Memeporae Panama and World Stock News Roundup
Vanderbilt and Gould are buying heavily of Union Pacific stock. The gates of the Pan American exposition opened. The indemnity for China stands at 273 million dollars. Great crowds greet President McKinley at railway stations as mining congress plans loom at Boise. A Nihilist plot is uncovered in Russian Poland with six hundred arrests. An extensive ransomware-like note: the Rio de Janeiro wreck insurers paid over 900 thousand.
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Vanderbilt
Gould
Union Pacific
New Orleans
Manila
ChafYee
Philippines
Russian
Poland
McKinley
Remodeling Battleships Oregon Indiana and Massachusetts Proposed
Washington May 2 A plan to remodel the battleships Oregon Indiana and Massachusetts would add superimposed turrets to place them in the same class as Kentucky and Kearsarge. Proponents argue 13 inch guns suffice and reduce weight, while critics warn listing from simultaneous fire could expose vulnerable machinery and armor.
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Washington
Oregon
Indiana
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Kearsarge
SENDING US CRIMINALS
New York reports Italy ships criminals to the United States and three Italian brigands arrive locally. The trio, once a scourge in their provinces, have landed with funds and are now in Kansas City under police surveillance after merchants funded their voyage. Police officials have been alerted and guards tightened.
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New York
the Herald
Italy
United States
America
Kansas City
Murphy
Bad Train Wreck at Yuba Pass Narrow Escape
In Emigrant Gap California on May 2 a Raymond excursion train crashed into the rear of limited train No 2 near Yuba Pass. The private car of D O Mills suffered heavy damage. The fireman on the excursion train was killed and several passengers and crew injured.
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Emigrant Gap
Cal
Raymond
Yuba Pass
Here
D. O. Mills
Limited
Convict Revolver Case Moves at Santa Fe Hearing
Santa Fe New Mexico on May 2 reports a hearing for William Wilson charged with furnishing convict George Stevenson the revolver used in the recent escape attempt. The proceedings focus on the supply chain and potential complicity, with prosecutors outlining alleged connections between Wilson and Stevenson. A defense attorney contends insufficient evidence ties Wilson to the weapon, while the court prepares additional testimony from witnesses.
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Santa Fe, N. M
William Wilson
George Stevenson
Prison Officials Face Black Mob Challenge in Escape Plot
Ainsman describes a prison uprising where Black mob elements and numerous desperate inmates attempted to regain liberty, highlighting tensions inside the facility and the risk to authority. The claim centers on the scale and intent of the escape attempt and the authorities' response.
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Aainsmany
Black Mob
Bank Robbery Strikes Watonga Blaine County
Oklahoma bank at Watonga in Blaine County was robbed last night taking 1800 dollars. The vault was blown open with dynamite and the robbers escaped.
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Kingfisher, O. T
Blaine County
Watonga
Mine Explosion Kills Five in McAlester I T
An explosion at the McAlester coal company mine in South McAlester Oklahoma this morning killed five men and injured seven with another missing. Officials believe a defective blast left by the shot firing crew caused the blast as the victims suffocated.
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South McAlester
I. T
McAlester Coal Company
Palouse Area Oil Prospects Attract Local Farmers
Clofax May 2 excitement rises over oil and gas prospects near Palouse City as agents for a reputed firm lease lands around town on a 10 percent basis. Landowners throughout the area have leased across several miles to prospect wells, with Egbert representing the company stating plans to sink multiple wells in this station.
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Clofax
Wash
Palouse City
Egbert
Oregon State News Items of Interest From All Parts of the State
Oregon items summarize commercial and agricultural activity across the state. Notes include wheat sales at Weston and DeMoss Springs, a new boiler for the Bonanza mine, a destroyed Seavey farmhouse, Athena street rock crusher, road and telephone line projects, burglar proof safe in Ashland, a completed Grant's Pass to Williams line, poor Baker County roads, Hood River fruit orders, a fatal snow slide at Mammoth mine, theft at The Dalles saddle shop, electric light plans for Brownsville, horse rustling in Malheur County, and a potential pardon request for J G Luhrman.
Market Prices for Local Crops and Livestock Listed
The column lists 1899 market rates for wheat, flour, oats, barley, millstuffs, hay, hops, wool, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, geese, turkeys, mutton, hogs, veal, and beef. Prices include per bushel, per ton, per pound, and per dozen figures for Wheat Walla Walla, Oregon wild hay, and regional items.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
Wool
Young America
Pia
Various Oddities From Far and Near Across World Regions
Forty eight thousand Turks exiled in 11 years. Increasing wolves in northern Canadian forests. A German savant notes rural postmen existed in Egypt 4000 years ago. Vine land New Jersey forms 1,000,000 capital flour company from sweet potatoes. Twenty Mexican banks show total capital 70,000,000. About 900,000 to be spent on Washington capitol during recess. A Montreal professor makes marble flow like molasses. Reading matter in demand among distant Philippines and Alaska stations.
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Canada
Egypt
Vineland
N. J
Indemnity for China Fixed at 273 Million Dollars
Paris May 3 The foreign office reports from Pekin that M Pichon presented the indemnity report showing China must pay 1 365 000 francs 273 000 000 dollars. France Germany Russia and Japan favor higher customs duties and junk taxes while the United States and Great Britain oppose increasing customs duties, risking protracted negotiations and shifts in policy amid China indemnity debates.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Pekin
M. Pichon
Committee
China
United States
England
South Africa
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Two Robbers Caught in Paris Fix Press Co. Heist
Paris authorities arrest George Miler, alias James Samuel, principal suspect in the April 26 robbery of the American Fix Press Co. office. He lived in Paris, carried stolen checks, dynamite cartridges, jimmies, a metal saw, and drills. An accomplice was seized at Amiens. other arrests expected.
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Paris
Fixpress Co
George Miler
James Samuel
Miler
Amiens
Snoqualmie Falls Tablet Gift for President McKinley
The Snoqualmie Fall Power Co plans a solid silver tablet eight by six inches for President McKinley. The piece will feature an embossed Snoqualmie Falls scene with gold detailing and an attached leaf bearing an inscription and a rock-cut plan of the company’s work room.
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Seattle
Rate War Shrinks Alaska Steamship Fares
In Seattle on May 3 heavy rate cuts hit Alaska steamship service. First class fares to Lynn Canal drop to $10 and second class to $5 from $25 and $16. Freight rates also fall with corresponding reductions.
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Seattle
Lynn Canal
Fire destroys new San Juan pier in half an hour
A $150,000 pier at San Juan Puerto Rico burned this afternoon, wiping out a large stock of sugar and rum. The blaze raged for about thirty minutes and threatened adjacent customs house stores as flames spread toward them.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Custom House
Veto Saves Insurance Tax Increase In Oklahoma City
Denver May 3 Governor Orman vetoed the bill raising the tax on insurance companies from 2 to 3 percent of gross receipts. He allowed without signature the bill restoring capital punishment to become law.
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Denver
Orman
Large Grain Crop Prospects Rise After Rain
Eugene Oregon May 3 farmers report crops look much better after recent rains. Large grain crops are more than assured and prospects in Lane county are the brightest yet. A U S Department of Agriculture agent says grain can mature anywhere in Alaska.
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Eugene, Or
Lane County
United States Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Youthful Gang of Burglars in New Whatcom
Police have unearthed a youthful gang of burglars in New Whatcom and arrested five boys aged 8 to 13 for breaking into a major city store last week and robbing the till of 15 dollars.
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New Whatcom
Chicago Sales Drive Busy May Day Train Rush
Chicago records show between 3 000 and 40 000 travelers leaving for the Pacific coast on May 3 as the final day of a $90 ticket sale. Across routes, special trains were needed to accommodate the surge.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Pan American exposition opens amid heavy rain and postponement
Buffalo festivities begin with an open gates day amid showers and postponed formal dedication until May 20. Exhibits are nearly ready as crowds, aided by sun, pass through the fair. William Hamlin buys the first ticket for 5000 dollars. Government building opened with Brig ham address and a 45 aerial bomb salute as flags rise.
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Buffalo
William Hamlin
Brigham
Venezuelan Clarifies Arrest of U S Consul Agent
From Venezuela Washington May 3. The government explains how Ignacio Biaz United States consul agent at Barcelona was seized and fined. Venezuela reports Biaz has recovered the money extorted and will not be further harassed. The asphalt dispute legal action will take months before trial in Venezuela high court. The mood toward the United States remains Sile and agreeable.
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Washington
State Department
Government of
Venezuela
Ignacio Biaz
United States
Barcelona
Biaz
Germany seeks five million pounds for Transvaal expulsions
Berlin reports to the Reichstag that Germany demanded £5,000,000 from Great Britain for Transvaal expulsions. Britain refused to set a precedent and investigates the matter. The foreign office cites 180 expelled individuals, 60 indemnified, with many others lacking valid claims due to fighting England or other reasons, while strong claims are pressed.
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Berlin
Reichstag Committee
Germany
Great Britain
Transvaal
Foreign Office
England
New Telephone Line Links Colfax Towns and Creamery
Construction starts on a private telephone line about 20 miles long connecting Dusty Endicott and the Popular Grove creamery west of Colfax. It will join the long distance system at Endicott. All stock has been subscribed by residents of the two towns and nearby farmers.
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Colfax
Wash
Dusty
Endicott
Grove Creamery
Counterfeiters Plant Captured Near Pipestone Springs
In Butte Montana on May 3 authorities captured a full counterfeit operation for making spurres coins. The arrest followed tracing movements of two men who ran frequent trips to a cabin on the Northern Pacific road near Pipestone Springs where the camp was found. The man in charge was arrested.
Desperate Desert Tragedy Of Missing Yakima Girl
A five year old girl, daughter of a Yakima county official, was found dead in a Horse Heaven desert badger hole after five days of search. Two siblings, eight and five, were sent to check cattle. The boy hiked home alone. the girl disappeared, presumed left behind as wind erased tracks.
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Yakima
Wash
Te Horse Heaven Country
Onny B. Mat
Thews
Yakima County
Reports of Yangtse uprising alarm London readers
London reports indicate a secret Yangtse plotting movement aimed at general risings. Shanghai correspondent notes British consuls in Nankin and Shanghai warn the Nankin viceroy seeks troop readiness to preserve order as German sources claim French involvement.
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London
Yangtse
Shanghai
Morning Post
Nankin
Brennan
Monument marking Oregon pioneers meeting near Champoeg
Erected May 2, 1901 near Champoeg on the Willamette River about 82 miles above Portland. The site marks where 52 pioneers gathered on May 2, 1843 and organized Oregon’s first government.
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Champoeg
Oregon
Willamette River
Portland
Indemnity debate and Iowa launch at Bremerton
Dispatches from Pekin discuss indemnity committee aims for a global loan and a 5 to 10 percent rate mix on maritime customs with Britain, America and Japan favoring restraint. In Seattle, the battleship Iowa rolled out from Bremerton after rapid overhaul, praised by Admiral Casey as 1,900 spectators watched.
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Hwai Lu
Pao Ting Fu
Shan Si
Morrison
Times
Pekin
Iowa
Seattle
Bremerton Navy Yard
Navy Department
Admiral Casey
Townes
Post Offices Opened in Oregon and Washington
Northwest Postal Orders reports a new Rock Creek Oregon post office in Baker county with special service from Haines and Edward P. Castor as postmaster A second office opens at Blueflight in Yakima county Washington on the Bickelton to Mabton route Elbert L Gravse is commissioned postmaster at Blueflight
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Washington
Rock Creek
Baker County
Haines
Edward P. Castor
Blueflight
Yakima County
Bickelton
Mabton
Elbert L. Gravse
Contention over Willamette wrecking arrests at Vancouver
Moran Bros of Seattle filed a complaint against British Columbia authorities over the arrest of wreckers on board the Ajax. The salvers were engaged in recovering the steamer Willamette sunk in Union Bay. The case centers on the interpretation of contiguous in the U S British government agreement. Washington May 6. The state is…
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Bri
Moran Bros
Seattle
British Columbia
Ajax
Union Bay
British Coumbia
Isene
United States
Washington
City Lad in Ash Rages as 10000 Flee in Jacksonville Fire
A massive blaze in Jacksonville Florida on May 4 destroyed wooden factories and a furniture works. Wind driven flames swept from Davis to Hogan streets, consuming six to eight blocks and threatening riverfront districts. Hundreds fled to the South Jacksonville ferry as warehouses burned and key buildings including the United States hotel and county courthouse were consumed.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Amn Fibre Company
Gt Heener
Davis
Union
Boston
Davis Street
Peg
Hogan Stret
Hogan's Creek
Atlantic, Valdosta & Western Railroad
Bay Street
Jones’ Heatyard
Jones’ Boat Yard
United States
Law Exchange
McCoy and
Hogant Creek
Record Rainstorm Deluges Salt Lake Area
Reports from the government weather bureau indicate a broad storm across the Rocky Mountain district with nearly three inches of rain in Salt Lake over the past 36 hours, the heaviest downpour on record. Officials warn rainfall may exceed three inches as the storm continues, causing swollen streams and flood dangers across flat lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Government Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain District
Cabinet Crisis Deepens as Ito Resigns in Japan
Yokohama May 6 reports the cabinet crisis intensifying after Viscount Watanabe faced criticism over public works. Marquis Ito, premier, went to the palace to resign to the mikado, with other cabinet members also offering resignations except one.
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Yokohama
Finance
Viscount Watanabe
Marquis Ito
Prem
Injunction Placed On Clark Force Leader
Salt Lake City May 6 Pennel Cherrington assistant United States attorney reports a televra from Avada stating United States Marshal Emmett of Carson served injunction upon Colt Maxson leader of the Clark force restraining interference with the Oregon Short Line employees extending the line southwest through Nevada.
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Salt Lake City
Pennel Cherrington
United States
Avada
United Swe
Emmett
Carson
Colt Maxson
Clark
Oregon
Nevada
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Eugene
DAT
Alfonso
Spain
Tien Tein
American Express
Springfield
Mich
Great Northern
Montana
Carrie Nation
Wichita, Kan
Loomis
Comef
Trans Atlantic Steamship Companies
Palouse
Boise
Raiz
Honolulu
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco Bay
Marysville
Cudahy
Edward A. Cudahy
Pat Crowe
Shanxi
Graspan
Cape Colony
San Francisco
Memphis
Louisville
British Museum
North Pole
Moscow
Zograff
D.O. Mills
California
Black Jack
Oklahoma
Oregon State News
Commonwealth
Weston
DeMoss Springs
J. H W. Eggert
Vient
Bonanza
Sumpter
Thomas Seavey
Athena
Blue River
Calapooia
Baker
The
Panhandle
Ashland
First National Bank
Grant's Pass
Williams
Baker City
John Day
Hood River Fruit Growers’ Union
Fred J. Runmmer
Mammoth
Dalles
W. C. Peterson
Brownsville
Malheur County
Geer
J. G. Luhrman
Montreal
Newy Colonist Travel
Northwest Postal Orders
Jacksonville, Fla
Lars
Utah
Burt
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