Railroad sale rumors reshape Oregon mainline plans
Portland businessman Robert England and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co are rumored to have purchased the Union Central Railroad of Oregon operating between Union station Cove and Hot Lake with rights toward Elgin. The move would shift mainline routes via Pyle Canyon to avoid Tellocasst hill, making Union a mainline station instead of a sidetrack town.
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Union and
Hot Lake
Elgin
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co
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Independent Road
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Skirmishing Intensifies in Nicaragua Conflict Near Acoyapa
Reports from Provisional headquarters near Acoyapa describe several skirmishes and minor engagements as Estrada forces push toward the administration army. The administration army falls back with skirmishers, and hundreds are said to have been killed in bloody clashes.
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Bluefields
Acoyapa
Mena
Estrada
Administration
Hog Butcher Slaughters Large Porker in County
A hog butcher named M. C. Davis killed a hog Monday that dressed 110 pounds. The porker was nearly three years old and weighed 510 pounds on foot. At eight and a half cents per pound it would have been worth about 45 dollars. Wallowa Sun.
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M. C. Davis
Wallowa
Benson Aids in Defence in Hermann Trial at Portland
The defense begins with testimonies from Benson Crawford Chief Justice Moore and other Oregon figures praising Hermann. They challenge government witness Meldrum by showing Holstrum’s visits to Mel drum and denying sightings of Mays or Meldrum in the office during Hermann’s discussion about the Blue Mountain reserve.
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Portland
Jan
Hermann
Benson
F .A. Moore
Crawford
Oregon
Henry Meldrum
Charles Holstrum
Salem
Meldrum
Mays
L. H.patterson
Holmstrum
Blue Mountain Reserve
Berger Arrest Foils Theatre Entry Fight in Bellingham
In Bellingham Washington Sam Berger manager of the Jeffries Gotch show was arrested after refusing to admit police officers to a theatre and obstructing them as they attempted to force entry. The incident led to an investigation of more than a dozen officers. The show continued without him.
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Bellingham
Wash
Sam Berger
Jeffries-Gotch
Seattle woman becomes editor in chief of University Daily
Miss Helen Ross a 20 year old University of Washington junior temporarily serves as editor in chief of the University Daily during Ror D. Pinkerton's illness at his Tacoma home. She leads a staff of 33 journalism students.
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Seattle
Helen Ross
University of Washington
University Daily
Ror D. Pinkerton
Tacoma
Department of Journalism
Fortuna Sinking Off Azores Claims 15 Lives
Lisbon reports the sailing vessel Fortuna wrecked off the Azores with 15 crew lost. Five survivors were rescued after drifting in a small craft as a storm raged. Norther Portugal communications are disrupted by the storm and a heavy death toll is feared.
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Lisbon
Fortuna
Azores
Portugal
Dairy Inspector Seeks Daily Milk Delivery Reform in La Grande
Deputy State Food and Dairy Inspector Paul V. Maris reports mixed milk conditions in La Grande. He backs tuberculin testing, warns high sanitation costs, and urges one daily delivery with properly cooled milk from dairies Wheatley and Grout, noting Grout's 53.55 score and tuberculin-tested herd status.
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la Grande
Paul V. Maris
Observer Today
Maris
Baker City
Mr. Wheatley
Mr. Grout
W. L. Wheatley
E. E. Grout
E. BE. Grout
Chandler ID in Jail Indictment Grows from Hawley Parker Trials
Reuben Chandler is arrested on a perjury charge stemming from the Hawley and Parker meat larceny case. Indictment arises from their trial, with Chandler facing detention and possible further disposition in Circuit Court. Sheriff Childers located him in Pendleton and brought him to custody.
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Hawley- Parker
Childers
Pendleton
Reuben Chandler
Hawley
Parker
Oliver Ranch
Chandler
the Sherif
Birth Record at Perry for 11-Pound Boy
A baby boy weighing 11 pounds was born Sunday at Perry to Mr and Mrs W A Spickelmire. The birth was recorded as a family notice in the local column.
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Perry
Sunday
Mra. W. A. Spickelmire
QUICK SETTLEMENT FOR COTTAGE FIRE LOSS
Mrs. Zuber secured a full settlement for a cottage fire loss. The settlement came one day before three weeks from the fire, the quickest she has obtained in several fires. The policy was with Oregon Relief, a local company active in the city.
All France Flood Crisis Continues Amid Suffering
Paris citizens endure widespread distress as floods submerge suburbs and thousands face starvation and disease. Officials report 26000 homeless in Paris suburbs and 200000 unemployed while soldiers aid amid evacuations and boat deliveries. The Seine recedes slowly as authorities pledge disinfecting efforts and public works recovery.
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Paris
Bry Sur Marne
Batlet
France
Alfforteville
Gennowiliera
St. Lazar
Gaumotin
Aréries
Seine
Chamberlain Asked to Replace Paynter on Ballinger Panel
Senator Paynter resigns from the Ballinger investigation committee. Senator Money, Democratic caucus chair, asks Chamberlain to accept the appointment. Chamberlain is considering and will wire a response today.
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Paynter
Chamberlain
Washington
Ballinger Ivestigation Committee
Money
Fire destroys First Church of Christ Scientist in Kansas City
A blaze likely started in the boiler room gutted the First Church of Christ Scientist building in Kansas City. The structure, valued at about 150000, sustained near total destruction.
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Kansas City
First Church of Christ Scientist
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