Wilde Extradition to Oregon Backed by Gov Johnson
San Francisco reports Governor Johnson signed the extradition for Louis Wilde the San Diego banker sought in a 90000 pound embezzlement case tied to the Oregon Trust Bank failure. Wilde prepared to travel to San Francisco to meet Oregon officials as California debates the move.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Louis Wilde
San Diego
Johnson
West
California
Wilde
Cal
Oregon Trust Bank
Portland
W. Cooper, Morri
Phoenix Mutual Fire Insurance Company Files for Bankruptcy
Portland July 28 The Phoenix Mutual Fire Insurance company declared voluntary bankruptcy to halt court actions. Liabilities total about 250000 dollars and cash on hand is 2750 dollars. The firm had been warned to change its business practices.
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Portland
Phoenix Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Nona Sloan and Meyer Lewis Plan Sunrise Pike’s Peak Wedding
Miss Nona Sloan of Los Angeles and Mr. Meyer Lewis of Omaha have completed arrangements for a wedding at the top of Pike's Peak at sunrise tomorrow. They will honeymoon in Colorado Springs before returning to Omaha to live.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Nona Sloan
Los Angeles
Meyer Lewis
Omaha
Pike's Peak
Youth Kills Millionaire in City Jail Confession
New York July 28. Paul Geldel 71, a bell boy at Troquois hotel, confessed to the murder of a millionaire. He claims robbery was the motive and that he obtained 6.75 cash and a gold watch pawned for 15 dollars. He denied intending to kill.
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New York
Paul Geldel
Troquois Hotel
Jackson
Mississippi Senatorial Campaign in Meridian
Meridian Mississippi hosts a large barbecue by Vardaman opponents to rally support before the state primary. The event features roasted oxen and aims to counter the large July 4 demonstration where 80 oxen drew a wagon with ex-Governor Vardaman in the lead.
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Meridian
Misa
Mississippi
Vardaman
Kaiser Set To Decide Tonight On War Move
Berlin reports indicate Kaiser Wilhelm will decide tonight at Swinemunde with Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg and the foreign secretary. France accelerates fortifications along the German frontier as war prospects grow. Britain’s home fleet readies at sea with Dreadnoughts coal and provisioned for action if needed.
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Britain
Berlin
Premiser Asquith
Morocco
France
Paris
Foreign Office
Kaiser
Germany
Swinmunde
von Bethmann Hollgen
Coalition Conference To Decide Outcome Of Tariff Measure
La Feilette's Magazine Wan's reports a conference will determine the final fate of a tariff bill. The piece notes Victor in reciprocity disputes and criticizes what is called the tariff outrage by Congress. It highlights consumer concerns and potential misstatements in the tariff debate.
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la Feilette
Congress
British officers invited to enroll in imperial army corps
Los Angeles July 3. John De Gueelph extends invitations to all British colonial officers on the retired list and others to enroll in an imperial army corps for contingent service if war arises between England and Germany.
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Los Angeles
John de Gueelph
Death at Cove Show After Cherry Pit Accident
An eight month old boy Oswald Harris died after attending a Cove Cherry show where he won ribbons for fattest and prettiest baby. Doctors suspect a cherry pit caused bowel inflammation leading to his death. Parents Abe and Mrs Harris of 16tir Street mourn as funeral set for Sunday at 10:00.
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Abe Harris
Oswald
Cove
16Tir Street
Progres sive Republicans Back Democratic Wool Bill Support
In Washington on July 28 progressive Republicans pledged to back Democrats on any compromise on the wool bill. House leaders also indicated the conference report would be adopted. The measure is the bill championed by La Follette.
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Washington
Senate
House
la Folletta
Water hearing heats North Powder dispute over valley water rights
The North Powder water rights hearing opens with 100 farmers opposing the Haines Pipe Line company contested claim. Baker lawyers attend as state surveys and adjudication loom over Powder River valley irrigation, with wider regional impact if the ruling disfavors state adjudication.
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North Powder
Ore
North Powder Valley
Haines Pipe Line Company
Baker
Powder River
Powder Valley
Boston Chamber Delegation Tours Vienna
The Boston Chamber of Commerce delegation has reached Vienna and been warmly received. Vienna's municipal government and local business groups arranged a four day program featuring tours of leading factories and merchants, along with dinners theatre parties and excursions to nearby mountain resorts.
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Vienna
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Europe
La Follette Attacks Reciprocity in Magazine Feature
In Madison on July 27 Senator La Follette harshly criticizes reciprocity as private legislation obeying the presidential mandate. The article calls the measure a blow to American farmers and consumers, favoring railroads and Canadian imports, harming mills and agricultural gear.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Today
Howe
Centenary of Glulla Grisi Birth Noted in New York
New York marks the centenary of Glulla Grisi born in Milan July 28 1811. She studied in Florence debuted at Bologna and sang at La Scala Milan later appearing in Paris in 1882 in Semiramide. Her marriage to Girard de Melicy is noted as unhappy.
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New York
Idie Thedpidha
Glulla Grisl
Grisi
Milan
Florence
Bologna
la Scala
Paris
Girard de Melicy
Pope gravely ill at Vatican amid laryngitis and heart strain
Rome reports the pope is seriously ill at the Vatican with laryngitis causing breathing trouble and worsening heart disease. Chronic gout is also noted.
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Rome
Vatican
Wallowa Lake Tragedy Claims 25YearOld Joseph Man
James Lane of Joseph overheated after reaching Wallowa Lake in a hot condition. He plunged into the cold water and suffered heart failure. Survived by mother, brother, and sister. funeral planned at the family home.
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Lane
Gay
Joseph
Third Degree Examinations Threatened in Richmond Jail
Judge Carter Scott visited the city jail in Richmond on July 78 and warned he would remove Euelah Binford from police reach unless third degree examinations were discontinued in the murder case of Henry Beattie Jr.’s wife.
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Richmond
Carter Scott
Euelah Binford Hell
Henry Beattie, Jr
Grisi and Marlo Triumph in 1854 United States Debut
Opera legend Grisi and tenor Giovanni Marlo brought their act to Castle Garden New York on October 2 1854 opening Norma to a brilliant audience. After New York they toured Boston Philadelphia and other cities before Grisi delayed retirement and died in Berlin in 1869. Marlo survived her until 1984.
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Giovanni Marlo
Grisi
Marlo
New York
J. ‘. Hacktt
United States
Castle Garden
Academy of Mayle
Grial
Norma
Gris
Boston
Philadelphia
Berlin
Otis
Snoqualmie forest fire near NP mainline in Washington
Reports from the forestry office say the Snoqualmie forest fire in Washington is beyond control. It has burned about five by six miles and lies near the Northern Pacific mainline. Fire conditions elsewhere in the north and west show improvement.
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Portland
Forestry Office
Snoqualmie
Washington
Forest fires controlled near Albany and Mill City
Fire crews report the Mill City blaze nearly extinguished and the Thomas wrack fire under control. No new fires are recorded though scattered small outbreaks appear in the forests near La Grande. Rangers fear further fires this season while rushing insurance formalities.
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Albany
Oregon
Mill City
la Grande
Reciprocity Meeting Planned in Chatham Ont for Tomorrow
Arrangements are in place for a major liberal conservative gathering in Chatham Ontario tomorrow. Prominent speakers will address farmers and residents about the proposed reciprocity agreement with the United States.
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Chatham
Ont
United States
Death by Own Action Theory Refuted in California Case
San Rafael California July 2 authorities reject the theory that the missing ring and broken teeth of the big girl found near Bolinah indicate murder. An autopsy shows no other marks of violence, countering the claim of foul play in the death.
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San’ Rafael
Cal
Bolinah
Teen Rescued From White Slavery in Santa Cruz Hills
Helen Whitson, 17, was rescued after 12 days of confinement in a lonely Santa Cruz cabin. She is home today bearing signs of her ordeal. Authorities aim to capture members of the abductors’ band.
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San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Helen Whltson
Trust Gobbles Plant at Night in Tennessee Coal Saga
New York July 24 L C Hanna brother of the late Senator Hanna testified before the steel trust inquiry about owning 10 000 shares of Tennessee Coal and Iron and recounts a midnight conference with J P Morgan that led to the trust seizing the company during a financial downturn. The testimony supports prior corruption allegations linked to Hines.
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Hanus
Tella
J. P. Morgan
Tennessee Coal & Tron Company
New York
L. C. Hanna
Hanna
Hardwick -Steel Trust
Tennesse Coal
Atock
Touns
Corinthians Football Club Heads to Canada and U S
Wiethe and 16 Corinthian players sail from London on the Empress of Betta for a two month tour of North America. They will play gridiron contests from Quebec to Vancouver, visiting Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Calgary and Vancouver with a return dash into the United States planned in Philadelphia Chicago and New York.
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Corinthian
America
Quebec
Canada
Pacific
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
United States
Regatta heats ignite at Saratoga lake for NADAO finals
Placid waters of Saratoga lake stirred by several score oarsmen for the 39th annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. Elimination events held today. Finals and championships set for tomorrow bring top rowers from the west east and Canada.
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Saratoga
Saratoga Lake
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Canada
Recall Bee at Seattle Buzzes Recall Bee at Seattle
Seattle July 28 recall group pushes to topples Mayor George Dilling and install Sheriff Robert Dodge in his stead. Catherine Stirton leads drive aiming to collect 15 010 signatures in ten days as Dodge, a governor candidate, declines mayoral bid.
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George Dilling
Robert Dodge
Recall Association
Dilling
Catherine Stirton
Dodge
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