Idaho Boise Dry Vote Hots Up With Smear Claims
In Boise on September 7, officials warned of a bitter local option election with dry forces alleging 400 to 500 illegal voters registered by saloon interests. Deputy sheriffs may be appointed and challengers placed in precincts to prevent illegal voting as tensions rise over the imminent vote.
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Boise
Toorrow
Idaho
Keasler
The
Dry Forces
Duffy
Elmore
Saurday
Ada
New Orleans Brief on Panama Canal Work Restart
In New Orleans on September 7 Rose elt prepares to complete the Panama Canal project according to an official report. T Harrison of Columbus, member of the canal’s engineering department, says Taft is dissatisfied with the current canal administration.
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New Orleans
Roseelt
Panama Canal
T. Harrison
Columbus
Theanal
La Grande School of Music Set to Open Monday
La Grande School of Music will open Monday for its ninth year under the directorship of Prof. and Mrs. Day. The opening offers new students a chance to start lessons at the beginning of the term and benefit from experienced instruction.
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la Grande School of Music
Moors Attack Spanish Army During March to Melilla
In Melilla on September 7, 15,000 Moors launched a surprise attack on General Agueleras's marching force. Spaniards fired and inflicted heavy losses, forcing the attackers to retreat after hundreds of Moors fell.
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Melilla
Agueleras
Rolapp Visits Factory to Prep Fall Sugar Campaign
Amalgamated Sugar secretary E. S. Rolapp, a leading figure in the sugar industry, meets La Grande factory managers to prep for an October campaign. Superintendent Thomas aims to finish processing leftover brown sugar this week and the next two weeks focus on beet crop readiness.
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E. S. Rolapp
Amalgamated Sugar Factories
Sugardam
la Grande
Thomas
Peary Arctic Club claims North Pole reached in 1909
Secretary Bridgman of the Peary Arctic club sent a message saying the North Pole was reached on April 6 1909 by Peary's expedition under Commander Peary and asked all major geographical societies worldwide to be informed.
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Brroklyn
Bridgman
The
Peary Arctic Club
Peary
Japan
Brazil
North Pole
Arctic Club
Washington
Richey to Portland Postmaster Convention
Postmaster G M Richey will attend the Oregon postmasters convention at Portland on September 15. Postmaster General Hitchcock will also be in attendance along with many Oregon postmasters.
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Richey
G. M. Richey
Postmasters of
Oregon
Hitchcock
Harriman Rumor Triggers Sharp Stock Slump
The New York market opened frenzied as Harriman issues declined while a London rumor claimed his death, later denied. A later bulletin said Harriman suffered a relapse but is listed as a sick man, with armed guards at his residence.
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New York
Harriman
London
Dlness
Turners
Lyle
General strike feared as Chehalis county mills shut
In Hoquiam on September 17 the Polson Shingle and East Hoquiam mills closed after 2500 shingle weavers submitted wage demands. Some mills may stay open to clear timber before idle status, with wider coastal spread feared and owners warning ruin if demands are met.
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Chehalis
Manufacturers Association
Explorers Act Like Boosters in Open Air Dog Show
Berkeley geologist criticizes Peary and Cook for celebratory postures. He calls their claims to the pole buffoonish and accuses them of Buffalo Bill like publicity maneuvers. He doubts the need for dramatic homecoming displays and questions their motives.
Appraiser Reports First Timber and Stone Valuations
Government appraiser Frank G. Bayley filed the district’s initial valuations under the new timber and stone law. Listings include Jersemiah A. Brodbeck $651.60, Bernard H. Bleakmaan $590, Rachel B. Turner $755, Mattle M. Goff $647, Horace W. Littlefield $295, Cara B. Smullin $402.20, and others with varying amounts.
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Frank G. Bayley
Land Office
Jersemiah A. Brodbeck
Bernard H. Bleakmaan
Geo. S. Craig
Edward A. Crossler
Geo. F. W. Dawson
Rachel B. Turner
Minnie Arbogast
Mae E. Browley
Alleged land grabbers win in Idaho case
Judge Robert S. Bean of Oregon dismissed the civil suit brought by the government against Barber Lumber Company to collect entry on 40 000 acres of Amber lands at the Boise basin valued at 1 000 000. The lands were claimed as secured by dummy entry men. The case had been pending two and a half years and an appeal is expected.
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Boish
Idaho
Robert S. Bean
Oregon
Barber Lumber Company
Boise Basin
Barber Shop Upgrades Planned With New Chairs
Journal notes Foley hotel barbershop plans to install three new chairs and refit fixtures. A shipment of beer and other items is expected, with a local artist to assist once the renovations are complete.
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Jolly and Desifet
Foley Hotel
Thord
Residents urged to notify officials for yard contest show
Prompt notification to the proper committee by residents entering the yard contest is requested. Mrs Bragg Mrs E Polack or Mrs J T Richardson should be informed at once so judges may visit candidates for prizes on show day. The committee must have the complete street address list immediately.
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Bragg
E. Polack
J. T. Richardson
Taft Rifts Prompt Police Drone Threats
Sept 7 report notes rumors of threats to President Taft from a police drone faction. Captain Portes of the Secret Service dismisses the danger as unserious and from fringe cranks.
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Taft
Portes
Secret Service
Cramkise
Charles III Treatment Investigation Opens In Sawtelle
Senabay Willing a Missouri National Board of Managers member announced an investigation into conditions at the Sawtelle California soldiers home. Charges allege old soldiers received poor and insufficient food and care. The inquiry aims to uncover facts behind alleged maltreatment.
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Sawtelle
Pittsfield Buyer Pleads Not Guilty in Diseased Beef Shipment
John C. Gordon of Pittsfield faces a September term U S District Court hearing in Batu Me for allegedly shipping diseased beef to Boston. The meat is held in cold storage as evidence for the prosecution.
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Batu
Boston
John C. Gordon
Pittsfield
United States
Gordon
Missing cattle sought by La Grande firm with T L brands
Lost or strayed items include a white cow a red two year old heifer and a brindle yearling steer all branded T L on sight or left hip. A reward is offered by La Grande Cash Meat Co for information leading to their recovery.
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T. L
la Grande Cash Meat Co
Farmers Union Organizer to Meet Local Group Tonight
County organizer C. D. Huffman of the Farmers Union will travel to Union tonight to hold an open meeting with the local chapter. Huffman serves as secretary of the county union.
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C. D. Huffman
Farmers Union
Mr. Huffman
Cook Praises Peary as News Reaches North Pole Claim
Dispatches from Labrador report Captain Peary set to arrive aboard the Roosevelt with relief ship Jeannie to file a World account of the discovery. Cook, excited by Peary's success, says Peary deserves honor and may return to New York ahead of Peary, hoping to leverage his own pole claim.
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Chateau Bay
Labrador
Jeannie
Roosevelt
Peary
New York World
Chas Stewart
United Press Azan
Cook
United Press
New York
Valley Flood Ravages Soto Samarina Area
Reports from Monterey Mexico state that a flood swept the Soto Samarina valley destroying property and carrying away belongings. Early estimates indicate heavy losses and widespread damage in the region.
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Monterey
Mex
Soto Samarina
Al Andrew Returns From Business Trip
Al Andrew came back today from a business trip to Joseph and Ente prise.
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al Andrew
Joseph and
Enteprise
Floods Claim Scars In Mexican Valley and Denver Dam Break
Dispatches report a tidal flood sweeping Soto Samarina valley near the Gulf, destroying Soto Samarina town and causing multiple deaths alongside damage at Palo Alto Abazolo and Jiminez. In Mexico City authorities say second flood claims many lives with uncertain counts and food shortages. A dam burst at Jefferson Lake near Denver triggers swift warnings but no reported deaths.
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Soto Samarina
Gulf of Mexico
Here
Palo Alto
Abazolo
Jiminez
Mexico City
Tula
Denver
Jefferson Lake
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South Side Kennel Club
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