Mayor Harrison Seeks End to Stock Yards Strike
Chicago August 17 Mayor Harrison will meet tomorrow with stockyard strikers representatives to hear their side then confer with packers representatives to reconcile differences. A large retail dealers committee urged him to use his good offices to end the strike as police tighten actions against pickets.
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Chicago
Harrison
Mockyarda & Trann’, Company
Donnelly
George F.goldem
Teamaters
Golden
Teameters
Hupt
Russians Determined to War to Bitter End, Paris Says
London August 17 The Paris Times correspondent cites authentic information showing continued Russian defeats have not quelled resolve to wage war. Officials in St. Petersburg remain unwilling to seek peace and believe Russia will prevail despite reverses and Port Arthur fall.
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London
Paris
The
Times
S. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Reeala
Russia
Interior dept. rejects new Oregon forest reserve plan
An official under Secretary Hitchcock says no new forest reserves will be created in Oregon now. The fears center on speculators filing claims before withdrawals, complicating proof of residence and risking loss of land under future selections.
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State of
Oregon
Washington
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Blue Mountain Reserve
Department
Awear Faksely
American School Question Settled in Smyrna
In Constantinople on August 17 the American school question was resolved by extending two American schools the game treatment accorded to other powers. A US minister telegraphed Rear Admiral Jewett to salute land batteries and depart. The Turkish council of ministers delayed the settlement, later attributed to palace functionaries seeking the sultan's favor.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Ima
United States
Leiahman
Jewett
Smyrna
Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyer Ryeshitelni Sighted Near Elliott Island
Aug 13 sighting reports the Ryeshiteli flying a Japanese flag towed by a Japanese destroyer with a second escort. A junk reports near Yung Ching bay saw one Russian destroyer ashore. Russians reportedly had propeller removed but had not fully rendered the vessel inoperable.
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Chefoo
Ryeshitein
Elliott Blande
Ryeshitelai
Yung Ching Bay
Shantung
Aba
Dalny
Chicago Packers Strike Stalemate Relies on Mediation
Chicago August 16 There were few new developments in the packers strike and no imminent breakthrough. A retail dealers committee will urge Mayor Harrison to act as mediator though he withholds plans until the committee meets. Police press charges against Justice Fitzgerald over riot cases amid tensions and calls for stronger action.
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Chicago
Harrison
O'Neil
Inor Hunt
John Fitzgerald
Earthquake Shakes Chill New York Regions Aug 16
A severe quake was felt Thursday at Velenar or Atacama, with loud subterranean noises reported. The tremor caused much damage but no fatalities, and was also felt in Iquique and Lasorena.
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New York
Velenar
Atacama
8 Herald
Valparasso
Ohio
Iquique
Lasorena
Timber sale notice for public land in Nevada and Washington
United States Office in Oregon issues notice under the 1878 act for timber lands sale. Provisions extend to all lands titled as public timber lands and regulated by acts of August. Purchasers must comply by October payment date and registration by the land office.
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United States Office
Ore
Actee Congress
Nevada
Washington
United States
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
B. French
Los Angeles
Ange
Veaasen
Ing
Burg
John Lehnherr
Harry Lahnherr
Camas Valley
J.T . CoEs
Timber Land Act Notices for Publication in Oregon and Roseburg
Public notices filed under the Timber Land Act announce claims in Oregon and Roseburg. John Lehnherr and Harry Lahnherr of Camas Valley Oregon appear alongside William J Moon of Roseburg in separate filings. Witnesses include Hale Trevey Fred G Mewart Verner Barker Arthur L Brown. Claims must be filed by August 2 1900.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
William J Moon
County of
Doulas
State of
Register and Receiver of
Rone
Hale Trevey
Fred G. Mewart
Orm. Verner X. Barker
Fairview
Arthur L. Brown
T. Bridg Register
Afternoon tea at the Chinese Legation in Washington
The Chinese legation hosts an popular afternoon tea scene in the capital drawing many American women. Guests admire the minister Yung Kwail and the minister’s daughter in national dress, while Chinese secretaries wear embroidered satin court costumes and servants attire features silken robes.
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Uncle Bam
Legation
Feraire Yung-Kwail le
Orient
Tousekeeper
Death by own action and insurance debate reflected
A Macon Georgia banker Rick Plaut wrecked his health and business by overwork and died by his own action. His life insurance totaled 1 015 000 amid public sentiment and insurer caution. The piece notes insurers generally assess suicide risk and the need for strong presumption of nonrevival when policies are issued. It cites a recent case of a Southern businessman buying 50 000 in accident policies and dying after leaping from a train, with policies paid.
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Rick
Aoa
RH. Plant
Macon
Guailly
Eey
Plaut
St. Louis
New York
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