Global daily events and notable figures summarized
Lord Salisbury ill and parliament adjournment. Alaskan boundary commission to meet September 5. Jeffries retains world boxing title by beating Corbett. Captain Laween and Admiral Glass noted. battleship Massachusetts repairs after striking rock. Turkish gendarme execution. consul's widow to receive $50,000. Schwab leads new tailoring trust nationwide. Lake Erie fishermen fear Canadian cutters. Kansas rain revives river. Russia pursues pacific policies in the Far East. Servian cabinet resigns. King Peter may abdicate. Colombia may ratify Panama canal treaty. Chelsea naval magazine relocation announced. Macedonian press accused of bribery. Parry advocates actions by manufacturers’ association. Oregon paper plant fuel use discussed. North Atlantic squadron to be reviewed at Oyster Bay. Counterfeit tokens in Portland. Building trades council backs Kearst for president. Eighty-four Paris train crash victims recovered. death toll expected at 100. Macedonia denies atrocities. Germany- Turkey narratives. Portland post office reconstruction contract awarded. 21-month completion. RR rate discrimination inquiries rise. Miles calls for formal armies. Irish land bill supporters optimistic. Hanna mine casualties rise to 33. Casino fire in France. International Typographical Union opens 49th annual session. Penny postage talks hinder Britain-US. Shamrock III finishing touches before races. Kansas woman loses beetle on train with $7,500. detective recoveries. Canadian Pacific declares 24% dividend. Philadelphia textile strike ends. 10,000 back at work. Makerefeld grain fires destroy vast wheat and pasture acreages.
Root to resign as Secretary of War in near future
Washington reports confirm long circulating talk that Secretary Root will tender his resignation before leaving for Europe to serve on the Alaska boundary commission. While the president dreads parting, the likely successor is Governor Taft. Root aims to see the staff plan implemented and the Philippine insular government steadied before retirement.
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Washington
Numore
Root
Europe
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Taft
London
War Department
Alaska Commission
McKinley
Crazy man shoots crowd in Winfield bandstand carnage
At Winfield Kansas on August 15 Gilbert Twigg a 30 year old crazed man opened fire from an alley with a double barreled shotgun during a city band concert wounding many. Four died and about twenty were injured as he fired at random before Officer Nicholas killed him and he shot himself.
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Winfield
Kan
Damon
Main Street
Gilbert Twigg
Nicholas
Twigg
Oliver
George Nicholas
Extra Session Likely For Financial and Cuban Treaty
Washington reports a conference between the senate subcommittee and the President. An extraordinary session next fall is assured with possible convening in October or November. Main goals include enacting the Cuban reciprocity treaty and pressing financial legislation to address large standing silver and greenback issues. President Roosevelt seeks a remedy to prevent a future financial disaster.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Desperado Potter Breaks Jail in Sheridan Escape
A renowned desperado Boone Potter captured ten days earlier in Sheridan county jail escaped last night. He used a broom handle and chair rung to pull the door bolt and then punched through a brick wall. An accomplice fled with him to the police station as officials offer a 150 dollar reward for recapture. Potter is wanted in North Carolina for murder of two deputies.
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Butte
Mont
Sheridan
Wyo
Boone Potter
Desperado
North Carolina
Marshall Crinnell
Rheridan County
Potter
Neilson
Crinnell
Vesuvius Erupts Again Intensely Endangering Nearby Towns
Rome reports Mount Vesuvius in renewed heavy eruptions with two lava streams issuing from a fresh base opening. One stream races toward Ottajano, echoing the 1872 eruption. Panic grips residents as they seek safety in churches and open spaces.
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Rome
Vesuvius
Ottajano
Irondequott Wins Canada's Cup By Narrow Margin
The American yacht Irondequott won the Canada's cup on the fifth race, defeating Strathcona. Excursion steamers initially remained silent before finally saluting the victor. The triangular course measured 21 miles with a seven mile leg, and winds were light offshore at the start.
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Toronto
Irondequott
Strathcona
New Mexico Town Flooded by Heavy Rains
Silver City New Mexico reports two days of heavy rains creating floods that inundated the town. A wall of water rushed through homes and businesses, leaving dozens of families homeless and destitute. Damages are estimated around $100,000 as the new dam suffered partial wrecking.
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Silver City
N. M
Jie
Destruction in Kingston area sparks relief appeal
Kingston Jamaica August 15 destitution in the hurricane zone is appalling with thousands homeless and starving. As churches and public buildings were demolished they hurry to towns for shelter and supplies. A Port Antonio meeting urged American aid.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Happenings Here in Oregon Profit Prospects Bright
Oregon farmers in Willamette Valley enjoy strong profits from wheat oats hay hops and prune crops along with high dairy and wool markets. Wheat at Salem traded around 70 cents with a 2 cent premium mills, hay yields 2 to 3 tons per acre, and dairy products fetch unusually high prices while wool prices stay strong.
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Willamette Valley
Salem
Cattlemen Refuse to Sell Amid Market Strain
In Dale area the cattle market is unsettled as export buyers push very low prices. Hay scarcity lifts field values to $10 per ton, four dollars higher than last fall. Ranchers hold out, many with limited feed, while more cattle roam with insufficient forage. Buyers retreat to other regions, Portland quotes $2.70 for cows and $3.35 for steers. average around $3.75. If stalemate persists, forced losses are feared for stockmen.
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Dale
Portland
Lands Withdrawn In Oregon City District From Settlement
A telegram from Commissioner W A Richards directs a temporary withdrawal of all vacant unappropriated lands in townships 5 to 13 south range 4 east from settlement entry sale or disposal while a decision is made on including the area in the Cascade range forest reserve. Bona fide settlers prior to the date retain rights if they record claims and comply with law. new claims after the date are barred.
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Register Dresser
Oregon City
Richards
Daily Attendance Smaller in State Schools
Superintendent J H Ackerman reports state school statistics for the year ending June 1903. The school census shows 143,757 youths aged 4 to 20, up from 138,466 a year earlier, an increase of 5,291. Average daily attendance fell to 64,219 from 66,779, a drop of 2,560, likely due to labor scarcity and higher wages drawing older boys from school.
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J. H. Ackerman
Roseburg meeting protests further public land withdrawals
A special meeting of the Roseburg board of trade and citizens generally has been called to protest the withdrawal of any more public lands from entry in western Oregon. The group will invite other commercial bodies to cooperate in appealing to Washington officials and to senators and representatives to oppose further extension of forest reserves, which could impose hardships on bona fide settlers already located on the lands.
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Roseburg
Bank Cashier Missing After Large Shortage in Ohio
Circleville Ohio Aug 15 John K Brown cashier of the Union bank at New Holland is missing and a near 75000 shortage is reported. An expert opened the safe in the evening finding only 458 in coin as directors watched. Deposits stood at 150000 a week earlier with 9000 in loans. Brown’s loss may exceed 50042 so far and stockholders face double liability. Brown suspected of grain market bucket shop speculation in Washington.
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Circleville, O
John K. Brown
Union Bank
New Holland
Brown
Canion
Ashier Brown
Ohio
Washington
Desolation Ends Range War in Upper Deschutes Valley
The Upper Deschutes valley shows lasting peace as overstocking ends, leaving little grazing. Once vast grass supported thousands of cattle and horses, but now feed is scarce for a few hundred. Elders recall grass knee high and wide open ranges between Bend and Prineville.
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Deschutes Valley
United States
Bend
Prineville
Survey work signals SP plan to run Westside trains to Portland
The Southern Pacific surveying crew near Oregon City advances plans to bring Westside trains into Portland via the East side to avoid the Fourth street grade. Construction activity suggests a permanent Beaverton to Oswego line is being laid out as further work continues.
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Southern Pacific Company
Oregon City
Portland
Fourth Street
Beaverton
Oswego
War Secretary assigns emergency aid for Coos Bay shoal
Congressman Hermann presses a chamber of commerce petition and Secretary of War Root allocates 10000 dollars as urgent assistance to remove the shoal formation blocking the Coos Bay entrance channel. Delays to deep draft vessels would worsen as the shoal grows.
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Hermann
Coos Bay
Waldo Hills Farmers Reopen Grain Pool for Higher Price
Waldo Hills growers who pooled grain for three seasons again formed a pool this year and started ad advertising for bids. This collective effort aims to secure a better price than individual sales, leveraging shared bargaining power.
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Waldo Hills
Smallpox Cases Reported in Sinslaw County
Several smallpox cases are reported from the lower Sinslaw country with one death. The county court has appointed a quarantine officer to prevent further spread of the disease.
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Sinslaw
Pope Pius Bows to Rest Amid Weak Heart at Vatican
Pope Pius suffered a weak heart after fainting during mass in Rome. He improved by afternoon but remains confined to his apartment per doctor guidance. A suspension of audiences was urged while Vatican authorities consider reforms and fresh air needs for the pontiff.
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Rome
Pius
Lapponi
Vatican
J. Davenozia
Leo
Strikers Paralyze Kiev as Soldiers Fill Streets
London reports mail advices from Kiev dated last Saturday say strikers have halted all business and block finished machinery deliveries. Workers drive women from dressmaking shops under threat of death. Streets swarm with soldiers and daily shooting, bread prices up 150 percent, troops running water works.
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London
Kieff
Russia
Cowlitz Navigation Obstructed by Freshets Sand Bar
A sand bar formed at the Cowlitz river mouth during freshets hindering Columbia & Cowlitz River Boom Company operations. A dredge will clear the channel, then two new pieces will be installed and the sheer boom rearranged to create a top Columbia River boom aiding loggers.
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Cowitz River
Columbia
Canyon City Plans New Two Story School Building
Canyon City authorities advertise for bids to construct a modern two story school building with four classrooms and recitation rooms. The project is estimated to cost about 3000 dollars and will be a credit to the town.
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Canyon City
Hood River official visits Coos County farms
KE L Smith, president of the State Board of Horticulture, is in Coos county on an inspection tour visiting most of the county's principal farms. The Hood River figure plans to review local horticultural practices and farm operations during the visit.
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KE. L. Smith
Hood River
State Board of Horticulture
Coo County
Mr. Smith
Planing Mill Burns at Haines Site
The Haines Lumber Companys planing mill at Haines burned last week causing about 5000 in loss. The plant was owned by James Mitchel of Baker City and carried no insurance.
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Haines Lumber Company
Haines
James Mitchel
Baker City
Portland Markets Overview of Grain Livestock Prices
The Portland market report lists Wheat with various regional quotes, flour and bread product prices, oats, barley, hay, butter and cheese prices, poultry and eggs ranges, potatoes and other produce. It also shows beef, veal, lamb, hogs, hops, tallow, wool and miscellaneous items with multiple per unit and per sack quotes.
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Walla Walla
Graham
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
California
Constantinople palace distracted by bad news and troops
The Times reports constant bad news reaching Constantinople and fresh troops being sent. Bulgarian outrages occur daily with cruelty rivaling historic Turkish deeds. A Sofia dispatch says Kroshevo and Kritehevo remain in insurgent hands.
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London
Times
Constantinople
Sofia
Bulgaria
Kroshevo
Kritehevo
Russia Grants Long Lease for Timber in Yalu Valley
The Times reports Corea has granted a 20 year lease to a Russian lumber company for 50 acres at Yonghampo with rights to buy timber at reasonable prices floated down the Yalu by Japanese subjects. This creates a practical monopoly of lumber in the Yalu valley and gives Russia free access to the region despite opposing Vila's opening.
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London
Times
Corea
Yonghampo
Yalu
Yala
Russia
Vila
Fifty Prisoners Mutiny in Carthage Jail
Fifty inmates at the Carthage county jail mutinied at midnight in a bid for lights in the corridor. They hurled empty bottles at firemen and jail officials before the uprising was ended.
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Carthage
Ambition Realized as Chief of Staff Replaces Commanding General
Washington reports a sweeping reform in the war department as the commanding generalship is abolished and the chief of staff gains direct authority under the president and secretary of war. Secretary Root aims to align military power with civil control, replacing historic prerogatives and removing objections to centralized command.
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Washington
War Department
Adjutant General
Root
Sherman
Sheridan
Schofield
Miles
St. Louis
Lincoln
Endicott
Proctor
Lamont
Alger
Turkey Retakes Krushevo Near Monastir in Balkans
Imperial troops occupy Krushevo 23 miles north of Monastir after a siege of 4,000 men and artillery bombardment. Fighting with insurgents continues outside the town. Consular reports from Monastir and Salonica warn that any revolutionary move could trigger a massacre of Bulgarians by the Musulman forces. Dispatches to the Porte recount several encounters with the insurgents, who attacked Gumenke but were repulsed by official accounts.
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Constantinople
Krushevo
Monastir
Salonica
Porte
Gumenke
Cromwell says Colombian houses split over Hay-Herran pact
William Nelson Cromwell reports from Bogota that the lower house of the Colombian congress favors ratifying the Hay-Herran treaty as is by an avowed majority. The upper house, once strongly opposed, now has about one third supporting ratification without amendment.
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Washington
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
Bogota
Congress
Vesuvius Activity Spurs Naples Public Alarm
Naples on August 17 reports lava flow diminished from the prior day yet public fear remains high. Parish priests and authorities struggle to calm crowds as earthquakes heighten anxiety. Worshipers seek divine intercession, gathering in churches amid reports of possible volcanic disaster.
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Naples
Vesuvius
Cable report on canal treaty with nine amendments
A dispatch from Bogota says the canal treaty committee has rendered a report accepting the Hay Herran treaty with nine substantial amendments. Senor Perreset and Joaquin Uribe of the committee voted for rejection. The senate, by a vote of 11 to 9, decided to discuss the treaty in public sessions despite opposition.
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New York
the Herald
Bogota
Colombia
Canal Treaty Committee
Senor Perresetto
Joaquin Uribe
Senate
If Tos
Two Die From Wichita Attack by Gilbert Twigg
In Wichita Kansas two of the five thousand crowd wounded by Gilbert Twigg a demented millman died today. Several others remain in critical condition from the attack with more injuries reported.
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Wichita
Kan
Gilbert Twigg
Liberty Liberty Murderers Break From Jail in Fierce Struggle
The condemned men Horn McCloud and associates escaped from Liberty jail after binding Deputy Proctor and attempting to seize the sheriff's office. A stout struggle ensued as Proctor tried to stop them. shots rang out and armed citizens gathered as the inmates fled through the jail corridors and rear doors seeking freedom.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Ang
Horn
Mheyanne
Willie Nickell
Jim
Proctor
Belle Bros
Celleig van Rot
McCland
McCloud
Snow
Protor
Melland
Butte Jail Yawns as Three Escape in Sharp Breakout
Butte Mont Aug 12 three murderers two under death sentence a stage robber wanted in Wyoming and two highwaymen escaped from Silver Bow county jail soon after dark in a bold breakout. Oestroff with Rodgers led the escape by seizing the jailor's keys, while Lenox Martin and others slipped away or surrendered soon after. Oestroff was recaptured after a chase on horseback.
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Butte
Mont
Wyoming
Silver Bow
L. L. Felker
Thero
Charles Lenox
James Martin
J. Kt. Wooda
Aliae
Joe Rodgers
Patrick
Joe Rotgers
Oestroff
Ocstroff
Rodgers
West
Willis Dolan
Joe Rodgres
Dolan
Lenox
Mata
Oeestroff
Senators Rescued After Sandbar Stranding on Yukon Trip
Tacoma reports Senators Nelson of Minnesota Patterson of Colorado and Dillingham of Vermont were stranded on a Yok river sandbar after the steamship St. Paul departure. The trio, part of the Alaskan affairs committee, had visited mining camps near Yukon and Klondike before boarding the steamer Vian Viet.
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Tacoma
Wash
St. Paul
United States
Neeson
Minnesota
Patterson
Colorado
Dillingham
Verma
Yok River
Nalato
5 Way
Juneas
Klondike
Yukon
Insurgent attacks reported near Monastir and Kastoria
Constantinople reports from Hilmi Pasha, the reform governor general, denouncing insurgents in the Clisuri district near Monastir. Attacks in Djivarek near Kastoria harmed villagers including women and children, with Greek peasants allegedly among bases of the Vilayet Monastir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hilmi Pashs
Viepet
Lene SR
Clisuri
Monastir
Djivarek
Kastoria
Many Ives
Broad Hint to Powers Obscured dispatches and obit note
An Aug. 12 Time dispatch from Shanes hints at obituaries for a captains anniversary and hints at Russian invitations for a civil muni tion event. The text suggests officials claimed equality or rights in relation to other representatives, signaling formal invitations and a contested stance within the civil announcements.
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London
Shanes
Nin Chwang
M. Grorsee
Chia
Meteor’s Blaze in 19th Century Town Terrifies Residents
A meteor fell with a bright blaze causing a loud thunder, a shower of sparks, and a heavy explosion that stunned Mrs. Sarah Sibley. Debris and a damaged telegraph line scattered across the area, leaving a scene of wreckage and astonishment among locals.
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Sarah Sibley
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