Calhoun and Ruef Refuse to Testify in Ford Trial
In San Francisco on April 80, Patrick Calhoun and Abraham Ruef were summoned to testify in the Ford trial. Each refused on constitutional grounds, with Judge Lawlor sustaining the refusals. Calhoun declined questions about May 1906 payments to Ford, and Ruef cited immunity and self incrimination concerns as reasons to avoid answering.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Abraham Ruef
Ford
Lawlor
Calhoun
O'Gara
Frank A. Leach
Manuel reads moving Cortes address amid mourning crowd
Lisbon notes the eighty second anniversary of constitutional government as King Manuel greets the people at the Cortes. He reads a powerful speech recalling the February 1 tragedy and the shooting of his father and brother, while guards keep the galleries crowded.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Carlos
Manuel
Portland Rose Festival Draws Northwest City Floats
Greatest interest builds across Oregon Washington and the Northwest for the Portland Rose Festival to be held in early June. Oregon cities including Astoria Seaside The Dalles Hood River Vancouver McMinnville Dallas Albany Salem Eugene Klamath Falls Grants Pass plan floats with funding from 500 to 1000 dollars each. Medford Roseburg Independence Hillsboro St Johns and others weigh participation. Nearby towns Ton Lewis ton Idaho and Dawson Y T will send floats as well. Spokane Seattle Tacoma and others will join with decorated cars and vehicles representing local industries.
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Medford
Roseburg
Independence
Hillsboro
St. Johns
Lewiston
Idaho
Dawson
Y. T
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
British Destroyer Gala Sunk Off Kentish Knock
The Gala was torpedoed and split in two by the Attentive during night maneuvers off Kentish Knock in the North Sea. The Ribble took on water after the collision and returned to Sheerness. Engineer Lieutenant Frank A. Fletcher of the Gala perished aboard.
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Surk
Harwich
England
Gala
Kentish Knock
North Sea
Ribble
Sheerness
Frank A. Fletcher
Count Is Buried in Dampierre France
The body of the Duke de Chaulnes, husband of Milas Theodora Shonts of New York, was interred at the de Chaulnes chateau in Dampierre. Brought from Paris, his private mass was held in the chapel with only immediate family present.
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Dampierre
France
Duke de Chaulnes
Milas Theodora Shonts
New York
Paris
de Chaulnes
Rebels Set Fires in Pekin After Chinese Rebellions
News from Victoria reports a string of nine fires in Pekin from late March to early April caused by incendiaries. Dynastic rebels blamed. wholesale arrests followed.
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Victoria
B. C
Empress of India Today
Pekin
Train Robbers Take Four Bags Of Cash Near Walker's Station
Pittsburg May 1 Two white masked robbers boarded the New York and St Louis express on the Panhandle line at Union Station and overpowered the express messenger before escaping with four cash bags. The heist occurred near Walker's Station about 11 miles west of the city as the fast train halted by an emergency signal. Messenger N Roshen was bound and gagged and unable to report details. Investigators from railroad secret services and local police are pursuing leads.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Union Station
Walker's Station
Steubenville
Whiillam Lafferty
N. Roshen
Adams Express
Express
Kansas banker Bernard Warkentin shot on a train
The body of Bernard Warkentin, president of the Kansas State Bank of Newton, Kansas, arrived on the Koenig Albert after being shot on a Damascus bound passenger train. A Syrian passenger claimed the revolver fired by accident. Ambassador Leishman reported the event to the state department and promised justice if murder was proved. Carl Warkentin alleged a Turkish prince was the killer and questioned the adequacy of diplomatic action.
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New York
Koenig Albert
Bernard Warkentin
Kansas State Bank
Newton
Kas
Damascus
Leishman
Constantinople
State Department
Carl Warkentin
Warship Matsushima Explodes at Makang Harbor
Admiral Yoshi matsu reports an explosion in the stern magazine of the Matsushima, a training cruiser, at 4 08 this morning as it anchored at Makang on the Pesca dores Islands. The ship sank to the bridge, rescue boats saved 141 men by 9 am, cadets now 68 surviving of 300 with notable losses feared among cadets and officers including the sons of Baron Chinda and Prince Oyama.
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Tokio
Yoshimatsu
Matsushima
Makang
Pescadores Islands
Hashidate
Itsukushima
Baron Chinda
Foreign Office
Prince Oyama
Yoshinori
Yashiro
Japanese cruiser Matsushima crew and cadet totals given
Commander Tanigunei said the Matsushima carried about 335 regular sailors and 60 cadets on the cruise totaling 415. He cited a cablegram indicating about 175 saved, leaving about 249 officers and men lost.
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Washington
Tanigueni
Strikers Attack Funeral in Seattle Strike Chaos
The steamship Dolphin arrived with word that 30 strikers were arrested for breaking up a funeral and trying to steal the corpse. A popular strikebreaker was recently killed in an accident. The funeral procession stretched for blocks as strikers attacked in force, nearly seizing the body.
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Seattle
Wash
Treadwell
Dolphin
Food for the Fleet Preparations Begin for Atlantic Fleet Provisions
Preparations to supply the Atlantic battleship fleet with large quantities of food were opened at the Navy Department. Supplies will be loaded onto auxiliaries at Mare Island and Puget Sound, including 1,500,000 pounds of flour and 1,210,000 pounds of frozen meats along with sausages, potatoes, vegetables and fruit.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mare Island
Puget Bound
Siamese Revolt Threatens Paris Sphere Town
The Temps reports Bat tambang in Siam under French influence is in revolt with natives threatening European residents. European protection is deemed insufficient as troops cannot guarantee safety.
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Paris
The
Temps Today
Battambang
Siam
Lakeview enjoys unusually mild winter and strong spring outlook
Lakeview- Lake county reports an exceptionally open winter with no subzero temperatures and balmy days. Stock range stayed excellent through winter with minimal feeding and ample feed on hand. Desert sheep herds also thrived with just enough snow for water and good feed. Since New Year there has been little rain or snow, but crops show strong growth as spring begins.
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Lakeview
Oregon
Lake County
Goose Lake Valley
Hood River Applegrowers' Union Raises Capital
At a Hood River meeting a large turnout approved increasing the union's capital stock from 2000 to 25000 to fund cold storage facilities for the valley's growing apple harvest. Subscriptions of 5000 to 6000 were received within minutes as plans to add to an existing warehouse with a cold storage plant were outlined.
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Hood River
Shipping steelhead eggs to Buenos Ayres from Oregon hatchery
Grants Pass received two million steelhead trout eggs from the Oldenberg hatchery on the Illinois river. The eggs were packed in ice boxes for shipment to Buenos Ayres, South America under the agricultural department. Rogue river fishing has been poor this season and local fishermen study the river to the mouth to explain the scarcity compared with last year. Officers for this year are: President Henry Hudson and Secretary A. Auberry.
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Grants Pass
Oldenberg
Illinois River
Buenos Ayres
South America
Agricultural Department
Rogue River
Fishermen's Union
Henry Hudson
A. Auberry
Oregon City Rose and Carnation Society to Stage Second Show
Arrangements are underway for Oregon City’s second annual Rose and Carnation Society show in late May or early June. Committees have been appointed, strawberry growers invited to exhibit if berries align with rose bloom, and premiums funded by local merchants. The event may be held in the armory.
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Oregon City
Armory
Commission Pressures Oregon Electric on Ballast Project
The Oregon Railroad Commission demands speed in ballasting the Portland to Salem line. It accuses Oregon Electric of halting work and endangering passengers. A firm, prompt action is hinted if the company fails to act.
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Salem
Oregon Railroad Commission
Oregon Electric Company
Portland
Oregon Electric Management
Saloon Question Set for Marion County Vote
County Clerk R J Allen reports the Marion local option petition is in due form and has several hundred more voters than required. The saloon issue will be submitted to Marion county voters on June 1 with no competing county or state contests expected to divert attention.
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Marion
Salem
R. J. Allen
Marion County
Clatskanie Lights Up First Night of New Plant
Clatskanie unveiled its second electric light plant with A B Kurtz and F Barton turning on the switches Saturday night. A city band performance and illuminated signs created a festive display under a willow tree as lights flashed in colored patterns.
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Clatskanie
A. B. Kurtz
F. Barton
Clatskanle
Teacher Shortage Strains Pendleton Umatilla Schools
Pendleton Umatilla county districts seek early fall contracts as they raise teacher salaries from five to ten dollars monthly to lure instructors. Boards compete to lock in staff for spring terms amid a statewide staffing famine.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
New Mill Under Construction in Albany by Cameron & Bon
Work progresses rapidly on the new planing mill of M. J. Cameron & Bon at the foot of Ferry street. The mill, to begin operation in three weeks, will include planing and woodworking machinery.
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Albany
M. J. Cameron & Bon
Ferry Street
Complainant Challenges Freight Rates Near Eugene
Salem J M Shelley of Eugene manager of Eugene Mill and Elevator Co protests a near 100 percent local freight rate rise. He cites wheat and oats rates from Eugene to Yoopalla 24 cents per 100 pounds and to Roseburg 31 cents. He argues these increases exceed prior levels and the railroad commission will investigate.
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Salem
J. M. Shelley
Eugene
Eugene Mill & Elevator Co
Yoopalla
Roseburg
Railroad Commission
Cannery Tender Huldah Measured by Customs Authority
The Huldah built by T. L. Driscoll of Astoria for the Columbia River Packers' Association was officially measured today. The vessel measures 349 feet in length, beam fort, depth 3.2 feet, 9 tons gross 6 tons net, powered by a 12 horsepower engine and intended as a cannery tender.
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Astoria
T. L. Driscoll
Columbia River Packers’ Association
Baker County Wool Industry Sees Strong Lambing Season
Baker County sheep raising remains a key resource as this year's lambing season reports favorable conditions. The range is in excellent condition and losses have been small, with sheep thriving amid a prosperous season for local sheepmen.
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Baker City
Baker County
Frost Damage Hits Douglas County Fruit Growers
Doug’s Roseburg Douglas County fruit growers fear heavy losses from last night’s severe frost. Reports vary with pears peaches and cherries seen as possibly ruined in some areas while others await full assessment of the damage.
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Doug
Roseburg
Douglas County
Track Laving Near Klamath Falls Connects Dorris Route
A new track linking the California northeastern area to Dorris was completed yesterday near the Oregon line. The town lies 11 miles from the Klamath River steamboat landing and regular train service will begin May 1.
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Klamath Falls
California
Dorris
Klamath River
Portland Markets Wheat and Barley Prices in Local Report
The Portland markets report lists wheat varieties at varying per bushel prices and barley at 24.50 per ton for feed and 27.28 for brewing. Also shown are prices for hay, butter, cheese, poultry, potatoes, apples, citrus, cattle, sheep, hogs, hops, and wool across Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon markets.
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Willamette Valley
Orinary
Oregon
Valley
San Francisco informant Brown aids depositors fund efforts
AiD's former official J Dal Brown, sentenced 18 months in San Quentin for embezzling Trust Company securities, provides details to receiver B J Le Breton and Assistant District Attorney Hoff Cook. His tips help preserve El Dorado Lumber, Carnegie Brick Works, and Stockton glass works for depositors, with $1,000,000 more expected from recovered Western Pacific stock. Brown also yields cipher code book and letters implicating Bartnett and the Treadwells.
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San Francisco
J. Dalsell Brown
California Safe Deposit & ‘Trust Company
San Quintin
B. J. le Breton
Facta
Hoff Cook
le Breton
el Dorado Lumber Company
Carnegie Brick Works
Glass Works
Stockton
Brown
Correst
Cook
Hiram Johnson
Western Pacific
Walter A
Bartnett
John
James Treadwell
Swecrer
Orginal
Treadwells
District Attorney’s Office
Sailors Enjoy Animating Visit in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara hosts the Atlantic battleship fleet with open leaves and modest amusements. Sailors travel to Los Angeles for day trips while bluejackets dance on the ocean boulevard and aboard ship. Officers hold a garden party and an evening dance amid luncheons and tea parties for juniors.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Los Angeles
Danelnog
Anphalton
Ocean Boulevard
Wreckage Found Off Carmanah Point Indicates Ship Disaster
Victoria B C April 29 The steamer Tees reports wreckage washed ashore near Carmanah with fresh debris and no marine growth. Daykin and Stanley Wood note new wreckage pieces including three trunks of American pattern wood and tin.
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Victoria
B. C
Tees
Vancouver
Carmanah
Aby Daykin
Whicky Cosea
Nitinak
Stanley Wood
Nitingh
Doykin
Forksa
Carmanah Point
San Francisco Grand Jury Indicts 107 Officials in Bribery Probe
The San Francisco grand jury returns 107 indictments against former political bosses in a bribery scandal. Twelve jurors were selected, and one witness refused to define a term while another juror was challenged for moral character. The panel remains incomplete with ten jurors sworn.
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San
Croker criticizes Hughes endorsement in New York
Michard Croker former Tammany boss argues Hughes endorsement in New York is merely complimentary and will harm him in his own state. He questions politicians for treating politics as a gamble and choosing only the pleasant parts to penalize.
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Dubin
Michard Croker
Tammany Hall
Hughes
New York
Miners Return to Work in Johnstown Under Strike Settlement
Under orders from Patrick Gilday president of district No. 2, several hundred Booth Fork Coal Company miners return to work in Johnstown Pennsylvania to save the mine from water damage and possible permanent suspension.
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Johnstown
Patrick Gilday
Booth Fork Coal Company
Butte Train Crash Near Northern Pacific Tracks
A Burlington to Butte train derailed after an explosion blamed on dynamite near the track. One engine plunged off the rails, a second crashed south of the line, with crew including Fireman George Eble injured and taken to hospital. An express messenger was seriously bruised. investigators search for a motive tied to revenge.
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Butte
Mont
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Bunsey
George Eble
Th Sion
Theo
Express
J. B
Shielded Big Sinner in Grand Jury Case Unclear Motives
New York on May 2 report that Commissioner Hand and Attorney Jerome faced grand jury questions about evidence on Wall Street ferries cases. The discussion centered on private testimony and proposed witness subpoenas. The text mentions Ryan and others seeking or resisting certain indictments and questions over the American company’s alleged actions and potential charges.
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New York
Hand
Jerome
Franklin
Wall and Street
F. Ryan
Denee
Ryan
Grand Jy
Sioner
Plerce Ebell
Pleree
Jerome’ Gallon
Ameritam Lee
Beek Aid From Japan Pein May 2
Japan faces boycott pressure amid a demoua situation and tensions with Great Britain. Native press growth supports a boycott by joint nephere oricies, naming the Viceroy as chiefly responsible and tying the incident to broader Chinese policy.
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Japan
Peitain
Evans Weight Inerent At Paso Fables Hot
Rear Admiral Evans and McDonald were funded when a decision increased percent. The plan calls for Admiral Evans to depart from Springs on the morrow joining the Coast and Cros. A private car will be at the disposal for the run of over 100 miles with Bear Evans and party.
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Evans
Paso
Evan
McDonald
Willamiral
Ane Ot Springs
Morslog
Coan 1
Cros
Bear Evans
Brown Ni Buffalo Report Reveals Depth and Disappearance
A fragmented OCR note reports a Brown Ni Buffalo incident with a mention of depth and an apparent absence or sighting. Details are unclear, but the text notes a notable event and location reference.
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Ruel
King Manuel
Leischman
Union
Eugene Mill
Lambing Successful
Portland Markets
Aid
Navy
Serta Barbara
Wopokey Butte
Montana
Huboeg
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