Review of the Import ant Happenings of the Past Week
A digest of recent events notes Glanders deaths in Newark New Jersey a river jetty contract for the Columbia River portends fire at Glace Bay colliery naval yard orders Bremerton closure amid brothel crackdown five electric shocks at Sing Sing a grandstand fire in Cambridge Mass and Union Pacific boiler makers peace. It covers Twain illness Altman fire Cripple Creek and Russia open door talks along with famine drought and trade shifts including Peru Chicago consulate and Peru. It also mentions a Danish officer cashier Olgar Beckwith Neilson and a stock rise for United Lead Company as well as railroad financing and a tornado near Horton Kansas.
New Coaling Station Planned at Dutch Harbor Alaska
Admiral Dewey advises Secretary Moody to establish a coaling station at Dutch Harbor Alaska with an initial 5000 ton depot. The President approves the plan, aiming to strengthen Pacific Coast logistics. Dutch Harbor lies on Aleutian routes between Behring Sea ports and the U S Pacific coast.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Moody
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
United States
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Behring Sea
Unimak Pass
Bradford
Chat
Bureau of Equipment
Pacific Coast
San Diego
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Sitka
Honolulu
Guam
Fire destroys Front Street warehouse and contents
A May 27 blaze at the Front Street Warehouse Company in Philadelphia destroyed a three story building with five rear rooms and two sub basements. Loss is estimated near 1 million with merchandise including matting carpet molasses wines liquors matches and machinery. The fire began in the basement and spread rapidly engulfing the entire structure. Insurance coverage is not yet known.
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Philadelphia
Front Street Warehouse Company
Front Street
Chanceler of
Icean ® Fame
Happenings Here in Oregon Big Withdraw Made in Warner Valley
A note from Warner Valley reports a significant withdrawal event in Oregon. Details are sparse but local authorities are tracking the situation and potential impacts on nearby communities and resources.
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Oregon
Warner Valley
Forest Reserve Drawn Around Lakeview Region In Oregon
The forest service withdraws 990000 acres in Lake County Oregon and adjoining townships to study reserve creation. The Lucky Boy company expands its mill at the Blue River district to 50 stamps with plans for 100 stamps next season and a power plant on the McKenzie river to supply the mine, at an anticipated cost of 95000.
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fu@bar department
Oregon
Boutherm Lake County
Warner Mountain Country
Hitchcock
Verete
Lake County
California
Lakeview
On Landa
Warner Mountain
Gooere
Etrea Hich
Sprague River
Drews Creek
Warner Creek
Lucky Boy Company
Blue River District
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
McKenzie River
Perils of Trades Unionism Drew From City Talk
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for miners in the anthracite arbitration, spoke to the Henry George Association in Chicago on the perils of labor unions. He argued unions lack understanding of their principles and urged turning energy toward political power and practical industrial reform.
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Chicago
Clarence
Darrow
Henry George Association
Great Irrigation Dam in Salt River Project
The Geologic Survey has prepared a model of a large irrigation dam 65 miles above Phoenix Arizona. It will be among the first and largest government irrigation projects under the new law. The dam measures 188 feet thick at the base 830 feet long at the top and 250 feet high with 11 600 000 cubic feet of masonry. The reservoir will drain over 6000 square miles.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Salt River
Phoenix
Ariz
Massacre Reported in Macedonian Village by Turks
The Sofia correspondent says the Turks burned Banitzai near Seres. Only 48 of 600 inhabitants escaped as women and girls were outraged and murdered and thrown into the water.
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London
Sofia
Morning Leader
Macedonian Committee
Banitzai
Seres
Stripped of Timber on Blue Mountain Reserve Study
W H B Kent and H D Langell from the department of agriculture are in Baker City from Washington to examine lands for a proposed Blue Mountain forest reserve. They have begun partial examinations, noting much marketable timber has already been cut, and they will remain in the area for some time.
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W. H. B. Kent
H. D. Langell
Department of Agriculture
Baker City
Washington
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Poor Run of Fish Hopes Rise With Warmer Weather
Reports from the river mouth say the catch has been light for ten days but fishermen expect a better haul soon. Forecasters warn only favorable weather and conditions will bring a strong run of fish, with the peak approaching if conditions improve.
Sunset mine to test ore in Blue River district
Following agreements for large upgrades at the Lucky Boy mine in the Blue River district, it is announced that the Sunset mine in the pars mill will be tested to gauge ore richness and work will proceed in the tunnels to systematically open the ledge.
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Blue River
Blue River District
Oldest Oregon Resident Joseph Bachan Found Dead
Joseph Bachan believed to be at least 115 years old was found dead in bed near Sidney. A French native, he served in Napoleon's wars 1808 to 1815, and traveled to Oregon in 1847 driving an ox-team, described as a gray haired man in later years.
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Dum
Joseph Bachan
Offie Stepson
Sidney
Oregon
Napoleon
Link-ready Southern Pacific connection between Springfield and Eugene
Reports indicate a long sought link between Springfield and Eugene on the Southern Pacific will be built soon. A company surveying party will be dispatched at once to determine the final route location.
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Southern Pacific
Springfield
Eugene
Ones
Ae Ny 8 Presse
Frat Outlook Bright for Marion and Polk Prune Crops
Growers from Marion and Polk counties report prune trees in excellent health after a rain-free blossoming period. Orchards now bear more fruit than can mature, though much will drop as is typical, signaling a strong but uncertain harvest.
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Marion
Polk
Ashland Fire Destroys West Fourth Street Block
A blaze last Monday devastated almost the entire block on the west side of Fourth street between A and 8B near the Southern Pacific depot. The fire caused nearly 25000 in total losses, with insurance coverage noted but details unclear.
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Ashland
Fourth Street
Southern Pacific
Water Supply Woes Hit Oregon Agricultural College
The Oregon agricultural college faces a water shortage as its main welldrought worsens. Despite careful conservation in all departments, daily pumping runs dry due to increased student numbers and higher water demand.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Rain Delays Hit Local Sugar Beets and Crops
About 80 Japanese workers arrive in Pendleton to help with Oregon Sugar Company beet fields as rain shortage slows growth. 120 more workers expected soon. Beets grow slowly and nearly stall due to lack of rain, with grain gardens and orchards also suffering.
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Pendleton
Portland
Oregon Sugar Company
Wasco County Debts Fall Below Hundred Thousand
The semi annual financial statement by County Clerk Lake shows county indebtedness reduced by 41705.34 in six months. Total indebtedness now stands at 58191.14, the first time in years it has been materially beneath 100000.
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Wasco County
Lake
Ready to Dig Ditch Work for Columbia Southern Irrigation
Digging implements and supplies for the Columbia Southern irrigation company have been entering the Tunnello area for several days. Active operations are anticipated soon, though no approval news has arrived from Washington regarding the reclamation contract.
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Columbia Southern Irrigation Company
Washington
Helix's Prosperous Busy Village in Easter Oregon
The village of Helix in Easter Oregon boasts full employment with no idle men, vacant stores, or empty houses. Residents are described as prosperous and the community as thriving.
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Helix
Oregon
Heavy timber land buyer files deeds along Klatekanie River
Deeds recorded transferring about 3,000 acres of timber land along the Klatekanie river to W. W. Boman of Forrest Pa. This adds to a recent purchase in the vicinity totaling about 7,000 acres.
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Klatekanie River
W. W. Boman
Forrest
Portland Markets Itemized Prices Across Crops and Livestock
Market listings show Wheat at 70 71c for Walla Walla and 740 barley, Flour prices from 3.45 to 4.30 per bag, and oats at 1.05 per cental. Hay values ranged Timothy 20 21, Clover 10 11, with potatoes and live poultry prices noted, along with cheese butter egg and meat rates for various grades and forms.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Elover
Young America
Egge
Woll—Valley
Oregon
Mobair
Famine in Kang Si Drives Child Sale Report in China
Washington reports United States Consul McWade in Canton cites dire famine in Kang Si with thousands starving and children sold for 2 to 5 dollars. Missionary and naval sources corroborate destitution, hunger, and calls for relief as July to September crops determine relief impact.
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China
Washington
United States
McWade
Canton
State Department
Kang Si
Kai Kwan Pin
Venezuelan expulsion threats prompt foreign pressure
The Caracas regime enforced measures against foreign residents including British, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and French nationals, threatening expulsion and claim waivers for damages from robbery or pillage. Legations protested. Urbaneja promised suspension of the new law. United States citizens reportedly spared. An exodus of over 40,000 foreigners is anticipated if enforcement continues.
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Venezuela
Senor Urbaneja
United States
Pensions dated from passage of 1902 Indian War Veteran act
The Interior Department ruled that pensions under the Indian War Veteran act of June 27 1902 become effective from the act’s passage. Recipients will receive $8 monthly from the allowance date and accrue $8 monthly back to June 27 1902. The decision clarifies accrual should start in 1902, not 1892.
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Washington
Interior Department
Pacific Northwest
Ask Permission to Strike at Anaconda Washoe Case
At a Mill and Smeltermen’s Union meeting in Anaconda Montana on May 26 leaders decided to request permission from the American Labor Union to strike or reinstate workers discharged at the Washoe Smelters. Most labor leaders expect no strike. Discharged men allegedly sought to dictate company policy for the new works.
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Anaconda
Mont
Coins to Be Sold in Sets for Philippine Treasury
The Bureau of Insular Affairs with Secretary Root approves sale of 100 sets of seven new Philippine coins minted by the United States at 2 dollars per set, valued at 97 cents. Proceeds go to the Philippine Treasury amid strong collector demand.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Root
United States Mint
Philippine Treasury
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Manchester
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Sing Sing, N. Y
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Mexico
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Peru
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Bank of England
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Zanesville
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Boston & Northern Railroad Company
Old Colony Street Railway
Horton
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Lucky Boy Mine
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