Happenings Review Signals Diverse World Events
The week’s items include the house of commons adjournment to Oct 16. treasury report praising national banks. stock movement amid J J Hill links to Erie. records set by N C Hopper in bicycle racing. Boer war inquiry panel named by A J Balfour. floods on the Black Sea coast. Bowen Colorado mine explosion deaths. a Viking ship unearthed in Norway. treasure expedition from Vancouver returns empty. Lacey Hoving killed in Ogden. Colorado political conventions set in Denver. John Jay Watson’s death in Boston. oyster canning firms plan a $2 million consolidation. Wu Ting Fang invited to address Binghampton labor union. salt price rise. corn prices fall on crop reports. Irish lord lieutenant prospects. policy debate in the house. Colorado cloudbursts. train derailment with no injuries. betrothal of Archduchess broken. tariff move on raw copper. Siam king rumored assassinated. Kursk cyclone. Rohl breaks six hour bicycle record. Commodore Montgomery’s death. Bradshear’s death. Cleveland court injunction lifted. coal miners strike claims. Santa Fe wage circular. possible West Africa coaling station. Whitney donates property to physician. Davenport Turners oppose women’s admission and favor church-tax. St Louis bridge and depot plans. Buffalo Jones named Yellowstone buffalo warden. Bulgarian grapevines ban. anarchist plot to King Victor Emmanuel. Englishman fined for flag desecration.
Coronation of King Edward Opens with Health Notice
London Aug 9 Buckingham palace reported King Edward in excellent health and spirits at 8 am. Westminster Abbey doors opened at 7 am, but many participants arrived late. By 8 am streets were crowded with carriages and bands as Abbey seats filled slowly for a shorter service due to the king’s illness.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Westminster Abbey
Growth and Industrial Happenings Across Oregon State
A broad review notes a new gold dredger on the John Day river and a condensed milk factory machinery order for Hillsboro. It reports forest fires near Grants Pass, a push against billboards in Portland, and cement sidewalks planned by the city council. Independence votes a $3,000 bonus for the first railroad built there.
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John Day River
A. Francis
Mount Tabor
Grants Pass
Portland Civic Improvement Association
Cordwood Shortage Signals Rising Prices in Independence
In Independence Oregon in August a cordwood shortage reflects improving valley conditions as prices rise from last year. Dealers blame a lack of workers to harvest wood, predicting continued price increases as demand for wood fuel remains strong and wages pull labor away.
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Independence, Or
Aug
Bad News From Cuba Pressures Cuba’s New Republic
Washington reports discouraging Cuba news with a sharp drop in Havana revenue after the U S withdrawal. Daily receipts hardly reach 5000 dollars as capital grows cautious and officials face pay dissatisfaction and rumors of incompetence among officers. The new republic faces disquiet and potential instability.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Havana
New Republic
Supreme Court Rules on Governor Vacancy and Court Membership
Olympia August report states the state supreme court unanimous that no governor election is needed this fall. Mebride will fill the governor vacancy to term end. Justices split on increasing the court from five to seven members.
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Olympia
Wash
Aug
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Rogers
Mebride
Capitol Commission Reconciles Architect and Contractor Dispute
The Washington state capitol commission again smooths tensions between architect and contractor. Goss will remove condemned stone and follow orders. Pearson and Atkinson plus the superintendent will inspect all on hand to decide if further stones should be discarded.
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Olympia
Wash
Capitol Commission
Goss
Messrs. Pearson and Atkinson
Freight wreck in Marshalltown leaves fifteen dead
Marshalltown Iowa reports fifteen killed in a Milwaukee Road freight wreck on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say two or three injured may not recover and more bodies may be found as wreckage is cleared.
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Marshalltown
Milwaukee Road
Schwab recovery sparks mass in Königsberg crowd
News from Vienna reports President Charles M. Schwab of United States Steel is recovering. In Königsberg, where Schwab is a major property holder, a thanksgiving mass was held attended by municipal dignitaries and many visitors. The town was festooned with American flags.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Konigewart
Cigar Label Forgery Suspect Nabbed in Chicago
Jacob Goldsmith once a leading Chicago cigar maker is arrested in a downtown hotel after delivering 3000 forged Union cigar labels to union men who had laid a trap for him in a systematic labeling scheme.
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Chicago
Jacob Goldsmith
Hhe
Interview with Ex-Secretary Reitz’s Son on Transvaal War
Rome reports the Giornale de Italie publishes an interview from Naples with the son of ex-Secretary Reitz. He states that the Transvaal war will recommence a few years later.
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Rome
The
Giornale de Italie
Reitz
Transvaal
Naples
Market prices and notes from Portland and region
Portland markets show wheat and barley quotes for new and old crops with exact prices. Dairy, eggs, cheese, poultry, meat, and wool markets are listed with regional ranges and per unit costs. Also included are university degree news, a proposed Chinese volunteer mission, a coal reserve note, a large estate bequest, a Michigan car plant inquiry, and a Yakima County division proposal with Riverside targeted as the new county seat.
Death of General Lucas Mayer in Brussels adds to war era losses
Brussels August The Blow reports the sudden death of General Lucas Mayer from heart disease. Mayer had suffered multiple heart episodes during the South Africa war era, tying his decline to earlier combat years.
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Brussels
Aug. C
Lucas Mayer
Mayer
South Africa
Seo railroad explosion near Bismarck roars through city
The Seo railroad engine derailed south of Bismarck last night and reached the city tonight, causing disturbances as it moved into the area.
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Bismarck
Xii. D
Northern Pacific
Fight Over Japs Struggle Sparks British Columbia Rights Battle
Vancouver Aug 6 British Columbia enters a confrontation with the Dominion government over anti Japanese and anti Chinese labor on public works and franchises. Liberal leader Joseph Martin demands a special session to re enact the legislation, counting on his balance of power to unseat the Dunsmuir government if not heeded. The federal response disallows provincial acts, mirroring Manitoba precedent. The dispute risks widening into a famous provincial rights clash with uncertain ending.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Dommon
Assembly
Ottawa
Dynamuir
Joseph Martin
Liberal Party
Martin
Manitoba
Dunsmuir
Dominion
Great Britain
Japan
Likley
Prowlings Trigger Night Rifle Fire in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania Aug 7 shots fired at prowlers woke Eighth regiment and they prepared to move but attacks did not resume. Earlier Aug 6 deputies with soldiers arrested two riot suspects after a siege. prisoners shot in feet, others wounded at Miners hospital. Crowds gathered outside the justice office as a second company was placed on reserve amid fears of further outbreak.
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Shenandoah, Pa
Shenandoah
Ang
Miners’ Hospital
Willow Springs
Justice's Office
Have a family now
South Haven Michigan August 7 Mr and Mrs Joseph Shandrow adopt an orphan asylum with 22 children from Smith Found ling Minneapolis. The couple on a large 200 acre fruit farm had long wished for children and chose to adopt all 22 boys and girls over 3 years old for a summer outing turned permanent family addition.
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South Haven
Mich
Joseph Shandrow
Shandrow
Smith Foundling Hospital
Minneapolis
Bryan Says He Would Not Say No If Nominated
Clear Lake Iowa August 8 William J Bryan addressed about 2000 at Clear Lake assembly. He said he is not seeking another presidential bid but would not reject leading the Democratic ticket if the party names him. He cited money issues Philippine policy and trusts as campaign themes.
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Clear Lake
William J. Bryan
Philippines
King Edward Prepares Return to London in Great Demonstration
London awaits the monarch as Victoria station is bright with decorations for King Edward’s homeward journey. The royal yacht Albert and Victoria left Cowes for Portsmouth at 1 30 p m, reaching harbor by 2 pm, then a special train to convey him to London.
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London
Edward
Victoria
Rockingham Palace
Albert
King Edward
Cowes
Portsmouth
Portsmoth
Meteor wins principal race at Cowes regatta
The Meteor yacht, representing America, wins the main race amid a gale at Cowes Anglia. Sybarite finishes in second place as the wind tears through the regatta.
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Cowes, Ang
Meteor
Sybarite
Tracy Dead After Pursuit Ends in Wheat Field
Spokane August 6 Harry Tracy the criminal outlaw died by his own hand after two gunshot wounds from pursuers. His body was found in a wheat field near the Eddy ranch, shot by a 45 caliber revolver with two wounds in the head and leg, carried from Davenport for burial, rewards awaiting the Creston party who captured him.
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Eddy Ranch
Spokane
Harry Tracy
Eddy
Tracy
Friars Sold Early Philippine Holdings Before Occupation
Vatican reports that nearly all real estate of Spanish friars in the Philippines was sold prior to American occupation to syndicates and corporations led by Americans in New York. Friars hold minority shares, not controlling interests, leaving Governor taint of surprise as lands appear outside their control.
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Rome
Vatican
Philippines
New York
Tait
Friar land transfers in the Philippines under scrutiny
Washington August 8 The war department has known for some time that portions of friar lands in the Philippines have been disposed to companies. Recent negotiations by Secretary Root consider contingencies from these transfers. It is believed friars hold a majority of stock in the acquiring companies.
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Washinton
War Department
Philippines
Root
Balloon weddings planned for Portland Elks carnival
Portland Aug 6 Several high life couples will wed in a balloon ceremony a thousand feet up during the Portland Elks carnival opening with a parade Sept 1. The management offers about 500 dollars of housekeeping gear as dowry and invites outside suitors to apply by writing to the carnival secretary.
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Portland
Elks’ Carnival
Tragic kerosene fire claim two Klamath children
In Klamath Oregon last evening two Davis children Lester six and Emery three died from burns after parlor matches ignited nearby kerosene. Their mother Mrs Laura Moon Davis operates a millinery shop. Immediate efforts to smother flames failed as clothing was burned away and both boys died after lingering in agony.
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Ashland
Ang
Klamath
Lester
Emery Davis
Laura Moon Davis
Rural mail routes approved in Oregon areas
Rural delivery of mail has been authorized in Oregon. The changes include Aumsville with one carrier over 23.5 miles serving 535 people. Cloone with one carrier over 24.5 miles serving 660. Freewater adding route 2 with one carrier over 23.5 miles serving 500. Monmouth with one carrier over 21.5 miles serving 405. Woodburn with two routes and two carriers over 43.5 miles serving 1,175.
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Washington
Oregon
Aumeville
Marion County
Cloone
Multnomah County
Freewater
Umatilla
Monmouth
Polk County
Woodburn
Natal Wants Immigration Report Urges Farm Labor and Immigration
Natal reports surveyor general and director of agriculture estimate that 10 000 whites are needed for Natal to meet its agricultural needs. Preference should go to hand working farmers. Government lands should be leased at 3 percent of improved value. Advocates immigration and grants to boost agricultural development.
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Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Director of
Goulds Back Great Central Rail Link To Coos Bay Route
Portland investors report a Gould railroad circular arguing for a Great Central line from Coos Bay to Salt Lake City with Portland extension. It claims Gould money backs the project and that the line would best connect Pacific coast markets, aided by a map showing short routes to Salt Lake.
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Portland
J. L. McLean& Co
York City
Gould Railroad
Goulds
Great Central Rail
Cooshay
Rad Lake City
Gould
Jingi Bay
Pacific
Salt Lake
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Kealar
Great Central
Coos Bay
Pavite
Og Bay
Coos Bay District
Congo Pacific
Tracy's Death Verdict In Lincoln County Wash 1902
The body of Harry Tracy, an escaped Oregon penitentiary convict, is moved toward Salem Oregon after an inquest in Lincoln County Washington. The coroner's jury finds he died at the Eddy ranch on August 5 1902 from a self inflicted gunshot wound while fleeing officers and possses, with no blame assigned to others.
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Davenport
Wash
Tracy
Salem
Oregon
Moscow
Great Northern
Seattle
R. P. Moore
Lincoln County
Harry Tracy
Oregon Penitentiary
Lou Eddy
Washington
Important railroad move to build new portage road on Oregon side
The Dalles The company seeks to build a railroad between The Dalles and Biggs Sherman County along the Columbia Southern right of way via the Seufert ranch to Five Mile and Ten Mile Creek, then to Cooper Ranch and across to the shore above Celilo and Dear Harte. It aims to open traffic to water at The Dalles and to bypass the un navigable Columbia below Celilo Falls. The project mirrors the intended Paul F Mohr road and serves Columbia Southern interests.
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Dalles
Dalle
Biggs
Sherman County
Columbia
Seufert
Five Mile
Ten Mile Creek
Cooper Lanch
Berch
Celilo
Portland
Columbia Southern Railroad
Columna
Celilo Falls
Paul F. Mohr
Columbia Souther
Wyoming Democrats Adopt 4 Platter Make Nominations
Rawlins Wyoming August 9 The Democratic state convention nominated ticket Governor George T Beck Big Horn county state treasurer Collisante Albany county secretary of state P N Stickney Albany county auditor W D Hays Big Horn county superintendent of public instruction Mrs Delario Albany Charles P Clemons for attorney general The platform pledges allegiance to the national platform favors direct election of U S senator by the people arbitration of labor disputes separation of state utilities public ownership and Australian ballot while backing initiative reform and open Shoshone Indian reservation issue.
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Rawlins
Wyo
George T. Beck
Big He
Collisante
Laramie County
Stickney
Albany
Noty
W. D. Hays
Big Horn
Delario
Charles P. Clemons
Ce County
Deciaree
United States
Omsory Arbitration of Labor
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Eugene Weekly Guard
Amprbell Bros
Eugene
House of Commons
Comptroller of the Treasury
Erie
J. J. Hill
N.C. Hopper
Salt Palace
A. J. Balfour
Earl of Elgin
Henry Norman
John Hopkins
Lord Esher
John Edge
Black Sea
Bowen
Colo
Karmoe
Norway
Cocos Island
Lacey Hoving
Socialist Party
Utah
Ogden
Denver
John Jay Watson
Boston Thursday
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Wu Ting Fang
Binghampton
N. Y
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Dudley
Farr Cadogan
Ireland
Europe
China
Colorado
Marie Annonciade of
Austria
Siegfried
Bavaria
Tariff Committee
Reichstag
Arendt
Siam
Pompri
Kursk
Rohl
Munich
Friedrau
Joseph Montgomery
Grant
William M. Bradshear
Town State College
Ames
National Educational Association
Circuit Court of
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Santa Fe Railroad
Carmen
Africa
William C. Whitney
Turners
St. Louis
Jsts
Charles J. Jones
Buffalo’ Jones
Yellowstone Park
Paterson
N. J
Bra
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Charles Roberts
Boston
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Hillsboro
Independence
F. A. Lehracht
Damascus
Baker City
C. van Orsdell
Mary F. Hurley
Hermann
la Grande
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Circuit Court
Oregon City
Albany Farmers Company
H. C. Perkina
Oregon Central Military Wagon Road
J. E. Murphy
Geer
Z. 4. Rigge
State Board of Pharmacy
G. C. Blakley
A. D. Charlton
A. L. Craig
Miners’ Congress
Butte
Mont
M'Bride
Supreme Court of Washington
Washington's Statehouse
Iowa
Thankful Schwab
Union
Portland Markets
Wailla Walla
Valley
Graham
Gray
Wool—Valley
Yale University
F. A. Hoffman
Theological Seminary of New York
Michigan
Yakima County
Riverside
Connecticut
Seo
Basmarck
Bryan
King
Mus Vacht
Metropol
Gardner
Pacific Coast
Creston
C. A. Straub
E. C. Lanter
Maurice Smith
J. J. Morrison
Lake Creek
Fellows
Washington Central Railway
Foldy
Lanter
Smith
Althouh
Desperado
Postoffice Department
Oos Bay Ratlro
Too
Wyoming
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