Wheat export forecast and political shifts in early 1900s
The report cites agriculture minister Boone Agree predicting 1 700 000 tons of wheat for export this season. Colorado populists join Democrats. Kruger delays US visit due to eye ailment. Mrs Richardson of Savannah, Missouri, wounded husband suspected.
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Boone
Patrick A. Feehan
Archdiocese of
Chicago
Youngstown
Ohio
Mahoning
Shenango
Evangelical Mission
Wichita
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Pekin
Wuntine Donnelly
Roi
Minneapolis
St. Pan
Wheat Prices and Snow Hit Pacific Northwest Area
Heppner reports three inches of snow and 7000 bushels of wheat sold at 45 cents per bushel. Spokane saw 75000 bushels of wheat sold at 40 cents above local market. Oregon State Journal marks 28th year under H KR Kinesaid as editor.
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Heppner
Schirainger
Morrow County
Spokane
Oregon State Journal
Eugene
H. KR. Kinesaid
Two Faced Woman Described in Medical Ad Sample
An old advertisement fragment touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female illnesses. It claims to restore health by easing nervous weakness and uterine issues, citing personal testimonies of relief from fatigue, back pain, and weakness.
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Pierce
Grenfell
Welcome Given to General Roberts by Prince of Wales
Transport Canada liner brings Lord Roberts and family to Southampton where crowds cheer as a green arch and gold casket welcome address are presented. In London a Febrile procession to Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace follows with Royal thanks and praise amid questions about a dukedom.
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Southampton
Transport Canada
Lord Roberts
Pas Vodes
London
Southamton
Paddington Station
Addren
Paddington
I'rivee of Wales
Transvaal
Duke of Connaught
Marquis of
Saliabury
Prince of Wales
Roberta
Hyde Park
Buckingham
Prince and Princes of Wales
Roberts
Roberce
Prince of Walow
Robert
A Great Snow Storm Hits Northern California and Oregon
A major snow storm paralyzed telegraph and telephone lines across Northern California and Southern Oregon. Ashland reported 12 inches of snow and towns like Jacksonville 15 inches, Yreka dry, and Siskiyou Creek 7 feet drifted with drifts up to 5 feet in places, hindering rail traffic between Ashland and Dunsmuir.
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Ashland
Ore
Cees
Callifornia
Dyngmure
Madile
Dunsmore
Sacramento
Oregon
Jacksonville
Yreka
Siemon
Siekivoun
Wind Storm Ravages Reno Buildings and Fire Damage
Reno reports its severest wind storm in years with a velocity near seventy miles per hour. Several structures, including a livery stable and engine house of the Southern Pacific, suffered major damage worth thousands. Snow and rain accompanied the storm as fires spread among wreckage and debris.
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Reno
Nevada
Oriyia
Os Arry
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Letter From President Explains Withheld Information
Washington January 8 President McKinley sent a message to the Senate in response to the request for information. The brief dispatch outlines reasons for withholding and signals forthcoming details to follow.
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Washington
McKinley
Senate
Information request in auditor's Cuban fraud probe
December 1 resolution calls for information aiding Auditor Tavw pher's investigation into Cuban postal frauds. A secretary of war letter notes Laweber's report was confidential and prosecutions pending, so public release is not deemed compatible with public interest. the president does not plan to submit the report now.
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Tavwpher
Jainclores
Secretary of War
Laweber
Governor Dietrich Sworn In in Nebraska Reception Planned
Governor Dietrich, a Republican, was sworn in before the Nebraska legislature. General Fitzhugh Lee and staff will attend the reception and grand ball honoring the new governor and state officials in Lincoln.
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Fitzhugh Lee
Star
Lincoln
Neb
Dietrich
House
Senate
Department of Missouri
Evernor
Governor names state text book commission members
Salem dispatch reports Governor appoints Harvey W. Scott William L. Todd W M Colving P F L Campbell A Lowell to the state text book commission with Secretary Root barred from a Philippines trip and the war department confirming the plan. In Omaha three indictments allege unlawful expenditure against Edward Rosewater of the Omaha Bee and a senatorial candidate.
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Salem
Dan
Harvey W. Scott
William L. Todd
Portland
W. M. Colving
Jacksonville
PF. L. Campbell
Monmouth
A. Lowell
Pendleton
Omaha
Nob
Jan
Atomey Shields
Edward Rosewater
The
Omaha Hee
Rowewater
Kondea
Washington
War Department Hawider
Wonate
Howe
Philippines
Koot
Tre Connithe
Queen Wilhelmina’s health weakened by bronchitis
News from January reports Queen Wilhelmina confined to bed, suffering persistent bronchitis and extreme weakness. In Cincinnati a bank cashier theft leads to arrest. Assistant Cashier Brown accused of assisting concealment with the Newport German National Bank case.
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Cincinnati
Homme
Newport
Kentucky
Brown
Hin Dock
Tima
President Kruger Improves After Bad Night
The Hague report states President Kruger had a poor night but is somewhat better in the morning. His condition is delicate due to advanced age and causes some alarm among officials and observers.
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Kruger
The
Hague
Hritiah Evacuate Towns in Free State
Hritiah forces evacuate Faurgemith and Jagersfontein in the southwestern Free State amid plans for commentary. Local authorities report the move as precautionary during ongoing tensions.
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Cape Town
Hritiah
Faurgemith
Jagersfontein
Free State
French torpedo cruiser Fleurus sinks after fog collision
In fog off Breet today the French torpedo cruiser Fleurus collided with the warship Menhir. The Fleurus sank but her crew was saved.
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Breet
Jan. U
Menhir
Great Fire at Lyons Rages Through Warehouses
A terrible blaze in Lyons France on January destroys twenty warehouses and many other buildings. Firefighters battle the flames as authorities report extensive damage and hazards across the city.
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Lyon
France
Stevedores Revisit Port Dust Up Amid Quiet Whispers
Uncertain fragments recount a port scene with stevedores at work and murmured tensions. The garbled text hints at organized labor activity and unsettled duties around a harbor, with no clear names or dates.
Washington Post Seeks Oregon Celebration For Lewis and Clark
The Washington Post editorial urges holding a centennial observance at the mouth of the Columbia River to honor Lewis and Clark. It argues the voyage was the first transcontinental journey with lasting consequences and suggests funding an exposition in Oregon in 1905.
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Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
Seattle
Sear
Porte
Puget Bound Pointe
Leopold Dielan
Mt. Mary's Catholic Church
Astoria
Te Eall
Lewis and Clark
Columbia River
Stenyes
Ohegon
Winitora
Avery Chute
Lowie and
Clark
Gulf of California
Lewin and Clark
Hel
Oregon
Philippine municipal bill nears final form under commission
The Philippine commission completed a general municipal government bill closely mirroring MacArthur's order but broader in scope. It introduces land taxation and a head tax with revenue earmarked for local use. Elections, officer duties, and tax administration are prescribed. Two county pioneers Jacob Baker and A Fite died at 77, leaving widows and children.
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Philippines
Philippine Commission
General MacArthur
Padia
Independence
Jacob Baker
A. Fiteid
Resita
Senate Committee Hears Forgery Charges Amid Debates
Washington reports show a Senate agriculture committee setting aside time to hear testimony on forged documents tied to a dairy bill with Adame of Wisconsin denying that he testified to drive manufacturers of oleomargarine out of business. The House faced filibuster tactics as a resolution on voting rights for citizens over 61 entered debate.
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Jan
Senate
Adame
Wisconsin
Koight
National Dairy Union
Waa
House
Jim
Fleet
Desmion
Ite Haliday
Olmated
Mirsievippi
South Carolina
Louisiana
Richardson
Tantaweoe
Underwood
Denecrat
Alabama
Lont
Cough and Cold Cure Tablets Promoted in Ad Note
An old advertisement fragment touts Cough and Works of the Lard Lasaiive Brome uigine Tablets as a cure for a cold. Mentions Kogure and payment prompts with vague claims and promotional language.
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