Russia Issues Stern Demands Amid Atrocities
The note outlines demands for military and administrative changes in the Balkans. It calls for enrollment of foreign officers in Macedonia, fresh levies and lice for protection of civilians, and instructs Russian agents to brief Hungarian officials. It stresses that Russia’s action against the Porte should not fuel revolutionary agitation despite Turkish outrages. Secretary Root mentions Judge Tutt’s possible offer to a post in the war following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonca Prisrend
Macedonia
Lamedorff
Sofia
Hungaria
Frussia
Porte
Violence at station as women attacked by gendarmes
Report describes women smashing doors and windows at the station followed by gunfire from gendarmes, resulting in the deaths of two women and serious injuries to several others as bystanders fled.
Wanted to Lynch Murderer at Lander
A mob gathered Wednesday morning checking the murder suspect Keffer and Dollard but did not lynch him. The fugitive is described as an ex Rough-Tilteee driver named Skea who killed no one at large and evaded capture through legal technicalities.
Balkans Tensions Rise as Greece and Turkey Face Provocation
Premier Ralli informs the powers ambassador that Greeks and Turks in Macedonia cannot endure Bulgaria provocations. He warns reprisals are inevitable, signaling grave regional strain and possible military or diplomatic escalation.
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Athens
Aus
Balkans
Rall
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Steamer Oregon Brings Nome Gold and Passengers
The steamer Oregon arrived from Nome at noon with $2,000 in gold dust mostly consigned to the Scandinavian American Bank. James D. Hoge delivered 112,600 from the Bank of Nome to the National Bank of Seattle. 189 passengers included Lee Hart of this city and Maj. Jack Strong, editor of the Nome Nugget, a former local newspaper man now north for seven years. The voyage began August 4 amid landing troubles and concluded with departure for Nome on August 7.
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James D. Hoge
Bank of
Nome
Het National Bank of
Heattle
Lee . Hart
Maj
Jack Strong
Nome Nugget
Maj. Strong
Remembered Protege Heir to Tennessee Congressman Fortune
A prene dispatch to The Star reports Mrs Martha Craver of Washington DC left $50 000 to $100 000 to Congressman Gibson of Tennessee The will names the beneficiary as her heir The donation stems from the banker FB Graves whose mother was Mrs Graves The note says Mr Teat a Congressmen aided Graves education.
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Star
Martha Craver
Washington, D. C
Gibson
Perc
District of Tennessee Falls
Transport Dix Damaged in Japanese Coast Run
The transport Dix sustained heavy damage after hitting a reef off the coast of Japan on July 25 during a voyage to the Orient. Yeoman J Bradley reports the ship rode the reef at Keau Li land and was moored off Yokohama after high tide. Repairs in drydock near Yokohama will take months and cost about 108000 pounds.
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Japan
Orient
J. Bradley
Dix
Edward Brunim
Bradley
Keau Li Island
Yokohamea
Yokohama
Urge
Okohama
Bradle
Failed Henry Ettes polar expedition ends in Arctic drift
A Danish polar expedition under Henry Ette failed to reach the Greenland Nova Zembia area. Many crew members died from scrofula during the winter on the Ioren islands in the Arctic between Greenland and Nova Zembia. The vessel has now returned home.
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Tromso
Norway
Henry” Exte
Scrofula
Fest
Ioren
Arctic Ocean
Greenland
Nova Zambia
Murderous axe attack shocks Shreveport cottage
In Shreveport on the morning of August 16 Master Mechanic of the Cotton Felt Railway Billiott and May Smith were found in their cottage mangled by an axe. The woman died, the man was unconscious. A brother and others were arrested on suspicion as a bloody axe wound was found. robbery was not the motive.
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Shreveport
Billiott
May Smith
Neree
Withiam Mc van
Convention Deadlocks on Woman Suffrage Plea and Labor Picks
In Washington on August 1 a unanimous vote rejected Iva Lockwood's plea for woman suffrage endorsement. The convention named F B Waudby of Rochester for labor commissioner to replace Carroll D Wright. A three member committee will discuss taxation as plans set January 1 1905 as the start for the eight hour day for the printing craft. The convention adjourned sine die at noon.
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Washington, D. C
Iva Lockwood
Waudby
Rochester
Carroll D. Wright
Instant Death as Log Falls on Man at Willard's Camp
Sir Davie Wee was crushed beneath a falling tree in Willard's logging camp on the Puyallup River seven miles above Orting and killed instantly. He was an unmarried man with relatives in South Framingham Massachusetts.
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Tacoma
Ang Hee
Davie Wee
Willard
Puyallup River
Orting
Me Wee
Davie
Routh Farmingham
Mass
Fire destroys large theater in Madhid incident
In drydock New York, Aud IbneThe Re Hlange was moved to Krie baalh beside the Shamrock IL ahead of a Thursday face off. A fire last night destroyed Juan theater, one of the largest and finest venues, with damage believed to be incendiary.
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New York
IbneThe Re Hlange
Krie Baalh
Madhid
Breathitt County Feud Figures Highlight Judge Hargis
County judge of Breathitt Kentucky and leader of the Margin faction plays a central role in the feud troubles. He is an uncle to Curt Jett who received a life sentence for the government case.
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Breathitt County
Kentucky
Margin
Curt Jett
Jeffries Tames Corbett in Ten Rounds at Mechanics Pavilion
Champion James J. Jeffries retained the world title by defeating ex-champion Corbett in the tenth round at Mechanics Pavilion. Corbett showed little resistance after two rounds as Jeffries dominated, with a crowd of 10,665 witnessing the decisive finish and the largest attendance seen ringside in Prime Prisco.
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Franctroco
James J. Jeffries
Corbett
Mechanics Pavilion
Jeffries
Graney
Prisco
Billy Delaney
Jack Jeffries
Bob Putecimmone
Joe Kennedy
Tommy Bran
Yank Kenny
Tom Corbett
Bam Herarr Corbett
Willy Jordan
Dincies
Jeffs
Jeff
Japanese Jinrikisha Man Chooses Death Over Struggling
A Japanese man named Wclinekiso, recently married, faced harsh blame from his father-in-law and poverty as river steamers disrupted Jinrikisha work. After being urged to brace up, he left his home and suicide by jumping from a bridge into the Sum River. A final note on the bridge criticized the man who pressured him to marry.
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Wclinekiso
Kaga Marvy
Homma
Sum
Attorneys sue to recover fees from marriage in breach of promise case
Hrady and Gay law firm, hired by Blanche Madex, sue Alex Fachant for 6100 dollars in fees after suing for breach of promise. They claim 40 percent of the judgment was their contract and that the marriage to Fachant was to defeat collection. They obtained a default against Fachant for 1500 dollars and seek a garnishment against the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrady & Gay
Blanche Madex
Alex Fachant
Walla Walla
Fandant
Hearing progress on counterfeiting case against Roeper family
Preliminary hearing for Alice Roeper and her son Charles continued through the morning. The Lundstrom case, linked to suspected counterfeiters tools, was postponed. Captain Bell of the secret service agency believes Lundstrom was a dupe, not an accomplice.
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Alice Roeper
Charles
Warn
Frank Lundstrom
Din Roiseed
Captain Bell
Secret Service Agency
Vagrant Roundup Lands Suspects in Court
Police rounded up a group described as honest callers who never work and hauled them to jail for explanation before Judge George in the Montpelier court. Several repeat offenders with suspended sentences were re arrested, joining the chain gang. One included J Preston alias the Mysterious Kid.
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Leineure
Jall
Will
George
Muntelpel
Clearge
Cbain
J. Preston
Kidy
Water shut off in district around East Olive street
City water will be shut off Monday between 9 and 3 across the district from East Olive to East Thomas, east of Thirty seventh avenue. Ang 15 Naval Constructor Gilmore informs the Navy Department that the battleship Massachusetts will be able to sail to New York once bulkheads are mended and minor ships wrapped.
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East Olive
East Thomas Street
Thirty-seventh Avenue
Washington, D.C
Ang
Naval
Gilmore
Navy Department
Massachusetts
New York
Meeting on August 14 to organize women’s group at 1618 Archer Ave
A meeting is set for August 14 at the advocacy of Mrs A W Archer at 1618 Archer Avenue to organize a women’s association supporting Beattie Typograph feat. In the same report Western Avenue, blocked by a landslide at the north approach to the Great Northern tunnel, will be repaired and reopened. Engineer Walker of the railway company discussed repair plans with the board of public works.
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Mra
Western Avenue
Great Northern
Walker
Railway Company
Board of Public Works
Tacoma
Fine gold watch recovered from Alaska coast
A gold watch lost near Onfroy's coal camp on the Bering Sea coast last fall, shipwreck survivor G A Hoffman brought to Nome, was found this spring by James Baird and sent to Seattle in care of mining brokers Wilson and Van Outen. The owner remains unknown.
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Alaska Peninscia
Seattle
Buegene Wilken
Frm
Wilson & van Outen
Onfroy
Bering Sea
G. A. Hoffman
Thinetty
Nome
James Baird
Beattie
Miles Arrives in Frisco to Enthusiastic Welcome
General Miles reached San Francisco from Salt Lake amid a warm reception. The city wore gay attire and veterans were generously treated as trains arrived hourly with the accompanying party.
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San Francisco
Miles
Bait Lake
Watchdog James Objects to Seattle Electric Franchise Tax
City watchdog James criticizes the Seattle Electric Company franchise assessment as excessive and calls for reduction. He argues the $400,000 valuation is an improper figure and questions the council’s handling of franchise taxation during discussion with a reporter. He declines further comment.
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Seattle Electric
Seattle Electric Company
Tom, Dick
Harry
Jacob Furth
Mr. James
Star
Mrs Boott Dies After Long Illness in Beattie
Mrs W T Boott wife of the prosecuting attorney, died at her home at 7:90 this morning after a five year invalid illness. She leaves a daughter and two sons, and was well known in Beattie. Born in Indiana, she was years old and had lived in Seattle after marriage. Death followed a tumor after five months of illness. Funeral planned for Monday afternoon from the family residence.
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Alexander Fachant
Bianche Madez
United Tes Marshals Office
Hanford
Mire Maclexz
Maison Warberie
Dep- Mareshallo
Will Morris
Tom
W.T. Boott
Boott
Indiana
Heattle
Emugged Chinese Deported After Hearing
A Chinese immigrant, named as the alleged smuggler, was ordered deported after a hearing before United States Commissioner Bowman. The alleged partner will be tried later. The smugglers’ shop is believed to have escaped, and water patrols remain at key points along the river. No suspicious craft sighted.
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Beattie
United States
Bowman
Gathering at Frisco for Grand Army encampment
Visitors flood San Francisco as the Grand Army of the Republic opens its national encampment week. Veterans note unusually large pre opening attendance while rail lines run packed trains and California posts escort arriving comrades to headquarters.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Hickey and Hildebrand to headline at Athletic Park
Dug arranged a big double header at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon if rain delays the Beattie and Los Angeles game. Hickey and Hildebrand, star pitchers of Seattle and Los Angeles, will duel for honors tomorrow afternoon. Charley Reilly goes to the Loo-Loo tomorrow night and Dug departs Monday for Fat Lake. Seattle begins its first trip in Mormon City next Wednesday.
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Dug Bes
Athletic Park
Beattie
Los Angeles
Hickey
Hildebrant
Seattle
Athlete Park
Charley Reilly
San Francisco
Dug
Fat Lake
Archbishop Horton Consecrated in Mantle Ceremony
Rome August 15 Rev Horton of St Louis was consecrated archbishop of Mantle by Cardinal Satelli. The four hour ceremony drew many mourners as heat-affected spectators watched. Among the crowd was Rev Kendrick of Rochester who seeks the Cebu bishopric and will be consecrated August 24.
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Rome
Horton
St. Louis
Mantle
Cardinal Satelli
Kendrick
Rochester
Cebu
Banker Missing in St Paul After Sudden Disappearance
Short, sparse item notes a banker missing in St Paul Minnesota with no further details provided in the fragment. The brief hints at an unresolved disappearance around August 1.
Spectacle as Navy Reviews Fleet at Oyster Bay
On board the Kearsarge off Smithtown New York August 16 a vast battle fleet review is planned at Oyster Bay before sundown. The Mayflower bearing the president will pass through anchored Yeo warships and destroyers in double columns. Guests include Admiral Dewey Taylor and Captain Brownson Gen Chaffee Sir Thomas Lipton C Oliver Ise tin and Assistant Secretary of War Oliver who discusses army management under the new general staff law.
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Kearsarge
Smithtown
Y. 1
Oyster Bay
Dewey, Taylor
Brownson
Chaffee
Thomas Lipton
C. Oliver Isetin
Oliver
Laborer sues contractor for injuries in sewer digging incident
Guteeppe Immacial, a laborer, sues F McClelleand alleging he sustained personal injuries when a mass of dirt fell on him while in a trench digging a sewer on Thirtythird avenue near Pike street. He seeks 15000 dollars in damages.
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Guteeppe Immacial
F. McClelleand
Thirty- Third Avenue
Pike Street
Colored policeman Hardy shoots and kills Miller in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio early today a colored patrolman named Hardy shot and killed private policeman Miller while lying in wait for a murder suspect Cosmin. Miller had been ordered to help and supposedly opened fire first, leading Hardy to return fire.
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Columbus, O
Hardy
Miller
Cosmin
Bank clerk testifies overdraft blamed on bank president
Elmer Johnson a bank clerk in Duluth testified that a May wreck of the Commercial bank stemmed from a $56,000 overdraft he says was the president's fault. He linked the overdraft to Wilson's Modern Business College and listed the Colline building as the site. The Washington training school is noted as related.
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Duluth
Minn
Elmer Johnson
Wilson's Modern Business College
Colline
James
Business Training School
Washington
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