Balloon Experiments Aim to Expand War Use of Airship
Washington May 1 The balloon, long a key tool for observation, is set for wider roles. Experiments under War Department auspices pursue dirigible refinement and wireless telegraphy via balloon. Past trials used captive balloons with steel gas cylinders. Marconi wireless tests face atmospheric and structural challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Santiago
Spain
A. W. Greeley
Greely
Marconi
White Pine Road Survey Advances Toward Timber District
About a dozen men from Minnesota and Wisconsin arrived in Moscow Idaho to survey the White Pine road corridor. Co C Brown leads a 15 man crew to run the line from Wools saw Till to Collins on the Little Potlatch a 36 mile span. Six weeks to complete the survey then close sectioning and grading contracts follow funded by Wisconsin lumbermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
Minnesota
Wisconsin
White Pine
White Pine Belt
Moscow and Eastern
Co. C. Brown
Wools Saw Till
Collins
Little Potlatch
Wisconsin Furmbermen
Horse market rises in Sprague as buyers and government seek light steeds
In Sprague Washington May 23 a surge in horse demand is noted. J Richardson of Pine City bought two teams from Mrs Kergan for $200 per team. Government notices Col Henry Wagner will visit May to purchase light horses under 1100 pounds for Fourth Cavalry bound for the Philippines, with ample local supply expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Wash
J. Richardson
Pine City
Mining activity expands near Erie B C and Proctor mountain
Mining interests move on several fronts in the Pacific Northwest. Erie Mountain Consolidated Mining Company launches work on a group of claims on Salmon River north fork near Erie British Columbia, developing near the Arlington shipper mine. In Washington, J J Warren and John Cole acquire the Bunker Hall group and the Mormon Girl claims on Proctor mountain after purchase from John B Reavis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork
Salmon River
Erie
B. C
Erie Mountain Consolidated Mining Company
Spokane
Houston
Whiskey Creek
Mabee and
Oniff
N & Fort Shepard
Arlington
Smerter
Rufus Merriam
Rossland
J. J. Warren
Toronto
John ¥. Cole
Rowstand
John B. Reavis
The
Republic Miner
T. B. Newman
George D. Munk
Bunker Hall
Proctor Mountain
Pend Dorielle River
Washington
Bunker Hill
New Denver Mines See Rising Ore Values And Open Cuts
In the Home group at New Denver B C extensive work exposes a 60 foot open cut revealing a high grade gray copper vein along the hanging wall. A larger ore body of 6 to 8 feet with 1 to 4 ounces per ton is found, while 10,000 tons remain in ore and about 200 tons on the dump. Labor strife looms as activity increases amid renewed mining efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aigat
New Denver
1. C
Railway president shot by brother-in-law in Greenville
WILLIAMESVILLE Mo May 22 M M Holistay president of Wilhameville Greenville South eastern Railway and Holliday Kid Lumber company was shot and killed at Greenville today by his brother in law Monroe A Johnston. Johnston claimed he caught Holistay with Mrs Johnson who is young and handsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamesville
M. M. Holistay
Wilhameville, Greenville & Southeastern Railway Company
Holliday & Kid# Lumber company
Greenville
Monroe A. Johnston
Mre. Johnson
Stolen Wife and Baby Absent Near Rockford
In Rockford Washington on May 2 a man Jesse Hall returned home to find his wife and their child missing. Mrs Hall was last seen walking out of town with her former partner and friend Jack Kirk. They were seen miles south of town then vanished. the baby carriage was found abandoned in bushes with no trace of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Wash
Jesse Hall
Meon
Fires in the Forests Near Tron Mountain Michigan
A forest fire west and south of Tron Mountain spread after noon, fanned by gale winds. Three nearby farms owned by Edward Harvey Theodore Jacques and Richard Bennetts faced loss as wood piles and timber burned. Firefighters arrived at 4 PM but hydrants were inaccessible. winds shifted toward the river and the blaze eventually subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Mountain
Mich
Edward Harvey
Theodore Jacques
Richard Bennetts
Miners Lose Jobs as Omtty Collapses under Receiver
Omtty mine closes leaving about 400 miners jobless. Some workers exit the estate seeking new work at other mines while others remain unemployed as the Turner & Jones company passes into receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omtty
Turner & Jones Company
County officials seek recovery from ex sheriff Cassidy
In Huntingburg Indiana on May 2 the Dubois County Commissioners and the county attorney announced they found Henry Cassidy former sheriff of Dubois overdrawn about 240 dollars. Cassidy disputes the claim and will contest it. The dispute centers on Fratey allowances for insane patient care and related fees.
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Huntingburg
Ind
Ltrubois County
Henry Cassidy
Dubote County
Plan Consolidation Involving Sioux City Assets
Negotiations are under way for a Chicago and Sioux City syndicate to buy and consolidate a railroad and wagon bridge over the Missouri River, the stockyards, the Livestock National Bank, and thousands of acres of nearby farmland. Managed by nominally separate firms, these assets are controlled by the Credits Commutation Co. with a combined capitalization of 7.5 million dollars, heading toward about 10 million dollars for the syndicate. Promoters include Abel Anderson, Northwestern National Bank president, and J. S. Goodwin of Chicago.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Missouri River
Abel Anderson
Northwestern National Bank
J. 8. Goodwin
Swindle Nets $4000 From Prosperous Farmer
John J. Gmittey of Custer Park, a well known farmer, was defrauded of 4000 dollars by two strangers this morning. Briley withdrew the amount from a Wilmington bank and cashier Whitman, suspecting foul play, hurried to warn him but arrived too late. Smiley admitted hoping for more from the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Man Commits Suicide in Hardware Store in PRE
Fred Simond, a fire department employee, entered A Skinner's hardware store in PRE on May 22. He asked to see a revolver and cartridges, loaded the weapon, and shot himself in the head as shoppers looked on. The store was crowded at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre
Fred Simond
Fire Department
A. Skinner
Light, Easy Running Beatdes and Sturdy Lookover
A brief ad notes light easy running footwear Beatdes and durable Stay strong and durable. Look it over at 1022 2nd ave. M. Spinning agt.
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2Nd Ave
Promoter Davis Charged With Fraud In Detroit Hotel Deal
John Th. Deavis once touted as a millionaire promoter of hotel syndicates is jailed on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly claimed vast credits and produced fake letters from Eastern bankers to secure investments, including $500 from Frank Gates and $100 in stock for attorney James Smith. A $49,050 check bearing a New York banker’s name found on his person aided the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
John Th. Deavis
Fale
Thoes
Frank Gates
Magley Avenue
Davie
Li Te
Aeelf
Gates
James Smith
Davis
A. Masterson
New York
Still Hope for Aged Spinsters
Chicago researchers Professors Joseph B. Hawley and Alexander C. Wiener of the Chicago Clinical College report a renewed method to extend life using hypodermic injections of goat lymphatic fluid. They claim mineral deposits in bones are replaced, restoring elasticity and youth, with experiments on dogs and humans showing bone improvement and vitality after two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph B. Hawley
Alexander C. Wiener
Hawley
Ft Iemi
Double Murder at Weert Amiria Shocks Dayton Scene
Between 1 and 2 PM at Weert Amiria, Frank Campbell a horse trader aged about 45 killed his divorced wife Lacy aged about 30 and her sister Bertha Gay aged about 28, then shot himself, a tragic double murder and suicide in this town near Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Weert Alexamiria
Frank Campbell
Lacy
Bertha Gay
Hireself
Inmate Helle Coleman Dies After Self Inflicted Scalding
Mrs Helle Coleman, at the western insane asylum in Hopkinsville Kentucky, died after drinking hot water in a bathroom. She had a history of personal crisis mania and prior self destruction attempts, and was found severely scalded from neck to stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Helle Coleman
Western Insane Asylum
Coleman
Flint Workers Demand Higher Wages in East Liverpool
Flint workers in East Liverpool Michigan demand 20 cent an hour wage increase. They threaten a strike Friday if mills refuse. Three flint mills operate there and workers suffer from Flint dust while producing earthenware materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Mich
Train Struck Uprooted Tree Near DuPont Station
A southbound passenger train from Philadelphia and Wilmington struck an uprooted oak at DuPont's station during a wind storm. The tree fell across the track breaking windows of two cars and injuring four passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Philadelphia
Wilmington
DuPont's
TACKLED THE WRONG WOMAN
A petty quarrel at Haynes mill in Tiptonville Tennessee turned deadly when Mrs Covington stabbed Mrs Mattox to death and mortally wounded Mrs Edwarde during an ambush by three women. Miss Brogdon escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiptonville
Tenn
Haynes’ Mill
Here
Mre. Mattox
Edwarde
Mise Progdon
Mre. Covington
Mrs. Mattox
Mrs. Edwarde
Miss Brogdon
Elocution Teacher Attacked at Cotner University
Mina L. Be. Watson, teacher of elocution at Cotner University in Lincoln, was found bound gagged and unconscious in a university room after overhearing two men plotting. The incident occurred on the fourth floor near the Christian church denominational college campus six miles from Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Mina L. BE. Watson
Cotner University
Etudente
University
Christian Church Denominational College
Lincoln
Misa Watson
Prisoner’s Escalation Stuns Campus With Violent Breakin
A male suspect disrupted campus security by forcing entry and restraining a person before locking them in a room. The victim sustained no serious injuries. Police investigate motive and secure the area.
Brick Yard Opens to Meet Sugar Factory Demand
MPALIITELD Wash May 8 The Neddy McCormick brick yard began brick production this morning on the beet sugar factory contract. Capacity is 44000 bricks daily. Manager M S Durk says the plant will run at full capacity to satisfy Parfield and Waverly orders. Bricks are pressed and of superior quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpaliiteld
Wash
Neddy-McCormick
Durk
Parfield and
Waverly
Sword Prepared for Admiral Dewey Presentation
Washington May 21 President McKinley will present Admiral Dewey with a jeweled sword authorized by Congress and crafted from government materials. The sword, completed earlier, is stored in a vault pending the Admiral’s coming. Medals authorized by Congress, prepared by a New York firm, will be issued to about 1700 officers and men in the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Preetient McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Congress
New York
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Auditor's Office
A list of deeds recorded yesterday shows transfers involving properties in Gilman Park, Holmes Add, Commercial to Steam Motor add, Lake View Cemetery area, and other Seattle district lots. Names include W. H. Vernon, Frances Walker, A F. Hiryun, J. McInnis, Lydia Schertser, Wm. Brown, and more, with amounts ranging from $87.26 to $1,200 and dates from March to May 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Yarrington
Sarah Mad- Li
West Coast Improvement Co
W. H. Vernon
Block
Giiman Park
Daniel Price
I. B. Price
Ton Xaver Hurley
Ivan B. Price
Frederick Knaak
N& Ne
J. A. Paillargeon
John McInnis
Horen
Q. O
D. Jennie Fh. Boherteer
Lydia Schertser
Sander-Bowman KR
EB. Cos
Sarah Ll. Denny
Wm. H. Brown
D. T. Denny
North Beattie
Sheriff
Mary A. Leighton
Bey End
W. H. Sheneman
C. A. McKenzie
Higlland
Provident Life & Trust Co
Lyman C. Smith
Maynard
George B. Shorey
Cortina P. Tome
H. L. Yester
Monopoly of cigars in Havana could form union
New York May 2. Guetar Flock of Havana plans a union of his tobacco brand with the newly formed Havana Commercial company led by F Gazeta. Mr Rock certificate holds papers but faced restrictions during the war. Lord Fribury approves, and a June 1 completion is expected to create a monopoly of higher grade Havana cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rock'n
Bock
Lord Fribury
Mr. Bock
Clay-Trock Syndicate
Havana
Navy rejects bids for League Island ordnance building
The Navy Department rejects all bids for a League Island Navy Yard ordnance building valued at 58,100 dollars. The lowest bid came in at 64,000 dollars, with officials citing a steel industry combination affecting steel structure costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
League Island Navy Yard
Steel Industries
Market Quotations on Wheat and Groceries in Seattle
Tuesday morning trading on Front Street shows steady activity with strong grocery jobbing and heavy shipments in and out of town. Vegetables are scarce, fish is plentiful, and a San Francisco steamer is due tomorrow likely bringing a large green goods consignment. Grain prices offered to producers include oats 27 dollars, barley 23 dollars, and wheat current market dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Round Lota
Seattle
Washington market prices for farm products and goods
A long list of jobbing quotations covers poultry live and dressed, livestock including cattle hogs and hides, dairy products, fats and oils, coffee and flour, dried goods, hay and grain, meat cuts, seafood, vegetables and fruits, lumber and building materials. Prices are given per ton, per 100 pounds, per bale, or per case with numerous regional items from Washington and Oregon markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter
Ile
Eastern
Washington
Western
California
Farina
Java
Costa Rica
Sack
Guatemala
Lion
Gia
Unclear lumber and building material list from Montgomery catalog
A fragmentary OCR listing shows prices and items for rough and finish lumber. Entries include Washington Red Cedar Sumver Rough at 4499, 12 inch and up box boards, ceiling weights, shingles, cedar squares, pickets, and kiln dried stock with varying feet lengths and prices.Several figures are garbled, but the note appears to catalog materials and potential weights for construction use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Jose
jJoiita
Scamings
Washington
Red Cedar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marcone Wireless
White Pine Road Survey
Mining News
Johnson
Michigan
Congo
John Davis
Flint
Havana Syndicate
Washington Timothy
Hutter—Ranch
Eastern Town
Elgin
Ike
Puget Sound
Hamea
Small
LLC
White River
Yakima
Oregon
Walla Walla
Amur
Yesler Wharf
Victoria
Peattl
West Columbia Street
BE. Bhorrock
Seine
LAKME
Beattle No
Rampart
Koyukuk
Dan Cement
Great Northern Railway Company
Viret Avenue
Seattle- Yukon
West
Colombia
J. Woop
Pree
A. L. Hawier
Mgr
Everett
Mt Vernon
Whatcom
Peul
East Gaertcan
Japan-American Line
U. & Mall
Japan
China
Asiatic
Bark Hunter
Golomin Bay
ST. Michael
White Star Stek
Baliding
Edmands and
Greyhound
Beattico
Seave Everett
Beattie
Tacoma
Colman
KE. BR. Scott
Seapen
Stetson Bros
Cahn & Cohn
Yesler Ave
Yesler Dock
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Queen
Umatilla
Port Townsend
Alaska
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Orizaba
Al-Ki
Trowbridge
Puget
Ocean
Uptown
First
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska Lightning Express Steamship City of
Yeste
Ato P.M. Skagway
Dyer
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Juneau
Farallon
Yeeler
Skagway
Dyon
Vietoris
Rete Isan
Wrangell
Janeeau
Pareenger
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
James Street
Empire Line
iIssoso
Dawson City
Yukon River
United States
Canada
Frank M. White
Seattle Steamship Co
White Star Dock
Spring Street
F. A. Bell
A. Pap & Ees
Peter Egge
Pigot & French CO
Washington St
Northwest
Berr
Bonney & Stewart Funeral
Embalmore
Third Ave
Columbia
Heattle
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