Milner Raised to Peerage as Edwardian Politics Shift
King Edward elevates Sir Alfred Milner to the peerage while President Roca of Peru plans a Buffalo Pan American exposition visit. Secretary Root orders five new infantry regiments as tensions rise over Alaska boundary, and surveys to define disputed territory proceed.
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Edward Ban
Alfred Milner
Roca
Peru
Buffalo
Root Hae
Joint High Commission
Alaska
John W. Gates
Steel Trust
Parle
Constantinople
United States
Hall
Wall of
Pekin
Beech
Remey
Conger
Ginetay H. Schwab
Lloyd Steamship Co
San Francisco
Smi
Dalles Driving Meet Held On Thursday Half Mile Track
Marion county assessor plans a 15 percent value increase for the year with the assessed valuation rising to 7 121 781 dollars. Ohio lawmakers invited Tacoma and Seattle, with receptions in both cities. Baker City school principal W Hyde Stalker resigns to enter the boardinghouse business. Salem figures H T Bruce and Ray Gilbert arrest for alleged assault on A H Damon’s 16 year old daughter. Hamilton murder verdict sent from court, John Consadine testifies in Olyton libel case accusing Chief Meredith of bribery at Cormdine’s. Yukon not open below Lake LeBarge per May 12 correspondence. freight awaiting river opening. Weston saloon burglarized between 12:30 and early morning hours. Heppner school district elects D W S Reid principal and May Bailey staff roles for next term.
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Dalles
W. Hyde Stalker
Baker City
Poms
Nearance
H. T. Bruce
Ray Gilbert
A. H. Damon
Hamilton
Newm
John Consadine
Seattle
H. R. Olyton
Meredith
Cormdine
Yukon
Lake LeBarge
LeBarge
Weston Leader
Whiw House
Weston
Heppen Times
Heppner School Diatriet
D. W. 5. Reid
May Bailey
Kate Steeves
Ethel Reid
Mollie Johnson
Mary Barker
Grace Tillard
Happiness Founded on Health and Wellbeing
A fragment notes the idea that happiness should rest on good health and well being, warning that without health joy cannot endure. The brief reflects a moral emphasis on personal wellness as the foundation of happiness.
Holy War Feared as Morocco Crisis Escalates
The Moroccan crisis worsens as French cruisers Chanay and Du Chayla head toward Morocco after an Algerian revolt allegation. Arabs in Algeria reportedly carry green and red flags, seen as ominous signs of potential hostilities and a preluding holy war.
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Chanay
du Chayla
Morocco
Enitan
Algeria
Governor Tanner Funeral Draws City Crowds
Springfield Isls May 25 Ex governor Tanner's remains will be moved to the state house at 5 am with public admission at 8 am The funeral procession starts at 1 30 pm proceeding to cathedral and cemetery by six infantry sergeants crowds flood the city for what is billed the largest funeral here since Lincoln's.
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Springfield
Isls
Tanner
State House
Prema
Abraham Lincoln
Yatee
Twenty Five Miners Killed in European Mine Disasters
Berlin reports confirm eleven dead in the Prince Pleas mine near Waldenburg with later recalls placing total casualties at 25. Fifteen bodies have been recovered from Benghenith colliery with no hope for survivors.
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Berlin
Prince Pleas
Waldenburg
Pleas
Benghenith
Spanish Campaign Against Buffalo Sparks Boycott Calls
Local papers accuse Buffalo exposition of undermining Spanish institutions in South America and preparing the continent for Yankee influence. They urge South American republics to boycott the event.
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Madrid
Buffalo
South America
South American Republica
Lodge Seeks End to Clayton Bulwer Treaty
Washington may 25 Senator Lodge likely to chair foreign relations committee plans for abrogating the Clayton Bulwer treaty in the next session. He aims to push legislation granting the United States unqualified control of a proposed Isthmian canal.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Entombed Miners Believed Alive in Welsh Mine Tragedy
A Wales mine disaster reports 77 dead and many entombed with only slight hope others survive. A special Chicago dispatch notes conditions at the site and uncertainty over how many miners remain underground.
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Weles
London
Henghenith
Porlore
Anya
S Mall
Desertion Alleged in Washington State Case
A brief report states Moeceiver Barnett Clarke faces alleged desertion in a case filed in the court of the satrite of Columbia Tome Kin. Details are sparse as the article is fragmentary and dates are unclear.
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New York
Washington
S Herald
Barnett Clarke
So Court of the Satrite of
Columbia
Burglary Report With Faded Details
A brief, unclear notice notes a burglary at a facility named Whoovsin with a security breach this morning. The fragment mentions a vault and a small amount taken, with a police posse reported in the scene.
End May Train Transport Incident
A fragmented report notes an event involving transportation and a possible end May timeframe. Details are incomplete but names and places are not readable.
New York Wheat Market Holds Steady on Light Activity
The New York Market reports a quiet wheat day as Liverpool closes until Wednesday. NY and Chicago show virtually unchanged levels with a mere quarter cent range. Export shipments for the week reach 4,790,000 versus 3,499,000 last year. Argentine shipments total 440,000. Prices: Wheat close yesterday 78 1/4, open 78 5/8, range 78 1/4 to 78 4/5, close 78 6/8. Listed stocks include Sugar 47 1/2, Tobacco 1, Steel 44, St. Paul 168 1/2, Atehiron 77, N. P. 200, U. P. 1008 8, Erie 41 1/8.
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L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Steel
St. Paul
Atehiron
N. P
U. P
Erie
Boers Attack British Patrol in Pretoria Farmhouses
Boers attacked a British patrol occupying farm houses near Pretoria. The clash left fifteen Boers killed and seventeen wounded, with one British soldier wounded.
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Pretoria
Ffteen
Supreme court ruling on constitution and flag to be handed down
A Washington dispatch says the Supreme Court will issue a historic decision stating the constitution does not follow the flag. The ruling, to be released Monday, favors the government but comes with a divided bench and at least five separate opinions or concurring views from writers.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Inter scholastic track meet set for Pendleton on May 27
Teams from Baker City Union Weston and Pendleton will compete Monday May 27 at the Simpson Peringer track near Pendleton. Four teams will travel and 14 events run from 2 to 5 pm with Dorsey Hill officiating and Mr Cameron starter. Medals and Tribune cup on display.
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Felc
Simpson-Peringer
Pendleton
Dorsey Hill
Walla Walla
Mr. Cameron
Union
L. Haosiker
Jewlery
Haker City
Weaton
Baker City
Wile Engin
Weston Boys
Apeghaters
Weston
Oregon State Normal School
Whitman Academy
Walla Walla i
E. A
Union Ad Ity
Tribune Vop
Presbyterians fractured debate over creed revision in Philadelphia
The Presbyterian general assembly faced a long debate on creed revision with Dr McKibben opposing the majority plan and urging unity. Prof Stewart led the push for the majority report while a standing vote favored revision, 294 to 271, signaling a potential victory for change though dissension remains.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
McKibben
Cincinnati
cKibben
George Stewart Nearlo
President McKinley and party depart in quiet escort
Promptly at o'clock this morning the President Mrs McKinley and Dr RKixey left the Scott house in a closed carriage for the ferry depot, guarded by mounted police. A vast, silent crowd watched as the procession moved slowly toward the Pensacola train, with trains expected to run slowly.
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McKinley
A Tennessee Storm Hits Nashville Area May 25
A Nashville report says a storm swept Tennessee last night causing widespread damage across several counties. Telegraph and telephone wires towers houses barns and fences were blown down with no deaths reported so far.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tenneawe
Robberies Reported in Salem and Surroundings
Several households in Salem and nearby areas were entered last night. Theaters figures M T Rineman Eppley Metoire Allen Howersox were robbed of small sums and goods. Police investigate the slate street incidents and urge residents to secure premises.
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Salem
Salon
M. T. Rineman
Tenner and
Eppley
Jas. Metoire
Allen
Howersox
Trent
Pendleton Shooters Plan La Grande Trip May 26
A party from Pendleton will depart Sunday morning May 26 to La Grande with the aim to shoot four friendly matches against La Grande and Elgin boys. Participants include H. J. Stillman W. Waite Charles J. Hamilton Otto Tarver and W. W. H. A. D. Stillman may join if time permits.
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la Grande
Pendleton
Elgin
H. J. Stillman
W. Waite
Charles J. Hamilton
Otto Tarver
A. D. Stillman
Burns
Hunday
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