Roosevelt presses Colombia on Panama treaty ratification plan
The article reports President Roosevelt's concerns that Colombia may not ratify the Panama canal treaty at the special session. He met with William Nelson Cromwell of the Panama canal commission to discuss leveraging French company influence in Colombia to urge ratification. Roosevelt warns the United States will resist paying more for the canal right of way and that Colombia faces a choice between ten million dollars or nothing if the treaty is rejected.
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Roosevelt
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal Commission
France
Colombia
United States
Panama
Mr. Cromwell
Columbia
Washington
Cromwell
State Department
French Canal Company
Colombian Congress
Bible Society refuses text changes over censor report
Dr. William I Haven of the American Bible Society said the Bible will not be circulated with a corrupt text despite censor pressure in Constantinople. He cited a report demanding substitution of Macedonia with vilayets of Salonica and Monastir, and noted the censor’s delay in passage beyond four months. The executive committee will decide this week.
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American Bible Society
Wm. I. Haven
Bible House
Constantinople
Macedonia
Thessalonians
Salonica
Monastir
Haven
May Rain Totals in Saline County Kansas
Observer A. W. Jones reports May precipitation in Saline County Kansas at 17.33 inches. The heaviest reading was 5.25 inches on the 28th, with seven thunderstorms and five hail storms delimiting a month of frequent rainfall and floods.
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A. W. Jones
United States Agricultural Department
Saline
Kansas
Ice Cream Social Aims To Aid Heppner Relief Fund
Yoncalla news notes an ice cream social at Yett's Hall on a Wednesday evening in June to raise funds for Heppner Relief. Ladies contribute by bringing cake and attendees are urged to bring guests. Missee Eva Applegate and Even Applegate returned from Corvallis, Mrs. Mattie Graves visited, praised by W C T U members for her lectures.
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Yett's Hall
Heppner Relief Fund
Eva
Applegate
Corvallis
Mattie Graves
Centralia
Wash
Graves
Hop Market Outlook Amid Drought and Bears in 1903
The Salem Statesman notes uneven Oregon hop yards and poor vine growth due to unfavorable weather. Estimates for 1903 yield range widely from 40,000 to 76,000 bales, with a conservative 65,000 bales and an 18,000 bale shortfall from last year. Global reports show weak prospects in California and England, while Washington vines look better except Yakima. The market faces bear pressure but growers vow to hold for 40 cents next fall.
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Salem Statesman
Oregon
California
New York State
Ralne
England
Germany
Washington
Yakima
UC Entomologists Claim Big Win Against Apple Worms
Professors CO W Woodworth and Warren T Clarke of the University of California report success in combating the apple worm or cooling moth that damaged California crops last year by $500000. Spraying, including Paris green and lime, reduced worm damage and improved yields in Parajo valley orchards.
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Warren T. Clarke
University of California
Parajo
Clarke and
Woodworth
Woodworth and
Clarke
Lansdowne Outlines British Conduct On Servia Crisis
Foreign Minister Lansdowne says the British minister to Servia will withdraw from Belgrade for a period upon King Peter's arrival and avoid actions implying recognition of the current government. He condemns Belgrade crimes and suggests Sir George Bonham should not remain in the city at the regime's inauguration. No powers' concerted action is proposed, and Britain will not keep ordinary relations with massacre participants.
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Servia
For Love of a Pale Face Ends in Fatal Duel
In Livingstone Montana two Indian women and Bob Wilson a cow hand from Double Bar X ranch fought to the death over love for Wilson. At Willow Creek a no referee knife duel lasted about thirty minutes before both women died from fatal wounds.
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Livingstone
Mont
Montana
Bob” Wilson
Double Bar X Ranch
Wilson
Willow Creek
Apo
Race death by own action as viewed by a woman
Elizabeth A. Ivey argues in the Michigan Christian Advocate that national neglect of the home harms mothers and sons. She laments legalized vice and cyclones of poverty, urging voters to protect families so women can become wives and joyful mothers.
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Vince
Free
Womanhox
Elizbeth A. Ivey
Michigan
Christian Advocate
Hardiness of Angoras in Western Washington
The Agriculturist warns against overestimating Angora goats ability to endure neglect. Goats die when placed in unfamiliar districts or poor conditions, often in winter due to cold, parasites, or lack of shelter. Providing fresh pasture, hay, grain, and protection from rain improves survival in mixed flocks.
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Washington
Government Faces Trial for Marie Ware and Horace McKinley
The federal case in Portland was called last week with the defense ready for trial and the prosecution asking for continuance until next Friday, as the U S district attorney prepared the proceedings.
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Marie Ware
Horace McKinley
Portland
U. S
Missionary killed and eaten by tiger near Nepaul border
Report says Father Cosmus, a young Austrian missionary, was killed and devoured by a tiger and cubs while crossing a swamp near the Nepaul border in India. The body was found the next day with only bands and head intact. The tiger, a known man-eater, had previously killed eight natives and was shot by English officers.
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Father Cosmus
Nepaul
India
Peek a Boo Dresses Heated Sunday Sermon in Wisconsin
In Waukesha Rev. Father W G Miller denounced open lace and low neck dresses calling them peek a hoo dress. He warned his flock against fashionable attire, singling out light waists with openwork and prompting embarrassment among young women at Sunday services.
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Waukesha
Wisconsin
W. G. Miller
Joseph's Church
Roseburg seeks revenge in Northwest baseball clash
Roseburg aims to even the score against Eugene in a Northwest quality showing. Admission reduced to 25 cents after yesterday's 50 cent fee kept fans away. Eugene promises strong play, but local support is urged. Game called at 2 30 p m, with Sunday actions clouded by alleged rotten umpiring. Eugene team accused of cowardice and criticized by Eugene residents.
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Roseburg
Eugene
Northwest
Eugene Register
Cheese Making on the Farm
Farmers Bulletin describes a simple cottage cheese from soured skim or buttermilk. Coagulated milk is heated, whey drained, curds kneaded, salt added, and often cream or spices incorporated. Markets exist in cities, with domestic use and potential factory revenue.
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Farmers Bulletin
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