A Victorian Pursuit: Vanished Targets and a Grim Search
Jefferson Hope endures years chasing Drebber and Stangerson across the United States and Europe. A grave discovery at East Lake City and a vow of vengeance frame a relentless hunt ending in London per Watson’s journal.
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Jefferson Hope
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
Drebber
Justice of the Peace
Stangerson
Europe
St. Petersburg
Paris
Copenhagen
London
Mrs Campbell Clashes With Ex Congressman Over Buttonless Shirt
Mrs Campbell confronts Tim Campbell about an advertisement showing a buttonless shirt. He replies it is like hers leading to a week of silent treatment between them. The exchange was noted by the New York Times.
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Lucy Ferrier
Jefferson Hope
Ferriers
Hope
Drebber
Stangerson
Lucy
John Ferrier
Light opera ends in a beastly failure says judge
A young composer asks how the light opera fared and the judge replies with a jokey critique. The stage manager allegedly loads down naive village maidens in silk dresses and paste diamonds, and the remark prompts the famed line about the piece being a failure.
City Plan for Rest Wins Echo in Street Talk
A city resident advocates a simple daily rest schedule from 9 PM to 4 AM to improve well being. The message urges neighbors to adopt the routine for better health and efficiency.
Fragmentary Raffle of Love Across a Dated Conversation
Ambiguous dialogue reveals fear of aging and enduring love. Miss Primley voices concern that a husband may stop loving her with age. Mise replies that true love would persist from marriage onward.
Coal Strike Ends As White House Hosts A Commission
Washington reports the coal strike commission will meet at the White House with six members including Carroll D. Wright and E. E. Clark. The delegation features representatives from organized labor and bankers from J. P. Morgan & Co as negotiators.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wer
White House
E. E. Clark
Mitchell
Mr. Sargent
Messrs. Rober Ba Cn
Goumpe W. Jollian
J. P. Morgan & Co
Commission names figures on social science inquiry
Washington reports the appointment of Brigadier General John M D C and others to a commission on social questions in the mining industry. E E Clark of Cedar Rapids and Thomas H Watkins of Beranton are named with Bishop Spalding joining the panel and Carroll D Wright named recorder.
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Washington
John M. D. C
Iieer Corps
Military Naval Service
United States Court
E. E. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Order of Railroad Conductors
Thomas H. Watkins
Beranton
As & Man
John L. Ne
Peoria
Illinois
Bisbop Spalding
Mamé
Carroll D. Wright
Admiral Selfridge Funeral Details Relayed
Oldest living officer of the First Fleet Thomas O Selfridge is named as dean at an asylum in Waverly. Born February 16 1836, he joined the navy young and earned high rank with two retired sons, James Russell and another, both once active in service. The Civil War era officer lived in Georgia before travel to San Francisco for family visits.
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N Asylum
Waverly
Navy
O. Selfridge
James Russell Selfridge
Selfridge
Selfridge Aioe
Georguows
San Prancieco
Army to be Reduced After Philippine Outbreaks
Washington October 17. The army will be reduced to a minimum as outbreaks in the Philippines cease. The present force is about 67 000 with cavalry and artillery kept at minimum but Fort Leavenworth Kansas will maintain a full size command for educational purposes.
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Washington
Anders
Philippines
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Danish West Indies Treaty Debate Opens in Copenhagen
Copenhagen on October 1 reports Premier Peventer stating the debate over the Danish West Indies division with the United States. He says responsible quarters now see alternatives, balancing either monetary cost or required expenditure for development with a guaranteed profitable return.
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Copenhagen
Landething
United States
Peunteer
Rebels Defeated in Venezuela Victory near La Victoria
Government troops under President Castro claim a decisive victory after days of fierce fighting. About 9,000 rebels led by General Mendoza retreated from their last position toward Villa de Cura. The clash near La Victoria left many dead or wounded amid extreme heat, while Valencia reportedly remained under government control.
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Venezuela
la Victoria
Mendoza
Villa de Cura
Castro
Valencia
Panic in Albany Ballroom Flames Kill One in Store Fire
A Tower & Brooks store blaze in Albany North Carolina during a dance on the top floor trapped escape routes. One fireman died and several women were burned as flames consumed several buildings. 25 youths were rescued from front windows. Losses not yet estimated.
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Albany
N. C
Tower & Brooks
Nome
Municipal Telegraph Company
Boxers Not Yet Suppressed In Central China
Pekin reports Boxers remain active at Cheng Tn and two other centers. Viceroy Teen Chun Suan urges ministers and missionaries to avoid travel in central Sze Cheen. Emperor’s reception at the Summer Palace excludes Sir Ernest Satow due to the He nan affair. Shanghai troop evacuation negotiations paused amid British status and territorial terms.
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Henan
Shanghai
Great Britain
Yangtse Valley
Tion
President Roosevelt to Vote at Home Amid Recovery
President Roosevelt plans to vote from home after temporary travel restrictions. He has recovered enough to move without crutches but doctors advise against travel for two weeks, keeping him from Oyster Bay for voting and missing Wilson’s inauguration at Princeton.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Wilson
Board meeting of Thomas Jefferson memorial association
Philadelphia report on an October 21 gathering of the board of governors from the United States with delegates from several states and territories. Mention of Mark A Smith among attendees is noted though details are sparse.
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Philadelphia
Thoman Jefferson Memorial Association
United States
Independence
de Arlyles
Stetriet
Columbia
Mark A, Smith
Growth trends and industry notes from Oregon week
A broad weekly review reports hops sales in Dallas at 26 cents per bale, a Portland telecommunication franchise, a Baker City to Sampler line, and a mining purchase of the Gold Chloride mine. It details school solvency, agricultural college dedication, constitutional amendments coming before the next legislature, Lincolnn county tax gains, and a Baker City bank becoming a US depository. It notes Hood River fruit fair, Lake William Darkis death, a Liberty resident offer refused, Astoria Fir Lumber filing for $100,000 capital, and Independence hop market steadiness with expected price rise.
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Lake
William Darkis
Oregon
Waldo
Liberty
Marion County
Astoria Fir Lumber Company
Astoria
Cuba Accepts Cuban American Treaty Likely Approval
Havana reports business leaders meeting with President Palma on a proposed Cuban American commercial treaty expect cabinet endorsement. They anticipate quick action but worry about radical congress opposition to coaling stations without clear Pratt amendment enforcement terms.
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Havana
Palma
United States
Congress
Ander
Portland Market Prices For Wheat Barley And More
Market notes list Oregon prices for wheat, barley, flour, oats, hay, potatoes, poultry, cheese, wool, beef, and lamb. Items include Walla Walla wheat at 68 cents, barley around $20 per ton feed and $21 brewing, oats No 1 about $11 per cental, Timothy hay $10 per ton, Burbank potatoes 65 to 70 cents per bushel, chickens and turkeys priced per dozen or per pound, and cheese and wool values across regions.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Amelia
Oregon
United States Leads World in Coal Output for 1901
The United States dominates global coal production in 1901 with 33.86 percent of output, ahead of Great Britain and Germany. Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Belgium and Russia follow, with Britain and dependencies at 30.86 percent and Germany at 19.42 percent.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Belgium
Russia
Great India
Transvaal
Great Britain and Her Dependencies
Eruption of Sonffriere Volcano Rattles St Vincent
Tremors and distant booming light up Kingstown as Sonffriere volcano erupts after a day of minor quakes. No damage reported, but observers note lava activity and audible booms from the island.
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Island of St. Vincent
Kingstown
Bank Gilman Bon & Sussumed Fails in New York
The banking house of Gilman Bon a sudden failure in New York shocks markets. The firm, known for caution, faced losses around $200,000 as creditors and customers await details and resolution.
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New York
Gilman, Bon & Sussumed
Lettineen
Coal Speculators Panic Stricken Amid Market Dump
New York report shows coal dealers fear resumption of anthracite deliveries. Large lots were dumped as bituminous prices fell from about 10 dollars to 5 504 per ton. Domestic anthracite remains at 18 to 20 dollars but may drop with a pending settlement.
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New
Yorm
Shaw Expands Bond Purchases Amid Market Reports
Reports from the stock exchange indicate Shaw acquired additional government bonds. The figures referenced include amounts around 1,000,000 and totals approaching 10,000,000, signaling a notable rise in government debt holdings.
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Scarlet
A. Conan Doyle
East Lake City
Salt Lake City
Cortelyou
Thomas O. Selfridge
Firs 5
Danish Islands
Dewey
News OF Oregon
Firtet
Dallas
Baker City
Mioquene Pape Hanging County
Portland Mee
Eigh Therome
Ber Way
Lee
Oregon Agricultural College
Orégon
Ihs
Salem
Lincolnn County
First National Bank of
Hood River
Cuba
Portland
Shaw
Om the
Stock Exchange
Seat
Bechen i
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