Russia seeks peace as others face upheaval worldwide
A sprawling, error-filled dispatch lists multiple incidents: Russia reportedly seeks peace in Russia, a Detroit fire destroys 800000, a New York labor lockout affects 7000 workers, Argentina arms against conspirators, 600 terra cotta workers return to St Louis, eight laborers die in Campo Dolino Italy, and Omaha ends reform efforts amid vice issues. Additional notes mention Archbishop Lewise's death at sea en route to Egypt, theft accusations at Marsa refinery, and various labor and trade updates across Chicago, South Australia, and Japan.
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Russia
Rusaia
Detroi
Michigan
New York
Argentina
St. Louia
Campo Dolino
Italy
Katerhasy
New Chicago Building Trades Lea
National Building Trades Council
South Australia
I.bh. Yorex
Ngasaki
Japan
Oregon
Wash Goods Prices Highlight Seasonal Fabrics
The notice touts wash goods with prices per yard including 12 1 2 for Twill de Nord Ginghams and 65 cents for mercerized fulards. It lists Foulardine as the season’s wash goods sensation, plus dimity cards and Llama cloth, noting New York availability and broad affordability.
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Foulardine
Asc
New York
Variety store ad lists seeds toys games and housewares
A dense advertisement promotes garden seeds in 6 packages each, restroom soap priced 3 to 2 1/2 cents per bar, dolls and toys, fishing tackle, plain or decorated toilet paper, photo frames, bicycles 8 to 50 dollars, flower pots, new music and 50 cent items, hammocks, dusters, brushes, office supplies, gold filled rings, dishes and glassware, Japanese furniture and croquet sets.
Local notes from Oregon and Washington region events
A carload of goods arrived at Whitney the Sumpter Valley terminus. The State Cross Society holds its annual convention in North Yakima May 25 to 30. Two hundred city men begin weeding sugar beets in the Grande Ronde valley. A monument was unveiled at Eugene to Lane county Spanish War volunteers. A quarry piece near Antoine at Mule Gulch placer in Oregon valued at 2000 is found. Washington and Oregon universities debate in Eugene Friday evening. Davenport city council refuses saloon license cut. A Tacoma flooring mill with 2800 barrel daily capacity is planned this summer.
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Whitney
Sumpter Valley
State Cross Society
North Yakima
Oity
Grande Ronde Valley
Eugene
Lane County
Antoine
Mule Gulch
Oregon
Washington
Waldron
W. Waldron
Bourne
R. L. Turner
F. Kear
Wm. Wiegand
H. BR. Caddy
Davenport
Tacoma
Aye the Ledger
Cure for Kidney Disease Promoted by Dr Pierce Formula
After years of kidney illness Miny Minne Ryan of St Louis Michigan reports a complete cure from Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims stomach health underpins all organs and that improved digestion restores vitality, aiding kidney function and overall wellness.
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Miny Minne Ryan
Louis
Merce
Dr. Merce
Pierce
Locust Hill Rabbitry and Poultry Yards Ad
Locust Hill Rabbitry and Poultry Yards located in Pendleton Oregon advertises rabbitry and poultry services and sales. The brief notice lists the business name and city.
McKinley Progress Report Amid San Francisco Welcome
Mrs. McKinley shows improved condition with doctors noting gains since last night. President McKinley cancels Palo Alto trip and attends a lavish San Francisco reception as crowds line the streets in a flower strewn, color filled welcome.
President’s Stanford Visit Opens University Holiday
The presidential party arrived at Stanford on May 14 for a memory day event honoring Leland Stanford Jr. Students enjoyed a university holiday and preparation time. A ceremonial address from Chinese merchants, featuring a pearl banner, was planned for San Francisco. Consul General No Yo w expected to present it. The banner cost between 5000 and 4000 dollars, with 6000 to 7000 pearls, crafted in solid pearl work. The president’s entourage then traveled to Palo Alto, missing the flower parade, while a hotel bed debate between Mayor Martin and hotel owner Snell continued. Secretary Hay was absent. Smith and Long spoke to students and professors, with a telegram from Secretary Cortelyou read aloud.
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Leland Stanford, Jr
Stanford University
San Francisco
Pekin
San Jove
Valo Alto
Va. m
Iotel
Palo Alto
Hay
Smith
Long
Cortalyou
Antieve
Wheat Market Falls as Stocks Slip on Breaks
May 14 report from I L Hay & Co and brokers in Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York shows wheat market lower despite cash demand. New York opened up modestly but faded as stocks dropped from three to fifteen points. live stock and other commodities show mixed moves with prices near end of day.
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I. L. Hay & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Plot to Dethrone Sultan Foiled in Constantinople
Vienna reports Tagblatt that a conspirators plot to kidnap the sultan and place his brother on the throne has been thwarted by the chief of the Turkish espionage corps. The plot was uncovered after he duped the conspirators and learned their details.
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Vienna
Tagblatt
Constantinople
Cspionage Corpe
Musicians Union Convention Sparks Proposals and Tensions
Fragmentary report notes the American Federation of Musicians convention in Denver on May 14 featuring disputed proposals and internal disagreements. Public and private comments hint at wage and labor stance shifts amid debate within the union.
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Denver
American Federation of Musicians
Portia
Two Moyal Veyouslys in Hidden City Theater
Fragmentary notes describe two Moyal Veyouslys appearing in Vronheart on a night of odd happenings. Witnesses report unusual light and a sound like distant bells.
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Vronheart
Puia Ibek
Hill Harriman Rail Fight Rages With Wall Street Fear
Report from New York May 14 says rivalry between Harriman and Morgan Hills over western railroad control shifts to Union Pacific. Morgan-Hill gains Northern Pacific while Harriman presses for peace. markets show irregular trading with Union Pacific in focus. London rumors claim Rothschilds warned Morgan of consequences if settlement failed.
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New York
Wall Street
Harriman-ould
Morgan-Hill
West Line
Union Pacific
Harriman-dhould
Hill
Morgan
Harriman
Morgan Meatsea Master
London
Baglin Northern Pacific
Rothachilde
The City of Paducah Disaster Update
The City of Clifton arrived with survivors of the Paducah wreck. Seven known drownings, including roustabouts, per officers. Paducah struck a mud bank, listed, righted, and sank in thirty feet of water. pilot reports. Shamrock II reaches dry dock. lipton notes improvement in the new cup challenger.
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Lowia
City of Clifton
City of Paducah
Paducah
Southampton
Shamrock Il
Weymouth
Lord Lipton
Ambary incident linked to Nageoe Stanislaus in China sales
A fragmented report notes Count Nageoe Stanislaus and Wharton Flarker gaining trade concessions in China. It mentions a death in unclear circumstances and that Chinese privileges were later cancelled by the government.
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Ambary
Nageoe Stanislaus
Wharton Flarker
China
Rationing of Negroes Begun in Jacksonville
Jacksonville militia prepares for possible clashes as authorities start removing Negroes from town who are on free rations, signaling expected trouble amid enforcement actions.
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Jacksonville
Uia
Hiennial Meeting of Conductors Opens in St Paul
The St Paul gathering of the Order of Railway Conductors opens with a focus on a major issue the permanency of men assigned from activity Iowa to Cleveland and other routes. The meeting rests on key policy questions and union aims for stable assignments.
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St. Paul
the Order of Railway Conductors
Arhtavide
Iowa
Cleveland
Sadlaren Party Faces Violent Unrest in Rio de Janeiro
Contested dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports widespread fear as Saas ione and great unrest grip the entire province. Officials fear loss of life amid clashes and political turmoil.
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Lishor
Rio de Janurio
Saas
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