davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
The big strike situation now shows the lll before the
REPORTS FROM
FLOOD DISTRICT
Estimates Of the Damage to
Crops and Farms are
Craving Up

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PORTLAND, July 13 - Telephone
communication has been re-established
with Mitchell, the town which was
nearly destroyed by a cloudburst yes
terday. So far no other deaths are re-
ported other than Martin Smith, and
Mrs. Bethune. The man who rode
ahead to warn the people at George IL
still missing. The damage estimates
are crawling up and show the crops
and farm houses swept away in the
valley for many miles.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
RAILROAD SITUATION FAVORABLE
PLANS ASSUMING TANGIBLE SHARE
President Elliott Of the Northern Pacific Speaks
Encouragingly Of the Situation, Gives
Assurances Of Construction

President Elliott. OF the Northern
Pacific and q party Of ofI1cials arrived
in the city at $50 last evening on q
special train over the company line
having left Spokane during yesterday
morning. While enroute the special
was taken over the Pennington and
Genesee branches where the entire
party inspected the lines OF the COM
pany. The arrival OF these prominent
ofacials Of the Northern Pacific excites
the greatest speculation and the preai-
dent Of the Northern Pacific coming at
this time accompanied by all the high
er ofncials OF the road II significant OF
much importance without question.
That the trip II not being made for
pleasure IL not denied BY Mr.. Elliott.
He has been frank enough to state that
the trip u not merely one OF ordinary
inspection. He has said the words that
give the assurance that within the
very near future construction work of
soms kind will be inaugurated by the
Northern Pacific but he has avoided
giving any tangible information al to
where the work In to be done or when
II IN to start. Mr.. Elliott IL Q forceful
man. He IL congenial and not In
clined to ignore the importance Of the
Of this country. He was
seen last night by The Teller reporter
. few minutes after the arrival Of the
train and very courteously answered
the questions propounded to him. He
talked giowingly OF the prospects for
the early development Of the country
tributary 70 Lewiston. During the con-
versation he was asked II there vas
any truth in the report that his COM
pany was to build another line out Of
Lewiston. He replied: 1T II vesy
evident that the Lewiston country
nse1s more transportation facilities and
Il = true that Il would be to the inter-
ssts Of the Northern Pacific to help the
aevelopment Of this territory. We WIN
DeoSahsy build another line at some
lstufe tins but When I an mt abb -
~. AAvs unAas bat eoe trip - SAiD
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Parker spent his usual quiet day.
sheehan left for New York this morn
ing and while there the date Of the
meeting OF the national committee will
be fixed. Practically all the interven-
ing time until election will be spent by
the candidate at Esopus. there viii be
no swing around circle but toward the
last he win visit . few Of the largest
cities where the fight y hottest. Cleve-
land will deliver one address but Bry-
ans intentions here are unknown. To
date no congratulations have come
from the Nebraskan,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
BETRAYED
~ eSs --=-.
BY COUR1|ER
Elegantly Dressed Woman Sup
olicates Frederick William for
Redress of Wrongs

,snec,al Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BERLIN, July 13.-While the crown
nrince was riding from Potsdam at the
head Of the guards today an elegantly
dressed young woman carrying a baby
threw herself before the Princes
horse. Asked what she desired she
.a;d she was an oflicer's daughter and
an orphan, that a prominent courtier
had betrayed and deserted her, she
asked that ne be sought by the Prince
and that ne compel him to marry her.
frederick William promised to report
the case to the kaiser and placed the
petitioner in the care Of the chaplain's
wife.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
THE STRIKERS ARE PEACEFUL
NO DEMONSTRATION OF VIOLENCE
President Donnelly Of the Butchers Union Says
That the Demands of the Lab0rers
Are Not Unreasonable

Especial Telegram 70 Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO. July ls.-Peaceful was
The condition Of affairs In the yards this
morning. The strikers were to be seen
talking over the situation but there was
no disorder except in case where .
number of Poles upset couple Of
cinder wagons. Eighty negroes were
saken into the plants last night to as
s's' in transferring the beef to the COOL
era Most of the work being done 10 in
'ne nature Of a cleanup. getting odds
.na ends together. Several hundred
police are within easy reach Of the
YARDS should trouble appear. President
oonheiy OF the butchers union this
morning said to Scrfpps representa-
uve tnat all that was being asked Of
"e packers Is that an 1874 cents an
~ view Of the fact that the average
nour De the minimum for iaborers and
'.k'ns time in nearly all departments
,ess than forty hours per week it
u'u readily be seen that the unions
-. "hos are reasonable. All independ-
-. @ companies Dcnnelly said, ere pay
much higher rate than the union
'ne trust companies to pay.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Especial Telegram to Evening Telier.l
OYSTER BAY, July 13.--No visitors
came to- see the president this morn
ing and no appointments were made for
the day. Secretary Loeb explained to
the Pennsylvania miners committee.
that called yesterday. that they would
have been able to see the president II
he had been allowed to make an ap-
pointment for them but the spokesman
was dictatorial and ugly.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MANILA. July 1.-TWO hundred
lives were lost and two million dollars
worth Of damage resulted from q
cloudburst at San Juan ana Delmonts.
The rain fell incessantly for twenty
hours and reached the unprecedented
aggregate Of seventeen inches. In San
Juan boats are the only method Of
communication. The people are seek.
ing safety In the hills.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

section ana consequently am mo9 tnGr@s
oughly familiar with the reecurcao =.
this country. In view Of tn 6net tt
railroad construction y ons u a. =
sibilittss at some future date IL c.
pany sent Mr.. Pearson. our eAler 60!
gineer. over the ground racentIy go
the importance attached = thie -
bility requires that III ~ =
should acquaint themselves WITH go
conditions appertaining % their 6epmre
ments. We will 20 70 Sites anA fVuun
there will leave by private conveynao0s
for Grangeville and return u Low1D-
ton over the prairie ana npounenon
route. We expect to arrive hene Thnsu--
day evening and Friday nacsnlne unnl
take the steamer for nspasta. Ft
that point We will join our special trm1n
and expect to spend soupe time on -
Waiia Walla branch looking sver sne
lines"
Mr.. Elliott there ID report IN oar~
culation that yonr patty = Go1nw
to the prairie country - look INTO -
condition OF the proposed I,ew1etoD-
Graneeville electric linsV
a4 W. ~ss~'s As<SsssssA8 ~ ~ VyDG18S3
line. At least they have nA1s no no-
position to MS
In It probability that - ee1npany
win build = line from LeWo1ten ~ on-
meet 1t some point below Aoso On yw
Hunt line or Pasco branehe = % -
know much about the roa6 Apwu ~
river and do not know anytAlng absue
our 9uTveya Ny trim - - rsV~
route at this time II to - what q
looks liks. have never hsea ever thne
route before and am interested m Isdk-
ing Il over"
Mr.. Elliott eahnot you sivs some en-
couraGement relative 70 the somp0p
building the present ysass -N0e
whatever In fact We are nc4 inforxe0
- to what the dirsctess aDose ~
viii % along those llnea - eouo
there are eoaaitieas thd1 ssusennao
artse Which nscsssatase fnneaInAns
tcsatiassa % Snds -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
FILLING PLACES
Asmsar's Manager Says They Will
| Cortinue 70 Slaughter

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
ST. LOUIS. July 13-Despite the fact
that forty-five hundred employees Of the
four large packing houses struck. Ar
mOur's manager claims that the COM
pany WIN continue to slaughter. that
enough men have been secured In the
course Of the day to fill the plac ~ va
Gated. Other packers make similar
statements. There has been no dcmon-
are prepared for trouble.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Especial Telegram 10 Evening Tsaler)
OMAHA. Neb.. July 1S.-F1fty-nve
hundred strikers are now out Of the
packing plants The packers declare
they will run their plants and are said
TO Be Offering - cents an hour and
board and lodging for men, Cots are
beins un)oadsd at the plants. generally
t. eituAtton = Quiet though ono man
|was beaten mp thjs morning while
ooeldpg boS WoFk
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
TRADE vulTuREs
New York Butchers Lost no Time IN
Boosting ths Price Of Meat

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, July 13.-Thirty-fiye
hundred butchers and other employees
toined the meat strike this morning.
The packers called on the police for
protection which was granted. The re-
tailers lost no time in boosting UP
prices cents.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
THE LAND OF BALLOONS
France Again Puts Forth Her Claim
for Supremacy IN Asronutics

Especial Telegram 70 Evening Teller.)
MONTPELIER, France. July Is
Count Delavaul ascended in his new
alrship this morning and remained for
an hour over the sea. watched by tor
pedo destroyers. The experiment ID
reported as successful.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
cHRisTENEo ev MRS. cHoArE
Largest Steamship Ever Built in Enc
land Launched Today at Glasgow

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
GLASGOW, July 13.-The new Cum
ard liner Caronia Of $1,000 tons, the
largest steamship ever built in England
was launched today. Mrs. Choate. wife
Of Ambassador Choate christened the
ship.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
NO DesERrloNs
o&rikina Packers stand Pat With no
Break in the Ranks

KANSAS CITY. July 13.-There were
no desertions in the packing strikers
ranks this morning nor did the packers
hire laborers in the packing house. The
district Is comparatively deserted this
morning. There are no extra police on
duty.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
REPORT OF GREAT LOSS
TO JAPANESE AGAIN Up
A Russian of the General Staff Officially States
That in Attack of the Tenth
Japs Lost $4,000

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. July 1s.-A
Russian OF the general stan ofllcially
states to viceroy Alexieff, that he has
been informed that the Japanese attack
on the Port Arthur positions In the
night of the tenth was repulsed with
enormous loss and stated that the cas-
$4,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
Five Thessand Homeless

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BERLIN. Ju1y 13.-Five thousand
persons are homeless, four hundred
houses have been destroyed a. the re-
suits of fire in the town of Proxysucha.
Russia. ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Especial Telexram - Dveniag Tellar.l
LONDON, July Il--Ine Evening
Star Of Tien Tsin, reports . thousand
Japanese killed In an unsuccessful at
tempt to take Port Arthur from the
land uade
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13

Especial Telegram 70 Evening Tsllsr.l
LONDON. July IA st. Peters,
burg correspondent telegraphs sen.
aational rumor to the effect that the
Japanese after their terrible repulse Of
Monday night. attacked the Port Ar
thur positions with . new force and
succseded in taking them. The meas
age concludes: "Rumor seems incrsdi-
hln -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
Nearing Liae Yang

NOuUO OWO vUW0
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. July 1s.-The
Gazette, today reports that the Japan
ese patrols have reached = point twelve
miles from Liao Yang.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
OFFERING NINETEEN CENTS

Packers Determined 70 Run Plants An
osFsrins Inducements For Men
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-13
SENSATIONAL RuMoR

Japansss Aftsr Rspulss 81 Monday Ns.
new the Attack end Take 0sfsnsss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Showers Spoil Pleasure.

The showers of Sunday afternoon
nut Il damper on the cnjoyme mt OF nun
dreds Of pleasure seekers VINO hau
planned trips for the day to the many
resorts in the vicinity of the CITY
There WAS Il threat of showers III the
morning and this kept n few of the
faint hearted ut home, but the greater
number took chances and as result
many were wet. A large crowd went
TO Skowhegan. where they enjoyed tle
pleasures at Lakewood in spite OF the
disagreeable weather A few went I"
Bar Harbnr and many passed the day
at the ponds near he city. All those
who had cottages occupied them during
the day, but the day was dull one Mt
the waterside except for the fishing
which was very good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
DEXTER WON.
Fast Aggregation Of Penobscot Lads
Too Much for Pittsfield Players.

1t was large and enthusiastic
crowd that gathered at Hunnewell
Field, Saturday afternoon, to witness
the second game of the season between
Dexter's professional aggregation and
the Pittsfield boys.
1t was predicted that there would be
something doing when these teams
tried conclusions again. and the pre-
diction was entirely correct. Both
teams were out to win. but Dexter had
the goods and proceeded to deliver
them to the tune of to 2, while the
big crowd Of Dexter rooters who ac-
companieu the team, rent the atmo-
sphere with cries and bowls that would
have awed a band of Apaches to sill
ence. Pittsfield's rooters were out in
full force and were not slow in making
themselves heard.
Dexter secured four Of her five runs
in the first two innings. by base on
halls. one or two hits. and series OF
errors and wild throws. After this the
locals steadied down and their oppo-
nents were compelled to wait until
the seventh inning for the fifth and
final score Of the game.
The features Of the game were the
batting of "Sharkey" Emerson. a beau
tiful one handed catch of liner by
McAllister. and the fielding Of c. Chad-
bourne Of Dexter. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
THE GOLDEN WEDDING
Of DIR. and Mrs. Eibridge varney Cele-
brated, Saturday.

&Tr and Mrs. Elbridge Varney, pa
ents of Wilder S. Varney of this city.
celebrated their golden wedding at
their home in Skowhegan, last Satur-
day. The affair was more of the ma
tu.e of reunion, for all four children
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Varney returned to
their native town for the celebration
These We're Mrs. II. c. Gage of Show
hogan; DIR. Fred E. .Varney of North
Chelmsford, Mass; Mrs. Frank Samp-
son of Penn Yam. N. Y: and Wilder
S. Varney Of Bangor. In addition to
these many others, including two great
grandchildren, were present.
Mr.. Varney is native of the town of
Skowhegan and is one of its oldest res
idents. Mrs. Varney is a native Of Sid
ney. Her family is, dead with the ex-
ception of one sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Var
ney We're the recipients of many hand
some ifts-BangOr Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Clover Club Meeting.

A special r'eetinG oc the Chouea
Club was held ut the home of MISS
Mary Exams, Saturday evening. Inc
following calendar committee were
elected: Addie nd All, @ Lawrence. ana
Lillian Kelley. Two pi, mics will be held
by the club, one in July and one in
August. The first one Will be heid on
July 81, at the r. p. kenrick cottage
at China pond. The following commit
tee will have charge Of affairs: MIS-.
Maud Burgess. Lillian Kelley and Jen-
ME Emery. The place has not been de-
c;dei upon for the August picnic. Mrs.
Mabel Merrill. Mrs. G. II. Knowles and
Maud McFadden were chosen to make
ARRANGEMENTS for this one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
ELEVEN TIC NINE.
Taconnct Club Defeats Waterville in
Close Game.

tn" Tacnnnct Club baseball team de-
i'at"d the Waterville team on the
Colby diIrl"rl, Satan cay afternoon, in
Il slow :;amo. ahnunding in errors and
- neral l"oyH playing on both sides.
Ndirr"ill' started in well. getting tour
'"liS III the first inning. after shutting
'"' la"nnnct men cut. but after that
TIE nom" team went to pieces and Ia
'"hh'' finally won 10y 4 score of IL To
= '1rl cool; WAS in the box for Wa
''rTIli" ana Sammy Iurd did the twirl-
"'T Tor TIcomet. Both men did fair
WORK INT received very poor support
IN" teams lined up as follows: Ia
'"''he' club-I.ihby. +. f.: Wiley. III. :;
tthS' l. f.: NeWenham, 3D.; Simpson,
G. Mill'tt. III; f. Simpson, s. s.; Hurd,
=: tln'ayson, c. f. Waterville-Wir-
l"H'S. W.; llrgarty. C. f.: C. Cook. n. ::
- iir%HrtN. s. s.: O'Donnell. Oh: IF.
COX r. T.: Wood g.: Norman. LIST b..
winters. l. f. John Taylor was UNI
Pre- ana gave eminent satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Death of Mrs. r. 0. T. Couillard.

The death of Mrs. Florence o. Tut
tie Coullard. widow of the late Charles
Caldwell Couillard, occurred at her
home on Western avenue at an early
hour. Saturday morning. and VIII come
MS u sad surprise to her many friends
i'm this vicinity.
t.rs. Couillard WAS the daughter or
Hiram and Sophia futile of Canaan.
She cam" to Watcrville when she was
two years Of age and resided in the
CITY until 1871. She was educated mere
and i'm the school at Ipswich. Mass.
After her marriage she resided in Port
land. Boston and Providence. X. l.,
where her husband occupied editorial
positions. returning to WaterVille IN
the spring of 1901. She is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Frances Atwood or
this city. and Mrs. Julia p. Lewis or
Genesoo. III. Mrs Lewis is visiting IN
Fairfield ut the present time. Never
of robust health Mrs. COuillard mas
been in rather a delicate and declining
state for some time and her death was
undoubtedly FASTENED by that of her
husband SO recently, as she was almost
passionately devoted to him and mas
failed steadily since his demise. Inc
, immediate cause of her death was a
complication of diseases from when
she had suffered for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Larrabee- Cousens.

The following from the Portland FIX
press of July I will be of interest to
many college men in this part of the
State:
"A home wedding took place, today,
at noon. at the residence Of the brides
uncle. Mr.. Winfield Cousens. Berkely
street, East End. when Mr.. Benjamin
True Larrabee and Miss Margaret Ma
rian Cousens were united in marriage
by Rev. Eugene Miller of Gorham. in
the presence of % near relatives of the
contracting parties. The Episcopal
ring service was used, Miss Bcrnict,
I.arrabce niece of the groom, acting:
as ring bearer. The parlor was pref :
tily decorated with evergreen and the
ceremony took place beneath an ever
green arch, intertwined with red roses.
The bride looked very sweet in a
gown of white and carried bouquet
of pinks. The groom was dressed in
the conventional costume of black.
After the ceremony congratulations
We're in order and refreshments were
served in the dining room. which W;t'
daintily decorated in pink and white.
"Roth the bride and groom ar" very
popular and many friends will wish
them much happiness in their new life.
MIR. I.arrabce is a member of tn" class
of 1904, University of Maine. and Mrs.
I.arrabec is a graduate OF NeStbro"K
High school i'm the class of 1901. At
80. the happy couple left for short
/ wedding trip. No cards We're issued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Baseball Teams Absence.

The Fairfield baseball team has been
having quite hard time of late irwin .
to arrange games with other teame ,rhav
nave mad four games arranged with diff
1erent teams within few days. and as
yet nave been unable to get a game.
saturday. they announced a game with
the North End team of waterville. and
they promised to be on the ground at ,
o'clock. They waited and waited. and
the crowd gathered to see the fun. but
no North End team appeared. AT lasr
they picked up a nine and played a prac.
tice game rather than get skunked rnev
have not as yet ascertained the reason
why the North End team failed 70 make
an appearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
had just graduated from the High
school and had planned to enter college
in the fall.
At Cascade Park, This Week.

A rafting good vaudeville show will
he given in the rustic theater at Cas-
cade park, all this week, the company
being james w. Germans Vaudeville
Stars. This company is one of the best
on the road and the opening perform
ance, this evening, should be attended
by a big crowd.
One of the brightest all-round come.
dams in the business is Andy Mcleod
He sings well and he tells funny stories
in a way that makes everyone laugh
Added to this he is an accomplished mu.
sician so that between the trio of ac.
complishments he never fails to KEEP
his audience amused.
From the point of pure merit one act
on this program stands out prominent
ly and this without disparagement OF
the abilities Of the other entertainers
on the program. 1t is the illustrated
song act given by Henry and Hoon. Mr.
Henrys rich baritone voice pleases the
most captions critics and Mr.. HOon's
moving pictures illustrating the text OF
the song are welcome addition.
Morse Brothers, comedy bicyclists, are
two of the best to be found. Their
work is a perfect blending of fun and
skill. Their riding is superb and the
comedy irresistible.
Frank and Matte Walsh are known
far and wide as the peers of sable COM
edy. They deserve the designation fol
their act is one Of the best. Singing
ard dancing with a plentiful supply OF
comedy lifts their performance way
above the ordinary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11
Gilbert White.

Gilbert White. sen of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank l. White. died ut his nome IN
the west part of the town. Friday.
after an extended period of poor
health. He recently underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis and his health
was caused by an abscess. Mr.. White
was IS years of age. The funeral was
held from his late home. Sunday at
$40 o'clock, Rev. A. T.. Morris of the
Manson Street Methodist church OFF,
ciating. Mr.. White was we'll known
here and his loss is felt deeply by his
many friends The parents of the de-
ceased have the sympathy of the en-
fire community in their bereavment.