Imperial Edict Bans Boycott While China Seeks Treaty Talks
China places the boycott of American products under imperial ban and orders viceroys and provincial governors to suppress the movement. The edict, reported from Oyster Bay, emphasizes the long friendship with the United States and urges restraint as negotiations on a new treaty proceed. Shanghai notes a softened anti-American impact and a strong demand for tonnage to Newchwang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
China
State Department
Washington
Rockhill
Eame
United States
Shanghai
Modifications in Anglo Japanese Treaty Stir London Debate
London observers report definite signing of the new Anglo Japanese alliance with possible binding duties for each side. The Daily Telegraph claims the pact reinforces Portsmouth terms and checks Russian moves, while speculation grows that India could fall within the treaty's sphere and broaden Britain’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Great Britain
The
Daily Telegraph
Portsmouth
China
Japan
India
Depew Company Pays Debt to Equitable Life
New York Sept 4 The Equitable Life Assurance Society reports full repayment by the Depew Improvement Company of 293950 82 covering principal and interest The payment settles the loan and clears Sen Depews name amid disputed reports President Morton lauds the adjustment and releases three letters detailing the transaction and its public reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Depew Improvement Company
Paul Morton
Mr. Morton
Equitable
Wace
Depew
Improvement Company
The
Equitable Society
Re, Ae
Lepew
Oregon Railway & Navigation to face new rate law charge
RARROAD MUST APPEAR. O. 8. & M. Must Answer Charge of Vie olating New Commission Law. Olympia, Aug. 31. The Oregon Railway & Navigation Company will be served with a citation to appear before the railroad commission to answer the charge of violating the section relating to joint rates. The company has thirty days to appear. Hearing set for Colfax, origin of the complaint, first since state railroad commission organized, likely early October. Chairman Fairchild and officials conferred on procedure. papers not yet prepared. Codé & McKensie of Colfax light plant say formal complaint and evidence will be ready shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. 8
Olympia
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Railroad Commission
New Commission
Colfax
State Railroad Commission
Fairchild
Atkinson
MacDonald
Falkner
Codé & McKensie
Court martial ordered for Commander Young after Bennington inquiry
Secretary Bonaparte orders Commander Lucien Young to face court martial for neglect of official duty and orders Ensign Wade tried for neglect of duty. He rejects the finding that the Bennington was in good and efficient condition and notes laxity in engineering and valve maintenance. The secretary approves survivors' behavior after the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Lucien Young
Wade
Young
Ihs
Court of Inquiry
Bennington
Hague Conference May Follow Peace
Washington reports indicate a renewed push for a Hague conference after the Russia Japan peace treaty is signed. President Roosevelt’s calls and notes to the powers point toward a third circular to trigger talks, with signatories awaiting the end of hostilities before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
The
Hague
Root
Geron Nomura
Mikedo
Orvin Kincaid Dies at 84 in Mount Vernon
Orvin Kincaid of Mount Vernon died at St Elizabeth's hospital Sedro Woolley at 8 oclock yesterday afternoon aged 84 He was a member of the first territorial legislature of Washington and helped build the first house on the Skagit River His death marks a link to the early Washington era in Mount Vernon Washington August 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Wash
Orvin Kincaid
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Sedro Woolley
Kincaid
Washington
Skagit River
Japan Agrees To Immediate Armistice And Treaty Drafting
Portsmouth N H September 1 Japan through Baron Komura agrees to immediate armistice. Takahira meets Baron de Rosen prepares terms while Witte aims to sign a complete treaty by mid next week. Drafting by de Martens and Dennison proceeds with careful wording to avoid future disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Japan
Baron Komura
Takahira
Baron de Rosen
Baron Rosen
Witte
Linevitch
Oyama
de Martens
Ison
Norway drift toward republic gains ground says Waldenstrom
Dr D Waldenstrom a Swedish politics figure and ally of King Oscar visits Chicago and says Norway appears to drift toward a republic while monarchist supporters lose ground. He notes Norway may still have a king but Republican forces are advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Chicago
D. Waldenstrom
Oscar
Rikedag
Waldenstrom
Harriman Lines Order 75 Coaches and 5,336 Cars
Harriman lines approve a historic order for 75 extra long coaches at about 14 000 each costing 750 000, plus 5 200 freight cars and 136 locomotives. Deliveries set for 1906 and covering lines west of Ogden including Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line Shasta and Pacific Coast lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman Lines
Chicago
Shasta Route
Pacifico Coast Line
Rockefeller Contemplates Large Charitable Gifts
New York August 31 The Herald cites a high authority that John D Rockefeller plans substantial philanthropy. The selection method will rest on guidance from his son John D Rockefeller Jr who has left the Adirondacks with his retill buttons to be made prep BernG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Seow York
Herald
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Adirondecks
Governor stands firm on penitentiary dismissals
Gov Mead will discharge Capt Wood and seven penitentiary staff tied to pre election registration irregularities in Walla Walla. Warden Rees to fill vacancies gradually to avoid crippling operations. Local politicians urged recantation, but the executive maintained a closed incident stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walls
Wood
State Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Mead
Rees
Gov. Mead
Ankeny
Pauly
Cornwell
Friends
Trolley to Portland from Puget Sound
Seattle dispatch reports Philadelphia capitalists with Pacific Northwest electric rail interests backing a plan to connect Portland and Seattle by an electric line. Negotiations with Tacoma Seattle Portland Olympia and other cities are under way to gauge potential business and engineers will map the route with low gradients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Philadelphia
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Tacoma
Olympia
F. R. Brown
Portland Consolidated Railway Company
San Francisco
Portland Oregonian
Brown
Puget Sound
Columbia
Clarke County
Washington
Vancouver
Portland Consolidated Railway
Clark and Seligmann
Escalator Lifts Wagons Up Cleveland Hill
A 420 foot moving roadway in Cleveland raises wagons sixty five feet at a one to six and a half grade. It carries seven to eight teams at once, moves almost two miles per hour, and requires two to three minutes per climb. The surface ascends while horses ride it motionless to the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Gamboa
Albujuela
Santa Barbara
Cruces
Chagres
Torrent River Threatens Panama Canal Project
Observations on the Chagres river show flood control needs for Panama Canal work. Americans report a dam at 185 feet could replace the French plan, saving about 27.9 million dollars while ensuring dry season storage and safer diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Company
Chagres River
Cana
Chagres
Bas Obispo
Obispo
San Pablo
Remarkable Engraving Feat On a Pin Head
An engraver from the United States bureau of engraving and printing shows two alphabets a date and a name on a pin head only sixty five one thousandths of an inch wide magnified over 5000 times the underside hosts the second alphabet. Also a humorous Irish peasant dialogue excerpt and brief anecdotal quips on jury and gossip behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rarroad
Rvin Kincaid
de’ Martens
Dennison
Navy Yard
Vladivostok
Republic
Lincoln Place
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Robert J. Collier
James H. Beatty
Idaho
Panama Canal
Tiana
Liverpool
Carlingford Lough
Pat
R. B. Marston
Fabing Gazette
Paull
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!