Fast Mail Train Plunges Into Hill at Boone
A Northwest fast mail bound for the north jumped the track in Boone Iowa and plunged into a hill. Four men were killed and seven wounded. The dead include J J O'Brien Chicago express messenger John Maursen Boone engineer George Schmidt Boone fireman D D Stone Austin chief postal clerk. The train traveled about 40 miles per hour before derailing. Injured would not recover quickly.
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Boone
Iowa
J. J. O'Brien
Press Mentenger
Chicago
John Maurersen
George Schmidt
D. Dd. Stone
Austin
Victoria Trade Ship Arrives With Silk and Tea Cargo
The steamship Victoria, loaded with 1,000 halves of silk and large tea consignments from China and Japan, nears Tacoma on its final voyage before entering government service. Most cargo destined for the East, with a major portion going to New York.
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Tacoma
Orienta Ener Victoria
Government Transport Service
China
Japan
New York
Oregon hops look promising for a bountiful season
Portland Ore Aug 1 The hop harvest outlook is favorable with vines promising an abundant crop. Weather has hindered vermin spread though hot humid days threaten a potential surge. Some growers fear pests could still damage the crop, but others expect minimal impact if conditions stay unfriendly to vermin.
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Portland
Ore
Gome
Meteor wins Queen's Cup race at Cowes
Cowra Isle of Wight August 1 The Emperor of Germanys Meteor formerly the Thistle won the Queen's Cup regatta The Britannia tied poorly finishing about 11 minutes after the winner The Briam rock which beat the Britannia earlier is nearly equal to the Thistle in speed
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Thistle
Frince of Wales
Britannia
Spaniard Fernandes Attacked in Havana Boat Incident
A Spanish subject named Fernandes on a Werler buttoned boat was recorded yesterday and attacked by several Cubans in Havana, sustaining serious injuries.
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Havana
Fernandes
Busy London Thespian’s Day Reveals Charity and Theater Work
Diary excerpt from a well known London actor shows a packed schedule with 1 o’clock charity meeting, 12 o’clock rehearsal for The Maneuvers of the Gay Lord Algy, 2 o’clock matinee for a dog home fund, 4 o’clock gar or benefit event, 6 o’clock new part in a new piece, 12:20 a club meeting with the manager for next season. Remarkably none of the entry mentions attendance at divorce proceedings.
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London
Algy
Lady Smith
Bagar
New Pee
Carrick Club
Maget Investigation Delays End With Pending Croker Return
New York reports that the Maget Investigation Committee reconvened after a six week break to probe municipal affairs. After about two weeks of work the panel will adjourn until August 29 when Dick Croker is expected to appear, with the exchange about personal affairs noted in passing.
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New York
Maget Investigation Committee
Wll
Dick Croker
Supreme court bars re hearings in Tacoma warrant suit
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered no further hearings in the Tacoma warrant case and directed immediate steps to fund outstanding warrants totaling 110000. Advertisements will seek bids for the funds at about 4 or 4 1/2 percent.
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Tacoma
Love expert Ella Wheeer Wilcox on true passion
Ella Wheeer Wilcox cites that very few people truly love. She argues many confuse intense affection with real love, claiming only a minority experience love in its full depth and breadth while many mistake warm friendship for true passion.
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Ella Wheeer Wilcox
Quiet Cleveland City Aftermath and Tensions
Peace returns to Cleveland as out of town troops are sent home while city forces remain on duty. A construction car fell from a hill and struck an ascending passenger car but caused no injuries. The city council declined to pass a resolution disarming non-union workers.
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Cleveland
Postmaster General Joins McKinley at Adirondack Visit
The postmaster general and Mrs. Smith joined President McKinley and Mrs. Smith at Hotel Champlain in New York as the presidential party stays for the day. Mrs. McKinley’s health continues to improve and a golf tournament attendance is under consideration for the afternoon.
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Champlain
N. Y
Aug. L
Alger Leaves Washington for Detroit
Alger departed Washington DC this afternoon and headed for Detroit.
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Alger
Washington
Washington, D.C
Detroit
Parade Banner Sparks Patriotism Across San Francisco
In San Francisco crowds cheered as the faded battle flag of the Nebraska infantry passed above a volunteer regiment. Soldiers and spectators alike felt a surge of national pride while debates raged among returning troops aboard the Hancock about Gen Otis's leadership and conduct in the Philippines. Seven Oregon soldiers who had secured discharges to pursue business opportunities also returned on the transport Han enek.
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San Francisco
Nebraska Infantry
Otia
Nebraska
Utah
Philippines
Hancock
Oregon
Hanenek
War dept telegram on re-enlistments and transport to Manila
Publicized telegram from Manila dated July 31 reports Transport Grant sailed with Wyoming North Imkota and Idaho units. About 200 discharged volunteers remained, many re enlisted. A ciphered note on mules and street cars adds a humorous aside about the mule's obsolescence.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Manila
Grant
Wyomiow
North Imkote
Idaho
Trouble Ends After Fire Police Department Dispute
Conflict between fire and police departments over handling of a fireman ends after Chiefs Reed and Kellogg say the officer was not in uniform, and mutual agreement leads to dropping the matter.
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Reed
Kellogg
Disputed Coal Bill Stirs War-Era Payments
eT THOMAS reports the U S gunboat Machias arrived to pursue payment for coal supplied during the Hispano American War. The bill remains unsettled as authorities debate the charges and settlement.
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Et Thomas
Machias
Armstrong fights extradition over alleged Chicago jury bribe
William Armstrong, sought in Chicago for alleged jury bribery, has retained Piles Deneworth and Howe as lawyers. He will contest extradition before Governor Rogers once the requisition arrives. attorneys will appear to oppose the writ.
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Wm. Armatrong
Chicago
Piles
Deneworth & Howe
Gov. Rogers
Armatrong
Sweetheart of Lincoln Mary Love Lawless Dies in Lexington
Mary Love Lawless aged 82 died in Lexington Kentucky yesterday. She was known as a sweetheart of Abraham Lincoln and a reigning belle in her day. Her maiden name was Joplin and she made Mt Vernon her home. She was survived by her husband James R K Lawless a Mexican War veteran and a daughter Mrs Mary Lincott widow of Lt John Scott US Army.
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Lexington
Mary Love Lawless
Yeaterday
Abraham Lincoln
Joplin
Mt. Vernon
James RK. Lawless
Mary Lincott
John Scott
United States Army
Reeves
John Held
W. Boyer
Dallas County
Tex
Stat OF Texas
Tyataias
James P. Lahey
Powell Reeves
Describing a Wife Defies Memory on a Train Ticket
A railroad clerk recalls a man unable to describe his wife to obtain transportation. The husband could not state her age or eye color, and only guessed she was slim. The anecdote ends with uncertainty over hair color and height.
New Governor Arrives for Ladrones Colony
Admiral Watson reports from Manila that the Yosemite, carrying the sea naval governor and his staff, left for Guam. The ship was delayed by typhoons near Manila after departing San Francisco on July 1 with officer families forming the Guam colony.
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Washington, D.C
Watson
Navy Department
Manila
Guam
Leary
San Francisco
A Boy’s Moral Guide On Courage And Kindness
The text urges that a good turn yields many returns and warns that true bravery lies in noble conduct. It contrasts manly, generous behavior with bullying and stresses humane treatment of animals and gun safety.
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Reyes
Hunter
Sporsman
Woodland park purchase debated by city council
A $100000 bill to buy Woodland park led the council agenda with staged payments of $50000 cash, $5000 on Jan 1, 1900, and $16000 yearly thereafter. The discussion also covered concrete sidewalks, road surveys, franchise matters, and several assessments and licenses.
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Woodland Park
Piret Avenue
Main
Madison
Yesler Way
Piret
Yesler
Pike
Pyeet
Beattie Traction Company
Green Lake Electric Railway Company
Batmon Bay
Roger & Greene
B. W. Beall
Florence Crittenton Home
Lake Washington
W. T. Baker
Calhoun Declares Candidacy For Governor Nomination
An official notice states William J. Calhoun of Danville will seek the Republican nomination for governor. Calhoun plans to open campaign headquarters in Chicago this week and spends time with Senator Cullom’s allies at the Palmer House as MecKinley supporters back the effort.
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Chicago
William J. Calhoun
Danville
Calhoun
Palmer House
Senator Cullom
Cullom
Trolley car making giants form vast trust
New York Aug 1 report says a gigantic trolley car manufacturing trust is forming in Elisabeth New Jersey with articles to be filed in Trenton. Included are Stevenson Brill and GT Loute Car companies and G J Kobuach of St Louis counsels the deal.
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New York
Elisabeth
N. J
Trenton
Stevenson, Brill
G. J. Kobuach
United States
Consolidated Traction Company
Hiisabeth
St. Louis
Horse Cannery Starts Again in Linnton Oregon
The Linnton establishment for slaughtering horses and salting the meat for export to Europe is back in operation. It provides a disposal route for range horses and may ease grazing pressure for sheep and cattle men as grass becomes scarcer. Some critics concede killing a horse when healthy is less cruel than starving on the bleak range.
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Linnton
Ore
Europe
Eeven
Yellow fever scare abates as quarantines hold
In Newport News and Hampton on August 1 the yellow fever panic eases as doubled quarantine remains around the disease area. Armed guards monitor all entry points while four deaths at the soldiers' home are reported and one new case appears near Phoebus prompting residents to leave their homes in large numbers.
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Newport News
Hampton
Demand for timber land in Oregon drives brisk buying
In Portland Oregon Aug 1 demand for timber land heats up as buyers who held land years ago now sell and rejoice with rising profits. Log prices stay strong at four to four dollars per thousand feet and loggers report a healthy market.
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Portland
Ore
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Jacobson held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Jacobson were held Sunday afternoon at the Scandinavian Baptist church in Ballard with Rev Hole officiating. Remains of William J Stein to Be shipped to Tillwater Minn for burial. Post mortem examined Jerry K Cowles death ruled as self inflicted by poisoning with no inquest. Seattle Drydock & Shipbuilding Co filed mortgage for 100000 bonds. PDT Denny to review Snequalmie Pass wagon road east end work. report requested. $2001.50 collected in July in Police Judge Cann’s court for fines for crime.
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Bertha Jacobson
Scandinavian Baptist Church
Ballard
Rev. Hole
PDT
Denny
Snequalmie Pasa
William J. Stein
Tillwater
Minn
Bonney & Stewart
Jerry K. Cowles
Footsteps On Memorial Day Promise A Rising Politician
A column tells of a story about a young politician with unusually large feet and his deaf mother living near Grant's Tomb. On Memorial Day the cruiser Brooklyn fired 21 guns in the Hudson, prompting the mother to smile and say George is coming, hearing footsteps on the stairs.
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Grant
United States
Brooklyn
Hudson
George
New York Tribune
Both Sides To Be Heard On Extradition Matter
August 1 Olympia report says Governor Rogers will hear both sides on extradition papers in the Armstrong case. Attorney General Vance returns from Seattle before scheduling. House journal printed for legislators and state officers. remaining journals sold at printing cost plus ten percent. State library shelving delayed. books not removed until mid August.
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Olympia
Rogers
Armatrong
Vance
Seattle
House Journal
State Secretary's
State Library
Market Quotations Tuesday Morning
In the markets many changes occurred with live stock down except dressed meat. Large hogs sold recently at 10% but firm at 18 cents. Pork shows broad advance due to market secrecy. Lard firm though lard compound fell half a cent. Vegetables and fruits cheaper from home production. Butter and eggs rising while cheese declines. Honey lower after a rise. California and Oregon producers being replaced by home producers. Bananas from Hawaii small in quantity and quality, demand small.
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California
Oregon
Hawaii
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