Tornado Ravages Northwest Louisiana Killing Seven
A tornado that swept across Northwest Louisiana yesterday left seven confirmed dead and many injured. Gilliam, 25 miles north of Shreveport, was destroyed with only two houses intact. Bolinger suffered heavy damage and multiple fatalities were reported there. Communication is disrupted and further death toll updates are expected as crews assess wrecked towns and oil sites.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Gilliam
Bolinger
Hosier Pariah
T. F. Gardiner
Arthur Vaughan
Jehell Davis
Davies
Charlee Isom
Famil
Oil City
Fifteen Dead in Nebraska Tornado Stricken District
Reports from the tornado struck district south of Omaha raise the death toll to 15 and place damage at about 500000. At least 50 injured, with two railroad laborers found dead near Louisville and Ed Miller dying from Papillion injuries. Five Italian railroad workers hurt on Burlington line. Fort Crook sustains heavy damage while Sixteenth Regiment aids debris cleanup.
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Omaha
Neb
Louisville
Ed. Miller
Papillion
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Pacific Junction
Bellevue
Pappillion
Richfield
Meadows
Fort Crook
Yangtze Disaster Kills Nearly Ten Thousand at Hankow
News from Hankow describes a sudden 26 foot tidal wave on the Yangtze that killed about 10,000 people. The Titan brought details of wrecked steamers, sampans, and debris strewn along the riverbank with thousands of Chinese drowned in the disaster.
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Victoria
China
Yangtsekiang
Hankow
Titan
Minnesota Introduces All Ham Hog With No Neck
Condensed Hog from Minnesota is described as a stubby pig with no neck and a habit of kneeling to eat. One specimen has been sent to Chicago for exhibition to prove the state's quality pork production. The animal also spins in circles when moving, as if waltzing.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Chicago
Take Children From Leprous Parents Honolulu
Thirty-one boys and four girls from Molokai have been brought to Honolulu to be permanently housed away from leper settlements. Ages range from 2 to 15 years. Several were old enough to grasp their separation from their parents, and they grieve the diasporic move.
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Honolulu
Molokai
Chinese Students Protest Against Boycott in Tokyo
Chinese students in Tokyo protest the anti Japanese boycott in China. About 1200 have joined the movement and attend daily meetings to voice feelings. 300 students supporting the Chinese government seek to disrupt the gatherings with demonstrations.
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Tokio
China
Robbers seize 35000 for miners in New Mexico depot raid
Three men chase by bloodhounds flee north of French New Mexico with 83500 in loot from a Santa Fe railroad depot. They bound guard and agent, blew the safe, sent alarms, and deputy squads plus bloodhounds pursue them toward East Las Vegas. Loot intended for miners in Albuquerque.
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el Paso
Tex
French
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Taft Parties Split in Oregon Republican Conventions
In Portland two factions Fulton and Bourne fought at yesterday's Republican conventions. Fulton leaders dominated, shutting out rivals while pledging support to the ticket. Delegates and electors named include C. W. Fulton, George H. Williams, A. N. Gilbert, C. G. Huntley, and other district and alternate selections with presidential electors listed.
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Portland
Fulton
Taft
C. W. Fulton
Clatsop
George H. Williams
Multnomah
A. N. Gilbert
Marion
C. G. Huntley
Clackamas
Ralph E. Williams
Polk
C. A. Svchibrede
Cous
Dr. H. W. Coe
Asa B. Thompson
Umatilla
J. H. Brown
W.A. Williams
Forest Grove
A. L. Tetu
H. C. Kinney
Grants Pass
Franklin White
Klamath Falls
E. D. Cusick
Albany
J. FR. Gault
Burns
J. W. Kelly
RK. R. Butler
Gilliam
A. C. Marsters
Douglas
J. D. Lee
Mulbnaham
Frank J. Miller
Linn
Fear A Plot Aboard San Francisco Fleet May 15
Admiral Thomas orders fleet captains to bar access to engine and firerooms amid rumors of a plotted threat. Officers note existing bans on visitors and claim government information underpins the precaution. Since arrival, no Japanese have boarded any ships, fueling suspicions about local Japanese leaders advising caution.
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San Francisco
Admiral Thomas
Tornado Toll Trails Across Louisiana Regions
Meager reports indicate perhaps over 100 people dead in Louisiana after a late Wednesday tornado. Gilliam reportedly suffered about 100 fatalities with Old City and Bollinger also seen as heavily hit though less severe.
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Atlanta
Louisiana
Gilliam
Old City
Bollinger
Volcano activity roars in Halemaumau pit
In Hilo Hawaii on May 15 residents report a remarkable surge of activity at Halemaumau crater. Fire has burned continuously in the pit for ten days following an overflow the previous January, with the blaze fluctuating earlier before a steady fill has developed.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Halemaumau
National Retail Grocers' Association Adopts Resolutions
The eleventh annual convention adjourned in Portland after adopting key resolutions electing officers and voting to hold next year’s convention in Portland Oregon.
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Boston
Portland, Or
National Retail Grocers’ Association
Colony Growth and Fruit Prospects in Umpqua Valley and Wolf Creek
Report by H. N. Cobb of the Douglas County Fruit Growers' Association notes a strong fruit season in the Umpqua valley with good berry, pear, and cherry crops and little frost damage. Wolf Creek colony develops with new settlers, freight congestion, surveying, and several tracts sold, while slogan no saloon gains attention.
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Umpqua Valley
Roseburg
H. N. Cobb
Douglas County
Portland
Chicago
Wolf Creek
Umpqua Divide
Rogue River Valley
Siskiyou Divide
A. D. Helms Newtown
Tornadoes in Nebraska Cause Heavy Damage and Loss
A Nebraska tornado crippled Sarpy county towns on May 13 killing twelve and injuring about twenty. Bellevue College suffered extensive damage including Park Hall and Lowry Hall. Louisville Litchfield and Springfield faced major destruction with several fatalities. Fort Crook and Fort Cook also reported widespread damage to buildings.
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Omaha
Nob
Sarpy County
Nebraska
Hellovue
Park Hall
Lowry Hall
Rankin Hall
Fort Crook
Fort Cook
Brownsville Welcomes New Wagon and Vehicle Plant
Brownsville adds a factory as W. J. Moore the local hardware dealer opens a wagon and wheelbarrow plant. Several men and boys will be employed and production expected soon. The city prides itself on its growing manufacturing base and automobile ownership.
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Brownsville
W. J. Moore
North Side
Ashland Normal Instructor Joined Civic Federation Tour
Miss Ida M. Case an Ashland normal instructor in grammar literature English and rhetoric has been chosen by the normal school regents to participate in the national civic federation teachers tour. Each year about 500 teachers are sent to Great Britain and Ireland to observe methods. boards select the nominees from recommendations.
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Salem
Ida M. Case
Ashland Normal
Board of Normal School Regents
National Civic Federation
Great Britain
Ireland
Chautauqua Preparations Progress at Gladstone Park
Ground grading at Chautauqua park in Gladstone is underway and moves toward completion. Secretary Cross had aimed to finish the main program this week but court business and other unavoidable delays pushed the press-ready date to the latter part of next week.
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Chautauqua
Oregon City
Chautauqua Park
Gladstone
Cross
Water rate set at 1 40 an acre for local landholders
Klamath Falle Klamath county settles on a water charge of 1 40 per acre for the coming year with about 10000 acres expected to sign under a temporary arrangement. Rates may drop if more sign on. Next year regular rates will apply. Main canal flow steady with few bank breaks reported and minor damage from squirrels.
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Klamath
Klamath County
Railroads refund overcharges after Oregon commission action
Acknowledgments of material assistance to state railroad commission reach Secretary George Goodall daily. The Blue Mountain Fruit & Produce Co. of Cove overcharged by 55 cents on O R K & N and 255 cents on Santa Fe lines, with refunds issued by both railroads through the commission's offices.
Corvallis Cannery Nears Busy Opening Season
The Corvallis cannery is complete and accepted by the cannery company. The plant is up to date and ready for business with L W Girl of Wisconsin as processor and W K Taylor as manager. He reports ample tomato contracts secured for the season and a bright outlook for the new enterprise.
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Corvallis
Corvallis Cannery
Cannery Company
L. W. Girl
Wisconsin
W. K. Taylor
Railroad Developments At Dorris California North East line
The depot at Dorris on the California Northeastern railroad is under construction. Newcomers arrive at 30 to 40 daily, many unable to find night accommodations. A large work force operates just over the hill, signaling a road completion within months.
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Davngs
Dorris
Klamath Falls
Northeastern Railroad
Walnut Tree Improvement in McMinnville Grafting Tour
George C. Payne the California walnut expert has spent days in McMinnville grafting in walnut groves streets and lawns. He grafts English and brick walnuts on trees planted for ornament and shade to improve health and yield beyond traditional standards.
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McMinnville
George C. Payne
California
Rains Boost Crops In Brownavile Area
Warm rains have fallen for several days turning dry earth moist. Farmers expect good crops with current rain and more would help. Strawberries ripen and roses bloom as the season advances.
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Thia
Excursion to See Fleet From Salem to Newport
Salem board of trade plans an excursion train from Salem to Newport to view the Atlantic fleet as it passes Yaquina Bay on its northern trip. The train would carry riders from valley towns along the Southern Pacific and Corvallis & Eastern lines to the coast. Arrangements are expected to be completed within ten days.
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Salem
Salem Board of Trade
Newport
Yaquina Bay
Southern Pacific
Corvallis & Eastern
Portland Markets Prices Listed for Apples Potatoes and Vegetables
A dated price listing from Portland markets shows various produce and goods with prices per box, per hundred, per pound, or per dozen. Items include apples, potatoes, strawberries, turnips, carrots, beets, cabbage, beans, lettuce, celery, artichokes, asparagus, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and wheat, barley, hay, butter, eggs, poultry, and wool with regional references such as Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon.
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Willamette Valley
Multnomah
Clackamas
Oregon
Will Clear Stump Land
Dr. L F Hawley an expert from the forest service arrives with a plan to clear stump land for agriculture in the Northwest He proposes a convention of stump land owners with invitations to legislators to attend during the summer lasting in the area all season
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Astorian
L. F. Hawley
Forest Service of the
United States
Asparagus at Klamath County First of Season
J J Carroll of the Henly ranch presents the first accession of the season grown in Klamath county. The crop yields asparagus of the finest quality as Carroll demonstrates local potential. Several farmers plan extensive celery planting, with the region on the coast unable to rival Klamath for celery production.
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Klamath
Klamath Falls
J. J. Carroll
Henly Ranch
Klamath County
Carroll
Klamath Chamber Funds Float for Rose Festival
The Klamath chamber of commerce has appropriated 600 dollars for a float to represent Klamath county at the Rose Festival in June. A second float is promised equal to any in the parade.
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Klamath Falls
Klamath
Three Towns Wrecked by Tornado in Nebraska
A tornado struck Louisville Bellevue and Richfield in Cass County near Springfield Nebraska on May 13. The storm caused many injuries with 40 to 60 people hurt and several deaths reported including Elmer Leader and Ed Fuller in Richfield. Bellevue is nearly wiped out and Louisville suffered heavy damage at the rail junction of Missouri Pacific and Burlington.
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Springfield
Neb
Louisville
Bellevue
Richfield
Presbyterian College
Elmer
Ed. Fuller
Louisville Tornado Wrecks Town Amid Panic
Reports from Lincoln Nebraska describe a tornado strike on Louisville with the Burlington station demolished and most businesses wrecked. About 30 residences destroyed and telegraph and telephone wires down. Four tornado clouds were seen near Springfield. possible loss of life feared with additional damage along the Missouri River to Nemaha City and Falls City.
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Lincoln
Louisville
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Springfield
Improvement Bonds Voted for San Francisco Projects
San Francisco voters approved bonds totaling 19.2 million dollars for an auxiliary fire system and lands 5.2 million. sewer system 4 million. school buildings and sites 6 million. public hospitals and lands 2 million. new city hall and county jail 1 million. garbage system and crematory 1 million. Supervisors will estimate costs and expenditures and work may start by mid August to expand and beautify the city.
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San Francisco
Desertions from Atlantic Fleet Fail to Materialize at San Francisco
May 13 report shows fewer than 100 absentees from the Atlantic fleet with many seasoned sailors already accounted for and several first cruise sailors remaining in port. Morale among the ships is described as excellent as the fleet nears the northward voyage.
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San Francisco
Long Gurview
Robbers Loot Express Strong Box in Seattle Run
In Seattle on May 12 two men boarded a Great Northern train bound for Vancouver and assaulted express messenger E. J. Perrine. They beat him with his own gun, tied him, and looted the strong box of an estimated 1000 to 10000 dollars. Perrine is reported in serious condition.
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Seattle
Wash
E. J. Perrine
Great Northern Expres
Vancouver
B. C
Seattie
Perrine
Tillman Heads to Europe as Paralysis Threat Looms
Washington May 19. Senator Tillman is in a sanatorium fearing paralysis but declines to discuss treatment. He will sail for Europe on Saturday with his wife and plans to return in November.
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Tillman
Washington
Europe
Plan Permanent Conference Promotes National Cooperation
Washington May 16 The conference now in session at the White House aims to create a permanent organization among governors of the states. The result is to be a formal declaration of cooperation and a durable framework for interstate action. William J Bryan spoke as harmony and cooperation were praised, though partisan extremes drew applause from all sides.
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Washington
Gover
Emort
Ibporlanes
Tates
Pla
Robertorn
Union
PRESIDENT UPHELD BY COURT
New York May 16 President Roosevelt’s right to determine the dismissal of a Negro in the Twenty Fifth Infantry for alleged Brownsville riot participation was upheld by Judge Mough U S district court Oscar W Bed sued the government for 122 to cover wages from hindinmiawal to enlistment end Judge Hough ruled the president may dismiss soldiers without impediment The decision cited enlistment papers and oath promising service for three years unless discharged by proper authority
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New York
Roosevelt
Twenty Mi Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Mough
United States District Court
Oscar W. Bed
Atrocities Reported in Congo Free State by Missionary
Rev J Marl, recently returned from the Congo Free State, claims Belgian soldiers under King Leopold commit increasing atrocities. He says over two million natives have died or been murdered in ten years. He describes men beaten with hippopotamus hide whips until insensible and reports raids, killings, and brutal acts against women.
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Congo Free State
London
Seven Killed as Katy Flyer Wreck Near Muskogee Okla
A Katy passenger and freight train wrecked east of Muskogee Oklahoma leaves seven dead five burned and several injured. Early reports say migrants trapped under debris and many victims burned after the south Kansas and Texas flyer derailed and caught fire.
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Muskogee
Okla
Kansans & Texas
Insect Plague Threatens Tunis and Kairuan Areas
Reports say troops may engage to eradicate swarms invading the districts of Tunis and Kairuan. Officials claim the outbreak is widespread and that a comprehensive campaign may be needed to remove the millions of pests.
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New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Klamath Canal
Fleet
Portland Markets
UPC
Locus Tunia
Kairuan
Tunis
Geltist
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