Storms Hit Northwest Grain With $300000 Loss
Unseasonable storms across Oregon and Washington bring heavy rain hail and lightning. Nez Perce and Camas Prairie districts report 15 mile wide belt of grain practically ruined with $300000 in damages. One man C M Harrington struck by lightning near North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Morrow
Wasco
Gilliam
Nez Perce
Camas
North Yakima
Wash
C. M. Harrington
Des Chutes
Hyghridge
Columbia
Ruef Bond Bondholders Face Higher Taxes in California
San Francisco reports Abe Ruef entangles bondholders in new trouble as bail bondsmen face costly signatures. Assessors announce sworn bond statements will be bases for this year’s taxes, prompting feared tax hikes from 50 to 100 percent for many signers. One case notes a bond pledged cash in bank rising from 600 to 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Abraham
Abe
Train Safety Device Aims to Prevent Collisions
Interstate Commerce Commission members prepare for next Friday tests of a safety device designed to prevent railroad collisions. The device, invented by George Wristine of the Tennessee Central, sits at each end of a block and automatically applies air brakes if an engineer runs a stop signal, stopping the encroaching train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railroad Commission
George Wristine
The
Tennessee Central
Suit targets Harriman lines for 28 million claim
Attorneys for the Southern Pacific say they are not worried about a federal suit filed by John A. Kuykendall as administrator of former Governor Charles Durkee’s estate. The action seeks 28.22 million dollars over an 1865 stock sale tied to Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail line construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad
John A. Kuykendall
Charles Durkee
Territory of
Utah
Harriman Lines
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Twelve Die in Colliery Fire at Williamsburgh Shaft
Twelve men were killed yesterday in an explosion at shaft No 1 of the Williamsburgh colliery in Pottsville Pennsylvania. Eight others were rescued badly burned while several more remain trapped underground as rescue efforts continue amid intense flames. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as fire hampers access to the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Willamsburg
Susquehanna Canal Company
Imed
Prohibition Party Nominates Chafin For President
Columbus Ohio July 17 Eugene W Chafin of Chicago is named president with Aaron S Wat nino of Ada Ohio as vice president on the Prohibition ticket Both nominees were chosen unanimously and Chafin receives the nomination after three ballots He is a Chicago attorney and former Wisconsin Prohibition gubernatorial candidate The convention approves a brief platform under 330 words highlighting party aims
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Eugene W. Chafin
Chicago
Aaron S. Watnino
Ada
Ohio
Wen
Chafin
Scanlon
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Waukesha
Wis
England tests land based naval battle by wireless
London reports a new naval warfare experiment with over 300 ships in the North Sea using wireless control from the admiralty office. Experts mapped each move on a central chart, claiming land observers can coordinate actions away from combat while reporting satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
North Sea
Admiralty
Admiralty Office
Argentine Ant Threat Reaches California.
Professor C W Woodworth reports to Governor Gillett that the Argentine ant has appeared in East Oakland California. He warns that without immediate eradication the pest could devastate orange and fig crops statewide. The ant, only an eighth of an inch long, is highly combative and has displaced other ants in East Oakland. Louisiana crop pest commission notes the species has caused millions of dollars in damage in that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
C. W. Woodworth
Department of Entomology
University of California
Gillett
California
East
Woodworth
United States
Louisiana Crop Pest Commission
State Treasurer reports strong finances and rising funds
Oregon state finances show rising cash across funds as of June 30. Treasury notes substantial tax receipts and record inheritance tax intake, with irreducible school fund growing toward five million dollars and warrants paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Steele
Light Placer Yields in Baker County Cause Concerns
Baker City businessman W J Patterson says the Cow creek placer winnings will be light this year due to scarce water. Many miners lack sufficient flow to profit and plan to work through next year hoping for more snow and rainfall, while local residents continue to pursue placer mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Cow Creek
W. J. Patterson
Baker County
Regents Plan Extensions at University of Oregon
The University of Oregon regents will hold an annual session in Eugene. Officials anticipate important plans and may announce improvements to the state university after adjournment. The meeting will discuss adding instructors in several departments and President Campbell will travel east to advance the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Board of Regents of
The
State University
Campbell
Heavy Yield of Good Wheat in Umatilla County
Reports from Umatilla county indicate every bushel of wheat threshed this season grades as one. threshing in the past week suggests a heavier yield than hoped with many farmers harvesting crops as large as in the best seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Umatilla
Express Train Goes Into Ditch Near East Stamford
One person is killed and several injured when the White Mountain express derailed east of East Stamford Connecticut. A special train with physicians and a wrecking crew rushed to the scene after the engine struck a defective rail. Injured passengers are being brought to the city for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stamford
Conn
White Mountain
Here
Gilliam County Builds New High School at Comlon
After a four year battle Gilliam county votes to open a high school at Comlon with the county seat chosen. The fall opening is planned but funds await a January term county court levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condon
Gilliam County
Comlon
Laying Rails on Northwestern Railroad Progress
Northwestern railroad from Huntington north to Copperfield on the Snake River begins laying steel. A steel gang laid one mile in four hours, sparking rivalry among workers to set a faster record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Baker City
Northwestern Railroad
Huntington
Copperfield
Snake River
Panic Coast Extension Cost Rises on Lower Mountain Grade
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad says the Pacific coast extension will cost about 5 million more than original plans. The higher bill results from a decision to run the line at a lower grade over the mountain division. The total now stands at 77 million with no funds shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
On Oe
Chicago, Milwaukee & Paul Railroad
Mountain Division
City to vote on charter amendment for city fire insurance
Astoria city council adopts a resolution to amend the charter authorizing contracts with residents to insure their property at cost. The change aims to counter high fire insurance rates by allowing the city to carry insurance for citizens. December vote pending on charter amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Priest leads effort to settle Birmingham coal strike
Father H. E. O Grady of St Catharine's Catholic church heads a committee aiming to mediate the Birmingham coal miners strike. Hardware and gun stores report depleted stocks and buckshot shells are being ordered by telegraph as strike breakers are brought in from neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
H. E. O'Grady
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
Mosquitoes Kill Cattle in Gulf Coast Ranches
Mosquitoes are killing cattle by droves on Gulf coast ranches around High Island Texas. Great clouds hover over pastures where cattle feed and drain the animals of life blood, causing death from weakness. One ranchman reports 200 head lost in ten days with carcasses along pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Island
Tex
Gulf Coast
Cement Industry Outlook in Klamath Falls
Abel Ady, owner of extensive tule lands in Klamath County, reports a large gypsum ledge on his property and says he has all ingredients needed for cement production. He asserts a mineral sand layer lies just below the marsh surface, which after washing yields superior building sand for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Abel Ady
Silverton Mill to Resume Operations This Month
Silverton Lumber company restarts its mill after four weeks shutdown. Eastern orders for more than 60 cars of lumber will clear the yards and resume production amid improved market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Silverton Lumber Company
First Step for Fair at Salem Plans Enlarged Grounds
Frank A. Welch secretary of the state board of agriculture has taken office at the fair grounds. This marks the first step toward the annual state fair to be held in September. The grand stand and exhibition buildings will be enlarged at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Frank A. Welch
State Board of Agriculture
Fair
Reclamation Service Plans Five Schedules on South Branch Canal
Specifications issued for seven miles of south branch canal linking the government canal and Adams ditch. Sealed bids due July 28 at the reclamation office. Project involves excavating 112000 cubic feet of dirt and must be completed within 80 days after contract signing. Hundreds of acres around Merrill country near Klamath Falls will be reclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Reclamation Service
South Branch Canal
Government Canal
Adams Ditch
Merrill Country
Bonanza Creamery Shows First Year Results in Klamath Falls
The Bonanza creamery in Klamath Falls reports a solid first year with $5000 invested and Fred McKendree in charge since 1907. Average butter price net is about 19.4 cents. last month butter outlay was 1594 dollars versus 545 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Bonanza Creamery
Fred McKendree
Fancy Price for Benton Land in Albany
William Peacock of this city owns an 18-acre garden tract across the river in Benton County. He has been offered 15000 dollars for the land, about 833 per acre, the highest offer for farm land in the area. Peacock, a veteran gardener of Oregon, is not eager to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Land
Albany
William Peacock
Benton County
Paacific
Peacock
Oregon
Eugene and Eastern railway line deadline extended to November 1
The Eugene city council extends the completion deadline for the Eugene and Eastern railroad to November 1. If no mishaps occur the line could be finished sooner. Piles are driven halfway to Springfield and the trestle is largely completed along much of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Eugene & Eastern Railway
Eugene-Springfield
Springfield
Oregon fish warden plans hatchery on Trask river
Astoria H McAllister master fish warden reports return from Tillamook bay inspection and approves establishing a salmon hatchery on the Trask river. He also considers creating stations on the Nehalem river and other streams in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
H. ©. McAllister
State of
Oregon
Tillamook Bay
Trask River
Nehalem River
Deputy Fish Commissioner Burton heads to Bapers Bay trap
Deputy Fish Commissioner L. G. Burton from Washington sails to Bapers Bay to deploy a trap for salmon capture near the chinook hatchery. He was granted permission to place the trap outside the regular line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
L. G. Burton
Washington
Bapers Bay
Portland Market Prices Show Mixed Grain and Produce Rates
Wheat prices range from 84c to 86c per bushel with varieties like red Russian and bluestem listed. barley and oats show tens and dozens per ton or per crate. Hay and alfalfa command 12 to 17 dollars per ton or per hundred, while fruits and vegetables price crates and pounds at small unit costs across Oregon markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
Odinary
Oregon
Japan Changes Tune New Cabinet Retrenchment in Japan
Tokio July 15 Marquis Katapra leader of the progressive party ordered by the emperor to reorganize the cabinet announced his appointments. Katsura becomes premier and finance head with a policy of retrenchment in army and navy spending to meet popular demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Katapra
Progressive Party
Katawra
Ananda
M. Teravehi
Navy
Vicw
M. Salo
Count Komura
England
K. Oura
Karen Katsura
Katsura
Ministry of Finance
Japan
Storm Damage Light in Heppner After Summer Rain
Heppner Oregon reports a heavy rain storm caused four small bridges to be washed out and lawns covered with sand and debris. A foot of water flooded the electric power plant floor at Donalison Canyon stopping machinery and leaving the city in darkness for a night. The flood damaged the hay crop in Sant Willow, with alfalfa covered in mud and flattened. A lightning strike damaged a cow horn near B P Clark and two horses died in a barn. The O R & N train could not run due to track drift at Valentine near Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Donalison Canyon
Sant Wollow
B. PF. Clark
Valentine
Lexington
Coal Shortage Warns of Tough Winter Ahead
Vancouver reports from across the prairie west warn of a serious coal shortage for next winter. Dealers and the public bought up inventories last summer, but mild conditions reduced demand. Railways may be blocked as supply efforts fail to keep pace, risking severe fuel shortages if winter proves harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Prairie West
Escaped Convict Returns to Indiana Prison
Thomas McCarthy, 40, who eluded capture for three years with a state prison reward, turned himself in at Michigan City Indiana. He faces about twelve more years, and after a nomadic period on the Pacific Coast joined the Salvation Army at North Yakima Washington before returning to prison at his own expense and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Thomas McCarthy
Indiana State Prison
Tie
Pacific Coast
Salvation Army
North Yakima
Wash
Independence party to end convention in two days
Local leaders report the national Independence party convention in Chicago on July 27 will complete its business in two days. They list four presidential candidates: Howard B. Taylor of Tilinola, Alabama. Thomas J. Wiseen of Massachusetts. and Charles A. Walsh of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independence Party
Chicago
Tts
Howard
Taylor
Tilinola
NL OW
Alabama
Thomas JL. Wwiseen
Mamachusetts
Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
Weney compares graft probe to bear’s tail in city talk
Francis J. Weney addressed a large San Diego audience after a brief visit. He spoke on the San Francisco graft prosecutions saying he felt like a man with his hand on a bear's tail and pledged to let go if someone helps him, and he would never take hold again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney
San Diego
Cal
Francis J. Weney
San Francisco
Senator Thos C Platt Celebrates 76th Birthday
Senator Thos C Platt turned 76 yesterday and marked the anniversary quietly at the Oriental hotel in Manhattan Beach. He is described as very feeble with few visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Platt
New York
Thos. C. Platt
Oriental
Anhattan Beach
Railroad rate increase opposed by interstate commission member
Chicago July 18 Tribune dispatch says John Clements of the interstate commerce commission warned that a proposed freight rate increase by eastern railroads would violate the Sherman antitrust law. He noted pooling and legal combinations could face penalties, and that the commission would study any proposal carefully before acting. A Georgia case with similar questions is cited as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Washington
John Clements
Interstate Cothuner Commission
New York
Trunk Line Association
Department
Supreme Court
McRe
Commisstone
Tam
Georg
Somelyk
Spect
Meresey
Fire on Strikebreakers Shocks Jefferson Raid
A train carrying 19 deputies protecting strikebreakers was attacked near Jefferson. Deputy Gardner was mortally wounded and at least a dozen others were injured as union miners tried to force strikers from the line. Governor Comer sent cavalry and troops to patrol the district amid continuing violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
R Gardner
Jeffer
Here
Adamsville
Comer
Montery
Gardner
George Smith
Jefferson
Smith
British Press Criticism of Australia New Zealand Expenditures
London July 18 reports criticism by the British press of the costly preparations for entertaining the American fleet. Sentiment favors the colonies and public utterances on the matter are not milder than before. The continent has shown no criticism of the world power’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Zealand
Republic
United States
Marshall Indicted in Oregon Land Case
A G Me, manager of the Standard Detective Society, and Henry Cooke, president of Drew Ranching and Timber, were indicted on a conspiracy charge for defrauding the United States over land sales in Oregon. They surrendered to U S Marshal Heakel and were arraigned in the United States circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
New York
G Meshall
Standard Eetective Society
Henry Cooke
Drew Ranching & Timber Company
United States
Oregon
Heakel
United Sttes
Great Northern to Switch to Billings Northern Line
The Billings Northern line from Billings to Great Falls will be completed by early September. Trains now on the era Pacific line will shift to the Billings Northern Great Falls route, feeding traffic from that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Billings
Mont
Billings Northen Road
Great But Mont
Ilington Traina
Era Pacific
Billings Northern Great Falls
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Northwest
Nex Perce
Camas Prairie
Ruef Bondolmen
Old Durkee
Chafin and
Watkins
High School For
Fight High Insurance
Silverton Mill
Hoppner
British Columbia
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