Frink Nominated Governor as Republicans Meet
August 17 Washington Republicans held their state convention nominating J M Frink for governor by acclamation. A heated contest over superintendent of public instruction pitted K B Bryan against the Laghe faction, sparking sharp debate in the King county delegation and a row, concluded with Bryan unseated by a clear majority.
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Tacumna
Wash
J. M. Frink
King
K B. Bryan
Obebalis
Joefessor Hiryau
King County
Professor Laghwe
Aim
Seattle
Pierce County
Uryan
Republican platform support in Washington state pledge
Fragmented political text praises Republican rule and President McKinley, touts restoration of public order, territorial gains, and national strength. It endorses the Philadelphia platform, pledges party loyalty in state and county races, and urges railroad growth and protection of United States interests.
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Washington
Mckinler
Indoree
Hawaiian
Spain
Lorto Rico
Philippines
Kim
Philadelphia
W. Cuchueis
United States
Train collision near Rome kills many injures many
A midnight rail accident from Rome to Florence caused 19 deaths and 40 injuries, with 15 serious. Notable passengers included Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Peter of Russia and the Turkish mission, who survived. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margherita rushed to the scene to oversee rescue efforts.
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Rowme
Timow
Riome
Florence
Peter of
Kussia
Torkal
Hnnorbert
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Virlene
Guirinal
Grand Duke
Quirinal
San Francisco Strike Over Eight Hour Day Begins
The Millmen's Union with the Building Trades Council starts an eight hour day strike in San Francisco and Oakland mills. Nonunion or shut down options loom as 15 000 builders risk unemployment if no settlement is reached before week’s end. No wage increase requested. demand is same pay for ten hours.
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San Francisco
Building Tradee Council
Andrew Wilkie
Mechanic's
Franulevo
Bay Cities
Olne
Fatal Blunder Kills and Wounds Soldiers in Yang Tsun Attack
A cable from Che Foo dated August 9 via Shanghai reports Russian artillery opening fire on American troops at Yang Tsun. Many U S soldiers were killed or wounded before the error was found. The Fourteenth Regiment attacked Chinese trenches and occupied a Chinese position before Russian shells hit the troops.
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New York
Che Foo
Shanghai
Cave
Yang Tsun
Amd
Stabbed Italian in New York as vendetta feud erupts
James Bye fame an Italian is stabbed to death with a stiletto in New York. His brother Angelo withholds the killer's name. A quarrel involving Italians over King Humbert's rule leads to a deadly affray. The assailant remains at large.
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Stabkesn
New York
James Bye Fame
Angelo
Syelanes
Crotos Lake
Humbert
Eujoginrd
James Syeine Wee
Brenet
Identity of Huge Robbers Kaness City Angest 16.4 special
Report identifies a gang named Jagres and Tom Jones linked to a large heist. Rewards offered include 6000 dollars for Micscer and 1560 dollars for Jouss deed. Authorities mention Goodland Kansas and routes through Missouri and Texas.
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Kaness City
Goodland
Kan
Pacific
Bo Jagres
Tom Jones
Missouri
Texas
Columbia River Improvement Urged for Drydock and Naval Station
The message argues for a major project at the Columbia River mouth to include a government drydock and naval station. It cites growing Pacific commerce and naval needs, with fleets and army transport requiring repair facilities and secure harbor access. Congress is urged to include the improvement in the next river and harbor bill to keep pace with Pacific development.
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Columbia River
Washington
Anguet
Far East
Pacific
Columbia
Pacific Coast
Rioting in New York After Police Murder Sparks Violence
A night of race riots in New York follows the murder of Policeman Thorpe by Arthur Harris. About 60 injured, 50 plus arrested as hundreds of officers and ambulances respond. Widespread west side unrest from 28th Street to Longacre Square with seven carloads of ammunition reported.
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New York
Policeman Thorpe
Arthur Harris
Lloyd Lee
Kennedy
Lee
Thorpe
West Side
Twenty-eighth Street
Longacre Square
Forty Second Street
Eighth and
Ninth Avenues
Ami
Kppt
Dbuwe
Norfolk
Spanien
Cues
Ogien
Utah
San Francisco
Fragmented OCR Mystery Item Reflects Damaged Report
A garbled OCR slice mentions injuries and a protest related to an emperor figure, with broken phrases about ministers, a mine, and facial features. Unable to determine a coherent event or entities beyond vague references.
Klondike gold output seen at 1900 year end
The Klondike gold yield for 1900 is projected at 25.9 million dollars. Advances in mining gear and better knowledge lower production costs, making previously unprofitable ground viable. Wages remain around five dollars per day with board. relocations on creeks are restricted by Canada, affecting prospector activity while capital flows in.
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Dannon
Y. T
Klondike
Eldorado
Nome
Koyukuk
Birch Creek
Dawson
Tanapa Alstrict
United States
Valdes
Eagle City
Alaska
Koyukeak
Tauane
Yukon
Fall trade shows hopeful tone amid steel and textile demand
The report notes strength in fall orders for dry goods clothing and hardware at Western centers and firmer steel products with prices steady despite earlier drops. Wheat shows advances on improved export inquiry while cotton goods and wool remain mixed. U S weekly failures total 177, Canada 23, with notes on corn crop damage and distributive demand.
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Bradetreet
Iron Ami Steel
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pacific Coast Trade Beattie Markets Prices List
Market price list from Beattie Markets covering onions carrots cauliflower and other produce. Includes new onions lac per crate tomatoes 40 to 50 cents per pound butter creamery 250 eastern 28c dairy 15 180, poultry 14c, hay timothy prices, flour and mill products, and fresh meats with varied per unit costs.
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Lac
California
Puget Sound
Washington
Portiang Market price listings for farm produce and livestock
A dense inventory of prices for wheat, flour, hay, butter, cheese, poultry, potatoes, vegetables, wool, hogs, cattle, and veal. Entries include Wheat Walla Walla 83a Valley 55 Bluestem 580 per bushel and various dairy, feed, and live animal values across regions, with dozens of item prices and unit measures.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Aoate
Harley
Timothy
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Mobair
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Washington Republicans
W. L. Jones
Yakibs
W. Cashman
Siugee
H. G. Moe Pride
Skagit
S. H. Nichole
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O. W. Maynard
Ws. Aaltor
D. Atkinson
Chelan
Atorney
W B. Stratton
Iactth
Samuel A. Calvert
Whatcons
Millmen’s Union
Teala
Nikela Tesla
Tesla
Wiliam
Northwest
Yamhill County
Copa County
Spokane
Pomeroy, Wash
Jokmeos
Roseburg
Gyetom
Cowa
Albany Herald
Bia
Sirs
L. J. Davis
Jefferson, Or
Alve
Baker City
Pacific Coast Trade
Beattie Markets
Portiang Market
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