Summary of Global Events and Local Incidents
A wide briefing reports a Tacoma bank teller embezzling 20000 to fund timber investments, a Baker Oregon commission government success, a fatal Little Hulton coal mine explosion entombing 230 miners, and Russia reacting to Chinese attacks in Manchuria. It notes fires in Cincinnati, storms in St John’s Newfoundland, and various political and legal developments in the United States and abroad.
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Tacoma
Baker, Or
Little Hulton
Bolton
England
Strikes to End Through Conciliation and Arbitration Plan
Government measures to prevent general strikes in public services outline a conciliation commission with workers and companies. The plan provides regular meetings and compulsory arbitration if conciliation fails, allowing for the imposition of new charges and outlining how railroads and other services may be affected.
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Paris
Public Service Corporation
Latham Dines on Duck Killed From Air at Bolsa Chica
French aviator Hubert Latham shot down a bluebill duck from his Antoinette monoplane while flying at about 50 miles an hour over Bolsa Chica Gun Club. The bird dropped into the ocean 50 yards offshore and was recovered after a frenzied shore dash.
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Los Angeles
Hubert Latham
Latham
Bolsa Chica
Plague Strikes Crew on British Steamer Beachy
Seattle reports a deadly illness aboard the Beachy with one death, two hospitalizations, and four more sailors ill with beri beri. Hindu seaman Arenal Ali died Tuesday night. Ingel Ali, also Hindu, was admitted to the municipal hospital and is not expected to survive.
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Seattle
Beri Beli
Beachy
Arenal Ali
Ingel Ali
Germany Captures English Spies at Borkum Fortifications
Two British officers Captain Bernhard Frederick Trench and Lieutenant Vivian H Brandon were found guilty of espionage against German fortifications at Borkum. Each received a four year fortress imprisonment. They were arrested at Borkum on August 22. Brandon is related to Sir William Bull and Trench is related to Lord Asthon.
Aviator Missing After Channel Flight From Dover
The Royal Aeroclub member Coalirace attempted the Baron de Worrest prize of 20 000 dollars by flying Dover to the Belgian frontier then to Calais on the return. Adverse winds forced a turn back, he landed near Calais and has not been heard from since starting the homeward crossing.
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Dover
England
Coal Irace
Royal Acrolab
Baron de Worrest
English Channel
Belgium
Calais
Acros
Channel
Steamer Savona Believed Lost Near Naples
The French steamer Savona, owned by Blewan & Co., sailing from Hamburg to Naples, is believed to be lost with a crew of 21. The vessel is a sister to the Palermo, which was recently reported missing.
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Hamburg
Savona
Blewan &O
Naples
Palermo
Crater Lake Road Project Progress Eyed by Government Official
Benjamin Heidel of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke in Portland on the Crater Lake road 45 miles long. He described rock work and grades, 18 to 25 feet wide roads, and the scenic aim exceeding Yosemite. the Medford contract uses unit pricing and the Rogue River start to 60 to 80 miles of park roads. A 160 acre Freewater orchard is being developed with 12 000 trees and pumping powered by electric equipment.
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Benjamin EB. Heidel
Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Portland
Oregon
Pumice Hill
Crater Lake
Heidel
Yosemite
Alps
Europe
Medford
Rogue River
Freewater
J. HL. Hal
Preewater
M. Hall
Walla Walla
Jonathan
Rome
California
Big Ditch to Open Soon in Baker County
A major Carey act irrigation project in Baker county Oregon will soon open for settlement. The 73000 acre tract includes 150 miles of main canals and two large storage reservoirs with a possible third. Flood waters from Fagle and Powder rivers will supply irrigation as Powder Valley Irrigation Co builds concrete lined canals and ditches at cost over 4 000 in the next two years.
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Baker
Northwest
Baker County
Oregon
Fagle
Powder
Powder Valley Irrigation Company
Comet
Trademark law recommended for amendment in Salem
The secretary of state urges amendment to the 1882 trademark registration law to protect trademarks and trade names. Current law allows conflicts with the corporation department as one firm may use a name another uses for incorporation. Defects in the statutes have caused conflicts, and an investigation is planned.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Corporation Department
Secretary's Department
Annual Fair Proposed for Roseburg and Douglas County
Stockholders of the Roseburg Park and Fair Association met to organize and push for an annual county fair. They urge severing ties with the Southern Oregon District Fair Association and replacing the three‑year cycle with a yearly event to boost farmer and business engagement.
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Roseburg
Filtration Plant Construction Advances in Eugene
By January 1 Eugene residents will drink water filtered at the city plant. At the rear of the pumping station excavation is underway for a building 20520 feet long to house a centrifugal pump drawing river water while the plant machines perform filtration.
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Eugene
Eugene Peoks
City
Hillman Forms Commercial Club to Boost Town
Hillman Oregon organizing a commercial club with N. H. Elliott elected president W. R. Davidson vice president and B. A. Cleland secretary and treasurer The group aims to spur growth for the young settlement in Crook county nestled in Deschutes valley.
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Hillman
Deschutes Valley
Crook County
N. H. Elliott
W. R. Davidson
B. A. Cleland
Hops Market in Oregon Faces Shortages and High Prices
Portland reports a tight hop market with growers asking 20 cents a pound as supply shrinks. Short sellers claim 10 000 bales sold for late delivery while growers hold back, creating a gloomy outlook amid cancellations and limited remaining stock.
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Portland
Herman Klnber
Shorts
Oregon
Klamath Falls Delays Postal Savings Bank Opening
Postmaster Emmitt said Klamath Falls must wait until mid next year for a postal savings bank. He has not been officially notified of the opening date but doubts it will occur before the end of the current quarter ending June 31 next year.
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Klamath Falls
Emmitt
Portland Markets Wheat and livestock prices listed
Market listings show Wheat Bluestem and Red Russian prices, Barley and Timothy values, corn oats and hay figures, eggs butter pork and poultry quotes, apples, vegetables and fruits with varied regional pricing, plus cattle hogs sheep and lambs price ranges across Oregon and Willamette Valley markets. Includes grain hay alfalfa Clover and bean prices, with many entries in per ton or per hundred units.
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Timothy
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
City Creamery
Vaney
Baldwin
California
M.teda
Washington Report Warns U S Unready for Invasion
The confidential War Department document to Congress declares the United States unprepared to repel invasion. It cites shortages in the regular army and organized militia, inadequate equipment for coast and field units, and scattered forces. The report estimates about 47,000 combatants in 15 cavalry regiments, 6 field artillery, 80 infantry regiments, engineers, signals, and coast defense units, with militia strength around 119,060 and 6,200 combatants ready for only select defense roles.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
United States
House
Porto Rico
Hospital Corps
Postal Savings Banks to Open on January First Working Day
Postmaster General Hitchcock announces readiness for Postal Savings Banks deposits on Janu ary 3 the first working day of the new year. One experimental office will start in each state and territory with second class offices chosen for favorable conditions.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Amoune
Bebo
Coeur d'Alene
Tiaho
Harper
Anaconda
Mont
Emmitt
Klamath Falls
Ore
Coyvanaugh
Olympia
Wash
United States Steel declares 1910 employee bonus plan
The United States Steel Corporation will distribute about 2.7 million dollars in bonuses to officers and employees across the corporation and subsidiaries. Of the total, 60 percent is paid in common stock at 70 dollars a share and 40 percent in cash. Subscriptions are offered at 114 dollars for preferred and 79 dollars for common stock.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
How Cudahy Settled Estate
Chicago Michael Cudahy estate valued at 11 million with 2 million in real estate will be held in trust by Joseph M Cudahy. The widow receives 80 thousand annually and Mrs William Cudahy gets 6 thousand nine hundred annually for five years then 5 thousand yearly. After five years six children share remaining after widow receives 500 thousand in cash.
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Cudahy
Chicago
Michael Cudahy
Joseph M.cudahy
William Cudahy
Teamster Killed by Striker During Chicago Garment Strike
John Donnelly a teamster for garment manufacturers on strike was shot at work and died after being found unconscious. Police search among striking garment workers for the killer as efforts continue and no clear motive or suspect is identified.
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Teamater
Chicago
John Donnelly
Garment m
Donnelly
Island Sinks Into Sea Off Costa Rica Coast
A Caribbean island near Port Limon sank after a quake causing the lagoon inlet to swallow the home and its residents. Estimates indicate 150 to 170 people drowned, including men women and children, as the island vanished beneath the waves.
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Limon
Costa Rica
iWand
Tilo Pango
Salvador
Ballinger Inquiry Costs Detailed by Senate Report
A secretary of the Senate report itemizes Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry expenses totaling 13844 dollars. Stenographers accounted for 5701 dollars while the expense notes show Henry K. Love from Fairbanks Alaska as the costliest witness with travel costs nationwide totaling 531 dollars.
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Ballinger
Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Senate
Henry K. Love
Fairbanks
Alaske
Fire destroys beef house in Mortis district blaze
A fire at the beef house in the Mortis district swept through the building at about 1 o clock, trapping workers and causing extensive damage. Firemen and volunteers battled the flames as ammonia and collapsing beams complicated efforts. several assailants or thieves were reported but the main focus remained on saving the structure and nearby stockyards.
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Chicago
Dee
Mortis
Howeai
Inter
Maruha
Horay
Patacur
Neomal Ty
Morag
Mitagorald
Fremen
Josep Mackey
Upper Berth Fare Reductions and Seattle Limit Set
A railway commission announces fare cuts for upper berths in sleeping cars and sets caps on prices from Chicago and St Paul. The Loftus decision limits upper berth rates, with Seattle not to exceed 1.00, and requires the company to implement and maintain the changes by February.
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Washington
Commission
Northwest
Pany
Seattle
Chiango
St. Paul Grand Forks
Workmen Fall Injured in Elevator Shaft Incident
Report says two workmen were injured after clinging to the shaft sides during a fall at a Los Angeles site. They were lowered by others and taken to a hospital for treatment. The accident involved materials from a barrel and an elevator shaft reaching the upper foot level.
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Los Angeles
Thurldeath
Alexandria
J. Lawrence
Tenty
Steve Smith
Explorers Carry Admiral to South Pole Amid Palace Ceremony
Fragmentary report notes a Japanese expedition vessel named the Maru with explorers Ashot and Victoria aboard arriving at the South Pole area. The crew reportedly proceeds to a palace and temple for a formal audience and blessing before continuing their voyage.
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Victoria
South Pole
Meric
Goror
Ampeoror
Poe Ie
Thirty Firemen Repel New York Warehouse Blaze
Thirty firemen battled a warehouse fire at a paper mill in New York amid a raging blaze. The structure burned intensely, with authorities noting the inflammable nature of the paper and fuel, but no fatalities were reported.
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New York
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Manchuria
Philadelphia
Olive
Tre
That City
Robert S. Lovett
E. H. Harriman
Cincinnnati
Duveen Bros., Art Dealers
St. Johns
Newfoundland
James T. Harahan
Timois Central
H. Markham
The
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San Francisco
New York City
Trenton
N. J
Lorimer
Pasadena
Cal
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
San Jose
San Quen
Berlin
John D. Rockefeller
Karl Hagenbach
Aycona
Diaz
St. Louis
Seaside
Geo. H. Smith
Life Saving Crew
Nistice White
U. S. Supreme Court
Lauek
James Frazier
Tennessee
Ilinois
Heney
F. P. Mays
Willard Jones
Boise
Salem, Ore
Canadian Pacific Railway
CAMS
L. Nevil
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Duck
Germany
Bea
Crater Lake Highway
Model Orchard
Portland Markets
Steel Corporation
Wallis Cateh
Beyong
Chip Wil
Marshal Winder
Bewth
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