Star declares its mission as a neutral public newspaper
The Star argues it is a complete newspaper providing all telegraphic and local news without bias. It criticizes partisan organs and promises frank reporting, claiming six months of operation has proven its value to intelligent readers despite pantry-shelf humor. It calls for vigorous war prosecution to dispel past campaign mistakes.
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United States
The
Star
Seattle
Luzon
Otis
Aguinaldo
Luson
Panay
Mindanao
Philippines
Soldiers shot Cubans reported by Cuban judge
Cuban judge Calderon accuses officers of the Tenth Cavalry of fatally shooting two Cubans suspected as bandits near Gibara. Havana excitement followed. American officers dispute the names, calling them not in the unit. An investigation is promised.
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Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Olvette
Juan A. Calderon
Tenth Cavalry
Calderon
Gibara
Brooke
Havana
Trolley Line Aims for Jersey City to Washington Connection
In Trenton on August 25 authorities report the Pennsylvania Railroad plans a continuous trolley route from Jersey City to Washington. The company has filed a city map with the secretary of state and is securing property owner consent to lay tracks along the proposed lower part of the city.
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Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jersey City
Washington
Secretary of State
Juneau Trading Company
G. W. F. Johnson
M. F. Johnson
State of Washington
Globe Wall Paper Company
Seattle
King County
A. D
Harry Carson
J. P
Navy machinists graded warrant status with high merit
Washington reports very high merit in naval machinist examinations for warrant status. Aboard ships worldwide the board assigned merit and approved 199 warrant machinist appointments from 174 complete applications. A Paris club plans to require gloved handshakes among members.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Navigation
Fhaval
Flat Car Shortage Bites Railroads Amid Lumber Boom
Northern Pacific officials warn of a flat car famine as lumber shipments surge from Eastern markets. Railroads report limited supply due to heavy coal and ore traffic and Western road demand. Lumbermen blame favoritism. officials call the shortage almost criminal and uncertain in duration.
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Northern Pacific
Arief
No News from Pickens Finds Missing Auditor
The finance committee of the grand lodge of the A O U W reports the Pickens shortage remains as first stated. No further word has been heard about J. M. Pickens.
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Pickens
Grand Lodge of the
Recorders Office
J. M. Pickens
Firet
English Breeding Stock Export Talked By MP Cavendish
London August 2 Mr Victor Cavendish MP for West Derbyshire said in a Bakewell Farmers Club speech that an American government offer indicated the next few years would see a large importation of English breeding stock into the United States.
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London
Victor Cavendiah
West Derbyshire
Bakewell Farmers’ Club
United States
Oyster beds planted by Puget Sound Oyster-Need company
Puget Sound Oyster-Ned company forms to propagate and cultivate oysters with $500,000 capital, financed by Seattle American Investment. English investors hold most stock, 100 acres of Hood Canal land secured, 25 acres already planted, with Bed protection against starfish and plans for concrete walls. Eastern oysters may be added if successful. secretary Geo Spencer and directors include Carrick, J L Miecin, and Halliwell.
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Puget Sound Oyster-Ned Company
Seattle American Investment Company
Hood Canal
J. W. Alexander
Puget Sound
Tate Fish Commission
Study of the Currents Through Bottle Drift Data
The Naval Hydrographic Office explains how ocean currents are tracked via seawater bottles tossed from ships and recovered by passing vessels. Bottles record latitude, longitude, and bottle number, revealing drift direction and current strength. Reports show bottles traveling thousands of miles, one 2460 miles in days, with a bottle from the Fuerst Blomark tossed May 1 near Cape Race recovered August 1 near Glacketadt on the Elbe, implying a 2400 mile route and about 26 miles daily drift.
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Hington
Dpd. C
Naval Hydrographic Office
Washington
Fuerst Blamarck
Cape Race
Glacketadt
Elbe
English Channel
Reflections on Women and Marriage From The New York Press
A string of sharp witticisms on marriage gender roles and human nature cites the New York Press. The verses mix satire on women men and social expectations with quips about drinking luck and folly.
Klondike claimants escorted to border by police
G. B. Swinehart confirms reports that men driven mad by the Klondike were escorted to the border by Canadian police and released. He urges action to aid the unfortunate as winter approaches.
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G. B. Swinehart
North
Klondike
New Three Story Brick Building Planned on Second Avenue
Seattle authorizes Cyrus Walker to erect a three story brick structure at 1101 5 Second Avenue costing 30000 dollars. The new building targets a handsome block in the downtown area and will accompany the existing REW business complex.
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Seattle
Second Avenue
Cyrus Walker
Bernhardt Refuses Rennes Appearance Amid Dreyfus Trial
Sarah Bernhardt, in France during the Dreyfus case, angrily declines an audience and theatrical performances in Rennes. Promoters plastered posters declaring a provincial tour stop, but Bernhardt ordered them torn down.
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Rennes
Aug
Sarah Bernhardt
France
Dreyfus
Mme. Bernhard
Hennes
Mme. Hernhardt
Walla
Shot in a Saloon Row in Pendleton
In Pendleton Oregon a saloon keeper J H Miller was shot and fatally wounded by Edt L Mile after a dispute over a card game. Miller accused Mile of cheating and barred him from a solo game for money. Mile drew a pistol and fired, the bullet entering just under the left rib and lodging near the right hip.
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Pendleton
Ore
J H. Miller
L. Mile
Miler
Mile
Miller
Mima
Plans for a Bic Dewey Reception in Washington DC
Aug 1 in the national capital Admiral Dewey will be given a royal welcome. A badges and medals committee proposes a souvenir Dewey Day medal and possibly replace the souvenir’s national flag with a reproduction of the original flag of freedom once flown by Paul Jones aboard the Bonhomme Richard signaling the start of the United States Navy’s peerless history later enhanced by Dewey at Manila.
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Washington, D. CC
Dewey
Paul Jones
Richard
United States Navy
Manila
Conference to study trusted combinations in food costs
Civic Federation in Chicago plans a September 14 conference and has received state delegate notices. Nebraska's J Sterling Morton endorses the event, noting capital combinations crushed rural crafts but kept food affordable for consumers at a small share of corn costs.
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Chicago
Civic Federation
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Auction carloads of oats shipped to multiple Kansas towns
Contracts cloned for sale to Pastern commission merchants. Seventy carloads of oats stored at Topeka Abi lene and Concordia, Kansas. Three special trains will ship next week. Prices to sellers set at 16 cents per bushel.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Abilene
Concordia
Kan
Nellere
William Jryan to Speak at Wimetable League Meeting
William Jryan will speak at the Wimetable League meeting, delivering two speeches on September 3. Altgeld of Illinois will also be present at the Pawtucket event.
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Pawtucket
William J.ryan
Wimetable League
x-Clav
Altgeld
Spokane Plumber Inherits Fortune In California Scheme
A Spokane plumber becomes beneficiary of a large California fortune. The Mason County Logging Company now ships two trains of lumber daily to tidewater, totaling over 100000 feet. Horses shipped from Coulee City in Montana suffered extreme thirst. 285 died after finally receiving water. Port Angeles merchants organize a board of trade to boost business.
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Spokane
California
Mason County
Tidewater
Couleeelty
Montana
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Holds 31st Convention
The thirty first annual convention met in Philadelphia with Daniel Duffy of Saint Clair Pennsylvania presiding. President Duffy delivered the annual address urging the creation of libraries reading rooms and cadet sections across the United States and Canada.
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Philadelphia
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of
United States
Canada
Dantel Duffy
S J. Clair
Duffy
Aphorisms and Wise Sayings Across Thinkers
A compact collage of maxims from Cicero to Goethe and Carlyle. The quoted lines urge prudence in generosity punctuality and humility, noting that merit grows with effort and fame fades with arrogance, while everyday kindness shapes character and life’s value.
Free Diamond Ring Auction Daily At 2 20 PM
Daily at 2 20 PM the New York Jewelery Co. offers a free diamond ring plus ten presents during a stock sale of diamonds watches jewelry and silverware. Previous winners include Mrs Martin Mrs Young Mrs Jacobs J R Wilson Mrs Jockin with seats for ladies at 817 Second Avenue Emporium.
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New York Jewelery Co
Rogers
Mra. Martin
Maynard Avenue
Mra. Young
Hotel York
Jacobs
McDonald Block
J. RR
Special Sale Notice for 45 46 Acre Tract and Fine Note Paper
Korn Drug Co and Moore Inv Co announce a special sale of a 45 46 acre tract and fine note paper in boxes. Denny Coryell Co located at 716 Ist Ave lists details for inquiries and purchase options.
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Moore Inv. Co
Denny Coryell Co
Ist Ave
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Our Boys In Blue
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