Health improves for Lord Salisbury and other news
Outside Washington items note Lord Salisbury's health improving. Senator Daniel of Virginia gains Democratic backing for another term. George Smith, a Black man, hanged in Portland for murdering his white wife last November. The Western Federation of Miners endorses Socialist principles by a large vote. The U S cruiser Princeton and Yorktown reach San Francisco from the Orient. Iowa battleship repairs planned at forty thousand dollars. A Japanese labor force proposal linked to Johannesburg mines is reported. Navy general staff plan discussed with Secretary Moody. Fort Buford reservation entries move to Great Falls and Miost to avoid crowding amid delays.
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Fort Buford Reservation
Great Falls
Miost
N. D
Judge Finds Railroads Violated Routing Order in So Cal
Judge Olin Wellborn of the U S circuit court held railroads with lines in Southern California violated the Interstate Commerce Commission routing order to take effect June 20, 1902. The suit by Consolidated Forwarding and Southern California Fruit Exchange claims shippers could choose routes and that pooling disadvantages certain shippers. The decision overruns the demurrer by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe. an appeal is likely with 30 days to answer.
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Los Angeles
Olin Wellborn
United States Circuit Court
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Consolidated Forwarding Company
Southern California Fruit Exchange
Supreme Court
Wellborn
Starving in Kwangsi Prompt Appeal for Aid
Consul Mc Wade reports Governor Wong says over a million natives in Kwangsi are starving and request American charity. Relief to be distributed through American and British missionaries.
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Washington
Hay
Consul McWade
Canton
Wong
Kwangsi
Cassatt and North Jersey Street Railway Hailed for Venue Change
In Trenton New Jersey on June 3 the supreme court heard an application to move the trial of A J Cassatt and other North Jersey Street Railway officers indicted in Essex for official responsibility in the Newark trolley disaster that killed several children. The request seeks trial before the supreme court with a jury drawn from a county other than Essex. It is reported as the first such application.
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Trenton
N. J
Supreme Court
A. J. Cassatt
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Essex
Newark
Kasex
Vote to Continue Lockout in New York
In New York on June 4 the United Building Trades meeting supported continuing the strike lockout, despite expectations otherwise. The labor faction favoring continuation secured the win at the gathering.
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New York
Sriften
Board of Building Trades
Canadian Villages Wiped Out In Forest Fires
Reports from across the province indicate wildfires raging through wooded districts. The villages of Astor and Forestdale are described as completely wiped out with many towns in constant danger of destruction.
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Montreal
Astor
Forestdale
Washington state news highlights and local items
Death of Capt. L H Coon deputy customs collector for Everett from stomach trouble. A new national bank to open in Spokane organized by W G Roberts L B Roberts and J D Finley with local and Eastern associates. Puget Sound district AME conference set for June 5 6 and 7 in Everett. Dr H A Wright appointed to state medical examining board term to 1906 succeeding Dr J P Turney. Supreme Court upholds alimony in Dunbar case involving Seattle hotel man. Seattle Chamber fixes July 4 for semi centennial celebration and independence day combined with event.
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Spokane
W. G. and
L. 8. Roberts
J. D. Finley
Puget Sound
African Methodist Church
Everett
Washington
Oreyson
Alaska
McBride
H. A. Wright
Wilbur
State Medical Examining Board
Dr. Wright
J. P. Turney
Davenport
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Elects Washington Officers
The Washington jurisdiction grand lodge of Odd Fellows met in Walla Walla with 187 delegates. Officers elected include R. M. Waters as grand master and Le F.A. Shaw as deputy grand master. Tacoma will host the next meeting. Olympia Lodge presented a veteran’s jewel to Past Grand Master Swan, aged 80, a former Olympia member now at the Odd Fellows home.
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Walla Walla
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Washington
Odd Fellows Temple
Tacoma
R. M. Waters
Spokane
le F.A. Shaw
F. R. McLaren
Seattle
LF. Part
John Kreinbdahl
S. G. Cosgrove
Pomeroy
Odd Fellows’ Home
E. S. Isaacs
Olympia Lodge No. 1
C. M. Moore
Swan
Bids Opened For Three 11000-Ton Battleships
Bids opened at the navy department for the Minnesota Vermont and Kansas ships cost cap at 4 212 000 dollars each. Newport News Shipbuilding Co had the lowest bid for one vessel while William Cramp & Son Co were the only bidders for more than one ship.
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Washington
Navy Department
Minnesota
Vermont
Kansas
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
William Cramp & Son Company
Ohio Republican ticket named at Columbus convention
The June 5 Columbus Republican state convention endorsed President Roosevelt and his renomination while nominating Ohio leaders. Myron T. Herrick was named governor with Warren M. Harding as lieutenant governor, W. S. McKinnon as treasurer, A. N. Summers as supreme court judge, and E. A. Jones as school commissioner. Harmonious support from Foraker and Hanna marked the process. George S. Watkins won a seat on the Board of Public Works and Guilbert and others were named to key posts.
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Columbue
Ohio
Hanna
Myron L. Herrick
George K. Sox
Cincinnati
Warren M. Harding
Wade Hampton Ellis
Summers
Guilbert
Foraker
Roosevelt
Myron T. Herrick
W. D. Guilbert
W. 8. McKinnon
Supreme Court
A. N. Summers
E. A. Jones
Board of Public Works
George 8S. Watkins
May form combine on Pacific woolen mills
The Oregonian reports a likely coast woolen mill combination to reduce competition and costs through economical product specialization. The plan imitates the American Woolen Company and would mobilize a $3,500,000 capital, uniting eighteen Pacific mills with nine in Oregon, seven in California, one in Washington, and one in Montana.
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Portland
The
Oregonian
American Woolen Company
New Jersey
Amalgamated Company
Pacific Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Soldier Dies From Accidental Gunshot Wound At Fort Flagler
Ev erett F. Frazee of Shelbyport Maryland died in the hospital at Fort Flagler from a gunshot wound suffered during target practice on Monday afternoon. He was detailed to scoring shots and was positioned about thirteen feet to one side and fifteen feet behind the butt. Frazee was popular with comrades who arranged a funeral at Fort Worden with a fine casket and flowers.
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Fort Flagler
Everett F. Frazee
Shelbyport
Fort Worden
Senator Elkins in Paris Plans 10 Percent Duty Shift
Senator Elkins of West Virginia says he will introduce a bill at the next session to cut duties by 10 percent on goods imported in American ships or raise duties by 10 percent on goods imported in foreign steamers.
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Paris
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
United States
Seattle Market Prices Reported by Local Dealers
Seattle market report lists producer prices for delivery in round lots on the dock or car. Grain items include oats at 21 22, barley 22, wheat 25, and hay Puget Sound 12 per ton. Poultry prices show live hens at 14c per lb and ducks 13 14c, while livestock quotes cover beef cattle cows 4 4 1/0c and steers 5 5 1/4c, with hogs 7 8c and calves 5 7c. Jobbing prices include butter ranch 15–20c and cheese native Washington 13 14c.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Washingington Creamery
Arequiah Sinks in Valparaiso Gale Sees Eighty Drown
Lloyds reports the Pacific Steam Navigation steamer Arequiah with about 60 passengers and crew lost near Valparaiso after two days of gale wrecks. Other ships wrecked include the British Foydase, German bark Persimmon, and Chilean bark Rsquito. Six Feydale crew and the captain’s wife and son among the dead.
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London
Lloyds
Valparaiso
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Arequiah
Foydase
Persimmon
Rsquito
Feydale
Disastrous collision halts trains at Stillwell
In Topeka nine people were killed and many injured when Santa Fe passenger trains No. 1 and No. 8 collided on Missouri Pacific tracks due to flood detours. Dispute arose over dispatcher orders as Chicago section allegedly passed the meeting point. Separately in Portland Marie Ware and Horace McKinley were arrested on fraud and perjury charges tied to Oregon land office corruption.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Stillwell
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
Stidwell
Portland, Or
Marie Ware
United States
Eugene
Horace McKinley
Orégon
Market Prices for Farm Commodities and Feed
Wheat and bluestem prices listed with varying percent mixes. Cattle and hog values shown as per cwt and per head, with veal and butter quotes from Washington California markets. Oats and feed grains given for whole and rolled forms, plus hay and clover prices across regions.
Lib eral leader resigns in British Columbia political upset
Vancouver June 4 Joseph Martin longtime head of the Liberal party in British Columbia resigns to avoid a party convention leading to a leaderless position before the next election. Anti Martin Liberals demand a new convention while Nanaimo MP Mr Smith is favored as the likely replacement and labor support is noted.
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Vancouver
B.C
Joseph Martin
Liberal Party
British Columbia
British Columbia Liberal Association
Joe
Martin
Victoria
Liberal
Mr. Smith
Nanaimo
Ottawa House of Commons
West
Miners’ Union
Giant Mammoth Skeleton Headed for Smithsonian Mission
William M. Alberti of New York, voyaging to Alaska to excavate a giant mammoth skeleton from Pennell creek near Nome, plans to ship the restored remains to the Smithsonian. Vandals reportedly damaged a tusk and the skull, but Alberti intends to proceed with recovery and eventual exhibition at the St Louis fair.
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Seattle
William M. Alberti
New York
Pennell Creek
Nome
Alaska
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
North America
Hanum River
Immetchuck River
Alberti
St. Louis Fair
Llegth
French Incursions Push China Crisis Toward Diversions
Reports from Victoria follow the Empress of China to say the Chinese crisis deepens with 2000 French troops crossing the Kwangsi border into Chinan. Governor Wang Chin Chung seeks withdrawal but French envoy claims no authority over troops. Peking views French actions as aiding Russia. A Hongkong petition demands Wang Chih Chung's dismissal, alleging collusion with the French. Further incursions expected.
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Victoria
Boc
China
Empress of China
Kwangsi
Peking
Chinnan
Wang Chin Chung
Woeking
Russia
Hongkong
Wang Chih Chung
Forest fires devastate towns in Aroostook County
Forest fires in Aroostook County have destroyed fourteen miles of the Bangor and Aroostook railroad. Two small settlements Sherman and Crystal were burned, along with at least twenty farm buildings. Winds revive the blaze as Sherman with 600 residents and Crystal with 291 residents were reported burned.
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Houston
Aroostock County
Bangor and
Aroostock
Sherman
Crystal
Indict Machen for Profits on Gov Contracts
Grand jury indicts August W. Machen former Free Delivery Superintendent at the Post Office on charges of sharing profits from letter box fastener contracts. The indictment cites 15087.79 dollars illegally received, with a 20000 dollar bond posted. Proceedings before the commissioner will be abandoned.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Free Delivery
Post Office Department
Maehen
Machen
Taylor
Clerks Arrested in Rural Free Delivery Leather Bribe Case
Washington reports Thomas W. McGregor clerk in charge of rural free delivery supplies and C Ellsworth Uton of Baltimore have been arrested for conspiracy with Charles E. Smith to defraud the government in leather pouches supplied to rural carriers. Seven arrests total since the probe began, with more expected.
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Washington
Jane
Postoffice Department
Thomas W. MacGregor
C. Ellsworth Uton
Baltimore
McGregor
Charles E. Smith
Jews Arm Themselves in Odessa Amid Defense Prep
A Odessa dispatch from May 28 reports Jews there are arming and forming defense networks after the Kischiner massacre. Thousands of revolvers are circulating, with gifts from defense committees and a warning system across the city. The safety effort includes workers groups and shipments to other Russian cities, while a new law lists 101 towns where Jews may settle and buy land.
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Berlin
Odessa
Kischiner
Defense Committee
Jewish Safety Committee
Russia
Jageblad
St. Petersburg
Bankery Firm A J E Ames & Co Closes Doors
A J E Ames & Co a leading Canadian banking firm in Toronto closes after heavy declines in Canadian securities traded in New York Boston and Montreal markets. Liabilities are estimated at 10 million with assets expected to offset once values normalize.
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Toronto
Ont
A. J E. Ames& Co
Bankery
Canada
New York
Boston
Montreal
Man Sentenced to Thirteen Years for Second Degree Murder
Spokane reports H Edward Spencer sentenced to thirteen years in the state penitentiary by Judge Richardson for the January murder of Ella Mundt. The jury found him guilty of murder in the second degree. prosecutors cited intoxication as a factor in the crime.
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Spokane
H Edward Spencer
Richardson
Spencer
Ella Mundt
Janitors strike in Chicago over union discrimination
In Chicago fifty large apartment buildings report janitors going on strike alleging union discrimination. Attempts to staff laundries with nonunion workers were blocked after threats of a coal teamsters walkout.
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Chicago
Mining broker confesses to forgery in stock fraud
Spokane June 5 Howard J. Kreysly, a mining broker, admits hiring stock and forging signatures on mining certificates for the Luelle Dreyfuss Mining Company and stealing about $50,000. Col Ridpatch serves as company president and Sen Turner is a director.
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Spokane
Howard J. Kregsly
Lueile Dreyfuss Mining Company
Col. Ridpatch
Turner
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Lord Salisbury
Daniel
Virginia
George Smith
Western Federation of Miners
Socialist Party
Princeton
San Francisco
Orient
Iowa
Rand Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Moody
Congress
Navy
Kwangsi Province
Washington State News
L. H. Coon
Port of
Federal Supreme Court
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Horace B. Dunbar
Lottie Dunbar
Dunbar
State Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Rick
Senate
Woolen Mills
Elkins
Seattle Market Report
Washington Creamery
britishColumbia
W.M. Alberti
South OF
New England
True Bill
Ent
Edward Spencer
C. Vammen
G St
Heros, Aberdeen
Humbert
Fred Hewitt
Propr
Heron and
Fate
Aberdeen, Wash
Ss. K. Bowes
Heron Street
Aberdeen
Fashion Saloon
J. M. Bowes
Prop
Heron ST
H. A. Tereda & CO
Zelasko
F Street
Aberdeen Livery and Transfer CO
W. T. McBride
Procpr
Harbor
Fish Market Ce
Michael Finn
G &T
Wishket At
Aberdeer
F. R. Granger
Billiards
St. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
A. B. C. Denniston
Firet Avenue
Beattle
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