Asian immigration surge prompts tightened frontier controls
The report details a rapid rise in Asiatic arrivals, especially Japanese laborers, amid limited government data. Inspectors along the Canadian border report increased crossings despite deterrents, with many arrivals from Mexico and Canada slipping into the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ovr & Tme
America
United States
Sey Tentry Straits
Canadian
Envernmant
Mexico
Nade
Canadi
Fabulous Rarsom Ransom Paid Regime by English Bandit
Associated Press reports a ransom payment of $350,000 to secure the release of Caid and the head of state. Negotiations involve British authorities and regional rulers, with royal guarantees and security measures cited amid ongoing efforts to resolve the abduction. The text notes high level diplomatic involvement and the involvement of various leaders in the ransom arrangement.
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Associated Press
Trogler
Olti
Caid
Haney MieLexa
Wito
Gonte Lint
Radsnis
Makebean
Rabeuli
Great Britain
Alvin
Abel Axalz
Miers Machin
Terrific Seas Stagger Sea Liner Off New York Run
A distressed ocean liner arriving from New York reports terrifying seas Sunday to Wednesday. A crew member injured, another man loses a leg last Wednesday, and a passenger hurt Saturday. No fatalities, crew aboard safe despite heavy seas and cloaked damage. An Associated Press dispatch from Queenstown notes seven hours to Sa1nt Paul arrival.
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Associated Press
Queenstown
Orr
Chiard
New York
First Football Victim Buried After Salt Lake Death
Eugene M. Bourne, 18, died here yesterday after a game related injury. He suffered a head pain that grew worse, leading to his burial today. Official cause listed as shock, illness, and long term injury by attending physician.
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Res
Balloon Threatens London As British Flight Tests Proceed
A British air craft exercise near London demonstrates controlled flight of a large balloon described as about 100 feet long, 80 feet in diameter, with a capacity of 75,000 cubic feet. The craft, carrying a crew and gas ballast, travelled at around 15 miles per hour, circling over central areas including the Strand and Parliament, before returning toward Alderhot.
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London
BloeLalgoet
Strand
Abney
Parliament
Uneec
Taft Faces Japanese Passenger Incident Aboard Minne
An intoxicated Japanese passenger aboard the steamer Minne, traveling with the Taft party from Kobe to Til a port, was imprisoned in his cabin by the captain. The man, claiming Taft ties, was turned over to local police after authorities found he had been drinking and that the incident was exaggerated by sensational reporting.
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Asabetaiy
Jews Suffer Attacks From Russian Enemies
By Associated Press Myers reports in Odessa that following the funeral of a secret police chief a wave of antisemitic outrages swept the city. Jewish homes and stores were ransacked, many Jews beaten, and several sent to hospitals as authorities dispersed crowds and arrested suspects. Extreme nervousness pervades the Jewish community.
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Associatedt
Uren
Federal Judge in China Faces Serious Charges
Hy Associated Press reports that Larrin Andrews, representing American merchants at Singhal, sailed from here on the steamer Minehuria bound for San Francisco on the way to Washington for impeachment of L.I. Willy, judge of the United States emt of China, on charges of violating his oath of office with seven grounds alleged.
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Honolars
Larrin Andrews
Singhal
Minehuria
San Francisco
Washington
L.I. Willy
United States
Emt
China
Jury acquits physician and wife of murder
A jury in Rowland acquits Dr David Rowland and his wife of poisoning Charles Re Sange. The verdict follows a high profile trial that centered on alleged poisoning leading to the death of the husband and the couple’s involvement.
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Rowland
Siveyartal
Ain
David Rowlind
Charles Re
Washington pioneer Whitworth, state educator and founder
George F. Whitworth, described as a pioneer settler and influential figure in Washington education, served in notable roles shaping the state’s early academic and political life. The obituary notes his connection to the Puget region, his education, and his founding of a college at Taverns, reflecting his broad public impact.
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Seattle
Gero
George F. Whitoworth
Eam
Puget
Willy
Run Bay
Oregon
Washington
Puget Round
Luemada University
Ehler Olonk
Nie
Badban
Men roasted by molten metal catastrophe at steel plant
An explosion at the Standard Steel plant caused by a ruptured 5,000 pound pot of molten metal killed four men and seriously injured about 20 others while 20 more sustained injuries. The wheel plant was demolished and losses reach about 100 601 dollars. Most workers were foreign, with many victims unidentifiable. The event left several men mutilated and hospitalized with severe burns.
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Baller
Founda
Standard Steel Company
O Day
Fou Min
Nick Dorna
Nicholas Blutak
Joan
Seenen
Liam
Rufus
Vupela
Up Balding
Ban Kights
German Alliance Pays Respects to Fairbanks
New York German Alliance memorial service and remarks praised Fairbanks while condemning interference in private matters by legislation and parties. A delegation from the convention urged cooperation with other denominations to oppose laws restricting immigration and to promote universal peace.
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Fairbanks
New York
Resuliteans
Ladiy
Manly
Bempet
Wadlerann
Wis
Krneaty Tehard
Columbia
AW Chain
Preachers Accused of Breaking Up Family in Spokane
Elmer R. Poole, a Boston jeweler, sues W. G. Jones, pastor of Emanuel Baptist Church, seeking 35.0 million dollars for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The case cites events in 1896 and 1897 when Jones served a Boston church.
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Reyety
Bente
Liev
W. G. Jones
Emanuel Baptist Church
Elmer R. Poole
Boston
Jonet
Jon
Platt Denies Marriage Claim in Mae Wood Divorce
United States Senator Platt formally denies today that he ever married Mae Wood who sues for divorce claiming a 1901 marriage. His attorney seeks court authority to examine witnesses as evidence while asserting she never claimed such marriage and sought money using the claim. The senator says she threatened a suit for breach of practice and hired a Richmond law firm to press the matter.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
New York
United States
Platt
Mae Wood
Ali
Richmond
War Secretary Taft Welcomed in Kobe Japan
Secretary of War Taft arrives in Kobe aboard the steamer Minnesota and is greeted by the mayor and municipal officers with a banquet. He expresses pleasure with his Japan visit and favorable press coverage during the trip. A dispatch from Oran reports plague cases increasing, prompting precautionary steps to prevent spread.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Taft
Kobe
Minnesota
Manila
Vat
Bears Begin to Stampede at Presidential Camp Outbreak
A garbled report describes President with staff moving in a military camp setting amid crowds watching watchers. Officials mention Latta near the camp and pressure from observers. The scene hints at a tense morning with preparations and monitoring as preparations continue.
Railroads Battle for West Supremacy Across Lines
The Oregonian reports surveying teams from the Martiman system moving into Southeastern Oregon, with Valon Partie near Safron and Walker's range. Caton Hacific and Denver & Rio Grande crews push into Northwestern Colorado alongside Moffat road lines, aiming to beat the Barriman surveys and Gould routes. A new transcontinental line tying Balt Lake, Moffat, and Gouldlos systems is planned, while the Mt Hood electric line between Portland and Mt Hood faces delays as revenue falls.
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The
Oregonian
Martiman
Oregon
Safron
Walker
Cade Country
Klamath Fadia
Takeview
Oregan
Mt. Hoal
Mt Heed
Balt Lake
Moffat
Rouldlos
Apostles Choose Leasdale Ensign as New Mormon Apostle
The Salt Lake City dispatch reports Apostle Leasdale chosen by election of the elders of the Mormon Church. Anthony W. Tits, former Juarez Stake president in Mexico, is noted in the selection process. A minor stir arose when a speaker at the congregation commented on President Joseph Po Smith's re election.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Leasdale
Moray Vanterence Nofonmiel
Anthony W. Tits
Hern
Juares Stake
Mexico
Athan
TaLagmian Killed by NP Engine in Butte Blast
Tah Corey, railroad flagman, was fatally injured when switch engine No. 5 struck him on the east curve near the Braund house in Butte at 7 am. He suffered multiple injuries, was taken to Murray's hospital, and died two hours later. Authorities plan an inquest tonight as suspicions arise about his recent move to Butte and the circumstances of the accident.
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Tah Corey
Braund
Butte
Pacific
Murray
Sherman & Reed
Miohas
Northern Pacific
Hill Astonishes Washington On Railroad Matters
The Spokesman-Review reports Hill makes statements in Washington about railroad policy. He asserts Congress plans and time tables to advance or halt new extensions, while critics cite costs and terminal facilities. The piece notes reactions from officials and references Minnesota and New York figures in the broader debate.
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