Gold and quicksilver prospects near Nome Alaska
A Nome Alaska report cites massive untapped mineral potential around Nome and York on Buck Creek. It notes a cassiterite tin mountain worth 25.5 million dollars, bars mountain and Bar's Mountain cassiterite ledges, and promising quicksilver deposits on the Rusko kwin river with ore yielding up to 400 dollars per ton.
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Chinese boycott plays out amid peace news
Shanghai reports the Chang Chien boycott may fail as orders from New Chwang ease dealer pressure after peace news. In Alberta, Charles King faces hanging for the murder of Edward Hayward near Lesser Slave Lake, insisting on innocence after two trials and a curtailed first conviction.
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New Chwang
King
Port Saskatchewan
Alberta
Charles King
Edward Hayward
Slave Lake
Mounted Police
Congressmen Conclude Filipinos Not Fit for Independence
Manila report notes a consensus among attending congressmen that the Philippines are not ready for independence. The dispatches also mention Hicksite Friends meeting at Mountain Lake Park and other brief items from Chicago, Portland, and Oregon including a graft case, naval recovery, a gold find, and a baby’s birth in Albuquerque.
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Philippine Islands
Earthquake Kills Two Injures Hundreds in Italy
Naples reports a violent earthquake affecting Palena and Salvia with Vesuvius and Stromboli erupting. Two people are reported dead and about 100 injured as houses collapse and panicked residents flee. A separate item notes a trainload of about 600 mentally ill patients from the Long Island state hospital being moved to Rochester and Willard for care due to overcrowding.
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Palena
Saliia
Brooklyn
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Rochester
Willard
Long Island State Hospital
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Russia reels as mobilization sparks general strike
In Labau Russia on August 30 a mobilization order triggers a general strike. Factories halt, ports lie idle, railways fail, and street protests block activity while soldiers patrol. Manila reports Taft party voyage to Japan tomorrow. Muskogee adopts Sequoyah as statehood name and backs prohibition into organic law with $25 million bonds.
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Japan
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Sequoyah
Commonwealth
Eclipsed Sun Observed Across U S Cities
Reports from Cambridge New York and Washington describe cloudy skies obscuring the solar eclipse today while observers at the United States observatory noted three sunspots. Other items include plans for a national theater in Panama and details of the Vermont battleship launch and capacity.
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Japanese Carnival Celebrates Crown Prince Birthday in Portland
In Portland on August 31 a grand water carnival will celebrate peace with Russia. Officials Ito Kyshmil and Consul Ala coordinate with Japanese commissioners for a night parade on the Lewis and Clark Exposition grounds. Featured floats include a 60 ton battleship with admiral Togo, a dragon, and a chrysanthemum, with electric launches and lantern-lit boats. Japanese music, juggling, fencing, and fireworks mix with American pyrotechnics.
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Secretary Bonaparte Criticizes Bennington Report
Washington Aug 30 Secretary Bonaparte acted on the court of inquiry findings in the Bennington explosion case approving the verdict that the Bennington showed excellent discipline and condition while faulting officers for not inspecting safety valves He criticized the failure to address Captain Taclen Young and ordered T Ware who supervised machinery to face court martial
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Peace at Portsmouth Crowned Roosevelts Reign
News reels from Portsmouth and Oyster Bay describe President Roosevelt securing peace between Japan and Russia. Messages from King Edward and Emperor William praise his role. London papers question details while St Petersburg curbs joy as Japan delays indemnity claims.
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England
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Germany
William J. Bryan
Janesville
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Centenarians celebrate advanced birthdays in Freehold and Brooklyn
Merrion Conn Aug 30 Merrion Elizabeth Hunt aged 105 arrives from Brooklyn to visit her granddaughter Mrs Wickes for a birthday observance in the city noting her strong health memory and lengthy life. Aunt Hetsey Coward oldest local woman to turn 91 celebrates in Allentown with Quaker roots and long settlement history.
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H. Wickes
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Lancaster
Slaters
Bigaleth
Afran
Hant
Lageaeter
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Arrito
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N. J
Hetsey” Coward
Allentown
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Upper Freehold Township
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Ufe
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Parade of Babies Draws Big Crowds in Asbury Park
The annual baby parade in Asbury Park New Jersey draws thousands as carnival week ends. Nearly 500 entries expected with judges finishing by evening. Fifty silver loving cups valued from $60 to $100 will be awarded as prizes. Visitors from the east arrive and hotels may reach capacity tomorrow night.
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Shakers Meet for Universal Peace Conference at Mount Lebanon
Mount Lebanon New York August 30 The Shaker conference convenes tomorrow to promote universal peace. Notable attendees include Vaealph Holden Harriet Bollard Augusta Stone and other ministry and lay leaders. The opening address highlights Peace among Nations and Men as the movement’s long time watchword. The gathering will discuss influencing governments to reduce armament, establish neutral zones and ease taxation burdens on producers.
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Mount Lebanon
Vaealph Holden
Harriet Bollard
Augusta Stone
United States
Salmon Meat Inspector Pronounced Not Guilty
Washington August report by Solicitor McCabe cleared Dr Salmon chief of a meat inspection bureau of any bad conduct. The charge claimed he belonged to the Howard Lachel company with a contract for meat inspection tests. The ruling found the meat inspection service administration thorough within available appropriations.
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Agricultural Department
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Howard Lachel Company
Meat Inspection Service
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