Missing Biggers Family Alarms La Grande
Alarming report from Ocean Park states Mrs G L Biggers her daughter Ruth and a sister have been missing for 34 hours. Dr Biggers is said to be fishing on the Minam as two emissaries race to Cove to reach him with word of the suspected disappearance. A telegram initially sparked panic but was later downplayed by a message from Mrs Biggers.
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G. L. Biggers
Ruth
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W. D. Kyler
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Minam
Ed Brady
Cove
Notable Catholic Eucharistic Congress Draws Global Elite
London hosts a major Eucharistic congress with princes of the church and Catholic dignitaries arriving from around the world. The event is anticipated as the largest Catholic gathering outside Rome, with Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore among U S clergy attending.
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Eternal City
United States
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Baltimore
Frank Sargent Dies Suddenly A Republican Leader
Frank P. Sargent United States commissioner general of immigration died in Washington from effects of a fall and a paralytic attack suffered two months earlier He was named by the Republican National Committee as a major campaign speaker and earlier led the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen He had attacked Taft when Taft was a judge over a labor dispute two decades ago
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Democratic National Committee
Sargent
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Taft
United States Circuit Court
American Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Government Sues Southern Pacific for Vast Oregon Land Holdings
The government files a sweeping equity suit in Portland seeking return of millions of acres of Oregon land valued at around 40 million dollars and large sums of money from the Southern Pacific and about 40 other defendants. The case, one of the Northwest’s largest civil actions, targets forest lands between Portland and the state line. A rate hearing for the O R and N is set for September 22 at Wasco and September 26 at Pendleton to review grain rates and possible adjustments.
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New Jersey Sea Girt Range Hosts Opening of Annual Tournament
Militiamen from several states participate in opening events at the Sea Girt range New Jersey as the annual tournament begins. Local and national shooters compete in opening heats and rifle and pistol events drawing spectators to the coastal venue.
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Sea Girt Range
DuBois Faction Sinks as Republicans Endorse Local Option
The article reports a decisive setback for the DuBois faction as Republicans back a local option, stalling a major Boise hotel project and escalating party infighting leading toward a crisis highlight.
Secretary of State accepts anti-Dubota ticket in Idaho
Secretary of State Lansdon accepted the anti-Dubota ticket and the regular one, while Dubois attorneys announced plans for further proceedings in the Idaho Supreme Court. The Idaho prison board criticized Warden Whitney over Harry Orchard’s treatment after his life sentence for Governor Steunenberg’s assassination.
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Lansdon
Idaho
Idaho State Prison Board
Whitney
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Steunenberg
Eastern Capitallats
Sac
Seaman Arthur Deckers From New Jersey Retired From City Life
Arthur Deckers, a New Jersey seaman, was retired from active duty and attempting to dodge a train in a curious incident. Authorities reported no major injuries, and the event prompted local railway safety reminders.
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Arthur Deckers
New Jersey
Democratic campaign plans to be decided at national committee
Chicago reports that Democratic campaign plans will be finalized at a national committee meeting on Tuesday. Afterward Ward Ar Bryan will start a speaking tour through the south east and central west.
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Campain
National Committed
Bryan
West
Harmony Rules at Melbourne as Fleet Visits
Melbourne hosts the American fleet with a farewell banquet honoring officers. Governor Carmichael says the visit could form an Anglo American peace alliance and advance world peace. Admiral Sperry lauds the welcome while two deaths are noted, including Michael Michaelson of the Vermont band.
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Thomas Carnichael
Victoria
Albany
Carmichael
Australia
Pacific
Admiral Sperry
Michael Michaelson
of the
Vermont
Rawhide Inferno Looms Over Nevada Town
Reno reports Rawhide Nev is doomed to destruction by fire with banks postoffice and two drug stores burned. Dynamite used to ravage streets as water supplies fail. A lodging house fire began near a drug store. In a grisly discovery a severed head was found in a ditch, suggesting a violent murder.
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Hide
Nev
Hamas
Indiana Governor Hanley Calls Special Session September 17
Governor Hanley orders a special session of the Indiana Legislature for September 17 to seek reform measures tied to his candidate James Watson. The move follows past threats during Taft era politics and ties to Watson's campaign promises. Legislation is seen as shaping Taft’s fortunes in the state.
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Hanley
Saaciians
Friends
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Watson
Ilatter
Taft
Prominent actress to honor New Jersey athletes in London return
To Greet Athleté in Trenton New Jersey September 4 the actress Man nering will play a prominent role in tomorrow's festivities honoring New Jersey athletes who participated in the British Olympic games.
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N. J
Mannering
New Jersey
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