Packers Hit Hard Armour Says It Will Be a Long Time Before European Prejudice Can Be Allayed
Kansas City reports the Journal estimates a $10 million loss for local packing houses and at least $150 million nationwide due to anti canned meat sentiment. Charles W Armour warns prejudice against American meats will persist and damage markets in England and Europe, stressing superiority and American efficiency as the remedy.
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Armour
Kansas City
Charles W. Armour
England
Germany
France
United States
America
Representative Hermanns Trial Postponed to Fall Term
Washington June 7 Representative Hermanns letter book indictment activity has been postponed to the fall term likely not before late November or December. Justice Gould granted the motion by United States Attorney Baker with defense counsel A S Worthing concurring. The delay follows an agreement linking the trial to the Hyde-Diamond Benson land fraud cases and due to the Green-Doremus post office case consuming more court time than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hermann
Justice Gould
United States
Baker
A. 8. Worthing
Green- Doremus Post Office
Railroad official admits accepting gifts from coal firms
Joseph Boyer, chief clerk in the Pennsylvania railroad motive power office, testified he received stock gifts worth 11 000 and cash totaling over 46 000 from five coal companies over about three years. He said he did not solicit the allowances, but believed it was a department custom.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eckman Admits Crime in Conspiracy Case
New York on June 7 Assemblyman Mex Eckmann pleaded guilty to conspiracy with four notaries public to secure fraudulent signatures on his petition nominating him for the municipal ownership ticket in the Twelfth assembly district. The four notaries Henry Melrose George A Hayman Emmanuel Dollinger and Louis Levine were fined $100 each by Justice Scott who said he would ask Governor Higgin to cancel their certificates.
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New York
Mex Eckmann
Eckmann
Henry Melrose
George A. Hayman
Emmanuel Dollinger
Louis Levine
Scott
Higgine
Chicago Packers Invite Public to Inspect Plants
Chicago packers insert full page ad inviting the general public to visit their plants and personally inspect the purity and wholesomeness of their products as well as the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the buildings. The invitation extends to all in the United States, especially residents of Chicago and nearby areas.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
United States
Cibeago
Three Die From Heat as City Faces Record Temperature
Chicago reports the hottest day of the year with the thermometer at a high reading. Three deaths occur and many people suffer heat prostration as temperatures climb to record levels at mid afternoon.
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Chicago
Chamberlain Wins Oregon Governor Race In Land Slide
George E. Chamberlain carried Oregon for governor by about 2 300 to 2 600. Jonathan Bourne Jr. leads John M. Gearin by about 2 500. Hawley defeats Galloway by about 3 500 for congress. Ellis leads Graham by near 15 000. State printer Benson and secretary Eakin win by large margins. local option and woman suffrage both fail. Legislature tilts Republican.
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George E. Chamberlain
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
John M. Gearin
Willia O. Hawley
Congress
Thaa
Charles V. Galloway
W. R. Ellis
James H. Graham
Willis C. Duniway
Frank W. Benson
Robert Eakin
Supreme Judge
Oregon County Returns Show Bourne Withycombe Ahead
Partial election returns across Oregon counties indicate Bourne and Withycombe leading in multiple jurisdictions with Gearin and Chamberlain close behind. Counties report varied results on the governor and U S Senate race with a mix of Republican gains and remaining contests unsettled.
Roosevelt Likely Veto of Sooners Bill in Idaho Purchase Preference
President Roosevelt is expected to veto Senator Dubola's bill passed by the house granting Rupert Idaho minidoka irrigation tract occupants a preference right to purchase. Interior department protested, arguing the measure would spur rapid land grabs by settlers.
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Sooners
Washington
Roosevelt
Dubola
Taa
Rupert
Minidoka
Idaho
Interior Department
Eoonera
Meat contracts now require British canned goods
The Daily Telegraph reports that all admiralty and war office contracts issued since the American meat packing disclosures require canned meats to be British or colonial produced. This follows concerns over U.S. meat supplies and aims to support domestic industry.
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London
Jane
Daily’ Telegraph
Admiralty
War Office
America
Storm Devastates OK Farms and Homes
June 6 report from Oklahoma City states a storm wrecked two athletes and damaged three dozen farm residences including stock, barns, water access, and crops in the southern Oklahoma region.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oregon Hops Promise Record Yield and Prosperity Hints
Oregon reports a potential record hops crop with strong prospects around Salem Stayton Hubbard and neighboring counties. Spring work and farm improvements fuel a tone of prosperity as new roads fences barns and paint brighten the farming belt. A circular from Oregon State Superintendent Ackerman urges public schools to raise funds for the San Francisco reconstruction effort and to name buildings after contributing states.
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Salem
Apbis
Heesian
Howell Prairie
Stayton
Hcatt
Mille
Hubbard
Oegon
J. H. Ackerman
San Francisco
Bay City
Oregon
Ackerman
Oil Prospects Near Lacomb Stir Laketown Interest
Eastern capitalists have investigated oil near Lacomb Linn county and expect large scale development soon. Operations have been secretive making details scarce. Indications of oil have appeared along the Lacomb to Lebanon stretch for years with paying quantities believed even without gushers.
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Lacomb
Albany
Linn County
Lebanon
Chemawa Appoints Johnson Matron And Preuss Clerk
Chemawa Indian School names Marie Johnson of San Jose California as resistant matron after the earthquake damaged her home. Alice B. Preuss of Lapwai Idaho is appointed clerk at the Indian training school, bringing years of teaching experience in Idaho and other Indian service posts.
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Marie Johnson
San Jose
Cal
Mies Johnson
California
Mies Alice B. Preuss
Lapwai
Idaho
Indian Training School
Preags
Indian Service
Chemawa
Edward D Jasper Wins Bennett Prize at Oregon
Edward D Jasper of the University of Oregon Eugene won the Bennett prize funded by a $400 gift from Philo Sherman Bennett of New Haven Connecticut. Jasper, a senior in economics from La Grande, wrote The Basic Principles of Lawmaking for the essay contest. it was the first year the prize was offered.
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Edward D. Jasper
University of Oregon
Eugene
Bennett
Philo Sherman Bennett
New Haven
Government Road Object Lesson Construction Starts
Ralem Work began on the mile long government object lesson road under government supervision. A. E. Loder assistant engineer from Washington D C is in the city with roadbuilding experts D G Haire and Andrew Wilbert. The government plans two stretches in the state one here and one at Pendleton.
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Ralem
Leason Road
A. E. Loder
Office of Public Roads
Washington
D. C
D.G. Haire
Andrew Wilbert
Areslow
Pendleton
Polk County Road Improvement Brings Notable Upgrades
Independence Road supervisor J N Jones undertakes repairs on the Rickreall stream stretch between Salem and Independence. The notorious rough strip, long deemed Polk County’s worst, will be transformed into a top county roadway and ease travel during rain season.
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Independence
J. N. Jones
Salem
Polk County
Pool of Timber Claims Sold in Albany Pool
A pool of 128 timber claims in Crook and Klamath counties was sold in Albany last week to Deachotes Lumber Co for 196,800 dollars, about 1,400 per claim. Roughly 100 Albany owners participated in the prior rush four years ago and the pool was managed by the claim holders themselves.
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Albany
Crook
Klamath Counties
Deachotes Lumber Company
Lost Mountain of Gold Found Near Joe Bar
Medford city dispatch reports Elliott creek in the Siskiyou mountains yielding a mountain of free milling ore six miles from Joe Bar and three miles from the Blue Ledge copper mine. Values vary from 380 to 100 dollars per ton. Dr. Reddy on the ground calls it the most marvelous ledge ever seen in the Apple gate section.
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Medford
Elliott Creek
Siskiyou Mountains
Joe Bar
Blue Ledge
Applegate
Reddy
Wages Raised at Oregon City Mills
The Willamette Pulp and Paper Co increases daily wages by 25 cents for about 5600 workers in Oregon City. The raise lifts pay from 1.75 to 2 dollars per day, boosting the monthly payroll by roughly 3,750 dollars and annual total by about 45,000 dollars. Management says the move has been contemplated for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Willamette Pulp & Paper Company
Oregon City Mille
Willanette Pulp & Paper Company
Eugene Accepts Carnegie Library
The Eugene Carnegie library building has been accepted by the board after completion. Contractor W. O. Heckart and architect Y. D. Henaill are paid with a contract price of 9645.95, architect fee 300, and extras 67, totaling 10002.95. The library will not open to the public until next fall due to no books on hand.
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Eugene
Carnegie Library
W. O. Heckart
Y. D. Henaill
Eastern Oregon Brewing Company Opens Ice Plant in The Dalles
The Dalles firm has put its ice plant and cold storage into operation at the Eastern Oregon Brewing Company. Incorporated last year by Dalles residents, the firm bought the Columbia Brewery from August Buchler for 25 000 dollars and has since rebuilt the brewery at an expense near 50 000 dollars.
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Medford
Butte Falls
Dalles
Eastern Oregon Brewing Company
Eastern Oregon Bewing Company
Columbia
August Buchler
State issues fire warnings to Oregon rangers
The secretary of state sends printed cloth notices to all forest fire rangers in Oregon. The notices summarize the main provisions of a recently passed legislative act aimed at protecting forests.
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Salem
Forests of
Oregon
Secretary of State
Portland Markets Price Report Broad Commodity Listing
Portland markets present varied prices across crops and livestock. Wheat oats barley hay fruits berries vegetables butter eggs poultry and meat prices are listed with unit measures and quality notes for fresh market trade.
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New
California
Oregon Ranch
Geene
Oregon
Mobair
Vholoe
Neill Testifies on Meat Packers Charges Before House Panel
Washington narrator Charles P Neill commissioner of labor argues against meat packers before the House agriculture committee. Neill accuses inspectors of bias and cites filthy floors and disease linked to medicines. Packers representative Thomas Wilson warns of costs and potential disaster for cattlemen and traders.
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Washington
Charlies P. Neill
House Committee On Agriculture
Wadeworth
Lorimer
Republican Boys
Chicago
Neill
Thomas Wilson
Trade ties with China praised by Chinese ambassador in Cleveland
Sir Cheng Tong Liang Cheng the Chinese ambassador at Washington spoke at a Cleveland chamber of commerce dinner. He honored John Hay, then spoke on growing American commerce with China and noted U S cotton and flour markets depend on China. He predicted faster growth with mutual understanding.
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Cleveland
Cheng Tong Liang Cheng
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
John Hay
China
United States
Pacific
Booth
Northwest
Sousa Denounces Talking Machines in Copyright Hearing
John Philip Sousa testified that music manufacturers’ catalogs include hundreds of his compositions, yet he has not earned a cent. He warned that talking machines silence the human voice and threaten musical interest as other instruments decline in use. Victor Herbert supported protecting composers’ rights in the bill.
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Washington
Jone
John Philip Sousa
Compower
Victor Herbert
Mr. Bonga
Court affirms $2,262 in death by own action case
The New York Court of Appeals upholds a $2,262 judgment awarded to Anne T. Fage of Wyoming County against the Knights of the Maccabees of the World. The ruling follows a death by own action by the insured husband, despite bylaws barring benefits to beneficiaries in such cases.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Anne T. Fage
Wyoming County
Supreme Tent
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
Bear and Lion May Be Chume
Paris reports a shift toward better Britain Russia relations with official circles confirming a potential British Channel fleet voyage to a distant port. Diplomats foresee this rapprochement guiding a lasting peace across the world.
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Paris
Great Britain
Russia
Kaneian Kaltic
British Teachers Sent to United Kingdom Plan
Arrangements under Alfred Moseley plan to send 600 British teachers to the United States and Canada between Nature and March to help run the education system overseas. Teachers will be selected from parts of the United Kingdom and will represent all classes in schools.
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London
Alfred Moseley
Nature
T O
United Bates
Osmda
United Kingdom
Policy Holder Solidarity Presses for Prompt Insurance Payouts
Bay City readers report policy holders banding together across San Francisco and Oakland to pressure insurance companies for faster payments. The movement, supported by commercial bodies, seeks to unlock billions tied in dormant funds and end delays blamed on dilatory practices. The aim is a unified front that compels quicker settlements and fair treatment for claimants.
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San Francisco
Jon On
Policion Key Franciscans
Hay
Betigg Assurance
Gig
Benkeelty
Oakland
Credit
Insurance Companion
Notice to Shylock in San Francisco Warrants Policy Action
A San Francisco notice from insurance commissioner Myron Wolf warns policyholders and insurers to sign agreements within 60 days or face a 1000 dollar penalty. The decree aims to compel extensions and halt undated policies, affecting more than half the local companies. The Tacance company policy holders seek legal redress to ensure full payments.
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San Francisco
Janet
Insurance Sioner Ei
Myron Wolf
Gin
Wolf
Tacance
Pytions
Cost of Obedience to Chicago.
City officials project costs tied to recent examination and ordinance updates. Building plans indicate expenditures near 500000 to 9200000 to upgrade packing facilities and related improvements, with total costs possibly around 500000.
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Chicago
Union Stork
Slaughter of cattlemen stirs Idaho county tensions
A fragmented report from Spokane notes strained relations between cattlemen and sheep growers near a ranger outpost in Idaho County. Details are sparse and the terrain of the incident remains unclear, with no formal confirmation from authorities.
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Spokane
Alaska
Meeger
Idaho
A. T. Davie
Goats Inland Cove Resolution Reference
A garbled item mentions a U.S. request to cover inland Goat Inland and follow up by a state. The text references officials Mr Bh and Mr Ataiow in an unclear assembly setting. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
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Sacramento
Ataiow
United States
Airoad
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VOICE
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San Francisco of Insurance
Tmp
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