Central rail line to extend to La Grande next spring
Robert Marr, director of the Central railroad, announces plans to extend the line from Union Junction to Cove through Sandridge into La Grande. Stockholders who visited the valley report decisive steps toward construction, with early activity expected this fall and continued progress anticipated next spring.
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Cove Road
Central Railroad
Union Junction
Cove
la Grande
Sandridge
Robert Marr
Marr
Catherine Creek
Fuel famine feared in Reno as coal and wood run low
Reno reports a looming fuel shortage as merchants warn of dwindling coal and wood supplies statewide. The Southern Pacific cautions a repeat of last winter’s famine with scarce rail cars. impact expected as fall shipping begins.
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Reno
Southern Pacific
Thaw's Counsel Seek Sanity Trial Move
White Plains N Y Sept 21 Thaws counsel filed briefs before Judge Mills asking a jury trial on the question of his sanity in a bid to reopen the case District Attorney Jerome opposes the move arguing Thaws mental condition was already thoroughly examined on two occasions and no new hearing is justified The motion aimed to transfer him from Matteawan asylum.
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Ney Jerome
Thaw
Matteawan
Sunday Scores From Portland And Los Angeles Games
Portland defeated San Francisco 2 0 while San Francisco fell 2 0 to Portland. Los Angeles lost 2 4 to Oakland who won 5 1.
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Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Regular Wallowa Train Begins Service With New Stops
The first regular Wallowa train started this morning with freight and passenger service. New stops include Palmer Junction and Minam, with La Grande as the evening return point. Timetable shows Elgin at 9 16, Watlowa arrival 12 70, return to Elgin 4 45, and last car back by six. Freight service also starts today for Wallowa and intermediate points if handling allows. Depot and stockyards are not ready yet, delaying stock shipments. mail service also begins.
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la Grande
Wallowa
Elgin
Palmer Junction
Minam
Watlowa
British Unemployment Sparks Riots and Relief Demands
Riots erupt in major cities as 1.5 million unemployed confront authorities. 25 000 move toward the north seeking relief while officials plan loans for public works. Government estimates place pauper figures around 29 000 per 38 people.
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Ndon
Ring
Great Britain
Itt
Manchester
Bunderland
Glasgow
Newie
Bradford
Sheffield
Hull
Grimaby
Northon
Milltia
John Burna
Local Government Board
Board of Trade
Hitchcock Not Tired Of 108 Campaign Turmoil
New York advisory committee members report Hitchcock offered to resign as Taft campaign director. The move, deemed a tactical error, was not accepted as the committee seeks steady leadership. Senator Crane of Massachusetts denied taking charge of the Taft campaign. Taft wired Hitchcock urging confidence and reaffirming his control of the campaign.
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Washington, D
Hitchcock
Republicanational Committee
New York
Crane
Chicago
United States
Massachusett
Taft
Cincinnati
Tafk Today
Man Arrested for Brother’s Murder in Blacksmith Shop
Police nabbed Markham at a camp near the shop after a drunken night in San Fernando. He claims amnesia about the killing with no witnesses. Hounds tracked him to a tent where he was found asleep.
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Los Angeles
Fipiarkham
Fe K
San Fernando
Mackham
Markham
Premier Mtolypin Takes Charge In Cholera Crisis
In Petersburg on September 21 Premier Mtolypin personally assumed command of the cholera effort. He ordered the removal of all incompetent authorities as his first act.
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Petersburg
Reverend Rey Kurny Dies After Illness at Dales Ore
Pastor Rey LR Kurny of the Methodist Episcopal church at Dales Oregon died in a hospital after an operation for illness believed to be caused by exposure to poison. He had attended the Columbia conference and fell deathly ill before being hospitalized in Wenatchee Washington.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Rey, LR
Kurny
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dales
Ore
Neots
Columbia
Vale oil prospects praised by promoters and operators
Robert Marr reports Vale oil prospects improving as drilling nears 1400 feet with Columbia company equipment on site. Lewis & Co plans to start operations on a well by November first amid interest from Standard Oil agents. A lady operator in Beaumet properties expresses strong prospects and investment interest. Marr sees bright future for Yale and Ontario districts. Captain William J. Bryan dies in San Francisco after a long steamboat career. Rep Jones of Polk county files complaints with railroad commission over Wells Fargo and Pacific Express rates, seeking a hearing.
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Robert Marr
Vale
Columbia Company
Lewis & Co
Standard Ol
Beaumet
Marr
Yale
Ontario
San Francisco
William J. Bryan
Pacific Coast
Horn
Columbia
San’ Francisco
Portland
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Salem
Jones
Polk County
Railroad Commission
Pacific Vund Wells-Fargo Express
Lunflagration visits and widespread city fires spread losses
Partial readable text describes fires spreading rapidly over sections of towns in winter. Mentions Chelsia Lunflagration visits and losses including homelessness. Surrounding cities in Wisconsin and Michigan revived fire reports. Kon Dollan-Akt cones appear from nearby towns.
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Milwaukee
Win
Rhinelander
Curtis
Moon
Ladysmith
Michigan
Calumet
Mich
Houghton
Chelsea Fire Ravages City After Massive Blues Factory Burn
A great fire devastated Chelsea Massachusetts destroying 16 houses and a large box factory. The blaze began in the manufacturing district with no wind aiding its spread and forced hundreds from their homes as 13 acres burned. Firefighters from Everett and Boston battled the flames as losses reach about a million dollars.
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Everett
Boston
Golten
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Oregon
Vale Oil Prospects
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