Regional Finance and Projects Across the Northwest
Reports show Wahkiakum County total assessment at 747538 dollars and Chehalis at 1426385. Notes on port improvements at Westport, a Stevens County fair in Meyers Falls from Sept 29 to Oct 1, and a state school fund increase of 21020.13 dollars since April. Calculations cover railway freight, wool and ore shipments, and new buildings in Montana and Idaho.
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Wahkiakum
Chehalis County
Westport
Stevens County Fair Association
Meyers Falls
Board of Audit and Control
Ellensburg
Quillayute River
Eastern Washington Hospital
Pomeroy
Snake River
Riparia
Portland
H. V. Bayley
Port Townsend
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Fair Grounds
Livingston
Virginia City
Bozeman
Townsend
Northern Pacific Company
Fergus County
Northern Montana
Milk River
Chinook
New Coal Company
Gebo
Montana
C. H. Evers
J. B. Long
Sycamore, Ill
Sealing Crew Returns From Cocos Island Treasure Quest
The steamer Aurora reached Victoria with its sealing captain passengers after a fruitless search for legend treasure on Cocos Island. Mrs. Brennan hoped a map from her husband would reveal riches, while C Harford said he had located treasure, a claim contested by crew noting many holes on the island.
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Victoria
B. C
Aurora
Cocos Island
Brennan
C. Harford
Railway Owns Land in Washington After Court Decision
In Tacoma Washington Aug 16 a United States court decision grants 200000 acres in Clarke and Cowlitz counties to the Northern Pacific railway. The ruling holds that under the May 3 1870 congressional resolution and the Portland Tacoma route location these lands were not reserved or appropriated and thus were granted to the company.
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Tacoma
Wash
United States
Clarke and Cowlitz Counties
Northern Pacific Railway
Congress
Portland
DUNKARDS LOOK TO ROCKFORD FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Polo Illinois August 16 The executive committee of the Dunkards denomination meets to decide the site for next year’s national conference. Rockford Illinois appears favored as the host city given needs for a 6000 seat tabernacle and lodging for over 5000 delegates at nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo
Denomination of Dankards
Rockford
New Atlantic Steamship Line Set for London Service
The Wilson Furness Leyland steamship interests will start a passenger line from New York to London in late September. Five ships of 10 000 gross tonnage are nearing completion as the Atlantic Transport Company and the National line face competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Mail and Express
Wilson-Furness-Leyland Steamship Interests
London
Atlantic Transport Company
National Line
Wilson-Furness- Leyland
Longest Service on the Bench by Justice Field
Justice Stephen J Field of the United States Supreme Court has surpassed Chief Justice Marshall as the longest serving member of the bench. Appointed in 1863 by Lincoln, Field is in his 81st year and shows no sign of retirement, though he has reached the retirement age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
John A. Marshall
Justice Field
Marshall
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Bold burglars break jail in Rawlins escape
Five prisoners Thomas Tracey James Carroll Jas Gray John Doyle and William Moore jailed for Carbon county Jackson's store burglary two months earlier gagged bound the jailer seized keys and escaped with valuables from the jail in Rawlins Wyoming last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
The
Tribune
Rawlins
Wyo
Thomas Tracey
James Carroll
Jas. Gray
John Doyle
William Moore
Jackson
Carbon
Goddess of Plenty at Spokane Fair Chosen for Walla Walla
Miss Rose Blalock has been elected to represent Walla Walla as the Goddess of Plenty at the Spokane fruit fair.
Drowned Teen in Willamette Near Symons Landing
Bert Jones, 16, son of A. Jones of Brooks, drowned while bathing with two brothers in the Willamette River near Symons landing in Salem on Sunday.
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Salem, Or
Bert Jones
A. Jones
Brooks
Willamette
Symons Landing
Co operative Klondike Party Heads West From Boston
Arthur A. Seymour leads the Haverhill Mining Company expedition heading by steamer Humboldt from Seattle to St Michael's and Dawson City. Each member invested 1000 with profits shared equally. backing comes from additional sources. The party includes Charles H. Moseley and A B Rogers with expert miner Mr Williams advising. They arrived in Boston in August and outfitted locally with top quality gear.
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Seattle
Wash
Klondike
New England
Arthur A. Seymour
Charles H. Moseley
Boston Herald
A. EB. Rogers
Norwich
Conn
Boston
Haverhill Mining Company
Seymour
Haverhill
Mass
Utica
N. Y
Williams
California
Telegraph
Humboldt
St. Michael's
Dawson City
The Wounded Prince in Paris Duel Update
Prince Henri of Orleans, wounded in a duel with the count of Turin, rested quietly after a night deemed satisfactory though unconfirmed rumors of worsening condition and fever circulated. Italian challenger General Albertone withdrew his claim, and rumors said Rome may excommunicate the duelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prince Henri of
Orleans
Turin
Albertone
Prince Henri
Andree Message Reaches Hamsterfest Searcher Vessel
The Vossische Zeitung cites a Hamnerfest dispatch stating a searcher for Herr Andree aboard a fast steamer met the sealing ship Aiken around July 22. The captain reports a crewman shot a pigeon bearing a note to Aftonbladt Stockholm reading Eighty-two degrees passed Good journey North ward Andree. Date of the message unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Hammerfest
Norway
Herr Andree
Aiken
North Cape
Seven Islands
Lapland
Aftonbladt
Stockholm
Andree
Five Days To Relocate After Central City Fatal Stabbing
A midnight visit by about a hundred citizens to Russell Gulch saloon in Central City led to a demand that proprietor leave camp within five days after Alex Goddard was fatally stabbed. Four Austrians await examination behind closed doors amid crowded streets and fear of lynching.
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Denver
Col
Times
Central City
Russell Gulch
Alex Goddard
Goddard
Bulgaria Premier Seeks Turkish Aid In War Backing
In Vienna on August 16 a Hungarian paper cites Bulgarian premier Sterloff saying Bulgaria first relied on Russia then Austria, finding no aid from Europe. He states Prince Ferdinand turned to Turkey and would kiss the Sultan’s hand rather than abase himself before Europe, promising Turkey 100,000 soldiers if war comes.
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Vienna
M. Sterloff
Bulgaria
Russia
Austria
Europe
Ferdinand
Turkey
Costa of Italy Dies After Long Public Service
Rome reports Signor Costa minister of justice died on August 16 after a lengthy career in public service. Shortly before death he sent a farewell telegram to King Humbert expressing personal regards and gratitude.
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Rome
Signor Costa
Humbert
Hong Kong Import Trade Hit by Silver Decline
The fall in silver prices depresses mood in Hong Kong's import trade, affecting buyers and merchants and signaling tighter market conditions for metal-related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Fiends in Kalispell County Case Of Rape Prominent Citizen Accused
Kalispell Montana August 16 complaint filed in justice court charging L N Parent about 55 with rape of 13 year old daughter of W E Halford. Parent waived examination ordered jailed bond of 2000. He has lived in Kalispell. member of G A R post. Indignation high. Flathead county a hotbed for such crimes as four of five term court cases are rape.
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Kalispell
Mont
Justice Court
L. N. Parent
W. E. Halford
G. A. R. Post
Flathead County
Cyclone Wrecks Buildings Near Hagarman New York
A west to east cyclone near Hagarman in Amsterdam suburb wrecked several buildings. Three barns collapsed and John Harteg’s house was destroyed injuring Mrs. Harteg who was hospitalized. Damage runs to thousands as crops suffer. Lightning caused further losses across upstate New York including a $20,000 saw mill in Copenhagen.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Hagarman
John Harteg
Harteg
New York
Copenhagen
Lewis County
Planknelli
Fulton County
Robinson and Son
Broad Albina
Strike for Higher Pay Delays Puget Sound Fortifications
Port Townsend August 16 workers on Puget Sound fortification projects strike over wage disputes with contractors. Laborers earned $1.65 daily and self boarded but now must pay $4.50 weekly for board. Men refuse to work unless paid $2 per eight hour day. agencies won’t supply laborers for less than $2 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Puget Sound
Kansas to Hear License Battle Over Mutual Life License
Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall and Attorney General Boyle faced a court move as Judge Horton served notice that on September 11 Judge John A. Williams in Wichita will hear a bid to force McNall to license the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in Kansas. If refused, McNall could face jail.
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Topeka
Kan
Horton
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Boyle
Webb McNall
John A. Williams
Wichita
McNall
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kansas
Williams
Colorado
Reciprocal Tariff Concessions Between U S and France
Negotiations began after the tariff act took effect with Secretary Sherman, Assistant Secretary Howell, and the French ambassador agreeing to meet soon to draft a new reciprocal tariff concessions agreement under section 3 of the act.
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Washington
Sherman
Howell
Treasury Department
Torpedo Boat Flotilla Authorized on Atlantic Coast
Acting Secretary Roosevelt today named Lt. W. W. Kimball as commanding officer of an Atlantic torpedo boat flotilla to include six ships the Rodgers Porter Ericsson Cush ing Foote and Dupont. The fleet should be fitted for cruising and rendezvoused at New York by October 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
W. W. Kimball
Atlantic
Rodgers
Porter
Ericsson
Cushing
Foote
Dupont
New York
Fire destroys Tunis Lumber Mills in Baltimore blaze
A lightning strike last night set the Tunis Lumber Company’s large saw and planing mills at Water Street ablaze. The fire caused about $600,000 in damage before being brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tunis Lumber Company
Water Street
Record of misfortunes and progress worldwide in 1897
A wide range of items covers international finance and politics, strikes, and technology. Posadowski-Wehner named to lead the Reichsbank alongside the chancellor, while Cuba sees battles in Matanzas and Weyler resigns. Notes on rail earnings gains, refinery transfers, a Danish ice boat venture, and a large Oregon sheep drive. Also reports on labor clashes, a Chinese-tanin disease in a Pennsylvania tannery, a self-inflicted death by a southern racing figure, and appointments to Russia and Notre Dame gatherings.
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Posadowski-Wehner
Germany
Havana
Matanzas
Vladivostock
Denmark
Europe
American Glucose Company of
Peoria
J. A. Knowlin
Livestock Commission
Kansas City
Oregon
Kansas
Knowlin
Albert Coal Company
Lethbridge Canada
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Chicago Sugar Refining Company
Glucose Sugar Refining Company of
New Jersey
Coffeen
Tfl
Frank Campbell
Bradley
Coffeen Coal and Copper Company
Falls Creek
China
W. H. Sharpe
Gallatin, Tenn
Alaska Klondike rush seen blocked by season and terrain
Boise Idaho August 16 two leading state figures H P Beastman and A J McNab returned from Alaska aboard the wrecked Mexico. McNab says entry to the Klondike this fall is impossible due to Dyea pass conditions and the approach via the Stikine river with boats or packing from the mouth. He cites 500 people at Dyea awaiting passage, 350 tons of supplies, 70 horses and 60 pack Indians, with 20 cents per pound packing, and notes winter arrives September 15 making movement impractical.
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Boise
Idaho
H. P Beastman
A. J. McNab
Alaska
Mexico
McNab
British Columbia
Dyea
Klondike
McNabb
Polly, Stewart
Stikine
Bryan Welcomed in Montana by Large Anaconda Crowd
Anaconda Montana August 16 1904 12000 residents gathered at the driving park to hear William Jennings Bryan during a silver champion demonstration. Bryan spoke an hour and a quarter on the money question with remarks by Senator Mantle and Congressman Hartman. Mrs Bryan received enthusiastic cheers and a hotel reception followed. Bryan party to Hamilton tomorrow as guests of Marcus Daly.
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Bryan
Senator Mantle
Hartman
Hamilton
Marcus Daly
Klondike party advises delaying trip to spring
Walla Walla reporters report from Dyea that prospectors crowded the trail to the Klondike face poor odds this season. The Walla Walla group urges would be prospectors to wait until spring and take the St Michael route. Some men sell outfits and plan to return home, while the party treks to cross the pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
David Stokes
Frank Villa
William Turpin
Klondike
Dyea
St. Michael's
Wright Dies of Apoplexy at Home in North Adams
Congressman Ashley B. Wright was found dead in his Summer street sitting room at 10 pm Saturday. Mrs. Wright, returning from a walk, found him on the floor. doctors could not aid him. Medical Examiner Brown cites apoplexy as the probable cause. Wright had been in unusually good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Ashley B. Wright
Summer Street
Brown
Wright
Spreckels Takes Over The Call In San Francisco
The Call announces John D. Spreckels as proprietor with Charles M. Shortridge signing a note resigning due to ill health and other business duties. W. S. Leak will handle management for Spreckels, with no immediate changes in policy or staff.
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San Francisco
The
Call
John D. Spreckels
Charles M. Shortridge
Leak
Spreckels
Ohio man sells wife for $100 sparks unusual trade tale
An Ohio man has sold his wife for $100 and a man in Missouri has traded his wife for a mule. The remark suggests a revival of commercial activity, though details remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Missouri
Robbers Hold Up Yellowstone Park Coaches
Two masked highwaymen robbed several Yellowstone National Park transportation coaches near the Canyon hotel to Norris Geyser basin, taking about 000. The drivers were ordered to gallop and loot was taken. no passengers hurt. Troops pursued, with two suspects tracked along the lake shore and a steamer to cross the lake planned for pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Lake
Wyo
Yellowstone National Park
Canyon Hotel
Norris Geyser Basin
Colonel Young
Norris
Beet Sugar Project Explored in Grand Valley
Hon James Wilson secretary of agriculture and C F Saylor visit Denver to study beet sugar culture in the Grand valley. Colonel Balcolm of New York outlines the Plateau Grand irrigation plan and a 30 000 acre tract for a beet sugar factory costing 300 000 dollars. The plan aims to farm 80 000 acres in Mesa County and 200 000 in Grand County Utah under the desert act. The climate in the Grand valley is cited as especially suited for beet sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
James Wilson
C. F. Saylor
Grand Valley
Grand Junction
Balcolm
New York
Plateau-Girand
Colorado
Plateau-Grand Canal
Grand River
Mesa County
Grand County
Utah
United States
Wagon W ent Over the Grace in Wallace Idaho
A Coeur d Alene Grocery Company delivery wagon overturned on a southern Wallace hill injuring the driver seriously. The unidentified new employee was taken to Holland hospital unable to speak. witnesses saw no one others present. The cause was suspected to be a fall onto a stump or rock or a horse kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Grocery Company
Holland
Duel in Paris Leaves Nobles Wounded in 26 Minutes
The count of Turin and Prince Henri of Orleans dueled with swords at Bois Marcchaux Vacresson. H Leontieff served as umpire. Five engagements occurred, two at close quarters. Prince Henri sustained two serious wounds to the right shoulder and abdomen, while the count of Turin suffered a wound to the right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count of
Turin
Prince Henri of
Orleans
Bois Marcchaux Vacresson
H. Leontieff
Prince Henri
Fire kills child in Wasco tent tragedy
A tent fire in Wasco Oregon on Saturday night claimed the life of a six year old child from the Huck family as a candle left burning too low started the blaze. Mr Huck was overcome by smoke while attempting to rescue the child and suffered severe burns to his hands feet and legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco, Or
C. Huck
Boy’s Fatal Burn From Playing With Matches
The three year old son of W N Harris of Olympia Washington was seriously burned when he lit a bunch of matches. The flames caught his clothes and before help arrived he sustained severe injuries to the body and face. He died at 7 50 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
W. N. Harris
England Sees One Woman In Six Earning A Living
A survey suggests that in England about one woman in six earns her own living. In Germany a curious gift for the deaf conceals a tiny ear trumpet inside a tan stick. The Russian imperial crown is valued at £1,200,000.
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England
Germany
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Spokane
Henry T. Ray
Bragaw
George E. Roberts
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Rathdrum
Genesee
Boise County
Gallatin
Keown
Bagsley
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Chemical Department
Agricultural College of Montana
Railway
Hanford
Dunkards
Rockford, Il
Wilson-Furness-Leyland Interests
Stephen Vield
Goddess of
Arthur A. Lemour
Mind Reader
Albertine
Henri
Will Dix
Henri of Orleans
Pigeon
Soapland
Explorer
Sultan
Italy
Mirathead County
William Bliss
District Court
W. R. Schultz
America
Insurance Commissioner of Kansas
Agauin
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Lieut. Kimball
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
St. Louis
Hitchcock
Ethan Allen
Fort Ticonderoga
Weyler
Cuba
Pittsburg
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Samuel Gompers
Eli Burney
Whitehead
Ala
Rogers
Texas
National Prison Association
Austin
International Congress of Pharmaceutical Chemists
Brussels
Internal Revenue
O. M. Welburn
Federal Grand Jury
Priests’ Eucharist League
University of Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Archbishop Elder
Cincinnati
Anaconda
Ashley Wright
J. D. Spreckles
Shortridge
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