Mob Attacks Japanese Shops In Hakodate
A Te dispatch reported by the Herald notes a mob attack near Hakodate injuring four sailors who swam or were aided by police. Japanese storekeepers were blamed by some, while many shops across multiple categories suffered extensive damage and windows were smashed. Consul Nosse plans to present the findings to Canada’s premier.
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New York
Herald
Hakodate
Department of Foreign Affairs of
Japan
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Ispii
Mori
Kiwaka
Nosse
Alfred Laurier
Canada
Burglar Kills Woman With Her Own Pistol in Portmouth Home
Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschback wife of Lt. Frank Rorschback U S N and sister of Joseph Lawless was murdered in her Portmouth Park avenue home by an unknown burglar. She fired twice, was shot through the heart with her own pistol and the weapon was taken. The murderer fled, dogs followed scent but were misplaced. The husband is afloat with Admiral Evans fleet off Provincetown. The 36 year old woman was noted as accomplished musician in Virginia.
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Norfolk
Mary Lawless Rorschback
Frank Rorschback
Joseph T. Lawless
Commonwealth of Virginia
Park Avenue
Parkview
Portamouth
Frank
Ahewsboy
Britt Qu t glas sed by Negro Gans in Short Fight
San Francisco fight fans witnessed Joe Gans defend his lightweight title by forcing Jimmy Britt to quit in the fifth round of a scheduled 20 round bout. Britt, outmatched from the start, signaled surrender after injuring a hand in the fourth, while Gans dominated with precise blows and quick defense throughout.
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Britt
Negro Gans
San Francisco
San Francico
Joe Gans
Jimmy Britt
Willa
Welsh
Frm
Baltimore
California
Dow
Ion
Gans
Joe
Widow Mary Marlin freed after preliminary hearing
Mrs Mary Marlin a wealthy widow accused of poisoning her brother in law Carl Schmidt was discharged at the close of a midnight preliminary hearing. There was insufficient evidence to hold her for trial.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Mary Marlin
Carl Schmidt
Body of Miss Maud Westerfield Found in Home
In Chicago on Sept 10 the 26 year old Maud Westerfield was found dead in her bed at 151 Indiana Street with a bullet wound to the nose temple. Police seek Edward Hildebrand who boarded at the house as a person of interest.
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Chicago
Maud Westerfield
Indiana Street
Edward Hildebrand
Operators Won’t Break Contracts Says Telegraphers
Chicago dispatch reports telegraphers deny plans to strike, stating the 600 operators on leased wires employed by brokers and newspapers will not be called out and the union will honor its contracts.
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Chicago
Western Union Directors Endorse Strike Policy
The Western Union Telegraph Company executive committee met today to approve the quarterly dividend and unanimously adopt a resolution praising the president and officers for handling the late operator strike. They commend the maintenance of service integrity under capable leadership and express hearty appreciation.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arctic Explorers Safe After Arctic Trek Through Ice
Fort Yukon reported Stefansson and the Mikkelson party reached the north over ice with hardships but all well. In Herschel Island news, the Duchess of Bedford is believed lost after Arctic voyage, with three missing and one team of dogs returned. missing are Captain Elmer Mikkleson J Marks and Ernest Leffingwell the Chicago geologist.
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Battle
The
Times
Fort Gibson
Alaska
Stefansson
Mikkelson
Fort Yukon
Herchel Island
MacKenzie River
Porcupine
Athabasca Landing
Canada
Alfred Harrison
Arctic Circle
Harrison
Ernest Stefansen
Harvard University
Herschel Island
Duchess of Bedford
Stefanson
Captain Amundson Still Retains Hopes
Captain Raold Amundson believes the Duchess of Bedford expedition members are alive and likely saved themselves after the steamer sailed from Victoria in May 1906 with fifteen people aboard. He maintains a hopeful view amid reports of the vessel's loss.
State Commission to Aid Lumbermen in Rates Dispute
The Oregon Railroad Commission asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the lumber rate hike from the Pacific Northwest to the East and delay the new schedule. The state body argues the rate increase is unwarranted, detailing Oregon's lumber industry and the severe impact of higher rates. J. N. Teal and A. B. Wastell presented the issue for the Oregon & Washington Lumber Manufacturers' Association at a Commercial Building meeting.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon Railroad Commission
Pacific Northwest
State Commission
Oren
J. N. Teal
A. B. Wastell
Oregon & Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Oregonian
Two Cent Railroad Fare Declared Unconstitutional
Judges Wilson and Auden Reid of the common pleas court ruled the two cent railroad fare law from the last legislature unconstitutional. The decision moves to the state supreme court for review.
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Philadelphia
Sept
Wilson
Auden Reid
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Musician Cochran to perform at Salem and Pendleton fairs
Charles E. Cochran of Cottage Grove, a member of the Eugene Military band, has been engaged by W. E. McElroy to play in the band at the state fair in Salem and the district fair in Pendleton.
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Charles E. Cochran
Cottage Grove
Eugene Military Band
W. E. McElroy
Salem
Pendleton
Oregon Land Company Timber Sale Intent Revealed
The Oregon Land Company of En , Or. shows a buyer from Michl seeking about 10 000 acres of timber land. The inquiry references 412 Willam ette street, with some OCR errors indicating location and contact details.
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Oregon Land Company
En, Or
Michl
Willamette Atreet
Dillard and Miss Galloway Wed at St Marys Eugene
In the Eugene ceremony at St Marys Episcopal Church W B Dillard Lane County school superintendent and Miss Edith Galloway of the city were married with Rev P K Hammond officiating They departed for Newport and other coast resorts on a honeymoon tour and will return to Eugene to reside there.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Eugene
W. B. Dillard
Lane County
Edith Gallogly
P. K. Hammond
Newport
Dan Kelly Sets Remarkable Broad Jump Mark at Jamestown
Dan Kelly of Oregon delivered a phenomenal 23 feet 11 inches broad jump at Jamestown, a standout performance despite being unmentioned in sprints. Meyer Prinstein’s 1901 record remains unthreatened. Forrest Smithson, sent by Multnomah club, also failed in sprints but won high hurdles against Eastern stars.
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Dan Kelly
Jamestown
Oregon
Meyer Prinstein
Forrest Smithson
Multnomah
Eastern Stars
San Gabriel Strikes Sand Off Point Reyes In Dense Fog
San Gabriel ran ashore one mile west of Point Reyes in fog, ballast in ballast condition. Fifteen crew aboard believed to be rescued with no loss of life. Captain Green now commands after Captain Doran of the ill fated Columbia. a tug and steam schooner stand by. Life-saving crew from Point Keyes reached the scene.
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San Pedro
Umpqua
Point Reyes
San Gabriella
Green
Doran
Columbia
Weather Bureau
San Gabriel
Point Keyes
Ife
Esther Mitchell Impostor Confirmed in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen Washington a woman claiming to be Esther Mitchell for Holy Roller notoriety is exposed as an impostor after a Steilacoom asylum message confirms the genuine Esther Mitchell remains there. The Tacoma authorities had sought the name and the decoy disappeared again.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Esther Mitchell
Holy Roller
Steilacoom
Tacoma
Hindus Beaten as Rioters Move Toward Canadian Border
In Bellingham Washington six Hindus lie badly beaten in hospital while four hundred frightened Sikhs are jailed in city hall corridors. Looting and mob violence filled the night as whites raided mills and lodging houses, driving Hindus toward the British line. Police were strained, and the incident risks international status as the Hindus seek British protection and immigration toward Canada.
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Bellingham
Wash
British Columbia
India
Canadian Pacific
Father In Law May Run If The Country Demands
A Honolulu dispatch reports Congressman Longworth stating President Roosevelt will not seek re nomination unless the entire country demands it. He has made up his mind to stick to this course and only a broad demand could alter his determination.
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New York
Honolulu
Longworth
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Astoria People Buying Siuslaw Timber Land
Astoria reports filings for the Siuslaw Investment Company with E. Corennee, R. Higgins, and F. L. Warren among organizers. Capital stock details are noted but not complete in the surviving copy.
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Astoria
Siuslaw
Siuvalaw Investge Company
E. 5. Corennee, Co
R. Higgins
F. L. Warren
Oregon athletes shine despite setbacks at Jamestown games
The Oregon and Multnomah athletes faced disappointment as Kelly failed in the 10 yard and 220 yard dashes, while Parsons also fell short. Yet Glarner Gerhart and Ralph Rose helped the Olympic Club score well, and King praised Kelly as a top jumper who could surpass Prinstein or Kraenzlein if he focused on jumping.
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Oregon
Kelly
Parsons
California
Glarner
Gerhart
Ralph Rose
Olympic Club
Pacific Coast
University of Oregon and
Multnomah
Jack King
Prinstein
Kraenzlein
Oregonian
Dan Kelly Works Broad Jump Win After Sprint Struggle
Saturday evening dispatch from trainer W L Hayward reports Dan Kelly unable to win sprints but victorious in the broad jump with a 24 feet leap. Grasping for results, the note confirms Dan’s strength in jumping while sprint performance lagged.
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Dan
G. W. Griffin
W. L. Hayward
Dan Kelly
Cliff House Destroyed by Fire in San Francisco
The Cliff House at Sutro Heights in San Francisco was totally destroyed by a large blaze seen for miles. Firefighters from Richmond district could only offer limited aid as the wooden structure burned rapidly, leaving a complete loss to the famed seaside resort once rebuilt from the old Cliff resort.
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San Francisco
Seal Rocks
Sutro Heights
Ocean Beach
Richmond District
Cliff
Captain Foster
Cliff Honee
Former Master of Columma in Wreck Near San Gabriel
San Francisco dispatch reports a wreck involving the vessel stem er San Gabriel which sailed from San Francisco on a voyage related to the Columma line. The article notes the former master of Columma was aboard or linked to the incident, with details limited by the damaged OCR.
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Columma
Roosevelt to Call Peace Congress
A Washington rumor says President Roosevelt plans a peace congress with ambassadors from all powers. British Ambassador Bryce reportedly has authorization to assist, with French and German ambassadors willing to participate. The meeting would review world peace topics and broader international issues including China, Korea, the Monroe Doctrine, and Pacific affairs.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Washington
Nague
White House
James Bryce
Roosevelt
Edward
Korea
Borah Dentes Guilty to Federal Judge
Senator W. E. Borah and former Idaho Attorney General Frank Martin were arraigned in federal district court in Boise on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government. Both pleaded not guilty.
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Boise
Idaho
W. E. Borah
Frank Martin
Federal District Court
Milburn wagons bring value to farmers and dealers
The article extols the Milburn wagon as essential for farmers and profitable for dealers. It notes a recent carload arrival and urges purchase for satisfaction and ongoing trade. Griffin Hardware Co. is mentioned as the seller.
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Milburn
Griffin Hardware CO
Timber land buyed on Siuslaw river by Oregon firm
A company has purchased 6000 acres of timber land on the Siuslaw river for 150000 dollars, containing a large standing timber supply. Elected officers include J. T. Roas as president, G. W. Warren as vice president, EB Z. Ferguson as secretary, J. BE Higgins as treasurer, with Benjamin Sweet of Wisconsin also serving on the board of directors.
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Com) Company
Siuslaw River
J. T. Roas
G. W. Warren
EB. Z. Ferguson
J. BE. Higgins
Benjamin Sweet
Wisconsin
Mrs Felise Collins Seeks Divorce From J Collins
Mrs Felise Collins files for divorce in circuit court from husband J Collins. Married in Lane county on December 16, 1906, they have no children. She alleges quarrelsome conduct, cruelty, and that he sold her mortgaged team for 450 dollars, converting funds to her use. Williams and Bean represent the plaintiff.
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Feline B. Collings
Circuit Court
J. Collins
Lane County
Collins
Williams & Bean
Penney Earle Tries to Explain His Divorce Flight
Ferdinand Penney Earle, famed artist, returned to Munroe after a French sojourn and divorce to wed another woman. A hostile crowd hooted, dragged him from his carriage, and he wielded a whip in a tense street confrontation before officers guided him home.
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New York
Ferdinand Penney Earle
France
Munroe
Earle
Hop Picking Notice at Goshen Edmonson Yard
Hop picking will commence on the Edmonson yard at Goshen on Friday the 6th of September. Camping sheds and other accommodations for pickers.
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Edmonson
Goshen
Goon Stamps Free Offers Photos at Low Prices
Local stamp shop at 437 Willamette Street advertises free stamps and reduced prices for re touched stamps and photos featuring Sim mons the rat, aiming to attract customers with promotional deals.
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Simmons
Willamette Street
Siw
Howe Moves to 412 North Willamette Street
J. M. Howe relocates from room 7 over Chambers-Pristow bank to 412 North Willamette Street. Call for fall and winter sample beat lines in Eugene. If you seek a good suit with perfect fit, visit the shop.
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J. M. Howe
Chambers-Pristow Bank
Willamette Street
Eugene
Severe Eczema Cured in the South by Cuticura Remedies
A letter from M. Robert of Hydropolis, La., dated Jan 5 and Sept 1, 1906, reports severe eczema cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment after following the full Cuticura regimen. He credits the treatment for his wife’s recovery and urges others to use it for suffering humanity.
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Cuticura
Southern Man Cured By Cuticura In Six Weeks
A testimonial recounts a Southern man suffering a terrible eczema who found relief using Cuticura remedies. After trying various medicines with little effect, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and reports visible improvement within six weeks, ending his long battle with the skin condition. The account emphasizes the perceived efficacy of the three Cuticura products.
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Virginia
Berarass of
Arctic Land
Amundson
Pittsburg
H. Friendly
Hayward
Hindus Bratien
John A. Sullivan
Boston
W. J. Kearst
Congress
Borah Dentes
Edward Robinson
Boston Art Museum
Felise Collins
Penney Earle
South
Aries
Chariot
Pacific Stock Food
Tk Hoyt Chemical Co
Portland, Oregon
Gale Oy
Julius Goldsmith
Willamette St
Eugene Oregon
George W. Kinsey
10Th St
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