Several 1901 World Events Note Prices and Disasters
A fire in Walliams Arizona destroyed nearly 300000 dollars in property. A new town named Sullivan City formed at Alder Creek Alaska. Albert L. Johnson a trolley promoter dies in Brooklyn. A South African War medal is awarded to American service members. The Cascake reserve area receives 27000 new funds. East coast heat wave causes more deaths and prostrations. A defense-led combine forms to contest fields in Missouri. A Chicago man is fatally shot amid a purse theft attempt. A 1000 foot naval district protection radius is set around Washington obstetrics facility. Pension rolls add 49012 names for year ended June 30, 1901. Fighting resumes in Manchuria. Huntington Washington reports a 200 tithe. No steel workers strike change noted.
Agriculture Map to Guide Crops for Maximum Returns
The agriculture department plans a nationwide colored soil map to help farmers select crops for highest profits. The map will cover the entire United States, with each ten acre patch shown as one eighth of an inch square, enabling precise local decisions.
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the Agricultural Department
United States
James H Kyle Dead In Charlestown Fire Toll
Senator James H Kyle died after a long illness following a Charlestown fire that destroyed a large area and threatened the town. The report notes prior heart trouble and a career in state and federal offices, with details of his birth near Xenia and service history.
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Aberdeen
Senator Kyle
James Ho Kyle
Xenia
State Senate
United States Senate
Oregon Industry and Market Highlights from the Commonwealth
A broad review notes June fish licenses totaling 60 30 and monitor Oregon’s fish hatcheries growth as Master Fish Worden Van Dusen plans more. It cites farm yields up to ten percent above 1900, new schools at Riddles, and a Roseburg water main issue. Prices for wheat oats barley flour and dairy show slight movements across regions.
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Oregon
Worden van Dusen
Balaena Wrecked Off Behring Ice Ship Total Loss
The Balaena of San Francisco belonging to Pacific Steam Whaling Co lies wrecked on St. Lawrence Island Behring Sea about 20 miles west of Southeast Cape after May 1 collision. Captain P F Cotte and 60 crew escaped to shore amid freezing conditions. hull damaged 12 feet at port side, ship hanging on rock.
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Balaena
San Francisco
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
St. Lawrence Island
Southeast Cape
Behring Sea
P. F. Cotte
Bulaena
Arctic
Shaler
Hale
Ralaenn
Fire and heat scorch Huntington as city reservoirs run dry
A major blaze in Huntington West Virginia raged from 1 am to 1 pm causing about 200000 dollars in losses. The city had no water in its reservoirs and fire engines were out of service, with flames destroying hotels residences stores and outbuildings. Weather reports noted record heat and storms across the region, but no relief was forecast.
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Huntington
W. Va
Disordered Anti Clerical Demonstration Rocks Mexico City
In Mexico City on July 6 about 800 students held a public meeting denouncing priests amid alleged scandals. Gendarmes kept order while Governor Coral witnessed the event. Precautions were taken to avert more trouble, with fears of temple invasion if punishments are not imposed.
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Mexico City
Coral
Federal District
Recruiting New Regiments for Philippines Relief
Acting Adjutant General Ward reports five new infantry regiments and five new cavalry regiments are nearly recruited. The Thirteenth cavalry is 389 men short. Troops are expected to be sent to the Philippines to relieve regulars who have served two years or more and will be brought home.
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Washington
Ward
Thirteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Martial Law Proclaimed in Buenos Aires amid Debt Row
A siege has been proclaimed in Buenos Aires over financial debt disputes tied to Dr. Enrique Bert Bordos and government measures. In Washington, the Masters' Department discusses large purchases of a drug or material for U.S. arms use amid broader testing and procurement questions extending into the next month.
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William E Chandler
Senator Lodge
Chandler
Buenos Ayres
Enrique Bert Bordos
Washington
Nagasaki
Japan
Fighting in Manchuria Reported Across Frontiers
Fresh dispatches describe fighting in Manchuria and Chi Li frontier. A pitched battle at Shen Yang ended with the natives defeating the Mohammadan forces. General Tung Funh Siang is said to be attacking Chinese converts in Shanxi province.
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Tien Tain
Manchuria
Chi Li
Shen Yang
Tung Funh Siang
Shanxi
Tug Fern Foundered in Eegle River Runoff
Tug Fern of Algonac Michigan foundered on the Eegle River Saturday morning. Five crew members were aboard and all were saved. The wreck and cause were not immediately known as rescue teams secured the scene.
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Eegle River
Mich
Algonac
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