Remonstrance of Zemstvo Congress Against Russian Misrule Published
The Standard prints the Moscow Zemstvo congress remonstrance to the czar. In four and a half columns it denounces official oppression and misrule, cites massacres and police outrages, and argues for local self government reform and a transition to constitutional government before the nation falls into ruin. It condemns religious intolerance and press censorship and urges decisive action for a representative assembly.
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London
Zemstvo
Moscow
Charles I
House of Commons
Russia
Ukase
Cazr
May send a warship to South American coast
Washington reports no relief in the Uruguay fishing dispute over the Agnes Donahue. Britain contends the exclusive Uruguayan contract was private, and seeks arbitration though Uruguay refuses. London considers sending a warship only after diplomatic efforts fail, while Washington pushes for arbitration mediated by the American minister.
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Washington
Uruguay
Agnes Donahue
State Department
London
Major Fire Destroys Connell Businesses and Homes
A massive blaze in Connell destroyed sixteen business places and four residences, totaling about 165000 dollars in losses, with merchandise losses around 75000 dollars. The fire started in Dr. Gallagher's Progress building from an acid bottle explosion and swept two blocks before wind shift limited damage.
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Connell
Dr. Gallagher
Progress
Equitable Life Suit Seeks Receivers to Halt Insolvent Society
In a sweeping amended complaint in Southern District of New York, the Equitable Life Assurance Society faces a suit by more than forty policyholders seeking receivers to take all funds and administer assets. The action accuses mismanagement, uninvested funds, and fraudulent waste of millions, asking for court overseen accounting and wind‑up of the company.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
New York District
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Frick and Hendricks
Hyde
Thomas F. Ryan
Ths
Steamship lines cut flour rate to Puget Sound ports
Seattle reports that starting August 15 regular steamship lines will charge four dollars per ton for flour to Orient routes, a one dollar cut. The reduction, blamed on tramp ship competition and Australian market pressure, stays through year end and perhaps longer if conditions require.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Orient
Women gain the vote in Victoria assembly passage
Melbourne July 27 The Victorian assembly passed a bill granting the elective franchise to women, extending suffrage to Australian women.
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Melbourne
Victorian Assembly
Daredevil Mlle De Tiers Loops Auto Upside Down
An American circus presents a thrilling act by Mlle De Tiers who loops a car in a vertical loop upside down. The stunt begins from a high platform as the car careens down a ramp, flips, and passes through the loop before landing right side up.
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Mlle. de Tiers
Mlle
de Tiers
Odessan Lessons on Class War and Russian Navy Mutiny
The piece compiles recollections from Odessa about elite abuses toward the lower classes and mutiny in the Black Sea fleet. It includes an immigrant observer's tale of harsh discipline, food deprivation, and brutal punishment, contrasted with remarks on Russia's rigid social hierarchy and the two-dog metaphor for classes. The interviewee recounts his own arrest, prison, flight to America, and eventual emigration seeking new life.
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Kniaz Potemkin
Black Sea
Omilcchuk
Minnesota
Gautier
United States
Joseph Hanson
Hanson
Mille Lac
H. I. Cleveland
Chicago Post
Russia
Moscow
Odessa
Transit schedule fragment for several cities
The timetable lists departures for Portland Tacoma and eastern towns with morning and afternoon slots for Hoquiam at 9 40 a m 3 45 p m and 8 10 p m as read from the page.
California Irrigation Growth and Costs 1902 Census Report
A Federal Census bulletin shows California mapped as the second largest U S state with 99 827 200 acres of land and 80 404 irrigated farms in 1902 The irrigated area rose 19 2 percent since 1899 and 6 017 irrigation systems covered 7 010 miles of main canals and ditches costing 23 772 157 dollars The note also cites irrigation by streams springs and wells and mentions recent Sacramento Valley canal openings. A second item recalls a kirk sermon in Scotland where a sleepy visitor is urged to wait for interest before leaving.
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California
Union
Colorado
Sacramento Valley
Medical contacts and office hours listings
A collection of local medical and professional office data. Dr Smits at Aberdeen General Hospital lists hours and phones for multiple offices. U G Kinnison, 81515 Market Street, and E H Fox at 94 Heron Street provide service details and a 30 year construction background.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
Heron Streets
Market Street
Heron Street
Heiress and Skeem Proposal Spark Quick Cash Rumor
A Philadelphia Ledger fragment recalls Miss Snappe accusing Skeem of offering money in exchange for romance after he reportedly proposed to the homely heiress. The exchange centers on money as the motive behind the possible engagement.
Conundrum Riddle Posed in Cleveland Leader
A reader asks what is always laid downside up and receives the answer springing with humor. The exchange notes a fur rug as the solution, reflecting lighthearted column banter from the Cleveland Leader.
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Cleveland
Call Jesse F Murphy for Aberdeen land office Inquiries
All persons seeking information about government lands should contact Jesse F Murphy four years register of Olympia land office at room 3 Dabney block Aberdeen.
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Jesse F. Murphy
Olympia Land Office
Dabney Block
Aberdeen
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Hoquiam
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W. M. Karshner, K. D
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Red Cross Pharmacy
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D* Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
DF. M. Robb Stapp
Hayes & Hayes Bank
U. G. Kinnison
C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
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E . H. Fox
Rrobert E. Taggart
Dabney Bleck
W. Mason
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
Portland, Oregon
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Wishkah
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Pioneer Barber Shop
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