Wallowa Valley Railroad Loses Right of Way Dispute
Circuit Judge Eakin rules the Wallowa Valley Railroad cannot build a track on the disputed land from Elgin to Wallowa. The decision enjoins construction, removes the cloud on plaintiff’s title, and compels the O. R. & N. to proceed without interference.
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Wallowa Valley Railroad
Elgin
Wallowa
Eakin
Wallowa Valley Road
Elto Wellawa
By of Way
A.C. Spencer
Portland
Crawford & Crawford
Ramsey & Oliver
Hugh Shelton
Parker Halgarth
Christianson
Drain-Cool Bay Road construction let to start work
Portland Aug 9 The contract for the first fifty miles of the Drain-Cool Bay railroad was let today by Crimanto Loss of San Francisco The contractor plans immediate start with several hundred men and grading crews arriving Sunday. Materials such as rails bridges and implements are at Drain. Chicago Aug 9 Wheat opened 72 ½ closed 72 ½ corn opened 49 ½ closed 49 ¼ oats opened 51 ½ closed 51 ¾.
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Portland
Chicago
Carnival At Newport Features Floats And Motor Boat Races
Newport Aug 9 The New York Yacht Club sailed to Vineyard Haven for a day of carnival events. Land features included a grand trades procession with many decorated floats. Aquatic events staged by the Motor Boat Club of America saw about sixty boats entered in three classes racing 15 and 50 miles over the Dyer Island course. Silver cups will be awarded to race winners.
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Scrippa News Association
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Vineyard Haven
Motor Boat Club of America
Denis Kearney to Challenge Millionaire Bequest
Denis Kearney known as Sandlot plans a contest against M Theodore Kearney Fresno raisin grower who left one million to the University of California. The fight centers on a civil code provision limiting bequests to charity to one third of an estate, challenging the will.
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Scripps News
San Francisco
Denis Kearney
M. Theodore Kearney
Fresno
University of California
Kearney
Tramp Demands Dime Strips Coat From Adams Ave Home
Yesterday a tramp visited the home of W. W. Berry on Adams Avenue and demanded ten cents. Refused, he picked up a coat and fled, but Mrs. Berry chased him with a gun. He soon returned the coat where he had found it.
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W. W. Berry
Adams Avenue
Personal crisis ends in death. Reillys in tragedy
Thomas Reilly, wife of a well known gambler, reportedly died by taking carbolic acid in Springfield this morning. At the same hour George Reilly transported his mother’s body to the city from Peoria for burial when he fell between cars and was crushed, believed accidental in intent.
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Scripps News Association
Springfield
Mra
Thomas Reilly
George Reilly
Peoria
Louisiana UCV and Sons of Veterans Hold Joint Convention
The sixteenth annual state convention and reunion of the Louisiana division of the United Confederate Veterans opened in Baton Rouge with large attendance. The Louisiana division of the Sons of Veterans is meeting here concurrently for its annual gathering.
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Suripps News
Baton Rouge
Louisana
The
Sons of Veterans
Murderer Trebilcox Hanged at San Quentin
William Trebilcox was executed at San Quentin prison. The drop occurred at 10 81 and he died moments later after a prayer and hymn singing. He murdered his wife and wounded her cousin, a boarder, after returning home from a debauched night. He urged an early execution.
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Scrippe News Association
San Quentin Cal
William Trebilcox
San Quentin Prison
Clargaman
Trebilcox
The Emperor's Grandson Baptism Plans Begin
Berlin reports preparations for the baptism of the Emperor's first grandson with no decision yet on sponsors. The young father Crown Prince had 31 godfathers and godmothers including Queen Victoria and royalty from several nations. Photographs of the royal infant circulate though the Emperor has not yet met his grandson.
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Scripps News Association
Berlin
Victoria
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Christian
Russia
Austria
Italy
Belgium
Free Methodists hold district meeting in Rock Island woods
Aug 9. Severa l hundred Free Methodists from the Kewaunee district gather in a woodland gathering on the north side of Eighth Avenue near Twenty fourth Street. Prominent workers include Rev C W Sturdevant of Rock Island Rev Mr Doty of Wondatuck and Rev Dr Boone of Chicago.
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Scripps News Association
Rock Island
Lil
Free Methodists
Eighth Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Kewaunee
The
C. W. Sturdevant
Doty
Wondatuck
Dr. Boone
Chicago
Queen's Mother Stoned in Madrid Incident
Queen's mother was stoned today while automobile traveling near San Sebastian in Madrid. She was not seriously injured.
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Serippe News Association
Madrid
Spain
San Sebastian
Bank scandal fuels chase as Herring plans surrender
Chicago reports cashier Herring of Milwaukee State Bank will surrender this afternoon amid growing questions over bogus securities valued near a million dollars. Examiners blame former president Stensland for unpaid debts and unpaid bills. Detectives and officials pursue Stensland while rumors place him far from Moscow where work resumes after agitator banishments.
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Scrippe News Association
Chicago
Herring
Milwaukee State Bank
Stensland
Theodore Stensland
State Bank
Shippy
Examiner Jones
Collins
Paul Stennland
Pope Is Ill After Fatiguing Duties
Rome reports the Pope suffered a heart weakness this morning following taxing duties. His doctor ordered complete rest and a few hours later officials said he was faling better.
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iScripps News Association
Rome
Mrs McArthur Falls in Mine Shaft Near Skeeno River
Mrs H McArthur wife of the Loine Creek mining property owner fell into a shaft and dropped about nine hundred feet. She escaped with a broken leg and several bruises after being thrown onto a drip.
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Scripps News Association
Vancouver
G. GC
Court Bans Publication of Divorce Articles in Court
London reports the divorce court ruling that articles about divorce cases shall not be published to avoid prejudice to witnesses and public welfare. Scrippe News Dallas notes the Texas Sheriffs Association opens its annual convention with broad county representation. Pittsburg covers a mass Labor Party meeting with leaders like Gompers and Douglass expected to address delegates. New York reports the National Biscuit Company board to discuss dividends and possible factory expansion, with no plan to buy Butler store system.
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Scrippe News Association
London
Divorce Court Today
Scripps ® Association
Pittsburg
Union Labor Party
E. M. Douglass
M. F. Tighe
Amalgamated Association of Iron
Scripps News Association
New York
National Biscuit Company
Senator Jones and Arkansas man Barstale meet with President
In Oyster Bay on August 9 a former Senator Jones and Barstale from Arkansas, Pittsburg representative of Standard Oil, held a several hours conference with the President. The meeting was attempted to be kept secret.
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Heripps News Association
Oyster Bay
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Barstale
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
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