Chapman Denies Hartman Mortgage In Poor Farm Purchase
Moscow Idaho June 2 1904 letter from Charles A Chapman denies any mortgage by Judge Hartman in the purchase of the county poor farm. Chapman says he owed Hartman years ago but cleared the debt and got favorable terms on a loan from a state fund. He asserts Hartman never asked for payments and urges voters to distrust opponents and ignore alleged coercion.
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Man Farm
Chapman
Charles A. Chapman
Pian
Angie
Flattman
Morning Tribune
Harman
Feller Ly
Moscow
Idaho
Eass Oregonian
Reto
Aes Roeee
Seni
Alto
State Echoe
James
Oll
F.ind Sitterwat
Timi
Uy Present Goun
Omim Kono
Ummuina
Jong Awire
Momany
Ian
Murderer Electrocuted as Tramp Row Clashes End
A chaotic report fragment recounts the execution of a tramp named Carl Berg in Portland after a murder involving John Guilbard and a band of vagrants. It references a box ordinance removal by October 1 and notes Derby day coverage with various ar tints and political notes without clear dates.
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Tramp
Columbing
Carl Berg
Mei
John Guilbard
Sebir
Maren
ORDA
Fortland
Jung
Williams
Portland
OFF FOR LIBERIA COLONIZATION DRIVE FOR COLORED Newark residents plan Liberia emigration
Colored residents of Newark New Jersey form an association to relocate families to Liberia next month. Two members will scout for a settlement site and seek government concessions. President Tinsley predicts over 20,000 are ready to move if transport is arranged. Liberia offers 26 acres per emigrant plus rations until farms are ready.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Liberia
Tinsley
Cotton
Trial Not Costly in Williams Case at The Dalles
County costs in the Williams trial were far less than feared with estimates around 1200 dollars. Witness H D Laneville traveled from Washington DC on government business, and other witnesses came from Washington and Oregon whose appearance incurred modest expenses.
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Dalles
H. D. Laneville
Washington, D. C
Washington
Oregon
Boy Killed in Street Car Accident in Bellingham
A street car in Bellingham Washington struck two boys as they played nearby. Ernest Lampkin aged 11 died this evening from injuries. Joseph Hill age 10 had a broken leg and a crushed foot but is expected to recover.
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Bellingham
Wash
Ernest Lampkin
Joseph Hill
Russia at St. Louis art shipment announced
St. Petersburg reports eight hundred Russian pictures and art objects will shortly be shipped to St. Louis. The transfer results from private initiative, per the Novoe Vremya.
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St. Petersburg
Missing Treasurer and Funds Shake Red Lodge Union
Butte Montana June 3 William Baile ke Weasier of Red Lodge Miners Union disappeared with over $1000 missing from union funds. Officials say most money was withdrawn Saturday at Red Lodge State Bank and used to cover two checks from a poker game. Baile ke was not bonded and trustees allowed only $400 to be held at one time. He had warned of the condition but it remained uncorrected. The whereabouts of Baile ke are unknown and details remain under investigation.
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Butte
Mont
William Baileke
Red Lodge Miners’ Union
Uolon
Bakka
Uclon
Bikeka
Baki
J. M. Peinte
Kansas Cay
Missouri
Emporia
Neosho
Plymouth
Col. Powell
Raf
Newton
Abilene
Smoky Hill
American Captures Amateur Golf Championship in England
American golfer Travis won the amateur championship final in Sandwich, beating Britain’s Britlab by four up with three to play to claim the trophy for the United States. The victory marks a historic free time achievement for American players.
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England
Sandwich
Travis
Britlab Ao
Atlantic City High School Valedictorian Wu Chao Chow
Wu Chao Chow son of former Chinese minister Wu Ting Pang led Atlantic City High School graduates earning first honors and delivering the valedictory address. Eugene Adam Dead Paris founder of the French Jockey Club noted in brief.
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Atlantic Guy
N. J
Wu Chao Chow
Wu Ting Pang
Washington
Atlantic City High School
Eugene Adam Dead
Paris
Eugene Adan
Jockey Club
Heavy Floods and Storms Hit Kansas and Texas Cities
Sudden floods inundate Fort Scott and Emporia with rivers rising across the Kansas plains. Neosho floods disrupt railways. hundreds flee, towns submerged, landmarks washed away. In Texas, storms strike Purdy and Dallas, damaging cotton crops and halting communications as carriers report extensive disruption.
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Fort Scott
Neosho
Texas
Race war threats loom after killings in Trail Leake area
Greenvilly Mise June 2 John Simms a prominent planter at Trail Leake and the milager Cato were killed fatally by two negroes who were killed this morning while another negro was shot dead during pursuit by a ponte. A race war is threatened. Chicago Grain June 2 Old Jay open was 104% new July opened 104, closes 104%. July cars opened for closed STM.
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Greenvilly
Mise
John Simms
Trail Leake
Tle Milager
Cato
Ponte
Chicago Grain
Chicago
Old Jay
Opera House Burned in Petersburg Fire
A Telegram from Petersburg states the new opera house in the Russian capital was destroyed by fire on Thursday. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted cultural events in the city.
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Parla
Petersburg
Oper
Yates Withdraws and Deneen Nominated for Governor
Springfield June 3 4 Yates withdraws from the Republican state convention after a leaders conference and endorses Deneen who is nominated on the first ballot. The vote tallies show Deneen leading Lowden Warner and Yates with Deneen receiving the nomination after the reconvening.
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Springfield
Yates
Deneen
Springfeld
Charnes
Cook County
Chioana
Toth
Lowden
Wauker
Yater
Pioneers Annual Reunion At Weston
Umatilla County pioneers gather in Weston for a picnic and reunion with large attendance. George C. Brownell of Oregon City delivers the annual address memorializing early settlers. Rev. Andreas Bard of Walla Walla gives the memorial address praising northern valor as the gathering looks ahead to political day with candidates expected.
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Umatilla County
Weston
Oregon
George C. Brownell
Oregon City
Geibute
Firat Walong
Walla
Bard
Northwest
Weaton
Umalilla
Pine Creek
Umatila
Nome City to Join Portland San Francisco Run
Alaska trade 18 light reports the steamer Nome City may be chartered by the O R & N Co to run between Portland and San Francisco. Now en route to Nome, it will be her first trip to the northern gold camp, with plans to also serve as a freight carrier on two trips and possibly carry more passengers if demand remains strong.
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Nome Run
Portland
San Francisco
Nome
Thie City
Ateamera
Columbia
George W. Elder
City
Ates
pasKsonger Lochmmodatoe
Depew Defends Vacations as Profitable Investment
Senator Depew replies to Trussell Sige remarks on vacations declaring that rest with pay boosts brain workers output. He argues two weeks of paid holiday is a sound investment, increasing earning capacity and proving employers recoup the cost.
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New York
Trussell Sige
Depew
Jack
International Woman's Suffrage Convention Elects Officers
Berlin June 3 The International Woman's Suffrage convention notes Sutan BE Anthony as president Miss Chapman Catt of Wyoming as secretary Mite Anthony. Reward Increased for Murderer of Mise Shaffer to 5000. Hedford Ind June 9 The reward for the apprehension of Mise Shaffer's murderer increased to 5000.
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Berlin
International Woman's Suffrage Convention
Sutan BE. Anthony
Chapman Catt
Wyoming
Mite Anthony
Hedford
Ind
Jaie
Mise Shaffer
Post Office finances show steady business in May
Balance of over four hundred dollars turned into the department indicates excellent local office conditions. May reports cite total receipts of 1016.45 for mail and 010.20 for postage, totaling 1040.80. Salaries and delivery costs amount to 4040, with the month closing balance of 1044 sent to the San Francisco branch. The office head notes stable volume, with no major changes from last year.
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Department
Pontettion
Cinefron
Ford
San Francesco
Jorger Chan Lin
$10,000,000 Canadian Mining Merger Promised
Vancouver June 11 reports a potential automotion merger of the La Roly Center Blar and War Bugle mines in Newland Thiele with over $10,000,000 at stake. Le Rol head office to be in London, Toronto holders own other mines, and managing director McMillan negotiates with President Black. The deal would be the greatest in Canadian mining history.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Newland Thiele
London
England
Spokane
Whitaker Wright
McMillan
Roseland
Blackwtook
Halotead Shot At Baker City Ends In Death
Special to the Morning Oregonian Lewellyn Legg a fireman on the O R N shot Halstead owner of the Nugget saloon after Halstead defended a woman insulted by Legg. Legg a jealous drinker with a criminal record, is under guard. The victim died on the scene after a pursuit.
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Nugget
Legg
Ory
Hood
Mim
Lahey
Lome
Halatoad
Lowe
Lege
Hove
Teasant Valley
Loge
Logg
Lewes
Joney
Anti Parker Caucus Held In New York Meeting
Members of the Democratic party from Pennsylvania and New York gathered in a tense conference led by J Pierpont Morgan and Colonel Guffey to prevent Parker’s momentum. Several delegates reportedly warned a large faction favors Parker, while Parker supporters say less than half the delegates are aligned, fearing a decisive shift toward alternative candidates.
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New York
Jane
J. Piervont Morgan
Colonel Guffey
Runniom
Peobeylvottia
Parker
Mont Nathon
Antitrust Packing Report on Corporate Mergers
A fragmented notice details talks on the incorporation of a new refining company and potential follow-on mergers in Western states. It notes antitrust concerns and possible fines related to the proposed consolidation, referencing national and regional authorities and the likely impact on competition.
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Hall Jake
Jive
Pivelding
Metis
Nethonal
Philippine Population Report Figures Confusing and Fragmented
The report outlines population figures with errors and unclear lines. It references Manila and Manila’s population, mentions tribes and ethnic groups, and includes garbled percentages and counts. The text is incoherent and requires clarification.
Cyclone Devastates Nebraska Opera House and Town
A cyclone hit Teramah Nebraska destroying the opera house and several residences and businesses. Twenty people were injured with several listed as in critical danger including Kip Hamblin Milas Ger trude Denny Prof J B Warnes Misa Gray Mamie Remington Joo June and Jeato Spillman. Many narrowly escaped harm.
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Teramah
Neb
Janet
Kip Hamblin
Milas Gertrude Denny
Prof. J. BP
Warnes
Misa Gray
Mamie Remington
Joo June
Jeato Spillman
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