Adna Chaffee rises from private to general in US Army
The article traces Adna Chaffee’s ascent from private to major general amid debates over his Pekin role. It notes a caustic reply to German Field Marshal Waldersee about looting, Berlin protests, and Chaffee’s continued command in Pekin despite promotion, framing his career against famine misery in India since 1896.
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Washington
United States
India
Alaska
Russia Retreats After Peace Talk Assertions
Russia declares its Manchuria presence aims only to preserve peace but protests from Japan and other powers suggest a retreat may follow. Viavidistock, Russia's sole Pacific harbor, is ice locked for much of the year, while Russia maintains an open port on the Pacific.
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Aguinaldo as drawing card for 1905 fair
Editorial note urges advertising Emilio Aguinaldo as a chief attraction to draw hundreds of thousands of Americans to a 1905 fair. Mention of anger at insurgent leader and a call for public interest in politics. Also reports the American Bridge Company winning the largest railway bridge contract in U S history for Ecuador railway, costing about 2 million dollars. Governor Odell of New Jersey criticizes mixing politics with business.
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I Tis
Ecuador
The India Famine Imagery Lacks Human Scale Yet
A brief passage critiques how even vivid imagination fails to grasp the full human suffering of famine in India, noting the inadequacy of words to convey hunger, displacement, and the toll on families amid widespread distress.
Prineville Review and Journal Change of Editors
The Prineville Review notes the Journal names W T Fogle as editor and publisher and hopes for better future relations. It pledges the Review will stay under its long time management and continue as Crook County’s beat paper. The item also catalogs regional news on timber, wood prices, and Russia’s War posture with Manchuria.
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Review
Beat County
Crook County
Brooklyn Eagle's sixty years mark in pressroom upgrades
The Brooklyn Eagle has celebrated sixty years of existence by purchasing nine successful pressroom machinery outfits. This record highlights sustained investment in printing capability and local journalism.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Mayor Chrisman's Appointments and Street Committee Report
Mayor Chrisman confirms several appointments including Nightwatch Holt Pratt and City marshal Sidney Roots. Jas Turcer becomes Street Commissioner, J M Willame City Attorney, C M Collier City Surveyor. Fire warden appointment postponed. Ms Hubble continues. LN Koney elected council president. Geof Croner named special policeman at 25 dollars monthly. Street Committee report from Eugene Oregon April 8 1901 notes streets alleys grading, 4 miles sidewalk, lumber usage, 413 street crossings, 584 alley crossings, and reduced tramp board costs. Treasurer and Recorder reports show finances, counts of fines, licenses, taxes, and sewer funds.
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Sidney Roots
Jas Turcer
J M Willame
C M Collier
Ms Hubble
LN Koney
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Oregon
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Monroe
Board of Tramps
Grocery Store Sold in Eugene as New Owner Takes Over
A E Wood sold his Eugene grocery to J B Harris building on Willamette Street with N T Wilson set to take possession after invoicing stock. Wilson, from Great Falls, Montana, plans to move his family to Eugene as a permanent resident once a residence is found. Wood, in business since 1805, will focus on mining interests in the Blue River district and thanks patrons for support. Godfrey Grater and Albert Zicker of Vesortus mine in Bohemia district toured Eugene with ore specimens drawing attention. The 56 year old daughter of J A Hille of Deer Jaeper died in Astoria Shoday from measles. remains brought to Eugene and buried.
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