
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Gen. Crobin
Government shifts from transport business over Philippines
Inquiry at the Quartermaster General's Office shows the proposed contract with the Boston Steamboat Company for transporting troops and supplies to the Philippines will take time to settle. A detailed rate comparison with Waterhouse Co. costs is underway, with California interests and congressional delegates expected to oppose Puget Sound firms. Senator Perkins signals private firms will handle transpacific work, leaving San Francisco to acquire transports, as California lacks ships for the job.
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San Francisco
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International Rubber Company to form in major rubber combine
Announcement from Philadelphia reports proposed incorporation of the International Rubber Company with a capital of 25 million dollars. Papers prepared for filing in Trenton New Jersey. Backed by capitalists from Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago and Philadelphia. The plan is for the group to operate independently.
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International Rubber Company
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Chicago
Little Wheat in Farmers' Hands
Wheat prices fall with 60 cents per bushel for club wheat in Palouse area warehouses. Bluestem higher by about 6 cents but scarce, and 90 to 95 percent of the crop already sold by farmers amid a tight supply. Walla Walla opens its new post office with modern fixtures shipped from the East.
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Palouse
Walla Walla
Brunton
John L Sullivan Files Bankruptcy Petition in Court
New York December 1 John L Sullivan former world heavyweight champion filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S district court stating liabilities of 2635 dollars and assets of 60 dollars in wearing apparel.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
United States District Court
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