Hectic Week of World Affairs and Domestic Turmoil
A digest of events includes a diphtheria outbreak at Stanford hospitalizing 12, Pope Pius seeks better Franco church ties, Congo outrages deemed severe, 14 000 Birmingham miners’ wages cut, Dowie creditors’ hurdles, Hitchcock and land offices battle, Puyallup land rights, Cannon committees reshuffled, Wentz found wandering ill in Tennessee mountains, Cripple Creek martial law, Macedonia international administration proposed, Herbert Spencer gravely ill, Dowie creditors oppose bankruptcy, Spring er dead, Oregon canal rights sale urged, Moody urges navy general staff, San Bernardino forest fire losses over 100 000 dollars, Pixie submarine stranded, women’s clubs target Smoot, Roeski to plead hypnotism, Chilean warships bought by England, 600 Chinese coolies sail, Japan-Russia Manchurian question note, Wood law changes alleged, Flora wreck risk, Roosevelts stance on Hitchcock, Dowie bankruptcy, US offers mediation for Colombia and new republic, Philippine exhibit at St Louis promises depth, Panama secession echoes in Venezuela and Guiana, Germany recognizes Panama, Mitchell to push fair bill, stormy Europe, Wilson credit note, Hawaiian corruption accusations, General Wood insubordination claim.
Panama plot alleged to revolt forces of Huertas
Plan to overthrow General Huertas exposed by Panama government after four Colombian officers from the old battalion were arrested at Panama and sent to Port Simon. The conspirators Ferrol a colonel two majors and Huertas adjutant deny the charge saying a deported Colombian sent a letter implicating them. They claim the letter urged officials to read it before delivery.
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Colon
Panama
Huertas
Republic of Panama
Port Simon
Colombia
Republic
Ferrol
Compromise on Subsidy Bill Proposes Nonpartisan Commission
Washington December 8 The Post reports a compromise on the ship subsidy bill. No vote was taken in the Fifty-eighth Congress. A five member nonpartisan commission would be appointed by the president for two years with a 5000 annual salary and 25000 yearly general expenses. The panel would investigate merchant marine interests foreign markets prices and American commerce and navigation and offer recommendations to expand foreign markets for American products.
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Washington
the Post
Friends
Fifty-ninth Congress
House of Congress
Martial Law Hits Cripple Creek and City Paralyzed
Cripple Creek Colorado under martial law with National Guard pickets on street corners. Provost Marshal Thomas E McClelland occupies the mayor's office and has ordered arrests, as Western Federation of Miners prepares legal action. Major Naylor says a Denver news center will oversee future publications.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Del
National Guard
Thomas E. McClelland
Western Federation of Miners
Ihs
Naylor
Verdeckberg
Denver
Chinese official cautious on Manchuria fate amid British move
Prince Ching remains hopeful about restoring Manchuria while signaling czar support for evacuation. He disputes Admiral Alexeffs desire for annexation and warns that British advance toward Tibet could trigger partition. Reports from Mukden suggest Kushlane tensions rise.
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Pekin
Prince Ching
Manchurian
Alexteff
Ching
Thibet
Mukden
Tany Kushlane
New Cruiser Don Moines Exceeds Trial Speed
In the official Cape Ann course trial the cruiser Don Moines surpassed its stated 16.5 knot per hour limit by averaging 433 knots per hour. The test noted the ship's remarkable steadiness and favorable overall conditions, with only a belief that a tote correction should not materially alter the figures.
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Boston
Nec
Cape Ann
Don Moines
Tiie
Apeeal
Wireless Telegraph Plant a Success in New London
A wireless telegraph plant tent erected by the U S government at Fisher's inland near New London is completed. The coastal setup will support government service, including potential use in Alaska.
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New London
Conn
United States
Fisher's
Alaska
Joint action eyed on Fraser River salmon hatchery plan
Washington officials report Senator Powter and Fish Commissioner Bowers favor inviting Canadian marine and fisheries representatives to discuss a possible international Fraser River hatchery. Canada and British Columbia associates reportedly oppose a joint venture with Washington, while Hay aims to extend an invitation to Canadian officials. If accepted, long-standing rights disputes for Puget Sound fishermen may be resolved.
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Washington
Wtaw
Powter
Bowers
Puget Sound
Hatch
Hay
State loan board approves loans totaling near 100000 in November
The Oregon state loan board approved 69915 in loans last week and about 90000 earlier in November, totaling roughly 100000. The low interest rate and noncallable terms drive demand from school funds while security remains strong, with total mortgaged and bonded loaned funds at 2841700 and cash on hand about 645452 as of November 1. The article also notes swamp land actions near Upper Klamath Lake involving the Marsters group and unsurveyed land sales by the state land board.
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Salem
State Loan Board
State Land Board
Upper
Klamath Lake
A. C. Maratera
Marsters
J. D. Carr
Klamath County
Clackamas County Potato Crop Yields Reported
Oregon City reports a very successful Clackamas county potato season with yields above 200 bushels per acre. New Era grower George Brown records 700 bushels from 34 acres of Garnet Chili, Peerless, and Burbank varieties. Local sacks fetch 75 cents and shipments mostly head to San Francisco, with 15 000 to 17 000 carloads expected. The crop is generally of good quality across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Clackamas County
New Era
George Brown
National arbitration move gains support at Foster home
Washington reports a growing popular push for a US Britain arbitration treaty. Notables present include Admiral Dewey General Miles and Gifford Pinchot as officials recount past efforts, noting the Hay Pauncefote framework and the 1897 treaty’s failed Senate vote.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
John W. Foster
Itda
Admiral Dewey
Milga
Wanye McVeagh
Thoma Nelson Page
Gifford Pinchot
Senator Proctor
H. V. Boynton
2D. C. Gilman
Associated Presa
Friends of International Arbitration
Washinton
Cuhana
Hay
Julian Pauncefoto
Get Timber Cheap Deschutes Pine Land Sold to Dwyer Company
A state land board deed conveyed 15,853 acres in the Deschutes pine belt southwest of Bend to A. J. Dwyer Pine Land Company of St. Paul for $19,817 in 1893. The deal, made when ley land cost $1.25 per acre, involved six certificates later assigned to the Dwyer firm amid timberland value increases.
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Salem
State Land Board
A. J. Dwyer Pine Land Company
St. Paul
Deschutes
Dywer Company
Premiums for Good Roads in Salem Plan
Salem's Greater Salem commercial club approves a plan to fund permanent highways into the city. Five adjacent road districts will share a $2,000 pool in premiums of $800, $400, $200, and $100, awarded based on resident contributions of money or labor toward road building. No premium can exceed 40 percent of the value volunteered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Greater
Dairyman Oliver Foresees Adequate Feed in John Day Valley
Grant county dairyman John Day Joseph Oliver says rains and warmth have created practical certainty of ample feed for stock in the John Day valley. He has denied hay scarcity and notes many sheep and cattle driven into the area, signaling improved supply for ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Joseph Oliver
Grant County
John Day Valley
Oliver
Vast coal deposits eyed along the John Day river
Investigations reveal a vast coal belt stretching for miles beside the John Day river. It remains to be proven if thin strata separated by slate and sindatone deepen into a continuous vein thick enough to justify mining. If such veins are formed, the likely value is clear.
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John Day River
Warship May Bring Panama Treaty to Washington
Secretary Hay and the president discussed Panama developments with Secretary Moody present. A U S warship at Colon may carry the Panama canal treaty, ratified yesterday, back to the United States. Consul Gudger is to assist in dispatch, with Admiral Walker conveying the treaty from Panama to Colon. The treaty is expected to reach Washington by December 15.
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Washington
Hay
Panama
Moody
United States
Colon
Gudger
Adinal Walker
Cordwood Shortage Expected Next Season
Cordwood will be scarce and costly for the coming season as state boards sought 8,000 cords for state institutions. Bids opened showed total bids under 4,000 cords with prices $2.95 for second growth and $3.50 for old growth, delivered at $3.75, indicating limited bids and early contract plans.
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Jo Sa
Basswood Blossoms for Bees at Oregon City-Hermann
Anthony of New Era, in this county, reveals he has the state's only buaawood trees on his property. He planted the trees for his apiary of over 100 bee stands. When in bloom they aid honey production and the wood suits box manufacturing. The thin variety is common in Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois and other central eastern states.
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Oregon
Hermann Anthony
New Era
Anthony
Ohio
Pennyvania
General Law Proposed for Recording Fees in Counties
Officials in Clatsop county push a general law at the special session to standardize recording fees across the state. Presently counties levy different charges, causing inconvenience to clerks. County Clerk Clinton suggests a rate of 25 cents per folio to cover recording costs.
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Artoria
Clatsop County
Pramnt
Clinton
Market Prices For Wheat And Commodities Across Regions
The column lists varied produce values including PARTLAND MARKETS items with numbers such as 72¢ for wheat and 10 per ton for Barley-Feel. It covers crops like hard wheat, millet, clover, timothy hay, and vegetables with per unit or per crate prices and notes dairy products and meats with bid prices and per pound or per dozen rates. Entities include Oregon, Walla Walla, Valley, and local farm terms.
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Walla Walla
Shorts
Linsons
Oregon
Petra
Hiutter—Vancy Creamery
Oregon Ranch
Wool—Valley
Painting Heist Hits Omaha Art Estate
Valuables valued at $200,000 vanished after Charles BR Hall and his father of Omaha arranged shipment of 800 paintings from Seattle. The works, intended for St. Louis exposition, were accompanied by a forged will of lading. Two months passed with no trace of the paintings or titles. Hall suspects theft.
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Omaha
St. Louis Exposition
Hive
Charles BR. Hall
Tall
Seattle
Hall
Worldly Polk Must Stay Out From Zion City Edict
Chicago December 5. An order from John Alexander Dowie through his police chief bars all non adherents from Zion City. Zion guards enforce the measure prohibiting anyone not of the faith or a US official from entering the town limits. The decree declares obedience to government only.
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Polk
Chicago
Zion
John Alexander Dowle
Zion Guards
Dowleile
Zion City
United States
Roosevelt to receive estate share from late Gracie
President Roosevelt will receive 40000 dollars from the estate of James Ming Gracie. His children Kerrmit and Ethel will each get 5000 dollars as beneficiaries. Gracie was an uncle by marriage to the president.
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New York
Doo
Roosevelt
Kerrmit
Ethel
James Ming Gracie
Presiden
Water Big Tract Would Divert Payette and Boise Rivers
Government permission sought to divert 2400 cubic feet per second from the Payette and 6200 cfs from the Boise to irrigate about 235,000 acres in the Bolsa Payette valley and surrounding areas. Project would include high and small canals, a dam at Black Rock canyon, pumping to a reinforcing reservoir on Holt river slope, powered by dam electricity. Estimated total cost about 3.2 million dollars with Payette works at 1.2 million and Boise works at 2.0 million.
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Payette
Boise Rivers
Hoise
Idaho
OC. W. Moore
Peter Sona
Boise
Jacob Plowhead
Middleton
J. HH. Lowell
Roswell
Frank Steunenberg
Caldwell
H. A. Partridge
Nampa
KK. M. Kirkpatrick
Paurma
K. Hayon
Edward Allen
Emmett
W. A. Coughanour
Mack Rock Canyon
Holt River
Pointy
Magle Island
New York Ditch
Bolsa and
New York
Eagle Island
Antalde
Black Rock
Hole River
Reclamation Department
D. W. Ross
Washington Feli Poms Wion
Payette River
No Annexation Talk Stems From Washington Visit
Washington reports Benor Galvan, finance minister of the defunct Wong Gil administration of Ban Donlage, prompted revived chatter that ex-president Wong Gil seeks reentry with U S omission, to win a protectorate over San Domingo. State Department says no protectorate or annexation planned, American interference limited to protecting interests. Wasy Gil, the deposed president, is en route to the United States and expected to land in New Orleans tomorrow, then proceed to Washington.
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Washinon
Washington
Benor Galvan
Wong Gil
Ban Donlage
United States
San Domingo
State Department
Thie
Wasy Gil
New Orleans
Canal Treaty Delivered in Panama City Palace
The canal treaty was formally delivered today at the palace in Panama City. United States and Paris observers attended along with the junta members and ministers. The treaty chest was escorted by two policemen to the consulate general for safekeeping before shipment to the United States.
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Panama
United States
Paris
UC Aviteg Staten Connal
Gidger
Junta
Republic
Hermann
Battle Over Mining Claim Sparks Injuries in New Mexico
Three men were wounded and brought to Rincon from the Apache Canyon area after a dispute over a mining claim near Denver. Reports say several others were shot. no women are named. An expert returning from the district says the field is very rich with about 2,400 men now there.
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Denver
Colo
Doe
Rincon
N. M
Nye
Apache Canyon
Tile
France Denies Sale Of St Pierre and Miquelon
Paris December 7. An authoritative denial was issued to reports in America that negotiations are under way for selling St Pierre and Miquelon to the United States. The islands are described as quiet now despite last summer's excitement following the expulsion of the clericals.
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Paris
America
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
France
United States
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