Federal Court Halts Oregon Fish Warden in Jurisdiction Tug
Federal Judge William B. Gilbert issues a restraining order blocking Master Fish Warden McAllister from restricting fishing under Washington authority on the Columbia River. The ruling creates an artificial boundary dispute between Oregon and Washington and leaves Oregon fishermen vulnerable on the Washington side.
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Portland, Or
William B. Gilbert
McAllister
Oregon
Washington
Columbia
Flames Rage On Two Submarines at Mare Island
An explosion of 250 gallons of gasoline aboard a barge next to the Grampus and Pike at Mare Island Navy yard in Vallejo California yesterday afternoon killed Chief Machinist Teddy May and wounded Lieutenant J E Townsend Chief Gunner's Mate W H Leahy and Chief Gunner's Mate Morrin The submarines were badly scorched and flames forced men to jump overboard before most were rescued in a chaotic blaze described as the yard's most spectacular fire.
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Vallejo
Cal
Grampus
Pike
Mare Island Navy Yard
Teddy May
J. 8. Townsend
W. H. Leahy
Morrin
Navy Yard
California newsboys bury their comrade in style
In San Jose a funeral was held for Clarence Mason a 15 year old newsboy who died at the Market street depot. About 60 newsboys from local offices and routes attended by special car. They funded funeral expenses paid a minister and donated a cemetery lot.
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San Jose
Cal
Clarence Mason
Market Street
Clarence
Market notes on wheat barley oats hay and more
Wheat prices listed by variety with mid 89 to 93 cents and Valley 90c. Barley feed prices: rolled 25.50 and 27. Oats No 1 white 27.50 gray 26. Timothy hay Willamette Valley fancy 14 ordinary 11 Eastern Oregon 16.50 mixed 13 alfalfa 11. Butter quotes vary 31c fancy 28c choice 25c store 18c. Eggs extra 26c firsts 25 26c seconds 22 28c thirds 15 20c. Hops 1907 prime 3 4c old 1 1 3 4c new crop 6 Te. Wool Valley 14 15% ec bb Eastern Oregon 8 16c shrinkage. Mohair choice 18 190.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Market Prices for Grains and Dairy in Seattle Area
Seattle markets list Wheat 95c per bushel, Oats 27.50, Barley 23, Hay Eastern Washington 16 per ton, Puget Sound hay 9.60 to 10 per ton, wheat hay 18, alfalfa 9.50 per ton. Butter Washington creamery 336 per lb, ranch 21 238c per lb, Oregon 28c per lb. Eggs where listed Selected local 35c per dozen, East ern 26 28c per dozen, Oregon ranch 28 80c per dozen.
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Seattle
Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
Oregon
Hastern
Oregons Ranch
Skating Craze Grips Missouri School for the Blind
In St Louis on September 21 officials report Missouri School for the Blind students have converted the gym into a roller rink. Both older men and women skate for hours daily praising the students sharp hearing for safety. No major accidents occur though some falls happen from faster skaters. A modified football game will be added to term athletics.
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St. Louis
Missouri School For the Blind
M. Green
Nevada to vote on closing Reno gambling houses
Reno residents will vote in a special election next month to decide if Reno gambling houses should be closed. The six month campaign has seen both sides prepare for the contest as Nevada remains the last licensed gambling state while other states have banned it.
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Reno
Nev
United States
Nevada
Montana
Arizona
Denver
Salt Lake
Evans Urges Higher Pensions for Civil War Vets
Rear Admiral "Fighting Bob" Evans called for increased pensions for Civil War veterans during a Highland monument unveiling for the 156th New York Volunteer Regiment. He condemned continued $12 monthly bonuses and urged timely, fair support for aging veterans.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Bob’ Evans
New York Volunteer Regiment
Highland
Woman harms heart with knife in bid to end pain
In Los Angeles on September 20 Mrs Andrew Morris cut her chest with a blunt cake knife aiming to remove her heart to stop heartache. She was found beside her bed an hour later by her husband after losing much blood. Doctors say she will recover.
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Los Angeles
Andrew Morris
Japanese Mobbed in San Jose Night Fight
Five Japanese heading to the First Presbyterian Church clashed with four white youths in San Jose California. A mob of around 50 pursued the Japanese who were knocked down kicked and roughed up in the street. Police intercepted three of the Japanese and they were jailed then released on bail supplied by the church pastor.
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San Jose
Cal
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Bryan Arrested for Overspeeding in Providence Visit
W J Bryan concluded his East campaign tour in Providence Rhode Island on September 19 amid a minor incident when his party were temporarily arrested for speeding their cars. Crowds lined the streets and gave a vociferous welcome to the candidate at the hotel.
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Providence
R. I
Connecticut
Rhode
W. J. Bryan
East
Rhode Island
Bryan
New Orleans Education Ruling Faces Race Issue
State Superintendent Harris seeks a legal resolution after a Chinaman’s child, born to a white mother, seeks to attend public schools in St. Landry Parish. The school board declined to decide, so Harris referred the case to Attorney General Guion for a lawful solution.
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New Orleans
Harris
California
St. Landry Parish
Guion
Forest Fires Scorch Gagen and Woodboro Emptying Towns
Fires swept through Gagen and Woodboro near Rhinelander Wisconsin on September 21 destroying both towns. About 2000 residents in each community were left homeless as families fled toward Rhinelander amid intense heat and spreading flames. Citizens urge Governor Davidson to deploy state militia to aid firefighting efforts as dry woods raise the threat to surrounding forests.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Gagen
Woodboro
Davidson
Beveridge to Tour West for Republican Campaign
The Republican National Committee announced that Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana will tour from New York to Portland Oregon to counter William J. Bryan. He will speak in the Dakotas Montana and Oregon and deliver an address in Portland on The Navy and Oriental Trade. A San Francisco speech on the same topic is planned. Governor Hughes met with Hitchock and will join Western campaign efforts. Senator Borah of Idaho has given 30 East speeches and will head to Chicago for a Western itinerary.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Portland
William J. Bryan
Dakotas
Montana
Oregon
San Francisco
Hughes
Hitchcock
Senator Borah
Idaho
Chicago
Postcard Photo Brings Walla Walla Man Bride
Anaconda Montana September 20 A pretty romance ends in marriage as Ida Charley of Anaconda weds R R Hubbard of Walla Walla at Rev H O Svare’s home. Their courtship began with a postcard photo and rapid mail correspondence followed by Hubbard moving to Montana to woo in person.
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Anaconda
Mont
Ida Charley
R. R. Hubbard
Walla Walla
H. O. Svare
Yong
Hubbard
Montana
Careless Nurse Poisons Patients at San Diego Hospital
In San Diego California Mary Arthur a 19 year old nurse admitted causing four patient deaths and four more gravely ill after failing to discard water contaminated with atropine. An investigation followed a late confession revealing the poisoning originated from the water used with medicines.
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San Diego
Cal
Mary Arthur
Miss Arthur
Lumbermen to Combine in Northwest Lumber Bureau
At a Portland meeting the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers' Association announced a merger with the Southwestern Washington and Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' associations. The trio will form a bureau of grades and patterns for all lumber shipped by rail from the Northwest, aiming for uniform quality and mutual advantage for buyers and sellers. The three groups represent nearly the entire Pacific Northwest lumber cut.
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Portland
Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Oregon and Washington Association
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Outlaw and Wife Battle Sheriff Posse in Firefight
West Plains Missouri September 21 John Roberts and his wife repelled a Baxter county Arkansas sheriff posse trying to arrest him for killing neighbor Obe Kessinger. The wife was mortally wounded along with Sheriff Mooney and Roberts and two deputies were seriously hurt. The couple defended a barricaded house for hours before surrender or capture.
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West Plains
John Roberts
Prestonia
Missouri-Arkansas Line
Roberts
Obe Kessinger
Mooney
Baxter County
Ark
Kessinger
Shortage of Torpedoes Sparks Navy Concern
New York dispatch reports a torpedo shortage in the U S Navy, notably Whitehead missiles, with the United States far behind Britain Germany and Japan. U S inventory listed under 500 submarine missiles while Britain stores about 10 000 and Germany and Japan about 4000 each.
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New York
Newport
R. I
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
United States Navy to Build Ten Destroyers
Secretary Metcalf awards contract for ten torpedo boat destroyers. American Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry sails from Albany for Manila, due Oct 2.
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Metcalf
Sperry
Albany
Australia
Manila
Pope Pius
Italy
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Evans
Wiscon
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Posse
Lewis S. Chanler
Ministry of Agriculture
Cabinet
Verona
New England
St. Petersburg
Western Electric Company
The
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Massie & King Leavenwoth
Real Grain & Milling Company
Wenatchee, Washington
Springdale Orchards
S. P. Beecher Peshast
Pasiangfedison
Columbia Valley Edison Phonograh CO
Columbia Valley Bank
Louis Michel
Mgr
Wenatchee, Wash
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Leavenworth
L. Lamb
Clinton
Iowa
PINE
C. R. Lamb
Minneapolis, Minn
G. E. Lamb
P. Davis
Treas
Mer
Leavenworth, Wa
Tumwater Savings Bank
the Bank For Savings
Leavenworth, Washington
King’s Bakery and Coffee House
Big Mei
Skey
Rock Sner & Roach
Rietors
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