War reporting from Asia and Europe dated August 26
Dispatches describe repulse of forces near Lian Dian Lian, artillery silenced, and no mediator between Japan and Italy. Reports from Shanghai note quiet fronts, Baltic fleet steamers delayed, and a Japanese victory claim. French liner captured, cruiser repairs underway, and Russian activity at the Bosphorus and Port Arthur noted.
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Lian Dian Lian
Japan
Italy
Shanghai
Nin
Sersburg
Europat
Poll Tax Unconstitutional In Washington Court Ruling
Washington Supreme Court declares municipal poll tax unconstitutional as applied to 21 to 60 year olds. Court says tax must rest equally on all persons despite constitutional allowance for levy. Implication seen for county poll tax across state.
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Washington Supreme Court
Seattle
aAn Olympia Special
Supreme Court
Spontaneous blaze destroys farmer’s harvestor in field
A John Richardson owned combine on his South Cold Springs wheat field exploded or caught fire from smut and hot box, burning the header and separator and destroying the machine. The blaze consumed the machine worth $1800, insured for $1200, with 32 horses and five men including driver Orville Reeves, unhitching horses to save remaining stubble. Only one and a half acres remained uncut. No injuries reported.
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John Richardson
South Cold Springs
Liames
Meeting Goes to El Paso for 1905 Meet
Portland dispatch notes El Paso Texas chosen as 1905 meeting place after a lively dispute among delegations. Texans celebrate with chartered autos and excursions while Denver wins on first ballot for permanent headquarters. Salt Lake delegates allege pledge violations by several delegates.
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Portland
el Paso
Texas
Denver
Salt Lakers
Jail break by robber freed by accomplices at Janesville
A notorious postoffice robber was released from Janesville jail when accomplices sawed their way in this morning. He faces robbery charges in Janesville and is suspected in Chicago postoffice robberies. At a Winona Lake Bible conference Rev. Charles Sickle forecast broader labor wars and warned that the capitalistic idea pushes top middle class toward socialism.
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Janesville
Wis
Chicago
Winona Lake
Wise
Charles Sickle
United States
Civil Service Puts Graft Probe in Spotlight
The Civil Service Commission, under presidential directive, warns federal employees against campaign fund solicitations and partisan activity. It cites past violations and to deploy special agents to rural districts to uncover graft among postmasters. Market roundup notes Chicago prices and local wheat gains amid broader demand.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington
Mayor Harrison Hears Two Sides in Butcher Strike
Chicago reports a meeting between aldermanic committee and striking butchers as efforts to settle the dispute continue. Strikers recalled pre strike earnings of two to three days weekly at $6 to $7 and claim ongoing packer unfairness after the first settlement. Federal representatives touted quick peace if both sides meet, while packers insist no arbitration is needed.
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Fitz Patrick
Chicago
Aldermanic Committee
Ethelbert Stewart
Department of Commerce and Labor
John Fitzpatrick
Butchers’ Union
Donnelly
Case Schmidt
San Francisco
Packers’ Council
Packers
Omaha
Fleet Officer Winslow to test flying machine in city
Lewiston reports Fleet Officer Winslow of the steamer Spokane will test a flying machine on September 3. He plans a runway launch to start the craft into the air and aims for an atmospheric trip above the city. Winslow expresses confidence in a successful flight.
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Lewiston
Winslow
Spokane
Santa Fe Trains Delayed by Washouts as Storm Rages
Three eastbound Santa Fe trains are delayed between Bristow and Needles by washouts. Five Knights Templars’ trains stalled at Hackberry with three hundred Templars and families aboard and many sick. Steel bridges wrecked. one near Bagdad carried 26 feet. Germany rushing troops to Southwest Africa to fight the Herreros.
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San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Bristow
Needles
Knights Templars
Hackberry
Bagdad
Cattle Shipment From Rye Valley Farmers to Seattle
Baker City August 26. Carstens Brothers of Seattle purchased 20 carloads of fat cattle from Rye valley and Lower Bryant river growers for shipment to Seattle as soon as delivered. Prices range from 2.70 to 3.96 per hundredweight.
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Laker City
Baker City
Carstens Brothers
Seattle
Rye Valley
Bryant River
Jeffries and Munroe Ready for Fray
San Francisco Aug 6 The betting on Jeffries and Munroe opened strong with odds at 100 to 36, Jeffries hopeful to see two to one later. Munroe slept late but appeared in good spirits, shadow-boxed, walked, and planned a light afternoon session before the voyage.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Munroe
Odda
No Injunction From New York Judge on Hiring Rights
New York Aug 26 Justice Dickery of the supreme court denied Moraic Tile Layers bid for an injunction against the Building Trades Employers' Association. He ruled the arbitration agreement not reciprocal and affirmed employers may hire or fire at will while workers may choose to work or refuse.
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New York
Philip Weinzelmer
Newberger
Court of General Sessions
George J. Fessig
Dickery
Supreme Court
Cassini to Leave as Recall Report Emerges
Manchester reports a rising English capital rumor that Russian Ambassador Cassini to the United States has asked to be recalled due to strained relations with American officials. In Birmingham on August 26, the Post notes Hamburg agreements to double German steamship service to Japanese ports and cut rates against British lines when Far East service resumes.
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Washington
Manchester
London
United States
Cassini
Orient
Birmingham
Aus
Post
Hamburg
Far East
The Shawmut Ashore in Hong Kong Harbor Incident
Hong Kong Aug 26 The steamer Shawmut from Tacoma went ashore in the harbor but stood off and was not crushed. Damage is unknown.
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Hong Kong
Tacoma
Easterners crave authentic Oregon information says Bleakney
Rev W H Bleakney tells the East Oregonian there is demand for authentic printed information about Oregon resources. He cites Pennsylvania visitors seeking reliable data and urges commercial bodies to publish well edited statistical circulars on Umatilla County and its resources to attract Eastern migrants.
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W. H. Bleakney
Oregon
West
Pennsylvania
W. H. Hleakney
The
East Oregonian
Umatilla County
Weston for Morality Gawdy House to Close
Weston Aug 26 Citizens push moral crackdown arresting Mary Jane Roe on a charge of keeping a bawdy house. Trial underway in Justice Wood's court as she vows to appeal to the state circuit. Laundry defense argues no vice operation. city attorney Powers prosecutes. lawyer Hinkle defends.
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Weston
Mary Jane Roe
Wes
Merrial
Justice of the Peace Wood
R. M. Powers
J. T. Hinkle
Pendleton
Grant County stock inspector reports scarce feed near Dixie Butte
Grant County stock inspector George Irvin returns from Camp Creok where he built a dipping vat and dipped Mr McHaley's and Frank Fields' flocks. He notes feed is very scarce on and around Dixie Butte, according to Monument Enterprise.
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George Irvin
Grant County
Camp Creok Country
J. W. McHaley
Frank Fields
Irvin
Dixie Butte
Excursion to St Louis Exposition by Inland Empire Tour Car
The first Inland Empire special excursion to the St Louis exposition departs Walla Walla September 6 led by R A Smith. A $6.25 through rate applies, with a Salt Lake City organ recital stop at the Mormon Tabernacle. The tour travels via Union Pacific and Wa bash, arriving in St Louis September 10.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
St. Louis
Inland Empire
St. Louis Exposition
O. TK & N. Company
KR. A. Smith
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Wabash
Smith
Salt Lake
Mormon Tabernacle
United States
New York City
Germany
Paris
Public Land Sales Show Decline From Last Year
Records from the public land office for the year ended June 30, 1904 show 16,268,892 acres disposed of, down from 22,050,028 acres the previous year. Cash received totaled 8,705,803 dollars, vs 10,657,618 last year, with 172,857 entries. Lands were taken up across 24 states and four territories, including Oregon with 1,170,655 acres noted and 1,442,078 dollars received.
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Public Land Office
Land Office
Oregon
Polish Immigrant Party Tours Salem on Oregon Hope
A Polish group led by Wojciech Posinosny from Chicago’s 69 Dearborn Street passed through Salem en route home after visiting Lincoln County lands held by the Mixer Ren Estate Company at Blodgett. They represent 400 families expecting to settle in Western Oregon, praising the region as fertile for farms and homes. The travelers spoke German and hailed as a hardworking immigrant class likely to cultivate forests and barren land into thriving communities.
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Wojciech Posinosny
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Salem
Lincoln County
W. D. Mixer Ren
Salem Jour Inal
Brigands Rob Monastery at Mont Serra
Catalonian brigands attacked the Mont Serra monastery. They bound a guard, looted the abbey, and fled with substantial booty. Gendarmes gave pursuit, seven brigands were killed in the ensuing action, the remaining robbers fled. No monks were injured.
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Madrid
Mont Serra
Flores
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Ryeschiteli
Chee Foo
Drell
Antwerp
Mass
William T. Meller
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American Petroleum
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Thomas &£. Watson
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