Seattle Star editorial combats trolley risk and imperial debates
The Seattle Star urges caution with motormen and street safety, praising public servants and warning of accidents. It critiques imperial leagues, supports Arctic exploration, and notes May Enright’s doll fundraiser to back Washington Volunteers, with the Star promoting cooperative publicity for the event.
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May Enright
Portland
Ore
Columbia Southern Railway
Seattle
Unis
Washington
Post-Intelligencer
the Star
Secretary Wilson Sees Farm Prosperity and Pacific Shipping Needs
Secretary Wilson, touring the Western Northwestern and Pacific states, reports farmers prosper in the west with corn and oats outlook strong though wheat may be short. He urges better Pacific shipping knowledge for Oriental markets and notes butter and cheese delays due to lack of vessels. Gen. M Wilson carried Capt. Taylor from Olympia to inspect a Jefferson head fish trap, ordered to stop by Capt Beecher, with removal likely advised after inspection.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Wilson
Pacific
United States
M Wilson
Olympia
Capt. Taylor
Engineering Department
Jefferson Head
Chippeck Pirothers
Beecher
M. Wilson
Taylor
Coxey Becomes A Zinc Mining Magnate
JOPIAN Missouri August 28 General Jacob Coxey once led the Washington tramp army five years ago. He organized a mining company with friends at Maasilion and leased Shoal Creek Mining property near Joplin. The operation began last spring and reports show a rich lead ore vein ten feet thick. Coxey’s fortune grows as ore is extracted in large quantities.
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Jopian
Jacob
Coxey
Washington
Maasilion
Shoal Creek
Joplin
Militia Maintains Control in McIntosh County Riots
Reports from Darien Georgia say the militia has the situation under control in McIntosh county after clashes between whites and blacks. Several suspects in Deputy Townsends death are jailed, including Henry Delegal.
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Savannah
Darien
McIntosh County
Townsend
Henry Delegal
Adirondack Fires Make Record Run Across Park
Reports from several Adirondack sections show fires expanding beyond ten years ago with thousands of acres affected. Difficulty finding crews rises as many usual fighters are fined for game law violations, hindering efforts to control the blaze.
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Albany
N. Y
Adirondacks
McKinley Weighs Retirement Amid Manila Crises
Washington dispatches report President McKinley may not seek renomination as criticism grows over the Philippine situation. Republican leaders doubt a second term under current conditions, fearing intensified in Congress and public backlash in the coming year.
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Washington
McKinley
Executive
Legislative Department
Congress
Alger
House
Senate
McKintey
Aged woman commits suicide in Louisville river plunge
In Louisville Kentucky a well dressed elderly woman, about years old, leapt into the river from the Kentucky and Indiana bridge around 8:15 this morning. A bystander advised her to step back as a train neared. she thanked him, then walked away and plunged in. The body lies at an undertaker awaiting identification.
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Louisville
Ang MH
Kentucky and
Indiana
Prospects in Washington Mines Reported by State Inspector
State Mine Inspector C F Owens reports in the Mount Baker district that the Lone Jack tunnel reaches 168 feet with doubtful success and poor capital prospects. Goat mountain shows good prospects as Seattle firms invest in developing outfits. Copper at Swamp Lake runs about 1 a cent. Coal near Sumas is unfavorable with low market potential and poor access conditions. Mountain Haker roads are in bad shape.
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C. FP. Owens
Mount Baker
Lone Jack
Mr. Owens
Goat Mountain
Beattle
Swamp Lake
Sumas
Owen
Mount Haker
Fire destroys Collins County Milling complex at McKinney
Four elevators and the toilet mill of Collins County Milling Co. at McKinney burned last night. More than 200000 bushels of new wheat were destroyed. Estimated loss exceeds 400000 dollars, with about half covered by insurance. Cause of the blaze remains a mystery.
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Dallas
Tes
Collins County Milling Company
McKinney
A Nice Little Elopement in Sussex Village
A tavern keeper recalls a humorous elopement in a remote Sussex village. A young man ran away with the squire's daughter and the old man sent a conciliatory letter. The suitor replied by telegram that forgiveness was unlikely as he had kicked the man and warned him not to return.
All Sorts Items From Global Briefs
Spain loses forty million dollars in colonial trade. A Russian waiter appears in a Budapest restaurant. Lieston uses a car in the public buildings department. Over forty thousand Americans have traveled to Europe since May. A French charity society seeks free delivery in Morocco. In Dublin twenty years, three thousand houses closed for sanitation. Newfoundland fisheries department operates twenty eight hatcheries. A Geneva court handles a twenty five cent suit over two days. Theft of electricity not a crime in Germany without an express law. Domestic servants in England show high turnover with ten percent lasting over three years. Thirty two English mayors pledge total abstinence. A Berlin watchmaker’s entry appears.
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Geneva
N. Y
Germany
Northwestern Stocks Rise on Pacific Coast Field Mining
At the Northwestern Exchange bidding was light yet 10,000 shares of Pacific Coast field Mining stock sold at 10 percent cash. It marks the highest price thus far, up from two weeks ago. The advance follows new strikes and overall mining prosperity.
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Northwestern Mining Exchange
Pacific Coast Field Mining
Woman not suited to duties of Indian school superintendents
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones rules that women are not fitted for the many duties of superintendents of Indian schools and doubt remains they will be appointed unless they show exceptional capacity.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
Monon Agent Dudley Reports Lively Eastern Travel
J. W. Dudley, Beattie agent for the Monon route, returns from a monthlong trip to St. Paul Chicago Montreal and other eastern points. He notes heavier travel in the East and Niagara Falls excursion trains running at full capacity with three or more sections. He adds the Pacific Coast city is now more talked about in the East than San Francisco.
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J. W. Dudley
Beattie
St. Paul
Chicago
Montreal
Star
Niagara Falls
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Some lucky purchases in Duluth and Hibbing lands
In 1804 township 67-20 in St Louis County was offered at government sale. M H H Alworth obtained cash from a Detroit man to select land, earning a third interest. A 160 acre Hibbing parcel sold for 400000 to John D Rockefeller and associates. Alworth's share reached 193000, helping him become a millionaire through mining land deals.
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Duluth
Minn
Thin County
M. HH. Alworth
Detroit
Ald
Hibbing
Alworth
John D. Hockfeller
Lake Superior Consolidated Mines
Canal Bills Fail Amid Prussian Diet Debates
Berlin reports the third reading of the canal bill failed with majorities from 85 to 100 and the full bill was rejected. Both Midland and Dortmund-Maine canals were rejected, signaling a major political clash between Agrarian Conservatives and reformist elements in Germany.
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Berlin
Dortmund-Maine
Landtag
Junkere
Kabeer
Himene
Germany
Kaleer
Landiag
Junkers
Tacoma Smelter Raises Wages 10 Percent for 125 Workers
In Tacoma on August 24 the emeriter announced a 10 percent wage increase at the bio North End plant. Wages will be raised immediately to a daily rate of $1.90 for common laborers, with the lowest salary moving from $1.75 to $1.90. W. RB. Foust said the raise is permanent and affects 125 employees.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Emeriter
Bio North End
Man. W. RB. Foust
Old Timer Dead in Kitsap County
Wort was received in this city Saturday afternoon by undertakers Henney and Stewart of the death of George Burchell an old timer of Kitsap county Burchell was 60 years old at the time of his death and it is said his native place is Cape Breton N S He leaves a wife who is a half breed.
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Wort
Henney & Stewart
George Burchell
Kitsap County
Burchell
Cape Brenton
Alliance Brings 700 Tons of Supplies for Soldiers
The steamer Alliance, commanded by Capt. Hardwick, arrived yesterday afternoon with a cargo of 700 tons chiefly comprising supplies for United States soldiers in the north. A small number of passengers also embarked.
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Alliance
Hardwick
Michael
United States
Gold Strikes Reported at Icy Cape and Mount Elias
News from Port Townsend reports rich gold strikes on the beach near Icy Cape and near Mount Elias. Very little prospecting has yet occurred in the district. In 1886 Lieut Sehwatka found paying gold near Icey Cape and on a glacial stream from Mount St Elias.
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Port Townsend
Icy Cape
Mount Elias
Sehwatka
Icey Cape
Mount St. Elias
Free Fight At Lexington Negro Church Revelation Riot
Revival services at Balem Baptist Church two miles from London Kentucky ended in a riot drawing about 200 participants. Four African American worshippers were fatally wounded and many injured as pistols were not used, razors, clubs and rocks were employed amid the chaotic melee.
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London
Balem Baptist Church
Laurel County
Kentucky
Tom Cook
Jim Brummett
Crook
Brummett
Hubbard
Minnie Wilson Charged With Robbery of $5, Grief Victim
Frank Grief reported Minnie Wilson was arrested yesterday on a charge of robbing him of $5 several nights prior.
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Frank
Minnie Wilson
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