Samoan turmoil prompts exiled Chief Justice to leave Samoa
Chief Justice W L Chambers arrives in San Francisco on four month leave, doubts he will return to Apia as Samoa teeters under a tripartite rule. Kingship dispute between Mataafa and Malietoa sparks clashes. Commissioners refuse to back the court, Chambers watches and plans a possible exit.
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Malletoa i
Mataafa
Samoa
Chambers
San Francisco
Stemmer Moana
Jslands
Vila
Washington
Wy Sustain
Supreme Court
Malietoa
Mulinum Point
Safata
Matanta
Taamul
H. M
Torah
Ranati
Lanatt
Captain Blamed for Portia Wreck in Fog Disaster
The Halifax Marine Court found Captain W. J. Farrell responsible for the Portia wreck near Big Fish Boat, suspending his master's certificate for six months while granting a mate's license. His crew and passengers survived except for a boy. The court cites fatal navigation errors, speed in fog, reliance on dead reckoning, and infrequent sounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilver
Halifax
Marine Court
Portia
Halifax Harbor
W. J. Farrell
Farrel
Brickmakers to Strike In Chicago Action
Chicago July 28 unions report brick makers plan a citywide strike as nonunion work halts on construction sites. Brickmakers demand wage increases and recognition of the Brick Makers Union. Employers maintain a neutral stance while unions weigh next steps after anticipated meetings.
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Chicago
Brickmakers’ Alliance
Hague Convention Pose About To End
The Hague conference delegates reconvened to decide how non signers may adhere to the decisions and whether arbitration remains open for later adhesion. The plenary committee planned final acceptance with preambles, and signatures were to be appended after tomorrow's closing sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Imposai
M. Bourgeois
Bailey Charges Secret Alliance Between Britain and U S
Congressman J W Bailey declares the National Administration has formed a full alliance with Great Britain for offensive and defensive purposes. He alleges the agreement is kept secret for political reasons and blames the President for not publishing it.
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Houston
Tex
J. W. Bailey
Navnal
Great Britain
United States
Mormon Riders Roughly Handled by Georgia Mob
Three Mormon Riders were taken from William Cunnard’s home near Jackson on Wednesday night. They were badly bruised after being pursued by a mob as they swam down the creek to safety at friends’ houses. Authorities do not believe lynching was intended, only removal from the area.
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Jackson
Wiliam Cunnard
House of Friends
Ministers Quiet at Come Back in Cleveland
Exiles preparing to return after nine days of mourning for President Heureaux. Reports from Santiago and Santo Domingo describe unrest, alleged plots, and Dominican government measures while U S authorities consider protective steps and naval moves.
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Cape Haytien
Heureaux
Santiago Los Cabeleros
Moca
Cape Huyuen
Santo Domingo
Don Juan Raider Jiminex
Fort DE France
Santiago Los Caleberax
Washington
San Domingo
Hay
Long
Machias
San Juan
P. 7
Chat Island
Powell
United States
State Department
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Dewey Home Fund Seeks Subscriptions For National Gift
The Dewey Home Fund urges immediate nationwide subscriptions to buy a home for Admiral Dewey in Washington. Cash received totals 16700 from over 23000 subscribed, with 103 subscribers giving 10000. The committee plans to close subscriptions before Dewey’s September New York visit and proceed to purchase the home using remaining funds.
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Washington
Dewey Home Fund
Admiral George Dewey
National
Dewey Funch Committee
Roberts
New York Journal
Admiral Dewey
New York
Manila
Ellis H. Roberts
United States
Washington, D. C
The Czars Bad Mistake
Paris cabinet minutes deny a sensational telegram report about the Russian czar sending birthday wishes to Prince Louis Napoleon. Foreign Minister Del Casse calls the tale a pure invention and a Paris fabrication.
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Paris
M. del Caave
M. del Casse
Russia
Louie Napoleon
Czat
France
de Caxso
McKinley’s Good Time Sees President Stroll and Regatta Plans
The Silver State's Leased Wire reports President McKinley walked with his niece Miss Duncan and Private Secretary Cortell today. Mrs. McKinley rested well and felt better. The President may try golf this afternoon as the Lake Champlain Regatta Club prepares for August 7 with entrants W Seward Webb Walter Foote Jr. and Walter Witherbee among yacht competitors. the President may serve as race judge.
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Silver State
Plattsburg
N. Y
Duncan
Cortelyou
W. Seward Webb
Shelbourne Farms
Wallace T. Foote Jr
Walter G. Witherbee
Hoyt Kent & Sef ton Co Put In Receiver’s Hands
Hoyt a controlling owner petitions for injunction and equitable relief amid alleged mismanagement. Judge Strimple designates W H MacDonald as receiver. Reported assets total 166253 with liabilities 236200.
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Cleveland
Hoyt, Kent & Sefton Company
H. H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Strimple
W. H. MacDonald
Fell Twelve Hundred Feet In Ravine Tragedy Near Sermont
In SERMATT Switzerland on July 28 Harry tourleta found Mme Morel and her daughter at the ravine bottom after a fall of about 1200 feet. Mme Morel is dead from a fractured skull. Her daughter is severely injured, delirious, and unlikely to recover quickly. cause of the accident remains unknown. Separately, news from Cincinnati reports the death of Senator Foraker's mother after a three month illness in Hillsboro Ohio.
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Bilver
Sermatt
Switzerland
Harry
Tourleta
Mme. Morel
Foraker
Hig
Cincinnati
J. B. Foraker
Hillsboro
Ohio
Fiery rivers stop his way official reports from Samoa
San Francisco dispatch reports unrest in Samoa with fights among natives and discontent. Chief Justice Chambers rode Moana back to Sa moa. Ha waii eruptions intensify with Mauna Loa lava flows and thick smoke drifting far at sea. Kilauea also smoking. locals fear active eruption continues.
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Euate
San Francisco
Moana
Samoa
Honolulu
Justice Chambers
High Commission
Hawalia
Mauna Loa
Humuula
Hilo
Hawaiia
Kilauea
Frank Davey
Davey
Pratt
United States
Connemaugh
Para
Manila
Forests of Porto Rico Weakened by Deforestation Findings
The Agricultural Department will issue notes on Porto Rico forests by Robert Hill of the Geological Survey. He estimates only up to ten square miles of original forest remain and notes abundant evidence of former forests. Hill argues reforestation will be relatively easy due to soil and climate, but current timber is insufficient for island needs. He also details coffee, sugar, and tobacco plantations, noting an average of 7.4 farms per square mile.
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New York
Britanle
Liverpool
Queenstown
Archbishop Ireland
Thomas Branbury
Harold Dickinson
Creighton Spencer
Ireland
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Ingersoll
Mgr
England
The
Hague
Sailsbury
Washington
Agricultural Department
Robert
Hill
Local freight, mining, and animal incidents in E Austin area
Local briefs report E Austin freights loaded with merchandise en route to Paradise. Eighteen charter members joined Pythianists in Wavelock last night. B Brown & Co shipped 7 100 pounds of groceries tinware and hardware to Northern Humboldt county. Carpenters begin work on a residence for G W Summerfeld on Lay 3. An axle agreement involving W H Corbiere and Charles Wynn for Bonanza King mines filed for record by A E Lasher. Several chicken roosts were visited by dogs, some fowl killed. A dog visit to Band street chicken house ended with a shot gun blast on Pleasant evening. Borax teams arrived from Rose Valley with 45,000 pounds flux for Electric Smelting Co in Reno. return trip began with heavy cargo of merchandise hardware grain and lumber to be distributed along their route.
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E. Austin
Paradise
Wavelock
B. Brown & Co
Humboldt County
G. W. Summerfeld
W. H. Corbiere
Foltz
Charles
Band Street
Joe Bird
Rose Valley
Oregon
Electric Smelting Company
Reno
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Dewey’s Little Home Fund
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McKinley
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Donlo
Soph Clark
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P. J. Botton
Quin River Valley
William Whittefelt
Sacramento
Lafayette Hotel
Dan Fitzpatrick
Southern Pacific Company
L. Taylor
E. A. Stauffer
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J. A. Gale
Grass Valley
Busch
Frank Krenkel
L. N. Arnold
Black Rock Country
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Aggie Dixon
Golconda
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L. F. Dun
Miss Kate
Misa Vera Guthrie
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A. W. Riley
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Cal
J. B. McGonagle
Clara
Battle Mountain
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Ogden
Los Angeles
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W. J. Bell
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P. O
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Knights of Phything
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