Portland murder charge unfolds with a suspect’s shifting story
The report details charges against S. E. Lowe in a case tied to a Portland area crime. Lowe allegedly left a train for Port with details of a killing involving a wife and two others. He describes a mobile, unsettled life with prior misdeeds, claims of employment, and an evasive trail as detectives pursue leads and corroborate his version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Oregon
Sandy
Portland
Feo Sissons
Pril
Ing
Owen
Ile Homer Lee
Soper
Man
Weylers Warfare Persecution of Cuban Women Continues
Dispatches from June describe Weyler’s ongoing persecution of Cuban women with relatives in rebel ranks. A detained Senora Sardug faces extended confinement, while six insurgents shot after court martial despite amnesty hopes. Insurgents seized El Callao, confiscating hospital supplies, and a Cuban surgeon from Castillo’s staff was captured and imprisoned.
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New York
Tavana
Weyler
Senora Sardug
Cabanas Custle
Santiago de Cueba
el Callao
Paguera
Castillo
Havana
San Ambrosio
el Commercio
Canovas
Depuy de Lorie
Washington
United States
Fire and cyclone tales and a funeral in brief
A report from the roving grounds describes a massive shell test gone wrong with a 12-inch shell, shattered gun carriage, and authorities salvaging pieces near the Potomac. Separately a cyclone near Imar county Minnesota devastates towns cutting telegraph lines and rails. In another note, Alfrea W. Nickerson, mayor, was accidentally killed from a fall on Second and Mill streets. Funeral processions for Mrs. Chatterey took place in California with a traditional carriage and folk ritual.
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Chicago
Ster
Potomac
Ord'y
United Re
Ergon
Alfrea W. Nick
Chatterey Pany
Nickerson
Céon
Navy veto blocks cadets from resigning at Annapolis
Secretary Long vetoes three Annapolis cadets resignations citing need to fill engineer corps. Cadets Weber, Collins, and Pratt must serve at least eight years and complete two years of cruises to earn commissions. Separately, sugar schedule test vote adopts caucus-backed duty increase amid tight party split and debates on its impact. News also reports Lena Goodman’s death after a pistol shot at Rover Arkansas and ongoing grain market trends with wheat prices rising on unseasonable Northwest weather.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Service
Annapolis
George Weber
Arkansas
H. L. Collins
Pennsylvania
P. L. Pratt
Ilinois
Academy
Long
Engineer Corps
Navy
McEnery
Jones
Neviaca
Stewart
Allison
Gorman
White
Caffery
Little Rock
Ark
Lena Goodman
Dardelle
Rover
Yell County Normal
Lipp
Orange Judd
Duluth
Minneapolis
Beerbohim
North America
Thunderstorm Claims Two in Indiana and Circus Shock Fatalities
Indianapolis reports a severe thunderstorm at 5 pm killed William Owens and Miss Ida Alien by lightning. In Wahpeton North Carolina four others were killed and two men Charles Walters and Charles Smith were shocked after a tent pole strike. In Pueblo Colorado Mrs James Cameron died from benzine can explosion while cleaning furniture. her 18 year old son was badly burned. In Lima Peru sugar producers petition the government for a commercial treaty with the United States.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Owens
Ida Alien
Wahpeton
N. C
Ringling Bros’ Circus
Charles Walters
Charles Smith
Pueblo
Colo
James Cameron
Victor Coal Mines
Lima
Peru
United States
Food Prices and Grain Markets Across Portland and Seattle
Portland and Salem markets list extensive prices for flour, wheat, oats, hay, barley, millstuffs, dairy, potatoes, poultry, eggs, cheese, wool, hops, beef, mutton, hogs, veal, and vegetables. Seattle figures show wheat, oats, flour, barley, corn, millstuffs, hay, feed, poultry, butter, cheese, vegetables, eggs, fresh fish, and tropical fruits with current per unit costs and regional variants.
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Portland
Salem
Cascadia
Dayton
Benton County
White Lily
Graham
Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
America
Wool—Valley
Seattle
California
Dakota
Puget Sound
Washington
Eastern
Choice
Calfornia
Oregon Burbanks
Young America
San Joaquin Plains
Judge Reverses Verdict After Child Bribe Intervention
A stern judge contemplates a severe sentence for Arthur Maxwell, accused of embezzlement. Dorothy Maxwell, his daughter, visits with Tommy the puppy and a gift parcel, persuading the judge to spare Maxwell. The judge accepts a token gift, Maxwell is acquitted, and the judge softens in future sentences after a Christmas surprise.
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Arthur Maxwell
Lightbody & Dutton
Lightbody
Thomas Faulkner
Faulkner
Maxwell
Paulkner
Vigener
Mabel
Tommy
Papa
Dorothy Maxwell
Her
Agnes
Matthew
Hollies
Thomas Lightbody
Dorothy
Strand Magazine
Chicago Post Office to rest on cement columns over bedrock
The $4,000,000 Federal building in Chicago will stand on cement columns thirty-two feet apart reaching seventy-two feet to bedrock. Sections of a wrought iron tube excavate downward, then cement is poured for a pressurefilled foundation. The plan eliminates piling and reduces cost, with architect Mr. Cobb claiming it will be the most scientifically built U S post office.
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Chicago
Chicago Foundation
Harris
Cobb
United States
The African Parrot Described From 1877 Observation
A detailed portrait of a young African parrot kept since summer 1877. The bird sings dances and is noisy yet shy around strangers. It shows mischievous behavior, recalls cruel treatment, and displays strong memory akin to notes by Plutarch.
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Africa
Plutarch
How She Knew Dialogue Snippet
A brief exchange reveals a woman wary of Balderly proposing soon. She notes his modest income and his belief that plain living improves complexion, implying financial tension and cautious pursuit.
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Balderly
Adams Freeman
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S. E. Lowe
Agency
Port
Bates
Weekly Market Letter
Entim
Elone
Towa
Imar County
Minn
Hn Berquist
Porse
Cal
Roy
Milan
Italy
Arabia
Persia
Downing, Hopkins & Company
Review of Trade
Portland Markets
San Francisco
Site
CVE
Post Office
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