Turkey loosens permit rules on typewriters and more
Items report Turkey easing export of typewriters and sending Secretary Hay's canal treaty draft to the Kuyeh foreign office. The gunboat Concord heads to Alaska to enforce liquor laws while Lieut Townley faces court martial over Manila commissary frauds. A priest flees Mexico with money and a woman. The Daly estate in New York is valued at ten million by administrators. The Women’s National Baptist Home Mission Society reports 2807 auxiliaries and over 1,094,000 raised in 24 years. Speculation links Gould Harriman interests to major railroad control and a growing Pacific powder trust may form across the coast and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Alaska
Avesat
Richart Townley
Manila Commissary
Father Arimade
Guadalajara
Mexico
United States
Daly
John A. Toole
J. G. Morrant
Bernard McKinley
Burlington
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Central America
General Kester Powder Trust
Prices of Modern Fabrics in 19th Century Sale
The notice lists various fabrics with unit prices: Twill de Nord Ginghams at 12 1-2 cents per yard, celebrated zeyphr ginghams at 12 1-2 cents, Foulardine at 9 cents per yard, dimity cards at 1 cent, Llama cloth at 20 cents, mercerized Fulards at 6 cents, and other materials all priced reasonably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Goods and Sundries Advertised With Low Prices
The notice lists bamboo jointed poles, baskets, croquet sets, hammocks, baseball goods, tiles, bicycles sundries and toiletries. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars with notes on quality and warranties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G&e
Mixed regional updates stir Oregon and Washington
The report lists varied events from Columbia Southern planning Caresnope at Shantie to Scoundia transporting vaccines from San Francisco to Alaska. Oregon City aims to raise 3000 for road improvements, Vancouver recruits for the 28th Infantry, and Ednant Beatty dies after being run over in Everett. Also noted are stock exchange troubles in Spokane, relief needs for Aleutian natives, and Mohair wool prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantie
Scoundia
San Francisco
Alaska
Oregon City
Lowis
Pokane
Stock Exchange
Fil Otto
Cattlewan
Kangeville
Idaho
William Dunkard
J. W. Fordney
Michigan
Aberdeen
Washington
Ednant Beatty
Everett
Wash
Great Machinists Strike Expands Across Nation
Reports from Washington and cities nationwide confirm a widespread machinists strike beginning today. Up to about 100000 workers may have walked out, with notable activity in Chicago and on the Pacific coast, while leaders promise no violence and aim for a swift, nationwide resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
United States
International Machinists Association
Louies
New Orleans
Chicago
Pacific
O'Connell
Indianapolis
New York
Milwaukee
Niteliniets
Errike
Carnegie Gift Aids Scottish Students Across Universities
Edinburg May 2 Atilan Carnegie donates two million pounds to fund Scottish students at the Scotsuniversitive in Edenburg Stan drows Gilaegow and Aberdeen. The gift assists fellow countrymen only and not English or continental students. A trust will be set up to manage the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Soeoltiah
Edinburg
Atilan Carnegie
Mystery Over Father Phillips Death Shrouds Case
New York May 20 report states investigators cannot determine the cause of Father Phillips death until further evidence emerges. A murdered woman identified as the wife of Kirk Branley was found. authorities seek testimony to advance the inquiry and possibly identify the perpetrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Phillips
New York
Father Pi
Romaine Ondalvedi
Paulion
Auburn
Kirk Branley
Chay Bady
Tery
Militia With drawn in Jacksonville after fire
The militia, kept in Jacksonville since the fire, is being drawn down. Only four companies and one battery remain on duty. An standby barrier is in place to prevent a strike feared by laborers and seawall workers, which could have delayed rebuilding of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Soldier life and battles reported from multiple fronts
Reports describe a sergeant major in Africa killing four of his children and attempting to kill his wife. Filipino General Lacuna and troops surrender and take an oath. clashes in South Camarines province result in American casualties. and Boers blew up a train at America Siding amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Africa
Hemth
Manila
Lacuna
Vansten
Fungton
Balacan
Nerva Beija
Muoila
South Camarinn
America Siding
South Lancs
Ellie
Wheat market steady as headlines fade in New York trading
May 20 report from JL Hay & Co Pendleton notes wheat started strong then eased with New York prices closing near Saturday levels despite activity in Chicago and Liverpool. Visible supply in the week fell 4.5 million bushels versus last year. Argentine shipments lagged. July wheat quoted around 72 to 78 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Hay & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Uxehanne
Liverpool
Queen Oragha in Vienna Revolt Attempt Report
May reports from Vienna recount Queen Oragha of Serva attempting another act against her regime. A revolver was seized by an attendant, a violent scene at the palace patio followed, and ministers debated the future while Allon’s cabinet faced pressure. Wheaton updated MacArthur on northern Luzon surrender progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Joeen Mragha
Serva
Olerady
Allon
Athens Faces Smallpox Panic as Quarantine Measures Boost
Reports from Athens on May 20 describe growing alarm over a smallpox outbreak near Ld etre. Doctors examined Pontioyeter Githens children and implemented precautions, with several patients showing improvement while quarantines were eased for some homes. Public health officials report ongoing containment and heightened vigilance to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pontioyeter Githens
Vielin
Ani Jefferon
Moraigbiy
Holley
Tae
Povement
Ariel Thie
Kyle Meliander
Mion R Ay Soya
Alexanher
Rapilly
Honey
Binley
Pendleton Delegation Plans Late Evening Train Departure
The Pendleton delegation led by Mr and Mrs Alexander and others will leave this evening to attend a supreme lodge meeting. Delegates from Kearelke, Totegrity, Mawling KetioKw budge and Baker City are noted. The group aims to represent local lodge interests at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Lelegation
Alexander
Mira
J. Molar
Jet Watley
Ted
Alexion Youn
Pracd Manter
Salt Pulley, Jr
Shharuwt
Taylor
Kearelke
F. Hower
J. Murry
K. Coniy
Herdiegtan
Totegrity Leethin
Mra
John Haley
Minn Alexatie Ther
Budge
Noo Th. Phew
Yeomials
Baker Oliy Gatil
Buffalo Exposition Opens with High Profile Speeches
Vice-President Roosevelt Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff and Senator Lodge attended the Buffalo Exposition opening ceremonies. The day featured a grand parade through the main streets and formal recognitions at the Pan American exposition grounds. Notable speeches were delivered by prominent officials and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Woodruff
Lodge
Eacoration
Komowelt
Wormliff
Sevater Laxige
Labor League plans national union in Buffalo meeting
About one hundred railroad and car workers representatives gather in Buffalo to organize a powerful international labor union. The movement aims to unite workers and extend influence coast to coast with Pierre and Debe cited as aiding figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uffalo
Wadnhowley
Interna Z One
Debe
Sre Pierre
Czar May Give Preedom Pure Conspiracy Plot Humour
A garbled wartime style report cites a supposed Russian constitutional plot and the Reich’s aims, with references to mysterious preparations and medical terms. The piece appears as a shattered cipher of an old press note, lacking clear names or dates.
Scramble of names and phrases echoes a faded notice
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mix personal notes and a medical claim for a "Perfect healer of skin" with references to a presbytery and a constitutional prohibition. Names like A. Robin and Tallrown & Co surface, but context and specifics are unclear, yielding a garbled, non-cohesive record.
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G.R. Demott
Eral News
Turkey
Hay
Kuelieh
Alexander & Hexter
Boston
Express
Morgan & Wright Cis
Pruy Sundines
Eastman
Florida
Weekly Examiner
Ladies Home Journal
Stockton Incubator
Frederick Nolf
T. C. Taylor
China
C. Rohrman
Pacific Northwest News
Vancouver Barracks
28Th Infantry
Pacific College
Newberg
Iron State Normal School
Monmouth
James Winstanley
Oregon
Adaline A. Gridley
Vancouver
Ithaca
Aleutian Islands
Monmouth East
O'Donnell
Cincinnati
Militia
Maryet
Whit
Range Tolay
Choe Tolay
Stoker
Feel
St. Paul
Ateliaan
Tetas NP
Chivago
Oragha
Wheaton
Gen
Northen Lucent
Taw
MacArthour
Lave Ounrrendereat
Athena
Umand Loduk
W. J. Waxter
North Hwack
N. C
Hove
Tallin & Ca
Buffalo
Huffer
Labor League
Wadneday
Czar
Preedom
Kovert
AlVen
Hielo
Hell
Valliimn & Cy
A. Robinsow
Tallrown & Co
Jolueon Bros
Owl Tea House
Regan
L. H. Shipp
Little McKay Choice Creamery
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