Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress Opens in Portland
Portland hosts the sixteenth annual Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress with about 1000 delegates. Theodore B. Wilcox presides as address delivery highlights plans on the Panamanian canal, mine department, river and harbor improvements, and Pacific coast Gulf links. Notables include governors of several western states and Chinese official Hong Yu Wei, with discussions running through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Congress
Trans-Mississippi
United States
Panama Canal
Department of Mines and Mining
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Tuarine
Californa
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Washington
Wyoming
Louisiana
Utah
Idaho
Hong Yu Wei
John Ford
New York
American-Asiatic Association
F. B. Thurber
United States Export Association
John W. Noble
the Interior
Groascup
Chicago
T. *”. Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Duluth
Des Moines
Kansas City
New Orleans
Denver
Salt Lake City
Oregon
Gregorian Chant Congress Opens in Strasburg August 1616
The International Congress for Gregorian Chant opened in Strasburg with many attendees from the United States. Rev. L Bonvin, Rev. Fuhr, Rev. Tappert, Rev. Wagner, and Rev. J B Youns attended. Dr P B Wagner opened the event, noting Pope Pius X’s reform regulations. Technical essays were shared and afternoon practice performances took place at the seminary near the cathedral. The congress runs until Saturday with two grand cathedral concerts featuring chant and organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
United States
L. Bonvin
Buffalo
R. Fuhr
Los Angeles
H. Tappert
Covington
N. M. Wagner
Brooklyn
J. B. Youns
New York
Cloud over C M Wilkinson departure from city
C M Wilkinson former manager at Robert Massey and Company left town Sunday night for El Paso amid rumors of a cloud over his departure. Reports suggested Massey cigar manufacturers had assigned until accounts could be examined, but mercantile agencies proved mistaken. Robert Massey appeared in charge, while Wilkinson faced inquiries as officers seek to protect creditors and partners. Papers show Wilkinson registered at the Sheldon hotel on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Wilkinson
Robert Massey & Company
Clear Manufacturers
Railroad Avenue
el Paso
Mercantile
Mat R. Massey & Company
Robert Massey
Wilkinson
Wilkingon
Bnd
Ay Macpherson
Sheldon
Taonday
Local Physicians Aid Hospital Service in Yellow Fever Efforts
New Orleans reports indicate local physicians are helping the marine hospital service identify yellow fever cases. In the latest twenty four hour period sixty two cases are noted with thirty reported by doctors and nineteen produced by inspectors, highlighting a coordinated response to the outbreak.
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New Orleans
Marine Hospital Service
National Negro Business League meets in New York
The fifth annual convention of the National Negro Business League convened in New York with Booker T. Washington presiding. Delegates attended as preparations for visitors included an automobile ride, Hudson excursion, and a Palm Garden dinner. Two hundred colored men opened the sixth annual session to foster black business self reliance and mutual aid.
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New York
National Negro Business League
Palm Garden
Booker T. Washington
Sion
Hudson
Aional Business League
Celebration of Bennington Battle Day and Ethan Allen Memorial
James Rice died after a fall from a skylight at the Maze store roof in Burlington. He was taken to St Joseph's hospital with a fractured skull and a broken arm, died at 2 AM. He was a longtime city resident with no family. funeral arrangements follow. Bonnington Battle Day festivities in Burlington featured a Memorial Tower dedication for Ethan Allen with a large parade and addresses by state and local officials. The ceremony included flag presentations, a Star Spangled Banner, and remarks by notable dignitaries. reports note weather in St Louis and Burlington news items.
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James Rice
Maze
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rice
Frouna
Proper Transfer Company
Durne
C. W. Strong
J. M. Sollie
Highland Methodist Church
Luterment
Fairview Cemetery
Burlington
Bonnington
Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
Indian Rock
Buchan Alien Park
Sons of the Revolution
J. G. Estey
Vermont National Guard
Sth Cavalry
William M. Wallace
FLA
E. B. Gale
Vermont Natonal Guard
Thrge
Sth Infantry
Plattsburgh Barracks
N.Y
City Hall Park
Behan Aten Park
William J. van Patten
Allen Park
A. A. Woodbury
Mary Roberts
Daughters of the American Revolution
HD. Hotton
Society of the American Regatu, Ton
Stev
Qalus
Gionn Atkine
Peuyer
Julie Co i Dorr
Robert DB
Benedict Read
Chares W. Fairlanks
Ethan Alley
Charles J Hell
C. J. Poster
Dr. Hancock
John McLain
New Hampshire
Keystone Democrats Confer In Harrisburg Convention
The Keystone Democrats met at Lyceum Theater in Harrisburg to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court. Chairman J K P Hall urged unity as committees formed and vows were made. Endorsement favored John Stewart as the fusion candidate with Independent Republicans, but Hall blocked adding Stewart to the Central Committee agenda.
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Harrisburg
Aue
Lyceum Theater
Supreme Court
J. K.P. Hall
Mter
Sual
John Stewart
William H. Barry
Democratic State Central Committee
Stewart
Hall
Police Committee Clears Police Department In City Hearing
A special city council meeting followed a police committee inquiry into charges against the police department. The report found no corroborating evidence for sensational allegations and noted obstruction by some witnesses. It recommended removing view obstructions, registering lodging house visits, appointing a night officer, and expanding police oversight, with a vote of thanks to the committee.
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McKee
Harta
Contte
Ledrard
Harriven
Beatty
Hee Committee For
McMillin
Council
Vreeant
Conald
Georlemen
Syser
Peace Conference Progressing With Treaties in View
Japanese envoys in Washington push for parchment for treaty engrossment as China railway cession talks hinge on government ownership. Reports from Portsmouth and Tokyo describe ongoing discussions, Japanese sentiment, and latest military skirmishes near Changtu with Russian forces.
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Washington
Tokio
Sakhalin
Portamount
N. H
Single Handed Capture Burglary at Paterson Ranch
J P Fletcher of the Paterson ranch four miles south of town fought a burglar in his home this morning. He chased the intruder through the house and brought him to the city jail this afternoon. The suspect, William Moore, a professional hobo, was found with stolen clothes ready to escape and may face a hearing tomorrow.
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J. P. Fletcher
Paterson
City
Norway Seeks Republic After Danish Prince Plan Fails
Berlin reports advices from Copenhagen say Britain backed Prince Charles of Denmark to head Norway but the plan failed. The expectation is Norway will establish a republic.
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Berlin
Great Britain
Prince Charles
Denmark
Mac
Copenhagen
Norway
Absent Belcher May Be Caught Yet in Monojuktt
Public Prosecutor Kinley has information that former Mayor Belcher, charged with embezzlement, sailed from San Francisco August 6 with a warrant issued. With federal and state cooperation, he hopes to arrest the fugitive when the steamer reaches Monojuktt.
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Paterson, N. 4
Kinley
Belcher
San Francisco
Emiley
Tanehey
Monojuktt
Eagles delegates gather at Grand Aerie in Denver
In Denver on August 16, the Grand Aerie of Eagles convened as the credentials committee reported 3,576 delegates present. The gathering focused on organizing proceedings and validating attendee eligibility for upcoming actions.
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Grand Aerie
Denver
Colo
Grand Aerie of Eagles
Two Hoboes Assault Santa Fe Porter on Train No 1
Two hoboes Roy Trimble and Eugene Pauley assaulted the colored porter on Santa Fe train No 1 at Cerrillos after being ejected. The porter was hit by a rock as the train moved, Special Officer Cartwright arrested them as they rode in on another train. They were identified and held for hearing before the Cerrillos justice of the peace with potential heavy jail sentences under a strict statute.
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Cerrillos
Santa Fe
Cartwright
Roy Trimble
Eugene Pauley
Denver
Belen
Cificer Cartwright
Justice of the Peace
Railroad officials visit the city and convention opens
Eastbound officials led by General Superintendent Parker of the Western division visit the city. Superintendent Gibson of Winslow and Morris of the Rio Grande greet them. The annual Association of Railroad Commissioners opens its seventeenth session with remarks by President Mills and Secretary Mosely. The group plans to meet through the week before moving to Portland, Oregon.
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Parker
Western Grand Division
la Junta
Russell
New Mexico
Las Veras
Kerens
Sas Vegas
Gibson
Winslow
Morris
Rio Grande
San Marcial
Railroad Commissioners’ Meeting
Awol
Association of Railroad Commissioners
L Mills
Minneapolis
Edward A. Mosely
Washington
T. C
Portland
Ore
Yosemite Stages Robbed by Highwaymen Near Ahwahnee
Aug 16 reports say highwaymen held up a Yosemite stage near Ahwahnee, robbing four passengers on two trips between Grub Gulch and Yosemite Valley. Passengers Raymond and Wawona were relieved of their money. minor details unclear.
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Preano
Cal
Ahwahner
Yosemite Valley
Anove Grub Guich
Raymond
Wawona
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Fulton
Piles
Pardee
California
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
David RB
Planels
Missouri
Illinois
West
Con Luis
A. D. Sanders
John KE. Wiley
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
William N. Corrin
Chas. E. Deneen
Ilinois
Dunne
Chamberlain
Oregons
Middle West
Atchison
Pennsylvania
U.P
U. P
B.S
Whip
Booker Washington
Bennington Battle
Albuquerque
St. Louis
St Januis
Keystone
Democrats
Investigating Committee
Polles
Harbin
Port Arthur
Obama
Portsmouth
China
Dalny
New Chwang
Shan Haikwan-Tien Tsein
Russia
Korostayots
Hele
Changtu
Erbshthirpan
Welhunapaolen
Republic
Yosemite
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