Otis Refusal Delays Filipino Armistice Talks
May 22 report notes General Otis refuses to permit hostilities to pause without a formal armistice. Filipino commission members including Luna and Arguelles press for talks while efforts to negotiate with American forces continue amid tension in Manila and Tarlac.
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Luna
Aguin Commission
Onno
Buencas
Olone] Arguelles
Tarlac
Rergs
San Isidro
Nton
Ile
General Luna
Jurisdice
Encamino A
Noted Inventor Dead at 57 in Washington
Marion Chester Stone, aged 57, died at his Washington home. A Civil War veteran, he studied theology and became a newspaper correspondent. He invented cigarette holder machines and payoy straw tubes, expanding his factory to meet strong demand. He also developed a color method for fine china mimicking a Walters vase and ran a progressive factory with libraries, a music room and a debate space. He was famed for philanthropy and concern for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marion Chester Stone
Ohio
Duke Company
Europe
England Urges Arbitration in Alaska Boundary Dispute
Washington reports that while the United States pushes for arbitration of the Alaska boundary issue, Britain objects to stationing more American troops in the territory. The dispute risks a ruling that could grant Britain a Pacific coast port such as Skagway, prompting cautious U S insistence on national interests and trade concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Skagway
Great Britain
Scientists join Alaska expedition aboard chartered steamer
Exploration leaders Prof W E Ritter of UC Berkeley zoology, Charles E Keeler of the Academy of Sciences Museum, and geologist John Muir accept invitation from Dr Merriam to join a 20 member scientific party. They will explore Alaska for two to three months starting in early June aboard a steamer chartered by E H Harriman of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Berkeley
Cal
W. E. Ritter
Department of Zoology
University of California
Charles E. Keeler
Museum of the Academy of Sciences
John Muir
Merriam
Biological Survey
E. H. Harriman
New York
Gold Production Outlook From 1849 to 1900
Ex Senator Peffer notes mining abundance and a dead money question. Mint Director Roberts corroborates rising gold output with 1849 projected at 840 million dollars. Official 1898 totals exceed 1897 by 50 million. 1900 forecast at 400 million, with about 65 million used for arts and 335 million for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Peffer
Mint
Roberts
Dewey Bonanza Boosts Dry Goods Trade in Loom
May 22 story from Loom in Bunting New York notes a surge in demand for ordinary cloth and prints to make bunting for Admiral Dewey’s homecoming. The supply tightens as converters shift to higher grades like 64 squares. estimates say 600,000 pieces or 25 million yards will be used to welcome Manila Bay’s hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunting
New York
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Beggar Stabs Brooklyn Banker in Neck
John E. Englis, former president of Wallabout bank in Brooklyn, was stabbed in the neck by Christopher Daly, a beggar, today after a dispute over alms. Englis, 64, was wounded. Daly was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Englis
Wallabout Bank of
Brooklyn
Christopher Daly
Daly
Englis
Fire Devastates Dawson in 26 April Blaze
A massive Dawson fire destroyed the city core on April 26 with losses around 1 million dollars. Bank of British North America and Canadian Bank of Commerce buildings burned, 111 structures wiped out, panic spread as crews fought to save goods. Building materials scarce, prices surge, and rebuilding awaits navigation.
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Victoria
B. C
Dawson
British North America Bank
T. S. Humes
Humes
Seattle
J. Toklas
Lake Lebarge
Toklas
Opera House
Donahue & Smith
Second Street
Timmin
Royal Cafe
Fairview Hotel
Bank of British Noth America
Canadian Bank of Commerce
McLellan & McFeeley
Vancouver
Parsons Produce Company
Winnipeg
Aurora
Bodega
Madden House
Victoria Hotel
McDonald Block
California Exchange
Filipinos Press for Time as Surrender Talks Begin
In Manila and Warsaw reports, Filipino leaders seek assurances before unconditional surrender. They demand no execution of leaders and promises to honor proclamations, while U S Philippine commission outlines a governor general and cabinet with an advisory council to be elected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Philippine Commission
Alberto Barretto
American Philippine Commission
Aguinaldlo
Gregorio Pilar
Ruiz
Dewey Home Fund Seeks National Subscriptions
The National Committee in Washington urges the public to fund a home for Admiral Dewey in the nation’s capital. Subscriptions are sent to the Treasury Department with temporary receipts and a portrait duplicate mailed to subscribers. Cash on hand totals $617 with $367 received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Committee of the
Dewey Home Fund
United States
National Committee
Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Spain
Terasury Department
D. C
Frank A. Vanderlip
Charles H. Allen
Henry C. Corbin
Perry S. Heath
Ellis H. Roberts
Eight British ex-officers arrested in Johannesburg
Pretoria May 18 eight alleged British ex-officers were arrested in Johannesburg and brought to Pretoria for detention. A detective allegedly infiltrated a rebel movement and incriminating papers were found. The Transvaal executive council met in secret as British officials sought to verify the officers’ identities.
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Pretoria
Transval
Johannesburg
British South Africa Chartered Company
Commissioner of Police
Beatty
Executive Council of
The
Transvaal
Outtaires
Cunningham Green
Kruger
Wriner
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
South Africa
Oregon Christian Endeavor Convenes in Portland
The Oregon Christian Endeavor Union will hold its 12th annual convention in Portland May 25 to 28 with Dr. Clark of the United Society addressing attendees. Mass attendance is open to all member societies, with free lodging offers for small groups and reduced railroad rates. A Columbia River steamboat excursion is planned, promising a royal welcome for visitors.
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Oregon
Christian Endeavor
Oregon Christian Endeavor Union
Portland
Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Cuba
Manitoba
Utah
California
Southern Pacific
Columbia
Robert M’lean
Graves selects Grand Forks site for 50 ton smelter
Jay P. Graves of a Montreal syndicate chooses a site on the north bank of the Kettle River near Grand Forks for a smelter with 50 tons per day capacity and potential expansion to 8 000 tons. The plant will process ore from Knob Hill Old Troncides and City of Paris mines as Graves and associates move east to buy the equipment. Slaughter of deer in Jackson county draws State Game Warden L B W Quimby into action with 400 dollars for deputies and possible arrests amid prior shipments of 1 400 hides from Central Point.
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Grand Forks
B. C
Jay P. Graves
Boundary Country
Montreal
North Fork
Kettle River
L. B. W. Quimby
Oregon
Jackson County
Central Point
Paper mill order from Manila boosts Everett trade
Several hundred acres in Walla Walla county are planted with flax as capitalists seek sites for a woolen mill and mining drill factory in Spokane. Other notices report a Seattle bank building sale, hanged Claude Branton in Hugene, and state population growth of new settlers.
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Everett
Manila
Walla Walla
L. C. Smith
Syracuse
N. Y
Seattle National Bank
Claude Branton
Hugene
Spokane
Kittitus
Palouse
Buchanan
Benton County
State of
Washington
Consolidation of Seattle Street Railways Completed
Six principal Seattle street railway lines, including cable and electric, have been united under one ownership and will be led by a single executive head. The deal, talked about for years, was closed Thursday by representatives of the lines. A new company will be formed with authorized capital stock of 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Cable and Electric
Plan to harmonize normal school courses adopted at Salem
At a meeting of normal school presidents in Salem, Campbell Monmouth Anderson Drain Van Scoy Ashland and Reid Weston outlined a plan to harmonize coursework and graduation requirements. They propose a four year program starting soon after next year, a list of accredited high schools a uniform admission standard and at least 300 hours of practice teaching before graduation.
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Salem
Campbell
Monmouth
Anderson
Drain
van Scoy
Ashland
Reid
Weston
Pendleton Hopes Wool Market Opens Soon
Belief in Pendleton that the wool market will open in a couple of weeks as growers avoid last year’s holdout. Wool continues arriving at The Dalles at about a dozen loads daily and last year’s crop moves out on consignments. Warehouses report ample storage for the new clip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Dalles
Pacific Coast Trade Seattle Markets Prices List
A wide ranging commodity price list from Seattle markets covers produce including onions at 80 cents to 110 cents per 100 pounds, potatoes to 40 dollars, cabbage at 62.60 per 100 pounds, apples at 2.38 per box, pears at 60 cents to 1.50 per box, prunes 50 cents per box, dairy items butter 20 cents, eggs 18 cents, cheese 13 cents, poultry prices for hens and chickens, and fresh meats with prime beef at 9 cents per pound. Grains and millstuffs show feed wheat 20 dollars, oats 26.50 per ton, hay at 7.00 to 8.00, corn 28.50 per hundred pounds, flour varieties around 3.10 to 3.85 per barrel, and assorted feed items priced per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Walla Walla
Oregon
Young America
Market Prices for Wheat Through Veal on Retail Ledger
Wheat quotes from Walla Walla Valley and Bluestem at around 57 to 68 cents per bushel. Flour and millstuffs listed with per barrel and per ton prices. Butter cheese poultry and meats priced by grade and weight, with oats barley hay and vegetables showing mixed current rates.
Commodity Prices Across Regions and Items
A compact list shows regional grain prices such as Wool-Sprink-Nevada at 9 12c per pound and Oregon Eastern at 10 12c. It includes Millstuffs-Middlings at 16 20.50 per ton, bran 15.50 16.50, onions Silverskin at 0.50 to 0.90 per sack, butter Fancy Creamery at 17 18c, eggs Store ic fancy ranch at 16 17e, with miscellaneous figures and units.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
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Onil Otis
Gracio Gonzara
Sbbe
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Rio del Pilar
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Third Artillery
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Apport Warren
San Francisco
Pna
Iadrea
Jerome
Ariz
Leland
Evan
Oore
Leness
Eins
Bluefiess
Greytown
Othe Sunniva
Sederal Torres
Voliey
Iliniog Bof
Allons
Ila
Pera
Degroes
Thacher
England
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N.S. W
Trenton
Redding
Midas Gold Mining Company
Ilarrison Gulch
Tetra
Warsaw
Porosow
Eugenia
Tome
France
Naples
Wichita
Kan
Dale
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
Russia
News OF Northwest
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Marrowstone Point
Normal School
Franklin County
H. H. Spalding
Gus Harding
Corvallis
Oregon Normal Schools
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San Francisco Market
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