Train wreck near Wyeth leaves tramp dead and crew injured
A passenger train derailed after striking a horse near Wyeth on the Sandy division. One unknown tramp was killed and several injured, including Engineer Dan McAnnamara who died later at La Grande, and Expressman Huff badly hurt. The wreck damaged track and cars, with an estimated loss of 1600 dollars. service to La Grande to resume late tonight.
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Huff
Yonignt
Wyeth
Dan McAnnamara
la Grande
Portland
Farley
McAnnamara
Boyd
Will Build Panama Forts Despite European Opposition
Beverly Sept 9 The administration plans fortifications for the Panama canal despite objections from European powers. Taft has considered the subject in various phrases and determined to seek an appropriation when the proper time comes. It is believed any consultation with the powers over the move will follow.
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Beverly
Panama Canal
Taft
Lorimer bribery inquiry to open in Chicago
The U S senate will begin its investigation into Senator Lorimer of Illinois in Chicago tomorrow. A senatorial sub committee will hear evidence on bribery and corruption allegedly used to secure Lorimer's election. The report will be prepared for the senate by December.
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Lorimer
Chicago
United States Senate
Illinois
Senate
Thera Waa
No Quorum Re Fers Meeting in Ballinger Inquiry
In Minneapolis five anti Ballingerites and four supporters met but failed to reach a quorum. Denby McCall and Sutherland were absent. Chairman Nelson postponed and ordered awaiting session in Chicago next Tuesday. Ballinger plans a Washington cabinet meeting as congressional probe continues.
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Secretary of the Interior
Denby
McCall
Sutherland
Nelson
Flint and
Rodt
Olmsteads
Annex
Chicago
Anti-Ballinger
Seattle
Ballinger
Washington
Congressional Committee
Fire line access tightened for reporters and officials
New York announces a ban on the 4000 fire department badges allowing entry to fire lines during blazes. Only reporters with actual business, city officials, and service corporation representatives will receive limited new badges. Politicians and others with "pulse" who enjoy big fires must stay outside the lines.
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New York
Severe earthquake registered at St. Ignatius College
Earthquake detected at St. Ignatius College in Cleveland last night near nine o clock. Disturbances reported to be five thousand miles away.
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Cleveland
St. Ignatus College
Polk for President Club Organized as Folk Prospects Grow
Jefferson City Mo Sept 9 Organization of the Polk for President Club will be completed with Missouri democratic nomination in 1912 likely spurring nationwide support. Folk boosters plan a national conference in Chicago late this month or early October as Folk clubs exist in nearly all 114 Missouri counties and rivals for the US senate acknowledge Folk’s impact.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Polk
Boston
San Francisco
Duluth
Galveston
Folk Booster
Chicago
United States
David R. Francis
James A. Reed
Kansas City
United States Senate
Folk
Mr. Francis III
Reed
Primary ballot lists Democratic and Republican ticket details
The listing shows opposition in two Justice of the Peace races with broader unity elsewhere. Republican slate includes Representative W. J. Church and County Judge J. C. Henry, plus County Sheriff candidates Steinbeck and Randall, and other county offices. Democratic ticket highlights Sheriff F. P. Childers and Justice of the Peace C. W. P. Ellsworth with a Constable role for Ralph Atkinson.
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Republian
Hekets Peere
Sane Ace Cote Ucket I
Justice of the Peace
W. J. Church
J. C. Henry
C. A. Galloway
Ed. Wright
John F. Steinbeck
W. W. Randall
John Frawley
R. Snook
Cornover
C. T. Bacon
la Grande
Arthur ©. Williams
Adna B. Rogers
J. M. Hilta
Elgin
D. A. Barnes
T. Booth
J. L
Island City
C. H. Bidwell
Hot Lake
M. J. Alton
Imbler
A. HK. Rice
Summerville
John McRer
Democratic& Ticket
F. P. Childers
C. W. P. Ellsworth
Ralph Atkinson
Montreal Eucharistic congress day features open air service
Montreal crowds prepare for a large open air Eucharistic congress with English and French addresses and sermons by leading clergy. In the evening Cardinal Vannutelli the papal legate will attend a public reception.
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Montreal
Cardinal Vannutelli
Army Aeroplanes to Join French Grand Maneuvers
In Paris on September 6 the French army begins nine days of maneuvers between Rouen and Amiens. Aeroplanes and air ships will scout and bomb drop as part of the Second Army Corps under General Picquart and the Third Army Corps under General Meunier, with multiple chasseurs, Zouaves, colonial troops, and cavalry divisions.
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Paris
Rouen
Amiens
Tremeau
Michel
Army Council
Second
Picquart
Third
Meunier
Japs Forge Checks In War Time Fire Fight
A Baker City Herald item argues about Japanese workers near Austin aiding in a government fire fight. A crew of about 20 brown men extinguished flames and sent a member to town for mail, then learned he secured letters containing payment checks for work performed for a private party.
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Austin
Baker City Herald
Local column hints at wartime fraud and pursuit
Fragmentary passage describes a person from a wartime group escaping with checks rather than returning to camp. He allegedly told colony members he would head to Pasco, Oregon, while authorities in Pasco were alerted to arrest him if he travels there.
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Vate Company
Baker City
Pasco
Washington
Roosevelt in Taft’s Town Arrives in Cincinnati
Former President Roosevelt reaches Taft’s home city Cincinnati and is greeted warmly. He plans to travel next to Pittsburgh for what may be a pivotal address to conclude his tour.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Flodden Field Anniversary Planned in Edinburgh
Edinburgh marks Sept 3 three years hence as the four hundredth anniversary of Flodden Field where King James IV and 118,000 soldiers were slain. a national memorial is proposed to honor the battle and commemorate the historic event.
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Flodden Field
Edinburgh
James IV
Twenty Drown With Ferry Off Sheboygan
The Pere Marquette ferry No. 18 sank off Sheboygan Wisconsin in early hours. Twenty crew members drowned while 52 crew and three passengers from ferry No. 17 were rescued. The vessel valued at 400000 dollars with 29 loaded cars worth 100000 dollars went down in 600 feet of water. Cause of the sinking is unknown and wireless aid was summoned before the ship disappeared.
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Ludington
Sept
Mich
Pere Marquette Ferry No. 18
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Ferry No. 17
John Murphey Dies Among Union County Pioneers
One of Union County's oldest residents, John Murphey, died this week at Cove. He was about 85 years old and among the county's first settlers. He was buried yesterday.
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Union County
Cove
John Murphey
Rival Steamship Firm Plans Isthmus Line
A new Bates and Cheesebrough venture will operate freight ships between the Isthmus and San Francisco for New York and Europe starting October 1. The ships will not carry passengers.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Bates and Cheesebrough
Isthmus
New York
Europe
Rockefeller Family Reunion in Newburg New York
A Rockefeller family reunion began this morning in Newburg New York with many members attending. The American branch descends from Johann Peter Rockefeller who immigrated in 1728 and a family history tracing genealogy back to around 1700 is noted.
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Rockefeller
Newburg
N. Y
Rockefellers
Johann Peter Rockefeller
Death of United States Solicitor Bowers Shocks Taft
Boston and Beverly report the death of Lloyd T Bow ers United States Solicitor from bronchitis at the Hotel Touraine. He had been mentioned for the Supreme Court and was longtime chief counsel for the Chicago and Northwestern. Taft, on a golf trip, learned of the death and shared a close friendship with Bowers.
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Boston
Lloyd T. Bowara
United States
Touralie
Bowers
United States Supreme Bench
Borg
Chicago
Northwestern
Supreme Court
Taft
Hughes
Juscoe
Bower
Francia Swangze
New Jersey
Brewer and Moody
Beverly
Claea
Yala
Valuation Drive and Hearings Mark Railroad Updates
The State Railroad Commission plans annual up to date valuation data for electric and steam lines, sending out blanks for electric line reports and seeking complete cost statements. A hearing is set for September 21 at Union Stock Yards Portland on livestock shipping connections amid a Reynolds complaint about Delinquent mainline connections. The commission also orders automatic spring switches on Portland Railway Light & Power main lines at key points.
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Salem Dispatch
State Railroad Commissaion
Union Stock Yards
Portland
J. BE. Reynolds
Gruesome Hold-Up Ends in Captain Blom Found Begging Death
A grim incident in Tacoma leaves Captain J. Bi Blom, head of the Blom Company, severely injured with a throat wound and near death when discovered this morning. Police probe ongoing as rescuers rush him to a hospital for life saving treatment.
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Tacoma Tacoma
J. Bi Blom
Blom
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