Fourth Erie fish tug shotout by Canadian cruiser Vigilant
In Lake Erie the Canadian cruiser Vigilant fired on the American tug Harry G Barnhurst about five miles over the line as vessels chased near the boundary. Captain Fasel said the Vigilant could have sunk the Barnhurst, which escaped after more than 30 shots wounded the vessel and crew.
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Barnhurst
Magnus Johnson
Fasel
Lake Erie
Alma
Valiant
Soud
Dunne
Southern Pacific Seaboard Line To Guadalajara Report
Reports from Guaymas and Chi huahua indicate surveys and contract work are underway for the Southern Pacific route from Guaymas to Guadalajara. The 3100 mile line from Portland to Guadalajara would become one of the world’s longest seaboard routes upon completion. Heavy rains flood western Missouri and Kansas City areas causing backwater and concern for bridges and packing districts.
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Chihuuahua
Mexico
Guaymas
Southern Pacific
Guadalajara
Portland
Ore
Kansas
Kansas City
Missouri
Argentine
Armourdale
Kan
Kansas Avenue
Paymasters Embezzle Government Funds in Tokio
Three paymasters in Tokio embezzled 165000 dollars of government funds over years. Public reaction is calm, though the prolonged crime may shake trust in naval administration and influence political party opposition. Dr Frederic Cowen’s song The Children’s Home was written in a hansom cab. He later joked that they had made enough little children into angels.
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Tokio
Naval
Frederic Cowen
F. E. Weatherly
Japan Explains Riots Over Police Ban on Meeting
The Japanese legation reports an official view from Tokyo via Mr Hioki charge d affaires. Rioting arose from police efforts to prevent a political mass meeting rather than anti foreigner sentiment. Most Japanese scholars decry the violence and affirm a friendly, united stance toward the United States despite treaty unhappiness.
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Tokio
Washington, D. C
Hiogi
United States
Japan
Jbabsooy
Green Corn Dance Ends at Moyles Hole Near Lawton
At Moyles Hole nine miles north of Lawton Oklahoma the Apache closed their green corn dance at sunrise on Sunday with Geronimo leading. Nearly 1000 visiting whites left when the dance ended at 2 o'clock. The night included a lovers dance for young couples and a healing dance where an old squaw was reportedly cured. About 250 Indians participated in these dances.
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Lawton
Okla
Moyles Hole
Sill
Geronimo
Methodist Pastor Dies While Praying in Baptist Church
Rev. William Robinson, pastor of the Methodist church in Monroe Georgia, collapsed and died during the morning service after briefly attempting to preach. He felt ill and left his own church to attend the Baptist service where he passed away while praying.
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Monroe
William Robinson
Robinson
Ringling Brothers Tent Collapse Kills and Injures in Maryville
In Maryville Missouri a gale toppled Ringling Brothers tents injuring many. Several people were fatally hurt and others seriously injured including Charles Robinson and Edward Booth with multiple broken bones. The crowd of 10 000 witnessed poles and canvas collapse as cages overturned and animals roared.
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Maryville
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Charles Robinson
H. E. Robinson
The
Marysville Tribune
Edward Booth
Booth
J. E. Orme
John Kane
Thomas Clark
Etra
Three Die in Spokane Rail Blast Near Bonners Ferry
Three laborers were killed when a missed hole caused a blast on the Spokane International line near Bonners Ferry Idaho on September 19. The victims named are John Collins L Barrett and Swan Marsh. Their addresses are unknown and the bodies were buried locally.
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Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Spokane International
John Collins
L. Barrett
Swan Marsh
Constitution in Danger at Charlestown Navy Yard
The ancient frigate Constitution once called the first ship of the American navy faces risk of turning turtle and cannot endure many years in its current condition at Charlestown navy yard.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Mayor Houston Missing in Nelson British Columbia
John Houston, mayor of Nelson and BC legislator, editor of the Evening Tribune, has vanished with unknown whereabouts since early August. In Mount Angel a baby born with 12 fingers and 12 toes attracts attention as Dr. J. E. Webb plans further surgery to remove excess digits.
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John Houston
Nelson
B. C
British Columbia
Evening Tribune
Mount Angel
J. E. Webb
Norway and Sweden Near Agreement on Separate Governments
Karlstad Sept 18 official communique says delegates from Norway and Sweden are approaching a modus vivendi for the two separate governments. The statement notes that negotiations may soon yield a definite result and that resort to arms by either power is unlikely.
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Karlstad
Norway
Sweden
Nine Victims of Avon Fuse Factory Explosion
The explosion and fire at the Climax Fuse company works in Avon Connecticut have claimed nine lives. The ruins are still being searched and a total property loss is estimated at $125,000. A separate item notes a Louvain restaurant keeper fined $25 for serving rabbit as hare.
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Avon
Avon, Conn
Climax Fuse Company
Louvain
France
Battle Near Davis Ohio Sparks Shootout and Arrests
Deputy U S Marshals House Looney and Johnson raided an illicit still five miles east of Davis Ohio. A gun battle ensued with hundreds of shots exchanged. House was wounded thrice and may die. Two bootleggers Jim Hayes and Jack Connolly were wounded and captured. 10 others escaped. The wounded were jailed. if House dies, lynching fears rise. Also notes on Ben Hur stage spectacle coming to Spokane with low excursion rates and seat orders info.
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Davis
Ohio
United States
House
Looney
Johnson Sunday
Here
Jim Hayes
Jack Connolly
Lew Wallace
Drury Lane Theatre
London
Spokane
Dan Weaver
American board to meet in North Adams and Williamstown
The American board of foreign missions of the Congregational church will hold its next meeting jointly at North Adams and Williamstown Massachusetts. The meeting marks the haystack centenary and will alternate locations next year. The board voted 46 to 10 against further discussion of tainted money in any form.
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Seattle
Wash
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
The
Congregational Church
North Adams
Williamstown
Mass
American Board of Foreign Missions
Mining notes from Nanaimo and Coeur d'Alenes reveal shifting stakes
Reports from the Coeur d'Alenes indicate the Chesapeake & Tama rack mine is working in rich ore. American Smelting and Refining company gains control of Federal Mining & Smelting with about 3 million dollars in common stock, expanding smelting influence. Idaho Giant shows strong ore, and a Bald Mountain gold ledge reportedly yields high value. Boundary production for the week reaches 16,718 tons. year to date 636,184 tons. Berlin issues licenses for baby carriages and numbers them.
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Coeur d’Alenes
Chesapeake & Tamarack
American Smelters Securities Company
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
American Smelting & Refining Company
Federal
Dairy Farm
California
Charles Sweeny
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Sweeny
Idaho
Mullan
McKinley Mine
Grand Forks
B. C
Bald Mountain
Oregon
Messrs
Bessiers and Dunne
Gold Nugget Group
Boundary
Granby
Spokane Wholesale Produce Prices in New Potatoes and Grains List
Spokane market report lists wholesale prices for produce live stock poultry and eggs creamery products hay and grain including new potatoes at 75c cwt new onions 31c cwt and various fruit prices per case or crate with regional notes for Tacoma Portland Davenport Ritzville Walla Walla Colfax and Minneapolis futures across multiple commodities.
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Columbus
Clapp
Spokane
Prominent Woman in Richmond Kills Self After Family Strife
Mrs Laura Walker Chennault, a leading society figure in the state, committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid. The death follows separation from her husband and distress after her 6 year old son feared her and refused to approach for a kiss.
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Richmond
Laura Walker Chennault
Comforts for Horses Promote Fresh Air in Stables
A historic plan advises placing a front window and sliding sash with a fine mesh screen for horses to enjoy ample air day and night. A sloping roof and braced support shade the head while keeping the opening large enough for ventilation, with the screen closed at night to keep insects out.
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Indianapolis News
Handling Baskets and Rainy Day Farm Tasks
Practical notes on pestle and basket handling using a flat iron or wood piece for dumping. Remedies for slobbers in horses cover causes from mouth to stomach and simple astringent washes. Rainy day chores emphasize inspection, tool maintenance, and readiness for field work.
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Michigan
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Houston
Ben Hur
Massachusetts
American Board of Missions Transfers
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Berlin
Northwestern Wheat
Tacoma
Bluestem
Valley
Davenport
Ritzville
Walla Walla
Colfax
Minneapolis
Northern
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