Seventeen Die in Pennsylvania Coal Mine Blast
Explosion in Lackawanna Coal No. 4 mine near Webrum Pa traps workers underground. Seventeen miners killed and sixteen injured, most foreigners among the dead, as rescue struggles with gas and black damp. Some survivors reached surface after a fierce blast and darkness followed by calls for help. Oxygen tanks and aid sought from Cambria Steel and U S government station in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webrum
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company
Joseph Williams
A. M. Johns
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
United States Government
Pittsburg
Chicago professor degrades women as savages in lecture
In Chicago on June 24 Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago argues that women are inherently barbaric and cannot or should not be civilized. He claims women shape religion, superstition, and occult practices, stating postures of gender difference are essential for race posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Indictment Filed In Los Angeles Postal Robbery
A federal grand jury indicted an unnamed Post Office clerk in the registry division over the theft of 30000 dollars in currency from a registered mail pack. Fifteen thousand dollars was found hidden behind the main building safe. The money had been sent from First National Bank of Los Angeles to Bank of Bisbee Arizona.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Federal Grand Jury
Post Office
First National Bank of Los Angeles
Bank of Bisbee
Arizona
River Floods Big Tunnel Near Grand Junction
The Denver and Rio Grande tunnel at Tunnel station twenty miles east of Grand Junction Colorado was flooded by the Grand river at 3 this morning. Traffic in both directions is blocked as water rises inside the quarter mile long tunnel to a depth of one foot. The flood threatens other track sections and two trains are isolated with a burned bridge ahead. All eastbound trains are held at the tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Menelik Death Reported In Abyssinia City Gears To Empress
Rome reports that Abyssinia king Menelik is dead with Empress Taitu taking charge and forming a new regime while secrecy surrounds the king’s death. Officials doubt the claim but note Menelik is in very poor health if alive.
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Menelik
Rome
Abyssinia
Taitu
Mene Jik
St Petersburg to Drain City and Rework Water Supply
In response to a cholera outbreak the cabinet approves a drainage and water system overhaul for St Petersburg. A government loan of fifty million dollars is planned, with completion estimated in fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Austria costs standard oil plan collapsed in Galicia
Vienna reports the imperial government canceled Standard Oil of United States plans to control Galicia’s oil fields. The finance minister will build reservoirs and lease them to oil men at low rents, while home refiners avoid rebates on raw product. Competition for exports is expected to intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Standard Oil Company
Renta
Germany
Czar Reaches Compromise In Russia Officials Case
In Winnipeg the long court battle over a million dollar embezzlement by Tran, a Trans Caucasus province official, ends in a compromise. Assets and merchandise will be sold with proceeds shared by the czar and the Proako wreakoffs representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Tha Czar
Russia
Ivan Prosko
Tran
trans-Caucasus
China
Japan
America
San Francisco
Vancouver
Anna Seaman
Proako
Sutro Heirs Stand to Gain From Estate Ruling
San Francisco Supreme Court invalidates Adolph Sutro will. The estate valued in millions, including Cliff House ranch and San Miguel rancho with Sutro Heights, must be distributed to heirs. The will held lands in trust until the last child’s death, then sale proceeds to charity. court found proceeds not clearly bequeathed.
Arm graft planned after Park City robbery injury
In Billings Montana a hospital plans a possible arm graft using the severed limb of J G Williamson who was knocked down and robbed near Park City. Physician Miller says the arm is suitable for grafting if a donor arrives, and officials await a dying patient to supply the limb for the operation.
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Billings
Mont
J. G. Williamson
Park City
Miller
Ex-state lands official arrested for embezzlement in Colorado
Mark Woodruff former Colorado state register of lands was arrested at Plattville on an indictment charging embezzlement of 15000 from school lands sales. He appeared in District Court in Denver and was released on 2500 bond denying immunity. He would not detail his whereabouts since leaving Denver over two years ago, saying he has worked for various newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robs State School Fund
Denver
Mark Woodruff
State Register of Lands of Colorado
Plattville
Woodruff
Detsila
City Endures Heat Wave with Fatal Toll
Gotham residents faced high humidity and discomfort as temperatures were near yesterday. Fifty people were treated for heat illness and six died from heat related causes, part of a violent heat wave that caused at least twelve deaths and over twenty illnesses the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pekin Opens First American Bank Branch in East
The Pekin branch of the International Banking corporation opened today, joining British French German and Japanese banks in the East as the first American bank in the region since 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
The
Internation Banking Corporation
East
Oregon Supreme Court ruling upholds act on Crater Lake road loan
In Salem Judge William Galloway Poe issues a perpetual injunction against the governor and secretary of the recupelier restraining use of more than 100000 dollars for a Crater Lake road project. The act is deemed local and special and exceeds fifty thousand dollars in state credit, with segments outside state jurisdiction. The decision aligns with a prior Supreme Court stance. an immediate appeal follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
William Gallow Poe
Crater Lake
Crater Lake National Park
Medford
Jackeguene
Park
Klamath Falls
Klamath County
North Extension Planned From Klamath Falls Toward Salem
Reports claim a 25 mile road extension north from Klamath Falls toward the Northern Pacific route. The line would reach upper Klamath Lake and connect with lake vessels. Dredges from Marsh work may move to the lake for the Southern Pacific dock and roadbed construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Fallsa
Klamath Falla
California
Upper
Klamath Lake
Southern Pacific
Erickson & Petergon
Crop hopes rise in Cottage Grove follow rain
The past week in Lane county dealers note improving fruit outlook as rains boost crops. Wheat oats vetch and barley look well while berry crops approach schedule. Haying is starting with several parties already harvesting first cuttings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Lane County
Linn County Funds Show Strong Balance in May Ledger
Albany reports Linn County cash and receipts with a May 1 resources balance of 145000.37 including 140850.78 in May resources and 4640.04 from all sources. Disbursements total 12547.72 covering general road school institute warrants. County Treasurer Francis cites excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Linn County
Francis
Record Strawberry Plant Near Dufur Amazes Locals
A strawberry plant near Dufur, tended by Mike Abner, bears about 800 well developed berries, a potential record for this prolific variety. The plant grows from a single root, spreading over a wide area with no unusual cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufur
Mike Abner
Ontario Bridge Underway With Thornberg Arriving
A. C. Thornberg of Minneapolis Steel & Machinery arrived in Ontario to start the Idaho-Oregon interstate bridge across the Snake River. Preliminary work has begun and a full crew is expected within a week or ten days to begin erection on the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
A. C. Thornberg
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
Idaho-Oregon
The
Snake
Weather fuels farmers harvest hopes in Wheeler county
In Wheeler county damp conditions and showers favored crops this past week. Fall sown grain failed in some areas, but a large hay crop and strong spring sown grain prospects boost outlook across the region.
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Wheeler
Mitchell
Wheeler County
Kansans in Eugene Organize for Picnic
Former Kansans living in Eugene form a group electing William empy as president and Paul Merrill as secretary. They designate July 16 as the first Kansas picnic day.
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Eugene
Kansas
William Empy
Paul Merrill
Portage Road Funds Clarified by Attorney General Opinion
Salem clarifies that 75 dollars per day from Chapter 89 of 1909 funds may cover operation and maintenance of the entire portage railway system rather than only the Big Eddy to The Dalles segment. Judge Marriner and L A Lewis discuss the matter in Salem as officials report the road is profitable and the extension to The Dalles will be self sustaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Crawford
Big Eddy
Dalles
W. J. Marriner
L. A. Lewis
Portage Railway Commission
Medford Club votes $200 to appeal Crater Lake road case
The Medford Commercial club approves a $200 payment for court costs to carry the Crater Lake road case to the Supreme Court on appeal from Judge Galloway’s MaBon county court ruling that the act was unconstitutional. Attorneys move to secure action in the high court at the earliest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Sumpter Valley railroad work begins after funds raised
The complete ten thousand dollar bonus for extending the Sumpter Valley railroad was reported from John Day valley. David Eccles ordered construction crews to interior grading and track laying. The line is expected to open for business by Thanksgiving. Also Portland reports Isthmian Canal Commission seeking proposals for 2000 pieces of fir or longleaf pine for Panama canal supplies. Baker City celebrates Carnegie library opening with a concert by the Baker Concert band and speeches by Mayor Pullman J A Churchill and C A Johna.
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Baker City
Sumpter Valley Railroad
John Day Valley
David Eccles
Canal Commission
Portland
Isthmian Canal Mission
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Library
Baker Concert Band
Pullman
J. A. Churchill
C. A. Johna
Rail lines planned from Willamette Valley to coast firms file
Three companies filed articles of incorporation in the past week to build railroads from Willamette valley points to the Pacific coast. Two proposals target the Coos Bay region and one aims at Lincoln county.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Pacific Coast
Coos Bay Country
Lincoln County
Benson to Name Delegates for Florida Meeting
Governor Benson will appoint delegates to attend the Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway association meeting in Jacksonville Florida this fall in response to the association's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Salem
Agricultural market prices across crops and livestock
A listing of commodity prices from wheat to mohair and cattle. Includes figures for grains like wheat and corn, fruits such as apples and strawberries, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, pork, veal, and detailed cattle and sheep quotes for various grades. Also notes Oregon and Willamette valley regions and contract terms for hops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
Japanese Strike Leaders Face Jury in Hawaii Conspiracy Case
In Honolulu on June 28 a jury was begun for five Japanese strike leaders charged with conspiracy tied to the sugar plantation labor dispute. Leaders pledge resumed actions on Ewa and Walalua plantations July 1, threatening 8,000 workers. Planters warn of mass expulsions if intermittent strikes proceed. The Japanese training squadron arrives tomorrow. Planters cite Washington reports of potential European labor imports and defend past housing and wages for Spaniards who left, blaming false promises and consul advice.
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Honolulu
Ewa
Walalua
Planters’ Association
Washington, D. C
Europe
Lalandia
San Francisco
Mexico
Berlin Crown Crisis Deepens as Tax Measures Pass
Berlin reports a tense Reichstag scene with a quotation tax approved by 203 to 155 votes and an inheritance tax backed by conservatives. Chancellor von Buelow faces a precarious position unless he dissolves the Reichstag with the emperor and Federal council, risking a countrywide appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
von Buelow
Finance Committee
Federal Council
Wheat yields on dry farm near Longmont in 1907 and 192?
Twelve hundred bushels of wheat were harvested from 60 acres of dry land on George F. Givens' farm near Longmont Colorado and sold for $1.82 a bushel. He previously bought the land for $4.50 an acre and plans to pay debts from the proceeds while building a barn. Samples from Colorado dry farming will be shown at the International Exposition of Dry Farm Products in Billings Montana October 26 to 29 during the Fourth Dry Farming Congress.
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Longmont
Colo
George F. Givens
Colorado
Billings
Montana
Treasure Ship Rio de Janeiro Wreck Sought Off San Francisco
On June 23 officers plan a final search for the sunken steam er Rio de Janeiro wrecked in San Francisco Bay February 11, 1901. The ship from an Oriental voyage carried many passengers and about $200000 in treasure to the bottom. For eight years efforts have sought the hull, believed carried seaward by tides and currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Armistead
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Rio
Treasure Ship Found Near Fort Mifflin
In Chester on June 23 the government boat Cataract recovered silver from the site near Fort Mifflin where a sunken English treasure vessel from the Revolutionary war is believed to lie. The dredger Hellgate will move to the fort to raise the sunken ship containing thousands of dollars in gold for soldiers.
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Chester
Fort Mifflin
Hellgate
Masked Men Rob Messenger in Greens Bay Heist
Two masked men held up Night eee Kade of the United States ee company at night securing about $5,000 before escaping. Kade was counting the money when the robbers struck, leaving no clue to the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Greens Bay
Wis
Eee Kade
United States
Ee Company
Ade
Harriman plans cost study for Natron to Klamath Falls railroad
The proposal outlines a 108.6 mile extension from Natron to Klamath Falls with an estimated cost around four dollars and twenty four cents per mile for certain sections and questions the value and completion timing. Proponents push for earlier work to connect Natron to Falls and boost Southern Pacific access through Oregon.
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Portland
Klamath Palm
de Francisco
Befor
Howey
Dim
Een Natron
Harriman
Tron
Klamath
Nutun
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou Mountains
Oregon
San Francisco
Porto Ricans Returned From San Francisco Labor Mission
The board of immigration in Honolulu reports bringing back 200 Porto Ricans stranded in San Francisco. The men were recruited to work in the islands and had been in the mainland for about a year, claiming they were lured by false promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Board of Immigration
Santo
Dawttile
Porto Rico
San Francisco
May Take Clear Till to Washington Figure Clarifies Water Rights
A newly issued directive outlines project payments and residence rules for water rights, aiming to ease funds for compliance. Previous building charge finalization was delayed up to five years after the relevant actions, complicating financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japanese Squadron Arrives in Honolulu for Weeklong Stay
Admiral Jjlebi’s squadron, including cruisers Ave me and hundreds of sailors, arrives in Honolulu. Governor Fear hosts a dinner as the fleet rests at the waterfront for a week of engagements and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jap Orvis
Honolulu
Jjlebi
Yeosela
Fear En Ijiehi
Japanese Bound for South America with 700 Steerage Passengers
An oddly garbled dispatch notes a Japanese bound voyage toward South America with 700 steerage passengers aboard and mentions Hong Kong and Yokohama as points along the route.
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Honolula
Boe
South America
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Austria
Czar
SUTRO
Gotham
Crater Lake Road
Linn
Portage Road
Portland Markets
AIO Destitute Laborem
Bay Om
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