Immigration debate shapes policy in Canada amid Dreyfus coverage
The article links world attention to the Dreyfus trial in Rennes with Canada’s Ottawa parliament debating immigration. Nativist voices urge strict screening, citing overpopulation and scarce resources, while MPs ultimately approve a $358,500 immigration budget. It notes Canada’s growing urban pull from native British and French populations and limited continental immigration.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Europe
Evans a Victim of a Plot
Washington dispatch reports alleged conspiracy by interior department and pension bureau officials to force the removal or transfer of Commissioner Evans from the pension office. The president's statement affirms support for Evans while critics cite hostile officials and pension fraud as motives. Evans defends loyalty to veterans and the government, noting long hours at his desk to aid claimants and urging faith in the board of appeals.
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Pension Bureau
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Commissioners Office
Emaliest
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Board of Appeals
Brush Fire Reported On Second Avenue South Near Washington Street
Fire department was dispatched yesterday at noon to extinguish a brush fire along Second Avenue South near Washington Street. No injuries or further details provided.
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Second Avenue South
Washington Street
Sleep That Knows No Earthly Waking in Clinton
In Clinton Iowa one of the citys strangest deaths is reported as J eaumont a prominent citizen fell into a deep sleep Saturday and did not awaken by yesterday afternoon after a two day slumber. A physician could not rouse him and his heart stopped quietly without pain.
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Iowa
Ave
Jeaumont
Heaumont
Will Fight Any Animal at Roubaix Bull Ring Match
Paris reports M Magsantins director of the Roubaix bull ring backs a Spanish bull against any animal that may be pitted against him A match is planned for September after the Honetamer Bidet ban. Potential opponents include a lion tiger bear or wolf.
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Neodetania
Cavalry to Reach Heattiie August 15
General Shafter reports from San Francisco that the Third Cavalry and horses will reach Heattiie on August 15 and proceed to Manila around August 20. The message clarifies movement timing for the unit during the campaign.
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Washington
Reflections on Heroic Falsehoods From a Bachelor
A fragmentary meditation voices paradoxes about heroism and truth. It recalls the dead as constant companions and hints at male bravado and social expectations, mentioning movement through risk and gendered duties with scattered, semi coherent lines.
Help for Soldiers aid by local relief corps
The George H. Forteen Relief Corps met at the home of F. M. Daniels and voted to send 50 dollars to Washington volunteers sick and disabled at San Francisco. One and a half dozen members of the First Washington regiment are at the Presidio, with fifteen reported to have had no pay for four months.
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F. M Daniels
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San Franciso
First
Washington Regiment
Presidio
Veteran Joliet shoplifter paroled after long career
Bertha A. Kleinschmidt known as Bertha Miller, a famed American shoplifter, was released on parole at Joliet after 55 years linked to crime. At 73 she returns to Chicago with days to live, having spent most of her life in prison since her youth.
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Bertha A. Kleinschmidt
Bertha Miller
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Chicago
Railway Mail Changes Implemented For August
Orders set changes in the railway mail service to take effect August 5. Train 7 Portland and San Francisco RPO departs San Francisco at 5 05 p m and arrives Portland 9 15 a m. Train 6 on the same line arrives San Francisco 8 15 a m. A railway post office line will be established between Spokane and Pasco and between Pasco and Tacoma.
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Grafting on New Eyebrows in Indianapolis
Miss Katie Shea, injured two years ago by a line shaft in a factory, faced severe injuries including scalp and brow loss. Despite temporary blindness, deafness, and typhoid fever, generous donations funded cosmetic grafting, with next week set for eyebrow restoration and renewed hair growth.
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Indianapolis
Katie Shea
American Flag Wrapped Around Suspect Delivered to Mexico
Mrs J D Rich charged with murdering her husband in Juarez was handed to Mexican authorities after an emotional wake. She wrapped an American flag around her before departure and was relocated to quarters arranged by the Oahuahua governor, as residents opposed the surrender amid her pregnancy.
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Seattle Mining Stock Market Slows With Little Trading
Today was the slowest day in the Seattle Mining Exchange history with only 1,000 shares of Cole, Gold & Copper trading at a price. Aetna offered 10,000 shares at $20 for a block but found no buyer. Quotations and bids appear in the market report.
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Cole, Gold & Copper
Aetna
Real estate transfers filed in county auditor's office
Transfers include Charters Hawkes and Speir to Mary V. Smith, lot 7 Breck 1 Washington Place add, May 23 for 800 dollars, and many other parcels exchanged between individuals and firms such as Everett Timber & Investment Co., Beattie Homestead add, and Washington National Bank with dates in August and varying sums.
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Frank M. Hawkes
L. M. Speir
Mary V. Smith
Breck
Washington Place
Charlies H. Kittinger
George S. Kittinger
Anton Laner
Liondale
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HW. Pridges Et Ux
Pverell Timber & Investment Company
W. Bonnell
MeAjeer
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Marcela Lo Farwell
Wallington National Tank
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Marcelia L. Farwell
McAlees
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Block & McAleer
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Lydia M. Butter
Ttiehard A
Warhbara M
Jacobsen
Leta
Deana
Susan HM. Reeves
Charles F
Jensie BE. Walte
Columbia
Sarah Grose
Geo. H. Grose
Yester
Wm. L. Preston Et Ax
John Fitch
Denny & Hoyt
First Sermon Delivers Rev Poynton Kemper in Seattle
Rev Poynton Kemper delivered his first sermon to a Seattle congregation at St Pauls Episcopal Church in North Seattle yesterday morning. He succeeds Frey W Thorn who has moved to San Francisco.
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Seattle
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Kemper
Frey
W. J. Thorn
San Francisco
Reed and Croker Return from Southampton Voyage
Ex Speaker Reed and Richard Crocker were among passengers aboard the St Paul which sailed from Southampton to New York on Saturday.
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the &T. Paul
New York
Reed
Richard Crocker
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