Global briefs reveal epidemics to political shifts
New Orleans reports frost and a waning yellow fever epidemic. New York notes Armitage Mathews suicide after conspiracy trial. Pendleton census shows Umatilla County population at 19,083, up 34 from federal count. Washington discusses Seattle industrial fair fate with cabinet questions. Calaveras mines report gas fatality in Sloc ton. Butte miners die in cave-in at Speculator mine. Moscow fears renewed disorders as people flee. Berkeley reports Will ie Will ie recovering after attack. Curtis and wife linked to Robbery. Washington ratifies Russia Japan treaty with simultaneity. Edna grand jury returns no verdict against Gibson. other suspicions linger. Hill inges arrest linked to Northern Pacific hold-up. Portland convention reshapes tariff stance. Roosevelt rate act praised. Chicago man McGarry dies. Tacoma gains rights to tidelands for St Paul road. Washington hints at Langs as new interstate commerce official. Elkton mob hangs Frank Teavell. Portland land fraud trial defendant Jones testifies. loaning funds to veterans claimed.
Last Day of the Fair Ends Exposition in Portland
Rainy weather dampens crowds but the Lewnood Clark exposition wraps up at midnight with hourly festivities. Government building closes at five as Goode declares the event ended. fireworks, mock warfare, and a Goude play mark the finale after attendance surpasses 2,500,000. Stockholders expect 120,000 in dividends.
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Portland
Goode
Goude
Verdict of First Degree Murder in Harpe Case
Roveborg Oregon October 12 The J C Harpe murder case went to the jury at five yesterday evening They returned a verdict of guilty in the first degree after late deliberations Karnes had previously served seven years for assault from Multnomah County He is said to have told others he killed two men in Washington state years ago including the murder of Wm Graham in Southern Oregon Journal reports details of the trial
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J. C. Harpes
Karnes
Multnomah County
Washington
Wm. H. Graham
Oregon
Journal
Taggart Granted Divorce in Wooster Court
In Wooster Ohio Captain Taggart was granted a divorce from his wife after a crowded courtroom hearing. Attorneys Smyeer and Werts appeared for the parties as Judge Kason announced the decision amid held claims and extensive pleas.
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Smyeer
Ma. Taggart
Taggart
Werts
Kason
Williamson and partners sentenced in land fraud case
Federal Judge Haunt denied a new trial and sentenced Congressman J N Williamson to ten months in prison and a $500 fine. Marion K Bigge and Dr Vanchesner received similar terms. execution stayed pending appeal. Convicted of conspiracy to suborn perjury and obtain government land fraudulently. Gesner's light sentence due to age and health. Jury deliberations proceed in the Jones land fraud trial.
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Portland
J. N. Williamson
Marion KK. Bigge
United States
Prineville
Vanchesner
Williamson
Gesner
Villiawcon
Lane County to exhibit in Chamber of Commerce building
Arrangements with E M Warren place most of Lane County’s agricultural exhibits in the Chamber of Commerce building in Portland. Other counties may follow, making Lane County the first to be exhibited there and likely to attract investors.
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E. M. Warren
Lane Country
Bryan in Japan Yokobuaa Arrival Report
Bryan and family arrived in Yokohama Japan this morning aboard the steamer with a smooth passage and appear in good health. William J Bryan travels with relatives and is greeted by local officials and residents during the stopover in Japan.
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Yokobuaa
Wm. J. Bryan
Peace Conference Invitation for Second Magne Meeting
Washington October 14 a formal invitation from the organ for a second Magne peace conference was made public today. The president accepts.
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Washington
Orar
Peace Treaty Signed By Japan and Russia
Washington reports that on November 14 a peace treaty was signed between the Japanese and Russian empires. The cable dispatch notes the historic accord ends years of hostilities and marks a new era in East Asian diplomacy.
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Washington, Vet
Japan
Russie
Italian laborers cook meat from dead horse in Idaho incident
A party of Italian laborers employed on railroad grading near Twin Palouse Idaho attempted to cook meat from a dead horse said to be injected with strychnine to kill coyotes. Six have died and seven others are seriously ill.
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Twin Palke
Idaho
Resignation of Judge Tucker Accepted
Washington reports the resignation of Judge Eugene S Tucker from the supreme court was accepted. Attorney General announces Paul Jasgen of Omaha will be appointed as his successor.
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Washington
Eugene 4. Tucker
Supreme Court
Paul Jasgen
Scores from college football games across the East
Football results from multiple venues include Harvard 6 Springfield Training 0 in Cambridge, Virginia Tech 16 West Point 0, Penn 5 North Carolina 0 in Philadelphia, Princeton 37 Bacmnel 0, Yale 8 Holy Cross 0, West Point 16 Virginia 6, Michigan 6 Vanderbilt 0 in Ann Arbor, Columbia 1 William 5 in New York, Pennsylvania 17 North Carolina 0 in Philadelphia, Princeton 48 Bucknell 0, Chicago 3 Indiana 5, Beloit 2 Northwestern at Evansville with incomplete data.
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Beloit
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Nederland Fire Devastates Colorado Town
Houlder Colorado October 15 a fire started in a general estate at Nederland spreading rapidly cutting off the town population about 700 and destroying the telephone station. Boulder October 15 the fire at Nederland was brought under control and dynamite used to blow up buildings along the path saved the rest of the town and the mine workings.
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Col
Nederland
Boulder
Great Northern Seeks Vancouver Harbor Terminal Site
The Great Northern Railway offers 150000 for crown granted Vancouver harbor property to establish a terminal. The bid signals expansion plans in the region.
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Vancouver
B. C
Great Northern Railway
Vancouver Harbor
Giants Clinch National Championship In Tough Series
New York won the best of five series four games to one, with a packed grandstand as fans filled the stands. The battery for Philadelphia was Henderson and Powers, for New York Mathewson and Bresnaham, delivering a decisive early afternoon victory.
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Giants
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Hender
Powers
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Bresnahen
Taggart Case in Military Courts
Washington reports the Taggart case may return to military courts with action possible against Fortesque and Miner. If Taggart does not pursue charges Miner previously pressed, the government may proceed. The judge ordered custody with the father, with the younger child to visit the mother indefinitely. Elmore must attend school at Wooce tee and Carver at Columbus, and both parents may visit the boys and they may exchange visits with their parents.
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Taggart
Fortesque
Miner
Elmore
Woocetee
Carver
Columbus
Death on the Ocean Aboard the Campania
Five lives are known to be lost after a giant wave swept the Campania’s steerage deck on October 1. About thirty passengers were injured. All cable passengers are safe.
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New York
Campania
Bomb Attack in Warsaw Kills Two Servants
A bomb was thrown at the home of an English manufacturer in Warsaw on October 14 killing two servants. Police pursued the attackers, who shot and killed three officers before escaping.
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Warsaw
Filma
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