Wind storm disrupts telegraph lines and delays Pettibone trial
A fierce wind storm raged through the valley causing telegraph and telephone outages with lines down from The Western Union to Albany. Postal Wires carried messages to Portland while Boise reported the storm more severe north. In Boise on December 4 the Pettibone trial resumed with William Howell excused by peremptory challenge and jurors examined for talesmen.
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Boise
Pettibone Trie
Bate
William Howell
Talesmen
Woman injured as carriage horses fatally maul coachman and horse
A carriage accident left the coachman dead after his horses dragged him and severely wounded WOMAD Who was rushed to hospital in a dying condition. The incident highlights a fatal attack by animals during the journey.
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Neral
Womad
Attempt on Moscow Governor General Heavily Guarded
An unsuccessful bomb attack targeted Lieutenant-General Guerschelmann, governor general of Moscow, as a woman threw a bomb toward him in the capital today. Authorities report the assault failed and the general remains unharmed under heightened protection.
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Moscow
Guerschelmann
Commercial Failures Show Big Decrease In November
New York December 3 Commercial failures in the United States for November totaled 1180, with 17 837 011 dollars in defaulted indebtedness. The figure marks a roughly ten million dollar drop from October and a smaller amount than September, signaling improvement despite a sharp rise from November 1906 when 885 failures carried liabilities of 11 980 782 dollars.
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New York
United States
R. G. Dunn & Co
Hired man killed Casteel family in Oregon murder mystery
In Salem Oregon authorities link M Montgomery to a quadruple Casteel death in Macleay. The suspected killer believed a treasure existed, killed Mrs Mary Casteel 60 her daughter Martha 27 and son Paul 22 then died by fire and self harm after attempting to flee. Evidence includes a blood soaked sock a bloody hatchet and unopened shotgun.
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Salem
Casteel
Macleay
Mary Casteel
Martha Casteel
Paul Casteel
M. Montgomery
Montgomery
Castee
Champion Schaefer Retains His Title in Balk Line Show
Chicago on December 3 saw Jake Schaefer retain his balk line championship by defeating George Sutton 500 to 486. The event highlighted the title defense in a tight set, with regional exposition notes mentioning Alaska and Yukon展示 watermelons and sweet corn to be exhibited at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909.
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Chicago
Jake Schaefer
George Sutton
Alaska
Yukon
Northland
National bank statement urged to resume currency payments
A national bank statement has been requested to hasten the resumption of currency payments. The call emphasizes restoring normal monetary operations and ensuring liquidity across financial networks.
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National Bank
National banks asked to report December 3 condition
Washington December 4 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of the condition of National banks at the close of business on December 3.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Banks Statement Expected To Restore Public Confidence
New York on December 4 reports that financial circles expect the national banks to release a statement of their condition. Analysts believe the report will show large cash reserves across country banks and, when published, should quickly restore confidence among depositors and investors.
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New York
Sugar trust magnate dies of indigestion
New York December 4 Henry O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company died at his home near Commack Long Island at 3 o clock today after several days of an acute attack of indigestion.
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New York
Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Commack
Long Island
Blackburn Gets Fat Panama Job
The senate today confirmed the nomination with Washington reporting the action on December 3. The move elevates Blackburn to a significantly influential post, signaling a key administrative shift in Panama affairs and marking a milestone in the senator’s political career.
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Blackburn
Panama
Washington
The
Senate Today
Ex Senator Minckburn Named to Isthmian Canal Commission
Ex Senator Minckburn of Kentucky is appointed as a member of the Isthmian canal commission. The selection places the former lawmaker among the influential panel governing canal operations and policy.
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Minckburn
Kentucky
Cormession
Jamestown Exposition Receiver Appointed by Judge Waddell
Norfolk December 4 Judge Waddell appointed a receiver for the Jamestown Exposition. The decision ends a dispute over management and assets, with the court naming a fiduciary to oversee operations and safeguard obligations.
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Norfolk
Waddell
Conference Upon Currency Measure
Washington December 3. A White House meeting occurred with the president and Senators Aldrich and Crane to discuss currency legislation. Aldrich said no definite decision was reached after reviewing several weeks of proposals aimed at easing currency stringency under recent conditions.
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Washington
White House
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Crane
Massachusetts
Marshfield Holds Close City Election
Marshfield Oregon December 3 after the hottest contested election ever held here Dr. E E Straw was re elected mayor by a majority of 65 over Ira Smith Over 700 votes were cast Automobiles and carriages were active all day and large crowds gathered about the polling places until the results were definitely announced
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Marshfield, Or
E. E. Straw
Ira Smith
Chicago Banks Hold Three Hundred Million Cash
Chicago banks report cash in vaults near 300 million dollars on December 4, with about 100 million held in savings banks.
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Chicago
Hyde offers Paris exile restitution to Equitable fund
James Hyde now living in Paris proposes to repay Equitable Life for charges, claiming restitution could exceed 3 million dollars if all charges are dismissed. Attorney General Jackson says he has no knowledge of the offer.
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New York
James Hyde
Paris
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Jackson
Ford acquitted by jury on sixth ballot
San Francisco December 3 Tirey L. Ford general counsel of United Railways was acquitted of bribery charges in a second trial over an overhead trolley franchise. Verdict reached on the sixth ballot after long deliberations, with initial ballots showing nine for acquittal and three for conviction. The trial spanned seven weeks and was paused by holidays to protect banks during financial stringency.
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San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
United Railways
Jennings Phillips
Ford
Crone Jury Quits After Historic San Francisco Session Count
After meeting on 100 separate days with 115 sessions and returning 441 indictments involving 47 persons, the Oliver grand jury, noted in the citys history, delivered its final report to Superior Judge Coffey and was discharged from further service.
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Crone
San Francisco
Oliver Grand Jury
Coffey
Secretary Taft’s mother near death in Worcester
Worcester December 4 The death of Mrs Louisa Taft mother of Secretary Taft may occur at any moment She is unconscious
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Worcester
Louisa Taft
Taft
Taft Visited by Emperor Nicholas at Taarko Selo
Secretary Taft was received in audience by Emperor Nicholas at Taarko Selo today. The meeting underscores diplomatic relations as Taft travels with a focus on ongoing negotiations and imperial interests in the region.
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St. Petersburg
Taft
Emperor Nicholas
Taarko Selo
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
The three day meeting in Washington brings representatives from every state along with Alaska and Hawaii to discuss national waterways projects and harbor improvements.
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Washington
Union
Alaska
Hawaii
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Three Die in Baltimore & Ohio Collision at Hanover
Three people died and twenty were injured in a rear end crash on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Hanover Maryland today. The incident occurred as trains or vehicles collided on the rail line. Emergency crews responded and transported victims to local hospitals for treatment. Police investigated the scene for exact causes and contributing factors.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Hanover
Maryland
Chicago Wheat Market Note Dec 4 Chicago
Chicago Wheat Market notes list December and May bids with quoted prices and month markers. The entry records transactions and price points for December and May contracts, reflecting market activity on that date in Chicago.
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Chicago
No Change in Regard to 10 Special Holidays
Portland reports no new announcement from Governor Chamberlain on the 10 special holidays. It is presumed the holidays will continue as recommended by last Sunday's business men's meeting in this city.
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Portland
Chamberlain
Oregon Electric Railway plans expand southward to Roseburg
Salem December 3 W S Barstow announces that Moffatt White financiers have definite plans to extend the electric line from Salem toward Roseburg and eventually to Ashland. Construction will begin on the Salem to Portland segment and then proceed to Eugene, Roseburg, with a Woodburn spur already arranged. Barstow says market stringency won’t hinder progress and clarifies no ties to Welch’s Salem to Eugene survey.
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Salem, Or
W. & Barstow
W. S. Bartow & Co
New York
Oregon Electric Railway
Moffatt & White
Salem
Roseburg
Ashland
Portland
Spa
Eugene
Barstow
Oregon Electric
Woodb
Weat
Woodburn
Telm
W. 8. Barstow & Company
West Woodburn
Electric Railway Plans Spur Lines Across Willamette Valley
The Oregon Electric Railway aims to connect Portland to Hillsboro Newberg and Salem with spur lines from Barstow & Company and Moffatt & White. A trial run is targeted for Christmas, with regular service by January 1. The plan promises cheaper rapid transport for Western Oregon products, with safety measures and a shorter schedule than current services. Democratic senate leaders organized with Senator Culbertson of Texas as leader, snubbing Senator Bailey.
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Electric
Frank
Portland
Oregon A
Hillsboro
Moffatt & White
Barstow & Company
Newberg
Oregon Electric
Wilsonville Bridge
Willamette River
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Barstow
Salem
Southern Pacific
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