Papal Conclave Sees Ballots Prolonged as Predicts Rise
A broad round up of world events notes Cardinal Sarto elected pope on the seventh ballot and Rome watching for policy on peace or war. Reports also mention Admiral Dewey chosen as president of the national general policy board and other global tensions.
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Patriarch
Venice
Pope
Italy
The
National General Policy Board
Admiral Dewey
Topeka Flood Scare Hits North Topeka
High water from a cloudburst drenches North Topeka flooding Gordon Street homes with three feet of water and isolating the state insane asylum briefly. South Topeka reports similarly high levels as Auburndale suburbs flood four to five feet before the creek recedes. General rainfall affects northern and eastern Kansas.
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North Topeka
Gordon Street
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State Insane Asylum
Topeka
Auburndale
Chinese mood sinks after Shen Chien execution
Pekin observers report a return to 1898 style turmoil as Shen Chien's execution last Friday chills reformers and fear spreads among liberals and officials. Foreigners hoped the empress dowager's outreach would civilize relations with legations, but opposition rises. Prince Su reportedly challenged the execution, risking his office.
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Ohins
Imperial Court
Shen Chien
Legations
Hawaii Wants Settlers and Boosts Immigration
In Honolulu on August 5, citizens push immigration to the islands. The Merchants association and chamber of commerce open headquarters to advertise Hawaii’s advantages and aid visitors. They cable Secretary Root promising coal for army posts and future troop shipments via Honolulu. Government opts for three revenue cutter steamers sent to Washington by E R Stackable.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Merchants’ Associatin
Root
War Department
Philippines
Washington
E. R. Stackable
Forest Fire Threatens Yosemite Valley Timber
A large forest fire rages just outside Yosemite Valley with firefighters deploying to contain the blaze. State Guardian Stevens commands a sizable force aiming to keep the fire between the Coulterville road and the Merced River to protect timber resources.
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Cal
el Capitan
Cathedral Rocks
Stevens
Coulterville Road
Merced River
Insurgents in Philippine islands organizing and drilling
W O Deering of Chicago arriving from the Orient on the Tacoma says insurgents in the Philippine islands are organizing and drilling, with filibusters landing arms on the coast and schooners carrying contraband goods. He notes the patrol is viewed as a force and the trouble is far from over.
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B. C
W. O. Deering
Chicago
Orient
Tacoma
United States
Philippine Islands
Three Firemen Die In Trains Collision Near Chattanooga
A head on crash between two freight trains on the Cincinnati Southern railway near Chattanooga Tennessee killed three trainmen. The collision occurred at a road dip late last night at high speed. several other crew members escaped by leaping clear.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Foster backs 1 million Lewis and Clark expo aid
United States Senator Addison G. Foster urged Oregon and Washington to join in a 1,000,000 appropriation for the Lewis and Clark exposition. He praised Oregon for private subscriptions and state support, stressing Northwest value and interstate cooperation to secure federal funding and river development. The plan centers on marking the 100th anniversary of Lewis and Clark’s arrival.
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Wash
United States
Addison G. Foster
Oregon
Washbington
Northwest
Foster
Coast
Mreoga
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Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Atlanta
New Orleana
Nashville
Chicago
Toerstand
Portland
America
Oregon Country
Lewis and Clark
Forest Reservation Study Expands Warner Mountain Withdrawal
The interior secretary, at the forestry bureau’s request, has temporarily withdrawn about 2.5 million acres in the Warner Mountain region of Southern Oregon from entry. The lands, valued for timber and watershed significance, will be studied this summer and fall to decide portions for a permanent reserve extending into California.
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Washington
Bureau of Forestry
Secretary of the Interior
Warner Mountain
Oregon
Forestry Bureau
California
Rioters Slain in Trans-Caucasian Rail Clash
Reports say fresh clashes occurred near Tiflis between troops and strikers on the Trans-Caucasian railway last Thursday. Troops fired on revolver-wielding rioters, leaving 21 workers dead. A striker removal of a rail wrecked a train, twelve cars destroyed, two killed. Armenians accused of inciting the strikers.
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Frontier
Tiflig
Ihe
Petroleum Production Totals For 1902 Revealed
United States Geological Survey releases a preliminary report showing 1902 petroleum production at 80,894,590 barrels valued at 4,410,348 dollars, averaging 86 cents per barrel.
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Washington
United State Geological Curvey
Escaped Folsom Convicts Clash With Militia Near Grand Victory Mine
A five man gang of escaped Folsom convicts and six militiamen fought at dusk on a hillside near the Grand Victory mine. Militiamen Rutherford and Jones were killed. Dill was shot in the lungs. Sheriff Bosquit leads 150 men as reinforcements arrive. convicts remain at large in brush.
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Eix
Grand Victory Mine
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Jones
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Wene
Fred
Little Band
Bosquit
Company H. Second Infantry
N.G. C
Ead
Indignation Protest Against Honolulu Customs Officials
A letter by 35 Siberia passengers arriving in San Francisco from the Orient denounces Honolulu customs conduct. They say officials examined baggage, sealed unused clothing, and shipped items to the hold, causing discomfort. They urge Treasury Secretary attention.
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Associated Press
Orient
Customs-House
Honolulu
Secretary of the Treasury
Rampant Disaster On Morrison Street Bridge
Seven tons of timber collapsed from the Morrison Street bridge end onto the Willamette River crowding 140 spectators. Two youths Lottie Cameron aged 16 and Eddie Shank aged 13 died, while many others were injured. Rescue teams recovered the bodies overnight as crews searched wreckage for additional victims.
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Morrison Street
Willamette
Mies Lottie Cameron
Eddie Shank
Portland Rowing
Luis
Professor Lutz
Boat Club
Fortifications Grow Along Port Arthur Coast
Advices from Port Arthur report the Russian government allocating six and a half million dollars for new fortifications, creating a continuous coastal line from Port Arthur to Danny, a distance of about thirty five miles. Pekin journalist Spenchin was beheaded for alleged rebellion and his claim of advocacy for Manchu overthrow.
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Port Arthur
Dany
Danny
Spenchin
Hankow
Eight Hour Law Bill Omission Endangers Amendment
Helena Aug 4 According to W J McHaffie who prints the journals of the recent legislature House bill 55 which would have submitted the eight hour law as a constitutional amendment was omitted from the journal of the case Authorities hold that omission is fatal to the act and the people of the state will not vote on the proposed amendment.
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Helena
Ment
W. J. McHaffie
Legislature Assembly
Supplementary funds approved for St. Louis exposition aid
London reports a morning supplementary statement granting an extra 250000 dollars for the royal commission to the St. Louis exposition for the period ending March 1, 1904. An explanatory note says further contributions will be provided in future budgets.
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London
Royal Commission
St. Louis Exposition
Russia Denied Tibet Permission Claims Cossack Invasion
The Gol Gazette reports Chinese sources claim Russia secretly sent hundreds of Cossacks into Tibet after negotiating access for geological research. The Russian government denies any permission and orders officials to monitor movements and avoid forceful action.
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Cologne
Gol Gazette
Thibet
Russia
China
Militia Captures Sheriff and Posse Near Greenwood
A Placerville militia unit surrounded Sheriff Bosquit and his posse in the foothills near Greenwood and moved in on them as they prepared to retreat. The special to the Bee from Sheriff Haggery reports the capture by the militia.
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Bee
Haggery
Placerville
Bosquit
Greenwood
Sanlaie
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