Anglo Russian Understanding Skirts Manchuria Says Open Door Fails
The piece argues the Anglo Russian agreement on China mainly limits Russia’s rights to build railways and mines while excluding Manchuria from open door principles. It notes Niuchwang as a key American trade hub and predicts Russia may favor overland over sea routes, shifting the burden to the American minister in Peking to keep the region open to maritime commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Manchuria
Liaotung Peninsula
Great Britain
Great Wall
Niuechwang
Talienwan
Niuchwang
Pekin
Trusts and their promoters now span many pockets
In earlier times few individuals controlled trusts but now the vast growth of these combinations and the capital invested implies numerous promoters and stockholders. It would be wrong to assume a handful dominate as billions have come from thousands of pockets, even as some denounce trusts on street corners.
The Sokale King Wears No Socks In Samoa Hall
The new King of Samoa wears no socks and dresses in a close-fitting coconut oil suit. An ample smile above his collar acts as a cravat, a simple royal display that seems odd in palace halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Public notices and town activity across Eastern Washington
State news outlines Stevens public pottery project at Palouse and a 40 percent hotel planned at Kiowa in Yakima valley. Reports note six cattle roundups in Eastern Washington, New Whatcom Fourth of July plans, Port Gamble Native Daughters lodge, new Bima businesses, and Mrs. M A Woods a school clerk candidate in New Whatcom. Farmers drill wells near Walla Walla with good water flow. Kale sells Noowack shingle mill to Deming firm. Port Townsend levies $2 poll tax per male. Blaine area forest fires destroy three orchards. A disputed timber land claim seven miles southwest of Dryad filed by Emil Meyer, contested per Ed Russell. J M Clapp says seventy men on jetty at Westport, fifteen-hour shifts ahead. Aberdeen Herald notes large state warrant calls for war and military funds totaling $57,503.45 and $87,693.85, with additional $6,661.04 in military warrants. Interest on warrants to May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Postmaster General Smith Holds Talks With Rathbone on Cuban Posts
Washington dispatch reports a lengthy meeting between Director General of Posts FE G Rathbone of Cuba and Postmaster General Smith. Rathbone says Cuban postal channels have improved substantially and the former autonomist Spanish system has been replaced with a fully equipped American service. He notes ten Americanas serving as acting postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FE. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Smith
Modernizing Service Uniforms and Retained Staff Policy
The agency states it will train natives along modern lines while retaining existing employees and making removals only for cause. It announces distinctive uniforms for the service and orders all carriers and delivery post officers to wear them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caure
Two Women Flee Disguised Pursuer Near Chester Bridge
Two young women returning from a ball in Chester head home to Ridley Township when a man dressed in women’s clothing sprang from a creek bridge. The attack left them screaming as Pendleton the watchman raced to aid but the assailant vanished. Letperville residents armed themselves and searched the area but found nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ridley Towneship
Letperville
Pendleton
Bobby Gaylor and McSertey Twins on Third Avenue bill
Amusements note strong crowds at the Third avenue theater with Bobby Gaylor and McSertey’s Twins delivering lively acts. The lineup promises clever specialties and solid fanmakers as Morris Rosenthal the great mante lan is set to appear at the Seattle theater tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Gaylor
McSertey
Third Avenue Theater
Morris Rosenthal
Seattle
Celebration plans gain support for Washington volunteers welcome
The board of education discussed a city council resolution to ensure a celebration for the Washington volunteers arriving from Manila. Secretary Banka reported, with C J Smith, Dr G V Calhoun, John Lamb, C E B Patterson, Lyman Banks, and Supt S J Barnard all backing a hearty, rousing reception for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Volunteers
Manila
Board of Education
Banka
C. J. Smith
Washington Boys
G. V. Calhoun
John Lamb
C. EB. Patterson
Lyman Banks
J. Barnard
Railway notes show heavy engine for passenger service
Burlington stages the heaviest passenger engine yet built, weighing with tender 127 tons and seven foot driving wheels. Western railroads lag on National Educational association rates for Los Angeles. Canadian Pacific aims to break records this month, challenging Great Northern. Great Northern likely to improve its flyer time. New Great Northern station opens in Trinidad Washington. Chas O Laughlin named agent and operator. Sleeping cars now run Portland to Chicago via Union Pacific without change. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul plans $2.5 million in upgrades including double tracks and new rolling stock. freight car additions averaging about fifteen per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Portland
Great Northern
Trinidad
Wash
Chas. O'Laughlin
Union Pacific
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Council Trip of Inspection and City Power Plant Vote
City council plans a three day Cedar Lake inspection trip led by City Engineer R H Thompson with Mayor Humes and officials joining. Navin introduces a power plant ordinance for Cedar River power. motion tabled. Moran seeks spur railway franchise. two new fire engines approved for purchase. Cleve land confirmed as sanitary inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Thompson
Cedar Lake
Humes
Parry
Youngs
Thomson
Tomorow
Seattle & International Railroad
North Bend
Navin
Cedar River
Robert Moran
Railroad Avenue
Alaska Street
Crichton, Muldoon
McArdle
Castleman
Fire and Water Committee
Board of Public Works
F. B. Cleveland
Woman Names the President in Cuban Salon Talks
In Havana a influential salon run by Mme Cespedes hosts leaders from across Cuba, shaping the island’s political future. General Gomes and Carlos Cespedes are said to be linked to the first real president, with American occupation ending likely by spring 1960. Carlos, about 25, unmarried, is described as popular and promising with the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavana
Cuba
Cespedes
Havana
Maximo Gemesx
Mme
Ceepardes
Mme. Ceapestles
General Gomes
Assambly
Madame Ceepedes
Esaton
Carlos Ceapedes
Gomes
Hartin in Uniform Returns Home from Philippines
Milo Hartin, youngest of the Hartin brothers once linked to a Tipton county counterfeiting case, appeared in Kokomo in US Army uniform fresh from service in the Philippines. Reputedly discharged as a fleet sergeant after two wounds, he and his mother headed to the western railroad job prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Milo A Hartin
Hartin
Sharpeville
Philippines
McCreary
Tipton County
Herlin
Charles
Buck
Milo
United States
J. G. Belden
Manila
Fulpintos
Far West
Hardin
To Control Jerusalem. CONSTANTINOPLE
The piece reports Russia expanding state church influence in Palestine to seize control of Jerusalem with a patriarchal election in Antioch through the Antioch synod. Opposition from Greeks is noted as Greece resists the move while Moscow aims to overtake Crete’s long standing Holy Land influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Russia
Palestine
Jerusalem
Malateon
Antioch
Cretes
Holy Land
Cattle Baron Cannon Sued for Breach of Promise and Arrested
Helena Montana May 9 Charles Cannon once owner of the Stray Horse mine sold to Ajax Mining for 75000 now a large Northern Montana cattle owner was sued for breach of promise for refusing to marry Nettle Uliam of Harlem Mont. He was also arrested on a charge of grand larceny after Miss Uliam alleged he stole 10000 from a Merchants National Bank vault and later married Miss Connie Baird in Hot Springs Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Charles Cannon
Stray Horse
Ajax Mining Company
Montana
Nettle Uliam
Harlem
Uliam
Cannon
Plump Woman Attacks Cigarmaker With Cowhide on Ewing
In St. Louis on a Saturday evening a 30ish woman wearing a gun bonnet waited on Ewing avenue near Chouteau. She struck cigarmaker Robert F. Leiner with a folded cowhide as he approached his Rutger Street home, then chased him while he dodged blows to head and body. A streetful of boys misread the scene and pelted Leiner with bats and stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ewing Avenue
Chouteau
Robert F. Leiner
Chouteau Avenue
Rutger Street
Leiner
Lainer
Local chase ends at Lerner's home gate after dramatic pursuit
Residents recount a clash near Lerner's factory in which a woman began the battle and fled, while Lerner escaped through his gate pursued by youths. Witnesses identify an alias Mee, John Cameron, as an associate who allegedly claimed Lerner insulted him and was once threatened with a shooting last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerner
Lainer
Mee
John Cameron
Compton Avenue
Mia
Cameron
Leiner
Brooklyn navy yard to sell bric a brac in June
Old shells ballast and other recovered items from the Brookyln navy yard will be sold on June 5. The condemned materials list includes one million pounds of shells, old engines, ship fittings, guns and cartridges. Some razors strops and shaving soap were damaged by water on arrival at Manila and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Kearsarre
Buffalo
Mania
Preacher Not Bluffed in Atlanta Church Attacks
Rev. L H M Broughton says threats from lynchers in Georgia will not deter him after his Atlanta church was entered last Sunday night by vandals. He will continue the investigation and name the guilty parties from the pulpit, signaling potential fresh trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
L. HM. Proughton
Vandala
Georgia
Broughton
Big Railroad Strike Moves to Organize Across Lines
Philadelphia reports a planned strike by engineers firemen conductors and brakemen on major railroads including Pennsylvania Reading Lehigh Valley DL and W New Jersey Central. Each worker group cites separate grievances as union action spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Reading
Lehigh Valley
New Jersey Central
Kansas women ride bicycles in sunbonnets and calico
In Wichita Kansas the article notes many farms have bicycles, used primarily by women who shop, visit post offices, or attend sewing circles. It claims women have been emancipated from heavy farm work, able to reach town before men can with teams, with calico outfits protecting them from dust and mud even when roads are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Kansans
Astoria Plans Rapid Rail Link to Nehalem Valley
Astoria may gain a faster transport link to Nehalem country as a new plan advances. A company of local and eastern lumbermen, many holding Clatsop county timber land, forms to build a railroad from Young’s Bay to the upper Nehalem valley before summer’s end, opening a rich timber and coal belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria, Or
Astoria
Rai
Young's Bay
Nehalem
Clatsop
Stand ard Oil men tear up Cleveland pipeline network
Cleveland reports a large force of Standard Oil workers tearing up a pipe line into the city. Laborers dig up pipes at Mantua relay pumping station amid company officials refusing comment. The move is linked to Attorney General Monnett's anti trust actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Mantua
Monnett
Hassalo Shows Promise In Builder’s Trial Run
Portland report notes the O R N company’s new steamer Hassalo conducting a builder’s trial trip Saturday afternoon. It reached speeds above 21 miles per hour briefly. Minor foaming and fireman acclimation to coal as fuel caused slight troubles, as is common with new boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
O. R. & N. Company
Hassalo
New Beilers
Sweeney Arrested in Lancaster for Alleged Attempted Shooting
Lancaster police arrested John Sweeny after he followed housekeeper Misa Minute De Lome to a friend's house and fired at her, missing. The incident occurred amid jealous motive. De Lome is described as Spanish. Police cited the suspect's actions as an attempted shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John Sweeny
Misa Minute de Lome
Sweeney
Joe Wheeler to Wed Mrs Childs in Washington
Washington May 9 The engagement of General Joseph Wheeler to Mrs George W Childs is revived with reports of a wedding in the city this month at Mrs Childs home on K street Neither side confirms the match while racial circles echo the tale Wheeler in Detroit for a Revolution meeting Mrs Childs in Philadelphia wheelers age and wealth noted as uncertain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Mra
George W. Childs
Thin City
Mra. Childe
K Street
Wheeler
Joe Wheeler
Forest Fire Rages on South Mountain South of Fontana
Farmers on South Mountain near Fontana report an ugly forest fire spreading since Saturday. The blaze, burning in three places simultaneously, has already destroyed several acres of timber and is believed to be incendiary in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Farmera
South Mountain
Fontana
Rev Davis Arrested in Washington on Check Charge
Rev Dr Weeley Davis of New York and Washington was arrested at the Metropolitan Club yesterday afternoon on a charge of issuing and passing worthless checks. While initially thought to be a mistaken identity, Davis acknowledged writing the checks and offered a seemingly redeemable explanation about drawing against an exhausted bank account. He expressed confidence in clearing himself from the difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Metropolitan Club
Weeley Davis
New York
Unpaid Monroe colony payment prompts extension talk
Corvallis Oregon May 9 reports say promoters of the Monroe colony failed to make a 16000 payment due May 1 for land stores and mills near Monroe. A Wilhelm of Monroe, with large interests, said the payment had not been made and an extension of one week was granted. It remained unpaid as of yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis, Or
Monroe
A. Wilhelm
Corvallia
Lynching Rumors Follow Arrest of Blacksmith in Carlinville
In Carlinville Illinois May 9, John Sharp a Palmyra blacksmith charged with an attempt to assault Eunice Mackner age 6 daughter of Daniel Mackner. Sheriff notified after rumors of lynching circulated as hundreds pursued Sharp after a 20 mile chase. He was captured near his home and jailed. the child identified him, but Sharp protests innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville
John Sharp
Palmyra
Eunice
Daniel
Mackner
B. P. Andrews Company
Ie Co
Macoupin County
Sharp
Irrigation Scheme Near Mig Bend Highlights Drying Lakes
In central Kansas near Mig Bend, a major irrigation project nears completion. The Cheyenne Bottoms, a once expansive lake near Hosington, 14 miles long and six wide, lies 40 feet below surrounding land and inspired ideas to use the area as a reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Mig Bend
Hosington
American Coursing Association
Inland lake prospect turns barren land into 1 million value
A long drought created a man made water body on the coursing grounds that persisted three years before evaporating. Plans to dig a canal from the Arkansas River thirteen miles away would refill the lake and supply moisture for about 60,000 acres, elevating the land’s value to around $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas River
Be Cause Sister's Marriage Drives Man to Despair
In Herkimer New York William Rosser, once cook for Company K of the Second New York Infantry, drowned himself by leaping into a water-works canal after his sister's engagement to a man he disliked. He previously attempted suicide with morphine last Friday, later driving the doctor from his home with curses. He vowed to shoot the fiancé rather than permit the marriage, even if he faced hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herkimer
N. Y
William Rosser
Rosner
Second
New York Volunteer Infantry
New Fruit Pest Report Alarm in Salem Area
A small bud feeding insect, similar to the pea weevil, has appeared in several orchards near Salem. FP Kimball of Polk county notes the pest matches a previously seen species that emerged years ago and then caused no lasting damage after initial alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Kimball
Polk County
Miner Eric Peterson Found Hanged Near Miami Farm
In Tillamook Oregon on May 9, 66 year old Eric Peterson was found hanging from a tree about 400 yards from his home. He had shown signs of insanity and had threatened his family who fled for safety. The body was discovered Tuesday morning on his farm along the Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillamook
Ore
Eric Peterson
Miami
Burglars Steal Jewelry in Grant's Pass Home
In Grants Pass Oregon May burglars entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cords while the couple were away in San Francisco. They carried away wearing apparel and jewelry valued at 9600. The theft went unnoticed for several days due to the keeper's lack of vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Cords
San Francisco
Canadian revenue collector in Rossland flees with funds
Roseland British Columbia May 8. Jones Dominion of Canada internal revenue collector for the Roseland district has skipped the country with government cash. He collected about 1000 dollars from Thomas and Greiger and failed to account for it. Inspectors from Vancouver pursue him while conflicting reports place him through Spokane and Boston, though the Boston tale is not believed. The defalcations began around March 17 and may total at least 3000 dollars or more. Thomas and Greiger received a 369.84 check cashed in Spokane earlier this month. Peers fear arrest will come too late. Jones was known for heavy drinking and a dissipated lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
B. C
May &W
Jones
Internal Revenue
Dominion of Canada
Rowsland
Mesers, Thomas & Greiger
Miller
Gill
Vancouver
Spokane
Carrie Freeman
Boston
Mass
Rossland
Thomas & Greiger
IL. N. Peyton
Advised Not to Lecture Causes Woman's Club Protests
Canton, May 9. The announcement that Mrs Anna F E George will lecture has sparked strong protests from local women reform leaders who urge her to avoid the platform. James Sterling, one of her lawyers, has also received letters asking him to dissuade her from speaking on Women's Rights. The writers say Mrs George should settle quietly and not pose as an adviser to other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Anna FE. George
James Sterling
Mrs. George
A. George
Largest broom corn shipment from Charleston to New York
A 200 ton trainload of broom corn was shipped from Charleston to New York City, part of last year's storage by Charleston Warehouse and Elevator for an Indianapolis firm. Buyers crowded in, brokers held over 1000 tons, and a top price of $200 per ton was anticipated amid strong market pressure across Illinois Central belt brokers meeting at Tuscola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
New York City
Charleston Warehouse and Elevator Company
Indianapolis
Huyers
Brush
Illinois Central Belt
Tuscola
Grape Crop Threatened By Cutworms In Michigan District
ST JOSEPH Mich May 9 There has been scarcely a single variety of fruit or berry that has not been declared a failure this spring because of the severe winter Now the report comes from Lawton which is the largest grape district in the central states that the entire grape crop is ruined by the cutworms A large number of leading growers fear the crop which last year reached over 200000 baskets will be reduced to one quarter of that amount unless the warm weather continues which will in a few days force the buds out of reach of the worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Mich
Lawton
Central States
Asbestos Mine Sold in Georgia for 200000
The famous asbestos mine in Sallimountain on White County was sold for 200000 dollars to Bancroft and Kenrick, mining engineers of London. The basin sale marks the highest price paid for a Georgia mine, surpassing historic northern gold mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Salli Mountain
White County
Bancroft & Kenrick
London
Georgia
Fishbone swallowed by man in hospital threat ends life
ST. LOUIS May 9 A man named Du valdo Jean Pierre of 7728 South Sixth street accidentally swallowed a fishbone two weeks ago. It penetrated the intestines and blood poisoning is threatened. Large abscesses have formed on his body as he lies in the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Duvaldo Jean Pierre
South Sixth Street
City Hospital
Might Have Averted Murder in Gardiner
Damages of 25000 filed against the W A Telegraph company for not delivering a telegram that could have averted a murder. Liszie Small of Richmond sent the warning to Mamie Small in Gardiner, who was shot by Bradford Knights. Knights had threatened Mamie after she spurned his attentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner, Me
W. A. Telegraph Company
Liszie Small
Richmond
Mamie Small
Gardiner
Mamie
Bradford Knights
Linzie
Knights
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Seattle Star
BEW, Wells & Co., Padhishers
Third Avenue
postoMor At Heart
State News
Stevens
King & Wiley
Palouse
Kiowa
Yakima Valley
New Whatcom
Port Gamble
Bima
M. A. Woods
Willa Walla
Kale
Noowack
Butters & McLeod
Deming
Port Townsend
Blaine
Dryad
Pacific County
Emil Meyer
Ed Russell
J. M. Clapp
Westport
Cuban Postal Service
Burlington Road
Canadian Pacific
Northern Pacific
Council
Mme. Cespedes
Harlan
Preacher
Korn Drag Co
Joe
Mrs. Childs
Rev. Davis
Grant's Pass
J. F. Adams
Second Avenue
Yesier
James
Eee Mickalson
Stetson Bros
Yesler
Ak Ae
Pigot & French CO
Washington #t
Northwest
Rave Moneey
J. Dean & CO
J- Redelsheimer & CO
First Ave
Cor. Columbia
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