Earthquakes and economic shocks dominate busy news page
A ragged condensed dispatch notes California shocks and Roanoke’s arrival with gold, freight and wheat figures across multiple states. It mentions a murder in Portland, a fatal street fight in Milwaukee, and a violent brawl in a city pond. Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang readies a diplomatic visit, while Oregon and Idaho Central Railroad Articles of Incorporation are filed and Easter capitalists eye the project.
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Wu Ting Fang
Larsingster
Sip Lang
Eugene
Sega
Oregon and
Idale
Capital
Nebraska
South Dakota
Alwoat
Tilixtoeck County
Dairy Anl Ford
Bailey
Judge fines West End physician for telephone profanity
In St Louis on July 29 Judge Sileneres in the first District Police Court fined Dr Guttys a West End physician for using profanity over the telephone. The court said such language is aggressive and not excusable by self defense and that cursing a person in another jurisdiction is punishable where the offense occurred. The doctor cursed after a long wait for a comestian.
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St Loris
Sileneres
Line
Guttys
Disposed Lawnbry business triggers notice to Atty CL and Jackson
Following the sale of his Lawnbry business W A Everitt requests the remaining Perkins to acknowledge their indebtedness and settle with him through Atty CL and Jackson at their earliest convenience.
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W.A. Everitt
Perkins
Jackson
W. A. Evenorr
Three Hobos Rob Passenger on Rio Grand Western Train
Three hobos robbed a Rio Grand Western passenger on a Union Station platform in Ogden Utah. A pursuing detective was held up and disarmed. Police pursued the robbers in a gunfight in which Officer Farr was wounded. Bloodhounds from the Salt Lake Penitentiary were sent to track the suspects.
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Ogpers
Utah
Republicans at State Convention Attack Trusts in Speech
Dus Mors July 30 The Republican State Convention met at 1 o'clock in the New Auditorium with Senators Allison and Dolliver and Secretary Wilson on the platform. Congressman Walter J. Smith as temporary chairman urged that the White House fight Northern Securities and beef trusts under the law and warned Democrats that the party will use all means to reach the great evil, including tariff modifications if needed without harming laborers.
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Dus Mors
Allison and
Dolliver
Wilson
J. W. Rumple
Chicago
Walter J. Smith
White House
Northern Securities
Thas
Republican Party
Revolution in Hayti Becomes Serious
The Navy Department reports from Commander McCrea aboard the gunboat Nashville at Cape Haytien that the city is under unorganized mob control, foreign consulates are in danger, and he will protect consulates and prevent bombardment unless given due notice.
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Wasmineros
Navy Department
McCrea
Nashville
Cape Haytien
Saloonist Held Responsible in Patron Death Case
In a July decision by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals the Nebraska case against Ashland saloon operators J one Moser and others was affirmed. The court held a saloon keeper liable for a patron's death if an accident occurs due to the patron's ineb riation, based on a suit by the widow and daughter of Charles Walker.
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Sr. Louis
United States Clieuit Court of Appeals
Federal Court of Nebraska
Charles Walker
Join Moser
Ashland
A Strange Upheaval Shocks Stratford New York
A Press dispatch from Little Falls reports Stratford New York experienced a strange ground upheaval. Tons of sod gravel and stone were hurled into the air and settled on a knoll twelve feet higher than before. The debris covers a 100 by 100 foot area and is over six feet deep. Authorities believe a lightning strike ignited a natural gas vein triggering an underground explosion.
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New York
Stratford
N. Y
Little Falls
San Francisco Mayor Sets Strict Rules for Prizefights
Mayor Schmitz announced that Jeffries and Litz Simmons must prove the July fight was fair or no further prize bouts will be allowed in the city. He pledged to enforce square dealing and curb irregularities in boxing events.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Mexican sheepherder slain near Copperton in Wyoming
Don Martinus a Mexican sheepherder was shot and killed near Copperton Saratoga Wyoming July 20. Miner M Steep known as California Red fired on him and another herder who escaped injury Steep surrendered claiming self defense.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Don Martinus
Copperton
Steep
California
Fated Old Johnstown Rail Disaster Kills Four
The fast mail train into Johnstown Pennsylvania plunged down an embankment this morning due to spreading rails. Four people were killed outright and many others injured seriously.
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Johnstown
Father murders son in drunken Idaho attack
In Morrow Idaho Edward Baker killed his son during a drinking bout. His wife and children witnessed the stabbing. Authorities arrested Baker and locked him in jail as the threat of lynching arose.
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Morrow
Idaho
Edward Baker
Baker
Fire here kills watchman in building blaze
Drs Mornxs Iowa July 30 reports a city fire destroying fifty thousand dollars of property. David Denham, a watchman, died when timbers from a burning building fell.
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Drs Mornxs
Iowa
David Denham
Portland Man Predicts a City of 50,000 Population
A Portland observer forecasts a future city of 50,000 residents within ten years, detailing calculations on water access, harbor depth, and planned infrastructure. He cites Pier length and channel depths, plus anticipated industries and shipping routes that could spur rapid growth.
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Portland
Pesaro
Cone Bay
L. M. Vacie
Cres Bay
Dart
Chen Tex & Salt
Lokopp
Raul
Frites
Rayo Witich
Fragmented vows on leadership and press power in a tumultuous era
A garbled commentary questions executive authority and the influence of the press, contrasting presidents with sovereigns, and noting the role of the public, conferences, and foreign affairs. It hints at distrust of governance and the media in shaping national fate.
Polk County Farmer Expects Big Hop Crop This Spring
A Polk County railroad worker predicts a strong hop harvest this season. He notes fast prices for hops and believes the crop could bring around $8000, though he laments missing the chance to plant a larger acreage.
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Polk County
Traces the escaped Oregon convict and militia standoff
The Eastern News Item reports Harry Traces escaped in Oregon with a small militia unit. He demands 70 dollars per deal in ransom and asks for girls with militia sweethearts to raise funds while prisoners’ wives are spared. Traces negotiates with outside workers and claims courtesy is shown. He visits the prison to aid distressed women as townspeople flee.
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Harry Traces
Oregon
Traces
Tracy Ba
Pricon Vestenlay
Opening of Normal School Year Advertised
The notice invites prospective students and staff to attend the opening on Monday September Sth. It promises engaging review work and practical courses in English, mathematics, and science. Alumni success is noted, with emphasis on training teachers for larger roles and demand for graduates. For information address President J. HL. Orentt.
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Seliol
Wir
al J. HL. Orentt
Bargains in Wheels at A.C Mansouns & Co
A.C Mansouns & Co offers several second bond bicycles for sale at very low prices or will trade for wood and other materials. The notice highlights bargain stock and potential trade options for customers seeking affordable bicycles.
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A.C, Mansouns & Co
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