Owl train wreck in Southern California fatalities
A north bound Owl locomotive wrecked at two am in Southern California near the open switch yard. Engineer Wm Cols of Bakersfield and fireman Butte were killed. hobo William Knickerbocker, age 19, injured but revived in hospital. Yardmaster Draping cited wreckers’ work. cause tbd and identity of a suspect sought.
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Scriops
Freapo Oal
Wm Cols
Bakerefield
Butte
Tha Ae
Usia
Froman
Cole
Kingsbury
William Knickerbocker
Mimoori
Jerry Simpson in Critical Condition After Hemorrhage
Jerry Simpson suffered a 20 minute hemorrhage this afternoon and his life is described as very low in vitality. Known nationwide as Sonkless Jerry in political circles, his health remains grave and death could occur at any moment.
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Jerry Simpson
Boripps News Association
Wichita
Kanrar
Simpson
United States
Sonkless Jerry
Two Deaths in Yellow Fever Outbreak Reported
New Orleans reports six new yellow fever cases and two deaths up to noon today, according to Scripps News Association. The outbreak continues to affect the city, with health officials monitoring the spread and urging caution.
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Scripps News Association
New Orleana
Senator Barton’s Re sorter Case Argued In Federal Court
Barton's case before the federal court this morning centers on a reasorter matter raised by the Boripps News Association of St Louis. The proceedings began with legal argument aimed at clarifying jurisdiction and potential implications for the involved parties.
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Boripps News Association
St Louis
Barton
Perkins and Fllen arrive. discuss contracts and loans
Georgi W Perkins and Charles B Fllen arrived in Plymouth in the morning. They were said to seek contracts for building Russian ventures and to be bound for Berlin and St Petersburg. Perkins was reported en route to negotiate Russian loans for the United States and would not elaborate beyond heading to St Petersburg for business.
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Ferippa Ows Association
Plymouth Eng
Georgi W Perkins
Charles B Fllen
Filntle
Uberbouge
Berlin
St Petersburg
Perkinele
United States
Petersburg
Prince seeks divorce in high court filing
The prince appeared before the royal court and waived a special tribunal. He alleges extravagance and misconduct by an Austrian lieutenant under the laws governing divorce actions.
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de Yoo
Russian Printers Strike Widespread Across Paper Plants
Russian printers strike spreads to nearly all papers with Troops stationed at major printing establishments and reserves held by forces. The general strike began and continues as of October 16.
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Bt Peteraburg
Gentral
Tronpa
Former Fidelity Savings Head Sentenced to Three Years
E M Johnson, a former president of Fidelity Savings, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for wrecking the institution. He has already served time, and the Supreme Court has refused his writ of supersedes.
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Joe News]Association
Denver
E M Johnson
Fidelity Savings Tank
Mart Eerve
Auprems
Grain Markets Mixed With Drops on Chicago and Portland Sessions
Grain prices fell in Chicago and Portland on October 16 with Wheat at 85 11 cents, Corn 28 5, Oats 12 and 75 73 respectively. Local buyers offered 63 cents for blue beet and 60 for clob in a subdued market.
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Chicago
Portland
Valley
Komura Returns to Japan Amid Enthusiastic Reception
Konore arrived in Tokyo today to an enthusiastic welcome with government officials present. Imperial guards protected the route as he rode to the palace in imperial carriages. The peace treaty goes into effect today and its text will be published this afternoon. The minister of war has ordered officers not to criticize the treaty, stating it is the outcome of the major powers.
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Tokio
Konore
Orieste
Young Woman Dies After Alleged Illegal Medical Practice
A young woman, identified by her wish to remain anonymous, died in a New York hospital after a medical incident linked to alleged illegal practice. She was described as beautiful and from a wealthy family, and was admitted in dying condition.
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New York
Ake
Missouri flyer wreck near Bogar City injures eighteen
Denver dispatch reports the Missouri Phelile flyer en route to Et Louie wrecked at Bogar City in the morning. Eighteen persons were injured, four seriously. Authorities investigate the crash and assist victims.
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Scrippe News Association
Denver
Bogar City
Elks Plan Funeral Assembly for Late Brother Paddock
The La Grande Elks will meet at Elk’s Hall at a stated hour Monday to arrange attendance at the funeral of Brother A Paddock. Services are set for Union tomorrow at 11 o’clock a.m. Exalted Ruler Evan Hoe urges full attendance.
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Elks
Elk’s Hall
Union
Empire Theatre Company brings Fraken Heart to Stewart
Col I Caven, leader of the Empire Theatre Company, arrives in La Grande after a storied career in newspapers and theater. He recalls Confederate service, Mexican exploits, and later roles with Kansas City Times, New York Commercial Advertiser, and Denver Times. The troupe plays A Froken Heart Friday and The Great Diamond Robbery Saturday matinee The Man From Japan. Pauline Lederies returns from Pendleton visiting her father hospitalized at St Vincent.
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Col i Caven
la Grande
Empire Theatre Company
Stewart Opera House
Japan
Joe Shelby
Mexico
Shelby
Marximillian
France
Col Caven
John W. Cockerel
New York Commercial
Denver Times
Sears
Colonel
Happy Nover
Ecolonel
Styx
Depositions in injunction case target oil firms
Today 14 depositions were taken before the attorney general in a lawsuit accusing Waters Pierca Reynbtn and Williamson oil companies of forming a combine. The attorney general expects to compel production of stock books, which the firms claim would force them to incriminate themselves by revealing ownership and finances.
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Louis
Tgainer Waters
Pierca, Reynbtin
Aternational Aml Williamson Oil Companies
Attornry General Hadisy
Companion
President Roosevelt Address Sparked Fight Over Negro Graduates
The committee on arrangements for a Roosevelt event faced a clash as it barred recognizing a Black graduate of the Florida Baptist Academy, while the invitation to address the group was debated.
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Lock
Rosevelt
Florida Baptist Academy
Big Bond Issue Report Expected for Panama Canal Outlays
Washington October 16 The forthcoming secretary Shaw report will include a recommendation for a thirty million dollar bond issue to cover the outlays already spent on the Panama Canal project.
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Washington
Secretery Shaw
Panama Canal
New Cigar Factory Opens in La Grande
Mr Hackman, an experienced cigar maker, locates a new factory in La Grande after survey across the Pacific Northwest. He plans to produce brands Key West Perfevto Vista Drada and B and promises a local payroll if quality satisfies buyers. Residents urged to support the factory and buy local cigars.
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USA
Hagkman'e Gooda
Roosevelt to Visit Richmond for Luncheon and Tour
President Roosevelt arrives in Richmond Virginia for a cordial welcome. An official reception party with military escort will meet him at the railroad station and escort him to the Manone Temple for luncheon. Afterward a drive to local points of interest concludes with an afternoon address.
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Richmond Va
Richmond
Roosevelt
Manone Tempel
Howard Denied Trial in Governor Gobel Murder Case
The Kentucky appeals court denied a motion to advance Howard’s trial. Howard Le Grinder faces a life sentence for the alleged murder of Governor Gobel. The court set dates for January for related motions and proceedings.
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Scripps Nowe Amocietton
Wardington Oct
Reproma
Advancs Jhe Cris
Howarth
Etate of
Kentucky
Howard le Gnider
Gobel
Chicago Pioneer News Death of Barrios Spruance Shocks Slate
Barrios Spruance, noted figure tied to the slate in Chicago Pioneer News Association circles, died suddenly after a hemorrhagic incident. The community mourns the loss of a principal organizer and grain deal leader associated with the history of the local slate.
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Férippa News Association
Barrios Spruance
Plonnar
Prince Ferdinando Balgéria to Visit France as Guest
Fragmentary report notes Ferdinando Balgéria, son of a deposed king, to visit France under government auspices. Details on dates and arrangements are unclear in the garbled text.
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Beripps News
Aptocletide
Paria
Ferdinando Balgéria
Iaidon
Loute Phillipe
France
Release Ship Scrippe News Association Shipping Order
Washington dispatch reports orders issued to release the Rassias eyrahip Leakeblichie of San Frasoleo. The action comes as officials move to resolve wartime shipping constraints and free merchant vessels.
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Scrippe News Assosiation
Washington
San Frasoleo
Hard Fighter from Walla Walla Disrupts Elgin Train
A man from Walla Walla caused trouble on the Elgin train and fought officers. He was placed in a baggage car, then found on the platform and resisted jail. He admitted guilt for disturbing the peace and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Walla Walla
Elgin
Wes
McLachlian
Mabor
Merschblip
Wells Walla
Alm
Walla
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Scrippa Newe Association
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Newlin Drug Company
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