Portland Runner Wins Finals in 110 Meter Hurdles
Forest Smithson of the United States won the 110 meter hurdles final in London. He lowered the world record, breaking the prior mark after tying the Olympic record at 15.25 seconds in the semi finals yesterday. Smithson, Multnomah Athletic Club member from Portland, Oregon, claimed the gold medal.
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London
Forest Smithson
Smithson
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
Ore
Masonic Hall Undergoing Fixturing and Refurnishing
Bids are called for clothing and painting of the new Masonic hall. The paper will be purchased to match the carpet and improve room appearance. Some furniture arrived after a fall order was delayed by excessive weight in express. Fixtures for the rooms are due soon and regular meetings will resume. The lodge rooms are among the finest in the North and the building committee eyes varied furniture arrangements.
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Masonic Hall
Express
Excursion in Honor of Dawson Baseball Team
A big excursion honoring the Dawson baseball team will depart from the Pioneer dock at 7 o clock aboard the steamer Tana with a barge. The trip down and back lasts six hours and features music for dancing. Slim Gorman leads the event.
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Tana
Dawson
Pioneer Dock
Sunday Turkey Dinner at Mrs Bevans Place
A fine 1.50 turkey dinner will be served by Mrs Bevans today at her dining parlors on Garden Island. Those who have enjoyed Mrs Bevans home cooking know they get their money's worth. Subscribe for the News.
Western Federation May Redistrict Alaska Territory
The Western Federation may redraw Alaska district boundaries to place the entire North in a single division, officials in Denver report on July 25.
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Denver
Alaska
New Era Started for Turkey Yesterday
Constantinople July 25 reports the proclamation of a constitution and a right to parliament, fulfilling the Shah's reform promise. Thousands gathered at the palace gates to hear the text read and greeted the document with wild enthusiasm. The scene described as the most remarkable in Turkish history.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Corson Dominates Southeast Alaska in Delegate Race
Special to The News from Skagway reports Corson as the strongest candidate in Southeastern Alaska with broad support. Ronan and Clum are dismissed, Wickersham has limited backers confined to disgruntled factions, and Corson is expected to carry the region by a large majority.
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Ronan
Clum
Scar
Long Strawberry Season Floods Washington Markets
The Washington strawberry season, the longest on record, left top Hood River berries lagging at times this month as supply exceeded demand. Prices for best grade Hood River fruit reached about 50 cents per crate amid an unusually long season and abundant production.
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United Press Service
Seattle
Washington
Hood River
Hitchcock Working Fast On Campaign Plans
Chicago July 25 Frank Hitchcock arrived yesterday and has been busily engaged on campaign business. He convened leaders from Midwestern states for a conference this afternoon to align plans and is expected to finish today before preparing for the eastern campaign weeks.
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United Press Service
Chicago
Frank Hitchcock
Seattle Federal Building Nears Completion
Seattle’s federal building, under construction for years, will be ready for occupancy within six weeks. A crew of over 100 men is rushing completion and finishing touches should be done by mid September if East materials arrive, with iron and marble columns and arch-pieces still needed.
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United Press Service
Seattle
Victorian railway job drive and global transport strides
Authorities report 6000 applications for 700 vacancies as transport sectors expand. Samoa gains telephone links in Napia and nearby plantations. North Carolina reports 318 cotton mills with 2 573 130 spindles and 52 747 looms. A sea depth cork cannot rise due to water pressure. Abyssinia embraces the automobile era as Germany moves to build a Addis Abeba Directant line, a six day caravan distance, to be covered in two motors.
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Napia
Samoa
North Carolina
Abyssinia
Germany
Negus
Addis Abeba
Directant
Sixth Sense and the Bill Collector
A wry remark wonders if the sixth sense means spotting a bill collector from afar, implying keen perceptiveness in everyday encounters. The quip plays on intuition and social vigilance without naming specific events or people.
Hunter Nimrod remark sparks debate over word use
In a brief exchange a speaker questions why a hunter is labeled Nimrod and another quips a different calling ramrod, prompting a discussion on language and characterization.
Welcomed the Knot. A Humorous Vow by Local Couple
A lighted local wedding tale recalls a bride’s playful reason for marriage. A groom described as a sturdy partner is praised for steady devotion in a small-town ceremony.
Giants LosePennant Run as Crowd Sees Defeat
In New York on July 25 a crowd of about 40,000 watched the Giants lose to an area rival 2 to 0. The defeat ends their pennant hopes and marks a setback in the late-season stretch.
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United — Service
New York
Giants
Area Our
Yankees Score Outpaces All Nations in Gallant Victory
The report notes American triumph with a total of 1141-3 points versus 661-3 for England as crowds cheer in London. Aimed at highlighting U S dominance, the piece cites broad joy among Americans and a contrasting mood in London amid medal ceremonies and national pride.
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London
Jal
Yankees
England
America
American Olympic Records Highlight Early London Games
The piece notes American dominance in early Olympics with past performances from Athens 1896 to St Louis 1904 and Paris 1900, listing medal counts by country. It then cites the first day records with a cartoonish “Business Head” exchange about not taking a joke as negotiable.
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London
Athens
England
Greece
Denmark
Paris
America
Eng
France
Holland
St. Louis
Canada
Germany
Ireland
Sweden
Finland
Australia
Gans Nelson Bout Scheduled in San Francisco
San Francisco announced that the Gans Nelson mill will take place in Frisco on September 9 with nearly the same purse as Tex Rikard offered. Rikard withdrew after failing to secure railroad discounts, and the Ely Nev plan was abandoned.
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San Francisco
Gans-Nelson Mill
Ely
Nev
Tex Rikard
Rikard
Maamas Will Climb Again Mount St Helens Expedition
Portland July 25 Mazamas announce the annual outing will be an ascent of Mount St Helens in southern Washington. The expedition, organized by Mazamas, will welcome non members to participate this year.
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Portland
Mount St. Helens
Washington
Cascade Range
Mazamas
Why are you looking so sad today
Dialogue excerpt shows two people exchanging a witty remark about a sad expression being becoming and charming. The line implies social banter and humor within a casual conversation.
Local musician praised for fine touch in performance
A brief chat notes the fellow is a fine musician and has a great touch. The excerpt ends mid sentence as he borrowed a dol.
Untitled Quote Exchange Reveals Reluctant Resolve
A terse dialogue frames a vow of extreme action. One character pledges to do anything for her, while she remains silent, her wisdom halting any further request and hinting at a careful restraint.
Wickersham's Record on Home Rule in Alaska
The document questions James Wickersham's sincerity in advocating territorial government for Alaska. It cites a 1907 letter to Governor Hoggatt opposing home rule as proof he once doubted public support, urging Congress to ignore small proponents who backed the idea.
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James Wickersham
Alaska
Hoggatt
Congress
Wickersham
Fairbanks
Committee On Territories
House of Representatives
House
Cale
Waskey
Savage arrested again over mail pouch theft charge
IS REARRESTED KANSAS CITY July 25. Charles Savage was arrested again today and will be tried on a new charge of theft of the mail pouch containing $50,000.
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Kansas City
Charles Savage
Democrats Choose Mack as Chairman in Unanimous Vote
Norman Mack of Buffalo was seated chairman by unanimous vote at the Democratic National committee meeting in Chicago on July 25. Urey Woodson was named secretary and Governor Haskell treasurer as Tammany is reconciled and Bryan receives loyal support.
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Norman Mack
Buffalo
Chicago
National Committee
Urey Woodson
Haskell
Mack
Democracy
Tammany
Bryan
Wickersham’s Campaign Faces Weakening Support in Nome
Attorney Orton seeks backing for Wickersham but finds strong disapproval from Judge Cale's allies. Carson gains momentum with growing strength in the ward peninsula, signaling an overwhelming vote and a shrinking field for Cale.
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Nome
Ing
Orton
Cale
Wickersham
Carson
Ward Peninsula
Mail Arrives For Outgoing Run on Tanana Routes
The morning mail for outside service departs today by the Tanana with all items from the last voyage sorted and dispatched. A substantial amount of second class matter has accumulated and is being shipped via the navigation to Fort Gibbon aboard the Sarah.
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Sarah
Fort Gibbon
Naval Review Before Prince Opens in Quebec
Today's review featured a grand nautical display in Quebec with visiting ships forming a reviewing line and performing maneuvers before the visiting prince. The ceremony closed with a notable naval demonstration showcasing the fleet's precision and discipline.
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United Press Service
Quebec
Tanana Sets Sail This Morning For Fort Gibbon
The N N Co steamer Tanana will leave this morning at 9 o clock to meet the Sarah at Fort Gibbon. The Sarah will catch the Victoria at St Michael. The Tanana will take the passengers of the Sarah and return here.
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Sarah
Fort Gibbon
N. N. Co
St. Michael
Remarkable Assignments and Academic Achievements Highlight 1900s Notes
Secretary of State Root becomes president of the Metropolitan club in Washington, succeeding Admiral John Walker for a short tenure. The Duke of Durham’s brother in mid-China oversees vast mission work with 100 million souls and many family members active abroad. Professor Paul Haupt of Johns Hopkins announces his Nahum translation with a Hebraic text rooted introduction and critical notes. Dr Claudio Pinilla, Bolivia’s foreign minister and peace conference delegate, is pegged as a leading South American statesman likely to rise further.
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Root
Metropolitan Club
Washington
John Walker
Mouse
mid-China
Durham
Paul Haupt
Johns Hopkinsniversity
Relia Returns From Richardson With Passengers And Gold Dust
The N N Co steamer Relia arrived from Richardson about p m last night carrying seven passengers and several thousand dollars in gold dust. Captain reports a good trip and good time. Passenger list includes McCarty A Greve Svert Bred Chris Awse Richardson Paul Gildner A Fowler E Jungsh H Hinston A Martin Ed Anderson a Maiden Eno Inyola John Falem Mike Thompson B W B Smith.
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N. N. Co
Relia
Richardson
Ist
McCarty
A. Greve
Svert Bred
Chris Awse
Paul Gildner
A. Fowler
E. Jungsh
H. Hinston
A. Martin
Ed Anderson
A. Maiden
Eno Inyola
John Falem
Mike Thompson
B. W. B. Smith
More Nuns For Local Hospital Strengthens St Josephs
Raphael J Crimont S J has returned to Fairbanks after an extended tour and has secured Benedictine sisters to serve as nurses at St Joseph's hospital. The growing popularity of the hospital under Father Monroe requires more trained nurses and attendants. The sisters will arrive in August. Crimont will visit Nulato Holy Cross St Paul Kokrine St Michael and celebrate mass at 10 30 this forenoon.
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Father Monroe
Father Crimont
States
Rive
Nulato
Hoi Cross
St. Paul
Kokrines
St. Mieha
Recall of slavery shocks Atlanta crowds
In Atlanta on July 25 the account notes upheaval as fac that conficts are being placed o the public record and stirred debate over the legacy of slavery. Authorities struggle to address lingering racial tensions and memory of past injustices.
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Atlanta
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