Local and regional incidents volume in Northwest notes
A roundup of brief reports from the Northwest: infant deaths in Walla Walla from a barn fire, Swallows killed by lightning in Kolhomo, crop losses from high winds in Umatilla County, a Reno Palace Hotel fire causing $2,000 in damage, Josie Kensler seeking a pardon in Idaho, a Leadville girl struck by lightning, Florence Maybrick pardon petition drive, a Nevada man hunted for Oregon murder, and multiple robberies and killings across Oregon, Washington, and Colorado with arrests and trials ongoing.
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Swallows
Kolhomo
Colo
Umatilla County
Urepon
Palace Hotel
Reno
Nevada
Daho Penitentiary
Josie Kensler
Alfred Freely
Anna Barns
Leadville
Shot Riders Injure Pair in Boone Train Altercation
Charles D. Peyhern, 22, and Rudolph Seifert, 29, were shot during a quarrel with two tramps on a northwestern freight train near Boone Louisiana. Peyhernny will probably die. Seifert was shot through the head and may die.
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Charlies
D. Peyhern
R Rudolph Seifert
Northwestern
Boone
Pewherny
Seifert
May Pieper
Fate of Andree Uncertain Explores North Pole Balloon
The Rev Dr Farnles arriving in New York from York Factory brings details on Andree and his companions who vanished two years earlier after their balloon landed north of York. Natives attacked the three explorers and carried off their outfit, sparking reports of their massacre and renewed searches by Hudson Bay interests.
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Iluvyden-Lamapold
Leadville
Ora Iman
Farnles
New York
York Factory
Northwest Territory
Andree
York
Esquaimans
Old Huskie
Fort Churchill
Liskie
Samuel M. Andres
Curiosity
Fred
Arctic
Ralph Alstine
Hadegon Bay Company
Fares
Hudson Bay Company
Jomeine
Amie
Warties
Hal Andree
Solomon AL Andree
Strindlers
Frankel
North Pole
Spitzbergen
André
Esquimans
Hudsons Bay
Snowlew
Andrees
Meir
Marely
Winniper
Alston
Tiudseon Tay Company
Ifm
Pole
Behring Strait
Siberia
Keenland
Franz Josef Land
New Siberian Islands
Alaska
British North
Amelia
Hudson's Bay
Night routine of ex President Kruger described by Utrecht reporter
A Utrecht correspondent narrates ex president Paul Kruger's nightly habits. He retires at five, rises at one, dons dressing gown and slippers, brews tea by spirit lamp, reads and comments Bible texts, then finishes his work until three. The piece also notes Leon Bourgeois and Boterois as French figures and hints at parliamentary prowess.
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Kruger
Utrecht
Paul Kruger
Aelvel
Leon Botrecots
Chamber of Deputies
France
Hague
M. Deschanel
Bourbor
Escaped Convict Hate Trees Leaves Death Trail Across State
The escaped convict Hate Trees from the Salem area eludes posse after a dramatic pursuit. Seen last at Deception Pass near Port Madison, he reportedly aims for Whatcom to meet a friend. Victims include Policeman EE Drresa, Guard Neil Rawley, Deputy Sheriffs Charles Raymond and Jack Williams. Karl Anderson wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennox
Williams
Silver Bow Junction
Mont
James Martin
Lennox
Vance Junction
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Marshal Pass
Tue Mountain
Pug” Ryan
Ernest Conrad
Kokomo
Calo
Sheriff's Posse
State Penitentiary
Judgewens
Ryan
Washington
Colorado
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Salem
Bothell
Deception Pass
Port Madison
Whatcom
EE. E. Drresa
Neil Rawley
Charles Raymond
Jack Williams
Karl Anderson
Mrs H Clay Evans Departs Washington for London
The consul-general to London and Mrs H Clay Evans with their daughter have sailed for England. The Misses Evans will travel during the summer. Their departure is greatly regretted by a large circle of Washington friends who enjoyed their company during residence here.
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London
Washington
H. Clay Evans
England
Misses Evans
Nebraska Farm Wealth Seen in 1900 Census Figures
The 1900 census reports 121,525 farms in Nebraska valued at 557,660,020 with 16 percent in buildings and 4 percent in land and improvements. Farm implements and livestock value adds up to 24,940,000, total farm property at 747,?00,007, and farm product value for 1899 at 70,227,460, mostly animal products. The 1899 gross farm income reached 124,070,856 with a 17 percent return on investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Virginian’s visit notes contrast of social customs
A former Virginian who moved to Australia twenty four years ago visits the country and remarks to a Washington gentleman that he admires some Victorian practices such as mint grown in Victoria and jokes about American juicing methods, revealing regret over past norms.
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Australia
Washington
Victoria
Virginia
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