Deadly Pacific Coast Collision Sinks Columbia
Eureka California July 23 report on the collision of the iron steamer Columbia with the steam schooner San Pedro near Shelter Cove. of 250 aboard about 177 saved leaving 72 unaccounted and 40 women among survivors. The George W Elder towed the San Pedro to port with many teachers and passengers from across the states.
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Eureka
Cal
George W. Elder
San Pedro
Pacific Coast
Columbia
San Francisco
Portland
Shelter Cove
Columb S Gers
Cea Teveaht
Geo. W. Elder
O. Swanson
John Erickson
Swanson
Wessel
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cailing
Steamship Company
Plot Against Czar Frustrated by Arrest in St Petersburg
Police in St Petersburg arrest a student linked to the Social Revolutionary movement. Officers find plans for the Tuarakoe- Belo and Peterhof palaces, maps of the fortress and Cronstadt, and notes on the disposition of troops in barracks. Authorities say another assassination attempt was thwarted.
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St. Petersburg
Tuarakoe- Belo
Peterhof
St. Peter and St. Paul
Cronstadt
Fice
China Joins United States Opium Trade Inquiry
Pekin July 27 The Chinese government formally accepts a proposal by the United States for a joint investigation by the powers including China into the opium trade and production. Details of procedure will follow. China delayed acceptance over the scope of independent commissions.
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Pekin
United States
China
Federal judge frees Tick-Agents Wood and Wilson on habeas
In Asheville North Carolina July 23 Judge Pritchard ruled the new rate bill penalty unconstitutional and freed railway agents Wood and Wilson on habeas corpus. The decision challenges enforcement of the rate law amid ongoing legal questions and potential appeals.
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Asheville
Tenn
Pritchard
Wood
Wilson
Idaho Murder Trial Ends Day With Borah Closing Speech
Idaho against William D. Haywood for the Steunenberg murder saw Clarence Darrow finish a 11 hour plea at 4 20 pm and Senator Borah begin a seven hour closing for the prosecution. Borah praised the Boise trial as fair.
Glass Case Finishes Bribery Trial As Jury Near Verdict
San Francisco July 26 The Louis Glass bribery case moves to a jury by 1 PM after opening arguments by Francie J Heney for the people and T C Coogan for the defense Delmas will close for Glass at 10 AM today News notes a surprise move by the prosecution to offer no contradicting evidence and the circumstantial case surrounding Glass remains a focal point of the trial
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San Francisco
Louis Glass
Francie J. Heney
T. C. Coogan
Delphin M. Delmas
Glass
Delmas
Glase
Rudolph Spreckles
Heney
Zimmer
Charles Boxton
Survivors count for Steamer Columbia disaster
San Francisco reports recast rescue figures: 245 aboard Columbia, 152 saved, 5 bodies recovered, 88 lost with 89 men 49 women and 5 children among the missing. Of 101 passengers 114 saved. 68 to Astoria, 8 to Eureka en route to city. Crew: 38 of 64 alive. 2 of 7 children survivors. 70 of 98 men saved. 42 of 91 women saved.
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San Francisco
Columbia
Astoria
Eureka
Hansen to Explain on Columbia Wreck Inquiry
San Francisco July 26 Captain Hansen and the San Pedro crew from Eureka will confront the Geo. W. Elder salvage dispute as Inspectors Bolles and Bulger begin the wreck inquiry into the Columbia. They seek Hansen’s full statement especially regarding alleged signal misreading by Captain Doran.
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Hansen
San Francisco
San Pedro
Eureka
Geo. W. Elder
Bolles
Bulger
Columbia
Strair
Particuar
Doran
Cuba Seeks Civil Engineers for Rail Projects
Colonel William Black acting as adviser to Cuba's Secretary of Public Works arrived from Havana and praised postwar rail road building. He noted a government appropriation of 12,000,000 and said Cuba offers a good field for civil engineers.
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Cuba
New York
William Black
Havana
Japanese Leader Predicts Defeat for Satonji Government
Count Yanagisawa of the Japanese House of Peers says Premier Satonji will be defeated over U.S. difficulties and a new government will form when the Diet meets in December. He predicts Admiral Yamamoto will head the Diet and notes excitement over the San Pran eleco riots.
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Satonji
Victoria
B. C
Yanagisawa
House of Peers
United States
Yamamoto
San Praneleco
Railroad Commission Likely Orders Roseburg to Portland Stub Train
The Oregon Railroad Commission considers a standing order requiring Southern Pacific to run a stub passenger train from Roseburg to Portland on No. 12 time when delayed. The move responds to complaints about late service through the Willamette Valley and follows an interim extra train that improved No. 12’s punctuality. The commission plans to extend the stub service as far south as Roseburg, with a possible permanent status even as SP may contest the necessity.
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Salem
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific
Willamette Valley
Roseburg
Portland
Southern Pacific Company
Albany
No. 12
Harvest Progress Over Harvey County Alfalfa and Grains Rise
Harney county reports show strong hay and grain yields with widespread alfalfa growth and healthy native grasses. Good June rainfall and absence of frost fueled a favorable season as fields recover from sagebrush areas. Fruit crops also excel with expected abundant berries apples pears and apricots in the valley.
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Harney County
Chemawa Indians School Builds New Hospital and Bakery
Chemawa Indian school is constructing a brick hospital at 19974 dollars by Fred A Erixon of Salem and a brick bakery at 4000 dollars by W H Dalrymple of Salem. The projects will modernize the campus with sanitary equipment and improved ovens and plans. The improvements aim to keep Chemawa the best equipped Indian manual training school on the Pacific coast and in the United States Indian service.
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Chemawa
Fred A. Erixon
Salem
W. H. Dalrymple
Etearm
Indian Manual Training
Pacific Coast
United States Indian Service
Delay In Freight Trains Prompts Oregon Commission Complaint
A Salem based commission merchant H. S. Gile asks the Railroad Commission to investigate delays in Southern Pacific freight trains in Oregon. He argues the freight delays impact fruit shippers more than passenger train slowdowns, following a probe into passenger service delays.
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Salem
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Railroad Commission
H. 8
Gile
Commission
Cadets toReceive Krag Rifles at Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis Oregon Agricultural College cadets will be issued Krag rifles of the 1608 pattern by the War department. They will also use two 8.2 inch breech loading steel fald pieces for drill, replacing two old muzzle loading cannons.
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A. C. Corvallis
Oregon Agricultural College
War Department
Two Acres Yield Him 1244 Tons of Royal Ann Cherries
Eugene-Mahlon Harlow reports a two acre cherry orchard producing 1244 tons of Royal Anns despite forecasts of a light crop. He thrives amid modest holdings and steady effort in his Holland area venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene—Mahlon Harlow
Mr. Harlow
Salem Sets Stringent Rules for Depot Sanitation and Comfort
The railroad commission announced sweeping regulations governing depot and station accommodations across all lines. Rules require clean waiting rooms with water, lighting, heating, ventilation, separate women’s toilets, car toilets, and early opening of ticket offices with extended hours for delayed trains and transfer junctions. Violations carry fines from 100 to 1000 dollars.
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Salem
Railroad Commission
Clerk Delayed At Burns Land Office Causes Backlog
Washington notified the Burns land office that a clerk and stenographer would relieve congestion and report July 1 but has not appeared yet. Meanwhile a large backlog of land business remains unresolved as settlers seek final proofs contests and entry closure.
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Burns
Land Department
Washington
Land Office
Jane
Umatilla County Schools Report Count Falls in Years End
Pendleton-County Superintendent Frank K. Welles filed the annual report for the year ending June 17 showing 12390 pupils enrolled and 175 teachers employed in the county. Of 106 teachers examined for certificates, 16 failed. 484 pupils attend private schools and 1231 are not in school.
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Pendleton
Frank K. Welles
Portland Markets Review Health of 19th Century Prices
Market roundup lists Wheat clubs at 88c and 80c blue stem, barley near 21.50 per ton, corn values, and hay at 17 to 23 per ton. Butter ranged 27 to 30c per pound while poultry prices included old hens at 14 cents and turkeys live at 12 5c. Fruit and vegetables show cherries 8 to 12.6c per pound and tomatoes around 101 to 126 per crate.
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Oregon
Defense Pleads Pinkerton Link in Haywood Case
Bolse Idaho July 24. E F Richardson argues Orchard acted for Pinkerton in the murder to frame Haywood. He claims a conspiracy to hang Haywood and that Orchard’s testimony lacks corroboration. Richardson denounces Pinkerton, Gov Gooding Senator Borah Gov Peabody and others aligned with prosecution. Clarence Darrow to begin defense today, likely two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolse
Idaho
Orchards
Ox Stennenberg
E. F. Richardson
Orchard
Pinkerton
Rhownenberg
Haywood
James McParland
Pinkertons
Governor Gooding
Borah
Peabody
Richardson
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Great Victoria fire destroys blocks in Victoria
A historic blaze in Victoria yesterday engulfed five blocks from Store street to Quadra and reduced the Tenderloin area. Firefighters aided by soldiers and volunteers battled a low water supply, pulling down buildings as the fire raged until 7 p.m. No casualties were reported.
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Victoria
BH. C
Albion Works
Store Street
Quadra
Hernsld
Chatham
Pioneer Streets
Garricon
Watson
Survivors Grow as Columbia San Pedro Collision Toll Rises
Sixteen more names added to the Columbia San Pedro disaster survivors bringing the total to 160 of 257 aboard. Three bodies recovered and ninety seven unaccounted for. Inspectors Bolles Bulger assign Frank Turner to inspect the lifeboat recovered at sea. Turner reports the boat is solid oak and in good condition despite fears of rotten wood.
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San Francisco
Columbia-San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Bolles and Bulger
Frank Turner
Columbia
Great Cotton Strike Begins In Russian Mills
The cotton mill strike at the Sava Morocoff company in Orlecko vorne, Viedimir province, has grown dangerous with about forty thousand workers out. Social Democrats push sympathetic actions and hundreds of thousands may join. Violent political agitation accompanies the movement, large meetings were held, troops were summoned and fired on crowds, and many arrests followed.
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Moscow
Sava Morocoff Company
Orleckovorne
Viedimir
Social Democrats
Mining man McCarthy case dismissed in Wyoming court
In Cheyenne on July 24 the United States District Court dismissed the case against EK T McCarthy of Omiba and Baxter City Kans indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government over a Monarch Wyoming mine. Evidence showed McCarthy disposed of his interest after convictions of Habrook Lonabaugh and Robert McPhilamey.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States District Court
J. Kiner
EK. T. McCarthy
Omiba
Baxter City
Kan
Monarch
Eb, M. Habrook
K. &. Lonabaugh
Robert McPhilamey
McCarthy
McGee Recharged After Defense Witness Rule Challenge
July 24. Dr J L McGee the defense witness for W D Haywood was recharged with perjury by the magistrate at the preliminary hearing. The court ruled that evidence presented by the defense attorney was improper, leading to the recharging.
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McGee
Boleo
J. L. McGee
W. D. Haywood
Avons
Spetion
Waajont Ie Eal
Sinking of Steamer Columbia Prompts Captain Testimony
Investigators probe the Columbia disaster with Captain Ban Pedro and Captain Hanson detailing actions aboard the San Pedro. Testimony covers life-saving failures, boat deployment, and a coat offer to women passengers, including Maybelle Watson.
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San Francisco
Columbia
John Hirmingham
Vouwels
Ban Pedro
Hanson
Arthur Vu
San Pedro
Thira Omcer Hawee
Quartermaster Curran
Hawee
Curran
Hawes
Hawse
Maybelle Watson
Berkeley
Trial of Louisa Glass Over Bribery Charge in San Francisco
The case against Louisa Glass, former vice president and general manager of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company, alleges she bribed Supervisor Charles Boxton with 6000 dollars to defeat an ordinance favoring Home Telephone Company. The jury retired after 14 days of testimony and two days of arguments, and was escorted to the Fairmount hotel by deputies.
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San Francisco
Louisa Glass
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Charles Boxton
Tole
Home Telephone Company & Rival
Tris
Heney
T. C. Coogan
Dolphin MM Dekmas
Haywood Case Goes To Jury In Idaho Conspiracy Trial
Boise July 21 jurors hear closing briefings in the Wil Haywood criminal conspiracy case over the assault that followed the alleged plot against Governor Frank Steunenberg. Judge Premont Wood will instruct the jury this morning and they are expected to retire around 11 o clock to weigh a verdict on the penalty if any for Haywood.
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Idaho
William D. Haywood
Frank Steanenberg
Clarence Darrow
Haywood
United States
Torah
Fremont Wood
Borah
Richardson
Darrow
Orchard
Boise
Wil Haywood
Ayorernor
Frank Steunenbers
William &. Borah
Premont Wood
Railroads face large cut in mail handling costs
Chicago July 27 reforms aim to trim about 1 million dollars yearly from United States mail handling by railroads from Chicago to Puol and Minneapolis and Missouri region. Reports say 126 Inc worked months to determine space usage in railway post offices and notify railroads of the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bhanling
United States
J. Lali
Bt Puol
Minneapolia
Migouri Rivet Ig
Inc
Europe Dependent on America in Drago Debate
Buenos Ayres reports on Dr Drago's appeal to The Hague arguing Europe cannot use America as a market for manufactured goods capital or labor. The note contends that suppression of a right of military intervention would profoundly alter financial operations and reshape mutual relations.
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Europe
America
Buenos Ayres
Drago
the Hague
Butte Plumbers Seek Expanded City Coverage
Butte Montana plumbers call for more widespread plumbing services in the city. The appeal highlights current gaps in coverage and urges officials to support broader licensing and inspection programs.
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Shipedro
LET Orchard
Harney
Umatilla
Stennenberg
Columbia's
Inspector Turner
Petra
Bawse
Rcul
Butte
Mont
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