Alaska boundary uncertain between Kate's Needle and Devil's Paw
Washington reports that the Alaska boundary commission failed to fix over 139 miles of line between Kate's Needle and the Devil's Paw southeast of Skagway. The delay blocks the joint surveyors from marking that stretch, which could reawaken disputes if resources are found there.
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Washington
Alaskan Boundary Commission
London
Kate's Needle
The
Devil's Paw
Skagway
Joint
Alaska
Boundary Commission
Panama secession movement gains momentum predicts success
The San Juan arrived with passengers from Central America saying secession in Panama is well planned and likely to succeed. US diplomacy reportedly favors the revolution, led by canal advocates who seek US protection and construction of the canal. Ambassador Jenkins argues Bogota’s authority is untenable.
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San Francisco
San Juan
Panama
Evening Post
United States
Friends
Panama Canal
John Jenkins
San Salvador
Bogota
Extra legislative session urged over Montana mine crisis
A Helena dispatch reports petitions from across Montana urging an extra session to address the shutdown of the Amalga mine and smelters. Governor Toole has not yet decided. A memorial may seek a constitutional amendment for an eight hour workday for miners. Gambling houses in Butte stayed open after midnight despite Mayor Mullin. William Scallon and F Augustus Heinz deny talks to buy Heinze mines amid rumors of a $15 million offer.
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Butte
Mont
Helena
Montana
Tooleaa
Mullin
William Scallon
Anaconda Mining Company
F. Augustus Heinz
Heinze
Boston
Prune growers urged to hold for fair price in Oregon
In Salem, Lloyd T. Reynolds, former horticultural commissioner for the second district, urged prune growers who have not sold their fruit to wait for a living price. He noted dealers offer 1.5 cents, while prunes may fetch 50-60 per pound if a true market price is realized, and cited rising costs, strong demand from France, and tighter apple and canned goods markets as supporting a higher price.
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Salem
Lloyd T. Reynolds
France
New York
United States
Western Cooperage to Build Stave Factory at St Helens
Kentucky capitalists form Western Cooperage Company plan a large stave factory at Houlton on the Northern Pacific line near St Helens. About a dozen men prepare camps, timber land options secured, Dolman site purchased at Houlton, and 800000 cords of stave bolts to be floated annually via Oregon Wood Company. Construction starts immediately, employing around 100 workers. The company already operates plants in Kentucky Arkansas Georgia and Seattle and Aberdeen Washington.
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St. Helens
Western Cooperage Company
Houlton
Northern Pacific
W. H. Dolman
Foulton
Kelleher Skelley Lumber Company Formed in Oregon
In Mill in Southern Orboon Roseburg the Kelleher Skelley Lumber Company is incorporated by W J Kelleher John K Skelley and W H Sykes with 50000 paid in capital. It owns about 5000 acres of timberland near Billy Creek west of Yoncalla and has erected a sawmill ready to operate within 30 days. The plant will start at 50000 feet daily capacity and a flume will run to the Southern Pacific track at Drain for lumber yard access.
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Roseburg
Kelleher
Southern Pacific Railroad
Drain
Land selections in Oregon streamlined by state agent
Salem State land agent Oswald West reports completed classification and filing of lieu land correspondence. Records now organized for quick access. The list shows 74,000 acres reviewed by the Federal Land Department in the past year or two, about 7,000 acres cleared, and roughly 70,000 rejected or pending with poor outlook.
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Salem
Oswald West
Oregon
Federal Land Department
Panama Revolt Declares Isthmus Independence At Six P.M.
Panama reports the Isthmus declared independence at 6 p m and troops, unions of political parties, and armed crowds gathered at government headquarters. General Tovar and General Amaya were imprisoned in the name of the Republic of Panama as Colombian troops support the movement. General Obaldia signals calm as a large armed crowd fills streets of Colon and Savanilla forces arrive on Cartagena.
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Panama
Tovar
Amaya
Republic of Panama
Obaldia
Department of
Penomeme
Colon
Russia threatens China over Manchuria power play
Reports from Pekin say Russia may take sole charge of Manchuria unless China dismisses the Mukden magistrate Yuen and decapitates a mandarin who punished bandits in Russian employ. Chinese officials resent the Czar and fear Russia’s pacific pose is not genuine, with officials urging protest to preserve the empire’s integrity.
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Toklo
Pekin
Russia
Manchuria
China
Yuen
Maotal
Mukden
Rusia
Pendleton Purchases City Park Land In East End
Pendleton-Pendleton now owns a city park after years of agitation. The council bought the east end property with a water supply, paying 1500 to Jessie E Vert for one block and purchasing four lots from W Stroble. Deeds have been filed to prevent future construction.
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Pendleton
Jessie 8. Vert
W. Stroble
Water Scarcity Plagues Pendleton County Farmers
A long summer drought has left Pendleton County with scarce water across the region. Sheep and cattlemen report difficulty supplying herds as many wells run dry and even creeks and streams have diminished. The drought, unprecedented in years, is blamed for the water shortage.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountain District
USGS climbers plan irrigation reservoir survey trip
Ashland hosts Ashland-H E Green and J E Reese of the hydrographic branch of the United States Geological Survey arriving from San Francisco. They join the reclamation service for an extended expedition eastward to locate sites for water storage for irrigation. The itinerary covers Pellican Bay Fort Klamath The Agency Sprague River Valley Ely Bonanza Modoc lava beds and the Honey Lake district.
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Ashland
H. E. Green
J. E. Reese
Hydrographic Branch
United States Geological Survey
San Francisco
Reclamation Service
Pelican Bay
Fort Klamath
Agency
Sprague River Valley
Ely
Bonanza
Modoc
Honey Lake District
Fall Planting Weather In Blue Mountain District
Pendleton notes a dry spell in the Blue Mountain area with only a few early October showers. Ideal conditions for fall planting prevail as seeding is largely complete and farmers welcome rain to finish tilling. The piece highlights recent wet periods and ongoing favorable soil readiness for seeds.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountain District
Submerged wreck near Amphitrite Point raises Condor speculation
A report to Captain Gaudin says a submerged iron vessel lies in 25 fathoms off Amphitrite Point, Barclay Sound, five miles from shore. Fishermen reported rust stains on lines. Admiral Bickford was informed of a possible match to the British warship Condor, lost two years earlier, though no conclusive links exist amid many nearby wrecks.
Beet Harvest Progress At La Grande Sugar Plant
The La Grande sugar beet factory has received 10,000 tons of beets and processed over 7,000 tons, yielding 16,000 sacks of sugar. Expect about 1,000 tons more this season with operations continuing until about November 10. Harvest has been successful despite a trap shortage, and the beet sugar content is heavier than last year.
Oriel May Kill Booth
New York on November 7 Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army sailed for England aboard the Cedric after a cable from General William Booth. The funeral of his wife and the shock of his daughter s violent death were cited as reasons for the voyage and his advanced age heightened concerns for his health.
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New York
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
England
William Booth
Booth
Pendleton Savings Bank Clears 171 Mortgages
Pendleton Savings Bank filed with the county recorder releases of 171 mortgages, the largest such payoff in years. The mortgage pool, mainly held against farmers, sheep and cattlemen, ranged from 50 to 16000 dollars, averaging around 1500 dollars, totaling 256 500 dollars.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Savings Bank
County Recorder
State Inmate Asylum October health and costs report
Superintendent J. F. Calbreath reports good general health at the State Inmate Asylum for October. Articles cost $7163.99 and salaries $5999.10, totaling $12,163.09. Average daily enrollment was 1820, yielding $9.89 per capita per month or 32 cents per day.
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Salem
J. F. Calbreath
Inmane Asylum
Transport Thomas Treks Through Pacific Typhoon Clash
The U S Army transport Thomas, arriving in Honolulu from Nagasaki, endured a brutal typhoon on October 25 and fought the gale for 12 hours. Severe battering left several crew members fearing for their lives, with the vessel narrowly escaping destruction. A cablegram to the Marine Exchange confirmed the perilous voyage.
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San Francisco
United States Army
Thomas
Honolulu
Nagasaki
Marine Exchange
Ashland Cannery to Close After Record Season
Ashland Preserving Company will close operations for the year this week after a longer than usual season. Manager Charles Pierce notes 40 to 54 workers on average, with 15 tons of Bartlett pears, 2 tons of peaches, 10 tons of string beans and seven tons of blackberries canned over four months.
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Ashland
Ashland Preserving Company
Charles Pierce
Eldorado Mine Ditch Company completes 60 day clean-up
General Manager O C Johnson reports a 60 day clean-up from the Rich Creek placer mine in Malheur county valued at about 16 000 dollars. RK E Corburn of Carroll is named principal owner of the diggings.
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Baker City
O. C. Johnson
Rich Creek
Eldorado Mine & Ditch Company
Malheur County
RK. E. Corburn
Carroll, Fa
Kansas City Eyes Likely General Strike by Meatcutters
Kansas City officials say a general strike of union meat cutters and butchers in the area could be ordered within 24 hours following the Chicago savaging strike. Up to 1500 men and women may be affected in the packing houses.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Amalgamated Meatcutters
Pendleton Faces Wood Shortage Amid High Prices
Wood supply from the Blue Mountains is limited causing Pendleton to endure high costs. Fir sells at seven dollars per cord and pine at four fifty, about one dollar more than last year. Coal commands eight dollars per ton.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountains
Porte Rejects Plan Reforms Demanded by Austria and Russia
Constantinople dispatch reports that the Turkish government has absolutely rejected all proposals in the joint note from Austria and Russia. The note urged Macedonian reform be carried out under supervision of officials appointed by the two powers.
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London
Constantinople
London Daily Mail
Gu’tan
Austria
Rusia
Oregon & Montana Lumber Co. Deed Filed for 1566 Acre Timber Land
A deed filed in Astoria records shows the Oregon and Montana Lumber Company of Helena Montana transferring 1566.29 acres of Lewis and Clark district timber land to Samuel McClure of Stillwater Washington. The stated consideration is 1000 dollars, though it is believed a higher price was paid.
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Astoria
Oregon & Montana Lumber Company
Helena
Mont
Samuel McClure
Stillwater
Wash
Lewis and Clark
Special session and election urged to fix tax law defects
Salem officials say a special election must precede a special legislative session to fill multiple vacancies and cure the defects in the taxation law, with the legislature required to be complete before the session occurs.
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Salem
Portland Markets Teems With Mixed Prices Across Staples
Portland market report lists prices for grains, produce, dairy, poultry, and meats. Values include barley at $20-$22 per ton, flour around $3.75-$4.50 per barrel, oats at 5.5 to 7.3 cents per cwt, hay up to $16 per ton, butter at 20-27 cents, cheese 5-6 cents, chickens at 10-12 cents per pound, eggs 60-66 cents per dozen, potatoes 50-65 cents per sack, hops 12-22 cents per pound, wool 12-18 cents, mohair 35-87 cents, veal 7-8 cents, mutton 4-6 cents, pork 6-8 cents.
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Theat
Walla Walla
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Indians Spotted Trails After Sheriff Battle
Douglas Wyo Nov 5 John Morton of the Douglas posse says the Indians who shot Sheriff Miller and a deputy have split into two groups and are taking different trails. The posse could not follow a lead and has paused the pursuit. Officers expect the redskins must return to the reservation before capture, and once they reach the Pine Ridge agency sheaf custody will be taken.
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Douglas, Wyo
John Morton
Douglas
Miller
Pine Ridge
Dowiettes Welcome Dowie Followers Home to Zion City
John Alexander Dowie's Restoration Host returned to Zion City from New York after eight special trains delivered weary travelers. The homecoming was marked by a holiday in Zion City with cheering welcomes as each train arrived.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
New York
Dowie
Massive Telegraph Outage Strikes Troy Area
Fragments indicate extensive disruption along River Street between Broadway and Second Streets and Altura Hall. Communications crippled across Troy with telegraphic service down citywide. Estimated losses exceed $1,000,000 with no reported injuries.
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Broadway
Second Streets
Altura Hall
Troy
Russia Seeks General Peace Amid East Conflicts
Paris November 5 M Savinsky secretary to Count Lamsdorf the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs said Russia desires general peace in both the near and far east and fears no clash with Mikairo’s forces, aiming to avoid conflict.
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Russia
Paris
M. Savinsky
Count Lamsdorf
Britain backs US lead on Panama crisis
London dispatch notes British officials see the Panama affair as a U S matter and expect no foreign intervention. Britain would support recognizing Panama if Washington acts, with Germany likely to acquiesce and other powers following suit, while UK maintains that the United States should preserve order across Central America.
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Panama
United States
Associated Press
Great Britain
Downing Street
Washington
England
Germany
America
Globe
West Indies
United States Recognizes Panama De Facto Government
The United States government recognized the de facto Panamanian government after a cabinet session. Secretary Hay announced that instructions were sent to Bogota and Panama City to inform Colombia and Panama of the recognition, highlighting the need for a stable isthmian administration following Colombian officials' withdrawal.
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Washington
United States
Panama
State Department
Hay
Beaupre
Bogota
Ehrman
United State
Colombia
Root
Wilson
General Jefries to command Pacific flotilla in Panama
Panama November 9 General H O Jefries a West Point graduate is appointed commander of the Pacific flotilla by the provisional government. Carlos Constantino Arosmena named Assistant secretary of foreign relations. Troops will be sent to Col at once as the government organizes a military division led by General Domingo Diaz. Soldiers of the division served with both sides in the last revolution.
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Panama
H. O. Jeffries
West Point
Pacific
Carlos Constantino Arosmena
Republic
Col
Domingo Diaz
To Exclude Foreign Ships from Cuba Reciprocity
Cuban importers and porters send Mr Place to Washington to shape the reciprocity treaty so that benefits apply to goods exchanged in American bottoms. The aim is to exclude English Spanish and German trade carried on vessels of those nationalities from reciprocity with the United States and Cuba.
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Havana
Cuba
Place
Washington
United States
Massacre in Demaraland as German fort falls
Cape Town Daily Mail report says German fort Warmbad in Demaraland was captured by Hondelzwar tribesmen. Germans and their families massacred. inhabitants and soldiers taken as prisoners. Rebels reportedly succeeded in their native uprising against German authority.
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London
Cape Town
The
Daily Mail
Demaraland
Warmbad
Mormon Church Buys Carthage Jail Site for 4000
On November 9 the Mormon church purchased the former Carthage Jail in Carthage Missouri for 4000 dollars. The jail marks a grim episode in state history when the Prophet and brother Hiram were killed by a mob.
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Mormonn Bay
Mormon Church
Carthage
Hiram
Russia seeks Manchuria reoccupation via brigand tale
A Chinese dispatch reports Russia appealing to the Chinese foreign office over a brigand accused of crimes, demanding surrender or seizure of the officer involved. Moscow offers to banish the officer and remove him from office, but a time limit misunderstanding delayed actions and China believed Russia had completed a promise to rec...
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Reneal
Pekin
Muka
Manchuria
We Cay
Foreign Office
SoueRta
Panui Lessar
Russia
Teoccudy Muy
Boundary commission findings discussed in Washington
John Water, agent for the United States, reports the official text of the commission findings and recommendations on the Alaskan Boundary dispute. General Foster explains results from London and dines with the President. Negotiations with Britain may follow for expert surveyors to delineate the boundary as described by the commission.
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Washington
Navy
John Water
United States
Foster
Seanstary
London
State Department
Lord Ainestone
Ag Jer
Crow War Impacts Wyoming Frontier Battle Near Lack Creek
Cheyenne reports a fierce late yesterday fight on Little Lighnier Creek 50 miles north of Lack between Sheriff Miller and a posse from Weston County and Crow Indians en route to Rosebud Agency. Sheriff Miller reportedly killed. one deputy wounded. two others slightly. three Indians killed. several wounded. Posse and troops respond from Lusk Dought Newcastle Douglas Buffalo awaiting fuller details and to pursue banner of scattered game and fleeing Indians.
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Wyo
Goran Chatterton
Little Lightnier Creek
Lack
Wyoming
Shenf
W. H. Miller
Weston County
Sit
Rosebud
Miller
Hart
Lusk
Dought
Newcastle
Earth
Chatterton
Douglas
Buffalo
Not Fighting Appointments in Honolulu Rulers Say
Honolulu November 4 Home Rule leaders say a message from Delegate Colbale at Columbus denies any position on the Senate confirmation of Carter and Dole as appointment judges. The Home Rulers oppose the appointments and sent Washington resolutions.
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Honolulu
Oale
Columbus
Senate
Carter
Doleoe
Ontong
Mtudge
Prince Kalanlasov
Ter
Washington
Northern Pacific to Cut Shop Hours and Wages
Spokane Nov 4 In a move to trim payrolls Northern Pacific announces a reduction of work hours in shops from twelve to ten per day and a five day work week. The plan aligns with western railroads cutting labor as Hillyard and the Great Northern have already implemented similar reductions affecting many employees.
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Spokane
Wash
Walt Hillyard
Officials probe crash blame in Indianapolis wreck
An official investigation by S oy Officials into a terrible wreck in Indianapolis focuses on General Superintendent Vanrine company and the football special. Cited failures to exercise control inside limits blamed on engineer H Schumacher and Vanwinkle, as engines failed to keep the train under control.
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Indianapolis
Ind
S Oy
Vanrine
Becaas
Vanwinkle
H. Schumacher
Rockland Earned klene Rock Mac Chicago Novi Company
Rockland earns a report from a London based ad corporation laying groundwork for central road properties. The first annual report notes initial costs and stock standings tied to Moores and associates, with a focus on the sector.
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Chicago
Novi Company
London
Ad Corporation
Orging Company
Central
Moores
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