The Timperley Wakes and the Lacroix Mystery
In Timperley the crowd gathers for a dramatic wake and an explosion uncovers the death and unravels the Lacroix affair. Louise De Lacroix inherits a French estate as the truth of the Count and the partners’ deaths emerge through letters and legal papers.
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Lacroix
Steinhardt
Timperley Hall
Parise
Louise
Paris
France
Count de Lacroix
Abeinthe
de Lacroix
Mr. Lacroix
Paul
George
Birley
Marie
New York Poet Recounts Telegraph Sparks of a Big Story
A southern town novice in newspaper work sent staff to a New York daily for a big scoop. He rushed to the telegraph office asking column edits and word counts. The reply urged a 600 word story on creation of world, while the novice pressed for fuller details. The tale illustrates early wire service pressure on pacing and length.
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New York
Telegraph Office
Telegraph
Lewe
Alabama farm ownership by race totals 223 220
The record shows 223 220 farms in Alabama with 129 137 operated by white farmers and 94 043 by colored farmers. The data conveys a racial split in farm operation across the state.
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Alabama
Vast Week in Review of Global Events and Industry
A summary of notable happenings: a $40 million steel plant forms in Trenton New Jersey, Boer prisoners return home, Ten Ku Chao buildings collapse with a missionary killed, Dewey accuses Aguinaldo, and various legislative and military updates. Also reports on weather, strikes, royal events, and political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Ku Chao
China
Whatcom Officer Kills a Bad Man Not Oregon Convict
Policeman Frank Alvord shot a man on a Whatcom street wounding him fatally. The wounded suspect gave the name Geoffrey R. Campbell of Black River Falls Washington. Authorities believe the man was not an Oregon convict and he resisted arrest grabbing Alvord's revolver as Jessup arrived. The struggle involved bystanders a club blows and a broken hand to loosen the grip.
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Franlein Haas
Steinhardt
Lancashire
Hoew
Mr. Lacroix
Salvation Army
Master Freeman
Steenhardt
Wemnan
Lacroiks
Birley
Louise
Mr. Birley
Sally
de Laroix
Guesed
Bush
Louise de Lacroix
Mrs. Gerald Unwin
Frank Steinhardt
Frank
Whatcom
Wash
Frank Alvord
Oregon
Alvord
Jessup
Otticers
Texas Drought Relieved by Widespread Rainfall
Dallas July 1 heavy rains broke a long Texas drought with downpours from Dallas to the Gulf and across many regions. Corn is said to be beyond redemption while cotton may be saved though Galveston feared after a gale. later reports show no major damage and water levels near normal.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Gulf
Galveston
Houston
Federal Arbitration Boards Bill Adopted by House Panel
Labor committee reports a favorable bill to empower the president to appoint federal arbitration boards to investigate strikes and lockouts affecting interstate commerce. A five member board will include the president’s three appointees and one chosen by each side. The process emphasizes publicity of facts to spur settlement with optional final binding submission by the parties. Action pending but unlikely this session.
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Washington
Labor Committee of the House
Board of Arbitration
Trial of Torpedo Boat Destroyer Traxton At Chesapeake Bay
The Traxton underwent an official trial on the Harren Island measured course in Chesapeake Bay. The vessel exceeded contract speed and endurance limits, achieving 20.9 knots under tidal conditions and 27.66 knots under forced draught for one hour. Built at Sparrows Point by Maryland Steel Co.
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Baltimore
Traxton
Harren Island
Chesapeake Bay
Truxton
Sparrows Point
Maryland Steel Co
Bliss Renominated on First Ballot by Republican State Convention
Detroit June 30 The Republican state convention renominated Governor Bliss on the first ballot. A motion to make the nomination unanimous failed due to editor M L Cook of Hastings objecting and backing John Patton Jr former U S senator of Grand Rapids who opposed Governor Elias during the campaign.
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Detroit
Bliss
M. L. Cook
Hastings
John Patton, Jr
United States
Grand Rapids
Elias
Ninth Infantry Moves East From San Francisco
The 10 companies of the Ninth Infantry arrived on the Kilpatrick and left for the East today, Colonel C. F. Robe in command. Headquarters and six companies will be stationed at Madison Barracks New York, with the remaining companies at Fort Niagara.
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San Francisco
Ninth Infantry
Kilpatrick
C. F. Robe
Madison Barracks
N. Y
Fort Niagara
Missouri coal mines to be absorbed by J P Morgan syndicate
The Star saga reports all major Missouri coal mines to be acquired by a syndicate controlled by J P Morgan. Missouri operators face labor union and railroad issues making mines affordable, with claims the consolidation is not a plan to form a U S coal output trust but an Eastern capital initiative.
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Kansas City
Missouri
J. P. Morgan
Itiv Éleo
Eastern Capitaliete
United States
Oregon Happenings Highlight Growth Across Industries
In Salem hops rise to 14 cents a pound while Newberg’s Pacific college graduates 26 students. Medford replaces a wooden Bear Creek bridge with steel. Salem Navy recruiting closes after 23 enlistments. Coal near Medford awaits assay results. timber claims rise in Columbia county. Willamette Pulp & Paper erects a Grays River saw mill. Fruit prospects in Southern Oregon shine. Mt Angel college commencement lasts three days with many graduates. Corvallis grain warehouse fire destroys 12000 bushels wheat and 2000 bushels oats, $15000 loss, $3500 insured. Portland Oregon Railway workers strike. mail service limited. State Teachers Association meets in Eugene June 25-28. W C T U convention at Mero. Knights of Pythias Fifth district session in Salem. Salem clerks form union for uniform hours. an alcohol barrel explosion in Portland injures and kills. New gold strike at Golconda yields ore valued $50k to $100k per ton. Wallowa County sheep boom with an estimated 260000 sheep.
Dewey details Manila surrender and Aguinaldo role before Senate
Admiral Dewey testified before Senate committees that Manila surrendered to him during the Spanish fleet destruction under a prior understanding with the Spanish governor general. He recounted Aguinaldo's arrival and his own refusal to recognize Aguinaldo's government, noting Spanish demoralization and Filipino actions.
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Washington
Dewey
Senate Committees On
Philippines
Manila
Philippine
Senator Lodge
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Pratt
Singapore
Williams
Japan
Ruinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Don Emilio
Agricultural price list and notable obituaries in brief
Market items list grains hay potatoes and dairy prices across several crops and regions with figures for ton and cental units. Notable deaths include Fat Meagher the steeplechase jockey at Toronto and Ada Gray the actress now an invalid found near City Island. The piece also mentions Franklin Ted with four living great grandmothers and one great grandfather and identifies Anna Marguerite as the infant daughter of Virgil Whitesides.
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Ada Gray
City Island
Franklin
Ted
Hee
Anna Marguerite
Virgil Whitesides
Expositions and Lewis and Clark Funding Debate
Washington lawmakers debate federal aid for expositions after approving deficiencies for Buffalo and Charleston. Oregon advocates push for Lewis and Clark Centennial funding while noting past federal support for Chicago St Louis and other cities. Senators argue against new appropriations this session but concede Pacific coast celebration may receive later consideration.
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Washington
Buffalo
Charleston
Oregon
Chicago
St. Louis
Congress
Senate
Pacific Coast
Weavers Vote Not to Strike in Paterson Meet
Delegates from all silk industry branches vote 12 to 8 against a general strike in sympathy with the dyers helpers. The socialist alliance withdraws and does not vote. Many weavers who have been idle are expected to return home and work.
China Renounces Sovereignty Claim in Manchuria Report
A Pekin dispatch to the Daily Mail quotes a high authority stating that the recent mining and railways concessions agreement with Russia includes a clause whereby China virtually renounces all sovereignty claims in Manchuria.
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London
Pekin
Daily Mail
Roesia
China
Manchuria
Hearing Opens in Hague on American Russian Sealing Dispute
Dr. Asser presides as arbitrator while counsel and expert testimony begin. Jone 28 marks hearing with U S and Russian ministers to the Netherlands attending. Witnesses include HN. D. Pierce third assistant secretary and officials Captain Baker and M. Komayhoff from the Russian foreign office.
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The
Hague
Dr. Asser
Jone
United States
Netherlands
HN. D. Pierce
Washington
Baker
M. Komayhoff
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Batangas Province
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Federal Arbitration Boards
House Labor Committee
Missouri Mines
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Commonwealth
Salem
Pacific College At
Newberg
Medford
Bear Creek
United States Navy
Columbia County
Willamette Pulp & Paper Company of
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Grays River
Mt. Angel College
Southern Pacific
Corvallis
Wits
Portland City & Oregon Railway
State Teachers’ Association
Eugene Jane
Sherman County
Méro
the Knights of Pythias
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
Golconda
Wallowa County
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