British Casualties Rise in South Africa Reported
June British casualties in South Africa exceed 3000 with 1200 deaths. Secretary Root drafts a more radical army reorganization bill than last year. Captain Robert M Howton dies of typhoid at Manila July 8. The silver Republicans urge support for Bryan and Stevenson. Charles LeRoy of Pallerton Cal commits suicide on Santa Fe train at Joliet. William telegraphs William II offering 1000 taels for foreigner rescue in Pekin. The schooner Toll er capsizes near Cleveland with five women and one child drowned. James Corlgan's family also perishes.
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South Africa
Root
Robert M. Howton
United States Volunteer Infantry
Manila
Silver Republican Party
Dryan
Stevensean
Proes‘dent
Charlo LeRoy
Pekin
Toller
Cleveland
Ohio
James Corlgan
Notable Obituaries and Notices From Portland Area
A string of local deaths and incidents appears, including A J Stafford of Moltnomary County dying from paralysis, Mitchell under arrest in Portland, Michael Wagner of the Portland city barn dying from hemorrhage, Andrew Peters near Springfield at 77 from heart trouble, Associate Justice Henry Billings Brown visiting Portland, Mrs Henry K Smith inheriting 100000 in her aunt’s will, and differing reports of other accidents and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stafford
Moltnomary County
Parallese
Mitchell
Portland
Michael Louie Wagner
Andrew V. Peters
Lane County
Springfield
Henry Billings Brown
Uniteed States Eupreme Court
Henry K. Smith
Oregon City
Emma A. Sebley
New York
Aber
Tacoma
Alaska
Moir
Peter Botte
Helena
Pontagions
Eleai Court
Tivtetwon
H. W. Cortett
Peter Win Alleger
Garbutt
Foreign aid and fighting in China threaten foreign missions
Reports from Pekin say Prince Ching sends aid to foreigners while Chinese forces attack Tien Tsun and Che Foo missions. Japan plans 28 000 troops to China as German squadron sails. Washington notes cautious hope for legation safety and dispatch of horses and troops from Vancouver.
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Prince Ching
Pekin
London
Truce
Prince Chi Te
Ime
Legatione
Prince Tuan
China
Onder
Tien Trin
Brussels
Shanghaiavs
Herlin
Joly
Che Foo
Tonge Lu
Ching Chu Fa
Hoxere
Japan
Yokohama
Washington
Department of Ferate
Minketer Wu
Ariive Ching
Admiral Brien
Looe
State Epartenwat Te Mat
Adimirala
Takoane
Chinere
Mebin
Barn Fire Destroys Property at Umatilla Station
Fire Friday evening destroyed a barn at the Umatilla station injuring crops and personal property owned by Mr. Wilkins. The horse was saved but hay and other items were lost. the blaze was reportedly started by a spark from a passing train engine.
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Wilkins
Umatilla Focirvation Agency
Avert
Clare
Parka
Portland lodge plans elaborate September event
The Portland lodge of Wike reports to the Peodletay lodge via a letter to Secretary Love Held outlining cooperation to fund a grand September affair. About 920,000 Linglon already secured with more expected to cover the plans and ensure a brilliant display. A dedicated day will showcase the Mike and hospitality draws crowds.
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Portland
Wike
Mike
Elke
Worm destroys army worms in Texas cotton fields
Report describes a black worm about one to one and a half inches long appearing in Texas cotton regions. It preys on army worms, swiftly killing them and other ravagers as it advances, leaving fields purged where it arrives. The creature is noted for rapid work and strong predilection toward the army worm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Patd
Eagle caught in steel trap on Virginia timber lands
Edward Hull while boating on timber lands near Red Oak Knob Virginia found a bald eagle with a claw caught in a steel trap attached to a four foot chain. The trapped bird showed wounds from the eagle’s beak and a struggle had not freed it before Hull’s inspection. The trap and chain were new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hull
Alleghanies
Red Oak Knob
Virginia
Abot
Hull
Examipe Bine Prine
Foreign Power Subjects Barred From Hawaii Officials
A San Francisco dispatch reports Hawaii subjects of foreign powers cannot hold office under the local government. The article notes officials in Honolulu and a proposed national revenue plan may affect governance, with Governor Dole and others cited.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Anyet
Japememe
Sinwall
Werder
Mawali
Kentucky to hold August 1 special election
Governor Becktam called a special election for August 1 to fill vacancies in the Kentucky legislature. An extra session is expected in September to consider repealing the Goebel election laws. The Goebel murder case and related actions are noted with authorities extending searches for those involved.
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Frankfort
Clovernor Becktam
Kentucky
Goebel
English Drive the Hoers to the Baat of Broenkerspruit
Fragments describe Lord Soberte sending PV roteria to tow General Sutton on July 5 with mounted infantry to reinforce General Mahan and push Hower east of Troonkersprait. General Mahon led the action amid heavy enemy resistance with significant casualties. United Mine Workers leaders began a series of street protests.
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Broenkerspruit
Lomton
Joby
Frileswitch
Lord Soberte
Roteria
General Sutton
Mahan
Troonkersprait
Mahon
Sooo Mien
Battleship Oregon Reaches Che Foo Then Heads to Kure Japan
Washington reports the battleship Oregon has arrived at Che Foo and will proceed to Kure Japan for work and repair. The voyage aims to restore the vessel after prior duties with the fleet.
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Washington
Oregon
Che Foo
Kure
Japan
Market Signals and Oddities Across Foreign Exchanges
July 6 reports from I. L. Ray & Co. note foreign markets shown higher openings with hints of trading strength. The write up mixes prices, names, and scattered anecdotes about traders and a curious traveler encounter, reflecting a chaotic day on global markets and the Chicago and New York exchanges.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Hiro Feday Liverjael
Chimie
Mit
Chevron Ouldee
New York Furtive
Pricw Milvanceal
Ty Ale
Gorey Waspteig
Sella Ig
Tod
Vo White Enginy Ethowedd
Havre Ling
Morallats Debate Life and War Purposes Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmented item muses on life’s brevity during conflict and its moral lessons. It condemns constipation of policy and urges prudent public health thinking while listing misread signatures and references to obscure figures and orders.
Stevenson Visits Bryan in Lincoln Amid Nebraska Rally
Stevenson and Bryan greeted cheering crowds in Lincoln Nebraska as they arrived at a home for a conference of leaders. Both candidates shook hands with supporters and affirmed there is no doubt about Nebraska’s role in the coming election.
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Stevenson
Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Dalvy F
Adini B
Steverman
Steven
Tan
Mryan
Stowvener
Eo Tiany Lave
Sterondan
Bryon
Tlenele
Lin
MaClowery
Stone
Mixcourt
Chaw
A. Towne
Tie
Pra Williams
Davie Ples
Street Car Strike Reevaluated in St Louis Transit
The Street Car Employees in St Louis proposed resuming the strike after a unanimous decision by the transit company board. The strike is to take effect immediately with agents withdrawn tomorrow morning. Forrester’s in session Milwaukee and Chicago reports note recruitment in the fifth infantry at Fort Sheridan.
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St. Lawle Va
Pendleton Shotgun Experts Attend Glorious Clarity Meeting
Local crews from Pendleton join a hospitality week event in Walla Walla. Organizers assure fair provisions and welcome all attendees. Participants praise the peaceful, orderly gathering while promising to strengthen the organization in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Walte
Pendleton
Saul
Fragmented State Notes and Local Anecdotes
The item mixes stray notes on Cornell geology travel lab and a sensational claim about a torpedo lab near Lake Champlain. It also mentions Peter Carlin’s death in Ireland and Thurston County’s oldest resident estimated at 108 years, with a fragmentary emphasis on local lore and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwll
Department of Geology
Tier Profewor Harris
Bn Undsgal
New York
Cornell
Nee Chewne
Lake Champlain
Thurston
Wash
Pormon
Baimwel Preath
Mer
Peench
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Frederick Nolf
Jill
Galore
Kher Cros Redler
Wayne
Fale
Chey
Che Hue
Wanda
Alexander & Hexter
The
Boston
Sumner
Drew Giighanie
Jalles
Lon
Laine Cortilin
Silkes Brew
Belta
de Vory
Pendleton’s Big Store
Pilsner Beer
Penticton
Fort
Athultz Brewing Co
R. & K. Rowed House
Winelow
Prion
Proleton , Oregon
Meio Ukiah
Carney
Prop
M. Rereight
CMM Tallman & Co
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
General News
Pacific Northwest News
Shilohs
Sole Proprietors
C.wells & CO
Leroy
Toronto
Can
Tallman & Go
Joe Basler
North German Lloyd Steamship Co
Ths
East Oregonian
Ivasion
Bost Advertising & Ad
Farever
W.D. Hansford &Co
Tien Tsin
Che Poo
Kiel
Chinioaw Eerview
War Department
Vancouver Barracks
Laanox
Columbia River
Elks’ Portland Street Fair
Willi
Eagle
Minti
Tat College Pisce
Hawaii News
Georgetown
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Youteou
Mawer
Daywis
Whittaker
Comin
Oon Hielty
Wiliam Cine
Coare
South
Aprica
United Mine Workers
Pitteton
Pas
Dende
Hesbia Tone
Striowt Peersons
Chicago
Markey
Leyewer
Transvaal
Aveli
Hlowtet
J, de Sharon
Gis
J. TL
Civerett
N. G
KB. Laueen
V. G
Chas. Beale
W. HW. Grave
J. HL Williame
Con
J. le Slarn
N.G
Syary Taylor
L. G
N. Oh
Kemer
Geo. Basan
Forresters
Milwaukee
Wis
Court of the United
Opatient
Tony Here Tomy
Benatar
AU Can
Fifth Infantry
Fort Bhoridan
Legan Tony
Gun Club
Manayger Avery
Peter Carlin
Ireland
Coon
Eine
Foley & Co
Foley
F. Parra
Sedgwick St
USA
Pionser Drug Store
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