Town Gutted by Fire in Helens Or Burned for $50,000
A blaze originating at the Taylor Hotel in Bt. Helens Oregon destroyed much of the business district at 2:40 am. The fire swept through hotels, stores, offices, and residences, with two men escaping by jumping from a window. No lives lost though several narrowly escaped. Loss estimated around 45 000 to 50 000 with little insurance. City expects a rebuilt town from ashes.
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Bt. Helens, Or
Taylor Hotel
Cowhlltz Street
Strand
Eitiens
M. C. Gray
W. H. Dolman
Oriental Hotel
Cruler Waloon
Bt. Helena
HW. BK. Quick
W. HW. Powell
Jack McKie
Tammany Hall
Mockle Show
Lopa Tree
Mickle Bron
Ross
M.C. Gray
Portland
Columbia River
Panama protests in vain over canal ports plan
New York, Sept 16 Rear Admiral Walker head of the Panama commission said the United States intends to keep two open ports in the canal zone despite Panama government protests. He predicted no trouble over Ancon and Cristobal free ports and noted an agreement may be reached to assist Panama without broad patrols. Excavation work is now proceeding twice as fast at half the cost under the French administration.
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New York
Walker
Panama Commission
Colon
United States
Canal Cone
Panama
Hoe
Ancon
Iathmun
Cristob
Porte
Ing
Adinien
Walther
Removal of United States Consul General McWade in Canton
President Roosevelt removed United States Consul General McWade at Canton China from office today after an investigation ordered by Assistant Secretary Pierce into several US consulates in China and Japan. Pierce’s report to the president supported the charges against McWade. The order was issued this afternoon.
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Oynter Bay
L. 1
Rober M. McWaude
United States
Canton
China
Roosevelt
Pierce
Orient
Japan
McWade
Calchae Released by Prize Court After Capture
The prize court in Vladivostok releases the British steamer Calchae captured en route from Puget Sound to Japan by the Vladivostok squadron. Neutral portions of the cargo are returned. flour cotton and timber bound for Japan remain detained for three months to allow owners time to appeal.
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Vladivostok
Prise Court
Puget Sound
Porte
Japan
Rae alan venwe Lana dismantling ordered yet delayed
In Oyater Bay New York on September 16 officials indicated it is reasonably certain the Rae alan venwe Lana will be dismantled and kept where it is until the Ranwo Japan war ends. A final decision may not come for a day or two.
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Oyater Bay
N. Y
Lana
Russian Lena In San Francisco Harbor Drydock Status
The Lena crisis in San Francisco grows as the five federal departments debate who handles it. Admiral Goodrich ordered a preliminary ship inspection and temporary repairs, while eight months may be needed for new armor. Internment and crew options remain undecided as possibilities loom.
Japanese Forts Strengthened as Skirmishes Persist
The September 8 Port Arthur Novikrai notes intensified Japanese fortification near Rihlongshan and ongoing outpost clashes at Port Arthur. On September 6 Russian scouts abducted five Japanese sentinels, triggered alarms by bells, and Japanese forces briefly repelled them. Russians seized a trench, leaving 46 Japanese dead. two distant junks brought Polanten villagers and 187 Chinese deportees, while a Russian officer party was captured at Port Dalny. Polanten villagers complain of Russian pillage and requisition of food. Reports say Russian powder at Port Arthur poses issues, and Rabell shot from Golden Hill killed four Russian troops among Roasian forces.
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Cheloo
Port Arthur
Polanten
Port Dalny
Rabell
Golden Hill
J W Casnr Tray Pass Agent Rates and Info
J W Casnr Tray Pass Agent offers rates and pamphlets. For information contact the address provided.
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J. W. Casnr
Tray
Pas
Strikes Trigger Savage Attacks at Chicago Stockyards
A wave of violence erupted in Chicago on September 14 as nonunion workers at the stockyards were attacked. In Halstead and Root streets crowds dragged two women from a Root Street car, injuring Annie Cook and Mattie Jasper, with Jasper suffering a facial injury from a brick. A westbound car was struck, injuring passengers including Fremont Bloom and Annie Crodone. A brewer’s driver, Anton Abatra, was hit and his scalp cut. Police dispersed the mob. another riot near Princeton Avenue saw seven Black workers assaulted, John Sims sustaining severe injuries including a fractured kneecap and a broken jaw.
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Chicago
Halstead
Root Streets
Annie Cook
Mattie Jasper
Halstead Street
Page
Wan
S¢Remont Bloan
Annie Crodone
Anton Abatra
Prim
Chris Lyona
Root Street
Princeton Avenue
John Sims
Russian Lena Vessel Puts in for Repairs at San Francisco
The Lena, a Russian transport with Captain Berst enky in command, arrived for repairs at Union Ironworks after a 19 day voyage from Vindivostok via Bayaniwa and Sakhalin. Carrying 23 guns and 497 crew plus 21 officers, the steel hull ship, built in 1895 in Hebbom England, measures 10 225 tons with a speed of 194 knots and a 24 foot draught. London Brassey’s Navy Annual lists her as a volunteer cruiser and transport, awaiting Washington guidance on how long she will stay.
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Lana
Ber- Stenky
Vindivostok
Bayaniwa
Sakhalin Islands
Lena
Berlinsky
Ing
Union Ironworks
Brasseya
Navy Annual
Rumian
Brassey
Hebbom
England
Washington
Official Directory United Atatee Land OMeere The Dalles Oregon
The Sixth Judicial District lists the Circuit and Prosecuting Attorney offices in The Dalles Oregon with names including T. G. Halsey and the Heceiver designation. The entry records district structure and key officials for the period.
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the Dalles
Oregon
Sixth Judicial District
Circuit Rag Oe
Erto Vetsenoenrves Esspiret
St. Detha
T. G. Halsey
Americans Watch the Lena Off San Francisco Harbor
The destroyer Paul Jones under Lt. G C Davison moved to an anchorage near the Lena with a Marblehead launch carrying Midshipman Davia and four armed Marines. The vessel remains under strict neutrality enforcement to prevent aid or harm and to guard against any hostile actions or repeated Maine incident in port.
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San Francisco
Spet
Paul Jones
G.C. Davison
Lena
Marblehead
Davia
Maine
Oregon Irrigation Convention in Ontario Oregon
The Oregon irrigation association will hold its convention in Ontario September 19 20 and 21 with speakers including Senator Mitchell and Governor Chamberlain. Premiums exceed 1000 for fruit displays including a 100 silver loving cup. Rail rates include full fare going and one third fare returning. The city offers ample accommodation and promises attendees will be well compensated.
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Oregon Irrigation Association
Ontario
Oregon
Henator Mitchell
Williamson and
Hermann
Chamberlain
Morrison
Idaho
D. W. Rose
United States Geological Survey
Glaseman
Ogden
Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon County
Oregon Short Line
Association
Precinct Diecers Justice Role Change
A local public notice announces changes to precinct roles with Justices of the Peace and a constable position to be filled. The document lists duties and eligibility requirements for interim and permanent appointments.
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Justices of the Peace
Med
Canadian train held up near Vancouver by masked robbers
The transcontinental express was halted 35 miles from Vancouver by six masked men who rifled baggage and express cars, taking about 7000. The crew were forced to move the safes, and police pursued as authorities investigate a rumored robbery linked to a mine cash.
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Vancouver
B. C
Vancouer
Canada
Cariboo
Tie
End of Lumber Combine in British Columbia
End of the lumber combine in the Canadian Northwest reported in Vancouver. Fifty mountain mills in British Columbia have refused exclusive sales to Northwest retailers. Mills will sell to any cash buyer. The provincial government refuses to remove prohibitive tax on logs exported to Washington State. One third of loggers in British Columbia have gone out of business.
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Vancouvr
B. C
Canadian Northwest
British Columbia
Northwest
Washington
Russian Forces Pull Back From Mukden in orderly retreat
At Peterborough Sept 14 reports say General Russian troops are falling back toward Tiepan and no serious actions expected at Mukden. Dispatches indicate government control is being established slowly and in an orderly fashion. The two armies remain in touch with no combat reported.
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Peterbourg
Europatkin
Mukden
Natoma Vineyard Winery Burns in Sacramento Area Fire
A major blaze destroyed the Natoma Vineyard winery near Sacramento, along with its fermenting plant and distillery. The facility, one of the state’s largest, caused an estimated loss likely reaching $800,000.
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Sacramento
Cal
Natoma Vineyard
Thin City
American River
Natoma
Calif Promotion committee invited to Portland fair 1905
San Francisco reports President Goode of the Lewin Clark exposition invites the California Promotion committee to visit the Portland fair next year. The proposal suggests Californians attend as a group and extend the annual business men's excursion to the Oregon metropolis in 1905, aligning with the committee's original plan.
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San Francisco
California
Explosion wrecks barber shop in New York
The barber shop of Joseph Stravelli on Third Avenue was blown up just before 1 am injuring six tenants of the house and alarming 20 families. A letter signed by a "Black Hand" had demanded $500 six weeks earlier with a threat to his safety if unpaid.
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New York
Joseph Stravelli
Third Avenue
Stravelli
First Avenue
Thirty-eight Street
Robbery Investigated in Newport Case Tied to Mrs Flagler
Word from New York reports detectives probing a Newport robbery involving Mrs. H Fingler of New York. A chatelaine bag containing money and jewels worth several thousand dollars was stolen. The theft date is unknown but suspected to have occurred in mid August when Mrs Flagler last visited Newport.
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Newport
R. J
New York
The Milwaukee Great Railway Pioneer Limited
The Milwaukee a familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway runs the Pioneer Limited trains daily between St. Paul and Chicago and Omaha and Chicago. Connections with all Transcontinental lines assure best service. Luxurious coaches electric lights steam heat. Tickets via The Milwaukee to any point in the United States or Canada at all agents.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
Union
Great Railway
St. Paul
Omaha
United States
Canada
Riot and Vandalism Across Colhynia and Kiefl Regions
In Royno Colhynia on September 4 anti semitic rioting injured several and looted shops. A similar outbreak in Smela Kiefl required troops. Ninety eight houses and 14 shops were pillaged with serious injuries and many rioters arrested. The affair lasted for several hours.
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St. Petersburg
Royno
Colhynia
Smela
Kiefl
Only Half of Men Taken Back at Chicago Stockyards
It is estimated that about 10,000 men applied for work at the stockyards today. About 4,800 of the applicants were taken back by the packers. Many of the nonunion men failed to report for work, but a number, on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rail lines, provided dramatic faction among the union men.
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Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Britain protests Spain over Baltic fleet coal at Corunna
The Heraldo reports Britain protest to Spain after Spain acceded to France’s request to let the Russian Baltic fleet coal and stay at Corunna longer than international law allows.
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Maidid
The
Heraldo
Great Britain
Spain
France
Coranna
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