A New Departure Logging on Chippewa Reservations Start
Washington October 2 logging operations under government auspices begin in the Northwest with four Minnesota reservations Leech Lake Red Lake Winnebagoshish and White Earth selected for logging dead and down timber. Indian labor preferred and fifteen percent of gross proceeds go to the tribe as stumpage with adjustments if logs exceed five dollars per thousand.
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WasuHtinaton
Northwest
Chippewa
Minnesota
Leech Lake
Red Lake
Winnebagoshish
White Earth
Only One Timber Dock Fit for Navy Use
New York Oct 2 A special meeting of the naval dock board at the Brooklyn navy yard reviewed reports on the disabled condition of all but one government timber docks. Engineers say the Puget Sound dock is the only exception and the department faces serious implications as timber docks handle most navy workloads. The dock board will report and advise on repairs.
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New York
Naval Dock Board
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Navy
Dock Board
Oleomargarine Production Falls on Legislation
The last fiscal year saw oleomargarine output reach 45,581,207 pounds, down over 5 million from 1896 and more than 24 million since 1894. Officials attribute the decline to hostile state laws limiting both sale and manufacture.
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Washington
Davis on Annexation and Japanese Landing
Pioneer Press reports Senator C K Davis comments on AP dispatch claiming Japan secretly lands veteran soldiers on Hawaii to block annexation. He says such actions are plausible, predicts Senate will approve the treaty and Hawaii will join the United States soon.
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Paul
Pioneer Press
Duluth
Associated Press
Hawaiian Islands
United States
C. K. Davis
Senate
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Sets Maiden Voyage Speed Record
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North German Lloyd arrived at quarantine in New York on its maiden voyage from Southampton in 5 days 22 hours and 45 minutes, the fastest voyage on record. The 648 by 66 by 43 foot 14 000 ton liner with 80 000 horsepower achieved 22 knots under 186 pounds steam. Built at Stettin Germany the schooner rigged four funnel ship arrived in New York.
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New York
Lloyd Steamship Company
Southampton
Stettin
Germany
Iron ore movement to exceed all records at Upper Lakes
Iron dealers foresee a record year with at least 14,000,000 tons expected to be marketed from Upper Lake mines this season and next spring. Last spring stock was 8,000,000 tons. Ninety five percent of ore association allotment sold and prices buoyant amid heavy sales. A reorganization of the ore pool is anticipated next spring.
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Cleveland
Upper Lake
Prairie Fire Devastates Manitoba District Killing Seven
A massive prairie fire swept across Manitoba on Saturday, driven by a gale, killing seven people at Beautjour and leaving farms, livestock, and hay destroyed. Dozens faced homelessness as fire hit Bagot and Stony Mountain, with widespread crop and building losses and a late wind shift averting suburbia fires.
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Wixstese
Man
Beautjour
Bagot
Canadian Pacific
Dominion Grain Com
Waldron
Stony Mountain
Lake Francis
Markham
Oakland
Portage
Pacific
Rail wreck in Coropaxi halts Rio Grande train No 4
The Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge train No 4 derailed west of Coropaxi Colorado at 5:56 AM today when rails spread. Two passengers were killed and thirteen injured, including Mrs. McIntyre of Silverton and Fred Feyler of Cincinnati. several were taken to Salada for care.
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Coropaxi
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande
Here
McIntyre
Silverton
Fred Feyler
Cincinnati
Salada
Wheat and Corn Crop Yields in Northwest
The Orange Judd Farmer reports a total wheat yield of 589 million bushels with 173.03 million winter and spring splits, Minnesota and the Dakotas show 129 million bushels, a shortfall offset by an outside estimate of 1.75 billion bushels. Average yield 28.7 bushels per acre suggests 140 million bushels, about 100 million more than last year.
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Cutcaco
Orange Judd
Minnesota
Dakotas
Greek Cabinet Sworn In Before King George
AtuMENs October 5 report the new cabinet organized by M. Zaimas took office after swearing before King George. The press The Asty The Akropolis The Ephimeris and The Serip denounce M. Delvan nis while Captain Hadji Kyriake assumes marine portfolio and crowds cheer General of war amid palace area scrutiny.
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Atumens
M. Zaimas
Asty
Akropolis
Ephimeris
Serip
M. Delvannis
George
Hadji Kyriake
Tom L Johnson Joins Henry George Campaign
Former congressman Tom L Johnson of Cleveland has arrived in New York to assist Henry George, renowned for his aggressive Ohio campaigns. Johnson’s move signals renewed vigor in reform efforts and far reaching political activity in the George movement.
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New York
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Henry George
Johnson
Ohio
John Wilson Quarantined After Chief Engineer Dies Aboard
The Norwegian fruit steamer John Wilson arrived at Delaware Breakwater quarantine with its flag at half mast. Chief Engineer Charles Petersen, 89, of Bergen, Norway, died Friday from yellow fever while in voyage from Bocas del Toro. The crew will be quarantined and fumigation performed at Reedy Island. officials say a wider outbreak is not expected.
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Lewes
Del
John Wilson
Bocas del Toro
Columbia
Delaware
Charles Petersen
Bergen
Norway
Reedy Island
Philadelphia
Yellow fever reports low deaths in last four hours
In New Oceans on Oct 5 there were 27 new yellow fever cases and 2 deaths in four hours. One case occurred in a previously affected house. others are scattered with none in detention camps hospitals or asylums. Seven released from detention camp, two admitted. Biloxi saw two deaths and two new cases.
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Biloxi
Governors seek unified quarantine rules in regional conference
New Orleans reports Governor Foster has telegraphed Texas and Mississippi governors to meet in conference to press for uniform quarantine regulations across the region.
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New Orleans
Foster
Texas
Mississippi
Two Deaths Reported in Edwarde Yellow Fever Case Toll
Edwarde Mississippi reports 14 new yellow fever cases with 2 deaths on October 5. Doctors tally total deaths at 12 to date.
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Edwarde
Epwakps, Miss
Two Yellow Fever Deaths Reported in Scranton
The Record at Scranton reports two deaths in the city today from yellow fever, signaling ongoing public health concerns as authorities monitor the outbreak.
Indignation After Boat Capsize Kills Four Near Hamilton
Four young women drowned when a boat capsized in the Buttahatechio river while returning from a party near Hamilton Alabama on October 5. Miss Lingzie Smith Belle Key Mary Swearingen and Elia Phillips were lost. Escorts Robert and John Wright saved themselves and fled town amid bitter resentment.
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Poescake
Hamilton
Ala
Buttahatechio River
Miss Lingzie Smith
Belle Key
Mary Swearingen
Elia Phillips
Robert
John Wright
AustriaHungary Iron Works Suspends With 1.6 Million Florin Liabilities
Vienna reports the largest sheet iron manufactory in Austria Hungary has suspended payment. The joint stock company carries liabilities of 1 600 000 florins, and the failure has caused a great sensation in financial circles.
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London
The
Standard
Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Joint Stock Com
Hold Up the Conducto in Kansas City Cable Train Theft
Two men with revolvers halted a cable train one mile south of Kansas City on the Summit Street line and took the conductor’s small change before fleeing. No passengers were aboard.
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Kansas City
Summit Street
Unknown ship sunk in hurricane off Halifax
A wrecked sailing vessel sank during a hurricane on Sept 8 off Halifax Nova Scotia with forty five crew believed lost. The barkentine St Peter arrived at Maxam Nova Scotia reporting a four masted iron ship went down in the same storm and could not be identified from a distance.
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Matmax
N.S
St. Peter
Halifax
Skaling
Ss. Peter
Sth
Barkentine
Japanese Typhoon Devastates Tokyo and Surrounding Regions
The Victoria reports a powerful typhoon sweeping Japan last month. Tokyo suffered widespread destruction with 875 houses demolished and 7,720 partially damaged while 14,043 were submerged. Other areas such as Shudoka and Saitama prefecture faced flooding and numerous house losses, with many villages wrecked and dozens killed.
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Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Japan
Tokio
Shudoka
Saitama
Yotei
Koishikawa
Ushigome
Toyama
Henry May Schooner Wreck off Long Port Rescue at Queen City
The Henry May schooner from Portland Maine wrecked off Long Port during the night. The crew were rescued and landed safely on the beach at Queen City. Captain W O Perry commanded the vessel carrying railroad ties.
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Atlantic Orry
N. J
Longport
Queen City
Henry May
W. O. Perry
Portland
Ridicule the Injunction Against Union Pacific Receivers
Omaha report says local officers and railroad men scoff at a Denver district court injunction restraining Union Pacific receivers from selling company real estate over Evans heirs claims. The sheriff served papers, but officials say Denver will enforce its decrees regarding Colorado real estate.
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Union Pacific
Atute
Denver
Times
Omaha
District Court
Union Pacifico
General Court
Evans
Colorado
Forces gather in Kuhanki valley as units advance seen
Advices from Gulistan report Orakgats reforming in force in Kuhanki valley to resist advancing United troops. Bands of Mameorna reach five miles west of Khasanbaros while Alridia move toward Kiyper pars. Ieyapu Witee bulb leo bo Hangu cut again and Chamkanuis resume raids.
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Bombay
Gulistan Cay
Orakgats
Kuhanki Valley
Khasanbaros
Alridia
Kiyper Pars
Commissioner clears Bundeskauf in Vargo land case
The general land office reviews charges against Reginter Bundeskauf of the Pargo district. Special Inspector Bwineford reports supported. The commissioner finds the evidence insufficient to dismiss Bundeskauf from office despite allegations by leading Vargo citizens.
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Wantiiannto
Conmiesignir Heiteaunu
General Land Office
Reginter Bonderkhaut
Pargo
N. U
Children Missing in Maninirre Wisconsin Mystery
Children Cecil and Willie Cummings aged 7 and 9 disappear from home Thursday in Maninirre Wisconsin sparking fears of kidnapping as search parties and authorities pursue clues across the area.
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Maninerre
Wis
Ocecil
Willie Cummings
Chicago Street Car Employes Abandon Strike Motion
Chicago leaders report no strike on the city lines as a midnight meeting fails to draw a crowd. Mayor Harrison, Wheeler, and Howen seek settlement while the Street Car Men demand negotiations and vow to organize, with the company warning of replacement crews if a strike arises.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Mahon
Street Car Men's Association
Bowen
Linke
Harekee
Magnates Center
Harrison
Wheeler
Howen
Oar Men's Union
Walco
Tte
River Miners Strike Over Monongahela Conditions
River miners gathered in convention here decide to strike until settlement terms from the Columbus convention and the usual differential on the Monongahela river are agreed to. The suspension will be practically total and take effect immediately, affecting about six thousand to four thousand men.
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Monongahela City
Columbus
Monongahela River
Miners Threaten Strike Amid Iowa Coal Row
Readable fragment reports Minerva district miners denying basement claims by operators that strikers will return. Miners claim a return within two weeks while Hwan miners threaten to strike if wages are cut below the Des Moines standard.
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Lows Minerva
Hetarnainn Des Moises
Unie
Hwan
Comie
Belo
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