Northwest News Roundup From Oregon and Idaho Dispatches
A Thon der Mountain mining camp reports 3400 residents while Medford forecasts fruit crop gains in Southern Oregon. Oregon cannery man David Hume dies, and Mrs. John George Adair reportedly owns one of the world’s largest ranches. A three day Northwest shooting tournament opens in Portland with participants from five regions. An escape tale from Falls City describes Archie Montgomery surviving a 100 foot chute fall. In Grants Pass a car repairer loses a leg after a moving train backs onto him. recovery uncertain.
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A. R. Barler
Thonder Mountain
Idaho
Medford
Oregon
United States
Anel
British Isles
Halland
Belgium
P. C
David Hume
Lower Columbia
John George Adair
Falls City
Archie Montgomery
Booth Seen as Likeliest Senate Candidate in Oregon
The Portland Telegram notes Senator Robert A. Booth from Grants Pass as a strong candidate for president of the next Ureson senate. His district covers Lane, Josephine and Douglas counties. The piece praises his legislative career and popularity while warning this may be his final year in politics due to extensive lumber interests.
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Portland Telegram
Ureson Senate
Lane
Josephine
Douglas
Robert A. Booth
Grants Pass
Booth
Hatchery chief reports new bright yellow salmon fry
J W Blackwell of Tacoma, superintendent of the Sko komieh fish hatchery, propagates a new hybrid fry bred from river salmon and another stock. The yellow fish appears vivid in the water and about 10 000 fry are now in the hatchery as the experiment proceeds with keen interest.
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Tacoma
J. W. Blackwell
Skokomieh Fish Hatchery
Blackwell
McKinley Deficiency Bill Passed With Amendments
Morgan presented the conference report on the canal bill and it was adopted. An amendment approved the general deficiency bill appropriating 45000 to cover unpaid expenses from the illness and death of President McKinley including physician compensation. No payment to government employers. The deficiency bill passed.
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Waseretox
Morgan
Mertto
McKinley
Jone and Winton Break Mile Record in Auto Run
Clevecaxp Jone 26 A Winton set a new mile record clocking 51 15 in an automobile. The feat shattered previous marks, drawing attention to the speed and innovation of the event.
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Clevecaxp
Jone
Alex Winton
Porto Rico Representation Rule Agreed By Committee
The Honge committee on rules unanimously approved a rule granting Porto Rico the right to a Moor of the House of Representatives.
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Wasatsatox
Honge Committee On Rules
Porto Rico
House of Representatives
Bicycles for Sale At Low Trade Prices
In stock are second hand bicycles offered for sale at very low prices of trade for wood. A. C. Manstens & Co.
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A. C. Manstens & Co
Startling medical advance with Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Salve
G W Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia reports an old man deemed incurable with cancer was cured after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the duo expels poisons and heals blood diseases ulcers skin eruptions and sores vanish. Bitters and Salve sold by Marsters Co.
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G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
Bucklen
Marsters & Co
Proclamation of Amnesty for Philippine Political Prisoners
At a cabinet meeting on June 27 a proclamation amnestying all political prisoners in the Philippines was approved to take effect on the Fourth of July. The order includes Aguinaldo and others in similar status.
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Washington
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Dewey details Manila surrender plan and suspicions
Admiral Dewey testified before the Senate Philippines committee describing an agreement with the Governor General to surrender Manila as American troops arrived. He recalled signaling the Spaniards after firing on Fort Malate and a white flag rising, with no expected resistance. He also accused Aguinaldo of seeking loot.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Merritt
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Manila
Coronation Likely Early Autumn Amid Royal Talks
London reports from AP sources indicate the King converses with the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales while doctors caution him against discussions needing careful weighing. Officials expect to fix a coronation date within a week, aiming for early autumn.
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London
Associated Press
Bryan Snubbed By Tilden Banquet Seeks Explanation
W J Bryan says he was not invited to the Tilden Club banquet in New York and would have explained why he would not attend a political banquet honoring one who twice opposed the Democratic ticket. A Havana dispatch reports hundreds of indigent Americans on the island seeking aid, prompting relief actions at the American Legation.
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Lixcain
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Tilden Club
New York
Island
Herald
Havana
Squiers
Legation
United States
Peculiar double hanging shocks Parterson residents
A Polish man and his wife were found dead in an attic in Parterson New Jersey today both hanged presumably by suicide using the same rope. Each end of the rope supported one of the victims.
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Parterson
New Jersey
Leaders Set Next Tuesday for House Ad journment
Washington reports that House leaders informally agreed on ad journment for next Tuesday. The decision signals nearing end of current legislative session and upcoming floor actions.
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Washington
Wages Rise for Carnegie Steel Unskilled Workers
In Pittsburgh on June 27 the Carnegie Steel Company raised wages of about 15 000 unskilled employees by one sixth to 1 65 dollars a day the lowest paid worker now earns such daily wage.
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PrrisBurg
Carnegie Steel Company
Chinese commit more depredations in Pekin riot
The Viceroy reports the destruction of American and British mission buildings at Tien Ku Chao and a missionary slain. An imperial edict removes the local magistrate of Tien Ku Chao from power and orders the extermination of rioters. Several outbreak leaders are said to have been beheaded. The riot appears tied to anti indemnity sentiment.
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Pekin
Szek- Chuan
Tien Ku Choa
Tien Ku Chao
China
Widow sues Southern Pacific over engineer husband death
In Portland on June 27 Mrs. R H White as administratrix of William H White’s estate sued the Southern Pacific Company for 1000 in U S Court. White, an engineer, was killed in Marion County last December in an accident alleged to stem from spreading rails. An out of court settlement attempt failed.
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Portland
R. H. White
William H. White
Southern Pacific Company
Bellinger
United States
Castro's star waning amid Venezuelan turmoil
Ships arriving today from the Spanish Main report repeated defeats for President Castro in Venezuela. Forecasts say his overthrow is near as the country remains in turmoil and his government may not last 14 days from departure.
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New York
Venezuela
Castro
Oregon considers special session to set salaries and referendums
Governor Geer may call a special session to enact flat salaries for state officers and require fees to the treasury, establish initiative and referendum procedures, and fund the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Petitions circulate statewide. session cost estimated at about $25,000 with a 20 day limit to decide next winter's agenda.
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Tate
Porthand
Gus
Oregon
Geer
Ivernor
Official Vote Abstract Reveals State and Congressional Totals
Secretary of State F J Dunbar releases the official abstract of the recent election. Total vote tallied at 92 9290 with Governor race excluded from the totals canvassed by the Legislature. The report lists candidates and votes for Secretary of State State Treasurer State Superintendent Attorney General and congressional districts among others. The second district results show butchers and party affiliations, with several counts listed.
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F. J. Dunbar
Chamberlain
Bean
Em Wwak
Bonhaan
Denyes Seay
Stiate— Duutar
Raps
Icss
Seaee
Mone
Yak
Ackerman
Wann
Dem Cenanteoeas
Crawlers
Rep
Macau
Butcher, Dem
Prince of Wales in Focus as Public Doubts Rise
New York dispatch reports growing concern over the Prince of Wales personality and fitness for public duty. The piece paints him as dull, shy, prone to low moods, and detached from arts and public affairs while fearing Tory influence could revive a dowdy court under his rule.
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Prince of Wales
Hvirneelf
Dake
Edinburgh
Edward
Newport Toyed As Summer Resort Value Plan
Southern Pacific Company and Corvallis & Eastern announce from June 1st Newport pound trip tickets from all Oregon points to the seaside resort at specially reduced rates. Return valid until October 10. Enquire with local agent for details.
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Newport
Northwest
Southern Pacific Company
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Couch
Hair Loss Remedy Sale Notice
Stop using a scalp preparation on one application for six sales price 50 cents. Dandruff and hair loss relief promoted. Sold by Marsters Drug Co Mitf.
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Marsters Drug Co
Mitf
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Dever
Kruse & Newland
RA. Booth
Oo A.C. Marsters
Douglas County Bank
H.C. Galfy
Board OF
F. W. Benson
R. A. Booth
Jul Booth
J. T. Bridges
FP. Kelly
A.C. Marsters
K. J. Miller
B. W. Strong
Roseburg, Ore
JF. Barker & CO
Flint’s
Empire
Liver, Fe and Sale Stables
P. Bannanp
Prop
Patterson
EPA
Montana
B.C
J.C. Harmon
Harmon
Senate
R.A. Booth
Bil
Bresks
Agunaldo
Bryan
Suing Southern Pacific
Louden
Evervieldy
Wales
Smiths
Ake
Currier’s Grocery
Mionopole Brand
Roseburg
A. Salzman
Jewler and Optician
Roseburg, Orr
Uncle Saiv
Studebaker
Wade
Churchill & Woolley
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