Taft's World Tour and Arbitration News
Secretary Taft plans a Seattle departure for the orient and world voyage. The U S fisheries dispute with Great Britain will be arbitrated at The Hague. News also notes Minnesota action to oust Standard Oil and Zimmer's contempt appeal in the Glass case. Weathered reports touch on Creighton and Kentucky extradition chatter and timber land fraud appeals.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Orient
London
Eee
United States
Great Britain
Newfoundland
The
Hague
Pleasure Resort Fire in Conn Causes Half Million Loss
A fire at a summer resort in Connecticut yesterday caused about 500000 dollars in damage. About 25000 pleasure seekers fled in a panic as flames swept the premises, with investigators treating the blaze as suspected arson.
Wireless link planned between Nome and San Francisco
Washington August reports the army and navy will cooperate to install and maintain a wireless system linking Nome and St. Michael Alaska with Seattle and San Francisco. It will begin operation next year. Seattle August 20 United Press has leased a wire from Seattle to San Francisco and east along the southern route, promising improved service despite recent operator strikes.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Nome
St. Michael
Alaska
Seattle
San Francisco
United Press News Service
Fireman Accuses Chief Engineer on Steamer Santa Ana
A young fireman aboard the steamer Santa Ana accuses Chief Engineer Moon of assault. He says he will not push prosecution, citing fear and pressure aboard the vessel off Seattle on August 20.
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Seattle
Freman
Santa Ana
Moon
Peace Reigns in the Philippines Island of Palatines gains peace
Washington reports peace now reigns on the island of Palatines in the Philippine group for the first time since the American occupation. The statement marks a milestone in the transition of authority and local governance.
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Washington, D. C
Palatines
Noted Explorer Charcola Plans North Pole Expedition
Paris reports Jean Charcola a renowned explorer arranging an expedition to reach the North Pole with preparations underway as of August.
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North Pole
Paris
Jean Charcola
Bertha Arrives in Seattle Steamer Gertha Arrival
Bertha arrived in Seattle aboard the steamer Gertha from Seward and way points last night around 1 o’clock.
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Bertha
Seattle
Gertha
Seward
Communication Cut Off After Forest Fires
Port Townsend reports the city completely cut off from telegraph and telephone service as forest fires destroy supply poles and lines, isolating residents and disrupting communication.
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Port Townsend
Telegraphers Strike Stagnant as Brokers Accept Open Shop Policy
In Chicago on August 20 the telegraphers strike remains at a stalemate with no union splits reported. Brokers are embracing a closed shop policy while the Postal Telegraph Company invites former operators to return on old terms, keeping positions open for those willing to resume work.
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Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Timber Thelves Found Guilty in California Fraud Case
Aug 20. Edward Perrin, an Arizona millionaire, and John Benson were found guilty last night of conspiring to defraud the government out of 12,000 acres of Tehama county timber land. The defendants faced joint charges and were convicted in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Edward Perrin
John Benson
Argue
Timber Thelves
Arizona
Tehama County
California
Jarvis Buys Altona for Katalla Steamer Service
Captain Jarvis has purchased the river steamer Altona of Portland for use at Katalla. He is negotiating for the steamer Vashon of Seattle but has not closed a deal yet.
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Seattle
Aug
Jarvis
Altona
Portland
Katalla
Vashon
Portland Sails From Valdez to Seward
The steamer Portland reached Valdez early today and departed at 1 PM bound for Seward. She is expected to arrive at her destination tomorrow afternoon.
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Portland
Valdez
Seward
Taylor Ousts San Francisco Police Commissioners
Mayor Taylor removes the San Francisco board of police commissioners. The commissioners refuse to resign and plan to take the matter to the courts.
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San Francisco
Taylor
Board of Police Commissioners
Bonaparte declines resignation amid cabinet rumors
Attorney General Bonaparte stated he will not resign unless forced by the president and will continue pursuing trust cases. Rumors of a cabinet shakeup circulated as a suit against the Eddy estate was withdrawn in Concord. Proceedings to assess Mrs. Eddy's mental condition were discontinued.
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Washington, D.C
Bonaparte
Concord
N. H
Eddy
Plans for Puget Sound submarine mines discussed
Brig General Murray and Lieut Spent Wood will leave Washington August 2 for Seattle to outline plans for laying submarine mines in Puget Sound waters. The move aims to enhance coastal defense and control strategic waterways.
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Ington
D. C
Murray
Lieut
Spent Wood
Seattle
Puget Sound
President Roosevelt Returns to Oyster Bay in Dense Fog
President Roosevelt arrived at Oyster Bay from Provincetown early this morning. He spent the night aboard his yacht as a dense fog shrouded the harbor, sending officials to steady arrivals and provide updates.
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President Roosevelt
Provincetown
Idaho Attorney General to Prosecute Pettibone in Boise
Aug 22. Idaho Attorney General Hawley returned from Honolulu where he recruited after his Haywood case. He will proceed to Boise to prepare for the Pettibone trial, a Western Federation figure accused in the murder of ex Governor Steusenberg.
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San Francisco
Hawley
Idaho
Honolulu
Haywood
Boise
Pettibone
Western Federation
Steusenenberg
Plot Exposed In Lisbon Assassination Bid Bomb Blast
An attempted assassination plot against King Carlos and Premier Fance of Portugal was exposed today after a premature bomb exploded in a Lisbon tenement district. Thirty suspects have been arrested and are in custody for questioning.
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Lisbon
Aus
Carlos
Fance
Portugal
Death of Well Known Alaskan Nome Miner From Seattle
W H Brinker a noted Nome mine operator died last night in Seattle of stomach trouble. Under the Cleveland administration Brinker served as United States district attorney of Washington state.
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Seattle
W. H. Brinker
Nome
Cleveland
Brinker
United States
State of Washington
Bryan in Train Wreck Near Belvedere, Indiana
A train carrying William Jennings Bryan was ditched near Belvedere Indiana last night but the statesman escaped unharmed. This marks the fourth wreck Bryan has survived in five months.
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Belvedere
W. J. Bryan
Statesman
Bryan
Chief Dinan Resigns as San Francisco Police Chief
San Francisco August 7z ine Schmitz police board met yesterday afternoon. Chief of Police Dinan handed in his resignation stating he supported recognizing Taylor as mayor.
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San Francisco
Ine Schmitz
Dinan
Taylor
Assault and murder near Bridgeport ends with arson attempt
In Bridgeport Conn on August 22 Marie Youngs daughter of a local millionaire was assaulted and murdered by a hired man who then set fire to the house to burn the body and hide evidence. The body was rescued before burning. Talk of lynching follows. In San Francisco on August 23 counsel for Glass and Halsey sought to restrain a superior court trial but most points were rejected.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Marie Youngs
Amillionaire
San Francisco
Glass
Halsey
Superior Court
Seattle sporting man Frank Clancy arrested on race track bar charge
Frank Clancy of Seattle was arrested after noon on a warrant charging him with operating a bar at Meadows race track. Rev. M. A. Matthews of the First Presbyterian Church is the complaining witness. This marks the Christian element’s first step to close the races.
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Clancy
Seattle
Frank Clancy
Meadows Racetrack
Meadows
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Government lenders to aid farmers during grain movement
Washington Aug. 24 The government will place funds in various cities to help farmers and prevent panic and hardship during the grain moving period.
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Washington, D. C
Costly Cuba Army Maintenance Revealed by Quartermaster
Washington Aug. 24 The quartermaster general’s report, just released, shows the United States spent $2,000,000 to maintain the army in Cuba during the period.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Cuba
Railroad Sold to Prevent Fine in Oil Rebate Case
Chicago Alton rail line reportedly sold to Toledo St Louis Western to dodge Standard Oil rebate penalties. Railroad circles call it a scheme to avoid fines amid ongoing cases.
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Chicago
Chicago, Alton
Chicago, Alton Road
Seward's Trial Steamer Ready for Alaska Run
Seward built by Moran Company for Northwestern Steamship, did dock trial yesterday proving satisfactory. Trial trip set for Monday aboard Seward, which will join the Alaska run when commissioned in Seattle.
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Seattle
Seward
Moran Company
Northwestern Steamship Company
Alaska
Captains Exonerated in Seattle Steamer Inquiry
August 24 report says marine inspectors exonerate Capt. Brown of the steamer Ohio and Capt. Truebridge of the steamer Northwest after an investigation into recent incidents. Names, ships, and the inquiry details are noted.
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Seattle
Brown
Ohio
Truebridge
King Edward Seeks Simpler Life in Austria
King Edward of Great Britain is visiting Austria and pursuing a plain life, focusing on shedding excess fat as he grows older. The report notes his attempt to simplify living amid travel and public duties.
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Austria
King Edward
Great Britain
Bank Investment Ties National and Seattle Institutions
The National Bank of New York has secured a heavy interest in the Seattle National Bank of that city, linking major financial entities in a significant investment. The arrangement signals strengthened ties between New York and Seattle banking operations and may affect local lending and credit dynamics.
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New York
The
National Bank of
Seattle National Bank
Cholera Outbreak Hits Inland Chinese Towns
Cholera has broken out in several inland towns near Shanghai with a quarantine in force. Many Europeans are reported to be dying from the disease as authorities attempt containment.
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Shanghai
Rich Strike Reported on Valdez Creek Copper River
A Susitna group led by Monahan reports an enormously rich strike on Valdez creek above their discovery claim. Previous winter diggings on the beach of Valdez creek were less productive, making the new find the richest so far in the Copper River or Susitna valleys.
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Susitna
Valdez Creek
Monahan
Copper River
Seattle Man Heads to Siberia After Rich Anadyr Bay Find
Aug 13 report notes Joan Rosene advised of a rich strike by his men at Anadyr Bay Siberia with pay as high as five dollars per pay. He leaves tomorrow to investigate the find.
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Seattle
Joan Rosene
Anadyr Bay
Siberia
Alaska land entry notice for Franklin Quiggle lands in Kodiak area
Western Fisheries Company assignee Franklin H Quiggle seeks additional lands under 2200 Revised Statutes for entry Nos 238 and 835 on Marmot Bay Marmy shore Kodiak Island and Marmot Bay. Surveyed area spans 5.065 acres with detailed coordinate courses beginning at high water mark and ending at original corner. Adverse claim deadline thirty days after publication to Register and Receiver U S Land Office Juneau Alaska. Notice published in Seward Gateway July 20 1907 to Sept 1 1907. Northwest Fisheries Company assigned. JOHN W DUDLEY Register.
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U.S
Juneau
Muska
Western Fisheries Company
Franklin J. Quigele
United States
West Bay
Marmy
Kodiak
Kodiak Island
Shellikof Straits
Little River
Little Ri Tech
Lagoon
Marmot Bay
Kacuik
Weitness
Sioux City
Low
U.S. Land Office
Juneaa
Alaska
Northwestern FishEries Company
Franklin H. Quiggle
Seward
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