Pitiable Scenes As Miners Die In Explosion Tragedy
Ladysmith B C October 6 Twenty three bodies recovered from the Extension mine after yesterday's explosion with nine still in the pit. Hundreds of miners families gathered as sixteen bodies were brought on stretchers. Rescuers worked through the night amid collapsed coal and entrapment reports. Names like Clarence White and others identified among the dead, while the scene of sorrow and loss drew a long line of mourners to the railway.
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Ladysmith
B. C
Extension
Clarence White
J. Ternary Ter
Finch Must Hang for Fishers Murder
The Supreme Court denied petitions for rehearing in the cases of James A. Finch and Harry Daley, likely ensuring their hangings for the Ralph Fisher murder. The court’s unanimous decision affirmed the trial verdict and ordered the trial court to proceed accordingly.
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Salem
Supreme Court
James A. Finch
Ralph Fisher
Harry Daley
One Killed and Thirty Five Injured in Train Collision
Springfield Ill Oct 6 One passenger was killed and thirty five injured, four probably fatally, in a collision last night between a special train carrying hundreds of excursionists home from the state fair and a regular passenger train on the Illinois Central at Parnell near Farmer City.
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Springfield
Parnell
Farmer City
Spokane Prison Reform Begins With Fresh Bath Policy
Spokane city jail releases inmates with a new regimen as Geo Armstrong the new Pollen Commissioner orders hot water soap towels and shaving supplies for all prisoners. He states future releases will include a full stomach bath clean clothes and a shave to restore dignity.
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Geo. Armstrong
Spokane
Belog
Maal
Pageant at Northwestern University Celebrates Original States History
A three day pageant begins on the Northwestern University campus in Chicago detailing the thirteen original states and the north shore history from Indian times through early French explorers to the present day. The event opens today and runs through the weekend with performances and related festivities.
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Chicago
North Shore
Northwesternulverwily
CHICAGO FOG CAUSES TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS
Dense fog in Chicago today caused several crashes including a rear end collision of two suburban trains injuring about a score of passengers, four seriously, and a street car accident that injured five. The Astoria chamber reports San Francisco flour milling interests may export a large pouring mill and enter wheat export facilities. Harriburg fairs prize exhibits continue to win blue ribbons as a dog trainer returns with national honors. J. D. Buell departed this afternoon for points south.
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Chicago
Mie
Astoria
Harrieburg
The
Bulletin
Minnesota Governor Eberhart Takes Office After Johnson Death
Mr. Eberhart, a Republican who succeeded Democrat John A. Johnson, assumed Minnesota governorship after Johnson's death. Born in Sweder, 38 years ago, he moved to America in 1841 and trained as a minister before becoming a lawyer. His original name Olwen changed to Eberhart after marriage to his wife.
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Mr. Eberhart
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Helea
Mrr. Johnson
Jacobean
Eberbart
Mrr
Gberbart Wes
Sweder
America
Agam
Olwen
Eberhart
Republican Papers Confiscated for Printing Coin
A report notes confiscation of Republican papers believed to be printing a coin. Officials seized materials and detained editors pending investigation. Source describes political tension and enforcement actions amid ongoing dispute.
Wreck of Portland & Seattle train kills engineer in landslide
Vancouver Washington October 6 The east bound No 4 passenger train wrecked in a landslide between Fountain and Sandal 135 miles east of the city Engineer C A Bigsby was killed Fireman B F Bear severely injured Express messenger Kepler scalp wound Mail clerk H C Hettitt bruised The engine baggage and tourist cars left the rails No passengers hurt Road expected to be cleared this afternoon
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Vancouver
Portland & Seattle Railway
Ieh
Fountain and
Sandal
Here
C. A. Bigsby
B. F. Bear
Expres
Kepler
H. C. Hettitt
Transatlantic liners fitted for Moroccan coast service
Madrid reports three transatlantic liners are being fitted for service on the Moroccan coast while the entire editions of five republican papers are confiscated for publishing an article by Senor Costa critical of the government. The Cerro Espanalo today published an account of a secret military meeting.
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Madrid
Senor Costa
Cerro Espanalo
General Marina Wounded at Melilla Holds High Command
General of division in the Spanish army General Marina was wounded by a Moorish bullet at Melilla. He has served as military governor of Melilla for some time, retaining his high command amid the action and defense of the enclave.
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Marina
Melilla
Peary Consents to Submit Proofs for Verification
Washington October 6 Commander Peary accepted the invitation of the National Geographical Society to submit his proofs for verification. The society has extended a similar invitation to Dr Cook to submit his proofs but has received no word from the man who claims to have first discovered the north pole.
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Washington
Commander Peary
National Geographical Society
Cook
North Pole
Wheat markets report with futures and flour drop
On October 5 1917 Chicago and Portland and Tacoma price lists show December 1917 8 7 8 May 1703 5 8 July 98 56 8 for wheat futures with club bluestem red Russian and other types. Flour declined 20 cents per barrel reflecting market softness across regions.
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Chicago
Tacoma
Bluestem
Fife
Albany man buys historic Russ house in Valley
D Hurley of Albany purchased the Russ house from W H Rowell. The hotel, among the city’s oldest, has long served farmers and stockmen in the valley. Rowell has managed it for 17 12 years and may move to Portland soon. Hurley previously ran lodging houses in Albany.
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D. Hurley
Albany
W. H. Rowell
W. W. Rowell
Portland
Attendance set at A Y P ex position Sunday record
The attendance at the A Y P ex position Sunday broke the Sunday record with 29,014 people passing through the turnstiles. Of this number 36,100 entered the grounds from 1 to 6 PM. The total attendance since the ace opened has now reached 3,371, SS.
Vancouver ambulance kills stranger during trial spin
Vancouver city police ambulance on a trial spin fatally ran over C. F. Reiss a wealthy Austin Texas citizen. The vehicle had not yet been accepted by the city.
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Vancouver
B. C
New City
C. F. Reiss
Austin
Tex
Cty
Five relatives travel to Portland for cremation service
Mrs. Handsaker Mrs. Laird Mrs. Keeney G Handsaker and J Handsaker traveled to Portland today to attend the cremation of 8S Handsaker.
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8. Handsaker
P. N. Laird
J. M. Keeney
G. W. Handsaker
J. J. Handsaker
Portland
Taft Goes 10 Yosemite for Real Rest
President Taft leaves San Francisco to seek real rest in Yosemite valley after a day and night of nonstop public duties. He endured eighteen hours of entertainment including three speeches, a city tour, a stone laying, and a five hour banquet. Governor Gillett urged a stronger navy and a Pacific fleet of at least sixteen battleships at the event.
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San Francisco
Taft
Yosemite Valley
Gillett
Pacific
Eugene Men Granted Patent on Pitman Crank Connection
New York Oct 6 Inventors William L Chrysler and Joseph W Kaye of Eugene have been granted a patent for a Pitman crank connection Their invention will be marketed by Kays and Chrysler in Eugene and is noted in the U S Commissioner of Patents report issued today
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Eugene
Jos. W. Kays
Wm. Chrysler
New York
United States Commissioner of Patents
Moore
William L. Chrysler
Joseph W. Kaye
Orchard Lands Bring High Price in Pogue River Valley
The Pogue River valley orchard lands sold for 16 000 dollars, 1333 per acre, totaling 12 acres. Seven acres hold 18 year old trees and five acres host nine year old trees. A parallel 12 acre parcel of the same orchard sold at 1509 dollars per acre. J Erdman transferred 18 acres of Seehard land to J B Wood. Armour, Chicago packing firm leader, 46, son of Philip D Armour, is noted for ample financial influence.
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S. J. Erdman
J. B. Wood
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Philip D. Armour
Medford Parcel Seeks Sale Near City Limits
A fragment notes a land tract south of the city offered for sale with fourteen acres planted in 4 1/2 year old trees. The deal appears tied to a sum around $11,000, per the Medford Tribune.
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Medford
Probably Fair Tomorrow Forecast Teases Patchy Showers
Forecast calls for probably fair conditions in the western portion with showers and cooler air in the eastern area tonight and Thursday. The outlook shifts to generally fair skies by late Thursday as temperatures ease.
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Oregon
Railroad grading crews rush to Lebanon for Crabtree line
About 40 teams of mules with scrapers and other tools arrive at Lebanon to begin grading and bridge work on the railroad to Crabtree. The contract for grading is sublet by Twohy Brothers to Hayden Brothers, who will rush the work as rapidly as possible. Three or four camps will be established along the route, housing about 1000 men.
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Crabtree
Lebanon
Twohy Brothers
Hayden Brothers
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