Chinese Minister Jing Fang recalled from Washington
In August reports note Dr Jing Fang Chinese minister to the United States has been recalled and ordered home. Chang Yin Tang named as successor, with past service in San Francisco and Washington. Baron Takahira leaves for Seattle to aid treaty revisions and resuming duties in Washington this fall.
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Eton
Peca
Jing Fangs
United Staten
Washington
Baa
Wanhingja
Yuan Shai Kai
Tao Tai
Shanghai
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Shai Kai
Rpen
United States
Chang Yin Tang
Fom
San Francesco
Nose
Officer Demonstrates Torpedo Tube Escape From Submarine
Washington August 10 The Navy reports Midshipman Teneth Whiting commanded the Porpoise at Manila in a test of escaping a submarine through a torpedo tube. Whiting crawled 60 to 70 feet underwater, entered the tube as it opened and closed, and when torpedo discharge occurred, he grabbed the port as water surged in and was projected upward to the surface unhurt by the demonstration.
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Washington
Navy Department
Haw
Teneth Whiting
Porpoise
Manila
Whiting
Cavite
Timber land valuation set to rise after cruise report
Timber land in Landa and South Bend areas will see higher assessments after survey cruisers boosted figures. Some tracts show radical increases, including a quarter section near Willamette Pulp & Paper Co in Portland. Prior rolls listed land at 5000 dollars, with new valuations expected around 414000. County timber lands were cruised at a cost of 140000, and all timber lands now appear assessed per the report.
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South Bend
Saaly
Willamette Pulp & Paper
Portland
Mad Scramble for Landa at Suttle Lake Shore Property
A chaotic rush for shore land at Suttle Lake Union featured bidders seeking parcels not yet submerged. Public auction at courthouse steps last week drew four bidders aiming for property valued far above assessed worth, with prices reportedly several times the appraisal.
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Landa
Lake Union
Labor groups plan parade for Samuel Gompers return
Plan in Washington calls for a monster parade October to honor Samuel Gompers return from Europe where he studied continental labor conditions. Central Labor Union meetings aim to set the date and conclude with a convention hall gathering.
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Plan Gompers
Shington
Oe Return
Samuel Gom- Pert
Europe
Washtee Central Labor Union
Cost of Special Session In Conjecture And Debate
A fragmentary report from Aug 12 discusses Congress tariff decisions and estimated costs. It mentions a rough figure of 164,000 dollars and notes uncertainty over how the bill's disposition will be handled by the Senate.
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Congress
United States
Senate
Crop Report Details Wheat and Corn Yields in Nation
Washington reports winter wheat total yield 632.92 million bushels and average 90.8, with corn at 84.4 and spring wheat 1.6. Preliminary winter wheat per acre around 16.5 bushels. oat yields average 88.3 last month. Proportion of last year’s oats in farmers’ hands about 3.3 percent.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary Ballinger to report withdrawals of power sites
Secretary Ballinger will tell Congress in December about many withdrawals of temporary water power sites in the West to guide legislation. Acting Secretary Wilson withdrew 6,690 acres in Montana and Utah, including 1,222 acres along the Yellowstone, 4,268 along the Hell Gate, 1,160 along the Judith, and 240 along Ashley creek in Utah.
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Washington
Ballinger
Congress
Wilson
Montana
Utah
Yellowstone River
Hell Gate River
Judith River
Slong Ashley Creek
Ballinger Pinchot clash fuels Washington rumors
In Washington on August 12 observers foresee a split between Secretary Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot as Pinchot backers argue Ballinger will be dismissed after evidence they say shows he aided the water power trust.
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Washington
Ballinger
Forester Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Pinchot
Water-Power Trust
Government stamp guarantees Philippine tobacco quality
Purchasers of Philippine tobacco will receive a government stamped guarantee of quality and cleanliness. The stamp will appear on every imported package with a certificate detailing material quality and workmanship. The measure supports compliance with the new Philippine tariff law.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
United States
Bradley seeks share of ex Senator Brown estate in Utah courts
Mrs Annie Bradley plans to sue in Salt Lake City for half of the $126000 Brown estate claiming she and Brown s two children are his offspring. The Utah case stems from the Raleigh hotel killing of ex Senator Arthur Brown two years ago and the murder trial evidence.
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Brown
Washington
Arthur Brown
Utah
Raleigh
Mra
Annie Bradley
Salt Lake City
Bradley
Tariff Experts May Be Five as Taft Chooses
Washington August 10 the Treasury department announced the board of tariff experts to be appointed by the president might consist of five instead of three. The number is discretionary with President Taft and no selections have been made yet.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Taft
Government Crop Report Details State Wheat Output
Government crop report lists winter wheat at 16,051,000 bushels and spring wheat outputs for 1909, with figures indicating preliminary estimates and percentage changes. The data reflects state by state totals and indicates overall production trends for the season.
Stockholm Strikers Target All Transport Amid King Mediation
In Stockholm on August 10, King Gustav intervened to urge a quick compromise in the nation wide strike. He summoned leaders from both sides to a palace conference after a cabinet meeting approved his message. The outcome remained unclear as printers threatened a new walkout and unions vowed broad protests including blocking wagons with badges and hindering streetcar service.
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Stockholm
Gustav
Sedow
Lindquist
Federation of Trades Unions
Theing
National Labor Union
Union
Corea Sore Spot Again Amid Border Tensions
Victoria readers learn that Cheintao near the Corean border could spark greater trouble between Japan and China than the Antung Maukden railway dispute. Reported Chinese 3,000 troops clashed with Japanese police. Chinese and Corean boycott of Japan declared.
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Cheintao
May avert strike in Chicago streetcar dispute
Chicago reports no streetcar strike likely by tomorrow night as wage offers based on service length are prepared by Chicago City Railway president Mitten and Chicago Railways president Roach. Auditors assess wage advances, with both sides preferring direct settlement over arbitration.
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Chicago
Mitten
Chicago City Railway Company
John M. Roach
Chicago Railways Company
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Attendance Soars
Seattle reports 1,744,861 visitors in the first half of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Officials estimate total attendance will exceed 4,600,000 by the close on October 16 based on August and September trends.
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Seattle
Search for Lost Steamer Waratah Off East African Coast
The Capetown government orders an east African coast search for survivors from the steamer Waratah missing for over two weeks. About 300 aboard, half women and children, were believed to have perished when a gale struck before the vessel was due to reach harbor.
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Capetown
Cape Colony
Africa
Bolivian Revolt Likely Amid Villazon Inauguration Doubts
From La Paz Bolivia August 10 reports say despite a set inauguration for Dr Don Elidoro Villazon next Thursday many doubt the program will be fulfilled because of his friendship toward Argentina. The situation is described as the most serious yet with sensational events expected.
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Lapaz
Bolivia
Don Elidoro Villazon
Republic
Argentina
China Gives Her Consent
Tokio Aug 8 It is believed the Chinese minister to Japan has received Pekin instructions to withdraw the government plan to reconstruct the Antung Mukden railroad and convert it into a standard gauge line.
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China
Tokio
Japan
Pekin
Antung-Mukden
Girls Pick Winners In Land Drawing Event
Spokane August 10. The city watches as 106000 envelopes hold land applications for the Flathead Coeur d Alene and Spokane Indian reservations. Judge James W. Witten opens the drawing with Helen Hamilton and assistants selecting envelopes while officials report smooth progress and 1500 daily allotments.
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Spokane
Helen Hamilton
Boyd
Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation
Flathead
Spokane Indian Reservation
James W. Witten
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Miss Hamilton
Christine Donlan
Harriet Post
Witten
Irrigation Congress Opens with Ode and Debate on Capital
Spokane hosts the Irrigation Congress with a 250 voice chorus. Governor Hay of Washington delivers the welcome address. Mayor Pratt speaks for the city. George E. Barstow presides. Debate surrounds private capital’s interference with reclamation projects. Potential next meeting sites include San Francisco Pueblo and Denver. The new constitution privilege is adopted.
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Spokane
Congress
Hay
Washington
Pratt
George E. Barstow
Barstow
Gooding
Idaho
Pardee
California
Mondell
Wyoming
San Francisco
Pueblo
Colo
Denver
Bank Guaranty Law Goes Into Effect in Texas
Texas banks may choose between two deposit protection plans in the new guaranty law. The law, modeled on Oklahoma’s, was enacted in the recent special session and became operative yesterday. Banks may adopt the guaranty fund plan or the bond security plan to protect depositors.
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Austin
Texas
Oklahoma
Fire destroys 20 homes in South Chicago killing six
A large blaze in South Chicago today swept 20 residences, causing at least six deaths. Many occupants reportedly died in their beds, with several children feared burned. Most victims were Polish refugees living in crowded tenements, lacking escape routes.
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Chicago
Polea
Wellman May Soon Fly From Spitsbergen Balloon Shed
Advices from Spitsbergen say repairs to the Walter Wellman polar expedition balloon shed have been completed and preparations are underway for an attempt to reach the North Pole. The base is in Norway with renewed equipment for the voyage.
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Wellman
Tromace
Norway
Sp Tzenbergen
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Pinchot Hailed At Irrigation Congress In Spokane
Gifford Pinchot chief forester of the United States received a five minute ovation at the National Irrigation congress session in Spokane. He denounced the water power trust and warned of corporate influence on committees.
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Fight Water Trust
Spokane
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Pinchot
Congress
Long
Northwest
Nicosel
Seattle
E. T. Allen
United States District Forester
E. M. Griffith
Wisconsin
E. T. Campbell
Canada
J. N. Teal
Joint Conservation Committee
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Politica
Hooker
Board of Control
Judge Witten resumes Coeur d'Alene draw amid fewer enthusiasts
Spokane reports Judge Witten continuing the Coeur d'Alene reservation lottery with several hundred spectators. Clerks proofread, typeNames are recorded, and winners must verify identity. The first rejection involved A. D. Boughman of Charlotte Michigan for improper notary authorization.
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Spokane
A. D. Boughman
Charlotte
Mich
Edwin L. Coy
Ellerton R. Bayles
Fire Sparks Pot Hunt Near Hopland California
A forest fire driven by strong winds skirted Duncan Peak near Hopland allowing hotel guests and workers to join a sudden hunting spree. Hundreds of deer hares rabbits and other game fled into fields and were hunted with rifles shotguns and pistols for hours. Fourteen deer and a brown bear were killed.
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Ukiah
Cal
Duncan Peak
Hopland
Alain
Opium Suppression Sparks Chinese Rebellion
Report from Victoria dated August 10 cites Monteagle dispatches on the Shensi and Kansu uprising. Local magistrate harshly suppressed opium use by mutilating a local vagrant opium smoker, prompting the populace to revolt and attack the magistrate.
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Victoria
B.C
Monteagle
Shensi
Kansu
Spain Suffers Heavy Losses in Morocco Uprising
Lisbon dispatch reports Duarto de Noticias estimates twelve thousand Spaniards killed in Morocco fighting and in the home uprising. The article notes grave danger from the entire King movement and cites government concerns about the volatile situation spreading nationwide.
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Spain
Lisbon
Morocco
Duarto de Noticias
Avera
World News Roundup of Unrest and Advances Across Nations
A collage of international items includes Persia’s young shah marriage, unrest in Northern Mexico, a deadly London heat wave, Barcelona executions, a Milton fire, and riots in Stockholm. Reports also note rail and railway policy talks in Greece, Crete disputes, suffragist Mrs Parkhurst visiting the U S, and labor clashes in Canada.
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the Shah of
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Crete
Mra. Parkhurst
Willian K. Payne
Minster Wu
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Albert A. Pope
Monticello
N.Y
Madison, Wis
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Kiel
Germany
Alps
Samuel R. van Sant
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Brazil
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