Student Shot by Engineer Through Mistake
Stanford University Cal Feb 5 W N Cooley Kalispel Mont a senior engineering student was shot and killed by W Uhlman an engineer at the university power house The student had been to Menlo Park and mistakenly entered Uhiman's house where he was shot at close range with a .22 caliber rifle the bullet entering his head over the eye
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Kalispel
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Dan Kelly to Stay in New York City
New York on February 4 reports Dan Kelly the world sprinting champion will remain in New York permanently thanks to the efforts of W. L. Jones, a leading athletic enthusiast. Kelly will shortly finalize arrangements to settle in the city.
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Dan Kelly
New York
W. L. Jones
Kelly
Kelly to join Twenty second regiment and Irish American Club
The sprinter named Kelly is likely to join the Twenty second regiment and possibly become a member of the Irish American Athletic Club. He began training today in the regimental armory and hopes to be in form soon for record work.
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Kelly
Printer Stillings Suspended Amid Government Printing Office Probe
Washington on February 5 The President has suspended public printer Charles A Stillings and appointed William S Rossiter to temporarily full his duties. Rossiter is chief clerk of the census bureau and the action accompanies a congressional inquiry into the government printing office.
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Washington
Rosevelt
Charles A. Stillings
William 8. Rossiter
Government Printing Office
Rossiter
Census Bureau
Chicago Wheat Market Brief Quiet Gains Reported
Chicago wheat closes Feb 5 with May at 97 1 4 cents a bushel and July at 33 4 cents while September stands at 1. The report notes a calm session with limited price movement across futures contracts.
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Chicago
Oregon Receives First Springfields for National Guard
The first 100 Springfield rifles are being shipped to Oregon for the National Guard, with 1400 more to follow. Oregon becomes the first state to receive the rifles, marking the initial delivery phase.
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Oregon National Guard
Oregon
Senator Fulton Won’t Return To Fight Heney
Washington dispatch says Senator Fulton will not return to Oregon to answer Heney charges as Oregon business interests urged him to stay in Washington for legislative work. The change comes after widespread telegrams and pressure from supporters.
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Heney
Portland
Washington
Oregon
Francis Heney
Plans for ammunition hoisting on turreted ships
Washington February 5 plans completed for new ammunition hoisting arrangements for turreted vessels comprising 176 turrets. The change follows the introduction of smokeless powder enabling a greater rate of loading and efficiency in gunnery operations.
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Washington
Increased rate of fire and reduced accident risk
A report notes that a higher rate of fire will be achieved while minimizing the likelihood of accidents. The statement focuses on improving efficiency and safety in operation.
Foreign imports have fallen off in January trade
New York news reports January 1908 saw the appraised value of imported precious stones and pearls drop by more than 3,000,000 compared with January 1907, though there is a gain of 105,977 over December. Imports of foreign made automobiles also declined. Overall merchandise importation for January 1908 totaled over 1,000,000 less than January 1907.
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New York
William Beck Dies on Portland Sunday
William Beck, a well known traveling man, died on Portland Sunday. The obituary notes his long career on the road and his ties to the local community. Funeral arrangements are pending with local undertakers.
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William Beck
Portland
Creations and new colorings on display by needlework
Dainty effects crafted from the weaver’s needle are exhibited for inspection. Prices range from 50c to $2.00 with several options listed including 75c 1.00 and 1.50 to 2.00.
Fragmentary notice of top-notch patterns and fine array
The readable fragment mentions an array of high quality patterns and dainty designs. It notes a wide range of styles described as top-notch and refined, suggesting a craft or display context without full details or a clear event or date.
1908 Hosiery Department Ad Highlighting Prices
A compact sales note describes hosiery offerings in 1908 with items such as 12 1-2c tripple knee hose for children sizes 6 to 9 at 10c per pair, heavy rubbed hose for boys or Lisle finished hose for girls at 20c, ladies Lisle stockings at 25c, and ladies face boot hose in spring shades.
Denunciations of Official Corruption in Hall Trial
Portland reports Francis J. Heney accusing United States officials of politics over duty in the Hall case. He cites evidence against Hall for actions with the Butts Creek Company and alleges conspiracies with Stolner Hendricks Zachary and others to maintain unlawful fences in eastern Oregon.
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Portland
United States
Francis J. Heney
Hall
Heney
Butts Creek Company
W. W. Stolner
H. H. Hendricks
C. B. Zachary
Oregon
W. C. Gristo
H. A. Hendricks
Bristol
Hendricks
Oregon Trust Absorbed by the German-American Bank
Circuit Judge Gantenbein approved the absorption plan for the Oregon Trust and Savings Bank which failed on August 20. The Oregon Trust Company will exist only as an open account in the German-American Bank. Receiver Devlin will remain custodian for two years.
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Portland
Gantenbein
Oregon Trust and Savings Bank
Oregon Trust Company
Devlin
Baldwin Works Lay Off Employees
Philadelphia February 5 Financial difficulties worldwide cut orders for locomotives and led to ten thousand employees at Baldwin Locomotive Works being laid off. The full working force is about nineteen thousand men.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Countess of Yarmouth Wins Divorce Decree
London reports Sir Bertrell Barnes presiding at the divorce court granted a decree nisi nullifying the marriage of the Countess of Yarmouth born Alice Thaw. The decision ends the union previously linked to the Thaw family in New York society headlines.
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London
Btrrell Barnes
Countess of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Duke of Yarmouth Case Sees Sparse Defense
The case was practically undefended with the countess present while the earl was absent from court. "Pudge" Heffelmerr, longtime football star, is mentioned as a delegate at large from Minnesota to the Republican national convention and a strong Taft supporter.
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Pudge” Heffelmerr
Minnesota
Republican National Conventiton
Weta
Taft
Thomas J Cleeton U S district attorney nominee for Oregon
Washington Feb 4 Thomas J Cleeton of Portland a close friend of Senator Fulton is slated for United States district attorney of Oregon Senators Fulton Bourne and Congressman Ellis urged his nomination and it may go to the senate tomorrow Bourne press to Schuebel nomination failed after warning the senate would oppose Fulton Bourne tried to line up Knox but Knox rejected a candidate with no federal court practice
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Thomas J. Cleeton
Portland
Fulton
United States
Oregon
Bourne
Ellis United
Cleeton
Senate
Chris Schuebel
Schuebel
Judiciary Committee
Knox
Koos
New England Faces Record Cold Readings
New York reports temperatures in New England run as low as 30 degrees below zero with some areas reaching 40 below. The extreme cold grips multiple states as residents brace for continued frigid conditions.
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New York
New England
Timber Law Reform Aimed at Fair Timber Disposal
Senator Borah of Waho today proposed repealing the timber law and drafting a new bill to dispose of government timber fairly. He favors selling mature cutover timber with land retained to open homestead entry, and directs revenue to national reclamation. Not yet finalized, the plan follows talks with Secretary Garfield to curb false entries and ensure proper handling.
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Wawiington
Borah
Waho
Garfield
National Reclamation Land
Directos
Secretary of the Interior
Alaska team falls to Baker University after long win streak
After a thirteen game run Claud Swan's Alaska squad lost to Baker University by 31 to 27. Baker had previously defeated the Chicago Crescents 27 to A? and Swan's team was edged 41 to 40 by the Kaneat City club that beat Columbia University and the Crescents.
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Claud Swan
Alaska
Baker University
Baker
Chicago Crescents
Kaneat City
Columbia University
Crescents
Swan
Ranly
Torpedo Flotilla Joins Battle Fleet at Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas reports the 4 torpedo flotilla joining the 4 battleship fleet at the port yesterday afternoon. The base stop in the Straits of Magellan reinforces Admiral Evans’s Pacific fleet presence, with shipboard observers noting notable sights for visiting sailors.
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Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas Port of Southern Chile Amid Pacific Traffic
Punta Arenas in southern Chile serves as a growing port on a Pacific cruise circuit, hosting an American battleship fleet stop. The city, population around 15,000, shows expanding commerce with meat, wool, and mining interests. Nearby vast sheep and cattle ranges feed rising investment, though some ventures proved risky and disastrous for speculators.
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Punta Arenas
South America
Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego
Pacific
United States
Mapa
Bribahers
Eeae
Pu Arenas
Arenas
Argentine
Viscount Aoki Promoted to Privy Councillor Post
Tokio February reports that Viscount Sinze Aoki is named exam per to Washington as privy councillor. The official announcement is expected tomorrow, signaling a significant promotion in the imperial government.
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Aoki
Tokio
Viscount Sinze Aoki
Washington
Privy Council
Riis Seeks New York Mayoral Post At End Of Roosevelt Term
Jarcoh Riis, close confidant of President Roosevelt, hopes to become mayor of New York City when the president leaves the White House. He believes he could do more public good as mayor than in the Senate.
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Roosevelt
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New York City
White House
Senate
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