Global unrest and industry shifts noted in early 20th century brief
A chaotic summary reports a Rio Grande strike, Japanese interest in alliances, a forthcoming deal placing fruit canners under eastern control, Hammond planning New York residence, British October trade decline, Cincinnati cracker bakers organizing against the cracker trust, cattle shortages, rising beef prices, and oil company activities in California with appraisal work completed.
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John Hays Hammond
South Africa
Kroger
New York
Cincinnati
Ely Cilarie
Congress
Chicago
Associated Oil Company
Portland area council debates right of way in railroad project
A Dallas counts council meeting discusses an ordinance granting right of way from Dallas to the Falls City and Salem Railroad. Other items note cattle and salmon issues, a house fire in East Medford, and a court case in which Benjamin Tree is convicted of manslaughter related to a shooting near Olequa. Local elections plans are outlined for Astoria cities with Republicans and Citizens parties preparing conventions and primaries.
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Dallas Counts Council
Atpante
Dallas
Falla City & Palem Railroad Company
Walla Walla
Belnement
Kuvton
Seattle
W. HH
East Medford
Mra
Len de Farris
Fresno
Cal
H. H. Howard
Wildamooth
Lawin Bay
Bijou
Kolana
Benjamin Tree
Edward J. McIntyre
Portland
Olequa
aVieter
Elretutt
Gow
el* Manthe
Peniteny Teoritary
Astoria
Citvens
Mann
Status of Escaped Convicts Narrowing Hunt
Report from Leavenworth says guards recover two escaped convicts as posse closes in on the gang. Wounded in Nortonville include Oley, Green with possible amputation. others fear capture or death. Authorities disclose one killed and several captured or at large with sixteen still at large near Topeka.
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Posse
Gode
Wen
Leavenworth
Han Wilsor
Nortonville
John Green
Thien
Hherty
Topehw
Stepleton
Hela
The Porte Delivers Drafts on Lorando Claim in Paris
Paris reports that the Porte has handed over drafts covering the Lorando claim and monthly payments from February to May 1409. The dispatch notes Admiral Callan’s reception in Mytilene and the limited landing of one company. Government reactions suggest delays are tied to Sultan’s confirmation, but officials are not alarmed.
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Porte
Paris
Chatoie
Jirneipa
Callan
Marie
Dhabitante de de
Constantinade
Mytilene
Frenette Eaton
Constantinople
Foreign Office
New
Sultan Peraerial
Vieliing
Marines Battle Filipinos on Samar Island siege
In Manila a report says Major Walter and a marine company attacked a fortified Filipino position at Bojoton on Samar. Two Americans were killed and many wounded. the insurgents left twenty six dead in trenches. Walter destroyed seventy houses and seized three inch guns in the attack.
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Manila
Walter
Bojoton
Island of
Samar
Surgentia
Lreneioe
London Lord Mayor Parade Honors King Edward Birthday
The installation procession for the lord mayor began with a brilliant affair in London. Decorations for King Edward's birthday enhanced the parade route and added to the festive mood.
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Edward
Chicago Democrats Rally In Quiet Presidential Talk
Washington dispatch reports Bluff Old Gen Shley dismissing a Chicago boomlet for his presidential bid. He said the enthusiasm will blow over before election time and that he will not discuss it or tour the West until rested.
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Dog Paya
Chicago
Washington
Shley
Chicago Dispatch
California Teacher Dead in Farmington Me Nov
Charles, a well known California educator, died here last night. The obituary notes his impact across the state and his long career in teaching.
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California
Farmington
Charles Founds
Slops the Cough and Works of the Cold
Brief medical note states laxative helps cold symptoms in one day. Mentions limited readable text about remedies and outcomes.
Wheat Market Quiet With Nominal Changes In Chicago
New York market notes a quiet wheat session with nominally unchanged prices. Reports show weekly port shipments at 1.4 million, while international crops shift with Russia and oats producing lower yields. Prices edge higher despite current lows as market observers anticipate gains.
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J. L. Ray & Con Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Chicago
Germans Demand Repeal of Anti-Combination Laws
The article reports agitation in Germany to repeal anti-combination laws to ease economic difficulties. Advocates claim current rules hinder competitiveness as immigration to America rises, with over 4000 arrivals by October that year and more Germans moving west.
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Germany
Herlin
Amerion
Boer Leaders Veto Plot to Kill Chamberlain in House
Unclear text describes Boer factions vetoing a plan to assassinate Secretary Chamberlain in the House of Commons. The document references Anstividam and Afrikander figures, noting a Boer agent Fincher and a failed assassination scheme.
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House of Commons
Anstividam
Afrikander
Beng Fincher
Chamberlain
Meredith Shot in Self-Defense Claim Emerges in Trial
Testimony from a witness in the Corevidine case indicates Meredith fired first, with prosecutors noting the evidence supports self defense. A Seattle attorney stated the defendant acted after perceiving a threat, while authorities document the fatal confrontation and surrounding details.
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Meredith
Seattle
Lydeneeth
M. Hammond
Tom Conardine
Myersdith
Prominent Society Endorses Stomachs Aid Remedy
A public notice extols Mostetter's Stomach Bitters as the sole cure for stomach and bowel issues. It claims universal recommendation by physicians and urges sufferers of indigestion dyspepsia constipation and nervousness to try the product, highlighting a private die stamp as authenticity.
Appointment of George Stapleton to Republican County Committee
George W. Stapleton has been appointed as secretary of the Republican County Committee. The move strengthens the party's administrative leadership as it seeks to organize local campaigns and events across the district.
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George W. Stapleton
Comino
Sunray tight Boer war scene at Cin coetograph
A Sunray feature presents a Boer war scene captured for display at the Cin coetograph Theater located at 215 Court Street. The brief showcase highlights wartime images and historical moments for local audiences.
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Cincoetograph Theater
Court Street
6000 Men to Strike on Monday Iron and Steel Workers
Scranton workers at Temple Steel and Iron Works plan a Monday strike involving about 6000 miners. Tension rises over alleged blacklisting and fear of an organized effort to crush labor unions. The dispute centers on company tactics and potential broad disruption of production.
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Sormanton
Temple Steel & Iron Works
Prince of
Dinekilliog
Fraternity Frauds Bring Teetering Bonds and Indictments
Fraternity defalcations put Thompson's alleged theft at risk of long exposure as bonds expire. Noyel L. Ke Siler is named keeper of the kine of fie aled, while Thompson faces potential indictment. A Rhodowhrent Haak member seeks to quash perjury charges amid grand jury actions and state probate inquiries.
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Thompson
Noyel L. KE Siler
Af Athron
Tae
Ieee
Thompmon
In Spite of Hardships Hae Writes of Health in Constantinople
A poorly legible 19th century dispatch notes Sie Hae writing from Constantinople reporting Sue is in good health. The letter mentions a diplomatic exchange via a Dok inson agent and references Halil Ri at Vasia grand vieer in Italy. Earthquake shocks are reported with casualties and damage in Sirencia.
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Constantinople
Sue
New Lumbermen Successors Offer Wide Building Materials
The New Lumbermen Successors Wo AL Shaw & Co announce a large stock of lumber building materials including shingles sash moulding building tar paper and apple boxes. Stock is direct from their policy and available at their retail yard. You should buy what you can rely on their supply.
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Nimle
Polili
Gray's Harbor Commercial Co Opposite W C A Depot
W SEWELL named manager of Gray's Harbor Commercial Co with operations at Opposite W and C A Depot. The move places Sewell in charge of local commerce and logistics for the firm.
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Gray's Harbor Commercial Co
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