Northwest Notes A flurry of obits and local notices
A long roundup reports deaths including Mrs Ellya Routt former Colorado governor's wife at 62 and Edwarda Slack pioneer newspaperman dying in Wyoming. It notes political moves in Butte and lagging labor disputes among printers and unions. Also mentions cattlemen grazing pact, a Reno drowning, and various local political and legal items with scattered names and places.
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Ellya F Routt
John L. Routt
Colorado
Robert Mugdox
Tacoma
Buechtel
Edwarda Slack
Lamboffer
Wyoming
Chenne
Michael Schwenther
Niker
Patrick Lynch
Botte
Harry Hansen
Laramie
Wye
Hrieht
Eight Miners Buried Alive in Howe Sound Avalanche
Bollinghai Washington eight miners buried by an avalanche at the Britntola mine on Howe Wind north of Vancouver. Four dead and four rescued from the Copper company logging ramp. Two Japanese workers in the group. one killed. Rescue efforts recovered the last man after hours under thirty feet of snow. None of the survivors are expected to die from injuries.
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Bollinghai
Wash
Britntola
Howe Wound
Vancouver
Copper Company
Famine Fears Spark Possible Uprising in China
Shanghai dispatches to Washington say famine calamity threatens the Chinese dynasty. Officials fear unrest as propaganda and resentment grow against the government for failing to relieve suffering. The state department reports organized propaganda aims to mobilize support for anti government movements.
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Washington
Shanghai
State Department
China
Beon
Stanlee
Wealth of United States 1904 national wealth figure
The census bureau reports total national wealth in 1904 at 107,104,192,910 dollars, up 18,086,000,000 from 1900. This rise matches only the 1850s to 1860s increase in U.S. history, driven by the rebound from the depression era.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Unreadable OCR: Small Towns in Turmoil and Panic
An OCR distorted report describes unrest in small towns with armed riders defending a path toward a Danube region. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors as mobs threaten safety and a feared attack is implied, with minimal verifiable details.
Twenty Filth to the Philippians and Odd Phrases
A jumbled text fragment presents incoherent phrases and names, including references to Philippians, various odd terms, and scattered proper nouns. The passage lacks a clear news event or identifiable figures, yielding no coherent summary beyond noting its garbled OCR-like nature and absence of a single story.
Islands in Panama Harbor for U S Canal Zone Claim
Washington reports General consul Richard R. Rogers will lead a Panama visit with Secretary Taft to review titles to several small rocky islands in Panama harbor. The Pacific Mail Steamship Co and Panama railroad use the islands, raising questions of ownership dating back to Spain and a possible quarantine station site for the canal zone.
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Washington
Richard R. Rogers
Inthmlantary Commission
Panama
Taft
Panama Harbor
United States
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Panama Railroad
Panama Republic
Canal Zone
Spain
Canal Commission
Burton Returns to Kansas Amid Emotional Reception
Abilene residents greet former United States senator Joseph R. Burton with enthusiasm after five months’ imprisonment. Burton accuses President Roosevelt of personal persecution and alleges the president influenced convictions. The speech, delivered without ceremony, drew a standing room crowd and frequent interruptions as he wept at times. Also reported are army veterans at the National Soldiers Home suffering from a foodborne illness tied to meat hash, with ambulances transporting affected men and no deaths.
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Abilene
King
Joseph R. Burton
United States
Kansas
Ironton
Apeak
Nile
Arely
Burton
Roonovett
Leelainety
Leavenworth
Kan
National Soldiers Home
Wick Veterana
Iad
Gelzed Police Station and Directed Arrest of Saloon Men
New York police conducted a raid under Charles S. Whitten to enforce the excise law. Officers arrested several men at saloons during the action, with detentions and a court appearance ensuing.
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Gelzed
New York
Rardy Sipan
Mat Raturday
Charles 8. Whitten
City Aa Kletraton
Mmaiatvate
Corsa
Vino
Failure of Venezuelan Revolution Details and Conflicting Reports
Fragmentary text reports confusion over a Venezuelan revolution. References to General Juan Valdia Momleiin, uncertain leadership, and unclear events suggest a contested outcome. The passage mentions a telegraph, coded messages, and unclear allegiance amid political turmoil.
Fiendish attempt to wreck a train derails Pennsylvania run
Pittsburg The Chicago Limited from New York to Chicago on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed at Stewart seventeen miles east of here as it ran about thirty five miles an hour. The engine and five cars left the tracks but no one was hurt after officials found the axle plate had been removed and rails bent inward. Passengers escaped serious injury after a straight stretch and a cut.
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Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart
Here
United States Ranks Third in World Manufactures Exports
The United States now ranks third among the world’s exporters of manufactures. Exports of manufactures exceed 70 million dollars annually and have doubled in value in a decade. In 1880 manufactures formed 15 percent of total domestic exports, rising to 40 percent by the end of the period. Germany and the United Kingdom also show strong growth while France grows modestly.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commercs
Germany
United Ki
France
Stolypin Backs Famine Relief Commission Policy
In Petersburg a long debate in parliament ends with Premier Stolypin announcing government full support for famine relief commissions proposed by the Constitutional Democrats. He admits past government mistakes and praises the party’s policy as the measure passes unanimously.
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At. Peterburg
Tower House
Parliment
Congo Prospecting Expedition Set by International Forestry
The International Forestry Company backed by Guggenheim and Ryan plans a mineral prospecting expedition to the Congo region aiming to locate gold. Dr Dorsey Mohun is named leader. The team, including Americans and Belgians, will depart Africa around May 16.
Plan Turned Down In Roosevelt Conference Rebuff
Governor Johnson reports President Roosevelt rejected his request for a conference of governors and state railroad commissions to discuss rail issues. The governor described the letter as personal and stated there will be no governors conference.
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St. Paul
Johnson
Roosevelt
Guernore
May Clear Up Mystery Court Sentences Joahua Harricon
In Blixapoty City a state senator was linked to a kidnapping and murder case. The Pasquotank County court Friday sentenced Joahua Harricon to twenty years in the penitentiary. A lawyer in Arhunaue relayed a clue about Fin boy and left to pursue the report sent him. Mr Hensley remains confident in his lead on the right track.
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Blixapoty City
Co Pormer
Bearly
Kenneth
Pasquotank County
Joahua Harricon
Tiny
Arhunaue
Fin Boy
Hensley
Buron Out of Jail in Missouri Federal Case
Ex senator Burton is reported to be released from jail in Ironton Missouri after completing a federal sentence. The article notes a plea to a government department and mentions an alleged religious pamphlet case involving a person named Lamia Hilton at Bromton Chetty and related constitutional violations.
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Ironton
Joreph J. Turton
Aiatod Monator
Kaneos
Mililay
Jalher
Ely
I. Lamia
Hilton
Bromton Chetty Lh
Fierce riots in Roumania prompt army call up
Peasants riot in Bucharest and Jassy with large-scale plunder. Army reserves are mobilized to restore order as troops clash with demonstrators. Several officers and soldiers are wounded. multiple casualties reported among peasants and residents amid widespread looting. Jewish communities flee Moldavian towns as disturbances spread.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Vastul
Jansy
Jassy
Vasini
Botosahni
Botorahn
Miners Split From I W W In Goldfield Vote
In Goldfield Nevada miners vote 1120 to 768 to hold meetings apart from the Industrial Workers of the World signaling a likely withdrawal from the I W W. The move is seen as favoring negotiations on pay and hours and could affect the ongoing strike. The decision follows tensions within the Western Federation of Miners. Sacramento Valley floods threaten vast farmland and strain communities. The Sacramento River reaches record levels with dire forecasts echoing 1904. Transvaal Parliament opens under the new constitution in Pretoria with the Earl of Selborne addressing key labor questions.
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Goldfeld
Nev
Goldfield
Diamondfield
Western Federation of Miners
Dietelor
Egypt Council approves irrigation plan for Ammonian water reserve
The council advances a proposal to raise water storage by about twenty percent at the Ammonian reserve, aiming to bolster irrigation. Officials estimate annual gains between 17 million and 20 million dollars, with full completion targeted for 97,000,000.
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Anator Milan Wores
Norton Keypt
Ely
Central American War Deepens With Narrow Fronts
Washington reports say Nicaragua has pressed a rapid campaign across Honduras and Salvador with light casualties amid shifting alliances. Choluteca in Honduras sees fighting tied to Salvadoran support as revolutions ripple through the region. Cus sabe Guatemala stay neutral as each nation disclaims responsibility for the conflict.
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Washington
Tegueigalpa
Londuran
Nicarax
Honduran
Salvador
Choluteca
Honduras
Euibeak
Nicaragua
Cussica
Guatemala
Prospects of a Gigantic Railroad Strike
Negotiations falter as 50,000 trainmen vote to strike over wage changes. Rail executives claim they have conceded all they can as major railroads with 95,000 miles of track and 220 million dollars annual pay stand firm. Union factions seek a 12 4 percent raise and a nine hour day, while general managers offer a one percent raise.
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Chicago
Wrat
Agery
Oto Tal Atanda
Railroal
Tetween H
Railway Upton
Overal
Railroad Accidents Reported by Interstate Commission
A late bulletin summarizes recent period findings from the Interstate Commerce Commission on railroad collisions. It notes 448 such accidents, attributing many to operator negligence and fatigue. Twenty people killed, with first-class fatalities making up about 70 percent of the total, and medical or financial implications highlighted.
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New York
Terly Bulletin
Interstate Commerce
Retrenching Debates and Graft In San Francisco The Headlines
Fragmented tidbits recount retrenchment debates in San Francisco utilities committee, a cross street trolley rebirth, and remarks by Alexander O Grady. The Orient liner Trampal brings updates from Tremont with wrecked Watts crew aboard and questions about a pool merger. A U S court inquiry and war era energy bids are noted with various officials involved.
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San Francisco
Vine Hebdlin
Huepal Lin Utilities Committee
Alexander O'Grady
Wiles
Bert
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Hyper Graphical Union
Jeremiah Mahoney
Butte Stationay Engineers’ Union
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Aleck McGowan
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Hinev Merkelsen
Portland
H. A. Andree
Weather Bureau
Bieber
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Eb, Jackson
Wio
Medicine Dun
Reno
Willie Phillips
John Kelly
Antelin
George H. Trwin
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Ehtep
Commie Thinkie
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Alinin
Briber Coal Company
Curban Furetys Mountain
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Bowiti
Waliie Enenhetil
Aualiothe
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Roumae Nian
Hucharest Ag
Danube
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de Mergen
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