Happenings of the Week Outside Washington
A condensed weekly review notes the Maryland cruiser launch at Newport News, Klondike output estimated at ten million dollars, and the next international geological congress to be held in Mexico. It records a Deadwood mining congress memorial to establish a department of mines and reports a washout on the Wisconsin division of the Omaha road with three deaths. Also listed are the death of D A R secretary Mrs Georgia Hatcher and the accidental death of Hugh Mann near Elwood Nebraska while supervising track work. A Liverpool dispatch claims merger of White Star, Dominion, and American lines removing distinct identities.
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Maryland
Newport News
Mexico
Foreign participation grows for St Louis exposition
John Barrett reports that 35 of about 40 independent nations will take part in the 1904 exposition in St Louis. Foreign governments have pledged roughly $5.19 million for pavilions and exhibits, averaging about $140,000 per country, with Europe budgeting around $3 million and Asia about $2 million.
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Washington
John Barrett
Asia
Russia
Austria
Europe
Japan
China
St. Louis
Central
South America
Canadians Concerned Over Canadian Rights At Alaska Boundary
London dispatch reports Dr. Robert J. Howard says Britain will stiffen its stance at the Alaska boundary to resist American demands and that Canadians would be incensed if British commissioners concede Canadian rights. He notes Canadian sacrifices may be used to woo the United States, while American commissioners refuse comment.
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London
Liverpool
Robert J. Howard
Lord Strathcona
Lucania
Howard
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Alverstoune
Fire destroys freight house in San Francisco
A blaze that began at midnight destroyed a section of the Southern Pacific freight house on Townsend street and burned several freight cars. The loss is estimated at not less than 159,000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Townsend Street
Expeditionists Fail to Find Treasure on Cocos Island
On the steamer Mariposa arriving from Tahiti several expedition members admitted they failed to locate any gold or silver on Cocos island. The treasure hunt proved unsuccessful, with no relics recovered aboard the vessel or at the site.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Tahita
Cocos Island
Large Sawmill Planned for Ilwaco
State news reports a large sawmill to be erected at Ilwaco. The Seattle street car strike is officially ended. Ballard Baptist Church asks Rev. G E King to resign amid strained relations. Robberies at Villard House saloon on Yesler Way left fifteen men robbed.
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Ilwaco
The
Baptist Church of
Ballard
G. 8. King
Villard House
Yesler Way
Seattle
Heavy Rain Strains Northwestern Rail Lines Across Midwest
A severe storm system from Friday night into Saturday brings heavy rain across Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and Nebraska. Railroads report losses of 250000 daily for three days with numerous wrecks derailments washouts and telegraph outages as snowplows and crews work to restore service and safety.
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St. Paul
Minn
Western
Northwestern Railways
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Arid Land Fund Totals for Irrigation States in 1903
Commissioner Richards of the general land office reports about 3,460,000 dollars added to the reclamation fund from public land sales fees and commissions in irrigation states in 1903. The statement shows 16,197,836 dollars received from land sales in 1901 1902 and 1903 to further irrigation plans, with 3,144,822 in 1901 and 4,985,215 in 1902. Washington contributed 1,099,980 dollars to the fund for 1903.
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Washington
Richards
General Land Office
State of Washington
Seattle Market Prices For Grains Livestock And Eggs
Seattle market report lists producer prices for grains including oats at 21 22 per ton barley 21 per ton wheat 25 277 per ton and bran shorts 21 per ton hay Eastern Washington 15 16 alfalfa 16 10 50 per ton eggs strictly fresh ranch 26 27e per dozen poultry live hens 131 14tsc per lb old roosters 6c per lb spring chickens 38 4 75 per dozen ducks 11 13c per lb geese 9 10e per lb beef cattle sees per lb steers 5c per lb sheep 2 8 6c per lb calves 2 2 nar per lb spring lambs 2 50 3 per head pelts and tallow lists various weights prices for heavy salted steers medium and light pelts cows salted hips calf stags and bulls and other fats with mixed unit formats.
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Washington
Eae
Tacoma Quotations for Wheat Cattle and Poultry Prices
Prices listed include wheat at 28.50 per cwt and 28 28.50, cattle bells with steers at 4.00 per cwt, cows at 2.00, dressed poultry from 10c to 18c, live chickens 10 to 12.4c, ducks 10c, geese 10c, turkeys 10c, oats 25 per 100, barley 20.50, 22.50, and creamery items noted with miscellaneous figures. Regional market figures for the Tacoma area show mixed commodity pricing.
Cabinet Meets Amid Speculation Over Results
London news says ministers hid cabinet talks with no clear outcome. Reports differ on whether the crisis is postponed or about to be resolved, with Premier Balfour likely seeking a middle course to keep the government in place. Details await his October 1 speech.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Balfour
Telegaph
Great Britain
Explosion of Smuggled Alcohol Kills Sailor on Olympia Deck
The cruiser Olympia in Norfolk drydock suffered a barrel alcohol blast that killed Marine Corporal Yerkes and later claimed Apprentice Seifert with others injured. The tragedy arose from smuggling by crew, as bart. The blast set fire to forward awnings while the ship sustained minor deck damage.
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Norfolk
Olympia
Norfolk Navy Yard
van Dorser
Yeakes
Philadelphia
Seifert
Custer
Shavey
Navy Yard
Dorser
Yerkes
Caster
Oroke
Mraine Hospital
Seifer
Rumor of Chancellors Resignation Circulates in London
The Associated Press reports strong rumor that Chancellor of the Exchequer Ritchie will resign at today’s cabinet meeting. Other minor resignations are expected, while Chamberlain and Prime Minister Balfour are said to aim to keep the cabinet intact by filling vacancies.
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London
Associated Press
Ritchie
Chamberlain
Balfour
Bulgarian note to powers warns of massacre in Macedonia
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government has addressed a note to the great powers accusing the Porte of systematic massacres and devastation in Macedonia. Turkey mobilizes its army, and Bulgaria threatens action if powers do not intervene, signaling a possible Turko Bulgarian war if ignored.
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Sofia
Macedonia
Turkey
Europe
Bulgaria
Washington officials oppose Fraser river hatchery plan
State Fish Commissioner Kershaw faces a cool reception in Washington as the State Department remains opposed to negotiations with Britain over an international Fraser river hatchery. Officials say the project lacks importance and is impractical, urging Washington and British Columbia to handle it locally.
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Washington
Kershaw
State Department
Department
State of Washington
British Columbia
Ancient Castle Found Near Casnel in Berlin Discovery
Berlin reports a 400 year before Christ castle unearthed near Casnel. Archaeologists say the structure dates from antiquity and may shed light on early fortifications in the region. Further excavations are planned to confirm dating and details.
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Berlin
Christ
Casnel
Colombia Demands Heavy Terms on Panama Treaty
Washington reports reveal Colombia would require 10 million dollars from the Panama company and 20 million from the United States to retain exclusive control over Colon and Panama and to police the canal zone. Such conditions, if offered to the Senate, would justify immediate rejection. Officials urge prompt action on protocols with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. September 22 remains the nominal ratification date.
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Washington
State Department
Colombia
Panama Company
United States
Colon
Panama
Canal Zone
Hay
Mr. Herron
United States Senate
Nicaragua
Powder Car Explodes Near Beaumont Siding
A freight crew failing to handle a powder car on the Frisco line let it roll past Beaumont and collide with a departing train near Winfield. The blast killed two trainmen and injured two more, as the car exploded on the branch line.
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Eldorado
Kan
Beaumont
Winfield
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Mining Congress
Deadwood
Congress
Department of Mines
Kempton, Wis
Georgia 8. Hatcher
Washington, D. C
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Chicago
Arizona
Hugh Mann
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern Railroad
Elwood
White Star
Dominion
American Steamship Lines
American Lines
Boundary Commission
Cocos
State News
Matthew Karasek
University of Chicago
William Hayes
John Klees
Ritzville
District Court
George van Horst
Thomas Lippy
Walla Walla
Joe Phillips
Jose Josie
Kingston
Ont
Wayside Mission Hospital
Phillips
Trafsic
Arid Land Fund
Seattle Market Report
Tacoma
Lou
Club
Will
van Doser
Grays Levecere AI
Gias Sismopaus
Gray’s Harbor Commercial Co
Cosmopolis
State Department For Fish Hatchery Project
Ninemire & Morgan
Montesano
Aberdeen
Herald Printery
Wishkah St
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
Aberdeen, Wash
Domestic Exchange
Michael Finn
George L. Hilton
San Francisco Examiner
Heron ST. Aberdeen
Call and
Les
R.P. Porter
Choice Brands
F Street
Pacific Transfer
Rosert Lowry
Pacific Hotel
H Street
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
Bannich & Phelps
Heron Street
Royal Restaurant
M. Francescovich
Wash
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Heron
Wishkal
Heron St
Olympus Theater
Aberteen
Velepdor Sl
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