Great Fire Destroys Elevators and Mills at Superior
A blaze at Superior Wisconsin began in the Great Northern elevator and raged through three flour mills and dozens of buildings. Losses include the elevator and power house 1 125 000 Grand Republic mill 159 000 Freeman mill and elevator and Monkota mill and elevator 500 000 Webster Manufacturing Co 100 000 Republic elevator 225 900 Great Lakes Dredging and Docking Co 25 000 Great Northern mercantile docks 100 000 Whitney Bros marine contractors 21 000 Superior Shipbuilding Co 500 000 and many small homes 45 000 Insurance covered most losses except Whitney Bros and origin unknown.
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Duluth
Great Northern Elevator
Superior
Wis
Great Northern Elevator and Power House
Grand Republic Mill
Freeman Mill and Elevator
Monkota
Webster Manufacturing Comny
Republic Elevator
Great Lakes Dredging and Docking Company
Great Northern Mercantile Docks
Whitney Bros
Superior Shipbuilding Company
Dun's Agency Reports Steady Trade Ahead of Holiday Season
New York November 7 Inquiry at K G Dun and Co shows U S trade conditions improving over the prior week. Clearinghouse certificates and restricted currency have little effect on trade volumes, especially in retail where demand grows with the season. Jobbers advise conservative purchasing for future delivery as they seek solid footing for continued movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
K. G. Dun & Co
United States
American bankers move vast Lusitania gold hoard
In the Lusitania vaults that arrived today were stored nearly 12 million dollars in gold, over a quarter of the total engaged abroad by American bankers since the financial trouble began. The gold was immediately transferred to consignees and added to the nation’s available circulation.
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New York
Lusitania
Lualtania Sets New Record For Transatlantic Passage
The liner Lualtania again broke the marvel record with a 4 days 18 hours 40 minutes crossing. She retains the title queen of the seas by shaving 1 hour 12 minutes from her own prior feat.
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New York
Lualtania
Gold engagements total reach 45 million in Europe
New York nov 8 the total known engagements of gold from Europe now amount to 45 250 000 and in addition to this the head employee of one importing bank said he knew of at least 7 000 000 additional the engagements have been made privately
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New York
Europe
German Bank Raises Discount Rate to 7 1 2 Percent
Berlin November 8 The Imperial German Bank increased the discount rate from six and one half percent to seven and one half percent today.
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Berlin
Imperial
New York Report On Gold Engagements Nov 9
In Bu-now the total gold engagements stand at about 51 million 150 thousand dollars as of November 9, reflecting current market activity and liquidity levels across major financial centers including New York. This figure indicates steady demand from institutional buyers and central banks amid ongoing economic shifts.
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New York
Financial calm grows as banks resume cash drafts
Omaha reports that the financial situation has improved so much that one bank now pays depositors in cash and honors cash drafts from New York when sent by depositors, signaling a return to liquidity amid broader relief in the market.
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Omaha
New York
Calvert Couple Wed At Junction City Home
Marion C. Jackson and Miss Tena Calvert were married at the home of the bride’s parents near Junction City on November 2, 1907, with Rev. D L Morgan officiating.
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Jas. Calvert
Junctson City
Marion C., Jackson
Tena Calvert
Rev
D. L. Morgan
Croup Threat Aided By Ballard Treatments At Linn Drug
Croup is a dangerous inflammation of the windpipe common in children. The article advises small doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup and external use of Ballard's Snow Liniment for throat relief. It notes Linn Drug Company selling the remedies and a condensed milk factory at Forest Grove paying $300,000 annually for milk.
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Linn Drug Company
Forest Grove
Dudley Coleman Named Governor Candidate in Black and Tan Faction
H Dudley Coleman of New Orleans is named by the Black and Tan Republican faction as Louisiana governor candidate with a full state ticket. Russell Johnson of Shawnee Oklahoma, a bank teller, attempted suicide by razor amid financial worry. A new General Biscuit Company trust forms with capital stock of 20 million dollars and twenty five concerts are planned in the combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dudley Coleman
New Orleans
Louisiana
Republican Party
Russell Johnson
Shawnee, Okla
General Biscuit Company
New York Banks Ship Funds West to Aid Crop Movement
New York banks prepare to ship currency to the Northwest over the next six weeks. The Chase National Bank and First National Bank begin daily transfers of 25 000 to 50 000 dollars along Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes to aid crop movement. Hill held talks with bank officers urging maximal assistance while banks pledge to expedite cereal shipments to the seaboard for abroad markets.
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New York
Northwest
Chase National Bank
First National Bank
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hill
Id. Hill
Will Teach Sewing In Eugene Public Schools
The Eugene grammar grades will begin needlework lessons with girls taught by Mrs. A Terrill wife of Professor Terrill of the University leading the movement. A plan was outlined for visiting ladies to instruct in sewing and a military instruction department for boys may be added pending school board action.
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Eugene
A. ©. Terrill
Terrill
Bride Kate Sinner Weds Thomas F Duffy in Springfield
At the home of the bride s parents in Springfield on Saturday November 2 1907 Miss Kate Sinner wed Thomas F Duffy with Rev J C Richmond officiating in a simple ceremony attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Kate Sinner
Thomas F. Duffy
J. C. Richmond
Secretary Taft Leaves Manila on the Morrow
Secretary Taft bids farewell in Manila after a grand reception at Governor General Smiths residence. He plans to depart tomorrow for Vladivostok aboard the Rainbow, flagship of Admiral Hemphills squadron. His Manila day featured meetings with prominent officials, commissioners, business leaders, and provincial delegates.
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Manila
Taft
Smith
Vladivostok
Hemphill
Ios
Bank failure in Portland triggers calls for Steel resignation
Portland and Salem reports detail the Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company entering receivership after State Treasurer Steel drew 100000 of state funds. Judge Wolverton orders receivership while George H. Hill is named receiver. Governors and prosecutors seek security reviews and possible bond action.
Developments in Bank Failure at Title Guarantee & Trust
Yesterday in Portland the Title Guarantee and Trust Company failure unspooled with a $400,000 asset blocked from depositor claims as it is secured by Ladd and Tilton for $607,000. Three depositors, unhappy with George J. Hill’s receiver appointment, petition federal court for involuntary action.
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Portland
Title Guarantee & Trust Company
Marouam
Ladd & Tilton
Broken Bank
George J. Hill
Federal District Court
Hood's Sarcaparitis for Blood D iseases and Weather Changes
Catarrh a common blood disease is worsened by sudden weather shifts. Begin treatment at once with Hood's Sarcaparitis which claims radical permanent cures. The ad notes great confidence in its effectiveness and immediate action.
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Hood
Sodisinn
Sarsatabs Claimed to Purify Blood in Two Years Sale
An advertisement touts Sarsatabs chocolate tablets as a cure for all blood diseases with 40 366 testimonials in two years claiming wonderful efficacy and blood purification. The copy markets 100 doses per order.
Bankrupt bank faces receivership dispute and losses
Depositors seek a federal or co-receiver to replace Hill, pointing to independence issues with the old management. Debates arise over assignments to State Treasurer Steel for 395000 in deposits and timber lands in Penton and Marion counties. Losses to depositors likely as assets go to preferred creditors. Steel’s security for public funds violated the law. Bonds total 950000 by American Surety and 300000 by Portland men. District Attorney Manning to investigate swindling claims. Hill’s bond at 100000, ranging layoffs and a politically active Mrs Woodcock arrested with a revolver after depositing near 400 on bank closing day.
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Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company
Wolverton
United States Court
Nathan Coy
Joseph Simon
George H. Hill
Coy
Oregon
Boston
Steel
J. Thoburn Ross
Treasurer Steel
Fair Grounds
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Landa
Umatilla County
Benton County
M. B. Rankin
Umatilla
W. M. Ladd
Title Guarantee & Trust Company
Salem, Or
Chamberlain
Crawford
Portland
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
American Surety Company
Atrety
Hill
Penton
Marion
Elven
Wallace McCrmant
Louis G. Clarke
J. H. Peterson
M. B. Pankin
J. W. Cook
Hosa’ l
Manning
Woodcock
Progress at West Coast Mines in Bohemia Tunnel
Miners report good progress in the new West Coast Mines Company tunnel at Bohemia. By Monday the tunnel reached 45 feet from the entrance, rock is hard but blasts yield satisfactory speed under contract to Mr. Johnson and associates. The superintendent is pleased with the pace. In town, Miss Ella Anderson, a public school teacher, was sidelined by a serious foot ailment and hospitalized in Portland. It was once feared she might require amputation, but surgery is unlikely. Miss Finnerty assists her classes during the absence. Mrs. Wm. Hemenway Sr. suffers a long illness after a paralytic stroke, with family nearby. Wm. Hemenway Jr. visited from Seattle with Grace, who then went to Boulder, California. Mrs. Grace Mattison, nee Lincoln, also travels from Seattle to await the grandmother’s condition. Mrs. J. H. Shortridge has faced a month of illness from a tack wound and ensuing infections, now recovering from erysipelas though not fully out of danger.
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West Coast Mines Company
Bohemia
Portland
Miss Finnerty
Miss Anderson
Wm. Hemenway
Wm. Hemenway, Jr
Seattle
Grace
Boulder
Calif
Grace Mattison
Lincoln
J. H. Shortridge
Oregon
Booth Kelly Plans Wages Cut At Springfield Mills
Booth Kelly mills will reduce wages to 20 cents an hour for eight hours on Monday November 11 following a Eugene meeting of mill officers. Saginaw and Coburg mills close indefinitely while Springfield and Wendling run eight hours daily. Planing departments continue. no activity until finances improve and demand returns. Stock on hand will fulfill current orders as yards hold several million feet. Blow to Springfield as business suffers. some workers stay with families favored.
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Bassett
Booth-Kelly
Springfield
Eugene
Booth- Kelly
Saginaw
Coburge
Wendling
Japan seeks smooth ties with United States on immigration
Tokio November 7 A foreign minister Hayashi in an Associated Press interview denied friction with the United States. He said Japan’s government will control emigration to benefit Japan while conforming to American wishes and is taking active steps in that direction. He stressed patience from both peoples as Japan aims to resolve the immigration question without danger of friction.
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Tokio
Hayashi
Foreign Affairs
Associated Press Today
United States
Japan
Hayashi Bel>yo
Harriman Lines Resume Work in Oregon
The Port land Journal notes easing finances as Harriman interests order resumed construction on Northwest projects. Immediate activity on the Ilwaco extension Pendleton Pilot Rock branch Lewiston and Coburg bridges follows reorganizing crews with plans to push north bank line toward completion. Tacoma tunnel bids must be let and work start before December 1 with East Portland peninsula tunnel also anticipated.
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Pacific Northwest
Portland Journal
Harriman
Ilwaco
Pendleton-Pilot Rock
Lewiston Bridge
Coburg
Tacoma
J. D. Farrell
Oregon & Washington Railroad
Sound
East Portland Peninsula
Hill Companies
North Bank
Harriman Companies
Portland
Columbia River
North Bank Road
Arranging the Stars on the United States Flag
The committee on star placement for the 46th star Oklahoma added reports approval by the army and navy secretaries and the president. The fourth of July will feature the new flag with eight stars in rows one, three, four, and six and seven in rows two and five. The rows list states alphabetically by admission, from Delaware to Oklahoma, noting North and South Dakota’s November 2, 1889 admission.
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United States
Army and Navy
Oklahoma
Delaware
Tennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Illinola
Alabama
Maine
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Florida
Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
California
Oregon
West Virginia
Nevada
Nebraska
Summary of New Compulsory Education Law Provisions
The report outlines a compulsory education law covering ages nine to fourteen for school attendance and fourteen to sixteen if not gainfully employed. Exemptions include private or parochial schooling, medical inability, remote living distance, or parental tutoring. Penalties for noncompliance include fines from five to twenty five dollars or short imprisonment. Truant officers and reporting duties are defined for school and county authorities. Irregular attendance is eight unexcused half days in four weeks.
Banks Will Ship Money To West
New York banks push currency shipments to meet demands from West and South. They deny withholding funds, stating reserves were depleted to supply banks in San Antonio, Galveston, Memphis, Mobile, Atlanta and other Southern points. Oregon Bar to convene in Portland November 19 and 20 with excursion rate for lawyers and families.
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New York
West
San Antonio
Galveston
Memphis
Mobile
Atlanta
Oregon State Bar Association
Portland
Railroad to Accept Clearing House Money for Rail Freight
The Booth-Kelly Lumber Company and A J Gillette, local agent for the 5 P Company, received word from railroad officials that San Francisco clearing house certificates now circulated by Booth-Kelly will be accepted by the railroad for freight and passenger business.
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Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
A. J. Gillette
5. P. Company
San Francisco Clearing House
Booth-Kelly Company
Man
Collision injures several on Wabash line at Port Wayne
Port Wayne Ind Nov 9 The eastbound Buffalo Passenger train on the Wabash railroad collided head on with a freight train here. Several trainmen and passengers were severely bruised but none seriously injured.
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Port Wayne
Ind
Buffalo
Holidays Do Not Stop The Law In Py Election Case
In Olympia on November 6, the superior court had tried the Py election cause during proclaimed holidays. Judge Chadwick rendered his judgment on a holiday, but the supreme court ruled that since formal findings and decree were signed November 1 after the holidays, the judgment is not void and should not be reviewed or set aside.
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Olympia
Wash
Chadwick
Whitten
Superior Court
Var
Wreck on Oregon Railroad and Navigation Route in Dense Fog
Eastbound Oregon Railroad and Navigation passenger No. 8 delayed Pendleton local collided with southbound Southern Pacific No. 16 near a steel bridge. One killed, three injured as fog reduced visibility. Engineer and fireman escaped. Glass trapped between tender and cab died. Three injured left scene before names were secured.
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Portland
Pendleton
Southern Pacific
Frank W. Glass
Glass
Lumber rate crisis sparks interstate hearing bid
J N Teal attorney for Oregon lumbermen heads to Washington to urge an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the November 1 freight rate increase for lumber to the East. The lumbermen’s complaint, supported by the Northwest industry, argues railroads profited for years off lumber transport and seeks relief from the 10 cent per 100 rate. The U S court injunction blocks collection pending ICC action or court order modification, a pivotal move for Northwest mills facing East market competition and South price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Teal
Oregon
Harriman
Hill
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland Journal
United States
Seattle
Wmtil
Northwest
Wealthy Milwaukee Woman Faces Prison Term
Milwaukee November 9 Evelyn Romadka a wealthy Milwaukee woman who pleaded guilty to thievery must serve time in the penitentiary according to a decision announced today by her attorney Healey. Healey says the notice after Romadka stated she would not withdraw her plea. the case is called next week and his office will oppose placement of Romadka in an insane asylum as they are convinced of her guilt.
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Milwaukee
Evelyn Romadka
Healey
Ramadka
Heale
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