Fugitive Frank Smith Shot Dead Near New Era Oregon
Frank Smith the fugitive and former Portland jail escapee was killed at 11 10 AM by Harry Draper who led a bloodhound party. Surrounded in timber between the Willamette river and railroad tracks the desperado opened fire but Draper fired through the neck ending the chase. A cap identification led to the final pursuit and capture.
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New Era
Ore
Frank Smith
Desperado
Harry Draper
Spokane
Willamette River
Por
Smith
Draper
Portland
Hanlon
Oregon City
Woodburn
Shaver
Clackamas
Willie Stringer
Newra
Willie
Archibald
Southern Pacific
Relief funds and supplies for San Francisco earthquake victims
The American Red Cross wired 300000 dollars to James D. Phelan in San Francisco with a further one million available. Judge W W Morrow says future aid should go directly to California. Dr Edward T Devine reports extensive shipments to quake sufferers including stoves, lumber, flour, meat, clothing, and subsistence stores.
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Washington
American Red Cross Today
James D. Phelan
Red Cross and Relief Committee
San Francisco
W. W. Morrow
California
The
Red Cross
Edward T. Devine
Devel
Camp Outfit
Los Angeles
Bristol Case in Doubt as Senate Favors Wait
Washington April 30 Informal talks in the senate judiciary committee suggest a majority is not favorable to the confirmation of District Attorney Bristol. No formal report has been issued by the sub committee, but an adverse recommendation is expected if it reports, and the full committee may back the panel’s action.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Bristol
Two Minor Shocks Hit San Francisco No Damage Reported
Two light earthquake shocks were felt in San Francisco within an hour early this morning. They matched a dozen prior tremors since the April 18 quake. No damage occurred and no alarm was raised.
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San Francisco
Fire Panic at San Francisco General Hospital Laundry
Around 4 16 this morning a fire broke out in the hospital laundry at the Presidio sending 700 patients into panic as flames were seen near the general hospital. Soldiers and firefighters aided in evacuations and the laundry was destroyed while the hospital was saved. The cause remains unknown.
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San Francisco
Insurance firms weigh San Francisco quake losses
New York reporters note both foreign and American fire insurers seek a compromise on earthquake losses. Executives say policies and charters limit payouts and will not cover non fire damage or life losses. London offices echo that only legally liable amounts will be paid, with 60 to 75 percent anticipated overall.
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New York
the Tribune Today
San Francisco
London Insurance Companies
Oakland
Earthquake Wreckage Bounds San Mateo County Losses
San Mateo County faces heavy earthquake damage with many buildings affected by fires and collapse. A painter and two children died in Half Moon Bay as an old adobe fell. Redwood City suffered the worst, with the $150000 courthouse nearly destroyed.
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San Mateo County
San Mateo
Cal
Half-Moon Bay
Redwood City
Britain gains support over Egyptian boundary dispute
Constantinople reports the Sultan will accept British proposals on the Egyptian boundary after hints from French Italian and Russian ambassadors. France reportedly endorses Britain and will back any action. Italy and Russia warned against seeking sympathy from them.
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Constantinople
France
Britain
Great Britain
China Reluctant to Admit Official Blame in Nanchang Case
London May 4 dispatch says China delays settling French claims from Nanchang outrage by refusing to issue an imperial edict admitting the magistrate died by his own hand. The report notes Beijing fears the admission would acknowledge state responsibility.
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China
London
Pekin
The
Times Today
Nanchang
President Signs Appropriations Bill Summary
President Roosevelt signed congressionally approved funds totaling 100000 for Mare Island navy yard and 470000 for post office department emergencies in California. The action confirms federal support for naval facilities and postal services during the period.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Mare Island Navy Yard
Post Office Department
California
Bend Much New Land Cultivated Near Bend Oregon
Oregon farmers rapidly develop land around Bend Deschutes valley Powell Buttes district extends eight miles from Bend to old river channel. Arnold ditch area five to six miles south shows two story painted houses fences roads and increasing seedings with new farms and tillable fields.
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Bend
Powell Buttes
Deschutes Valley
Buttes
Prineville
Arnold Ditch
Ice Cave
Willamette Endowment Fund Backed by Oregon Children Aid
Directors of the Oregon Children's Aid Society order funds diverted to the Willamette Endowment Association at Willamette University. The trust will support three non sectarian students with $100 each annually after competitive exams and an 85 percent scholarship standard. Expenditure reports due to the society yearly.
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Willamette University
Salem
Oregon Children's Aid Society
Willamette Endowment Association
Arlington Wells Turn From Oil Prospecting to Artesian Gushers
Water rose to surface level two years ago at wells northeast of Arlington Washington after prospects for crude oil failed. The quake that struck San Francisco activated the wells turning them into continuous artesian gushers, throwing water ten feet into the air.
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Arlington
California
Caley
Waash
San Francisco
Substituting Fills for Bridges in Linn County
Albany fills replacing bridges where practicable across Linn County. Many locations show fills up to 350 feet long. Bridges cost more and last few seasons. fills are durable and inexpensive. The poor road fund and court order roads to replace worn bridges with fills when material is available. Long approach bridges with short approaches are targeted for fills.
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Albany
Linn
Poasty Court
Drain-Cool Bay Railroad Survey Resumes After Fire
Calamity in San Francisco requires resurvey of the first twenty five miles of the proposed Drain Cool Bay Railroad. Engineer F D Brown returns from North Bend with his crew and will restart the resurvey, aiming to complete in two to four weeks.
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San Francisco
Hops Have Healthy Look In Lane County Oregon
Eugene Kola Neil a hop dealer surveys the crop prospects in Lane County Oregon noting vines starting better than last year and fewer missing hills. Acreage should match last year with careful cultivation raising expectations of a normal average crop unless late season damage occurs.
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Eugene
Kola Neil
Oregon
Lane County
Latourell Falls Creamery Project Reported
A Latourell Falls bridal veil area creamery is planned with a two story 30 by 60 foot building. Repairs include concrete floors and an end platform for processing, with machinery to be supplied by local farmers and initiated by Newton Courter of Latourell.
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Latourell Falls
Have & Creamery
Viein
Newton Courter” of
Latourell
Sheep sale shocks John Day country buyers in Oregon
Baker City Lee Brothers acquire Oliver’s entire flock of sheep including yearlings lambs and ewes for delivery after neerae at a price over three dollars per head. Exact figures not disclosed. Among the season’s largest sales in the region.
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Baker City
Lee Brothers
Thin City
Oliver
John Day Country
Neerae
Quarantine Rules Remain Tight Over Oregon Sheep
RB. A. Ramsay of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry says Eastern Oregon sheep scab is more prevalent than last year and cannot have quarantine regulations relaxed. Montana buyers urged loosened rules to ship Oregon stock, but Ramsay cites reports from inspectors and sheepmen showing worse conditions.
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Pendleton
Oregon
RB. A. Rameny
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Mr. Ramsay
Montana
Plan Union High Schools for Linn County Rural Areas
In Linn county rural districts plan union high schools at a central point to serve eight grade pupils. Jordan Valley will join five districts next fall and maintain separate eight grade schools while creating one combined high school for graduates. If Jordan Valley succeeds other areas may adopt the plan.
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Albany
Linn County
Central Point
Jordan Valley
Sugar Factory Sees Surging Demand After San Francisco Disaster
La Grande reports a sharp rise in sugar demand as the local factory ships seventeen carloads to new markets. Supplies extend east to Boise and west to Pendleton and Walla Walla, marking unprecedented off season shipments.
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la Grande
San Francisco
Boise
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Investigate Umatilla Troubles by Indian School Inspector
Dr. Charles E. McCheaney United States supervisor of Indian schools and special inspection official passed through en route to Pendleton to investigate conflicts on the Umatilla reservation involving the superintendent the Indiana and stockmen. He has been in northern and southern California locating remnants of Chinook and confederated tribes of the Pacific coast.
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Charles E. McCheaney
United States
Supervisor of
Pendleton
Umatilla
Indiana
McChesney
California
Pacific Coast
War of Telephone Companies Reaches Albany Courts
In Linn county a legal battle over local telephone service pits the Pacific States Telephone Company against the Independent Company. Pacific States seeks an injunction. Independent files a responsive answer as both sides prepare for the court fight.
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Albany
Linn County
Pacific States Telephone Company
Portland Market Prices Across Commodities
Portland markets list wheat barley hay and produce prices by grade and type. Butter eggs poultry hops wool veal beef mutton pork and other staples priced per pound, per box, per dozen, or per sack across local varieties and regions.
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New
California
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
Russia Pushes To Occupy Mongolian Eastern Provinces
Unrest report from St. Petersburg notes Russia aims to control eastern Mongolia along the Baikal to Pekin railroad route. Despite stalled ambitions in Manchuria and Kwantung and difficulties faced by M. Pokoulof in Pokin, Russia pursues expansion under a so called geographic ethnographic expedition led by Colonel Novitsky.
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St. Petersburg
Mancharia
Kwantung
M. Pokoulof
China
Pokin
Russia
Mongolia
Baikal
Pekin
Explorers to survey Mongolian Desert region near Urga
The article describes a May survey mission from St. Petersburg to explore the region between the Manchurian frontier and Urga. It notes military control and limited involvement of geographical society representatives, with possible Japanese reconnaissance history shaping the expedition’s aims.
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St. Petersburg
Urga
Hough
Imrial
Geographical Society
Japan
Novitsky
Relief Plan Urges Generous Aid After San Francisco Losses
Dr Devine of the National Red Cross urges nationwide understanding of San Francisco destruction. He says relief must continue with food and supplies until stores reopen, then gradual but ongoing support for care, housing, and displaced families. He emphasizes avoiding chronic dependence while delivering swift, effective aid to many affected.
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San Francisco
Devine
National
Red Crow
Appropriation Urged to Repair San Francisco Damage
The War Department sent to the Treasury and Congress urgent deficiency estimates totaling 3,987,620 dollars. Funds are requested for replacing military stores destroyed by the earthquake and fire, repairing harbor connections between Angel Island and Alcatraz, and fixing damage to the general hospital at the Presidio in San Francisco for the year ending June 30, 1906.
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Washington
Secretary ‘of War
Secretary of the Treasury
San Francisco
Angel Island
Alcatras
General Hospital
Presidio
Police Chief Targeted in Broad Daylight Attack
In April a high profile police chief linked to October massacres was assassinated by revolutionaries in broad daylight. The plot aimed to kill Assistant Chief Poltavachenko and several officers. A young girl Jerebtzova fired a car at Poltavachenko. he escaped unharmed, but her shot seriously wounded by his orderly.
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Poltavachenko
Jerebtzova
Sailors wounded in Guantanamo clash with Cuban police
An American sailor was shot and seriously wounded and another sailor slightly wounded in Guantanamo Sunday evening during a clash between sailors from American warships and Cuban police. About thirty sailors ashore at the Spanish club tried to lower the flag. police intervened and citizens joined the disturbance. Several shots were fired and one policeman was seriously wounded.
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Havana
Guantanamo
Ccitizens
Railroad Line Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was indicted five times by a federal grand jury in Clarksburg West Virginia for alleged violations of the interstate commerce law. The charges allege failure to distribute cars to coal operators fairly and equitably. Conviction could bring fines up to 65000 or more.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Baltimore T Ohio Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Theas
United States
Debate Over State Commerce Power and Railroad Rates
The article discusses a discussion on state commerce power, railroad rates, and federal authority. It cites Humphrey and critics arguing about corporate discrimination, law interpretation, and proposed measures to regulate transportation, oil, coal, and government control.
Refugee Transit Figures From California Earthquake Exodus
Southern Pacific reports 300000 refugees carried free from Ban following the earthquake and fire. From April 18 to late April 300000 travelers moved, with 67000 to Interior California and 226000 to other states or points near San Planelles. Estimated value of free transport about 450000 dollars. Most refugees remain near the area with many finding temporary homes in cities like San Francisco and Vallejo.
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Chicago
California
Pata
San Planelles
Vallejo
Sacramento
Trafe
Fornia
Rates and Freight Policy Updates Across Railroads
A May 5 report notes railroads resuming operations and discusses efforts by the American Shipper Association to enlarge facilities. It highlights a push for freight rate inquiries over the past year and the pursuit of a thorough review of pricing practices across major carriers.
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Chicago
Storlam
Pagent Fe
Smoot Testimony Review Delays Senate Privileges Panel
The Senate privileges committee debated extending time to review multiple volumes of Smoot testimony. Members sought additional days and planned a vote after further discussion, as they considered statements over the Utah senator.
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Washington
Mreves
Nce
Dubeis
Reed Biot
United
Utah
Local Aid Fund Hearing Produces Tuesday Vote
A brief note indicates a Tuesday vote on a general clearing fund aid amounting to $0000, tied to a dispute over potato mint mining payments. Officials plan to allocate resources and seek sustained support.
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George EB. Chamberlain
P. H. Sront
J. D. Matlock
T. G. Hailey
J. H. Ackerman
J. Beott Taylor
R. A. Miller
P. Hoff
Nation
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Garfeld Tolly
Bremove Dusen
Janis Garfield
Sioner
Anyathe
Humphrey
New York Centre
Hwartley
Sugar Trust
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