Dutch Spirit 18 Rising and Boer Defense Updates
In the war update, Dutch and Boer leaders pledge to resist British forces as both sides prepare for defense of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Separately, a U S arrest reports Charles Healy facing bail denial in a civil case, with transfer to a jail as authorities pursue an arrest order. In a Nome to Seattle dispatch, crowds flee toward Cape Nome, while ships crowd Seattle harbor as miners flood Alaska’s frontier, with departures from Vancouver and Robert Dollar vessel departures signaling a livestock rush of prospectors and supplies.
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Buttom
United States Army
Caba
Jedith
Cape Nome
Lawiols
Sealitle
Beattle
Portland
San Francisco
Vancouver
B. C
Robert Dollar
Pueblo Mob Fatality Highlights Morning Murders
In Pueblo Colorado this morning a mob related fatality was reported involving Calvin Bern and two others. Police investigated a possible murder scene as authorities halted nearby traffic and awaited forensics.
CubanFrauds Debate Hardens Senate Controversy
Washington May 235 The Cuban issue dominates debate as Pratt of Connecticut and Spooner of the Senate argue over Cuba revolution and Philippine policy. Spooner clashes with Hale on government conduct in overseas possessions. the exchange draws sharp attention in the chamber and galleries.
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Washington
Pratt
Connecticut
Bacon
Cuba
Republican Party
Spooner
Hale
Sueilar
Renate
Gallerica
Lakeview in Ashes Raises Town’s Prompt Destruction
A Baden portion of the town burned within two hours, reducing the Lak house to ashes. Residents fled as flames spread through the village, with many rushing to safety while others searched for belongings amid collapsing structures.
Senate Debates Cuban Affairs and Philippine Rindis pentane
Washington discussions show Bacon pressing an investigation into Cuban affairs while Spooner wraps up Philippine issues amid sharp exchanges with Allen and Pettigrew. In a separate session, the Alaska civil government bill advances with key changes authorizing Cape Nome dredging permits and removing arrest bail provisions.
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Bacon
Platt
Spooner
Alien
Pettigrew
House
Alaska
Secretary of War
Cape Nome
Senate
Conference
Russia Plo.tting in Corea and Plague Plight in San Francisco
News from Victoria B C May 26 reports Russia pressing aggression in Corea with a Russian warship firing on Japanese vessels and rebels rising in the region. A treaty between Russia and Corea is announced while tensions in the Orient grow. In San Francisco the plague crisis sees a Chinese group seek an injunction to stop quarantine actions by city health officials, with a hearing set for tomorrow morning.
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Pacific
Russia
Corea
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Ceres
Orient
United States
Antipolo
Lazo
Ram Francisco
San Francisco
Seven Whales Stranded and Killed by One Man
May 10 near Band Lake Oregon a lone resident, O. R. Chamberlain, discovered seven stranded whales on the beach. He killed them with a butcher knife after failing to shoot, then stripped blubber and head fat, planning to render several barrels of oil for sale.
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W.c. King
Band Lake
Tillamook
O. R. Chamberlain
Bech
Bearer
Mrr. Chamberlain
Insurance Rates Fall For The Dalles Business Property
Representatives of the Pacific Board of Underwriters lowered insurance rates on most The Dalles business property. The cuts affect many buildings below the bluff as facilities for fire protection improve. A modern fire alarm system and recent equipment tests contributed to the change.
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Pacific Board of Underwriters
Dalles
Clase
Surgeon Lays Oversee Quarantine Check on Pacific Train Passengers
Dr George Hi McGeer of the United States Marine Hospital Service is sent from San Francisco to Ashland to inspect Chinese and Japanese travelers on Southern Pacific trains entering Oregon from California. He must verify they hold certificates proving exemption from the bubonic plague before entry.
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George Hi. McGeer
United States
Vmaarine Hospital Service
Bam Francisco
Ashland
Howthern Pacific
Oregon
California
Onyx Quarry Near Spokane Promises World Class Stone
Spokane reports C M Rosendale of Portland describes an onyx deposit 60 miles north in Stevens county. Two steam drills and a saw mill operate. the stone polishes to rich green and black, with a 900 by 1000 foot area, set to rival old world onyx.
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Spokane
C. M. Rosendale
Portland
Onyx
Here
Stevens County
Waw Mill
Wheat Higher on Unfavorable Orep Reports
Market notes show wheat prices edging up on unfavorable crop reports and ongoing dryness in the Northwest. Corn, pork, butter, cheese, wool and cotton weaken, while petroleum leads minerals. Regional and international weather and transport issues hinder supply flows. weekly brown goods and farm failures rise modestly.
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Petroleum Anh
Chicago
St Louie
United States
Dominion of Canada
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