Potomac regatta disaster and world events summary
A Potomac regatta launch capsized with ten drowned. Turkey issues resolved with a State Department victory. A New York gas tank fire caused panic as families fled in search of children. Muss on irrigation projects advance this fall and Palouse next. The Russian flagship and Far East actions dominate the scene with Port Arthur battles, reinforcements, and naval movements.
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Potomac
Turkey
State Department
New York
Heroic Iowa pastor opens doors to homeless children
A 21 year story from Council Bluffs describes Rev J G Lemen who took in abandoned children, expanded to a Christian Home with about 215 wards and 2000 placed in families. The mission, non sectarian and world wide, relies on gifts and subscriptions to The Word and The Way.
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J. G. Lemen
Council Bauffs
Real Vstate
Addres Christian Home
Council Bluff
Massacre Feared as Armenians Flee Turkish Pursuit
London reports Jamcs Bryce MP receiving a telegram that Kurds invade Bayacid province and a massacre of Armenians is feared. About five hundred Armenians flee toward the Russian frontier while Turkish soldiers and Kurdish insurgents pursue. Heavy fighting follows with many killed on both sides. An insurrectionist band attacked Armenians and looted them afterward.
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London
Jamcs Bryce
House of Commons
Bayacid
Cosameke
Russia Rules Out Revision of Contraband List
Aug 13 report from St Petersburg cites the foreign office denying any revision of the contraband list. No modification to the Ranelander arrangement is expected, though officials may accept American and British views to curb discontent among neutrals.
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Bt. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Nevertheles
STOP SEIZURES Protest to Russia By Secretary Hay
Washington August 15 Secretary Hay readies a protest over the seizure of Hamburg American steamer Arabia cargo at Vladivostok. He will also protest further seizures of American goods bound for Japanese ports shown to serve Japanese military or naval needs. Affidavits will be sent to St Petersburg to back the claim. If releases are impracticable, claims will be made against Russia with aim of reimbursement.
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Washington
Hay
Arabia
Vladivostok
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Japan
State Department
Rueeinay
Russia
Japanese Flanking Move Reported Near Liao Yang
Special dispatches from Liao Yang and Sintamatin indicate Japanese preparations for a flanking push toward Maukden. Strong forces sail from Yinkow and a Sin Chwang column, with 10 000 Chinese from Formosa aiding, threaten to cut communications and trap General Kuropatkin, raising fears of Chinese involvement and foreign entanglements.
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Kuropatkin
Sintsintin
Saimatze
Yinkow
Sin Chwang
Liao Yang
Yuan Shi Kai
Alaska May Find Fault With Postal Rule Change
Washington August 11 The post office department acts to remove weight limits on first class mail to foreign countries where domestic rates do not apply. Critics say the move favors New York bankers and discriminates against Alaska miners who wished to mail gold. The change aims to aid banks shipping securities abroad, after prior refusals to lift limits for miner mail.
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Washington, D. C
Poet Office
New York
Alaska
Department
Powers Stay Out of Ottoman Rights Dispute
Washington reports the United States will not clash with great powers over equal rights for American subjects in the Ottoman empire. Assurances reportedly given the president state signatory powers will not interfere, amid rumors ambassadors from Germany and Austria influenced the action. The Austrian envoy returned to Maine that night.
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Washington
United States
Mltan
Turkey
Baron von Sturnberg
Germany
Baron Hengelmuller
Austria
Ottoman Empire
Bar Harbor
Lennox
Roosevelt
Maine
Astoria Railroad Extension Possible Sea Side Ledge Rock Hit
Rumor reemerges that the Astoria and Columbia River railroad may extend from Sea side southward. Engineers Hogardt and McGuire inspected the ledge rock near Sea side and reportedly approved findings. The line would supply rock for the jetty and haul logs for Reaside Lumber, with A B Hammond contracting to buy timber at two dollars per thousand stumpage.
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Columbia River Railroad
Seaside South
Senaide
Hogardt
Fort Stevens
McGuire
Railway Company
Reaside Lumber Company
Asperston Je
A. B. Hammond
Salving the Islander Near Vancouver Harbor
The Ventura from Skagway delivered part of the Islander wreck salvage gear to Vancouver. Captain Cinch of Neptune Salvage expands operations on the sunken Islander, located at 310 feet depth, with the vessel’s treasure chest believed intact and the wreck in good condition after years underwater.
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Vancouver
Ventura
Skagway
Islander
Cinch
Neptune Salvage Company
Veneul
Ex Senator George Vest Dies After Prolonged Illness
Vest of Sweet Springs Missouri passes away after weeks between life and death. He remained conscious until Sunday morning, then entered a coma and faded. At his bedside were his wife Dr. Jarvis family physician Senator Vest’s son Alexander daughter Mrs George P Jackson and her husband niece Mrs Thopmyon. Remains to be sent to St Louis for private interment.
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Sweet Springs
George Vest
Dr. Jarvis
Senator Veat
Alexander
George P. Jackson
Thopmyon
Vert
S J. Louie
A. A. Allen
Toander
Midgouri, Kungas & Texas Railroad
Tests Detroit Granite in Albany Experiment
Albany notes Major J W Abbott of Washington DC tests Detroit quarry granite. The rock, planned for Marion County road paving and a Salem street, proves excellent for building porches but may be too hard for road use. It could serve well as a foundation for pavement or road.
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Albany
J. W. Abbott
Washington, D. C
Fear Railroad Will Be Cut
Aug 15 in Monkiden reports strong speculation about Japaneese forces attempting to strike Kuropatkin's left flank near Liao Yang or north of Mukden. Officers and men expect a major battle around Liao Yang and fear light Japanese units may detach to disrupt the railroad position above Mukden.
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Monkiden
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Mukden
Lemme
State of Siege Proclaimed in Paraguay
Foreign office confirms Buenos Ayres report that a state of siege has been proclaimed in Paraguay amid fears of a revolutionary outbreak. Authorities act to curb unrest and maintain order in the republic.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Buenos Ayres
Han
Republic of
Paraguay
Inspector to survey submarine mines at west coast harbors
Captain George F. Barney of the artillery corps is detailed for special duty as inspector of submarine mines. He will visit San Diego harbor the mouth of the Columbia River and Puget Sound to inspect report on condition and efficiency of mining materiel and the extent of submarine construction. Upon completion he reports to the artillery district commander at Puget Sound.
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Washington
George F. Barney
Artillery Corps
San Diego
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Poget Sound
Minnesota College Professor Tours Grand Ronde Valley
La Grande professor Greene of the Minnesota Agricultural College tours the Grand Ronde Valley with O I N Co officials and Industrial Agent Colonel Judson. He lauds the valley as among the finest he has seen, noting interest in hemp growth and the substantial sugar factory in La Grande.
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Heeta
Eogar
la Grande
Valuable nugget found near Holland by Jake Glippel
A miner named Jake Glippel found a very valuable nugget about 40 miles from here near Holland. The piece is valued at 475 and described as oval and smooth with good symmetry. The discovery occurred on Holeneroek near the Briggs claim, adding interest due to nearby ownership.
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Grante
Holland
Jake
Glippel
Holeneroek
Vote settles federal capital location in Australia
Melbourne reports the house of representatives approved Dalgaty in the Bombaal district as the federal capital site, a choice previously endorsed by the senate. The town lies 206 miles south of Sydney, New South Wales, 23 miles from the nearest railroad, with a population under 800.
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Melbourne
Victoria
House of Representatives
Dalgaty
Bombaal
Oney
Senate
Calgary
Sydney
New South Wales
Japanese Losses Put at 25,000 in Port Arthur Fight
Aug 11 report from St Petersburg says Russian losses are mounting as the Japanese toll from the Port Arthur siege reaches about 25,000 men. The figure reflects ongoing heavy fighting and casualties on both sides as the siege continues.
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Port Arthur
Petersburg
Opening Road to Blue River Mines Work Starts Next Week
Rebuilding of the wagon road to the Blue River mines will begin next week with 86 men and 15 teams. The damage from private subscription totals about $3,000, with the county court pledging another $3,000, making a total of $6,000 to restore the roll in good condition.
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Eugene
Blue River Mines
Farmers' Line In Linn County Connects Peoria and Shedd
A new telephone link between Peoria and Shedd completed in Linn County ties all nearby farmhouses to both towns and to other farmers along the line expanding rural communications across the region.
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Farmers’ Line
Linn County
Albany
Peoria
Shedd
Clackamas County Farmers Called to Attend County Convention
Clackamas County court issues a call for farmers from every precinct to elect delegates for a county convention in Oregon City on October 6. The gathering precedes an exhibit of county resources for the Lewis and Clark fair, with the commission buying each county exhibit for cash up to $500. Farmers are asked to reserve the cream of their products this year as a nucleus for a creditable 1905 fair collection.
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Oregon City
Clackaman County
Clackamas County
Lewis and Clark Commission
Clackamas
Marion Will Assist in Road Building
Marion county and Linn county courts will study opening a wagon road to connect the Corvallia Eastern railway with Deschutes country east of the Cascades. County Judge Scott will join Linn county representatives to assess feasibility and probable cost, joined by Hon. John Minto as guide.
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Salem
Marion County
Linn
Corvallia
Forty Acres of Walnuts Orchard Holds Promise of Good Yield
Forty acres of English walnut trees at Dandee two miles away, neglected but healthy and rugged, are expected to yield heavily this season due to age and vigor. Capthin Gow Peters leads the orchard, optimistic about English walnut prospects. fruit samples from the U S and abroad compare favorably with the orchard’s notes.
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Dandee
Cape Thin Gow
Peters
United States
Eugene Center to Host Electric Railway Venture
The Willamette Valley Electric Railway Co is incorporated for 1 million dollars with Eugene as the central operations hub. Proposals seek franchises from Eugene to Blane River, Florence, Cottage Grove, Junction, and north to the county line, with Benton County asked to franchise to Corvallis to connect Salem and Portland. Plenty of capital backs the movement.
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Eugene
Willamette Valley Electric Rolway Company
Blane River
Florence
Cottage Grove
Junction
Benton County
Corvallia
Salem
Portland
Growth of Asylum Roll in Oregon State Hospital
The Oregon state asylum population grew unusually fast last month to 1 471. The superintendent’s July report shows 1 865 patients July 1, 66 received in July, 0 escapes, 0 died, 27 died, 10 eloped, and 4 retained August 1, for a maintenance cost of 9.02 dollars per capita per month and 0.31 dollars per day.
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Balom
Oregon
Electric Ring Survey Planned by Portland & Southern
Manager L. By Franch of the Portland and Southern railway company announces a permanent survey of the Canemah to Balam route for an electric ring. The survey begins at once with expectations that a considerable portion of construction will be completed this year.
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Bilem
L. By Franch
Portland & Southern Railway Company
Canemah
Balam
Bulem
Hip Road
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