KEEP OUT COOLIES EXPLAINS CHINESE ORDERS TO GOMPERS
Oyster Bay July 13 Immigrant policy and the labor problem dominated a conference between President and AFL leaders Samuel Gompers Duncan and the vice president The talks centered on the Chinese exclusion order with the president denying any intent to ease immigration for Chinese coolies and pledging vigor in enforcement Gompers pressed for humane practical immigration discussion by the public and Congress.
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United States
Organized Labor
Samuel Duncan
Ase
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Meee Pela Bey Snes
Congress
Government closes case in land fraud trial
In Portland on July 18 the government rests its case against Representative Williamson Dr Van Gesner and Marion R Biggs after a map identifying land claims was introduced Special Agent Horace T Jones testified The defense plans limited witnesses and may move for dismissal while Judge Bennett and Judge De Haven prepare for further motions from the defense and the district attorney expected to have authorities ready.
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Portland
Horace T. Jones
Williamson and Gesner
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van Gesner
Marion R. Biggs
Bennett
Army building program expands barracks and officers' quarters
The War department announced funding for bar racks and quarters at U S Army posts for the current fiscal year. Vancouver barracks will gain one double set of captains' quarters two double sets of lieutenants' quarters and two double barracks while Fort Wright near Spokane will add eight infantry companies and include one field officers' quarters one double-set of captains' quarters one eight set of bachelor officers' quarters and two double bar racks.
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War Department
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Fort Wright
Spokane
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Heat persists across the nation with scattered storms
The Weather Bureau reports hot weather prevailing over most of the United States with no immediate relief. Thunderstorms are expected in scattered sections, while the West continues to experience rising heat. Humidity remains high along the Atlantic coast from New England to Florida with northeast to south winds likely for two to three days.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
New England
Florida
Novel Chinese Campaign Art Promotes Boycott in South China
Mail advices from Hongkong report a Chinese tactic to bolster the boycott of American goods. Wealthy Chinese in Tekhoi, Lanning district, import thousands of Japanese fans printed with crude depictions of Americans roughing Chinese and buffaloes being beaten.
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Hongkong
South China
Unite States
Tekhoi
Lanning
Deaths and Prostrations Plague City as Heat Rises
Philadelphia reports six deaths and more than twenty people prostrated over five days due to extreme temperatures. Police confirm the heat wave impact and advise precautions.
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Judge Denies Dismissal in Land Fraud Case
Portland July 14 Judge DeHaven rules the United States land fraud case against Williamson Geener and Biggs will proceed to trial. Judge Bennett argued to dismiss for insufficient evidence. the jury will hear the trial without an acquittal instruction.
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Bennett
Storm wrecks Rosebud towns in devastating onslaught
A severe storm swept the Rosebud reservation destroying homes and businesses in St Elmo Burke Herrick and Gregory. One man Roy McFadden died at St Elmo and 11 others were injured including Mr Jensen and his wife and baby. Crop and wire damage reported.
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Rosebud Reservation
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Burke
Herrick
Gregory
Mura vieff resigns. Witte to Washington as peace envoy
In St Petersburg on July 14 M Muriaviev has resigned as chief peace plenipotentiary and is expected to be replaced by M Witte president of the committee of ministers. The Emperor has shown readiness to appoint him though final signoff awaits Foreign Minister Lamsdorff’s audience and confirmation.
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Witte
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Navy Reforms Tabled as Biriloff Appointed Minister
St. Peterburg July 14 The emperor confirms Vice Admiral Biriloff as minister of Marine succeeding Admiral Avellan The new minister is charged with rebuilding the navy and reforming and reorganizing the entire system to eradicate faults exposed by the current war.
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Biriloff
Avellan
Moroccan talks back on Tangier summit eyed this autumn
The Foreign Affairs committee in Berlin held a rare session today since 1900 to review the Chinese situation and Chancellor von Balow’s confidential briefing on Moroccan negotiations with France. A Tangier conference is planned for October or November.
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von Balow
France
Tangier
Honolulu Chinese Push Boycott Fund Drive
Honolulu residents of Chinese descent raise a $50,000 fund to support an anti American boycott in China. The effort reports $30,000 already raised toward the goal.
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Honolulu
China
River steamer and train connections at Lyle and The Dalles
Steamers link Lyle to The Dalles with connections to Portland and Goldendale. Train arrivals and departures listed with schedules and meal service noted. Agent 8 McDonald at Portland General Office handles rates and reservations.
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McDonald
Portland’ General Office
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