World traveler Alfredo Battelli nears North Powder leg of long walk
Italian editor Alfredo Battelli and three companions trek on foot to write a world history focusing on industrial and social development. Battelli rested in Baker after leaving North Powder toward La Grande on a route that may shift to Seattle and Portland. The group travels under the International Geographical Society with plans for a $20,000 prize upon completing the journey.
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North Powder
la Grande
Alfredo Battelli
Battelli
Baker
Grand Theater
International Geographical Society
Pittsburg
Albert Wildiers
Silvio Cortonis
Prof
Batelli
Adolph Scheider
Detriot
United States
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
East Lake Deren
Belen
Attack on Streetcar Strikebreakers in Philadelphia
A mob of about 75 men attacked a trolley car with strikebreakers in Philadelphia. Several injured as windows shattered and police fired in the air. Marines' league of the navy yard later dispersed the crowd. service resumed with more cars than the day before.
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Philadelphia
Empolyes
Navy Yard
Polleeimnen
Marines’ League of the
Lumber Strike Ties Up McCloud Operations
June 2 report from San Francisco says 690 lumber strikers paraded streets of McCloud threatening to kill anyone who returns to work. National Guard Companies E and G of the second infantry stand ready in marching trim, awaiting orders from Colonel Bradbury. Advents General Lauck reports status quo until further message.
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Facramento
Second Infantry of
National Guards
McCloud
Lauck
A. W. Bradbury
San Francisco
J. H. Quest
Iond Lumber Company
Chinese envoy Tang Shou Li seeks giant loan for Szchuen railroad
Discovery today reveals the Chinese special envoy Tang Shou Li and party visited Washington last February to borrow 100 million dollars for the Szchuen railroad. American financiers led by J. P. Morgan are negotiating with Chinese promoters for a swift conclusion once government authority is granted.
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New York
Tang Shou Li
Washington
Szchuen
Stir Fm
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
United States vs Harney Valley Development Co case renamed
State District Attorney McCourt obtained judge approval to change the complaint form in the William Hanley fencing public lands case to The United States vs Harney Valley Development Co rather than Hanley. The change has no effect on the decision or the case direction.
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McCourt
Wolverton
Federal Court
William Hanley
Harney County
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Harney Valley Development Co
William Hanler
Developairat Company
Alaska Mine Flood Locks In Massive Loss At Underwood
June 2 report from Ain says the Bessie Beechk claler of the Scamla mines at Underwood was flooded when an old well breached a subterranean steam joint. Loss is put at a quarter of a million dollars and the event interrupts mining operations.
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Ain
Underwood
Senate session to continue until the tariff bill passes
Washington June 2. A resolution sets daily session hours from 10 30 a m to 5 30 p m and from 7 p m to 11 p m until the tariff bill is completed. The text outlines a prolonged clerical and legislative schedule as lawmakers work toward final passage.
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Washington
Jail Angry Lawters San Francisco Calhoun Trial
Judge Lawler warned lawyers in the Calhoun trial that contumacious conduct could lead to jail. Attorney Rogers accused John Melmis of perjury, Helms testified he delivered stolen Calhoun papers, and a near confrontation erupted as spectators anticipated a fight.
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Calhoun
Lawler
Rogers
John Melmis
Helms
Heney
William Burns
Lewiston Bank Turmoil Involving Embez zlement Case
Lewiston reports on the defalcation of 187.00 from the Lewiston National Bank. The former teller J B Chapman promises to return to face charges and defend the truth. His father J L Chapman hints at sensational disclosures about how the money vanished amid speculation.
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Lewiston
Lewiston National Bank
J. B. Chapman
J. L. Chapman
Chinyman
Traces Family to Exposition While Separated by Earthquake
Seattle June 2 After long searches H W Anderson hunted the San Francisco quake survivors his wife and two children. Injured in the quake he recovered and traced them via London and the Pacific coast. He reached Albany with reports of autos racing New York to Seattle passing Syracuse without incidents.
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Atlantic
H. W. Anderson
Exposition Grounds
San Francisco
Anderson
London
Bis
Pacific
Portland
Albany
New York
Syracuse
Bootlegging Charges Loom In Local Case At Court
Grand jury returns indictments including Price Gates charged with bootlegging and arrest made this morning with 8250 bond. Christ Bellas linked to Gates case as another bootlegging suspect. Jones of Union faces adultery counts after running a dry area saloon and disputed marriage claims surface from Anna E. Jones of The Dalles.
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Price Gates
Gates
Christ Bellas
Union
Jones
All Union
Anna E. Jones
Dalles
Cove Residents L B Stearns and Mr Rees Visit La Grande
L B Stearns and Mr Rees, both residents of Cove, were business visitors in La Grande today.
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L.B. Stearns
Cove
Mr. Rees
la Grande
Keep Money in Oregon to Boost State Development
The piece argues that life insurance premiums sent to Wisconsin and New York drain Oregon’s funds. It contends New York’s financial supremacy stems from centralized insurance assets, urging Oregonians to buy life insurance from Oregon companies to keep wealth local. Mentions home office in Portland and executives Mills Samuels.
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Oregon
Ife
A. Kozer
Salem
Wisconsin
New York
Santa Fe Railroad Announces $27 Million Bond Issue
New York June 2 The Santa Fe railroad announces a new bond issue totaling about $27,000,000. The plan aims to raise capital for rail expansion and modernization projects to support freight and passenger services nationwide. The company did not specify maturity terms or coupon rates in the initial release.
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