Trains Collide in Big Swamp Wreck Near New Orleans
Eleven killed and score or more injured in a wreck on the New Orleans and Northeastern Railway at Little Woods 12 miles from New Orleans. A Covington bound Great Northern suburban train rear ended a Northeastern local from Hattiesburg causing four coaches to telescope. The swamped area delayed access and women passengers aided by binding wounds and rushing to aid the injured amid burning cars.
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New
Little Woods
Sunm
Body of Arctic Explorer Andre Found in Labrador
A Danish report says Professor S. S. Andre, who tried to reach the north pole by balloon in 1905, may have died in northern Labrador. A cross bearing the name Andre was found with a body and papers by Captain Chalker of the Pelops after discovering them on a desolate Labrador coast. The Inga’s captain questioned the spelling Andree and took a note of the cross while withholding words on the papers.
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5. S. Andre
North Pole
Labrador
Inga
Chalker
Pelops
Conception Bay
N. F
Andre
Chatker
Andree
Investigation Targets Standard Oil Canada After Fatal Explosions
A sweeping inquiry by provincial and dominion authorities into Standard Oil of Canada follows deadly explosions that killed many. Investigators focus on oil quality and pricing disparities, noting U S sales at 12 cents per gallon versus 40 cents locally, and trace evidence to a Swan River area incident.
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Bianipegs
Standard Oil Company
Canada
Swan River
United States
Standard Oil
Deal
All Bribes in Evidence in Railroads Case
Judge Lawlor ruled that briberies and offers to bribe the former San Francisco board by Ruef through Gallagher were similar offenses and allowed evidence of bribe offers in other franchise matters to show Ruef’s relation to the supervisors, beyond the present United Railroads indictment.
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San Francisco
Lawlor
Board of Supervisors
Abraham Rwef
James L. Gallagher
Francia Jenny
Ruef
United Railroads
Public receivers appointed for Cleveland transit firms
Federal Judge Taylor will appoint two receivers today for the Municipal Traction and Cleveland Railway companies. The receivers are to preserve property. rights to restoration will be decided at the final hearing.
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Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
Cleveland Railway Company
Taylor
Largest in the World
Chicago on November 12 reports a permit for a 20 story office building planned for the Peoples Gaslight and Coke Company at Adams Street and Michigan Avenue. The structure will hold 7 920 000 cubic feet of air space and be described by architects as the largest in the world.
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Chicago
Peoples Gaslight & Coke Company
Adams Street
Michigan Avenue
War in Balkans Looms as Vienna Note Shapes Fate
In St Petersburg on November 13, officials warned that the Balkan crisis could spark war unless Vienna’s note and the Belgrade mediation succeed. Russia France and Great Britain seek to limit hostilities, but Austro Hungary's stance on Bosnia and Herzegovina and compensation may determine if an international congress is possible.
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Balkan
Vienna
Russia
France
Great Britain
Belgrade
Austro-Hungary
Thhat
Tiosnia
Herzegovina
Servia
Montenegro
Tennessee River Improvement Meet Eyed for Navigation Plans
Huntsville Alabama November session convened with strong attendance of delegates from several states. The Tennessee River Improvement association aims to secure a congressional appropriation to fund river improvement, making the waterway navigable.
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Tennessee River
Huntsville
Ala
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Northern Pacific Orders 94 New Passenger Coaches
In Butte Montana on November 13 President Elliott announced the Northern Pacific has ordered 94 new passenger coaches to operate in transcontinental service next year. The company plans an increased northwest service to accommodate a larger travel influx.
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Butte, Mont
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Elliott
Coyote bounty urged to curb Oregon sheep losses
Eastern Oregon sheepmen and Willamette valley woolgrowers press for a bounty of 1 to 1.50 per coyote to curb ravages estimated at over 1 million dollars in sheep losses. The plan seeks state and private funding and would renew a policy halted six years ago, with meetings in Pendleton and Heppner to discuss January campaigns and a suspected 20 000 coyotes killed last year.
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Pendicton
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Oregoner Commission
Dan P. Smythe
The
Sheep Commission
County Woolgrowers’ Association
Heppner
University Debating League Expands in Oregon
The State High School Debating league, with Professor E. E. DeCoy as secretary, reports 35 high schools entered and early tryouts held. A new Coos Bay district joins existing Columbia River southern central eastern districts. Inter-district contests will trim to two finalists for the May final at the University of Oregon.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
E. E. DeCoy
University
Coos Bay
Columbia River
Oregon
Establish Irrigating System in Grants Pass
Josephine County Irrigation and Power company, formed two weeks ago by local men, has elected officers and will begin establishing an irrigation system for Grants Pass and nearby districts. President H L Gilkey. Vice President G H Carner. Secretary J C Riggs. Treasurer G A Hamilton.
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Grants Pass
Josephine County
Petition Seeks Pardon for Lathrop Perjury Conviction
Petitions are circulating asking Governor Chamberlain to grant a pardon to P N Lathrop a well known business traveler who was convicted of perjury and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary His case has been appealed to the supreme court Some jurors who convicted him sign the petition saying he has already been punished enough
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Bsuilem
Chamberlamn
P. N. Lathrop
Lathrop
Supreme Court
Salmon Run Drenches Coos Bay Canneries in Big Harvest
The Coos Bay salmon run is exceptionally large with busy crews day and night. Canneries across the county operate at full capacity as rush orders flood factories and deliveries exceed prior expectations.
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Coos Bay
Vale Campaign Hails New Slogan You Will Find It in Vale
Vale citizens launch a city and country boosting campaign adopting the slogan You Will Find It in Vale to promote local orchards agriculture and regional pride across the area.
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Vale
Logs Lost After Boom Break at Southwough
Marshfield reports milh Powera Logging company lost about 280000 feet of logs when a raft broke away in a strong tide and carried over the bar. The raft and logs were scattered. raft value about 1000 dollars.
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Southwough
Milh Powera Logging Company
Enterprise Sawmill Sold to Railroad Contractor
Enterprise Sawmill and a small tract of land eight miles northeast of Enterprise were sold by Enterprise Lewie to J. E. Patterson a railroad contractor for eight thousand dollars. Patterson becomes owner of the mill and adjoining land in the transaction.
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Enterprise
Water legislation eyed by Oregon officials
The biennial report to the legislature highlights water legislation as a key issue. Attorney General and State Engineer Lewis agree a water code is vital and urge action at the next session. The report notes the Oregon Washington fish lawn dispute and proposes pursuing uniform Columbia River salmon protection measures with Washington.
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Salem
Crawford
Lewis
Oregon
Washington
Columbia River
Oregon Agricultural College Seeks Federal Aid for Farms
President W J Kerr travels to Washington to press the Department of Agriculture for aid to improve farming in eastern Oregon. He aims to establish two or three experiment stations in eastern counties after a prior bill of maintenance was discussed during a six week tour with agricultural experts.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallia
W. J. Kerr
Washington, D. C
Oregon
Convention of Farmers’ Institutes of the
United States
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Washington
Kerr
Department of Agriculture
Goa
Agricultural Department
Coos Bay Coal Resources Highlight Local Prospects
The article notes vast coal fields in Coos county attracting attention from Coos Bay residents and forecasts extensive development. It points out that Coos Bay holds the Pacific coast’s only marketable coal south of Puget Sound, seen as a major future asset for the area.
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Coos County
Coos Bay
Coosa Bay
Pacific Coast
Puget
Grocers Plan Big Meeting in Portland January 6 7
Oregon State Grocers association holds its third annual convention in Portland January 6 and 7. Secretary Merrick reports strong interest from La Grande Pendleton and Baker City merchants in the Willamette valley and eastern Oregon, portending a highly attended event.
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Grocers
Portland
Oregon State Grocers Association
Merrick
Portland Retell Grocers
Willamette Valley
la Grande
Pendleton
Baker City
Grants Pass Passes Misdemeanor Against Stealing Rides
Grants Pass city council enacted an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to steal rides on moving automobiles hacks trucks or delivery wagons. The law targets boys who cling to vehicles and have caused injuries leading to fines and possible jail time for violators.
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Grants Pass
Hoya
Willamette Valley Prices Reported for Farm Goods
Market list from Portland shows diverse prices for wheat and barley in the Willamette Valley and eastern Oregon. Includes wheat types, oats, alfalfa, fruit boxes, potatoes, vegetables, butter, eggs, poultry, veal, pork, wool, and related products with per ton or per pound rates.
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Fife
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Malaga
City Creamery
Faner
Izmir
Rehearing Denied in Standard Oil Illinois Rebating Case
United States circuit court of appeals denied the rehearing of the Standard Oil company of Indiana rebating appeal. Government will seek Supreme Court writ of certiorari. New suits prepared, indictments total nearly 1,800 counts, with trials possible within two weeks.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Unites States District Judge
Alton Railroad
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ace
Grosscup
United States Supreme Court
Chicano & Eastern Uinois
Fransville & Terre Haute Railroad
Chicago & Alton
United States
Sims
North Dakota launches as first Dreadnaught battleship
Quincy Massachusetts launched the North Dakota at Fore River Shipyard at 12 27 PM with over 10 000 spectators from two states and the national government. The vessel is hailed as an era defining American battleship bigger swifter and deadlier than British designs and a major naval advance.
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Quincy
Mass
North Dakota
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy Point
Great Britain
Brazil
England
Monitor
Earthquakes Roar Through Death Valley Mining District
San Bernardino Cal November reports a sequence of earthquakes in Death Valley and surrounding country. Three weeks of daily tremors peaked last Wednesday before daylight with miners fleeing the district. Samuel Lawrence, an early reporter, recalls one or two temblors daily, all but the latest described as light. Underground rivers shifting in the great sink are believed to have altered underground conduits, and some miners predict waters once gushing in the valley may reappear soon over the arid sands.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Novih
Death Valley
Samuel Lawrence
Northwestern Investment declares 12.76 percent dividend for NP stock
Word reaches Northern Pacific directors that the extra dividend of 11.26 dollars per share will be paid December 4 to all Northern Pacific stockholders. The 420 percent dividend totals 2,775,000 dollars and stems from the Northwestern Investment company formed after the Northern Pacific reorganization in 1897.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific Directo
Northwestern Improvement Company
Northern Pacific
Northwestern Investment Company
Improvement Company
Red Cross Officers Petition Taft on Pacific Fleet
California branch of the American National Red Cross sent a request to president-elect Taft urging retention of the Pacific fleet in the Pacific and augmentation by the Atlantic fleet. Taft leads the Red Cross nationwide and the group seeks influence with him.
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Shipa
Pacific
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Taft
California
American National Red Cross Society
Nations Avert War By Signing France Germany Pact
Voris Nov 11 reports a threatened rupture between Germany and France was prevented with the signing of an accord by their representatives ending the Cas Blanca dispute. The agreement marks a significant easing of tension between the two nations and advances regional stability.
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Voris
Germany
France
Cas Blanca
Ex-Con Shooter Strikes during Heney Bribery Trial
In San Francisco a shot rang out in court as ex convict Haas opened fire at Assistant District Attorney Heney amid the bribery trial. Heney survived. the assailant was restrained, and the court moved to restore order as witnesses and reporters rushed to cover the dramatic attack.
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San Francisco
Franciseco
Haulsistant
Fe Heney
Dia
Counics Haas
Alialy
Ith
Eation
Tone
Heney
Ruel
King
McCabe
John Foley
Ast
van Nese Avenue
Ach
Hans
Rwef
Gap Hal
Tral Emergency Hospital
Siaudge Lawler
St. Francis Hotel
Vic
Thitlet
Gallagher
Heney Used Own Money in Graft Trials
Fragmented report from Salem Oregon dated November 14 describes Heney claiming he spent over 620 000 of his own money to finance graft trials. He states Mahon of Salem urged him to pursue the case and that Heney asked the attorney about the justification of years of life and earnings.
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Heney
Salem
Eney
Anorney
Mahon
Wichtabet
Independence Party wins all seven seats in San Juan return
Election returns from San Juan Puerto Rico show the Independence Party carrying all seven island seats. The Linioniat independence and sell-gov appears in fragmented text.
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Independance
San Juan
P. R
Island
Linioniat
Independence
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