Week’s events span strikes, politics, and empire moves
A broad digest chronicles progress in the steel strike with both sides gaining, Ohio bank burglars pursued, San Francisco labor debates, and the Union Pacific warning on drinking. It notes the Shamrock II race prep, arrests after a train robbery, and international items from Crispi’s death to Colombia-Venezuela severing relations. District reports cover floods, fires, mine accidents, and naval appointments.
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Union Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Montana
Panama
Frederick
Potsdam
Indian Territory
China
Governor Rogers Declines to Interfere in Nordstrom Case
Governor John R Rogers of Washington declares no interference with court judgments in the Nordstrom murder case. In a Times statement, he criticizes judicial bungling fears and defends enforcing criminal law, noting a recent legislative session aimed at closing escape routes for murderers and affirming that the courts’ verdict will stand.
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Seattle
Wash
Rogers
The
Times
Olympia
the Times
Nordstrom
Washington
England
Canada
Whitman County
McDonald
Chinese Smuggling Ring Busted Near Santa Barbara
San Francisco reports that revenue officials claim to have conclusive evidence of wholesale Chinese smuggling from British Columbia into the United States via Santa Barbara. The plan involved lumber ships picking up Chinese crews in Vancouver Island and evading by visiting Port Harford San Pedro and other ports. Some Chinese were allegedly landed as abalone fishermen. Opium smuggling is also alleged.
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Arizona
San Francisco
Mellen
Northern Pacific
Clearwater
Amalgamated Associaton
British Columbia
United States
Santa Barbara
McCulloch
Santa Barbara Channel
Puget Sound
California
Vancouver Island
Port Harford
San Pedro
Revenue Cutter
Secret Service
Advice to Judges in Manila Aug 15 1901
United States commission leaves Manila for a northern trip. Civil Governor Taft urges judges to shape courts to leave a good impression. Native first offenses to be met with parental clemency. Harbor improvements contract signed costing about 1.6 million dollars. 600 American schoolteachers to arrive. 15 launches will shuttle them to Luneta and the Spanish exposition building used as a temporary educational colony.
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Manila
United States Commission
Taft
Atkinson
Luneta Landing
Tempar
Army
Quartermaster 'S Department
Forest fires rage along British Columbian coast
Vancouver August 15 reports say fires sweep the coast destroying property. Several small islands have been denuded of trees and the wood is so dry that fires on the mainland spread with rapidity once started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Shaffer
Eastern Wheat
Vancouver
B.C
British Columbian
Navy officer ships 1200 reindeer to Alaska from Okhotsk
News from Vladivostok reports Lieutenant Wallace Bertholf of the United States Navy has begun transporting 1,200 reindeer from Okhotsk ports to Alaska. The move aims to bolster Alaska’s animal herd and transport capabilities.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivostock
Wallace Bertholf
United States Navy
Okhotsk
Alaska
Mortgage filed to secure bonds in Jersey City
A mortgage for 150.6 million dollars was filed in Hudson county court house Jersey City by Consolidated Tobacco Company of America to Morgan Trust Company. It secures an issue of 4 percent bonds not exceeding 150 million dollars. It is dated June 15 and carries revenue stamps totaling 75 thousand dollars.
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New York
Hudson County Court House
Jersey City
Consolidated Tobacco Company, of America
Morgan Trust Company
Uribe Uribe's Manifesto Prompts Regional Unrest
Washington officials note a manifesto from General Uribe Uribe leader of Colombian revolutionists calling for a greater Colombia uniting Colombia Venezuela and Ecuador. The document suggests aims to align regional interests though no official action has been received.
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Washington
Uribe Uribe
Colombia
Seco
Venezuela
Ecuador
Growth and Troubles Mark Oregon Industries and Wildlife
A broad review notes growth across Oregon industries, smallpox in Howell Marion county, and wildlife incidents from North Coast sheep losses to a Moro porcupine. It cites carpenters in Pendleton, low Grand Ronde water, Odell and Crescent lakes elevations, and Dona tion land divisions in Polk. cherries near Enterprise and a Eugene street fair effort. Prairie fires at Ella, fishing limits near Hilgard, prunes around Dallas, and abundant grasshoppers at Birch creeks.
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Grand Ronde
Hilgard
United States Geological Survey
Odell Lake
Lake County
Crescent Lake
Polk County
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Eugene
Baker City
Dallas
Market Prices From Wheat to Potatoes Across Regions
Price list shows per bushel, per ton, or per pound rates for grains, hay, dairy, poultry, meat, and fibers. Items include bluestem wheat, flour, oats, barley, millstuffs, hay, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, hops, wool, mohair, and potatoes with regional qualifiers like Walla Walla and Oregon.
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Walla Walla
Graham
Oregon
Wool — Valley
Senate member Clark owns diverse Montana mines
Senator Clark of Montana holds about 40 gold silver and copper mines including various claims. The note lists assets as part of a profile of political figures and business interests.
Fire Out In The Lake Near Cleveland Harbor Disaster
A blaze at a temporary Cleveland water works crib two miles off shore on August 16 killed five men, drowned four, suffocated three or four, and injured several. Crew aboard the tug R Sprenkle rescued 18 survivors. the crib and tunnel tunnel shaft suffered extensive damage, with losses over 200000. A rescue effort pulled six more from the shaft as two others remained unconscious at the bottom. The collapsing tunnel, under construction for years, caused over 30 deaths in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
G. C. Vandusen
R. Sprenkle
Shailer & Schweingau
Attack on the Philippine Commission Divides Manila
A pamphlet attacking the United States Philippine commission circulated in Manila on August 16, signed by Centro-Catholic. All members deny involvement, suspect a local paper aimed at stirring sensation. The piece supports the church and denounces Judge Tait and civil government leaders, claiming war against God.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Centro-Catholic
Navy to Advertise Bids for Brooklyn Navy Yard Buildings
New York on August 16 reports the Navy Department will solicit bids in the next weeks for four new structures at the Brooklyn navy yard. The project costs approach $1,000,000 with the coal pier and ordnance dock work pushing total expenditure to about $2,000,000.
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New York
Navy Department
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cob Dock
Ordnance Dock
Will Act on Schley's Counsel
Baltimore August 16 It is announced that Isador Raynor attorney general for Maryland has been retained as one of the attorneys for Rear Admiral Schley in his coming hearing before the court of inquiry Raynor received a letter from Admiral Schley Sunday asking him to act and he accepted the commission
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Baltimore
Isador Raynor
Maryland
Schley
Raynor
Robbery at Marlow Bank Ends in Fatal Clash
Three men entered the Marlow office while the guard was out and tried to blow open the safe. The guard returned, a battle followed, a robber was shot and died at the hospital. another robber escaped. The fallen gunman identified himself as John Gray of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow, I. T
Marlow Toffice
John Gray
Kansas City
Robbers Cornered in Woods Near Millersburg Ohio
Early today robbers attempted to raid the James E. Adams bank west of Millersburg. They fled in two farmer stolen rigs and were surrounded in a wood strip 15 miles away as Company I of the National Guard moved in to assist in the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Amalgamated Association
Millersburg
James E. Adams
Dan Sharp
Fighthoo. N. G
Revolutionary Unrest Reported Across Panama Isthmus
State Department notes three Colombian reports of growing revolutionary activity near Panama. Revoltaries entered Gatun Boblo and San Pablo on July 26 27 capturing weapons and provisions before retreating to the mountains. A general uprising feared while authorities brace for possible attack on Panama City. Navy ship slated for potential transport to Panama.
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Washington
State Department
Colombia
Panama
Gudger
Malmnos
Colon
Hart
Gatun
Boblo
San Pablo
Panama Road
Manachin
Cable
Navy Department
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Poisoned candy threat shocks Baker City romance
Ed Newton and Anna George planned marriage when a stranger offered him candy laced with poison. Newton fell ill, recovered after doctors blamed arsenic. An anonymous follow up letter urged him to leave town and Spokane authorities were alerted. Suspicions point to a local criminal.
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Baker City
Ed Newton
Anna George
Newton
Spokane
Shamrock II Arrives Off Sandy Hook After Ocean Crossing
Shamrock II with Erin in tow anchored near Sandy Hook lightship after last night arrival. Captains Matthews and Sycamore offered few details of the voyage. Shamrock II’s total voyage time, under 14 days with a one day Azores stop, beats the old Shamrock.
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Sandy Hook
N. Y
Thomas Lipton
Erin
Matthews
Sycamore
St. Michael
Azores
Serious Battle in Colombia Reports Rebel-Government Clash
New York on August 17 reports details of the July 28 Venezuelan Colombian conflict. The 26 hour engagement at Las Pilas La Parada and Pirinos ended with Colombian forces retreating after heavy casualties on both sides. Estimated 1100 killed or wounded including General Resendo Medina and four Colonels amid a 6000 strong invading force divided into 28 regiments. Rebels claimed victories in multiple battles as censorship hid earlier reports.
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New York
Las Pilas
la Parada
Pirinos
Resendo Medina
Restepo
M. Jose Castillo
Luis Velez
Palmira
Clodomira Castillo
Rio Haca
Marin
Department of Tolima
Canazas
Gatun
Department
Panama
Cauca
Insurrectionists Claim 28,000-Strong Cuban Rebels
New York dispatch reports a bulletin from Colombian insurgents stating their fighting strength reaches 28,000 men. The copy received in the city confirms the rebel force size and reflects ongoing conflict updates.
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New York
British ships prepare for England and Pacific duties
Victoria reports H M S Icarus to sail Friday via San Diego and Panama to settle affairs at Cartagena and Barranquilla. H M S Phaeton at Panama. Warspire to be replaced by Grafton. Troops concentrate from remote provinces. telegraph to coast cut. General Alban expected with reinforcements. Isthmus patrols continue at night.
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Victoria
B. C
H. M. S. Icarus
England
San Diego
Panama
H. M.S. Phaeton
Warspire
Pacific Station
Grafton
Cartagenia
Barranquilla
Alban
Colon
Jamaica Conflict Reported Amid Rebel Attacks
Kingston reports many wounded government troops taken to Colon as rebels persist. Namouna found useless after bungled heavy guns. Colombia negotiating to buy Bernard Hall. Darlen carried 46 passengers fleeing conscription. British consul protests Jamaicans forced to fight rebels. Trains between Panama and Colon guarded amid ongoing atrocities. Rebels defeat government troops near Colon. prisoner tortured and mutilated as reprisal.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Colon
Namouna
Bernard Hall
West India & Pacific Steamship Company, Limited
Liverpool
Darlen
Panama
Raids Persist Along Line With No Military Protection
Reports from Colon Colombia dated Aug 17 describe daily or nightly raids along the railway line. Matachin was raided again, government sympathizers lose cattle, two women were abducted at Gorgon station, and Chinese residents were pillaged. Chinese prove frequent victims as provisions move toward Panama amid growing want and hardship. About 50 armed guards still accompany each passenger train.
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Colon
Colombia
Matachin
Gorgon Station
Panama
Jail mob backs down after sheriff blocks lynch attempt
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on August 17 a mob of about 50 men gathered before dawn to lynch Henry Pratt a colored man accused of an attempted assault on Sallie Dice a white girl. Sheriff Kyle seized a loaded shotgun and warned the crowd they would have to kill him first. The mob dispersed. Rumors say they also sought a necro brought from Coaling the night before.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Henry Pratt
Sallie Dice
Kyle
Post Offices in Oregon and Alaska to Discontinue
Washington reports that Arihem post office in Linn county Oregon will close on August 31 with mail redirected to Gaces. The Eaton Alaska post office will also close on that date with mail routed to St Michael, affecting local residents and delivery to these points.
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Washington
Arihem
Linn County
Gaces
Eaton
Alaska
St. Michael
North American firm offers to ship Yukon gold via Victoria port
Victoria B C Aug 15 An offer from North American Transportation and Trading Company Dawson proposes marketing all Yukon gold through Victoria making it the first and last port for their St Michael steamers if granted a 1 percent royalty rebate.
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Victoria
B. C
North American Transportation and Trading Company
Dawson
St. Michael
Yukon
Fire wipes out large Berkeley mill complex under $120000 loss
Fire in the Nie haus Bros. planing mills engine room at West Berkeley last night destroyed three acres of buildings lumber piles and finished products. The blaze damaged Everding's starch works Hare Co Eldorado Oil works Haywood lumber yards and partly destroyed Everding's grist mill and residence. Loss is placed at 120000.
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Berkeley
Cal
Niehaus Bros. Company
West Berkeley
John Everding
Hare & Co
Eldorado Oil Works
T. Haywood
Library Trouble Adjusted in Olympia Aug 15
The state library board met in Olympia on August 15 and approved paying $504 for books ordered by Librarian Callison without board authority. The amount brings total vouchers approved to about $1,000 of more than $2,000 purchased as the agent had canceled the remaining balance after the board was shown that many books were not properly authorized.
Engagement Near Steynsburg With Goringe and Kritzinger
Colonel Goringe and General Kritzinger met near Steynsburg on August 11. Commadants Erasmus and Cachet were wounded in the action and Erasmus later died.
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Steynsburg
Middlesbury
Cape Colony
Goringe
Kritzinger
Erasmus
Cachet
Unclear fragment hints at preliminary deal or changes
Fragmentary text mentions Pekin and August with references to powers signing preliminary changes and plans with committees. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a coherent event, date, or parties involved.
Storm Aftermath Destroys Mississippi Coast Communications
Dex Mobile Aug 19 A tropical storm has wrecked coast communications and caused suspected drownings near Mobile. Reports say Ariel with Moab people was wrecked off Bay shores. Mayflower survivors reached Cut Island after sinking. Fort Morgan heard nothing. two artillery companies stationed there. Logging camps and mills suffer booms broken, timber drifted to Mobile streets. Electric power houses flooded, wholesale district halted, rail tracks submerged, trains limited.
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Mobile
Ariel
Fish River
Gattles
Cut Island
Fort Morgan
Mississippi Sound
Royal Street
Wate
Electric
Louisville
Nashville Southern
Mobile & Ohio
Commerce Street
Whistler
Louisivlls & Nashville
New Orleans
Three New Destroyers Launched at Baltimore yards
Three torpedo boat destroyers to be named Whipple Truxton and Worden were christened at Maryland Steel Company yards in Baltimore this afternoon. Sponsors Isabella Truxton Elsie Pope and Millie Worden broke bottles as ships slid into the Patapsco, witnessed by officials and prominent citizens amid cheers and steam whistles.
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Baltimore
Aug
United States Navy
Maryland Steel Company
Whipple
Trurton
Worden
Isabella Truxton
Norfolk
Elsie Pope
St. Paul, Minn
Millie B. Worden
Patapsco
War Department uneasy over Mobile Bay posts
Washington reports an uneasy mood at the War Department regarding military posts at Mobile Bay, notably Fort Morgan where Eighth and Ninth Coast Artillery companies operate. Fort Morgan sits on a sand spit about 13 feet above tide, with no reports received by the department on these posts. Each battery comprises about 106 men.
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Washington
War Department
Mobiie Bay
Fort Morgan
Coast Artillery
Department
Flooding Hits Tucson Area as Sant Cruz River Rises
In Tucson on August 17, the Sant Cruz River reached Congress Street, flooding the ley for a mile. Southern Arizona faced daily storms for a week, halting Sonora and Bisbee rail connections to the Southern Pacific. A bridge near Fairbank on the Azon Mexico line washed out, a body floated by a buggy, and a near four cyclone storm tore roofs and damaged the gas works.
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Tucson
Ariz
Sant Cruz
Congress Street
Arizona
Sonora
Bisbee
Southern Pacific
Fairbank
Aizon Mexico
German naval moves draw attention in Caribbean reach
Berlin reports South American tensions as the German cruiser Niobe departs Bahia for Trinidad to receive orders. The Tageblatt notes Niobe will operate in Caribbean waters after autumn maneuvers and remain there, with Getler also expected in the Caribbean Sea.
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Berlin
Germet Ernst Vineta
Bahia
Brazil
Trinidad
Tageblatt
Niobe
Getler
New York Reporter Chamberlain Dies in Carlsbad
Prominent New York newspaper man and correspondent in China, Chamberlain, has died at Carlsbad. A member of the Sylvania society, he was 35 years old.
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New York
Witer
Chamberlain
China
Carlsbad
Sylvania
Unclear English text fragment leads to uncertain case
Fragmentary article indicates an individual from Charlotte tied to a court proceeding with a sentence set for September 3. The brief note is garbled and lacks key names, dates, and procedural details.
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Eugene Weekly Guard
Crispi
Naples
Palermo
A. J. Montague
Machias
Princess of Battenberg
Columbia
Texas
Turkey
France
Carnegie Group
Arkansas
Lipton
Denver & Rio Grande
Germany
Cuba
Johnson
Admiral Sampson
Boston Navy Yard
United
Krupp
William FE. English
State Museum
Jersey
Richomnd
Sagasta
Nordstorm
John R. Rogers
Filippine
Tobacco Trust Mortgage
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Commonwealth
Howell
Marion County
Coas River
Moro
Sherman County
Pendleton
Ella
Morrow County
Umpqua
Paisley
Weston
W. H. Brummond
Connell
Grant County
Pilot Rock
Umatilla
Portland
Senator Clark
Philippines
Andrew Case
Portsmouth
Toronto
Niagara Falls
King Christian
Island of
St. Thomas
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sheffield
Washington, Pa
Lancaster
Navy Yards
Panama Railroad
Edward Newton
Shamrock
Northwest Post Offices
Berkley
Pekin
T. J
Big Storm
Charlotte
N. C
Aus
Munroe
Enjo
Eng
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