War era moves seize three Nippon Yusen ships
Victoria B C January 28 Japan has commandeered the Riojun Maru Tosa Maru and Aki Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha bound for Puget Sound and holds them for transport service. The Kaga Maru from Yokohama reports fear of war with Russia and anticipates further government seizure of ships used on Asia Europe routes. Captain Ona and Captain Parsons newly assigned command roles signal imminent transport operations as tensions rise.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Puget Sound
Australan
Europe
Moe
Yokohama
Russia
Ona
Naval Reserve
Asiatic
Parsons
Kaga
Consuls for Manchuria to Reach Posts in Six Weeks
The State Department plans immediate dispatch of Chesire and Davidson as consuls to Mukden and Antung via the shortest routes under the China treaty. They expect arrival in five to six weeks. An interpreter student will accompany each post. seven students are studying Chinese under Minister Conger with an eighth en route to Peking.
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Washington
China
State Department
Cheshire
Davidson
Mukden
Antung
Morgan
Danny
State Deartmen
Rockhill
Congress
Conger
Peking
Britain appoints consuls at Manchurian ports
The Morning Post reports Britain will appoint consuls at Mukden and other Manchurian ports to demonstrate support for the United States China commercial treaty.
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Great Britain
Birmingham
Morning Post
Mukden
Manchurian
United States
China
Boundary survey set for Idaho Montana line
The interior department will conduct a complete boundary survey between Idaho and Montana. Howard H. Carpenter of California is appointed United States surveyor to oversee the work, expected to take about two years. Carpenter will be paid $100 per mile of boundary permanently located.
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Washington
Interior Department
Idaho
Moontana
Howard H. Carpenter
California
United States
Carpenter
Potlach Fruit Growers Association Forming in Kendrick
Kendrick Idaho January 20. A fruit growers association is forming to be known as the Potlach Fruit Growers Association. It will enable farmers to handle their own products. The Hunter cold storage plant may be leased or a new facility built. The plan mirrors the Clarkston model.
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Kendrick
Idaho
A_ fruit growers association
Potlach
Port Townsend man reports Clallam wreck still sound
E A Sims of Port Townsend returns from San Juan county and says he boarded the wrecked steamer Clallam at the upper end of Mitchell Sound near San Juan Island. Despite hammering against rocks the hull remains intact and sound, he asserts.
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Port Townsend
E. A. Sims
San Juan County
Texas
Mitchell Sound
San Juan Island
Sims
President Roosevelt backs Alaska road program at St Louis
President Roosevelt expressed strong support for the Alaska roads drive in a brief address to the national committee of the St Louis Good Roads congress. Samuel Hill of Seattle urged rural areas deserve government aid for better roads to aid commerce and national defense.
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Washington
Good Roads
Alaska
Roosevelt
National Committee
The
St.Louis Good Roads Congress
Samuel Hill
Seattle
St. Louis
Hill
United States
London financier Wright dies in court after verdict
Whitaker Wright, convicted of defrauding the public in connection with the London and Globe Finance Corporation, dies in the court ante room within an hour of sentencing to seven years penal servitude. The cause remains unsettled with reports of heart disease or possible poison. a postmortem will clarify. Wright’s solicitor notes no prior threat of suicide, and public opinion questions the judge’s conduct in the high profile case.
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London
Whitaker Wright
Atlantic
Wright
Associated Press
Mr. Lewes
King’s Bench
High Court of Justice
London & Globe Finance Corporation
Death by Cyanide Ends Wright’s Promoter Case
Post mortem confirms Whittaker Wright died by his own hand using cyanide of potassium. Detective Willis warned officials to guard him during transport from New York, amid political controversy and sharp editorials on government handling and possible disclosures.
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London
Whittaker Wright
Willis
Wright
New York
Westminster Gazette
Financial News
Iroquois verdict names Chicago officials in theater blaze
A coroner jury pins responsibility on mayor Carter H. Harrison and city officials for the Iroquois theater fire. Will J. Davis, George Williams, Edward Laughlin, William Sallers, William McMullen, and fire leaders Musham and others are held to await grand jury action for building code, fire safety, and inadequate asbestos curtain failures. Davis cited for primary responsibility. Williams gross neglect.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Will J. Davis
George Williams
Edward Laughlin
Williams
William Sallers
William McMullen
William H. Musham
Harrison
City of
Coal Station Planned at Kiska Island in Aleutians
The Navy General Board recommends placing a coaling station at Kiska Island in the Aleutians and fortifying it. Estimated cost about 1.5 million dollars, with capacity to store 100000 tons of coal. Location noted for strategic value, surpassing all other North Pacific coaling bases.
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Seattle
Washington
the Post-Intelligencer
General Board of the Navy
Aleutian Chain
Kiska Island
North Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Dutch Harbor
Little Kiska Island
General Board
North Pacific
Yokohama
Break in Wheat Markets Signals Armour Cashing Out
Chicago price action on January 27 showed a 3 58 cent drop in May wheat as Armour, the era's largest holder, liquidated an estimated 5 million bushels. The slump was partly halted by buybacks, with a firmer late session tone and support from major traders. Close suggested the leading long retained control of nearby delivery.
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Chicago
Armour
Long
Nome District Attorney Accused of Improperly Receiving Money
Washington January 27 The Department of Justice nears action on charges against Col Melvin Grigsby U S district attorney Nome with sworn statements and reports alleging Grigsby took 10000 dollars from Pioneer Mining Company to refrain from prosecution Grigsby says it was an attorney fee. officials remain unconvinced. Palouse Republic Sold to Schick and Lamphere in Palouse Washington.
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Nome
Washington
Department of Justice
Melvin Grigsby
United States
Knox
Grigsby
Pioneer Mining Company
Peculiar character Popcorn Lewis dies in Ohio
G F Lewis known as Popcorn Lewis, famed in western Pennsylvania oil days, died recently in Jefferson Ohio. He built the Oil Creek and Corry railroads, later owned a Corry to Buffalo line, retired to Corry, then moved to Cleveland. Survived by son W R Lewis of Corry.
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G. F. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Jefferson
Ohio
Lewis Popcorn Lewis
Cleveland
Oil Creek
Oil City
Corry
Buffalo
Prince Albert
W. R. Lewis
When Women Speak In Ridiculous Truths From The Press
A collection of satirical quips about marriage money and gender roles from the New York Press. It lampoons women's habits and men’s reactions with sharp observations and irony.
Rust preventing varnish for iron and steel use
Advice on applying a fat oil varnish diluted with spirits of turpentine to iron stoves and bright steel instruments to prevent rust without harming polish. Commentary notes printing industry progress since 1880 and public benefit. Gymnasts face high life insurance rejection due to heart strain from excessive exercise.
A Useless Temperature in Town Topica Dialog
A brief exchange in Town Topica questions summer lake weather. One speaker notes the water was too cold for bathing yet not cold enough for skating, reflecting a frigid, noncommittal summer outing.
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Manchuria
Clallam
Potson
Naval Board
Armour Holdings
Palouse Republic
Palouse
O. B. Setters
B. M. Schick
George N. Lamphere
New York Press
University OF
Tacoma, Washington
the School of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
State of Washington
Tacoma
Liberal Arts
College Fine Arts
College of Oratory
College of Commerce
Edwin M. Randall
D. D
H Street
Aberdeen
Montesano
Hoquiam Sash and Door Co
Norm & Hartung
Wishkah Street
A. I. McCall
J. H. McFadden
City Livery and Transfer Company
HERON
Broadway
Aberdeen, Wash
Patterson & Locke
General Insurance Agents
Heron Street
Geo. L. Hilton
R. P. Porter
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