Imported Labor Deserts the Job in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 18 the Sailors' Union pickets induced 35 Kanakas arriving on the Alameda from Honolulu to depart, as the second attempt to import strikebreakers from Hawaii failed. All American station men and shop workers, 150 strong, walked out after rejecting a nine hour day at $3.75. City engineers and the master mechanic operate the electric station amid the strike, while strikebreakers are reportedly unavailable.
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San Francisco
United Shipping & Transportation Association
Hawaiian Islands
New Alameda
Honolulu
United Railroads
Secretary Tart Visited Coast to Shape Northwest Fort Plan
A garbled dispatch indicates Secretary Tart plans a coast visit in October to decide locations for brigades and posts in the northwest. American Lake is suggested, with existing fortifications and garrisons cited. officials expect to favor improving rather than new expenditures, as a strong push accompanies Tart’s arrival.
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Walla Walla
Tort
Nuorthwest
Tatts
American Lake
Walla
BILLINGS WOOL SALE CLEARS NEAR 600000 POUNDS
Nearly 600000 pounds of wool disposed of at the Billings sale. Buyers include James Ash and Hay-Jowell Jones & Donald at 21 cents, Simonson Sheep Co at 21 cents, Hallowell Jones & Donald at 22.8 cents, Franch Wiley & Co at 21.4 cents, Jeremiah Williams & Co at 20, Vegen Bros and Lafayette Woolen Mills at 22.28 and 22 cents respectively. Also Dewey Gould & Co and others purchased ranges of wool. Des Molinos notes death by suicide of Martin Fiyon, president of the Peoples' Say. Ingebank, aged 60. Wheat futures: Chicago Wheat 78.4, Corn 78, Oats 41.0.
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Mont
Biwrere
James Ash
Hay- Jowell Jones & Donald
Pound Sheep Company
Jeremiah Willams & Coa
Simonson Sheep Com.agy
Hallowell Jones & Donald
G. W Hammland
Franch Wiley & Co
G. Eide
Jeremiah Williams & Co
M. FL
Veren Bros
Dewey Gould & Co
Smallpox Reports Jump in Colon Washington July 18
Governor Maroon reports 11 new smallpox cases at Colon and one new infection focus. Total cases rise to 27 with no American infections yet. the outbreak appears virulent.
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Washington
Maroon Toda
Colon
Brooklyn Navy Yard to resume battleship Connecticut work
Instructions sent to W J Baxter head of construction at Brooklyn navy yard to proceed with Connecticut battleship and collier Ventral. Connecticut expected ready for service within three months after prior funding delays. Collier to be built by yard labor with steel purchased under contract. Prometheus sister collier to be built at Newport News yard with new equipment. machinery for both collieres underway in New York yard.
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Naval
W. J. Baxter
Department of Construction
Repate
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
Vental
Tila
Congress
Bureau of Supplies
Neenuntx
Prometheus
Ivland Navy Yard
New York Yard
Juarez Memorial Observed Across Mexico City
Mexico marks the anniversary of Benito Juarez death with a nationwide observance. A Jorge Procession to the cemetery featured federal officials, city leaders, working classes, and patriotic committees honoring Juarez and his role in resisting the French intervention and Maximilian's execution.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Benito Juarez
Uberal
Maximilian
Jorge
Earriven
Congress
Simy
Dios Wiesumone Hose
Jiniren
Wie
Wealthy mine owner Jones faces drunkenness charge
In New York, July 18, Treewell Sprarive Jones, a Los Angeles mine owner, was fined 10 in police court after a two day intoxication stay. A hospital plan was overturned when a patrol wagon brought him to the station. He gave no further identifying information and remained unnamed.
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New York
Treewell Sprarive Jones
Los Angeles
Maclewell
Ti Ke
chaArire
Oman
Fifth Avenue
Jones
Jouenh Jones
Convicts for Rocky Country at Walla Walla Penitentiary
Fifteen prisoners at the Walla Walla penitentiary will be moved to Chehalis to work in a rock quarry. They will quarry rocks for road work under arrangements by A. T. Jones of the board of control and the county commissioner of Lowry county. If the program proves satisfactory a larger force may be employed.
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Walla Walla
Walla Wallan
Chehalis
Drich
A. T. Jones
Board of Control
Lowrycoun
Ufcoan- Vietr
Raiser and the Emperor Confer Three Governments Agree
In a Schoenbrunn Palace summit near Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm reportedly aligned with Germany and Austria to preserve the status quo in Poland. Revelers threaten an attack on Warsaw consulates to push intervention, signaling a possible cross power confrontation.
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Germany
Austria
Warsaw
London
Fring Jones
Kaiser Wilhelm
Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna
Petion
Flassdy
Canr
Germay
Poland
Nicholaw
Removal of Directors Names Sought in Mutual Insurance Ticket
An attorney for the policy holder committee of Mutual asks the late superintendent of insurance to force removal of directors from the administration ticket. Judge Gray, General Tracy Col. Shook and H. N. Wierenbot are named as having been placed on the ticket without their consent.
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New York
Ian
Ostermayer
The
Mutual
Judge Gray
Gener
Tracy
Shook
HH. N
Postponed hearing on Thaw case in New York
The supreme court adjourned the hearing on the Thaw case regarding Jerome and the claim for retention of Jerome’s attorney. The proceedings resume tomorrow with preliminary arguments and discussions among the legal teams. The case involves Jerome and related parties in Georgia and New York, with judges and counsel preparing for further testimony and rulings.
Lady Curzon Dead in London Social Circles
The obituary notes Lady Curzon a daughter of Leviton and a well known London merchant’s widow. She was widely popular in England and attended a lingering service from before retirement, remembered as a prominent figure in high society.
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Lev
Detter
Erneta
London
Lo Cantey
Midian
Curson
Lew
Leviton
England
Diamond Robbery Rumor Shocks New York Society
Police investigate a sensational diamond theft reportedly worth over £50,000 from a prominent society woman in New York or Newport. Officiates refuse to confirm details as reports spread about precious gems vanished. In other news, Walla Walla prison seeks 200 head of beef cattle for August stock, with bids open August 1.
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America
New York
Newport
President creates Topper and Pinnacle forest reserves
Oyster Bay July 18. The president signed proclamations establishing the Topper forest reserve in Oregon and the Pinnacle reserve in California. This action expands federal protections for these public lands and designates new conservation areas.
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Oyster Bay
Topper Forest Reserve
Oregon
California
McKinley and Helit Lead Town Cavalry Affair
McKinley, son of the late president, and Captain Grayson Helit of the Porteownith cavalry were marked at the eventing in Port Dee Molves. The gathering featured notable military presence and ceremonial elements as part of the community proceedings.
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McKintey- Mette
Port Dee
Lost Child Hunt Ongoing In Walla Walla Area
A large search for Cecil Prittain, a four year old from Walla Walla, intensified with over 100 men, bloodhounds, and local volunteers. Joe West of Milton offers 500 dollars, bringing total rewards to 700, as authorities probe a possible kidnapping amid hot weather and weary trackers. Authorities and campers comb Tollgate and surrounding mountains, with at least 200 more expected if new clues arise.
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Blue Mountains
East Oregonian
KR. L. Brittain
Walla Walla
Stout Springs
Tollgate
Walla Walla Bloodhaunile
Wal
Walla
Milton
Joe Wear
Milton Hue
Ata
Auiton Party
Campbell
Wilt Walla
Amnon
The
Tollgie
Grain Crops Show Record Wheat and Strong Corn Outlook
Wheat crop exceeds 722 million bushels, New York reports a 16 million bushel increase over average. Corn prospects total about 2.7 billion, nearing a record, up 51 million bushels from last year. Cotton also looks good with about 1.0009 billion pounds predicted.
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New York
Newry
Bates
Whitelaw Teld Chauffeur Arraigned For Speeding
In Tondo on July 1 Whitelaw Teld's chauffeur was arraigned today on speeding charges. The article notes the chauffeur was released under a law exempting ambassadors from arrest.
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Tondo
Whitelaw Teld
Wee
Wheat Yield Affected by Hot Weather In Treservation
Local reports indicate the wheat yield on the reservation is reduced by heat with threshing showing 30 to 35 bushels per acre. Machines on Mintonex Holgins and nearby fields continue work, while barley harvests progress and more combines prep for activity. Despite lower yields, grain quality remains No 1 with several growers noting no further damage from recent heat.
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Maloney
Pacific Coast Baseball Scores Snapshot
Seattle fell to Portland 2 0 on July 1 while Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 0 0 on July 18. Oakland beat Freeno 4 0 on July 18.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
San Frantcrson
Oakland
Freeno
Hawaii invitation to Roosevelt after Panama Canal visit
The Alameda from Honolulu delivered a letter from Hawaii Governor Carter to Roosevelt inviting him to Hawaii following his inspection of the Panama Canal. The message underscores official interest in extending hospitality during his tour of Pacific territories.
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Alameda
Honoluli
Carter
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Hearing set for December in Peacock water case at Milton
Circuit Judge H J Bean announced December 3 as the start date for testimony in the Peacock Mills water suit. About 300 defendants, including Milton residents and irrigation entities, will travel to Milton for the session to aid convenience and reduce mileage. The Little Walla Walla case involves 400 farmers and shares issues with Peacock, but a merger was ruled impossible since key parties differ. The session marks an unusual circuit court move from the county seat to Milton for efficiency.
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Milton
H. J. Bean
Vrsuant
Orlock
A. D. Silliman
Fee
John McCourt
C. T. Godwin
DD. Peterson
Pescock Mills
Eireult Judew
Not a Critical Case Lady Curzon Improves
London July 18 Lady Curzon is not in a dangerous condition though she remains ill.
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London
Captain Yates Killed In Runaway Horse Incident
Captain William Yates of Troop A 14th Cavalry died after a runaway horse injured him at Boise barracks. He never regained consciousness and the body will be shipped to his former home in Macon Georgia.
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Boise
Willam Yates
14Th Cavalry
Bolse Barracks
Macon
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