South Portland Wreck Off Cape Blanco Claims Many Lives
A steamship bound from San Francisco to Astoria struck rocks near Cape Blanco in dense fog. The crew and most passengers perished as boats swamped or sank within minutes. Lifeboats and a single life raft were seen, with rescue efforts under way as reports detail the chaotic scene and high loss of life.
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Cape Blanco
Handon
Oregon Coast
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Astoria
Sanfrancisco
Coquille River
Saya
Portland
Puget Sound Porta
McInturff Miracle Failure in Dropsey Cure
Mrs Dene M Knapp wife of a farmer near Latah Washington announced August 23 in United Peoples church she was cured of dropsy by Rev David M Melutarff pastor of the church. She died yesterday with dropsy of years standing as the attending physician blamed. Melutarff had drawn a large Spokane following and his test of cures drew church members hoping for proof.
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Oregonian
Spokane
Wash
Dene M. Knapp
Latah
United Peoples’ Church
David M. Meluturff
Melntarff
Federal Grand Jury to Begin Land Fraud Probes in Oregon
The Federal Grand Jury will start work Wednesday with land fraud cases led by defendants Mise Merie Were H G McKinney and A U Peter. Prominent local and state men are implicated and several sensational developments are anticipated during the investigation.
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Oregonian
Federal Grand Jury
Mise Merie
H.G. McKinney
A. UD. Peter
Coggins Charged With Altering Money Orders At Eugene
Charged with raising postoffice money orders, Coggins allegedly altered two orders from cents to 25. He then passed them to business men of Eugene. Several witnesses testified about their knowledge of the case.
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Coggins
Eugene
Nottingham's Bay Area Robber Escalates to Suicide
Oakland police report a spree by George Nottingham beginning Saturday night with saloon robberies at two locations and a freight train theft then a fatal stabbing of Larue Carr. A pistol duel with a patrolman followed before Nottingham killed himself at 1:45 AM as deputies watched his home. He left a note claiming drug influence.
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Cal
Uoet
George Nottingham
Larue Carr
Tom O Reilly Brought Back From Harrisburg Train
Local officers learned from the Harrisburg city marshal that Tom Oheilly, the Irishman who traded John Sloan s colt for a worthless horse and 20, then vanished with the money, was at Jos Huston s farm nine miles northeast of Harrisburg. Constable A J Smith transported him after locating a map and returning home by afternoon train. O Reilly claimed he was misled by friends after trading horses and drinking, saying he lost Sloan s money. The court, deeming it a breach of trust, released him on condition he repay 220 by November 2.
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Tom Oheilly
John Sloan
Jos
Huston
A. J. Smith
O'Reilly
Offiver
Oakland
Constable Smith
Justice Wintermeier
Sloan
Fine Monuments For McElroy and Zierolf Graves
Lake the marble worker completes a nine foot high Quincy granite monument with cottage design for Hon. E. B. McElroy in Corvallis O F cemetery. A second grave marker for Casper Zierolf’s wife in Monroe cemetery features an extra dark blue Vermont marble cross four feet high and two feet eight inches wide.
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Lake
Casper Zierolf
Monroe
Vermont
Alaska boundary award confirms Canada gains islands
London and Washington report the Alaska boundary commission decision favors the United States by awarding Canada two small islands near Wales and Pearce while giving Stricklin and Connaught Inlets to the US. The mountain line creates a land barrier from Mt St Elias to Portland Channel, reducing Canada’s access to the sea. Canada’s Jette and Ayleworth dispute the ruling, arguing the majority’s lines ignore rights and are not judicial.
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United States
Stricklin and Connaught
Portland Canal
Ocean
Fort Simpson
Wales
Pearce Ielanda
Jette
Ayleworth
Mt. St. Eling
Portland Channel
W C T U State Convention In Salem Oct
The annual state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets in Salem from October 20 to 23 under President Mrs. Helen D. Harford. Noted Canadian W C T U speaker Miss Lillian Phelps will attend to add interest to sessions.
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Salem
Helen D. Harford
Lillian Phelps
Postoffice Improvement In Eugene Nears Start
Remodeling of the Eugene postoffice may begin soon. Contractor L N Roney has started hauling timbers and lumber, but arrival of new boxes and fixtures is awaited to set a start date.
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Eugene Postoffice
L. N. Roney
Eugene High Quiet Prep for Roseburg High Clash
Eugene High football players rehearse for the Roseburg High School game set for next Saturday at Roseburg. Coach Bryson praises team work and expects a stronger effort than the prior Varsity Second Eleven showing. A round trip rate to Roseburg is arranged by Manager Booth for supporters traveling with the squad. The team departs Friday afternoon and returns Sunday.
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Roseburg High School
Roseburg
Bryson
Booth
Eugene
Suslaw Items from Florence and Eugene
Mrs Anon Holden of Eugene attends a land contest before U S Commissioner Holden in Florence. A Eugene stock dealer buys a large band of sheep from Mevere Griffith Cox and others near Heceta start for Eugene with the drove today. Fishermen report strong catches with boats taking nearly two hundred salmon in a night. Jesse Phelpa reports his arm healing well and physicians expect to save it. James Boyd returns from Southern Mexico to Oregon in improved health. Jared Scott visits Eugene to seek county court support for Mapleton Florence wagon road with 200 subscribed toward opening the road. court adjourned. An exhibit at J W Chrmen's store features a 14 pound sugar beet grown near Acme by KE Benedict, with others of similar size brought by H Landerking. Benedict's sizable harvest is noted.
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Eugene
Florence
U. S
Holden
Mevere
Griffith
Cox
Heceta
Jesse Phelpa
Jared Scott
Mapleton
J. W. Chrmen
Acme
KE. K. Benedict
H. Landerking
Landerking
Benedict
Bank Robbery at Pleasant Dale Ends with Escape
Lincoln Neb Oct 20 Robbers dynamited the State Bank at Pleasant Dale early this morning securing 9000 in currency. The explosion drew citizens into a running pistol fight with armed men. The robbers escaped apparently uninjured as bloodhounds join the pursuit.
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Lincoln, Neb
Pleasant Dale
Mayor closes 120 saloons for state-law violations
Kansas City records show the mayor ordering 120 saloons shut this morning for keeping open against state law. The establishments had each been paying 60 monthly to the city, funds allocated to fremen and police salaries, which will be cut by half as a consequence.
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Kansas City
Cromwell Robbers Fail at Post Office Blasting Attempt
A group led by Cromwell, Ltd. attempted to blow open the post office this morning but used excessive powder and demolished the building without securing any loot. No injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the failed siege and seeking suspects.
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Cromwell, Ltd
Bank withdrawals ripple through Baltimore market
Baltimore on October 20 saw numerous withdrawals of funds from local banks, with officials noting no further failures anticipated at this time. The day’s activity reflects growing stress in financial institutions and signals continued cautious sentiment among investors and customers.
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Baltimore
Executive Meeting of W C T U Held at Cottage Grove
An executive meeting of the county officers of the W C T U was held at the home of president Mrs Evan Wheeler in Cottage Grove on October 17. Officers appointed include secretary Miss Edna Houston Eugene, Sunday School Work Mrs Emon Eugene, Evangelistic Mrs B E Wilson, Medal Contests Mrs M J Houston Eugene, with further appointments for Law and Moore and other posts.
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W. OC. T. U. Wee
Evan. Wheeler
Cottage Grove
L. QT. L
Mies Edne Houston
Mre
Emon
Eugene
Despondent ex-Toronto tycoon ends life in Seattle hotel
Seattle reporter notes John McNeill once a wealthy Toronto man who became a hotel porter. He ended his life this morning after a long period of financial losses and despair.
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Seattle
John McNeill
Toronto
Gas death of barber Joseph Allen and Mira L Coglin
In San Francisco on October 20, Joseph Allen a barber and Mira L Coglin were found dead in bed the morning after a gas-related incident. Authorities deemed the deaths accidental and ruled asphyxiation by gas.
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San Francisco
Joseph Allen, Barber
Mira L. Coglin
Ten Thousand Troops Counted at Fort Riley Maneuver
Fort Riley reports the maneuvering division totals nearly ten thousand men and officers. Five brigadier generals are present in addition to General Bates.
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Fort Riley
Bates
Portland writer Clifton McArthur visits Albany on way to Eugene
Clifton McArthur once a leading University of Oregon student and noted Portland Oregonian writer traveled through Albany en route to Eugene. He now runs a 0 acre farm near Rickreall and claims to have left the newspaper game for good, describing himself as an honest man. He was formerly manager of the best football team at the U C and the Oregon slamol team slated to play the university’s current squad in Eugene this afternoon.
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Baby Herald
Clifton McArthur
University of Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Albany
Eugene
Rickreall
Mr. McArthur
U. C. Ever Het
Oregon Slamol
Voreity
Eogsne
Wentz Son Missing as Father Leads Mountain Search
Middlesboro Kentucky October 20 authorities report Adii patch dispatch says Wentz son of a millionaire remains unfound. Father heads search through the mountains while close friends speculate he may have fled abroad to avoid an arranged marriage with a schoolmate, opposing his parents.
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Middlesboro
Adiipatch
Wentz
America
Coburg Bridge Repair Delays Reported
Coburg Bridge over the McKenzie remains out of service as repairs continue. The project has faced repeated delays and it will be some time before repairs are completed.
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Coburg
McKenzie
Roosevelt calls extra session to ratify Cuban pact
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation summoning an extra session of Congress for Monday November ninth in Washington to determine approval of the reciprocal commercial convention with Cuba signed in December 1902, deemed necessary for the measure to take effect. The proclamation cites Senate resolution of March 19, 1905 and public interest in speedy operation of the treaty.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Alcohol writer Horace Cynfield commits suicide
Chicago on Oct 90 Horace Cynfield a renowned newspaper writer and popular short story author died by self inflicted razor wound at a West Side sanitarium last night He had been admitted Thursday with an acute form of alcohol illness and died of self harm.
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Chicago
Horace Ef. Cynfield
America
Canfield
Distiller Fell Unconscious After Sudden Pain
J M Francis former owner of the Francis distillery near the city collapsed in front of Eugene Loan Savings Bank while chatting with Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Hotha. He reportedly suffers from appendicitis and fainted from a sudden severe pain but soon recovered and walked home.
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J. M. Francis
Francis
Internal Revenue
Hotha
Eugene Loan Vod Savings Bank
Burns and Wiggine Headed to Bryson City NC
Burns and Albert Wiggine of Woburg depart this afternoon for Bryson City North Carolina for an extended visit. This marks Mr Burns' first trip to his old home place since 166.
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Burns
Albert Wiggine
Woburg
Bryson City
North Carolina
Mr. Burne
Oret
Boon Found Not Guilty After Jury Verdict
The jury in the case State va, James Bounn, charged with larceny of ten dollars from A. Merritt, found him not guilty last evening. Evidence was deemed insufficient to convict.
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State Va
James Bounn
A. Merritt
American promoter Whitaker Wright freed in bill of indictment
London writ: The grand jury indicted American promoter Whitaker Wright on fraud charges after he obtained large sums from credulous investors. The acquittal bill was returned and the trial begins immediately.
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London
France Given Longer Control of Foo Choo Arsenal
Foreign Minister Defeasee announced that China authorized France to retain management of the Foo Choo naval arsenal for four more years. Foo Choo, a treaty port on the Min river, lies about mid Chinese coast.
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Defeasee
China
France
Foo Choo
Min
Episcopal Bishops Open National Conference in Washington
Hundreds of distinguished churchmen from across America Canada Hawaii the West Indies the Philippines China and Japan attend the opening session of the American conference of bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Missionary projects and church extension will be the principal topics discussed.
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Canada
Hawaii
West Indies
Phippines
China
Japan
An American Conference of Bishops
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