Condensed News Roundup From Outside Washington
Recap highlights include Dr. Cyrus Edson former New York health commissioner dead from pneumonia. Indiana Rep Robinson introduces a bill extending Chinese exclusion to Japanese. U.S. cotton crop forecast shows a deficit. Frederick Dawes a dam digger is killed by an Illinois Central train near Chicago. Robert Gatling found dead in New York. heart disease suspected. A T L Atkinson nominated for Hawaii secretary. Philadelphia proposes Carnegie gift of 1.4 million for thirty branch libraries. opposition noted.
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Cyrus Edson
New York
Robert B. Gatling
R. J. Gatling
Farmers Union gains rapid Texas spread in 40 000 members
Farmers across Texas organize under the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America. By December there are about 3 000 unions with 40 000 members, expanding from Emory in Raines County toward a statewide federation planned for mid February. The movement aims to buy and sell in bulk and educate on agricultural topics while avoiding politics.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers of
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Special session in Montana acts to empower supreme court
Helena December 2 in a special session the Montana legislature debated a bill giving the supreme court power to reverse equity facts and alter judgeships as a response to copper industry troubles that shut Amalgamated Copper mines affecting 20 000 workers with Governor Toole promising an extra session to pass the fair trial bill. Meanwhile in New York Harry Fisher says Western football trip negotiations are abandoned after Cal and Stanford decline return games. In Washington a Columbia river steamboat line between Arlington and Priest Rapids is planned with one vessel operating Arlington to Walula linking with the Northern Pacific.
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Helena
Mont
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court
Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Toole
New York
Harry A Fisher
Columbia
University of California
Leland Stanford University
Walls Walla
Columbia River
Arlington
Priest Rapids
Northern Pacific Ia
Wallola
Walula
Northern Pacific
Ottawa University Fire Destroys Major Institution in Canada
Ottawa Ontario December 5 The Ottawa University a leading Canadian educational center with a fine library was totally destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 500000 with 200000 insured. All students escaped and three priests were badly injured after jumping from upper windows. One domestic is missing and presumed dead.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Ottawa University
Canada
Dames
Steamship Garonne Blew Ashore at Quebec Harbour Docks
Tacoma Tacoma December reports the steamship Garonne blown ashore at Quantermaster harbor docks with unknown damage. Bellaire announces National Steel Company lays off 2000 workers and closes plant for indefi nite period without explanation.
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Tacoma
Dee
Garonne
Quantermaster Harbor
Bellaire
National Steel Company
Security State Bank of Washington to Open in Dayton
Dayton will get a new bank named the Security State Bank of Washington with Spokane men in its officer lineup. The article also notes major local items including the death of Vancouver pioneer Charles Fiselle at 94, and immigration inspector W B Estell expanding duties to all Washington ports.
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Dayton
The
Security State Bank of Washington
Spokane
W B. Estell
State of
Washington
Tacoma
Seattle
Japan and Russia Near Settlement on Far Eastern Dispute
Paris reports the two nations are close to a treaty framework ending the Eastern conflict. Russia would honor Japan Korea treaties of 1846 and 1898 securing Seoul garrison, while Japan accepts Russia China Manchuria accord. Open door and China Korea integrity likely reaffirmed.
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Paris
Associated Press
Japan
Russia
France
Great Britain
Korea
Seoul
China
Manchuria
Seattle Market Report From Local Dealers Prices Dex
Seattle market report lists producer offers for grain hay eggs poultry live stock and hides and pelts. Prices shown include oats 22 2s per ton barley 21 wheat chicken feed 27 bran 21 shorts 21 hay eastern Washington 17.50 18.50 Puget Sound 12 14.50 alfalfa 13.25 eggs strictly fresh ranch 38 40c per dozen live hens 12c per lb old roosters 5c per lb spring chickens 3.75 4.75 per dozen ducks 13 13 c per 10 geese 10 lb per lb cattle and hogs priced per lb calves 5 tce per lb spring lambs 2 2.50 per head hides pelts wool heavy salted steers over 60 lb thac per lb medium 6 c per lb light under 50 lb 6 c salted Te calf Sc stags and bulls 5c dry hides 12 13c winter deer dry 14 2a tallow 4 itec grease 14 2e
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Seattle
Shorts
Washington
New
Puget Sound
Ducks, LLC
Washington Creamery
Market quotes for farm products and livestock
Prices listed for grain hay oats feed and livestock including wheat bluestem oats hay feed poultry and dairy items. Includes ranges for corn barley bran shorts and live poultry with per unit prices and regional dairy quotes.
Western Washington loggers suspend camps to curb overproduction
A two month shutdown from December 10 to February is ordered for all logging camps in Western Washington. Fifty major operators met in Seattle to halt output, stabilize prices, and form a mutual protection plan while preserving wages. An ironclad price agreement sets No 2 logs at 4.50 per thousand and clear logs at 9 per thousand with extra for long sticks.
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Seattle
Washington
Union
G. Simpson
Pugets Land
Aew
Hanna Steps Down as National Republican Chairman
Washington reports Senator Hanna resigns as National Republican committee chairman amid illness and possible waiting attitude for 1904 nomination. President Roosevelt was informed and had hoped Hanna would lead the campaign. The move follows speculation regarding ant-Roosevelt sentiment and the Leonard Wood incident.
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Washington
Hanna
National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Amon
Leonard Wood
National Committee
White House
Elliott Enthusiastic Over Northern Pacific Trip
President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific returns from a 5133 mile inspection trip to the Northwest. He praises the coast states, notes strong business prospects, and reports Seattle and other cities welcomed him warmly. He calls the journey educational and says the roadbed equipment and stock are in excellent condition and ready to handle large business.
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St. Paul
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Cruiser Flora Runs Aground Off Denman Island
Victoria times report H M S Flora ran ashore at Village Point Denman Island in fog while Commodore Baker commanded the second class cruiser. The after part lies ten feet below water, bow on rocks, risk of total loss, crew saved what they could. Court martial for officers planned as HM S Egeria and Grafton operations shift to the scene.
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Victoria
B. C
Flora
Baker
Village Point
Denman Island
Comox
Willamette
Rocky Point
Hm.s. Egeria
Esquimalt
H. M.S. Grafton
Noted Oarsman Joshua Ward Dies in New York Area
Joshua Ward, famed oarsman and 1859 Harlem sculling champion, died at his Cornwall on the Hudson home from pneumonia. He held the title until 1864 when James Hamill beat him on the Schuylkill.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Joshua Ward
Cornwall
Hudson
Pneumonis
Ward
Harlem
James Hamill
Schuykill
Prolong Presidential Term Bill in Mexican Congress
Mexico City December 2 important bill before the chamber of deputies seeks to amend the constitution to extend the presidential term to eight years. The measure has some influential supporters.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Diplomat Sir Henry Durand Presents Credentials to Roosevelt
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, successor to Sir Michael Herbert as ambassador to the United States, has presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. He was received with great cordiality and the exchange of addresses followed with felicitous and gracious speeches.
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Washington
Henry Mortimer Durand
Michael Herbert
United States
Roogerelt
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Idniana
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Andrew Carnegie
Texas
New Columbia Steamboat Line
Washington State News
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Vancouver
Providence
Charles Rothmiller
Milton
Everett
Trades Council
Young Men's Christian Association
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Hugh C. Phillipps
Goldendale
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N. P
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J. A. Mapes, M. D
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R. E. Whittaker
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E. H. Fox
Aberdeen
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R. L. Caldwell
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J. C. Cross
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Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
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Heron Street
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J. M. Lupton
M. A. Tereda & CO
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Fred Hewitt
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Bowes & Thompson
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D. J. Heffron
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L. W. Walker
Wolff-American
Yale Wheels
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Pacific Transfer
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Aberdeen Livery and Transfer Co
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