Grand Circle in April 1905 to decide headquarters location
A report from Seattle discusses proposed headquarters for the order with candidates in Pendleton Leadville San Jose and other towns. It outlines the constitutional voting plan, delegate strength, and the financial impact including a potential $60,000 cost and use of bonds. The piece notes strong growth across districts, especially California, and mentions a recent highway robbery conviction in Seattle.
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Grand Guardian
Pendleton
Grand Ville
Grand Banker
Leadville
Dia
Repre Bee
Colorado
Oregon
Tollesha
Cal
Port- Idaho
San Jose
Order
Portland
Spokane
California
Portland Fireworks Fatality Report Highlights Tragedy
Twenty five casualties in Portland from fireworks are reported with one death. A six year old boy, Ernest Vogt, was killed by a pistol loaded with powder in anticipation of the celebration. Other injuries include torn hands and faces, lost eyes, and scorched skin. The Vogt death is the only Oregon fatality so far.
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Portland
Ernest Vogt
Vogt
Oregon
British and Thibetans Fight Near Gyangtse
An attack on the Tibetan position is under way at Gyangtse. British forces have captured several villages as Thibetan defenders mount a desperate stand. Lieutenant Gordon of the British forces is reported killed.
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Gyangtse
Gordon
Socialist Labor Nominees Named at New York Convention
In New York on July 6 the Socialist Labor Party convention nominated Charles H. C. Rigan a printer from Syracuse for president and William M. Cox a coal miner from Illinois for vice president.
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Socialist Labor
New York
Socialist Labor Party
Charlies H. C. Rigan
Syracuse
William M. Cox
Illinois
Populists Nominate Watson for President at Springfield
Thomas E. Watson of Georgia and Thomas H. Tibbles of Nebraska were nominated for president and vice president by the Populist convention. William V. Allen and Samuel W. Williams were also proposed but withdrawn as Watson was nominated by acclamation amid a disputed roll call.
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Thomas H. Tibbles
Nebraska
Senator Allen
W. Williams
Watson
Springfield
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
William V. Allen
Samuel W. Williams
Indiana
Lany
More Norge Survivors Reach Aberdeen After Sinking
Aberdeen Scotland July 6 17 Norge survivors landed by Largo Bay trawler after drifting six days at sea. Twelve passengers third mate quartermaster steward lamp trimmer and one crew member are among those cared for. One boat last seen July 4 about 30 miles off St Kilda. Meanwhile rumors say Vladivostok squadron clashed with Japanese north of Gen San with Russian victory.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Largo Bay
Norge
St. Kilda
Lin Yang
Gen San
Williams opens campaign as temporary chairman in St Louis
Mississippi congressman John Sharp Williams opens the convention as temporary chair, urging voters to elect a chief executive. He criticizes Republican obstruction, recalls past scandals like Credit Mobilier and whisky ring, and denounces tariff claims while referencing Root and Roosevelt. The crowd roars as the session adjourns for the day.
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St. Louie
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Tle Wae
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mutual Admiration Society
Teddy
Bliby
Root
Cooper Union
New York
Sard Willams
Washington
Lincoln
Credit Mobilier
Degolyer
Aames
Post Office
Public Lands Bureau
Jake” Smith
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
South Africa
Klondike
Cleveland
Wiliams
Bryan
Controversy Over Dryan's Committee Role Preference
A debate emerges within the committee as Dryan favors remaining a lay member. Supporters say the choice would preserve independence and dissee freedom, while critics worry it could affect deliberations and alignments in ongoing discussions.
Postmaster Insane at Pasco in Sudden Affliction
William Gray, Pasco postmaster and prominent Franklin county figure, was declared insane and sent to the asylum after a sudden mental collapse in early July. He had been ill for weeks, announced a back pension of 68, then claimed vast wealth before transfer to an asylum in Medien Lake. Joe McCarthy was named as his successor.
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St. Louis
Ohio
Parker
Thompson
Nebraska
South Dakon
Planters
Pettigrew
Handy
Delaware
Chas. A. Towne
Green
Rhode Island
Barkworth
Michigan
Bailey
Pasco
Wallula
William Gray
Washington
Medien Lake
Paseo
J. D. McCarthy
Joe
Armsworth
Franklin County
Roanoke and Garonne Bring News From Nome Alaska
The White Star steamer Roanoke arrived from Nome and St Michaels with 12,000 in gold dust consigned to local banks while the Garonne also docked from Nome. Roanoke completed the voyage in nine days and 15 hours with 23 passengers and little ice trouble near Nome.
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Seattle
White Star Steamship Company
Roanoke
Nome
St. Michaels
Union Savings & Trust Company
Natonal Bank
Washington Trust Company
Garonne
North Alaska Steamship Company
St. Michael
Athena Fourth Observes Two Day Fourth of July Program
Athena residents praise a two day celebration with speeches by Judge Lowell Rev Jinkine and Miss Cecil Boyd, music by the Athena band, and a competitive two-horse parade. Company No 2 won prize money in wet conditions while crowds enjoyed races, songs, and a well orderly town gathering with no arrests or intoxication reported. The article also notes the Philippines pearl fisheries ban on foreigners as defined by U.S. subjects.
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Athena
Kly
Lowell
Jinkine
Cecil Boyd
Watts
M. Peterson
Armfield
M. W. Smith
Ladien
Portland Merchants Oppose Heppner Relief Fund Use
Portland July 1 legal action may seek recovery of the 1903 Fourth of July fund allotted to the Heppner relief committee. Merchants say last year’s donations were not for Heppner relief but for this year’s celebration, and they refuse further contributions. Carnival committee threatens suit to reclaim funds drawn from the celebration fund.
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Carnival Committee
Heppner Relief
Portland
Heppner Relief Committee
Hoppner Relief Fund
Heppner Relief Fund
Togo's Daring Feat Foiled by Port Arthur Defenses
Japanese torpedo boat destroyers slipped into Port Arthur to attack anchored Russian ships. Four vessels were involved. one returned to sea, two were sunk by shore batteries, and one was crippled. The mission is praised as bold as the Wei Hal Wei action. Marshal Oyama and Lieutenant General Kodama depart for Manchuria front.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Togo
Wei Hal Wei
Marshal Oyama
Tokio
Margquin Oyama
Manchuria
Kodama
Gold on the Rosebud and Alaska mining find
An Alaskan miner reports finding gold dust in soil at Honestee near Rosebud with the St Bimo event noted. Elsewhere three hundred vehicles carried materials and people for a new town. First day’s opening registration logged 4000 nonresidents. nine tund read were in line at Yankton at 8 o'clock.
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Honestee
St. Bimo
Rosebud
Yankton
St. Louis Man Slays Wife in Street Tragedy
Edger Leo Evans, 23, cut the throat of his wife Antoinette and wounded himself in a street attack in St Louis. She died. he was slashed and hospitalized in critical condition after the couple had just returned from San Francisco. Authorities note domestic troubles as motive.
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St. Louis
Edger Leo Evans
Antoinette
Evans
Rome arrests couple over Italian fortifications plots
Sold Government Plana Rome on July 6 reports the arrest at Medsina of Captain Juleno and his wife, charged with selling plans of Italian fortifications to foreign powers. The incident threatens a scandal reminiscent of Dreyfus.
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Plana
Rome
Populo Romana Re Hore
Medsina
Juleno
Dreyfus
Chicago Grain and Harte's Runaway Incident
July wheat opened BST and closed at 804 percent then opened 85 percent July corn opened 48 percent. A farmer named Harte from Cold Springs lost control of a four horse team attached to a heavy freighting wagon on Lee and Court streets. They ran away briefly before being stopped, causing no damage beyond a broken wagon tackle.
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Chicago Grain
Chicago
Harte
Cold Springs
Lee
Court Streets
Wage Tor
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Charles Benjamine
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