Taft Carries Oregon by Large Plurality in Partial Returns
Complete returns from 16 of 34 Oregon counties show Taft with a 15 325 lead and a total plurality near 25 000 after 3/5 of the vote counted Debs Chafin and Hisgen together about 16 000 with Debs around 7 000 Chafin 2 500 and Hisgen 600 Taft carried every county in the state and Marion county stands as a Republican stronghold. Salem reports an unofficial count shows nearly 1 000 more votes for senator than for president in June compare with last Tuesday’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Debs
Chafin
Hisgen
Oregon
Salem
Marion
United States
Marian F
W. N. Gatena
Seven men killed in blast on Maton & on the Graid Trunk
An explosion on the Maton & on the Graid Trunk railroad 100 miles east of here amputated seven men. Five Americans are among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boven Bien
Maton
Here
Kidnapping Ransom Report From San Francisco Window Theft
A fragment reports a kidnaping at Pommer's store with a child seized through a window. The infant was held and ransom demanded, described as 12 dollars, while nurse Loulsa Robels assisting outside the scene. Witnesses recall a suspect and broken glass during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Francinco
Ayrra
Siminie
Loulsa Robels
Pommer’s
Disappearance of CIRL Student Hona Clark
Private detectives drop search for 16 year old Hona Clark who vanished from Oakland home two weeks ago. A Pullman ticket stub found near St Mary the Virgin church adds a lead, as Rev Payson Young had been with the girl shortly before she vanished. Descriptions are sent to police nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hona Clark
Oakland
Notive
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Payson Young
Second Squadron Sails Amid Receptions at Manila
Amor Nov 5 The second squadron of the Atlantic fleet leaves Manila after a week of receptions. A man near Dufurhan harvested his first crop from five-year-old apple trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amor
Atlantic Fleet
Xuleigipr
Manila
Dufurhan
Court Reviews Spriver Camps Bridge Project
The county judge and commissioners visited Grande Ronde below Perry to inspect river channel work by Bridge Superintendent Campbell. They favored county crews over contracting, expecting taxpayer savings and plan further changes above Hilgard next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Selder
Ben Brown
Grande Ronde
Perry
Campbell
Hilgard
Berkeley May Seek Pacific Railways Electric Update
Berkeley trustees consider spending 2 million dollars to allow the Pacific electric interurban to swap steam for electric motive power and extend service into Berkeley. City seeks to classify city deposits as preferred claims. officials push bonding requirements and crack down on street rubbish burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eees
San Francisco
Berkeley University
Pacific
Berkeley
Sounght
Neid‘mer
Farmers & Traders Nation Tank
Recorders
Ian
Aingle
Missouri Returns Show Taft Carrying State
Bt. Louis Missouri Nov 6 Taft carries Missouri by 935 votes according to complete returns. The ticket is democratic. Lincoln Nov 6 reports Taft’s election. Bryan sent this telegram: Please accept my congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Louis
Taft
Missouri
Lincoln
Como
Bryan
Plaase
Watterson Sees Public Mood Favoring Known Leaders
Louisville Courier Journal editor Colonel Henry Watterson argues in favor of Taft over Bryan, asserting the public prefers steady governance and material progress. He praises Bryan’s eloquence but says Taft represents a safer path amid party tensions and national anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Henry Wattermon
Louisville Courier Journal
Union
Bryan
Taft
Harmon Wins Governor Race and GOP Gains Dominance
Early returns indicate Harmon, a Democrat, won the governorship with a large plurality. Missouri favors Republicans with Attorney General Hadley likely elected over Cowhard, and Sterling majorities point to Taft leading in Missouri. Warner appears re-elected in Michigan with broad state turnout.
Woman Helps Rob Husband with Blake In Hood River Case
Mrs. C. R. Bright testifies Blake and Michael Hallipan’s stepson aided in chloroforming and robbing her husband. Blake allegedly suggested the plan and received $176. Hood River County reports about 1600 voters and 9000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
R. ©. Blake
Michael Hallipan
San Fancisco
C. R. Bright
Blake
Hood River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chalin
Marion County
Portland
Kutbot
CIRL
California
Omestic
Saxony
Germantown
Childrens
Grande Ladies
Council
Ways and Means
Prosbetel Bridge
Commercial Club
la Grande
Fourth Street
Frochster
Progbatel Grove
Carbine
Spriver
la Grande Lion
Joe Bahtos
Chas Knopp
B. Gilman
John Allen
General Fund
Arthur Curtis
Lilly-Foster Howe Co
la Grande Iron
Perenne
C. D. Goodnough
Ores Palmer Lumber Co
G. E. Fowler
Morning Star
Chas
Montgomery
John Flanery
Cleve Montgomery
John Sutman
John Ladd
Aste
Milla
I Monsell
Atee
K. Wright
Adiary
W.wailden
J. H. McLachilen
Bovoiy
F. Baker
Saitan Ls
J. A. Matott
Geo
Palmer Lumber Co
J. W. Black
LW. E. West
Etere Ean
Lisly-Foster Howe Co
Warnstoff
Wood
G. RB. Cash Co
Maryland
Ryan
Col. Watterson Voices
Bay's Courhar
National Repute
Tynetine
Layeela
Nebraska
Tilden
Harmon
Williams
Soga
Chicago
Barton
National Socalist
Naif
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Hadley
Cowhard
W. J. Stone
Niereetechum
Yver Ivy Ornor Folk
Stone
Warner
Detroit
Mich
Newlin. Drug Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!