Vast summary of weekly events across nations and markets
A digest noting coal shortages in the East, fires in Rugby North Dakota, packing trust ambitions, Samar civil government, Taft's Philippine friar lands plan, Paterson unrest, Panama canal politics, missing teachers from Manila, Nome jury fixing case, martial law in Patterson, lightning fatalities in Texas, Cleveland presidential nomination talk, a Utah kidnapping, rioting strikers in Patterson, assassinations rumors of King Edward, Rockefeller funding Chicago University, European cold weather, Venezuelan naval actions, a French chamber duel, coal miners arbitration push, veteran pensions, Cuba minister appointment, anthracite strike stalemate, naval promotions, Folsom crime, Cuban salary bills, International Mining Congress, Hobson leave, Cuba annexation debate, Brazilian coasts, rising hotel rates, Nicaraguan canal debate, social observations on names and wealth, Schwab vacation resort buy, Martinique insurance overview.
President pursues Cuban reciprocity with Republicans
Washington reports the president hosted about a dozen leading Republican senators to press for a substantial reduction of the Cuban import tariff. He affirmed commitment to fulfilling pledges to Cuba and securing reciprocity, though timing and method remain undecided. The administration plans further steps, potentially including an extra session, to advance the measure.
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Washington
Cuba
Republic of
United States
Congress
Cost of Philippine War Total Expenditure Reported
Secretary Root provided the cost tally in response to a Senate resolution. Total known outlays reach 170,326,586 dollars with yearly expenditures totaling 160,843,510 dollars and liabilities of 475,072 dollars through 1902. The data cover the Philippine commission advances, troop transportation, and related costs since the peace treaty was ratified.
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Washington
Root
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Commission
United States Treasury
Philippine Treasury
Growth and Happenings Across Oregon's Industries
A broad review notes salmon pack on the Columbia larger than last year while Salem strawberry yields drop by a third. Waldport mill signs a 5,000,000 foot output contract and steps to attract Andrew Carnegie to Oregon University Library. Woodmen of the World gather in Woodburn and Grants Pass, with dozens attending and delegates elected to supreme camp. Umatilla reservation unsold portion sale bill advances. Oregon Agricultural College honors Captain Geary with a memorial tablet amid Commencement. Oregon Pioneer Association holds 30th annual in Portland, 1,000 participants. J. C. Moreland elected president, Silas B. Smith secretary. Unknown nickel-like metal found in Waldo placer mines. eastern experts intrigued. Newport reports two earthquake shocks. North Pole mine to be equipped with a new 20-stamp mill. Lane County pioneer Joel Ware dies, born 1832. Douglas County ships cattle to Klamath for summer range. Marion fruit growers predict half prune crop. Uncle Dan mine expected moderate, steady production with extensive improvements to start immediately.
Boilermakers Strike Ties UP System in June Action
Omaha June 21 The boilermakers union orders a system wide strike across Union Pacific. About 300 men expected to quit. local shops employ under 50, but all workers halted. Causes tied to broader labor troubles including iron molding department closure. leaders hint possible spread to other departments. Wages and hours demands viewed as minor factors.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Ironmoulders' Union
Chicago
Road
Train falls through bridge approach near Broadriver
In Shelby North Carolina on June 21 a mixed train on the South Carolina Georgia Extension Railroad plunged through an approach to a bridge over Broadriver. One passenger died and three were seriously injured while about a dozen others suffered minor injuries.
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Shelby
N.C
South Carolina & Georgia Extension Railroad
Broadriver
Oregon to Return to Asiatic Station After Repairs
Washington June 21 The navy department plans to send the battleship Oregon back to the Asiatic station once current repairs in Puget Sound are finished.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oregon
Puget Sound
Asiatic Station
Capture of gang leader Pedro Felepe reported in Rizal killings
Manila reports Pedro Felepe, head of the gang that killed and dismembered a sergeant, two corporals and four privates of the Fifth Cavalry at Binangonan on May 30, has been captured. He remains wounded from prior engagement and is linked to the May 2 seizure of the president of Gainta and most police. Other gang members were also captured.
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Manila
Pedro Felepe
Fifth Cavalry
Binangonan
Rizal Province
Felepe
Gainta
Four American teachers missing from Cebu outing
Manila reports four American teachers living at Cebu vanished after a day trip on June 10. Three detachments of native constabulary search for the missing group and have orders not to return without them.
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Manila
Cebu
Berg's Hat Factory Destroyed in Orange Fire
A late tonight blaze in Orange New Jersey destroyed Berg's hat factory. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. About 700 employees will be thrown out of work.
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Orange
N. J
Berg
Portland Markets and Economic Tidbits
Portland market prices cover Wheat, Barley, Flour, Millstuffs, Oats, Hay, Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, Poultry, Mutton, Hogs, Veal, Wool, and Mohair with ranges for several grades. The column also notes Mexico's public debt, Roosevelt book release, Andrew C. Bradley death, an optimist quote, and coal trade concerns, plus US-Japan commerce and Africa export share.
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Hope
Wool—Valley
Oregon
Canal at Panama Moves Closer to Construction
Washington June 21 The senate adopts the Spooner substitute for the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill by 42 to 32 after two amendments. A commission to supervise construction and 130 million dollars in 2 percent gold bonds are approved, leaving the title to canal company property as the key issue for presidential decision. Morgan and Allison lead the debate for Nicaragua and Spooner respectively as the chamber weighs routes and house conflicts.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
House
Morgan
Alabama
Allison
Iowa
King Albert of Saxony Dies in Dresden
King Albert of Saxony died at 8 05 P M in Dresden after illness. He ruled since 1873 and left no children, designating his elder brother Prince George as successor with Princess Mathilde noted for devotion during illness. Albert born 1828, son of King Johann and Queen Amalie, allied to Prussia and Britain, wealthed with estates and civil list of 750000 dollars annually.
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Dresden
Saxony
Albert
Prince George
George
Johann
Amalie
Maximilian I
Bavaria
Carola
Gustav of Wasa
George of
Mathilde
Sadowa
Metz
Royal House of
Europe
Prussia
Great Britain
Creede Fire Destroys Town Block In Two Earlier Homes Lost
A devastating Creede Colorado fire on June 21 destroyed Upper Creede, with about 200000 dollars in property burned and two lives feared lost. Sixty families were left homeless as a whole Main Street block burned. the Happy Thought mill, valued at 225000 dollars, was saved after hours of effort by firefighters and volunteers.
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Creede
Colo
Upper Creede
Main Street
Happy Thought
British minister Satow blamed for Tien Tsin control setback
London dispatch reports Sir Ernest Satow’s stance as a factor in the failed settlement to restore control of Tien Tsin to Chinese authorities. The Chi Li viceroy looks to the United States for aid, potentially giving America credit Britain could forgo.
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London
Cabling
Pekin
the Times
China
Ernest Satow
Tien Tsin
Chi Li
United States
America
Great Britain
Payne proposes refunds on duties from Porto Rico and Philippines
Washington June 21 Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee introduces a bill to refund duties paid on merchandise imported from Porto Rico between April 11 1800 and May 1 1900 and on goods from the Philippines up to March 18 1902 when the revenue acts took effect.
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Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Denver Postoffice Robbery Under Bright Light
A telegram from the fourth assistant postmaster general in Washington says a strict probe will be started if local authorities fail to shed light on last Monday night’s post office robbery in Denver. Clues point to missing registered mail while packages sat on a table instead of the vault, with $2,000 reportedly lost.
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Denver
Washington
Canal Route Bill Nears House Victory in Canal Fight
Washington June 23 The Spooner bill for the Panama route is nearly certain to pass the house. A strong canal sentiment favors concurring in the senate amendment to avoid prolonged debate. Anti canal forces hope to delay and push Nicaragua, while conferees may report a disagreement to keep the bill in play. Oregon reps and Senator Mitchell favor adopting the Nicaragua option only if Panama fails, urging no further delay and acceptance of the Spooner substitute to secure canal progress this session.
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Spooner
Moody
Washington
Panama
House
Nicaragua
Senate
Canal Commission
Oregon
Mitchell
Nome Airborne Ice Pack Threatens Portland Rescue
June 2 report from Nome via Seattle states the steamer Portland, pioneer of the Northern Commercial fleet, was on June 4 caught in Arctic ice and drifting toward the Behring Straits at two to three miles an hour. Nome avoided the same fate by bucking a lead, while three whalers observed nearby. Captain Healy authorized by petition to seek Portland’s relief as Thetis heads out to assist.
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Nome
Seattle
Portland
Northern Commercial Company
Behring Straits
Arctic Ocean
Diomede Islands
Diomedes
Arctic
Daniels
Thetis
Healy
Straits
Head on Collision Near Staples Involving Northern Pacific Trains
A head on crash occurred at Lower Lake siding two miles east of Staples Minnesota at 1 30 this morning between No 7 westbound and No 8 eastbound. Engineer Scott of No 7 took the siding expecting No 8 to pass. No 8 believed clear rushed in. switch mis set. No 8S struck the waiting train. The wreck caught fire. passengers formed a bucket brigade but flames spread and four coaches and several mail baggage cars burned. Scott missing with two or three mail clerks and baggagemen unaccounted for.
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Staples
Minn
Lower Lake Siding
Here
Northern Pacific
Scott
No. 7
Hancock Arrives with Ninth Infantry Reinforcements
The United States transport Hancock reached San Francisco from Manila with headquarters and 10 companies of the Ninth infantry, 400 enlisted men, 300 casuals and 50 military prisoners. General A S Bart and Colonel Robe are among the passengers. docking was deferred to land the troops tomorrow.
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San Francisco
United States
Hancock
Manila
Ninth Infantry
A. S. Bart
Robe
Day of Mourning in Ireland Observed Across Councils
In London on June 23 the United Irish League moves to mark coronation day as a day of mourning for Ireland. Clare Morris district council in Mayo resolves to hoist black banners June 26 and 27 and invites other councils to join in praising the coronation of the British king amid famine and coffin ship references.
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London
United Irish League
Ireland
Clare Morris
County Mayo
Congress Acts On Memorials And Pension Reforms
Washington June 19 The house under suspension of the rules adopted a resolution funding 25000 for Lincoln memorial plans 100000 for a Brooklyn prison ship martyrs monument and 10000 for a Fredericksburg VA monument to General Hugh Mercer The reforms include two pension bills restoring widows remarried and increasing benefits for injured or disabled soldiers The war secretary dismissal and Philippine ship policy were also decided with mixed votes and outcomes.
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Washington
Talay
Abraham Lincoln
Brooklyn
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
Continental Congress
Secretary of War
Rebecca J. Taylor
War Department
Philippines
Convicts Move Toward La Center After Long Hunt
In La Center Washington the manhunt for Tracy and Merrill continues as sheriffs guards and bloodhounds scour the area. A daylong chase ended with officers expected to intercept the fugitives ahead of their next move. Reports of sightings near the town provoked intense activity and renewed alarms before the robbers vanished again.
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la Center
Wash
Sheriff Marsh
Sheriff Totten
Guard Carson
Tracy
Merril
Merrill
Bodies of American soldiers recovered after Hinan Gonan raid
Manila reports the Fifth Cavalry sergeant, two corporals, and four privates captured May 30 by ladrones at Hinangonan have been found. Most bodies were mutilated beyond recognition. Nine men tied to the band are identified, including two Teresa police officers. The soldiers were buried together.
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Manila
Cavlry
Hinangonan
Fladrones
Teresa
Morong Province
Chaos at Blackfoot Land Office as 2000 Seek Idaho Reservation
On June 18 in Blackfoot Idaho Fort Hall reservation opened at noon for 148 000 acres of farming land. Nearly 2000 Indians and settlers crowded the land office with a wild rush as two riders reached the line first. Mullen and Dekay from Pocatello claimed the coveted gig position after horse relays across 26 miles. Deputies struggled to form a line while grafters tried to sell spots. Only 27 filings were made the first day, with contests anticipated and the line numbered to preserve order.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Fort Hall
Pocatello
Mullen
Dekay
Land Office
Uties
Lang
McCammon
Oregon Shor
Soo
Boer Losses Light in Early War Stages Report
Commandant Kemp, Delarey’s lieutenant who surrendered at Mafeking, cites figures on Boer strength and casualties. He says about 50,000 Boers were in the field at the outset, 1,500 of 5,000 available fought at Colenso with light losses, and British shelling at Spice Hope caused 53 Boer deaths. He notes several actions near Ladysmith and that Boers often moved into Johannesburg and Pretoria while keeping khaki clothing from their commando.
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Kimberley
Kemp
Delarey
Mafeking
Colenso
Spicesop
Lady
Revolt Against Castro Seen as Contained Within Venezuela
In diplomatic circles Washington notes that the Venezuela revolution threatens President Castro but is unlikely to topple his government unless insurgents reach Caracas or Valencia. If kept to outlying towns, final success for opponents is deemed improbable.
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Washington
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Valencia
Military Convicts Escaped From Aletraz Still At Large
San Francisco June 1. Geof Clongs and Philip Dill, two uniritary convicts who escaped from Ale traz, remain at large. Military authorities have limited pursuit to a scouting party. Civil wifes hope to capture the fugitives, for whom a reward has been offered.
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San Francisco
Geof Clongs
Philip Dill
Aletraz
Wffes
Cripple Creek Railway Plans 14 Mile Tunnel Project
Cripple Creek Colorado reports the Cripple Creek and Pueblo Railway Company initiating a major underground tunnel system spanning 14 miles with branches across Principal mountains. Seventy five workers begin July 5 as $100,000 backing is pledged for the company’s resumed operations under its reorganization.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Boundary Monuments Intact Report From Itawa
Boundary monuments along the British Columbia Yukon boundary are reported intact by Superintendent Constantine. The rumor of destruction arose from a misinterpreted movement near Indigenous camps during a camping party incident. Authorities say the line surveyed remains as previously established.
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Itawa
Ont
Mounted Police Department
Constantine
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Irish Protest Resolutions Vow Coronation Participation
London June 19 Irish members of the house of commons passed resolutions protesting the government and pledging to take part in the coronation ceremonies The Irish party was to meet in Dublin to consider Ireland's condition during King Edward's coronation and related matters
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London
House of Emmons
Irish Nations
Dublin
Edward
Printers Demand Gold Wages In Manila Petition
Printers in the Philippine government service press for salaries in gold or alternative standard coin. Henry Iie, a member of the finance and justice department, received a portion of the claim and suggested the proposal might be eased by the government. The printers now request Mexican silver as payment.
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Manila
Henry Iie
Em Miss
Department A Finance and Justice
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