Our Panama Interests and the isthmus treaty guarantees
The United States upholds a 1845 treaty with Colombia to ensure neutral traffic across the Isthmus of Panama. It pledges to protect sovereignty and property rights, preventing interruptions to rail transit and world commerce. Past actions included preventing Spain from transiting troops in 1564 and Blaine affirming U.S. commitment in 1881.
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Venezuela
Colombia
United States
Republic of
New Granada
Panama
Spain
Peru
Blaine
Big Ironworker Strikes Listed Across Years
The Amalgamated Ironworker's Association notes major strikes from 1877 to 1900. It recalls 150,000 on the Great railroad strike of 1877, 6,270 Telegraphers in 1883, 4,000 Morse and Moran ironworkers in 1885, 6,500 Reading Railroad in 1887, 85,000 Pittsburg coal miners in 1889, 9,900 in Homestead and related actions, 100,000 in the Chicago Debs railroad strike, and 141,500 anthracite coal miners in 1900.
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Amalgamated Ironworker’s Association
Gould System
Mardin Irons
Reading
Pittsburg
Homestead
Chicago
He Has Been Refused A Kiss In The September Smart Set
A short anecdote notes a man’s kiss rebuffed and a woman citing medical advice as she seeks more exercise. The dialogue reflects a light quip about romance and health from a September issue of Smart Set.
British hold vast task in South Africa war effort
The piece notes that about one third of the white population in the two republics are in military prisons or concentration camps, while guerrilla bands are hunted. With roughly 200000 whites, the prolonged conflict is attributed to vast wild terrain and Boer command structures that disperse and reunite, similar to Native American resistance.
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South Africa
Republica
Nevada Senator Sees Hanna Nomination Boost
Senator Stewart of Nevada argues Mark Hanna may be nominated by the next Republican convention and saved McKinley through strong financial support. He warns campaign financing seldom improves a candidate’s standing and notes public distrust of campaign managers and the dubious funds used to distribute political favors.
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Stewart
Nevada
Mark Hanna
McKinley
International ecumenical council to meet in London
White U S delegates lodge protests over hotels hosting colored delegates at the ecumenical council to be held in London next month. The piece questions how white church leaders would reconcile heaven with segregated earthly associations.
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London
Vesge
United States
Heaven
Earth
His Wife's Weak Heart and Its Hidden Link
A discussion on how heart disease is tied to digestion and overall nutrition. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure stomach related disorders that cause seemingly distant organ troubles. A testimonial from Julia A. Wilcom of Ohio describes recovery after using the remedy, highlighting improved vitality and daily function.
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Pierce
Mire
Julia A. Wilcom
Cyquet, Wood Co
Ohio
Sox
Golden Medical Discovery
Carat defined as grain of Indian wheat for geme weight
A historical note explains the carat used in estimating gem weight equals a grain of Indian wheat. It outlines the traditional measurement standard used by gem traders and its link to ancient trade practices within the region.
Gideons Organization of Chicago Commercial Travelers
The Gideons, a Chicago group of commercial travelers, abstain from drinking smoking and playing cards. The society numbers sixteen hundred members and grows through mutual aid and professional support within the travel trade.
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Gideons
Chicago
Giant Oriental line to shift ships to Seattle via canal
A vast Oriental business brand now using the Suez route plans to divert its fleet across the Pacific to Seattle once J J Hill completes his largest ocean vessels. This shift signals a major change in transpacific shipping, potentially altering trade routes and port activity in Seattle.
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Suez Canal
J J Hill
Pacific
Seattle
Ten boys kill companion in Kokomo incident
A group of ten boys aged six to ten in Kokomo Indiana stoned a fellow child to death yesterday. The report profiles early aggression and asks whether inherited depravity under church doctrine explains the act. A separate note mentions a Portland athlete sustaining a shoulder dislocation after a tree accident. A St Louis physician has retired from practice to nurse a Chinese leper, likely seeking notoriety.
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Kokomo
Indiana
St Louis
British Shamrock II crew to fit hollow spruce spars
The Great Britain team in the Shamrock II yacht race will install hollow spruce spars to maximize sail area for speed while minimizing weight both above and below deck. The aim is to achieve the greatest speed with the lightest equipment.
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Great Britain
Ex-State Officials Named Defendants in Davis School Fund Suit
The state sues to recover embezzled funds with ex-state officials joining George W Davis as defendants. The attorney general argues Davis was only secretary and clerk, not an agent of the school board. President Harriman envisions a 2700 foot tunnel through the Sierra Nevada to cut travel times between San Francisco and Chicago to two and a half days. Northern transcontinental lines would bring three day trips.
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George W Davis
Davis
Harriman
Southern Pacifica
Sierra Nevada Mountains
San Francisco
Chicago
County Road and Bridge Accounts Report Summary
Commissioners Court records show payments to Grifle Hardware Co and Walters & Son Lumber for roadwork and supplies. Listed are multiple crusher and hardware expenses, deputy salaries, labor on bridges, rock and gravel hauling, and assorted county officers charges across district No 15 and No 16.
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Grifle Hardware Co
Walters & Son Lumber
Mays
Darneille
Hebert
Ae Loughhmiller & Peter
John Veatch
Perini
Allison
Will Cerry
Red Underwood
John Holland
J H Hawley
ERO di Ens Etastaiese Abtegipenaiensesysessees
Harry Bown
A Skeela & Co Lumber
GW Wright Lumber
Tee Bailey
Vaughan
Hees
Robinson
Wheeler Bros & Owen
Frazer Foundry
Teagen & LeBlue Lumber
Vanduyn
Louis Howelton Lumber
McParland Crusher
Darneille Crusher
L Miller Crusher
C Robinson Crusher
Chas Brown Crusher
J Richardson Crusher
Conrad Crusher
al Parker Crusher
Peter Nye Rock
Samuel Brewbaker
Cane Pathes
Anioinenn
Geo Leonard
Will Smith
F Keeney
Horace Offult
Hodlock
John Biakinston
Sesusanes Cuansenesese
Chappell
Isaac
Craig Hays Crusher
Winn Crusher
Withers Board of Prisoners
Piper
F L Gibbs
Roy Koox
Miller County School Ee
Burton County Sesensor
Pulpobes
Cox
Stryker
Altey
Lorane J Newebaum
Henry Streeter
T Starr
M Shields
F Koepke
Schwarzech
Wool and bark buyer at Ax Billy's Store
J M Hower advertises wool and chittim bark purchase at W Sanders in Eugene offering highest cash price. Office at Ax Billy's Store. Woolen mill goods for Salem Woolen Mill.
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W Sanders
Eugene
Ax Billy
Salem
JM Hower
Beeswax
Unity Items Log Drive Mix-Up Hopes To Avoid Cost
Lowell August 20 1901. George W and Arthur Edwards of North Carolina visiting relatives. Last Monday J B Hills began the log drive to Springfield sawmill. Edwards drive may enter river from Fall Creek causing a costly separation. M E Edwards to Washington DC to attend school after teaching near Lebanon. Threshing machines active. grain quality good. Harrisburg Lumber Co expects 6000000 feet of sawlogs from Fall Creek next year. Cor.
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Lowell
George W and
Arthur Edwards
North Carolina
J B Hills
Springfield
St Ie
Edwards
Fall Creek
M E Edwards
Washington
Lebanon
Harrisburg Lumber Co
Residence For Sale On Fifth Street North Side
Residence for sale located on the north side of Fifth street between Washi and Jefferson streets. Terms apply to BF Ocrria.
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Fifth Street
Washi
Jefferson Streets
BF Ocrria
Romantic near drowning at Newport beach on Jump Off Joe
At Newport Beach Corvallis Times recounts a seaside romance turned peril as a couple sat on a rock near Jump Off Joe. Waves rise and flood surrounds them, forcing a perilous escape. The man is cut about the neck, the woman frightened but uninjured as tide closes in.
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Corvallis Times
Judge Scott
Joe
Newport Beach
Notice to Debtors by E E Moubanalt in Henry Huddleston
To Whom it May Concern debtors are advised to settle obligations either personally or with Henry Huddleston at the blyds store and obtain his receipt for payment.
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Henry Huddleston
Bleyds
E Moubanalt
Registered Durham bull for sale in Cloverdale valley
A registered Durham bull is for sale at the seller’s location in Cloverdale valley. Also offered is a thoroughbred Cotswold buck, addressed to AJ Cruzan in Pleasant Hill, Oregon.
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My Place
Cloverdale Valley
AJ Cruzan
Pleasant Hill
Ore
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