Turkish Trouble Ahead Crisis as insurgents plan attack
A crisis unfolds in Constantinople as insurgents plan an attack on foreign representatives. Ambassadors from Britain, Italy and Germany seek protection aboard the British guard ship Imogene as Russia and Austria guard ships patrol the harbor. Foreign officials are warned to take precautions amid worsening tensions and possible communications cut with the Turkish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorly Ps News Association
Imogne
Austria
Workmen to Appeal Over New AOUW Rates
Buffalo veterans of the Ancient Order of United Workmen threaten a court appeal if the supreme lodge enacts higher beneficiary assessments for members over fifty five. At a 1000-strong protest meeting in Buffalo, the group vows to pursue legal and equitable action to oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Order of United Workmen
Supreme Lodge
St. Paul
United States
Insurgents Routed Near Laguna de Bay
In Cavite province near Laguna de Bay the Jolo Constabulary clashed with insurrectos, killing 20 enemies while one constable fell. Reinforcements departed Manila to quell the uprising, as insurgents hold a strong mountain position flanking the lake.
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Manila
Jolo Constabulary
Cavite
Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Day
Eagles Parade in New York Prompts City Reception
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a parade in New York on September 3 and proceeded to Tammany Hall for convention sessions. Mayor Low reviewed the parade as more than two thousand lodge members marched with bands and distinctive lodge attire creating a colorful scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Order of Eagles
Tammany Hall
Low
Jeffries To Fight Monroe In October Bout In L A
Champion James J. Jeffries signed articles to fight Jack Monroe of Butte for a two round decision match in Los Angeles on October 16. The Century Athletic Club takes 3 percent of the gross gate receipts with the rest split between the contestants, one percent to be determined by them.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jefffiie
Jack Monroe
Butte
Century Athletic Club
Farmer gored by bull near Roseburg in Sept incident
Roseburg Oregon September 3 Paul Cup Villier a farmer eight miles west of there was gored by a bull Sunday when the animal turned and pierced his abdomen letting out a portion of the intestines. Surgical aid was rendered and he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Paul Cupvillier
Terrible Accident at Marshfield Claims Two Women
In Marshfield Oregon at Daniels Creek Logging railroad station Mrs W Bickford and Mrs O E Gibson were crushed to death when they boarded a slowly moving log train and fell onto the track. The first wheel passed over them and both were killed instantly with no blame assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield, Or
Daniels Creek
W. ©. Bickford
O. EB. Gibson
Portland Faces Water Crisis As Supply Dwindles
The Executive Board of Works announced this morning that Portland's water supply is giving out. The city, fed by Bull Run river 65 miles away, has long been famed for abundant water. Records show Portland uses 50 percent more water per person than any other U S city.
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Scripps News Association
Portland, Or
Executive Board of Works
Portland
Bull Ron River
Union
Knox Hop Drier Burned Near Cottage Grove
The hop drier on the Knox place near Cottage Grove was burned yesterday morning, destroyed fully with about 2000 in loss, hops part of the value. The building and contents were fully insured. Two boys, John and Willie Shean of San Francisco aged ten and twelve, were found hiding in the tool box under a baggage car at Portland union depot. They were taken in charge by the Aid Society for care.
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Cottage Grove
Knox Place
Scripps News Association
Portland
Uol
Union Depot
John
Willie Shean
San Francisco
Washington
Spokane
Aid Society
Holiday for Employes on Labor Day at O K and N
Scripps News Association Portland reports the O K and N railway will grant a Labor Day holiday to all employees who can be spared on September 7. The move makes Labor Day a railroad holiday in Portland with nationwide observance except Nevada Arizona Mississippi and North Dakota.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
O. K. & N. Railway Company
District of Columbia
Nevada
Arizona
Mississippi
North Dakota
Man Hanged Himself Before Execution for 19th Century Murder
Martin Zidmir was slated for execution for the murder of Geo Rider in 19. He died last night by hanging in his cell using bed clothes, ending the case before the wafer execution could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingetoo
Montane
Martin Zidmir
Geo. Rider
Mayor Schmidt Renominated in San Francisco Labor Party vote
The Union Labor party nominated Mayor Eugene E. Schmidt for a second term in San Francisco on September 4. The platform committee reported its recommendations and the convention adjourned pending decisions by other local conventions.
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San Francisco
Union Labor Party
Eugene E. Schmidt
Halide
Macedonian rebels plan bombardment of Constantinople
In Sofia Turku on September 5 the Macedonian committee claims it will bomb Constantinople with a tramp steamship armed with six large guns. The move follows European powers considering intercession with Turku delaying the war. Meanwhile Berlin reports the German liner Levaent blown up in the Black Sea by Macedonian bombs, killing 23 crew as the city seethes with tension.
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Black Sea
Berlin
Scripps News Association
Sofia
Turku
Macedonian Committee
Constantinople
Levaent
May Call The Fight Off In Portland Bout
Portland Sept 5 authorities warn they will invoke state law to stop the Aurelia Herrera versus Jack McClelland fight if attempted He plans consider moving the bout to Seattle and organizers anticipate strong attention from Portland San Francisco sporting circles as the Sept 11 date approaches
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Aurelia Herrera
Jack McClelland
Bishop
Herrerra
Seattle
San Francisco
Tragic Train Death Near Ashland Sinks Man as Artist John Morrison Tentative
An unknown man, about 35, six feet tall with dark features, was killed when struck by a northbound Southern Pacific train while riding a brakebeam near Siskiyou Mountains south of Ashland. A soiled card with the name John Morrison, dramatic artist and vocalist, may identify him. Four dollars in his pocket. not much else to identify him. Postmasters for Lane county are named as Jane, Gailey, Hooker, plus changes at Cottage Grove Sherwood Hotel.
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Ashland
Siskiyou Mounains
Southern Pacific
John Morrison
California
Oregon
O K R & N Threatens Free Transit Bid in Oregon Rate War
Portland, Sept 5. The O K R & N railroad warned rate cutters in the Portland to The Dalles steamboat rivalry that it will purchase and operate a steamer free of charge for passengers and freight between The Dalles and Portland if the rate war does not stop immediately. Merchants in The Dalles fear loss of home trade as the conflict hurts business. Handbills promise free passage plus 100 pounds of merchandise from The Dalles to Portland for a small price to spur shopping in Portland.
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Scripps News Association
Portland, Or
O. K R. & N. Company
Tortland
Dalles
the Dalles
Portland
The
Matlock Party Returns from Alaska Excursion to Imperial
The Matlock excursion party led by W F Matlock of Pendleton arrived back in Portland after traveling from August 1 to Alaska. The group praised scenery and flora, with Miss Neva Lane noting the brilliant flowers and landscape near Skagway. Mrs Stillman remained in Juneau awaiting a steamer to Sitka, and the party toured Skagway and White Pass before returning via Canadian officials and the terminus of the White Pass railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matlock
Portland
Alaska
Imperial
Portland Journal
Arctic Circle
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
J. D. Matlock
Eugene
A. D. Stillman
Neva Lane
M. Higgins
Skagway
White Pass
New Grocery Store Planned by B F Baker in Eugene
B F Baker, recently arrived from Arizona, plans a new Eugene grocery. He has two or three potential sites and will run an up to date operation with a delivery wagon. Baker has Merchants experience and will take orders citywide delivering goods at all hours.
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B. F. Baker
Arizona
Eugene
Baker
Sample Wanted for State Fair Exhibit
Sam pie Wanted at the Guard office seeks a tobacco plant sample grown in this state for an exhibit at the state fair. The revival service at the Baptist church drew good attendance with the Bringde speakers and singers. A new office opens in the First National Bank building. The Academy of the Lady of Victory in Eugene opens Sept Mb. The big feature at Ninth and Lincoln streets intersection will host future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Warren
Academy of the Lady of Victory
Eugene
J. J. Bower
Vaticcal Bank
Bringde
Scat Ninth
Lincoln Streets
Roosevelt Speaks Against Trusts During Syracuse Labor Day
President Roosevelt arrived in Syracuse for Labor Day and led the largest city parade and a 100000 strong speech at the fairgrounds. He criticized trusts with notable vigor, amid heavy security and a calm program despite fears of unrest.
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Roosevelt
New York
State Fair Grounds
Camp Lawton Drills And Dining At Roseburg Post
Camp Lawton shows orderly post life with Capt. Fred Haynes praised as commissary officer. New rifles excite the troops, water supply and drill grounds praised, and Capt. Johnson helps as adjutant inspector. Camp features target practice, extended order drills, and a well fed Co. C. Local cooks and quartermaster keep meals steady as a mascot dog dies and a few minor illnesses are noted.
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Camp Lawton
Roseburg
Fred Haynes
Albany
Rifles
Johnson
19Th
U. S. Infantry
Omobondro
C and D
Yoran
Frank Taylor
Hagene
Co. C
Waldo Cheshire
Wood Blaine
Grover Long
Poston
Vor Co. A
Henry Gibbs
Willie McCornack
Horace Weelbrook
Ellie
M. Patterson
Co. Db
Ashland
Band Reorganizes After Loss of State Support
The Fourth Regiment band, once disbanded after losing state assistance, votes to reform as a musical organization. J. J. Hughes, clarinet player, is named director. Frank Chambers tasked with collecting instruments to form the band's property, with each member’s share settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hughes
Hughes
The Guard's Subscriptions Drive and Death of McKinley
The Register complains of a guarded campaign while noting the Guard has secured over one hundred new bona fide subscriptions in two weeks. It highlights the paper’s timely news, telegraphic service, and strong circulation. The piece recalls the assassination of William McKinley and contrasts Roosevelt’s presidency with the late president’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Daily Guard
Oculist Flowry Released After Trial
J Flowry, famed traveling oculist in Eugene, was freed this morning by Justice Wintmer after a trial with defense by Lark Pilgeu. Prosecutors failed to prove Flowry possessed stolen items found with a traveling companion. no charges against the woman in the same room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Flowry
Eugene
Smeede
Hitchcock aide bears sole blame for Oregon delegation turn
An obscure note in La Grande Registership claims the Hitchcock secretary myelowe velt acted alone in denying the Oregon delegation’s approval. The report assigns responsibility to a single official and raises questions about internal influence and procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Myelowevelt
Oregon
la Grande
Portland Saw Mill Squeeze Dims Cargoes for Vessels
Portland saw mills cannot supply incoming lumber ships as cargoes flow elsewhere. The Aberdeen sails for Seattle to load and more mills are needed along the Columbia. Lower rates reflect scarce cargoes, pushing trade toward Southern and Central Oregon, with broad commercial impact on Portland.
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Scripps Newa Association
Portland, Or
Portland
Columbia
Oregon
Kids Borrow Two Horses To Visit Springs
Thurston youths aged eight and ten ran away on Thursday to the hot springs. They took a neighbor's horse, later another horse, and were found by a resident who chased them to the Waltery district. The owners reported losses, and the District Attorney's office dismissed any formal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston
Wallerville
Waltery
Lotter
Death of J. M. Wheeler on Train En Route Home
Mrs. C H Downs of Eugene learns her father J M Wheeler died suddenly on a train en route to Nebraska. A veteran of the First Wisconsin Cavalry, he visited Eugene after attending the G A R encampment in San Francisco. Mrs Downs and children traveled east for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
First Wisconsin Cavalry
Prisoner Sentenced: Thirty Days for Cruelty in Janetion City
City Marshal G. T. Berry brings Don Uttinger from Janetion City to the county jail after a justice court convicting him of cruelty to animals. Uttinger borrowed a horse and rode it nearly to death. he will serve thirty days.
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G. T. Berry
Janetion City
Don Uttinger
Ches
Marriage of Miss Flattie Nye to Augustus Janson
Miss Flattie Nye of Fairmount wed Augustus Janson of Idaho in a ceremony officiated by Justice C. A. Wintermeier. The couple plan to live in Idaho after a wedding trip. Fairmount guests offered wishes for happiness. A regional telephone project aims to connect Eugene area lines to the river bridge, enabling farms including J A Calef Frank Armitane Welby Stevens and Seavey Brothers to view and later converse via new poles and wires.
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Flattie Nye
Peter Nye
Fairmount
Augustus Janson
Idaho
C. A. Wintermeier
Eugene Effies
J. A. Calef
Frank Armitane
Welby Stevens
Seavey Brothers
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Marshfield
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Schmidt
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Lane County
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William H. Gailey
Lara Woods
Panther
Annie M. Hooker
Demetrius D. Hooker
Sherwood Hotel
A.graham
Col. W. H. Hick
Mr. Graham
Golden North
Sampie
of the
Syracuse
N.Y
Secret Service
Scrippa News Association
Leonard Straight
Co. A
Claude Gray
Will Crabtree
B. Hamlin
Geo. Willoughby
Wm. McKinley
Portland Saw Mill
Aberdeen
Portlane
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