Northwest rivals map distinct territories in Pacific Northwest rail wars
Washington evidence before the Interstate Commerce Commission shows J. J. Hill and E. H. Harriman have carved exclusive territories in the Northwest. Oregon lumbermen and Puget Sound manufacturers face barriers due to freight rates and routes, with both systems unwilling to invade the other's turf. Jeffreys notes Missouri Pacific and Denver & Rio Grande linked to Harriman lines offer no objection to opening the Portland gateway.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
J. J. Hill
E. H. Harriman
Northwest
Oregon
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Harriman Lines
Jeffreys
Gould Tem
Commission
Missouri Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Harriman
Ogden
Portland
Japan Reacts Strongly to Berkeley Attack on Japanese Horticulturists
The Mainichi of Osaka with a claimed 250000 circulation condemns the Berkeley assault on eight Japanese horticulturists. It criticizes California and Washington authorities, calls for action beyond assurances, and says protection must come from Japanese efforts. The piece cites President Roosevelt and urges decisive deeds.
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Osaka
Berkeley
Cal
California
Washington
Roosevelt
Haywood Case Hints at Defense Weakness in Boise Trial
Boise Idaho June 13 reports show the defense in the Haywood case faltering during cross examination of Orchard. Observers note Richardson's faltering lines and contradictions as the trial moves to a longer redirect of Orchard with about three hours planned Friday morning. The state has largely exhausted cross examination and will revisit Orchard’s ties to Cripple Creek detectives and other issues not fully explored on direct.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Orchard
Richardson
Cripple Creek
Japanese in San Francisco Seek Indemnity After Riot
Japanese residents plan to demand US government indemnity for alleged attacks on the Horseshoe restaurant and other violence. They aim to pressure Washington to curb anti Japanese agitation in California, a goal linked to Count Noda's talks with Ambassador Viscount Aoki in Washington.
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San Francisco
United States
Washington
California
Count Noda
Viscount Aoki
Insurgents Hit Yung Chung Village in Wei Chou Clash
Insurgents attacked Yung Chung in Wei Chou prefecture burning the military yamen. Pursuit by punitive forces led to a sanguinary engagement at Pate retan near their stronghold. Ten soldiers died. Canton viceroy weighs opening Wei Chou as a treaty port.
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Hongkong
Yung Chung
Wei ‘Chou
Pateretan
Canton
Wei Chou
Rioters Clash in Cleveland Over Kosher Meat Prices
A riot broke out in Cleveland's Jewish district amid anger over a rise in meat prices. Marching crowds urged boycotts of Kosher meat as tensions flared in the market area.
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Cleveland
Schmitz Convicted in Extortion Case
San Francisco reports Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz found guilty by a 12 man jury after a one hour and thirty five minute deliberation. Foreman Charles E. Capp led an initial verbal vote 11 to 1 with Burns dissenting. Formal written ballot unanimous for conviction. Sentence set for June 27.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
Oliver Grand Jury
Charles E. Capp
Burns
Associated Press
Japan to press annexation claim at Hague conference
A Vienna dispatch reports a Hague delegate claiming Japan will raise the right of a conqueror to annex subjugated territory, provoking denials from Russia and the United States. It notes Russians own Manchurian property and the US holds Ming resources in Korea, with Japan aiming to deprive these interests. The US plans a counter motion, signaling a potential first class international row.
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New York
Vienna
Herald
Japan
Ruersia
United States
Manchuria
Corea
America
Hae
FINISH WITH ORCHARD
Boise Idaho June 14 The cross examination of Harry Orchard closed yesterday He had been on the stand six full days and parts of two having been called at 930 oclock on June 4 and his cross examination being finished at 230 oclock yesterday afternoon In his direct examination eight and one half hours were consumed while his cross examination occupied 26 hours He left the stand apparently stronger than when he began his testimony and felt relieved after thus unburdening himself of his long story of crime of every grade from murder down
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Smelter firm offers wage boost and eight hour day
A Miner special from Helena reports that the American Smelting & Refining Company proposes a new wage increase for employees from 15 to 25 cents a day while yardmen and mechanics keep current scale and eight hour shifts replace ten. The company also expands the bonus program as workers seek 50 cent daily raises.
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Butte
Mont
Helena
American Smelting & Refining Company Today
Ite
Immigration Policy and Navy Contact Sparks Inquiry in Honolulu
Honolulu reports Commissioner Sargent orders continued careful inspection of Japanese immigrants while halting photography. Federal officials allege Japanese navy members locally communicated directly with their home government bypassing the Japanese consul, a deviation from standard practice.
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Honolulu
Sargent
Russia to borrow gold from European financiers
A Paris dispatch to the Times says European financiers plan to supply Russia with 50 million dollars in gold, with the United States providing 12 million. The funds are to be used exclusively for domestic purposes.
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Russia
New York
Paria
The
Times
United States
Rail to Klamath Falls via California Northeastern
The California Northeastern Railroad is set to reach Darris seven miles from Teeter's Landing by November 1 with steamers operating Teeter's to the city. Regular train service starts July 1 as the line reaches Orr's Meadows. It may not reach Klamath Falls until fall 1908 due to marsh dike work and a Klamath river drawbridge.
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Klamath Falls
California Northeastern
Darris
Teeter's Landing
Teeter's
Orr's Meadows
Southern Pacific
Portland
Sacramento
Klamath River
Berry Prices Rise as Cold Weather Impacts Hood River Crop
Berry prices climb to about 2.75 as cold rain delays the Hood River strawberry harvest. Thirty cars shipped so far this season with 8,000 crates via express. Last year saw 28 cars total. growers expect 60,000 crates, below early season forecasts of 75,000 to 80,000.
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Hood River
Express
Planing Mill for Silverton Promises Lumber Boom
Silverton residents push to form a new lumbering venture with CC Simeral Brewer Bros Al Porter and LeRoy Browne buying eight acres near the depot they plan to erect a large planing mill. The four mills combined can process 50 000 feet of lumber daily and more owners may join the incorporation.
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Silverton
CC. J. Simeral
Brewer Bros
al Porter
LeRoy Browne
One Woman and a Chinaman
The Supreme Court examined fifty four applicants for admission to the bar last week. One applicant was a woman and one a Chinese man, Seid Back Jr. Names of examinees will not be published, but a forthcoming public list will reveal those who passed.
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Salem
Supreme Court
Seid Back, Jr
Donahoe secures option on river land for power site
M F Donahoe has renewed an option from Frank Habelt on 280 acres three miles from Cazadero on the Clackamas river. The land, with two corners crossing the river, is seen as ideal for a large water power development as Donahoe represents a company active on the Sandy.
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Oregon City
M. F. Donahoe
Frank Habelt
Cazadero
Clackamas River
Habelt
Clackamas
Donahoe
May railroad deaths in Oregon reach eight with four non-employees
The Oregon Railroad Commission reports eight people killed in May on Oregon railroads, including two trainmen and two other employees, plus four non-employees. Three injured, two employees and one non employee, with no passengers killed or injured to date.
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Salem
Leight
Oregon
Oregon Railrouad Commission
Rowle
O. A. C. Commencement Celebrates Sixty Five Graduates
Ex senator John M. Gear delivered the annual address to O A C Corvallis graduates as 65 students received diplomas across departments. Belle Bonney of Woodburn read the duty speech The Prime Wisdom of Life and Darwin G. Thayer of Rainier gave the valedictory on American Agricultural Education.
Bend-The D and I P Co Begin Central Oregon Canal Extension
Bend The D and I P Company will start installing a 60 inch inverted stave pipe across the old river bed in Powell Buttes as the initial phase of extending the Central Oregon canal. The project has long been sought by regional settlers.
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Central Oregon Canal
Bend
Powell Buttes
Rain Boosts Grande Ronde Crops For Area Farmers
The Grande Ronde valley received nearly an inch of rain last week, aiding hay and grain crops and improving fruit yields. Farmers and stockmen report crops are above average in quantity and quality is notably better than the norm.
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Grande Ronde
la Grande
Grand Ronde Valley
Bend Fourth Celebrations With Fish Barbecue
A $1000 prize fund has been raised for Bend celebrations on the Fourth. Events include ball games horse races broncho riding dancing and a grand fish barbecue promising a good time for all. Bend will host sports and festivities to mark the holiday.
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Bend
Wild Belgian hares populate western Albany area
An Albany area report notes Belgian hares, once spread by a public fad years ago, have multiplied west of Albany now. Farmers report hare sightings and occasional deaths as the population grows with little crop damage. Oregon City rainfall brings wet weather prospects and farmers forecast a prosperous harvest with June rains aiding late potatoes. Crop conditions remain favorable across Clackamas county amid widespread planting in the south end due to Sacramento valley feed shortages.
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Albany
Oregon City
Clackamas County
Sacramento Valley
Rain boosts Gilliam County crop outlook to historic highs
Condon Henavy run left the ground drenched six to seven inches last week as light showers and later torrents fell. The rainfall comes at a crucial time with wool cattle horses sheep and grain prices strong. Gilliam County’s agricultural prospects are described as possibly the best in its history.
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Condon
Henavy Run
Torrente
Gilliam County
Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association Formed
Pendleton Citizens of Athena organize to incorporate as the Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association. A first annual fair is planned for September with date to be announced and committees appointed to handle all fair details.
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Pendleton
Athena
Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association
Portland Markets Prices for Wheat to Mutton and Produce
Market list from Portland shows Wheat at 85 to 90c, No 1 white $28–30, Barley $22.96 to 24.50, Corn $26–27 per ton. Hay values include Valley timothy No 1 $17–18 per ton and alfalfa $13–14. Fresh produce lists berries, fruits, vegetables with per crate or per pound prices. Butter, cheese, poultry, eggs, and meats priced across creameries and regional goods.
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Oregon
Texas
California
Eastern
America
Trap in San Francisco Extortion Trial Shifts to Ruef Prosecution
In a San Francisco extortion trial, Prosecutor Francia Heney gains a decisive turn as Mayor Schmitz’s denial under oath risks Ruef testimony. Schmitz’s mistake could expose him to cross fire from Ruef’s looming accounts of payments, strengthening the case for conviction.
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San Francisco
Schmita
Francia J. Heney
Aletinez
Schmits
Ruef
Schmitz
Sehmita
Mr. Heney
Mr. Burns
Fighting Again in Central America War Feared in El Salvador
The note from President Figueroa reports Salvadorean revolutionaries capturing Acajutla, the major Pacific port. Commanded by General Manuel Rivas, they arrived from Corinto aboard the gunboat Momometombo, armed by Nicaragua, fulfilling the Amapala peace treaty. The port connects by rail to the capital, enabling rapid troop movement.
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Mexico City
Nicaragua
Salvador
Manuel Dercado
Mexico
Figueroa
San Salvador
Acajutlac
Manuel Rivas
Corinto
Momometombo
Zelaya
Amapala
Acajutla
Inezs
Republic
Loss of Minnesota launch prompts Navy inquiry
Report from Hampton Roads states six midshipmen from Annapolis and five others aboard the Minnesota launch are lost. A duty box from the missing fireman was found near berth 47. The steamer was last seen at the exposition pier around midnight, prompting an investigation.
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Washington
Annapolis
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Exposition Pier
Senator John Tyler Morgan Dies in Washington
United States Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama died at 11:15 after years of ill health. He suffered angina pectoris the cause. At his deathbed were his daughters Miss Mary Morgan and Miss Cornelia Morgan and secretary J. O. Jones. Funeral to be held in Selma, Alabama, likely Thursday.
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Washington
United States
John Tyler Morgan
Alabama
Morgan
Congress
Mary Morgan
Cornelia Morgan
J. O. Jones
Selma
Russia in Turmoil Report Details Mass Killings and Looting
A St Peters burg dispatch notes rising internal strife in Russia with murder and arson as escape from landowner dissatisfaction. For the week ending Saturday, eighty killed and seventy eight wounded, with one hundred fifty eight injured.
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London
St. Petersburg
Telegraph
Russia
Statistica
Letters Patent Establish North Cape Governing Colony
London on June 12 issues letters patent establishing a responsible government in the Orange River colony. With minor changes the new government follows the principles of the Transvaal constitution as laid down.
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Establishes Colony
London
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
First motor cars seen in Pekin spark race start
In Pekin on June 12 three French, one Dutch and one Italian motor car began the Pekin to Paris race. Chinese spectators were astonished as motor cars were unseen in Pekin before this morning.
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China
Pekin
Paris
Hissam Malik Attacks Salar ef Dowles in Loot Clash
Teheran reports that rebellious prince Hissam Malik attacked Salar ef Dowles on Saturday but was forced to retreat with heavy losses, marking a sharp clash between rival factions amid ongoing unrest.
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Teheran
Hissam Malik
Salar Ef Dowles
Disarmament Conference Opens in The Hague Amid Optimism
Representatives from many nations gather for the second conference in The Hague as disarmament talks promise progress. Delegates discuss reducing armaments, with delays noted to allow better acquaintance and avoid discord amid cautious optimism for a fruitful, lasting outcome.
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the Hague
Emperor of Russin
United Railways Defers Dividend Amid San Francisco Crisis
United Railways announces postponement of its semi annual dividend on preferred stock due to the ongoing San Francisco crisis. The dividend, 2 percent annually, is deferred to allow the Investment Company to provide United Railroads of San Francisco with maximum support.
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United Railways
New York
San Francisco
United Railroads
San Francico
Japanese Labor Immigration Nears Halt by Congress Aid
San Francisco June 15. Commissioner of Immigration North says Congress may end immigration of Japanese laborers. About 700 Japanese workers from Honolulu traveled to the mainland without passports but were transit passengers and went onward to British territory. The border is watched to prevent return to the United States.
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San Francisco
Congress
Exid
Honolulu
United States
Orchard Corroborated in Steunenberg Murder Probe
Idaho June 15 report says new evidence and corroboration support Harry Orchard's testimony about George Pettibone and Orchard in San Francisco. The article hints at lines tying He Wood to involved payments to Steve Adame and a broader pattern of the described deadly plot.
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Orchard
Bolee
Idaho
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
No Cance for Alarm Says Komuri
London June 15. The Ja baseador Baron Kormura released a statement addressing the May 20 attack on a Japanese restaurant. He says negotiations between Washington and Tokyo progressed and no cause exists for alarm from irresponsible sources.
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Komuri
London
Baron Kormura
Washingt
Tok
Court Grants Injunction in Missouri Jail Case
A United States District Court grants an injunction sought by Karen City and others against state officials. The order enjoins enforcement of a new law and the maxim freight rate without court ruling on the complained precedents. The judge, Smith McPherson, will decide the case’s remaining issues.
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Mon
June
Frank Hagerman
Missouri
Smith McPherson
Wisconsin Senate Considers Bus Fare Bill
A report from Wisconsin details a bill on a two cent transit fare, with mentions of lawmakers and a focus on public transportation pricing changes. The item notes legislative discussion and potential impacts on riders.
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Wisconsin
Senate
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