Wreck of the Alpha Leaves Nine Lost Near Union Bay
A Canadian sea disaster reports the 1000 ton steamer Alpha wrecked on a reef at the entrance to Union Bay Vancouver Island. Of 93 aboard, nine are known dead with 84 survivors after a heroic swim to Yellow Island. The ship carried 750 tons of salt salmon and 3850 tons of coal.
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Union Bay
Vancouver Island
Vancouver B. C
British Columbia
Alpha
Yokohama
Vancouver
Japan
Victoria
Union
Baynes Eound
Yellow Island
Czar
Treasury Department
Washington
Nome
United States Revenue
Trouble for France in Brazil France dispute threatens Monroe doctrine
A Washington dispatch reports that 100,000 square miles south of French Guiana in Para, claimed by Brazil and France and ruled for Brazil by Switzerland, may trigger a U S response if France seeks to reclaim land with French capitalists seeking government aid. The State Department notes no knowledge but will monitor any attempt to buy back land, which would challenge the Monroe doctrine.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Brazil
France
French Guiana
Para
Switzerland
State Department
Department
United States
Lynching at Rockport ends in double death mob justice
In Rockport Indiana on December 19 a mob of about 1500 broke into the jail, dragged two Black men Jim Henderson and Bud Rowlands from their cells, and hanged them after Rowlands implicated Henderson and another in the Hollie Simons murder. Simons, wounded, died of skull injuries during the attack on his barber shop. The mob dispersed after looting a bag with over $40.
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Rockport
Ind
Jim Henderson
Bud Rowlands
Hollie Simons
Rowlands
Clemens
Union County
Kentucky
Anderson
Henderson
Court House Yard
Rowland
de Bruler
Simons
Walter Evans
Woman Suffrage Bill Introduced in Porto Rico House
In San Juan Porto Rico Descarta introduced a bill granting unrestricted suffrage to women on the same terms as men in the house of delegates today.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
House of Delegates
Descarta
Storms Cause Severe Damage in British Columbia Delta
Storms of unusual severity hit the delta district in British Columbia, destroying a portion of the hiking and causing considerable property damage around Vancouver.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Delta
Earthquake Shocks Cuban City Amid Grand Ball Panic
A sharp tremor struck Santiago de Cuba around midnight, described as the strongest in years. A dull explosion preceded two shocks, stirring panic at the San Carlos club where a grand ball was underway. Morro Castle hosted a Liberty Ball as American ladies observed with interest but little fear.
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Santiago de Cuba
San Carlos Club
Morro Castle
Fighting in Colombia Near Tumaco
Advices from Colon Colombia report government troops and insurgents at Tumaco fought with heavy losses on both sides. The withdrawing insurgent force was not dispersed and may join forces with rebels around Buen Ventura. Government forces also destroyed the rebel steamer Gaitan and a large ammunition stock.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Colon
Colombia
Tumaco
Beuna Ventura
Tamaco
Gaitan
Farmer Drew Bahlberg Found Dead in Reedville Cabin
Dec 19 Hillsboro Oregon reports farmer Drew Bahlberg found dead in his Reedville cabin with a forehead wound. He recently sold produce and was believed to hold money at home. Coroner to hold inquest in the morning.
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Hillsboro
Oregon
Andrew Bahlberg
Reedville
Moors Settle US Indemnity Claim in Morocco
United States Consul at Tangier reports the Moorish government has paid $5,000 indemnity for the murder of Marcus Eszaguni, an American citizen by naturalization. The case sparked naval pressure and diplomatic maneuvering as Turkey and Washington argued over broader claims and ministerial appointments.
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Washington
United States
Gummeri
Tangier
State Department
Marcus Eszaguni
Morocco
Eszagui
Navy Department
John G. A. Leishman
Switzerland
Turkey
Strauss
Constantinople
Ali Ferrouh Bey
Shekib Bey
Shekib
Ali Ferrough Bey
Turkey Will Not Pay Missionary Claims
A Washington special reports the Turkish sultan will not settle American missionary claims. The United States holds that Britain may push similar claims, risking Turkey’s willingness to resolve any U S claims. The sultan remains holding about 90000 tied to destroyed missionary property from six years prior.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Turkey
Great Britain
Sublime Porte
United States
Two Highwaymen Killed Near Parrail Mine
G. E. Keerney left Parrail to pay workers near his mine with about 3000 in Mexican currency tied under his wagon. Two Mexican bandits blocked the path and, after a brief search, Keerney drew his revolver and killed both assailants before they could react.
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Chicago
Parrail
Mex
G. EK. Keerney
Keernsy
Newlands Introduces Nevada Water Reservoir Bill
Representative Newlands introduces a bill to build reservoirs on the Humboldt river Nevada for water storage and to govern disposition and settlement of public lands within reach of the stored waters.
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Washington
Newlands
Humboldt River
Nevada
Free Christmas packages for troops in Cuba and the Philippines
The War Department issued an order admitting duty free packages clearly intended as Christmas presents for officers, enlisted men, and other government employees serving in Cuba and the Philippines. The provision ends February 18 for Cuba and March 15 for the Philippines.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Philippines
Army
Navy
Cape Colony Raid Reported at Two Points
London reports a Cape Colony raid at two distant locations. Boer forces advanced toward Phillipstown and crossed the Orange River near Odendaalstroom, threatening Burghersdorp. MacDonald fights invaders. no guns reported.
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London
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Phillipstown
Colesberg
Kimberley
Herzog
Orange River
Odendaalstroom
Kethulie
Burghersdorp
Craddock
MacDonald
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Solent
Osborne House
Southampton
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Nooitgedacht
Mutiny in Jamaica Sparks Race Riots in Kingston
A Kingston dispatch reports serious riots driven by race tensions in the city and surrounding area. Hundreds of West Indies regiment soldiers, aided by black civilians, attacked locals, sending many to hospital with severe injuries. Lt Col Allen sought to restore order, police and volunteers defend streets, mutineers refuse surrender, and authorities vow strict measures as civilians are urged indoors.
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New York
the Herald
Kingston
Jamaica
British West Indies Regiment
Allen
Medlitz
The New Warships
The board of naval construction outlined bids for battleships and cruisers. Plans show allocations to Cramps Newport News Union Iron Works Fore River Bath Iron Works with Moran Bros Seattle as a possible recipient for the Union Iron Works or Bath Iron Works battleship.
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Washington
Board of Naval Construction
Cramps
Newport News
Union Iron Works
California
Fore River
Quincy
Masa
Bath Iron Works
Moran Bros
Seattle
Colombia backs Isthmian canal opening
From Bogota the Colombian foreign affairs minister Senor Martinez Silvera states Colombia will use all power to facilitate and hasten the opening of a Panama route canal. He says reservations will be made only to preserve national society and guarantee free transit by all nations.
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New York
Herald
Payama
Senor Martinez Silvera
Bogotha
Colombia
Panama
Jessie Morrison Granted 5000 Bail in Kansas Murder Case
Judge Shinn approves bail for Jessie Morrison totaling 5000 dollars on the pending second trial for the murder of Mrs. Jilin Castle. Morrison’s father hopes to secure bondsmen soon. Release likely ends the case at Eldorado and she plans to return to her West Virginia home after freeing.
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Eldorado, Kan
Shinn
Jessie Morrison
Jilin Castle
Miss Morricon
West Virginia
Happenings Across the Commonwealth Growth and improvements noted
A wide survey lists Whitman college enrollment at 250, Walla Walla to get a fire alarm, and Everett saw new brick yards, dam cannery plans, a proposed shipyard at Haddock, and extensive railway improvements. Wheat stocks exceed 1.4 million bushels near Walla Walla, while unions target Everett restaurants. A series of fires, legal actions, and arrests populate regional news.
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Whitman College
Walla Walla
Catholics of
Grays Harbor
Congress
Northern Pacific Railway Company
North Yakima
Prescott
Iverett
Everett Railway & Electric Company
Everett
R. M. Shaver
Boisfort
Hanaford
Trade conditions improve across sectors with steady demand
Bradstreet notes favorable conditions in most lines of seasonable trade as wholesale distribution lifts and retail activity rises in the West and South. Iron and steel remain strong though quieter, while boots, shoes, lumber, and leather show support. Cereals ease on profit taking and weather, with wheat shipments totaling 4,785,577 bushels. Business failures rise to 247 in the U.S. and 18 in Canada.
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Bradstreet
Leatehr
Chicago
Bessemer
Pittsburg
United States
Pacific Coast Trade Prices for Produce and Staples
A dense ledger of regional market quotes listing onions lettuce potatoes beets turnips squash carrots parsnips cucumbers cabbage butter cheese eggs poultry hay flour millstuffs and meats with varied per unit prices. Items cover Pacific Northwest markets including Pugget Sound timothy Eastern Washington timothy and Western flour blends with bundled ton rates and salt meat cuts.
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California
Washington
Graham
Prices for Wheat to Veal in Regional Markets
A broad price list shows wheat varieties at around 56 to 56 1 0 per bushel and flour at 3.40 dollars per hundredweight. Barley and milletoffer ranges include 15.50 to 16.50 per ton. Hay and dairy items list creamery butter at 56 cents and eggs at 80 cents per dozen. Poultry and vegetables show mixed chicken prices, beets at 1 dollar, cabbage at 14 cents, onions at 1.75, and carrots at 7 50.
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Walla Walla
Graham
Oregon
Market Prices Reported From San Francisco Trade Row
San Francisco Market lists Wool prices by region with figures for Wool-Spring-Nevada at 11 180 per pound Eastern Oregon at 10 140 Valley at 15 170 Northern at 9 100 Hope-Crop at 1900 184. Butter prices shown for Fancy creamery 26 2K doseconde 25c Fancy dairy 3% 280 doseconds 210 per pound. Egg prices from Egge-Store 40c Fancy ranch 800 Milletuffa-Middlings 16.0 19.50 Bran 18.00 18.50.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Northern
Egge
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Indiana
Naval Construction Board
Wastington News
Commonwealth
B. F. Wasson
Gray’s Harbor Bar
Henry Hewitt, Jr
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Seattle Humane Society
Charles Fulton
Haddock
C. P. Hallet
Spokane
Ek, Walters
Great Northern Railway
Frank Morris
Puyallup
EF. J. McNeeley Company
John Henry Williams
W.W. Scott
Proaser
Nisqually River
Yelm
Thurston
Pierce
N. C. Cameron
West Street & North End Electric Railway Company
Cameron
David Lindsay
Keenan
Olga
James Wilson
Kiona
Bellingham Bay
Sehome
Mra. Matthews
Samish
Pacific Coast Trade
Seattle Market
Portland Market
San Francisco Market
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