Nomination prospects for Heney and Fickert in San Francisco
San Francisco reports show Henry Heney leading in 114 of 140 precincts for the Democratic district attorney nomination, while rival Charles M. Fickert holds a citywide edge in recapitulation. Republican contenders for DA include William Crocker, Dr. T R W Leland, and labor leader P McCarthy as November looms.
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Henry
San Francisco
Francisco
William Crow
Mansey
Wm. Crocker
T.R.W. Leland
P. McCarthy
Francis Heney
Dempatic
Charles M. Fickert
Heney
Fickers
Fickert
Supreme Court Grants New Trial in Double Duel Case
The Supreme Court reversed the circuit court for Jackson County and ordered a new trial for Charles H. and Norri Walworth, father and son, already two years into a life sentence for the killing of James F. Mankin amid a feud. Justice McBride authored the opinion. Mabel Cooper traveled from Independence to visit friends.
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Elreuit
Jackson County
Charles H
Norri Walworth
James F. Mankin
McBride
Tug Elder Sinks Daniel Kern After Collision Near Wa terford
The steamer George W. Elder rammed and sank the tug Daniel Kern in 65 feet of water opposite Waterford on the Columbia River. No lives were lost. The Kern had previously sunk after a 1905 collision when she was the Manzanita lighthouse tender. The Elder awaits repairs before continuing to San Francisco.
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Astoria
George W. Elder
Waterford
Columbia River
Daniel Kern
San Francisco
Kern
Manzanita
Wife of Senator Callom Dies in Washington
Washington Aug 18 Mrs Shelby M Callom wife of Senator Callom died today at age unknown, prompting tributes from colleagues and family. Funeral arrangements are pending as lawmakers mourn the senator's spouse.
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Washington
Shelby M. Callom
Senator Callom
Deposed Shah Accused of Killing Attempt on Son
Rome reports the deposed shah tried to kill his son with a poniard. A Teheran dispatch says the eye of the young shah described as a death by own action was an attempt by the father to murder the child.
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Rome
Teheran
Bold attempt to blow up safe in Portland
Portland August 18 an early morning dynamite attempt on the Doernbecher Mfg Co safe ended without loot after robbers bound a night watchman and a tramp but were spotted by a switch engine crew who fired on them as they deramped. Farmers near Halsey report crop yields well above last year with harvest underway and favorable prospects.
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Portland
Doernbecher Mfg. Co
East Portland
August Price Card for Summer Lace and Accessories
A brief shopper notice lists items with fixed prices including lace and embroidery trims 25 cents a piece, children's parasols 25 cents, rompers in pink or blue 25 cents, lace applique yardage 2 cts per item, purses 2.65, belts 25 cents, and other fabric goods offered at set values. The ad emphasizes low prices on summer textile accessories and novelty items.
Bargain Prices Highlight August Dress Goods and Garments
Local ads tout August bargains with dresses priced at 76 cents to $1, fabrics and patterns offered in vast assortments. Includes girls dresses in calico and gingham, applique pieces, and white net yard items, with kimona styles and ribbon trims advertised at varying mid prices.
Bargain Dress Goods and Skirts Sale Prices
August sale items include dress goods in fall shades priced at 1.00 to 1.50 per yard, white lawn outside skirts at 0.56 to 0.60, white underskirts 1.00, muslin gowns 1.00, black near ta ffa ta under skirts 1.00, kid gloves 1.00, and wash skirts in white and color duck and linen from 0.63 to 2.38, with half-price offers on select items.
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T . Messala
Sutton Alone 10 Glame Tor Own Death Court Verdict
Annapolis August 18 The naval court of inquiry found Lieutenant Sutton died by accidental shooting or self harm and held no criminal charges against others. It faulted Utley Bevan and Willing for not restraining him and ruled the murder conspiracy claim imaginary. Youth and inexperience shielded Utley Willing and Bevan from further action.
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Sutton
Court OF Inquiry
Annapolis
Naval Court of Inquiry
Utley
Bevan
Willing
Judge Advocate of the Navy
Beekman Winthrop
the Navy
Bids Open For Two American Dreadnaughts
Washington reports bids were opened today for the two battleships Wyoming and Arkansas. Each vessel is planned to cost six million dollars, shaping a major naval expansion.
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Washington
Wyoming
Arkansas
King Edward to Meet President in Marienbad Talks
President Fallieres arrived in Marienbad to meet King Edward. They plan major discussions on armor and armament. William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia were the lowest bidders for the construction of both vessels.
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Amer
Marienbad
Germany
Fallieres
France
King Edward
Tlusive
William Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
No. 56 812.50 Two-Pace Suita for Men Sale Ad
A brief sale listing shows No 56 812.50 Two-Pace Suita for men priced at $15.00, with Friday and Saturday dates and a $5.00 note.
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Panama
Hottest Day Reported In City As Thermometers Hit 87
Residents note unusually warm conditions as bricklayers continue work with hats off. No weather bureau official reading available, but local thermometers in the business district register as high as 87 in the shade.
Forest Service frees 300 aurora goats on Western slopes
The Forest Service has released 300 aurora goats on mountain slopes in Western states to control weeds along fire breaks. Dirt flies on Pacific & Eastern railroad construction beyond Eagle Point with about four miles graded and over a mile of track in operation.
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The
Forest Service
Pacific & Eastern Railroad
Eagle Point
Canon City Hit By Severe Floods
Pueblo reports Canon City suffering one of its worst floods in history with streets flooded to feet depths. AT&SF yards underwater, D&RG tracks washed away, Ninth Street bridge carried out, other bridges damaged, but no loss of life reported.
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Pueblo
Canon City
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Denver & Rio Grande
Ninth Street
Martin Must Pay Penalty for Crime
In Salem on August 17 the supreme court, in an opinion by Associate Justice Slater, affirmed a verdict of manslaughter for Edward Hugh Martin for the murder of Nathan Wolff, a Portland pawn broker. Martin, a drug fiend, is sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. Wolff’s body was found mutilated in his shop. The trial drew much attention as jurors returned a manslaughter verdict despite first degree murder charges.
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Salem
Edward Hugh Martin
Supreme Court
Slater
Martin
Nathan Wolff
Portland
Wolff
McDonnell Will Not Resign Amid Investigation
Portland August 17 Colonel Chas F McDonnell Third Regiment Oregon National Guard withdraws his verbal resignation as he will not retire while under investigation. Demurrers filed in circuit court cases Thomas C Starrett Horatio Jovey versus Dr W Kuykendall and Pacific Light & Power Co to enjoin power plant projects on Triangle Lake. Manager J L Lambrith of Willamette Valley Co and Portland Eugene Eastern Railway Co returned from Portland after talks with Vice President Welch about EuGene improvements. no news yet but promises forthcoming.
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Portland
Chas. F. McDonnell
Oregon National Guard
McDonnell
Thomas C. Starrett
Horatio Jovey
W. Kuykendall
Pacific Light & Power Co
Triangle Lake
J. L. Lambrith
Willamette Valley Co
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway Co
Welch
Eugene
Agricultural College Heads In Session
The Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations opened a three day convention in Portland. Director A C True urged agricultural courses in rural high schools and the creation of selective secondary schools focusing on agriculture, a plan opposed by Dr J L Snyder. True's report was adopted as sectional meetings followed.
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Portland
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
A. C. True
Washington
J. L. Snyder
Michigan
True
Built Rooms for Departed Souls in Oregon
Lebanon Oregon August 17 With the death by own action last week of Andrew Hale a Sodaville hermit and 1852 settler one of the state’s quirkiest figures the man’s house stands out. It has a basement two stories and an attic and about 20 small rooms meant as abodes for spirits of Hale’s friends. He believed the departed spirits visited these rooms and spent much time keeping them ready. Hale was found hanging dressed for cold weather with three vests a jumper two pairs of underclothes and other clothing. his pockets held $6 in silver and $200 in gold.
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Lebanon
Andrew Hale
Sodaville
Hale
Ruler of Austria Celebrates His 79th Birthday
A museum of curiosities displayed the aged ruler’s purchases for amusing returning spirits. Attendees were amazed by a vast collection including shoestrings clocks musical instruments and diverse articles. The estate reportedly cost over 2500 dollars. Mr Hale was 79 years old. A widow and three daughters survive him.
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Hale
Hot spell breaks in Southwest cools Kansas City
Kansas City reports ten heat deaths in twelve hours as the Southwest’s scorching spell eases. At 9 am the temperature fell to 79 degrees, six degrees below Tuesday’s reading, with similar drops across Kansas noted in the relief.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Wheat market figures from Chicago Portland and Tacoma
Reported wheat prices from Chicago Portland and Tacoma show futures and local bids. September at Chicago trades around 1.021 2, December 98 1 8 1 4, May 1.01 1 8. Portland lists club bias stem red values near 88 to 93 with a bid of 7 dollars, and Tacoma notes Bluestem club values 92 and 87 88 with red 6 dollars.
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Chicago
Portland
Bias
Stem
Tacoma
Bluestem
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