Oregon Campaign Forecast Sees Bowerman Winning Governor Race
Portland report outlines a likely sweep for Republican Jay Bowerman in Oregon with Oswald West the sole Democratic hope. Analysts expect Bowerman to win eastern and northern Oregon, possibly carry Multnomah, while West gains southern Oregon. The GOP majority is about 24,000. West faces a tough climb.
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Maltheameh
Jay
Portland
Ore
Jay Bowerman
Oswald West
West
Bowerman
Multnnomah
Typewriter magnate Lyman Smith collapses in Beattie
Beattie reports Lyman Smith a veteran typewriter manufacturer and local magnate was stricken with apoplexy today. He owns property valued around three million dollars in the city and has led a major industry presence for years.
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Beattie
Lyman Smith
Smith
Married in Lions Den Stuns San Francisco Audience
Richard Warker and Margaret Leggette, a stenographer, wed last night in a lion’s cage as the audience watched. The couple, who left for a honeymoon today, sought a daring celebration and began their marriage under growling scrutiny.
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San Francisco
Richard Warker
Margaret Leggette
Whitworth Captain Injured. Football at Whitworth Could Be Cut
Norman Pike Whitworth College football captain was seriously injured Saturday alongside Pacific University and is reported out of danger. The incident prompted Whitworth authorities to consider banning football at the college in the future.
Hounds Missing Prompting Reward Offer
D. C. Brischoux reports two hunting dogs, a greyhound and a stage hound, have vanished. He suspects theft and has announced a reward for the dogs' return after returning from the interior. The pair were valued as bear chasers and the owner is eager to recover them.
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Ownner
D. C. Brischoux
Government Man to Probe Short Weights on Coast
Government agents plan a coastwide probe into short weights and measures practices. An official in Washington said a representative would visit within two or three weeks to investigate matters and report findings.
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Washington
Government weigh fraud crusade reaches Pacific coast states
Brook, assistant physicist of the United States Bureau of Standards, will visit principal cities in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California to assess defrauded consumers via short weights and measures. A nationwide crusade in the east yielded startling results and the bureau aims to prompt state action to protect the public.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Pacific Coast
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Alifornia
Diamonds Stolen From Car Belonging to Dr Barthiauma
In San Francisco on October 31 police seek $15,000 in diamonds lost from an automobile owned by Dr H N Barthiauma of Coalings California. The owner left the diamonds in the car and forgot them. The chauffeur denies knowledge of the loss.
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H. N. Barthiauma
Coalings
California
Philippines in Uproar Over Interior Secretary
Manila reports the worst insurrection since pacification erupts in Southern Mindanao as Manobos sack villages and kill inhabitants including some American planters. Brigadier General Peracling moves with a thousand troops five hundred scouts and constabulary amid claims the revolt stems from Worcester policy. Seven native Christians and one American die as Moros rebel near the Gulf of Davao. Perceiling's Third Infantry Philippine scouts and constabulary head toward the trouble.
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Philippines
Mindano
Peracing
Dean Worcester
Worcester
Gulf of Davao
Perseeling
Third Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Judge Butler Speech Affects Local Vote Shifts In Joseph
In Joseph Oregon on October 31 Judge R R Butler spoke for the Republican ticket urging voters to stay with the party. The First National Bank of Joseph reports an elegant new tile floor in the lobby. Mrs Rinehart Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star visited Joseph to inspect the local chapter and stayed with Dr and Mrs J H Thompson.
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la Grande
J. H. Thompson
Joseph
Will Unify Currency in China Loan Plan
Pekin observers report an American syndicate plans to float a fifty million dollar loan in China. The move is viewed as a forerunner to reforms including unification of the Chinese currency and broader financial reforms in the empire.
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Pekin
China
Nationwide strike threat as drivers rally armed guards
Wagons with five to ten armed guards and mounted police surround express companies in New York Jersey City and Hoboken to break a strike by wagon drivers and helpers. Officials warn a national expansion is possible within three days as leaders seek arbitration and mobilize other cities.
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Jersey City
Hoboken
Tobin
The
International Brotherhood _ of Teamsterg
John Mitchell
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters
Board of Health
Freight Congestion Closes Local Yards Amid Rush
Unprecedented freight volume clogged every foot of track in the local yards. Elgin main line and Palmer’s spur faced blockages while the sugar factory spur remained full as incoming trains filled spaces as fast as they were cleared. The rush began yesterday and continued today.
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Elgin
Sugar Factory
Palmer's
Roosevelt refuses to name 1912 candidacy
Colonel Roosevelt declines to publicly state he will not run for president in 1912. Republican leaders sought such a pledge to boost Stimson’s gubernatorial bid. Roosevelt plans nine speeches for Republican nominees tonight and a rapid schedule to Iowa Ohio Baltimore and New York with a final address in New York City before election day.
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Roosevelt
Cain
Stimson
Battling Nelson Seeks Comeback Against La Grave Tonight
In San Francisco on October 1 Battling Nelson aims to reverse ring tradition by fighting Anton La Grave in a 15 round bout. The Battler is the favorite at 10 to 5 as the match unfolds tonight in the ring.
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Battling Nelson
San Francisco
Nelson
Antone la Grave
Alleged thieves arraigned over stolen bicycles in La Grande
Two men, Sam Peck and Paul Les, were arraigned in Justice of the Peace court on a charge of stealing two bicycles in La Grande Thursday night and trying to dispose of them. Bail was set at 250 dollars each, unpaid. they await grand jury. The suspects used aliases during capture in Wallowa, and one claimed the name Marcuff.
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Sam Peck
Paul Les
la Grande
Justice of the Peace Court
Peck
Les
John Mars
Marcuff
Wallowa
Nate Zweiffel
Frank Bay
Men Arrested in La Grande Arraigned Today
In La Grande, the men were arrested yesterday and brought to the city where they were arraigned today. The proceedings set the stage for further court actions.
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la Grande
Union School Teacher Remains in Jail Amid Bail Struggles
Prof Sheets, long linked with Union schools and recently resigned, stays in jail awaiting funds for bail on a desertion charge. He allegedly did not support his wife after their marriage, and his arrest follows.
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Union School
Jalil
Sheets
Union
Seattle professor adopts strict fast to treat stomach trouble
Professor Colvin of the University of Washington, described as an instructor of Spanish, undertakes a prolonged abstinence diet while continuing to teach sixteen classes weekly and attend university lectures. He has written several magazine articles and stays active in daily gym workouts.
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Seattle University
Beattie
Colvin
University of Washington Today
Portland Ends Losing Streak in Doubleheader
Portland halted a losing streak with a 1-1 in the doubleheader split and kept pace in the pennant chase. In the day’s games, Portland won in the tenth inning while Los Angeles won in 16 innings. Oakland and Vernon also had results as San Francisco beat Sacramento 4 to 3.
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Los Angeles
Oakland
Vernon
San Francisco
Sacramento
New York Auction Eyes Rugs and Carpets Sale
Carpeting and rugs valued at 4.5 million dollars were placed on sale at auction in a focal salesroom today. About 120000 pieces and bales of rugs and carpets were offered to the highest bidders, drawing buyers from major cities nationwide.
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New York
Aviators Conclude Meet with Liberty Statue Flight Plan
Belmont Park Oct 31 after the international aviation meet closed White announced plans to fly around the Statue of Liberty on the same course today despite a ruling against two flights in one contest. He would demand the $10 000 prize if he beat Moerseant's 34 minute 6 second time and accused judges of favoritism toward Americana.
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Belmont Park
White
Moerseant
Col Ivanhoe Returns From Wallowa Campaign Gain
Col. F. 8. Ivanhoe district prosecutor returns from a Wallowa County trip where he campaigned and met many old friends. Indications point to a large majority for him this year as residents regard him as a Wallowan and he is proud of that distinction.
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Ivanhoe
Wallowa County
Wallowan
Gas smell signals two explosions in Times blast
Coroners jury testimony states two explosions occurred and gas smell was not unusual at the Times plant. Men arrested at Acapulco on suspicion of dynamite involvement are not yet charged. Captain Osterhaus supports their innocence, while California officials seek authentic evidence before Mexican action.
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Los Angeles
Henry Ham
Carlson
Daniel Archer
Kate
Acapulco
Mex
Osterhaus
San Francisco
Pet
Timea
Tt Wag
California
Herbert Leonard
the Times
W. B. Tribet
Johnson Quits Racing to Focus on Pugilian
Chicago paper reports Jack Johnson declares he will stop automobile racing and concentrate on pugilian. He states he never tried to crash and will avoid taking chances on corners while Ike Oldfield had beaten him in the past.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Pugilian
Ike Oldfield
Local Buyers Ship Large Stock to Portland Markets
Chandler and McKennon, cattle buyers, announce four car loads of hogs, one load of sheep and one of cattle will be shipped to Portland markets this week. They have bought 250 beeves from Walter Pierce and 100 from W. J. Townley of Union and will fatten them in local yards before shipment.
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Chandler & McKennon
Portland
Walter Pierce
W. J. Townley
Union
Mississippi Boosters Convene to Promote Missisa Name
The Mississippi Boosters of Jackson gather in Jackson on Oct 31 to spread the name and fame of Missisa, with the State Association of Commercial Secretaries planning a convention. Steps will be taken to increase the usefulness of the present bodies and to organize clubs in new towns.
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Mississippi Boosters
Jackson
Misa
Missisa- Inns
State Association of Commercial Secretaries
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