Flow of Russian War Materials Across Yalu Alarms Critics
A Times Peking dispatch dated May 1% reports ongoing Russian flow of arms to Chinese and Korean banks of the Yalu despite official assurances. Chinese leadership buys time by conceding Russian control over customs and other rights in Manchuria while Japan’s position in Korea remains uncertain. The Times cites an April 23 note to the US minister and questions secret Korean agreements made during exile in Seoul.
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London
Peking
The
Times
Newchwang
Manchuria
Yalu
China
Mongolia
Russia
Port Arthur
Mukden
Japan
Korea
Seoul
M. Planchon
Unite States
Conger
the Times
Washington vows equal Manchuria trade privileges for US
Washington insists on commercial privileges in Manchuria equal to those enjoyed by other nations. The State Department has pledges from Russia to protect US commerce even if Manchuria comes under Russian control, aiming to reassure Southern cotton interests worried about losing markets.
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Washington
Manchuria
United States
Russia
State Department
Alaska Central awards contract for 25 miles of line
Seattle May 21 George W Dickinson president of Alaska Central says a contract has been signed with a construction company to build 25 miles this season. Work will begin at once and the road will extend 400 miles across Alaska into the Tanana valley. Dickinson also reports near completion of the company financing after meeting lenders in Chicago.
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Seattle
Alaska Central Railway
George W. Dickinson
Chicago
Alaska
Tanana Valley
Dickinson
Crack in Turtle Mountain Forces Evacuation at Frank
May 21 dispatch from Victoria reports a four by three thousand foot fracture opened near the western peak of Turtle mountain, prompting the lieutenant governor to order mounted police to warn residents and urge immediate evacuation of Frank.
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Victoria
B. C
Frank
Turtle Mountain
Rich strike reported at Gold King mine in Oregon
Grants Pass May 21 a fresh rich strike is reported from the Gold King mine on Josephine creek hailed as the rediscovery of the Frenchman's Lost Ledge. The mine owned by M Marks and associates of Seattle is being developed by them with prospects of further gains.
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Grants Pass, Or
Josephine Creek
Lost Ledge
Crown Prince Frederick William to wed Princess Margaret Connaught
Reports confirm the crown prince of Germany Frederick William will marry Princess Margaret of Connaught. Earlier rumors tied him to Princess Alice of Albany, but that match is now off as Frederick Henry of Brunswick is set to wed Albany’s daughter.
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Germany
Frederick William
Margaret of
Connaught
Alice of
Albany
Frederick Henry of
Brunswick
Duke of Albany
Margaret
Empress Frederick Remembered and German Marriage Prospects
The article notes lingering prejudice against English princesses in Germany but suggests future change may allow a possible happy marriage between Margaret and the German heir. It frames past dislike as fading and hints at shifting conditions for royals.
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Frederick
Germany
Margaret
Last of War Governors Ramsey Dies at St Paul
Alexander Ramsey born in Pennsylvania rose to Minnesota territorial governor in 1849 and state governor in 1860. He served as U S senator, was Secretary of War in 1879, and chaired the Edmunds Commission before retiring. He offered Minnesota troops at Fort Sumter and met Secretary Cameron when war began.
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Alexander Ramsey
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Goy V. Ramsey
United States Senate
Hayes
Edmunds
Gas well in cemetery shocks Kokomo Indiana district
Readable scraps describe a gas well drilled at Crown Point cemetery near Kokomo Indiana producing about 750000 feet daily at 270 psi. The bore initially sought water and the well valued at 20000 dollars now supplies fuel to Kokomo Light and Railway Company.
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Indiana
Hoosier
Crown Point
Kokomo
Ind
Kokomo Light and Railway Company
Weighing hogs and cattle on improvised scales
A farmer describes building simple crates and cross beams to weigh hogs and cattle for gain per head and feed efficiency. He notes setups, safety tips, and the practicality of extra weights from scale houses while detailing the Roseau apple naming confusion and soil fertility concerns in fruit and strawberry cultivation.
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C. J. Davidson
Crimson clover serves as soil nitrogen source for crops
The article discusses crimson clover as a valuable rotation crop with potatoes and corn. It notes clover should be turned under soon after blooming to release stored nitrogen, improving soil fertility without overreliance on fertilizers, and cautions about heavy early-season cropping by tenants.
Canning Advice and Sheep Feeding Notes for Farmers
Farmers are warned against entering canning due to high startup costs and strong competition except for fruit and jelly canning guided by skilled women. Young sheep prove more productive than old stock, while proper poultry care includes shelter, grit, and careful feeding. early goose lay, chick health, and flooring choices are covered.
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Wili
Ramsey
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Canada
Roseau
John Scott
Massachusetts
Aberdeen Brewing Co
Telephone
A.B. C. Prima
W. B. Lowrie
M. Demerer
Washington Abstract Company
Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
Heon Street
Aberdetn
Wash
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
Aberdeen, Wash
J. G. Lewis
C. W. Miller
Aberdeen State Bank
George L. Hilton
San Francisco Examiner Books
Heron ST. Aberdeen
R. P. Porter
Choice Brands
Aberdeen
H Street
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
S. Baretich, Prop
Heron Street
Royal Restaurant
M. Francescovich
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Walters
Heron and
Wiehkah
Pacific Transfer
Robert Lowry
Prop
Pacific Hotel
Fred Redinger
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