Dynamite Ruins Hit By Coroner Jury Search For Direct Transport Link
In San Francisco a large scale debris clearing operation at the Times ruins continues with 21 dead and 800 workers in relays. Detectives including William Burns inspect marshes while a coroner's jury hopes to conclude dynamite caused the disaster. Postmaster and other sites receive threats. Mayor Alexander designates First National as reward fund depository.
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San Francisco
William Burns
Los Angeles
San Francisco Bay
Sawyer
Times
Althout
Gas and Electric Companies
Harrison
Ead
Alexander
First National
Delegates Rage at Police Action at State Labor Convention
Delegates at the California State Federation of Labor convention open the second day angry over police surveillance at the labor temple and convention HQ. A 30 officer detail was sent to labor headquarters prompting protests. A move to relocate the gathering to San Francisco was rejected due to costs.
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Labor Temple
Convention
Labor
San Francisco
Interstate rates delayed by ICC hold in abeyance
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed westbound rate increases for Utah California and Nevada rail shipments for 120 days delaying the Oct 10 start. Forty railroads are affected by the order issued in Washington on October 4. The new date set for potential effect is February 6.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Utah
California
Nevada
Chinese Plague to Canada Head Tax Rise Rumor
Victoria reports September arrivals of 367 Chinese paying $183000 head tax. Authorities link surge to Canton rumors the head tax will be increased, following the tax revision to 500 dollars.
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Victoria
Canton
Grand Prix to be run on Van derbilt course officials declare
New York officials say the Grand Prix will likely occur on the Van derbilt course in Nassau County Long Island after county supervisors reversed a decision. State militia may be requested to guard the contractors as a precaution against violence following earlier threats.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Nashaus
Long Island
Haa
Hughes
Buys Fine Jersey Cattle Near West Lake
John Rowley of West Lake near Vale shipped a carload of registered Jersey cattle bought from Sawyer and Pierce. He planned to buy in the Willamette but stopped to inspect local stock and purchased a high grade, cheaper quality stock than elsewhere.
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West Lake
John Rowley
Vale
Sawyer & Pierce
Rowley
Wilamette
Outlaw Dietz Surrounded by Deputies in Wisconsin Cabin
Winter Wisconsin October 4 Armed deputies surround John Dietz cabin demanding surrender. Dietz vows to kill all officers and has fired on those approaching since eight year dispute with a lumber company over a homestead. Myra Deitz 23 fatal wounded. one brother captured. Dietz lives in the disputed cabin and is described as an outlaw feared by locals.
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Winter
Wis
John Dietz
Dietz
Cameron Dam
Myra Deitz
Deitz
Deiitz
Deltz
Wisconsin
Seventy Feared Drowned In Chiriqui Steamer Sinking
Reports from Colon and Panama describe the Chiriqui disaster on Sept 27 as the boiler explosion tore a hole in the hull. About seventy people are feared dead with only thirteen or so survivors plucked by life boats and the Perico and Chile rushing to aid.
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Panama
Jarachine
Perico
Chile
Colon
Italian Warship Sails to Demand Redress at Salonika
Rome reports an Italian warship has sailed for Salonika to demand redress for an alleged assault on Italian subjects by Turkish officers in Salonika.
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Salonika
Rome
French aviator crosses Pyrenees in brief flight
In San Sebastino on October 4 Maurice Tabatnau completed a nonstop biplane flight from San Sebastian to Biarritz covering a little over 20 miles. The short journey marks a successful crossing of the Pyrenees by the pilot.
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San Sebastino
Pyrenees
Maurice Tabatnau
Biarritz
Cholera Outbreak Fears Rise in Marsaille and Sardinia
Telegraphs report suspected cholera outbreak in Marseille with three deaths and public alarm. Rome confirms cholera seen in Sardinia causing national anxiety.
Factionalism Submerged in County Republican Rally
Union County Republican central committee met in harmony and elected J. H. Peare as chairman and J. H. Matott as secretary. The group pledged to suppress factional issues and unite behind the Republican ticket for the upcoming elections with a vigorous, top-to-bottom effort. New members joined the executive committee including J. D. Casey Chet Bidwell and R. C. Mays.
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J. H. Peare
J. H. Matott
J. D. Casey
Chet Bidwell
R. C. Mays
Steamer Crew Tied to $25,000 Theft On Alaska Steamer
Thomas Buckley and Yalmar Berginn, crew members, are jailed in Seattle to face charges after $25,000 in gold bullion currency and diamonds were stolen from a register mall on the steamer Seattle that arrived from Alaska. Only $15,000 was recovered with about $5,000 currency found on Buckley and $10 in gold in his bank.
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Seattle
Thomas Buckley
Yalmar Berginn
Alaska
Buckley
Assembly Harmony and Party Unity Reported in Union County Committees
The article describes the Union County Republican committee talks emphasizing harmony and a top-to-bottom campaign. It notes elected delegates C. E. Cochran as state central committeeman and R. C. Mays as congressional committeeman, with John McRae and others urging unity and opposing factionalism. It warns higherups face a potential battle if they stir political strife.
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Assembly
C. EB. Cochran
R. C. Mays
Elgin
Mays
John McRae
Summerville
Union County
Notables Speak at Spokane Congress Second Session
The Dry Farming Congress opens its second session in Spokane with a band concert and reports from the national executive committee. Hungary minister of agriculture Banyon delivers a talk on dry farming in Hungary, followed by talks on agricultural education, practical dry farming, and international reps from France and Mexico.
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Spokane
Dry Farming Congress
National Executive Committee
Banyon
Hungary
J. H. Worst
North Dakota Agricultural College
Norman Holden
Dillon
Montana
Colonel Maleor
Senor Escobar
Harmony in Sight: Prentice Named New York GOP Chairman
New York Republicans settled on Ezra Prentice as chairman of the state committee. Lloyd Griscombe nominated him with support from William Barnes Jr. Roosevelt endorsed Prentice after Francis declined the post, signaling party harmony.
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New York
Prentice
Ezra Prentice
State Republican Committee
Lloyd Griscombe
William Barnes, Jr
Roosevelt
Francis
Fair Awaiting Signals to Open Exhibits Across Country
Exhibits pour in from all sections of the country this afternoon as preparations for the fair continue. Officials await the signal to commence events and open grounds.
Fair Weather Signals Opening Of Local County Fair
Weather forecaster Beals promises fair conditions tonight and Wednesday as Union county prepares for the second fair on La Grande streets. Booths and exhibits fill the grounds with Elgin Union Cove and Summerville sending community displays and Imbler fruits. Exhibits must be in by noon tomorrow to secure space while carnival activities and a public wedding draw crowds.
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Beals
All Union
Portland
Atreeta
la Grande
Union County
Elgin
Union
Cove
Summerville
Imbler
Church
Senator LaFollette Undergoes Mayo Hospital Operation
United States Senator R M LaFollette underwent gallstone removal at Mayo hospital in Rochester Minnesota with the procedure completed successfully after a period of postponement.
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Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
United States
R. M. LaFollette
Fishermen Drowned In Launch Tragedy Near Meadowdale
Meadowdale Washington October 4 The bodies of J E Graham Peter Haram of Ballard Paul Burkland of Meadowdale and Ben Larsen of Everett, drowned last night, were recovered today. They were gathering fish traps in a launch that overturned.
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Meadowdale
J. E. Graham
Peter Haram
Ballard
Paul Burkland
Ben Larsen
Everett
Waa
Record apple yield at Pomona orchard near Dayton
In Portland Oregon area dated Oct 4 a special report notes Pomona orchard near Dayton Washington produced 120 boxes of first class belflower apples from two trees. With 60 trees per acre at the same rate, theoretical returns reach about 2750 dollars per acre once full harvest completes.
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Portland
Ire
Pomona
Dayton
Wash
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