Paddle Coast Line ships disaster near Eureka
Brief despatches report a ship disaster involving the Paddle Coast Steamship Line vessel Walla with about 100 lives aboard. The accident occurred yesterday while the ship was near the northern coast, with details scarce and awaiting transmission. A separate item notes an alleged attempt on Lord Milner's life in Cape Town and ongoing inquiries from the ship's voyage.
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San Francisco
Cal
Paddle Coast Steamship. Line
Goodsell, Perkins & Co
Pola
Milner
Trinidad
Walla
Lord Milner
Cape Town
Death of 67-year-old naval officer noted
Amid a chaotic scene, a 67-year-old California naval militia member died. Reports indicate mob violence and riots, with Jews targeted in Galicia and property set ablaze. Authorities moved to arrest ringleaders as tensions rise. Germany outlines a new plan amid reporting from Berlin and St. Petersburg.
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White
Naval Militia of
California
Pregoes
Vienna
Enrer
Zawasala
Galicia
Ithey
Rbbot
Jowoasen
Iran
Rab
Bricklayers End Strike Threat at Government Printing Office
Washington Jan 2 The threatened strike of sixty bricklayers at the Government Printing Office was averted by full payment for time up to December 31. The workers had demanded pay for a fall holiday before January 1.
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Government Printing Office
Washington
Newovernment
Navy plans for coaling stations to defend canal
The Navy Department outlines plans for coaling stations to support warships. Locations include Almirante Bay Chiriqui Lagoon in Colombia the Gulf of Dulce Costa Rica the Danish West Indies and the Galapagos Inland off Ecuador. Admiral Dewey argues canal defense rests with the navy and Hear Admiral Bradford urges immediate base establishment to ensure feet can operate from naval bases if needed.
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Navy Department
England
Navy ‘Department
Almirante Bay
Chitiqui Lagoon
Colombia
Gui of Dulce
Costaile
Porto Rico Governor’s 1901 message praises growth and free trade
San Juan January reports Governor Hunt’s address to Porto Rico’s Legislature highlights progress in 1901. He notes tranquility, rising railroads, expanding commerce, increased exports, improved agriculture, road-building, and debt repayment while urging modern city charters and lawful, peaceful labor organization. He also discusses labor rights within constitutional bounds and calls for clearer laws to enable fair wages and lawful organization. He cites water power potential and two years of U S survey data to guide factory siting and seasonal horsepower estimates for Deep River North Carolina.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Irnor Hunt
Legislaure of
United States
Hunt
Santiago Telesias
American Federation of Labor
Portsco
Butte
Book plates reflect owners in art and humor across eras
The article explains book plates as decorative ownership marks on book covers, varying from armorial to allegorical designs. It notes their rise since 1840, with examples from England, France, Germany, and even George Washington, and mentions residential plates, mottos, and notable users including signers of the Declaration and royal figures.
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England
France
Germany
George Washington
Itan
John Adame
Charles X11
Sweden
Delates
Optical possibilities clarify eye range and new jar device
A Ledger Monthly writer describes a unique method to test the eye range using a jar with three telescoping sections and a preserving liquid. In one position the antiseptic filling rests at the jar end, while in inverted use the liquid shifts to the outer section, suggesting a playful demonstration rather than a final invention.
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the Ledger Monthly
Protoplasm and plant nerves spark cross-plant animal links
Notes on plant protoplasm forming threads through cell walls as the source of movements in leaves suggest a plant nervous action similar to animals. Dr Karl Peters cites malaria and swamp air as disease factors, while a London committee reports paper deterioration from wood pulp. A French paper notes a 106 foot gypseae tree in Oaxaca, near the famed Mino Futas.
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Nemec Wauiks
J. Burdon Sanderson
Karl Peters
Equatorial
Africa
Oaxaca
Mexico
Panama Canal Price and Title Conditions Stressed
United States officials, led by Rear Admiral John G. Walker, demand a low price and a clear title from the Panama Canal Company before any congressional action. M. Lampre, new company agent, is expected to submit a definite offer promptly to avoid delaying the Nicaragua canal bill.
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Panama Company
Congress
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
John G. Walker
Isth‘lan Canal Comminsion
M. Hutin
M. Lampre
J Company
St M. Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Panama
Laughing Dangers At Court And Kaiser's Power
A fragmentary European royal court anecdote describes a stumble by a royal guest in a grand library, provoking laughter and sharp rebuke. It notes the guest Milbanke as a Scottish colonial administrator and adviser to the Kaiser, detailing intrigue around appointments and expansion policy. The Kaiser’s blunt diplomacy and the dangers for those near him are highlighted with a sharp moral.
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Royal Salt
Gong
Mona
Ealdot
Jala
Gough Milbanke
Potsdam
Milbanke
Mlfbenke
Mibanie
Simple ventilator for car windows described by inventor
A simple ventilator for car windows allows convenient adjustment to partially or fully open. David J. Werts of Grants Pass describes a sash sliding vertically in the frame with a lower rail slot and a guard frame. exterior openings and woven wire cloth cooperate with a plug and spring. There is a note on delicatessen vegetables and the Celtic fringe with Breton and Glasgow university statistics, discussing language distribution and industrial effects.
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Reviee
Sm Oregomman
America
David J. Werts
Rants Pass
Aldo
Saab
Prom
Prittany
Mingnus
Y Maclean
Glasgow University
Ireland
Pro
Feasor Maclean
Common Nation
Notice to Stockholders AEP Octet at EE Ass Eb Re Beemesce
A brief stockholders notice issued by the firm outlines actions concerning the AEP octet at an EE site. Details indicate corporate governance items and upcoming filings. The notice emphasizes compliance steps, deadlines, and rights of shareholders regarding the listed matters.
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Eureka, Cal
Fic Coast Service
Pennsylvania
New York Stock Marketa
Jordan & Co Tack Brokers
Miner's Bank
New York
Pacific Transport Avice
Jan. S
Quartermaster’s Department
Farmy
Pacific Transport Service
Ark “Eraburg
Tion
Maesacre
Russia
Berlin
Rt. Petersburg
Taggblatt
Kowelt
Great Britain
Monbarek
Iburas
Gov. Hunt
BLAND
United
Montcure
N. C
Teal
Caries Bage
Jackie
London Society of
Aria
Stamford
Conn
Pal’ Sl
Evans Bros
Een East
Wall & Nyu
Racer
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