Revolutionists Depose Haiti President Alexis Flees to Ship
Port au Prince reports Nord Alexis deposed and aboard the French ship Duguay Trouin as General Antoine Simon advances with 5,000 troops. General Legitime proclaimed president amid crowds shouting insults to the fallen leader while canals guard order and sailors are landed from nearby cruisers.
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Port Au Prince
Nord Alexis
Duguay Trouin
Antoine Simon
Legitime
Alexis
Hippolyte
General Canal
Chief Biggy Resigned Offer Declined Before Death
San Francisco December 3 After 48 hours' search no trace of Chief Biggy's body has been found Rumors that he is in hiding are unfounded The mayor and police commissioners planned to keep him in office despite charges of incompetence Biggy offered resignation to Police Commissioner Hugo D Keil an hour before his death Keil says he refused to accept the resignation and advised the board would not entertain it under fire
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San Francisco
Biggy
Hugo D. Keil
Belvedere
Keil
Bigzy
Coal dealer cut supply after price dispute in Utah court
In Salt Lake City federal court J M Moore admitted cutting off the coal supply to D J Sharp after Sharp insisted on a 50 cent per ton retail price cut for Wyoming coal. Moore and Everett Buckingham face conspiracy charges in restraint of trade. Moore says Sharp violated sales conditions and disrupted tariff schedules.
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Salt Lake City
United States District Court Today
J. M. Moore
Western
Union Pacific Coal Company
D. J. Sharp
Salt Lake
Sharp
Wyoming
Moore
Everett Buckingham
Oregon
Cattle War Flares Near Roswell In New Mexico
Governor Curry orders mounted police to Boaz northeast of Roswell to quell a weeks long cattle war. Farmers and Littlefield company herds clash as forty cattle were killed and sixty cattle seized over alleged crop damage.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
N. M
Boaz
Roswell
Curry
Littlefield Company
New Ruler Crowned in Pekin Coronation
Pu Yi ex-emperor of China received the name Heungtung at the imperial palace coronation today. The ceremony, subdued by the deaths of Emperor Kwang Hsu and the dowager empress, used mourning colors and swapped them for red as a social symbol.
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Pekin
Pu Yi
China
Imperial Palace
Heungtung
Kwang Heu
Judge Fines Sterns Salt & Lumber $10000
In Grand Rapids Michigan on December 8 Judge Knappen fined Sterns Salt and Lumber of Ludington $10000 in the U S District Court for accepting rebates from the Pere Marquette railway.
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Salt Company
Grand Rapida, Mich
Knappen
United States
Sterns Salt & Lumber Company
Ludington
Pere Marquette Railway
Governor-elect Cosgrove in serious condition in California
Reports from Paso Robles and Hot Springs detail Governor-elect Cosgrove's deteriorating health. Surgeons Dresser and Sawyer performed an operation, though sources say he cannot endure much longer. A Berkeley specialist notes chronic disease and doubts inauguration return even if he survives.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Cosgrove
Dresser
Sawyer
Berkeley
Hot Springs
Washington
FE. G. Reinhardt
University of California
Money in Ruef trial centers on Ford mint withdrawal
In San Francisco during the Ruef bribery trial the prosecution sought to prove that the $200000 drawn by Tirey Ford from the mint was not turned over to United Railroads. Adam Dahler testified he kept all gold and deposited currency. George Starr took vouchers east. Wilcutt and Abbott testified, with Abbott forced to testify despite indictment.
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San Francisco
Ruef
Adam Dahler
United Railroads
Tirey L. Ford
Dahler
George E. Starr
George Wicutt
Wilcutt
Ford
William M. Abbott
United Railways
Lawlor
Patrick Calhoun
Riots Follow Nord Alexis Flight in Port au Prince
After Nord Alexis fled Port au Prince rioting and pillage broke out as crowds looted shops and homes. General Poidevin's force fired on the mob and restored order with rioting ending in a sequestered city. A public safety committee of military leaders was formed and civilians were armed to assist loyal troops. The American French and German ministers warned they would land forces if trouble resumed.
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Port Au Prince
Nord Alexis
Duguay Trouin
Poidevin
Sheepmen discuss wool warehouse in Chicago project
Montana sheepmen and the state board of sheep commissioners met in Helena with Chicago Association of Commerce representatives to discuss a proposed wool warehouse in Chicago costing 400000 dollars. No action was taken but the project is favorably received and the commission has no major recommendations.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Chicago Association of Commerce
Sheep Commission
Oil official Lowe Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Sought throughout the country, Lowe formerly of a New York substation of the United States Express was arrested in a Los Angeles cafe on a charge of embezzling 450 dollars three months ago. He claims his people can settle the matter.
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Los Angeles
Theoilore
Lowe
New York
United States Express Company
North western Improvement offers 2600 reward for arson arrest
General Manager C. R. Claghorn of the North western Improvement company says a thorough investigation into the November 20 disaster in Red LodgeMont has concluded the fire in stove No 1 was incendiary. He offers a 2600 reward for the arrest and conviction of the guilty party.
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Red Lodge
Mont
C. R. Claghorn
Northwestern Improvement Company
Stepe No
Oregon Seeks Victory in U S War Expenditures Suit
Salem reports the case of the State of Oregon against the United States was argued before the U S Court of Claims on November 27. The state seeks about 190000 for Civil War expenditures to protect and equip volunteers. Attorneys from Ralston and Siddons in Washington DC collect 10 percent of recovered funds. the rest goes to the irreducible school fund.
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Salem
Crawford
Ralston & Siddons
Washington
D. C
Oregon
United States
United States Court of Claims
Nyssa Favors Malheur Irrigation Project Meeting
A Nyssa meeting led by Mayor Boydell and Boise-Payette Water users' association secretary Mr. Griffith drew about 150 dry land owners and water users. Speakers urged government irrigation and drainage, stressing the need for local support before work can begin. A banquet followed for attendees from outside points.
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Ontario
Malheur
Nyssa
Boydell
Griffith
Boise-Payette Water Users’ Association
Cannot Give Jobs to Secure Votes in Senate Campaigns
The article argues that senate and house speaker candidates are subject to the corrupt practices act, with Section 10 defining public office to include presiding officers. It notes that Section 8 on campaign expenditures does not bind candidates who have not yet received nomination to a public office.
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Salem
Senate
House
Pendleton Seeks to Save Public Library Plan Outlined
Pendleton women organize a campaign to prevent the library from closing. A mass meeting set a first step with a public reception soon. Miss Marvin the state librarian may attend. The library would move to the new city hall under a capable librarian and fundraising aims to acquire new books and periodicals.
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Pendleton
La Grande Approves New Water System Project
La Grande adopts a new city charter in a special election authorizing a high mountain water system. The plan will send water 18 miles to the city at 1800 feet pressure. Construction starts immediately and should finish by next summer at a cost of 160000 dollars.
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la Grande
Coos Bay Road Revives Roseburg Link Project
M. M. Johnson assistant secretary of Equitable Savings & Loan and treasurer of Columbia Life & Trust in Portland arrived to explore an electric rail line between Roseburg and Coos Bay. Mr. Jackson plans to travel to Coos Bay to push the project forward.
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Roseburg
Coos Bay
M. M. Johnson
Equitable Savings & Loan Association
Columbia Life & Trust Company
Portland
Jackson
Sheepmen Gather at Baker City for Woolgrowers Session
Baker City hosts the largest turnout of the Baker Union Grant counties Woolgrowers association since its founding. Members filled the session last week to discuss topics vital to sheep producers and industry concerns.
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Shearpmen
Baker
Baker City
Baker-Union-Grant Counties Woolgrowers’ Association
Japanese raise poultry in Japan after Lane County trip
Eugene K Kaknada a Japanese national and longtime Motel Group porter sails for Japan with 14 top bred chickens from Lane County to introduce American poultry there and start a breeding venture.
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Japan
Eugene K. Kaknada
Lane County
East Portland Lumber Men Plan Aggressive Fir Campaign
The Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers Association discussed a vigorous push to promote Oregon fir for interior finish in Eastern markets. A committee was tasked with designing an effective promotion including a unique exhibit to showcase the wood in major Eastern centers. Henry B. Miller cited strong Pacific coast timber prospects in Japan China and Manchuria and noted future market opportunities.
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Portland
Oregon & Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Stagnet
Oregon
Henry B. Miller
Yokohama
Japan
China
Manchuria
First Irrigated Tract and Poultry Fair Plans
Blalock-Roy M. Jones reports planting 87 000 Clark Seedling strawberries in 10 days for about 40 acres at the old Blalock orchard, a site historically early fruiting in the Columbia river basin. Eugene hosts the Lane County Poultry Association fair December 21 24 with Silver cups donated by local merchants and clubs.
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Blalock
Roy M. Jones
Silverton
M. J. Lee Company
Clark
Hood River
Kennewick
Columbia River Basin
Walla Walla
Columbia
Eugene
Lane County Poultry Association
Hve
R. A. Booth
8. H. Friendly
Griffin Hardware Company
F. E. Dunn
John H. Hartog
Linn Drug Company
Oregon Railway consul approves mill side tracks
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company told the local business group it is ready to construct side tracks for the new mill as needed. This resolves the dispute between the city and the company over the mill project.
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Baker City
OR & N
Pendleton Business College Change of Ownership
Professor F. E. Tester of Moscow Business College has bought the Pendleton business college from Miss M. M. Stattery of Spokane and has taken possession. Professor Draper assumes charge and will reside in Pendleton.
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Pendleton Business College
Pendleton
Tester
The
Moscow Business College
M. M. Stattery
Snokane
Draper
Portland Markets Fruit and Produce Price List
The list shows prices for fruits vegetables and farm products in Portland markets. Items include apples pears grapes quinces cranberries casabas huckleberries persimmon potatoes onions turnips carrots parsnips beets horseradish artichokes beans cabbage cauliflower celery cucumbers eggplant lettuce parsley peas peppers pumpkin radishes spinach sprouts squash tomatoes and more with prices per box pound crate or ton. Multiple grain hay and animal products such as butter eggs poultry veal pork and wool are also listed with varied rates.
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Ofc
Club
Fife
Speed Contest On for Through Mail Contract in West
Salt Lake City Utah December 2 The Herald reports a race between two great transcontinental railways to win through passenger business and Chicago Portland mail contracts. The plan speeds Union Pacific cars from Granger Wyoming via Huntington Oregon Railway Navigation to Portland aiming to cut five hours off the through trip. Spokane Portland Seattle line from Pasco Washington to Portland shortens Chicago Oregon Coast times and heightens competition between Hill and Harriman systems as routes converge toward a Chicago Portland corridor. Portland express shifts start 10 46 p m next week with better connections at Pocatello and a 46 minute gain between Granger and Huntington.
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Hill
Harriman
Salt Lake
Utah
The
Herald
Oregon Short Line
Chicago
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Billings
Burlington
Ocean
Lakes
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Portland Express
Pocatello
Granger-Huntington
Mystery of San Francisco Police Chief Vanishes Remains Unsolved
Chief of Police W. J. Biggy disappeared from the patrol launch Patrol while returning from Belvedere and despite patrols and searchlights through the bay his body has not been found. Officials offer two theories. suicide amid criticism or a fall from the deck during vertigo.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
Hunter's Point
W. J. Biggy
Belvedere
High Tower on Mountain at Mount Wilson
Dr George E Hale announces a 150 foot steel tower with a 75 foot deep well will be built on Mount Wilson to use the spectroscope. A five foot reflecting telescope will be ready next week and a wireless telegraph station is planned on the summit for tests and possible messages to Japan.
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Los Angeles
George E. Hale
Carnegie Solar Observatory
Mount Wilson
Hale
Grestont
Japan
Freight train wreck on Northern Pacific line near Blossburg hill
Butte Dee reports a freight train with an engine and 14 cars wrecked on the west side of Blossburg hill on the Northern Pacific branch between Garrison and Helens west of here this morning. Ice on the rails caused loss of control while descending the mountain and an operator rushed to Weed. a derailment derailment occurred but the engine stayed upright, saving the engine crew.
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Butte, Dee
Blossburg Hill
Northern Pacific
Garrison
Helenswest
Here
Weed
Plot to overthrow Figueroan government stopped in El Salvador
A plot to overthrow President Figuero’s government in El Salvador was uncovered and crushed today. Martial law was proclaimed. The revolutionary movement began in Sonsonate but was suppressed immediately. Many figures in political circles opposed to the government were implicated and arrested.
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San Salvador
Salvador
Figuero
Sonsonnate
Pope's Doctors Target Health as Rome Reports Cold Spell
Rome December 2 doctors monitoring the pope as he battles a cold. Officials say he is following a normal course of treatment and showing only expected anxiety over his frail health amid the current illness.
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Rome
Taft Era Tariff Revision Plans Outlined for Extra Session
Taft administration outlines a principal legislative program for an extra session after March. Key items include tariff revision, rail rate regulation, and broader interstate commerce oversight. Proposals cover restrictions on interstate journeys, railroads using rate agreements, temporary restraining orders, corporate reforms, agency reorganizations, monetary reform, conservation, and river improvements.
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Hot Spring
Taft
Interferece Commission
Tate
Burson
Wnterstate Commerce Commission
Rai
Mr. Tall
Tot
Eid
Ohio River
Vente
Cano
Unclear historical clash near Willemstad reported
Fragmentary notice describes hostile action and naval movement with Dutch flag on the sea near Puere Caleta, mentioning a distance of about 2000 yards from shore and government involvement. Details are garbled and names are uncertain.
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Willemstad
Dec
Netherlands
Gove
Puere Caleta
DuPont Officers Testify In Hidden Money Exchange Case
Wilmington officials Deeph Dupont secretary and Edward Mead treasurer testified today before United Commissioner Mouhafley in a high level chase of competing interests. Prosecution argued funds were diverted to conceal payments while witnesses offered limited admissions about a planned infernal device found near Wester Pachter yards described as a long pile of metal. An explosion halted work at the nearby building site within four miles, with authorities asserting intent to blow the facility.
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Wilmington
Del
Deeph Dupont
Edward Mead
United
Mouhafley
Emment
Compet Dunort Company
Sioeckton
Wester Pachter
Storm Hits St Johns Harbour Wrecks Wharves
Five people die as a severe storm ravages St Johns Newfoundland. Coast guard and crews recover bodies while ships and vessels are damaged. Harbors suffer structural damage and wharves are breached by rising waves.
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St. Johns
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Union Pacific Coal
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Lane's Poultry Show
Timothy
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Intanda
Venezuelan
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