Bonaparte Eyes Prosecutions in Harriman Antitrust Inquiry
A Lenox dispatch reports Attorney General Bonaparte intends criminal prosecutions in the Interstate Commerce investigation of the Harriman railroad system. He says he would jail prominent trust leaders where law and evidence justify, pursuing superiors rather than mere underlings.
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New York
New York Times
Lenox
Mass
Harriman
Bonaparte
Washington
Department of Justice
French Demand Safeguards for Europeans in Tangier and Morocco
At Tangier on August 8 the French Charge demanded that Moroccan authorities place Casa Blanca under French military command the security of French citizens in Fez and inland towns be guaranteed prompt reparation for Dr Manchamp’s murder and swift progress on Algeciras reforms. A French dispatch-boat Anato le was requisitioned and a guard for the French Consulate to Rabat will be landed.
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Tangier
Mohammed Ef Torres
Anatole
Casa Blanca
Rabat
Fez
Manchamp
Algeciras
Cosa
Sparahips
Galilee
de Aw
Pean R
Cosa Blan
Thalnder
Casa Blanes
Spain
Caglanena
Natole
Blanca
Whietie
Brakes Controversy Spurs Railways to Consider New System
Western railway managers face criticism over air-brakes failing to control rapid trains. Allegations claim railroads refuse to adopt the Westinghouse brake, though tests show it to be 50 percent more effective than current systems.
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Acago
Western Railway
Pennsylvania
Westinghouse
Japanese Trade Journal editor studies Coast conditions
Victoria South Carolina Aug editor Tatsuya of the Tokyo Japanese Trade Journal arrived to study the condition of Japanese on the coast. He noted few new difficulties beyond San Francisco Seattle complaints, and said Japanese who misunderstood real conditions had been less vocal about issues.
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Japan
Victoria
S.C
Tatsuya
Tokyo
San Francisco
Yamoaka
Hattori
Seattle
Taira
Moorish Forces in Tangier Deposit Arms at French Consulate
A Tangier dispatch reports Moorish troops from Casa Blanca have surrendered arms and ammunition, depositing them at the French consulate. The Moorish protectors have entrusted the city’s defense to Franco Spanish forces in the latest development.
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Paris
Tangier
Casa Blanca
Chicago Telegraphers Strike After Los Angeles Uprising
Chicago telegraph operators with Western Union quit en masse at 10 pm following a dispute over non union workers in Los Angeles. Harry Price ordered reinstatement, but the overland division workers refused to relocate, leaving about 70 men sent home. Morning papers and day shift operators faced walkouts as union officials warned of broader action city wide.
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Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Los Angeles
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Overland
Harry Price
Price
Fanatics Wage Holy War Sparks North African Turmoil
The looting of Casa Blanca by native tribesmen inflames anti foreign sentiment across coastal towns. Fear of a general outbreak grows as Rabat preaches a holy war and Europeans race to flee Tangier. French and Spanish marines restore order after a prolonged bombardment and initial lawlessness.
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London
Casa Blanca
Rabat
Tangier
France
Two Salvador Warships Ready for Three and Six Months Provisions
Aug 9 report says the Salvador warship Arcata is provisioned for three months with ammo and quick firing guns. The second warship President is provisioned for six months with heavy armament. Both ships are painted gray and reinforced with extra armor in readiness to sail or follow.
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Salvador
San Francisco
Arcata
Remarkable Meteor Seen Over El Paso At Dawn
A remarkable meteor was observed in El Paso at 4 18 this morning moving from the southwest to the northeast. It looked like a comet with a ball sized body and a tall tail, from which showers of meteors fell continuously. The ball appeared pale yellow while the tail was white and it did not seem to descend.
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el Paso
Texans Amend Constitution in Austin August election
Voters across the state approved amendments including provisions for a women’s home a public utility road tax and tighter pay scales for public officers while others related to the legislature may have passed pending final counts
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Austin
Texas
Russia Plans Rebuilding St Petersburg Battlefleet this Year
The Aug Department intends to reconstruct battleships of a low type in the current year. Projected fleet includes 12 inch gun batteries and turbine engines. Target speed 18 knots with design placements and armament outlines.
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Russia
Bt. Petersburg
Oregon fire limits push brick construction along Willamette
Eugene officials extend fire limits after August 6 blaze. North Willamette streets will see brick or stone buildings, with most sidewalks replaced by cement or board walks. James Sanford plans a modern brick building this fall, while the Berman lot also receives brick.
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Eugene
Willamette Street
James Sanford
Willamette
Hop Outlook Bright for Woodburt Hop Harvest
A thorough local inspection reports a larger hop yield this season in Woodburt section with mostly choice quality. Lice largely gone, old yards improving, new yards strong, and experts expect an excellent record overall.
State Printer Busy With Journal Indexes
Salem Secretary of State Benson completed indexes to the House and Senate journals of the last Legislature and handed them to the State Printer for printing. Printer Duniway expects the journals printed bound and ready for distribution by mid month, breaking a previous delay record.
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Salem
Benson
House
Senate
Duniway
Albany College appoints Frank R. Zug to history sociology and economics chair
Rev Frank R Zug of Charleston Indiana is chosen for Albany College history sociology and economics chair. He graduates from Park College Missouri and Princeton Theological Seminary and did post graduate work at Princeton University. He has years of experience in preaching and teaching and will arrive soon to arrange for the next school year.
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Albany
Frank R. Zug
Charleston
Ind
Albany College
Park College
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton
Zuge
Princeton University
New Portland Frisco Express Train to Port land El Paso and Los Angeles
General Manager E. and Calvin ordered express train service expanded from San Franciseco to Portland El Paso and Los Angeles within a week. A train already runs to Ogden and its success prompted the extension. The service will run express and mail and may carry baggage.
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San Franciseco
E. &. Calvin
Hops Gring Good Price in Oregon City Contracts Filed
Market notes show hops priced around fifteen cents in Oregon City with three contracts on record at the County Recorder's office. Prices for Portland area produce range from wheat to butter and eggs, listing grains, hay, fruit, and produce with varied per unit costs and tonnage references.
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Oregon City
County Recorder
C. EB
Ed. C. F
H. A
Hillsboro Hop Crop Falls Short in Washington County
Washington county yields this season are projected at about 6000 bales, down from 4000 last year’s, due to poor cultivation caused by bad weather lice and spray costs and blight in many yards. Quality remains up to standard with the county leading the state.
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Salem
Hope
Hillsboro
Washington County
Lane County Keeps Up Hop Harvest Outlook
Lane County expects a hop harvest near last season's level if all is gathered. Prospective low prices for hops and high future prices may deter some picking, but three small yards have been dug this year. Dry cool weather has favored growing and quality stands above average.
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Lane County
Eugene
Hops Early in Dallas District Brace for Light Crop
Hops in the Dallas district show an early start but face a likely light harvest due to growers planting extra hedges to cut costs. Vermin appeared in most yards yet heat and spraying keep them in check. Prospects of low prices led many growers to cultivate Hehdy, reducing overall yield, though picker turnout remains strong.
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Dallas
Harvest Hop Picking Expected to Begin September 1
Weather favorable prompts anticipated hop harvest in Aurora with crop size and quality likened to a strong prior year. Hot spell has damaged some vines but picking should start around September 1, about five to ten days earlier than last season.
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Aurora
Notice for Publication Departing Interior Department Sale
A notice states a land sale action under the Interior Department with details of proof of continuous residence and witnesses. The sale will occur before the U.S. Commissioner on a specified date.
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Dalle
Madrasa
Oregon
U's
Madras
Fragmentary notice from unclear events in a local parish
Fragments describe a chaotic scene with references to a Mor barded Moorett incident, a guard, and a family tragedy. Names and places are garbled, but mentions of a director, protection, and legal action imply a public safety or court context. The text is too damaged to extract a clear single event or outcome.
Telegraph Operators Walk Out Across Major Cities
Chicago leads in a nationwide walkout as Western Union and Postal Telegraph operators quit. About 600 in Chicago join 1,500 nationwide, demanding $6 an hour and 1.5 time for overtime, union recognition, and improved conditions. Companies vow to fight the action.
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Chicago
Western Union Graph Company
United States
Postal
iTelegraphers’ Union
Ubeatle
Kraph
Western Union i
Salt Lake City
Helena
Fae City
Dallas
Worth
Colorado Springs
Denver
New Orleans
France May Have to Stay in Morocco After Algeciras
Paris reports suggest France may be forced to remain in Morocco after the Algeciras agreements. Foreseen to burden security duties, a prolonged occupation could occur if the country cannot withdraw, with Britain already conducting bombardments influencing actions in Egypt and Crete.
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France
Paris
Algeciras
Morocco
Porta
Fea
Britain
Beypt
Tel
Tel el Keble
Monument to Victor Hugo Planned for Brussels
In Brussels on August 10 a simple monument honoring Victor Hugo will be placed on the battlefield ground where the battle occurred. Count Louis Cavant organized the national souvenir project and will oversee the memorial which will bear the inscription To Victor Hugo Mortal Bard of Waterloo. The memorial is planned for dedication by year’s end.
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Victor Hugo
Brussels
Hugo
Louis Cavant
Waterloo
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Dividends Delayed
The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad reports no dividend for the first half of June. Net earnings after charges were $2,947,361 for the period, while stockholders expected $6,868,960 for the half year, indicating a shortfall.
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New York
York Central
Hudson River — Road Company
Macens SB
Unclear OCR Fragment: Half Moon Bay Reference
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Columbia Life Raf Ban Pranciace and Half Moon Bay. It references an oar with initials possibly Sparks from the Ark and a person named Sparks. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Columbia Life Raf
Ban Pranciace
Columbia
Half Moon
Golden Gate
Sparks
The
Ark
Amon
Mysterious plague hits towns in the north region
Reports describe a strange illness spreading in northern areas including Phoenix and Arla with unclear symptoms. Several cases have occurred in the past days and local authorities work to diagnose and contain the outbreak.
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Phoenix
Arla
Wickenwoodomises
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