Harney case discussed as judge faces accusers
The Inter Mountain notes an anonymous letter and unsigned communications about Judge Harney, arguing the charges against him remain unchallenged by counterclaims. It cites his affidavit as a disappointing response and reiterates that sworn accusations stand in two Montana courts. Canada population data and resources are also touched on, comparing growth and potential.
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Harney
Inter Mountain
Butte
Bether
Montana
Potatoes Boost Prices Highlight Widening Food Scarcity
The piece argues economic ties bind Canada to the United States amid trade frictions and inflation. It notes rising potato prices as a symptom of broader food shortages, with various dishes and staples becoming unaffordable for many, criticizing Secretary Wilson and urging presidential action.
New Atlantic Line Aims Four and a Half Day Ocean Trip
A proposed Atlantic steamship venture seeks to cut transatlantic travel to four and a half days. Parliament clears a bill for Berehaven docks in Ireland and a southern Ireland railway to link with Channel boats and London. Planned Long Island docks and a new tunnel express would speed passengers to Manhattan. Current Southampton to New York runs five days four hours, Queenstown to New York five days seven hours. Turbine engines are pledged, citing surging international traffic and demand for speed.
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Atlantic Steamship Company
Berehaven
Bantry Bay
Ireland
Treland
Channel
London
Southwestern Railway
Long Island
Manhattan
Southampton
New York
Queenstown
Waldersee Lampooned as Conqueror in German Press
The article satirizes Waldersee as overreaching in China and mocks his war talk. It notes foreign and domestic journals mock him for likening expeditions to historic battles and praises of the army verge on militarism. The piece describes his self-importance and grand camp preparations as theatrical hubris.
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Waldersee
China
Jte
Sadowa
Sedan
Attila
Walders Triumph In Cartoonish War Satires
A satirical column mocks war nerves and public opinion, praising Walders while lampooning press labels. The piece compares leaders to historical figures and critiques martial pomp as reporters deride his unfocused campaigns.
A Shattered Myth Costs England To Retain Gibraltar
A British commission warns that Gibraltar's docks and fortifications risk obsolescence from modern cannon and powder. To preserve Britain’s Mediterranean supremacy England must invest about 28 million dollars now and potentially another equal sum within a decade, entrenching the imperial burden on taxpayers.
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England
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Spain
Charles of Austria
Anne
France
Untamed New York warnin g and odd clippings
A compiled set of brief foreign and domestic faux news items notes a Buffalo exposition caution to visitors with Winchesters and knives, a Chicago Chronicle piece on a man with two hearts, a New Orleans States forecast of a Philippines trip, and a Te rma Ledger tale of a Manhattan assault amid moralizing ideas from the era.
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New York
Portland Oregonian
Buffalo Exposition
The
Chicago Chronicle
Noman
American interests protected on Panama Isthmus crisis
The New Orleans States reports that strains between Colombia and Venezuela threaten American assets on the Panama Isthmus. The gunboat Machias sails from Norfolk with marines while the battleship Iowa heads toward Panama to secure uninterrupted traffic on the Colon Panama Railway amid looming blockades and private American property risk.
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New Orleans
Colombia
Venezuela
Panama
Machias
Norfolk
Colon
Pacific
Iowa
South
Central America
Cleveland
Central Anu
United States
Louisiana
Ephemeral notes on theft, stamps, and animal facts from a distant issue
A fragmented piece discusses theft investigations in Guam and order procedures, then hops to miscellaneous trivia about postage stamps, a Belgian pigeon race, the largest sponge, kangaroo jumps, and an anecdote about elephants in the Indian army fed with rice packages, reflecting a mixed, mosaic clipping.
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Yak
Burgos
Spain
Brussels
Mediterranean
Kaiser's St Louis Visit Invitation and Foreign Notables
Official invite from President McKinley to Kaiser to visit the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis 1903. Representative Richard Bartholdt to deliver greeting and urge a trip to Boulogne as details suggest. Mme Sidney Bey of Washington, wife of the Turkish legation’s second secretary, noted as the only Christian woman married to a Mohammedan with refined dinners reflecting oriental customs. Mrs A W Barrett of California reports a record black sea bass catch weighing 416 pounds after a three hour haul. Ben de Tames in Columbus Ohio prison seeks bond to attend the Grand Army encampment in Cleveland claiming perfect attendance. De Lamos jailed for pension law violation after sleeping in the Alabama House Speaker’s chair.
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Kaiser
President McKiney
St. Louis
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Bt Bouls
Mme
Sidney Bey
Washington
A. W. Barrett
California
Ben de Tames
Columbus, Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
de Lamos
Alabama
Trump
Sen de Lamo
Columbus
Ohio
Biggest gorilla on record brought to Hamburg museum
A German traveler has bagged the largest gorilla on record in West Africa and the specimen is displayed at the Umlauff Museum in Hamburg. The animal stands about six feet tall with a nine foot arm span, drawing wide notice as a remarkable exhibit of the era.
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West Africa
Umlauff Museum
Hamburg
Current Humor Mosaic of Tiny Tales and Quips
A collage of brief jokes and bits from various publications. Fragments include newspaper puns about puzzles preachers and engaged lovers, plus light dialogue and a strange Florida “blushing tree” anecdote. The tone mirrors early 20th century humor pages.
Scoop hat novelty heads new fashion wave
A new scoop hat is touted as the most effective novelty in years and likely to become popular. It is offered at a special price of $8.50, with sales already thinning. The item features Jersey ribbed fabric, high grade yarn, and careful finishing, available in two colors blue and natural. Also advertised are Little Captain suits and vested outfits in various fabrics, priced to attract buyers.
Remarkable Tree Resumes Green After Passing Shower
Spectators watched as a tree, initially green before the shower, appeared to fade to a rain-washed gray but quickly regained its familiar green after rain ceased. The scene drew close inspection from onlookers who observed the tree brushing the rain away with growing interest.
Wright Forced Out as Le Roi Director
Whitaker Wright resigns as managing director of Le Roi company in Spokane under pressure from strong opposition. He quit to avoid removal at the London special meeting planned for next Thursday. Henry Bratnaber of San Francisco is cited as driving force behind Wright's downfall. Erick Hendrickson, violent asylum escapee, remains at large after escaping Western Washington asylum at Steilacoom on August 20.
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le Roi
Spokane
Wash
London
Wright
Henry Bratnaber
San Francisco
Seattle
Erick Hendrickson
Western Washington
Steilacoom
Asylum Notification Received by County Clerk Office
The asylum and a copy of this notification were today received by the probate department of the county clerk's office.
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County Clerk's Office
Howison Will Serve on Schley Court Inquiry
Washington Aug 23 At the navy department the service of Admiral Hoewison on the Schley court of inquiry is a closed incident as far as the department is concerned Captain Lemley judge advocate general returns to begin compiling a witness list for the court He will submit it to Admiral Schley early next week and devote his full effort to the case.
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Butte
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Department
Washington
Navy Department
Hoewison
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lemley
The
Navy
Schig Court
Sehley
Lemsey
Judge Advocate Generals
Nile buys American coal over Cardiff in historic move
American coal supplied in preference to Cardiff coal by the Royal Mail Steamship company marks a first in the company history. The Ophir sails with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on board from Cape Town to Ascension Island.
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Royal Mail Steamship Company
Nile
Cardiff
Ophir
Cape Town
Cornwall and
York
Island of
Ascension
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Corbin
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Orbin
War Department
Tarema Ledger
Beaghe
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Seaton Lchroeder
Hoe
Agana
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Lea Fener
Seaton Schroeder
Beatieta Deers
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Argentine Republic
Georgia
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