Republican Convention Endorses McBride Plan for Railway Commission
The Tacoma convention nominated Hiram E. Hadley for Supreme Court and Cushman Jones and Humphrey for Congress. It adopted the McBride plan for an appointive railway commission, rejecting an elective alternative by a narrow margin. The platform praises prosperity, Roosevelt policies, irrigation, trusts regulation, good roads, an eight hour law, anti pass, and economical state government.
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Tacoma
Hiram E. Hadley
Cushman, Jones
Humphrey
Congress
McBride
Jones
Cushman
Judge Hadley
McGraw
Lake Washington
St. Louis
Philippines
Roosevelt
Foster
Omaha
Navy orders Wisconsin to Panama to guard interests
The navy department orders the battleship Wisconsin to proceed to Panama to safeguard American interests as the gunboat Ranger is already there. Cincinnati is withdrawn to Haitian waters and the United States orders 300 marines to Philadelphia for transport on the Panther if needed.
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Washington
Harry
Navy Department
Wisconsin
Panama
Ranger
Department
Atlantic
United States
Cincinnati
Haitian
Colon
Porton-Prince
Philadelphia
Colombia
Boston
San Francisco
Navy
Southern Pacific Tunnel Plan Narrowly Outlined
Southern Pacific surveyors report a seven mile tunnel through the Sierra Nevada to cut the Chicago San Francisco run by Harriman. Estimated cost about 14 million dollars. The tunnel would lower the summit grade by 1500 feet and remove most snow sheds. Elevation at the tunnel opening exceeds 5000 feet as part of a two and a half day aim.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Surveyors
Central Pacific
Sierra Nevada Mountains
HK. Ho Harrri
Harriman
Chicago
Newfoundland Premier Seeks U S Commercial Treaty Renewal
Sir Robert Bond, premier of Newfoundland, arrives in Washington to renew negotiations for a commercial treaty modeled on the Bond Blaine pact. The original agreement was contested in British courts by Canada due to its exclusion.
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Washington
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
United States
Bond-Blaine
Canada
List of Boer Demands at Conference with British Secretary
London reports a parliamentary paper detailing the August 20 meeting between Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain and Boer Generals Botha DeWet and De La Rey. The Boers listed sweeping demands from amnesty to farmland reinstatement, which Chamberlain said could not be reopened or revised from the previously agreed terms.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Botha
DeWet
Delarey
South Africa
Transvaal
Natal
Mr. Chamberlain
Vreeningen
Goldsborough Again Wrecked On Trial Run
The Goldsborough, a US torpedo boat destroyer built by Wolff and Zwicker, broke down during a trial run from Point Madison to Seattle. After reaching 82.6 knots for about 45 minutes, the port engine failed, ending the ship’s speed tests and prompting doubts about return to seaworthy condition.
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Seattle
Goldsborough
Point Madison
United States
Wolff & Zwicker
Portland
Columbia
Sound
C Street
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Postage Rates Replaced for Yukon and Atlin Districts
Canada Gazette announces repeal of previous Yukon and Atlin postage regulations. Future rates will follow standard Canadian rates for all regions. The change, effective immediately, shifts pricing from territory-specific to nationwide Canadian postage.
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Vancouver
B. C
Yukon
Atlin
Canada
Canada Gazette
Oathbound St Louis Night of Bribery Warrants
Confession by J K Murrell triggers warrants for eighteen St Louis house of delegates members and former members. Murrell claims key bribe money, details kept secret by an oath under penalty of death. Seven of fifteen at large. new indictments issued. bail set at 15 000 per count.
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St. Louis
Murrell
Faulk
Will
Circuit
J. W. Founik
Lincoln Trust Company
House of Delegates
Douglass
Combine
Grand
J. K. Murrell
Grand Jury
Rates Advance on Shingles and Lumber Through Minnesota Transfer
Telegraphic announcements show September 22 the Minnesota Transfer to Chicago rate for shingles and lumber will rise by 5 to 13 cents depending on origin and product. Cedar and fir lumber see comparable increases, restoring the pre June schedule. Coast-to-St Paul rates remain unchanged, but Washington mills face effects as heavy shippers to the area.
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Seattle
Minnesota
Chicago
St. Paul
Washington Mills
Iowa Goes Agground And New York School Enrollment Rises
The battleship Iowa ran aground near Cape Nossa Senhora de Desterro and Friar's Island after target practice. A Brazilian warship was dispatched to aid the town. In New York, public school enrollment reached 502,903, up 35,000 from the prior year, with 67,000 in part time classes.
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New York
United States
Iowa
Cape Nossa Senhora de Desterro
Island of
Milo
Herald
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Friar’s Island
Greater
Advertising Wisdom From Early Press Voices
A collection of quotes on advertising success, nerve, and media choices. Publicity experts stress low risk, steady dosing, and the value of newspapers over elaborate outlays. Reading merchants affirm newspaper ads as sufficient, rejecting hotel registers and other gimmicks.
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Reading
Cardinal Gotti Nears Papal Elevation
Cardinal Gotti, elevated by Pope Leo to the Propaganda Prefecture, is described as an able man whose long anticipated rise has impressed those familiar with his attainments. He is the son of a Genoese laborer and has worked to reach his current position.
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Cardinal Gotti
Pope Leo
the Propaganda
Cardinal Gotti Rising Under Pope Leo’s Favor
A clergyman who joined the Carmelites early rose to lead the order and attracted Pope Leo’s attention. The Pope entrusted him with key missions and made him a cardinal. It is believed Leo desires Cardinal Gotti as his successor.
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Carmelites
Pope Leo
Leo
Cardinal Gotti
From Old Shoes to Smart Surfaces and Court Etiquette
The article discusses reuse of old shoes turning into paste for imitation leather used in wallpapers and trunk coverings. It cites Napoleon's Waterloo remark and a joke about the Iron Duke shipping him to St. Helena. It notes English overtaking French in Russian court circles and odd meal preparations with cabbage and chopping bowls.
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France
Morocco
Napoleon
Waterloo
Iron Duke
St. Helena
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Washington Lumber
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Pontimental
G St
Heron
Aberdeen
Fred Hewitt
Heron and
F Sts
Aberdeen, Wash
S. K. Bowes, Propr
Pleasant Club
Heron Street
W. W. Wren
Propr
Heron ST
Thomas Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
J. T. Lewis
Aberdeen State Bank
George L. Hiltonmplete Li
San Francisco Examiner
R.P. Porter
Choice Brands
Duluth
Minneapolis
A. B. C. Denniston, G. W. P. A
First Avenue
Aberdeen Hotel
New Management
P. Whitney
PROP
Geo. A. Woodward, Propr
F Street
Wishkah Hotel
Charley Matteus
Wishkah Street
Herald Office
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
S. Tadejevich
Mitchell Restaurant
Mitchell & Co
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Wishkah
Telephone
Wisnkah St
Fred Redinger
Michael Finn
All
Wishkah St
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