The Basel Intrigue of Steinhardt and a mysterious Fraulein
In Basel a wary pastor and Fraulein Haas discuss Emmanuel Steinhardt's suspected crime linked to a missing partner. The woman reveals a dream taught by God about his danger, while the pastor seeks truth to protect a daughter and halt further harm. Overnight tension mounts as Dirkley reportsLouise's safety and Manuel prepares for action.
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Steinhardt
Fraulein
England
Herr Steinhardt
Emmanuel
Basel
Mr. Unwin
Rhine Bank
Fraulein Haas
Emmanuel Steinhardt
Brisach
Pastor
Lam
Lacroix
Herr Pastor
London
Lancashire
Varancy
Manuel
Frankein
Frank
Ion
Blackpool
Louise
Birley
Timperley
Fraulein Huge
Franlein
Long Philippine China relics join army office display
Gen. F. C. Ainsworth of the record and pension division reports a collection from the Philippines and China including two ginjals that resemble oversized muskets. One exceeds ten feet with a one inch iron bore, both are in good condition and are now showcased in the War Department.
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F. C. Ainsworth
Record and Pension Division
Army
Philippines
China
Ainsworth
War Department
Making Artificial Diamonds Reported by Chemiker Zeitung
The Chemiker Zeitung describes experiments to create artificial diamonds by heating carbon in an inert atmosphere in a heated iron flask. Pea sized crystals with diamond like hardness and crystalline form form but have a gray tint reducing jewelry value. A French chemist also reports tiny diamonds produced under pressure.
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Chemiker Zeitung
Curious Jewelry Fashion in Lower-priced Brooches
A New York observer notes odd trends in costume jewelry, citing a girl on the street wearing a brooch that eerily resembles a row of false teeth, a striking example of the era's cheap lucent ware and bright brilliants.
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New York
Happenings Of The Week Mixed In War And Peace
A week of varied events includes three injured by tornado in North Dakota, two killed and 18 hurt in a New York auto crash, and peace declared after two years eight months of war in South Africa. The transport Meade carries Twenty first infantry into San Francisco from Manila.
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North Dakota
New York
South Africa
Meade
San Francisco
Manila
Twenty-first Infantry
Terma
Advertising's merit keeps public attention on a good item
The public values gently advertised articles with real merit. An advertiser proves wisdom by continuing to tell the public of the quality he offers.
Multiple 1902 events Across the United States and World
A flood of brief items reports deaths from a Mercur Utah mine slide. Hon Michael Henry Herbert rumored as British ambassador. Ex Governor Sylvester Pennoyer dies in Portland on Memorial Day. Hawthorne Park grandstand fire in Chicago. Roosevelt Memorial address at Arlington. Smoke and labor unrest in Chicago and Hazleton. French cabinet resigns. Atlantic storms and Martinique eruption noted. National Corrections and Charities convention in Detroit. War terms end in South Africa announced with King Edward reactions.
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Mercur
Utah
Michael Henry Herbert
Washington
Sylvester Pennoyer
Portland
Oregon News Highlights Growth and Incidents Across the State
A broad review notes slight registration drop from 1900 with pockets of higher figures. Highlights include the Travelers Protective Association meeting in Portland this June, Ackerman addressing graduates, hop contracts filed statewide, a mass meeting planned in Albany for the 1905 exposition, track removal in Baker City for an electric line, rebuild plans for Sugar Pine Lumber after a Granta Pass plant fire, Chemawa Indian School conferring 16 diplomas, a head-on freight collision near Ashland with minor injuries, booming Oregon Italian plane prospects, a large Chicago contract for Bandon Woolen Mills keeping operations through mid 1903, ex-Senator McBride’s recent marriage, a $5,000 livery yard fire in Oakland, Roseburg’s L. R. Trayer named Salem city superintendent, Ale post office burglary, miner hunts with Arthur McEwen, a Roseburg case sentencing Harry Granelli to three years, and a remarkable high grade ore body at the Golden Wizard mine near Sumpter unchanged for 50 feet.
Northern Pacific announces low excursion rates east
The Northern Pacific Railway Company advertises reduced excursion fares to all points east. For full details write or call any company agent or contact A. D. Charlton assistant general passenger agent at 255 Morrison street Portland Oregon for rates routes and particulars.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Charlton
Morrison Street
Third
Portland, Or
Fight With the Yaquis Near Hermosillo
June 3 report from Nogales Arizona describes an outbreak of Yaqui Indians with a clash 30 miles from Hermosillo. Eight Yaquis and two Mexicans killed, Yaquis retreating southeast. About 400 disaffected Yaquis exist, 100 are fighting men. They had been peaceful and are not hostile to Americans.
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Nogales
Ariz
Hermosillo
Portland Markets Roundup With Grain Livestock Prices
The Portland market list shows wheat at 65 to 67 cents a bushel for various grades, barley around 22 to 25 per ton, and flour around 2.85 to 3.40 per barrel. Potatoes and butter follow, with cheese, poultry, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, hops, and wool prices provided for regional buyers.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
America
Turkey
Wool—Valley
Jules Verne Keeps Working at 86 Despite Age
An American syndicate plans a daily steamship service to Europe with a ship leaving each day. Henry C Havemeyer gifts 2000 volumes to Greenwich public school library, funded by himself and his wife in a memorial.
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Europe
Henry C. Havemeyer
Greenwich
Conn
King Edward Birthday Observed in London Parades
London marked King Edward's birthday with official ceremonies on May 30 including trooping the colors at Horse Guards and the presentation of colors to the new Irish Guards. Ships at ports displayed banners as towns nationwide decorated for the occasion. The gazette noted foreign stations would observe it in November.
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London
Edward
Horse Guards
Irish Guards
CURED OF LEPROSY AT QUARANTINE STATION
Dong Gong, a Chinese leper in an isolated house near Quarantine, shows signs of recovery after four months under treatment with a special East Indian oil. Discoloration has faded, sensation returns, and only small redness remains on one leg and one wrist. release hoped within two months unless relapse.
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St. Louis
Dong Gong
Martin C. Woodruff
Labor Trouble in Manila Sparks Bid for Higher Wages
In Manila on May 31 labor unrest nears a crisis as three large American employers are warned to raise salaries by 50 percent or face a strike. Organizer Tsabelo de Loa Reys seeks wage increases across trades. Merchants fear higher Filipino labor costs erode profits, noting wages now far exceed Spanish-era levels.
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Manila
Tsabelo de Loa Reys
Cecil Rhodes Fortune to Be Probated in South Africa
Executors decide probate of Cecil Rhodes will to be granted in South Africa after the return of leaders to the Cape. Estimated Rhodes fortune ranges from 25 to 30 million dollars. Executors review his educational scheme but say arrangements will take time.
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New York
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
London
the Tribune
Jameson
Mitchell
Cape
Rhodes
Coal Famine Stages in the East Supplying Shortages
May 30 New York reports retail soft coal up 50 cents a ton to 5 60 and anthracite up 1 60 per ton. Small New Jersey towns feel coal scarcity with Suffern in darkness, Ridgewood using lamps, Spring Valley factories shut yesterday.
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New York
New Jersey
Suffern Village
Ridgewood
Spring Valley
N. Y
Mitchell Urges Win as Miners Move to Chicago
President Mitchell of the United Mineworkers left Indianapolis for Chicago tonight amid no changes in the strike. He said the convention call is not issued and declined to speculate on timing. Mitchell voiced strong belief that the men must win and vowed to fight to the bitter end.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mineworkers
Chicago
Government to honor John Goodnow for Shanghai role
Pekin reports the government plans to award a decoration to John Goodnow United States consul general at Shanghai for services in maintaining peace in central China in 1900. Chou Fu named governor of San Tung province and favored by foreign interests.
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Pekin
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
China
Chou Fu
Ch’ la
San Tung
Squiers Formally Received as U S Minister to Cuba
Washington May 31 The secretary of state received a cablegram from Mr Squiers United States minister to Cuba announcing his formal reception by President Evtrando Palma in Havana He urged immediate assignment of a military attache and named Captain Clark US Army as a suitable candidate for the post.
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Washington
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The
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Travelers Protective Association of America
Ackerman
Albany
Baker City
Sugar Pine Door and Lumber Company
Granta Pass
Immediatley
Chemawa Indian School
Ashland
T. W. Clark
Bandon Woolen Mills
Oregon City
George W. McBride
Oakland
L. R. Trayer
Roseburg
Salem
Ale
Marion County
Arthur McEwen
Harry Granelli
Harriman
Roseberg
Golden Wizard
Minersville
Sumpter
Portland Markets
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St Louis
Cecil Rhodes’ Fortune
Goodnow
Squiers
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