Terrible Explosion Rescue Efforts and Victims Names
A Valparaiso report details Dr. Lewis of Marine Hospital aiding at the disaster site near Vallejo. Navy doctors aided survivors as the scene yielded a list of fallen and wounded, with crew from the cruiser Boston assisting in the ruins.
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Vallairso
Cata
Dr. Lewis
Marine Hospital
Collins
Burns
Damstedt
Blase
Robinson
Hughes
Vallejo
Grorce Hittinerr
U.S. N
Spundberg
Tuomas Seymour
William M Heckle
A. Kerret
W. Suita
WilLliam WasuBuRn
F. Leearr
W. Ostranper
Soldiers' Home progress and Oregon crop rundown
The Soldiers' Home farm reports thriving flowers fruits vegetables and crops with guests and superintendent praising the site amid attempts to disparage the Home. Oregon weather bureau notes poor crop prospects due to hot spells and April cold rains. wheat and hop yields look reduced while eastern rains improve wheat in certain areas. William Henry Wasnington of Washington D C dies at 104 after long poverty. burial in a plain coffin in the poorhouse field.
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Tribune
Orting
Seattle Telegraph
Oltymmpra Tribune
Lovell
Grand Army
Fairhaven
Oregon
Portlano
Oregon Weather Bureau
Umatilla
Morrow
Gilliam
Sherman
Wasco
Cascades
William Henry Wasuineton
D. C
William Henry Harri Adams
Express Alley
L Hannon
William
George Washington
Virginia
R’s
War of races ends as reports ebb across the nation
A jumble of incidents fills the page from Oklahoma to California. Notable items include Representative E. T. Stackhouse’s death in Washington, Aldrich re elected senator in Providence, Mrs. George Bean dry drowning with her children at Bay City, and a fatal railway collision near Bishops Gate. Also reported are a major Cherokee outlet land cession bill, severe storm in Acampo with livestock losses, Montana flooding, and Mare Island inquiries into the Ranger’s faulty machinery amid navy dispatch constraints.
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Oklahoma
Washington
E. T. Stackhouse
South Carolina
Providence
N. W
Bishops Gate
Great Eastern Railway
Midland Railway
Leeds
Acampo
Cal
I. J. Phillips
House Committee On Indian Affairs
United States
Missoula
Mont
Department
San Francisco
Mare Island
Behring Sea
Port Townsend
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Fire devastates Chicora and threats of explosion end saves
In Chicora Pennsylvania a nighttime fire destroyed about 100 buildings after water ran out. Blowing up threatened structures halted the blaze. The town with 1500 residents faced extensive damage and losses estimated near a thousand dollars.
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Chtcora
Penn
Chicora
P. B. Johnson Governor Question Echoes From Walla Walla
In Waitsburg Times chatter, the remark about P. B. Johnson for governor prompts questions. The piece notes potential convention risks and mentions C. W. Wheeler as a possible figure.
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P. B. Johnson
Echo
Waitsburg
C. W. Wheeler
Walla Walla
Delegates tally for Democratic nominating fight
A Hills of tion roll lists 898 total delegates with 399 needed for a break. Cleveland leads with 453, Hill 386, Palmer 48, Carlisle 35, Boise 26. unit voting would give Cleveland 577 to Hill 315. A Kentucky Iowa or Illinois vote could nominate Cleveland unless South Carolina sticks with 62 for Hill.
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Gates
Hills of Tion
Cleveland
Hill
Palmer
Carlisle
Boise
Kentucky
Iowa
Ilinois
South Carolina
Arkansas Tragedy In Willow Springs Hotel Room
In Orry Arkansas on June 14 Mrs J A McCormick wife of a Willow Springs ranchman confronted D C Jones of Kingfisher Oklahoma with J A McCormick. He shot Jones and was killed in a fire exchange. Mrs McCormick fled in night clothes and was later arrested.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Orry
J. A. McCormick
Willow Springs
D. C. Jones
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
McCormick
Jones
Democratic Pointer on Iowa Votes in 1900 Elections
Judge C C Cole of Des Moines says Iowa would cast its electoral votes for the Democratic nominee if Boies were chosen by Democrats and Harrison by Republicans. The ardent Republican’s remark aids Boies supporters amid the national nomination discussion in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Judge C. C. Cole
Des Moines
Iowa
Boies
Harrison
Judge Cole
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Rivensipg and Santa Ana
The heaviest quake in months rattled Rivensipg at 5:30 this morning but caused no damage. Santa Ana also felt a near thirty second tremor this morning with vibrations traveling east to west.
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California
Rivensipg
Cal
Santa Ana
Pilgrims flock to St Andrews shrine on Mount Troy
Thousands of pilgrims from across the country converge in Pittssurg for St Andrews day at Mount Troy Allegheny to seek healing from Father Mollinger. About 5000 gathered at noon with more arriving continually.
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Pittssurg
St. Andrews
Mount Troy
Allegheny
Father Mollinger
Wharf extension completed for Redondo Beach company
Reponpo California June 14 One hundred feet of wharf extension completed with the extension of fender piles en route by schooner Pioneer from Portland. Captain Alexander of the steamer Santa Rosa pronounces it one of the best wharf structures on the coast.
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Reponpo
Cal
Redondo Beach Company
Pioneer
Portland
Alexander
Santa Rosa
Levee Breach Threatens New Orleans Area
A crevasse opened on the left bank in St James parish and on the right bank twelve miles above the city. Workers race to halt the breach as river pressure mounts.
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New Orleans
St. James Parish
Arge Force
California Grain Market San Francisco Wheat Futures
The San Francisco grain market reports September wheat at 14 dollars 14 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Flyer Burned at Seattle Wharf in Midnight Fire
The steamer Flyer of the Columbia River & Puget Sound line burned at Commercial wharf Seattle at midnight last night. Upper works destroyed. harbor lit by flames and ships, including U S warships with sailors on deck. Fire likely started in engine room cotton waste. Estimated damage from five to twenty thousand dollars. repairs ahead for machinery and upper works. Built under A B Scott supervision in Portland. operated between Seattle and Tacoma with Bailey Gatzert and Fleetwood.
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The
Tribune
Sxarrie
Steamer Flyer
Columbia River
Puget Sound Steamboat and Transportation Company
Jackson
Gil Parker
Nixon
Thomas Devlin
Ener
A. J. Taylor
George Indy Steward
A. B. Scott
Columbia River & Puget Sound Navigation Company
Johnson
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Bailey Gatzert
Fleetwood
Washington Crops Weather Review On Rain Damages
Weather observer Olney reports mixed effects from rain across Washington. Flooding harms grain in Whatcom Skagit Snohomish and Island counties while strawberries and early fruit suffer in several eastern counties. Some regions gain from light rains but overall sun and warmth are needed.
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Olney
Perarm
Whatcom
Skagit
Snohomisha
LaConner
Skagit County
Island County
Jefferson County
Mason County
Sidney
Kitsap County
Chehalis County
San Juan
Thurston County
Kent
King County
Puyallup
Black
Washington
Douglas
Stevens
Colfax
Whitman County
Columbia
Garfield
Adams County
Spokane
Lincoln
Klickitat County
Yakima
Kittitass
Okanogan County
California Board Declines Forest Exhibit Space at Fair
A letter from John Dagget of the California state board informs the world’s fair headquarters that the board will not support forestry exhibits. The board plans only to prepare an exhibit for the California state building. The forestry chief reports no space reservations were authorized for California exhibitors except in the agricultural building.
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Cutcaco
John Dagget
California State Board
Foresty Building
California State Building
Miain
Foresty
California
Davis' Best Flour Proclaimed Superior for Home Use
Advertisement urges consumers to keep money at home by supporting domestic industries and choosing Davis' Best flour as a high quality product rivaling national brands. It emphasizes national pride and local purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Father Cronin on Blaine Cleveland and Gorman
Father Cronin of the Catholic Union and Times says he would vote for Blaine if Cleveland is the Democratic nominee He denies a Catholic vote bloc and argues Senator Gorman could unite Democrats in New York and boost chances against Cleveland, endorsing Blaine as Republican head if needed.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Gorman
Washington, D. C
Father Cronin
Catholic Union and Times
Buffalo
South
Washington
Chicago
Maine
New York
Senator Gorman
Hill
Demure Bride Weds A Wealthy Chicago Executive
A plump blonde daughter of a South Side widow marries a high ranking Chicago firm man. The wedding ends with a night at her mother in law's home and a whispered rebuke about a lisping “threak.” The anecdote, shared at the club, fuels light gossip. From Town Topics.
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South Side
Chicago
Political endorsements and local races teased
The item notes Speaker Feighan backing 8. C. Hyde for Congress while 8. G. Cosgrove recalls Eastern Washington’s preference for Harrison over Blaine. It quotes Col Will L. Visscher praising Dr. Blalock as a capable, clean candidate for governor, amid Democratic competition.
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Feighan
C. Hyde
Congress
G. Cosgrove
Washington
Harrison
Blaine
Will L. Visscher
Waite
Wonton
Dr. Blalock
Tacoma News In Briefs And Regional Updates
Tacoma notes include a Baltimore visit on the 20th, a Seattle Empire laundry fire with 4500 loss, a near ready Tacoma woolen mill employing 200, and summer trips to Ocosta and Peter son’s Point. Through trains soon. Green river redirected at Eagle Gorge. Port Discovery hotel fire loss about 5000 insured for Joe. Phra Nang greeted in Tacoma-Japan line preparations. Also General K T Stackhouse dies in South Carolina, while Congress member Cate near death.
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Baltimore
Tacoma
Empire Steam Laundry
Seattle
Bay
Ocosta
Peterson’s Point
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Green River
Eagle Gorge
Port Discovery
Joe
Mill Company
Peter Mutty
Tacoma-Japan
Japan
Electric Bitters and Bucklen Salve Sold for Ailments
Specimen cases report relief from neuralgia rheumatism and stomach liver issues with Electric Bitters. A running sore on a Harrisburg man's leg cleared after three bottles plus Bucklen's Amica Salve. A Catawba man with five fever sores improved after one bottle and one salve box. Sold by Acme drug store Marr & Ross proprietors.
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H. Clifford
New Castle
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
John Speaker
Catawba, O
Acme Drug Store
Marr & Ross
Prayers by Catholic Priest in Senate Prompt Debate
Town Topics notes religious controversy as a Catholic priest is allowed to lead prayers in the senate chamber. The piece mocks Puritan descendants and urges ecumenical prayers from all denominations for Washington lawmakers. The tone criticizes narrowmindedness and calls for broader spiritual support.
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Senate
Washington
Calamity Editor Predicts Ben Price's Political Shift
The Olympia Chronicle notes Ben Price, once a stout Republican in the Olympia Capital sanctum, has joined the People's Party amid a curdled temperament. The piece frames his shift as a calamity act in local politics.
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Olympia
Ben Price
Terrible Destructive Tornado Hits Illinois Towns
Reports from Galva and surrounding counties describe a deadly cyclone devastating North of Altona and Prorra. Eight houses blown down, barns ruined, and crops destroyed as fatalities and injuries mount. Telegraph lines down, residents seek shelter in cisterns and cellars amid widespread property damage and ongoing search efforts.
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Gassurg
Ill
Altona
Galva
Chicago
Gustave Dorring
Emma Klima
John Michona
Chas J. Roberts
Hervey Stewart
Proria
Galya
Lafayette Station
Burlington & Quincy
Local Notables and Travelers Arrive and Depart Olympia
A list of residents visiting cities and returning home appears, noting Miss Bessie Lee from Pora nd Mrs Macleay from Portland Superintendent Shock to Fairhaven Mrs C M Barton visiting Tacoma Dr Riley called to Montesano Paul Connolly back from Santa Clara William Wickham secures mail-saving contract Olympia to Shelton region officials and many others registered at Olympia with various cities named.
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Bessie Lee
Porand
Olympia
Kamilehie
Shelton
Henry E. Reed
Oraponies
Multnomah County
Citizens’ Democratic
J. Monheimer
San Francisco
J. F. Ronald
O. E. Baldwin
R. 8. Green
W. H. White
Eugene Semple
Thomas B. Higins
W.fred Essig
J. B. Ergleson
George Onworth
Seattle
Tom Box
Tacoma
O. OC. Hansen
W. Law Hill
F. H. Peterson
James B. Howe
QO. Jacobs
D. Crockett
H. J. Russell
F. H. Marvin
Simonds
Portland
T. M. Suligshon
James B. Owens
Geo. J. Campbell, Jr
M. Miller
the Olympia
Nesqually rancher survives axe wound by tearing shirt
A Thurston county rancher A Browning was cut on the right foot while slashing near the Nesqually river. The wound severed an artery and he stopped the bleeding with his shirt before being taken to Tacoma for treatment.
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A. Browning
Thurston County
Nesqually
Tacoma
Goddard
Browning
Indignation Meeting Calls City Council to Hear Tax Grievances
Citizens opposing higher assessments circulated a petition urging council members to attend an indignation meeting Thursday evening to hear objections and discuss the tax hike.
Chicago Produce Market summary report
Chicago Produce Market notes for June 14 show wheat steady cash 83 3/4 to 84 cents in July 78 1/4 cents. Corn lower cash 47 cents while oats easy cash 203/4 cents with July activity. Pork easy cash and July around 10 dollars. Lard easy cash 32 to 40 cents. Barley around 60 cents.
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Chicago
Democratic Leaders Meet in Secret Conference in New York
A secret gathering of Democratic leaders was held last night in New York. Attendees included Senator Hill Lieutenant Governor Sheehan Hon W V Entoe McLaughlin and Edward Ky. They expressed confidence Hill would be nominated at Chicago. Also noted are a book offer and local business ads from Olympia and Tumwater.
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New York
Senator Hill
Sheehan
W. Ventoe
McLaughlin
Edward Ky
Hill
Chicago
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Fourth and
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Joseph Cheim
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C. R. Simonson
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Smith & Fleming
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Burr’s Cigarstore
Woodruff Block
Mare Island Navy Yard
Telegraphic Tales
California Athletic Club
George
Australia
Denny Needham
Oakland
Connellsville
Express
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Boroxava
Corondo
Blair
Petrolia
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Fresh State News
Alliance
Wasu Hineton
K. T. Stackhouse
Farmers’ Alliance
Cate
Stackhouse
Dr. Miles
Illinois
Barton
CO. M. Barton
Wasn
Enterprise Manufacturing Comp
Tumwater
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