Black sands of Columbia river show rich ore value
Dr. David T. Day announces successful experiments at Lewie and Clark exposition confirming black sand near the Columbia river mouth contains valuable minerals. Concentrating the sand yields magnetite and other minerals worth about $7 per ton, with iron paying costs and leaving profit. deeper sands appear richer.
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Portland
David T. Day
Division of Mining and Mineral Resources of
The
United States
Columbia River
Day
Workmen from Martinique Forced Off Ship After Vaccination Clash
About 500 Martinique canal workers, brought to Colon by the French steamer Verogilles, resisted landing and vaccination under American sanitary rules. Police clashed with them, clubbing several, as guards held the ship. The French consul in Colon said the workers came under a canal emigration guarantee for pay, quarters, and medical care.
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Verogilles
Martiniage
Points
Ily
Verenilles
Panama
Colon
M. Bonheury
Martinique
Canal Sone
Army stores burn at Hiroshima destroying temporary buildings
A fire at an army storehouse in Hiroshima began at 1 o clock and raged for over three hours destroying 20 temporary buildings and contents mainly provisions and clothing. Much clothing had been removed from a new storehouse prior to the blaze. No loss of life reported and authorities said damage was likely light. A later telegram noted the fire still burning at 1 PM.
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Tokio
Hiroshima
Hiroehima
Indictment in land fraud case debated in federal court
Willard N. Jones Thaddeue Potter and Ira Wade face a federal conspiracy to defraud the government case in Portland as defense moves challenge the indictment on statute of limitations grounds. Judge Hunt heard arguments and will rule tomorrow on whether the defense can derail prosecution.
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Portland
Willard N. Jones
Thaddeue
Potter
Ira Wade
Hunt
Bank robbery confessed by clerk at Haile & Stiegus
Henry A Leonard a 24 year old clerk at 90 Broad Street confessed to stealing 359000 in securities from the National City bank last Wednesday. He lived with his parents at 5666 East 196th Street and said he forged the theft to expose bank guard weaknesses. All securities were recovered.
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York
Henry A. Leonard
Haile & Bstiegus
Broad Street
National City Bank
Leonard
East 196Th Street
New York
Train Held Up Near Ballard In Edmonds Standoff
Great Northern overland train from Benat tice was halted at 8 45 pm as baggage and express cars were dynamited half a mile east of mile past ten about five miles from Ballard. Three men suspected, two boys joined later. reports delayed to the box office.
Typhoon Ravages Manila Area Facing Hunger and Loss
Reports from Manila on the recent violent typhoon indicate thousands dead and many more starving as telegraph lines remain down. Early damage estimates place losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, threatening the agricultural sector and regional livelihoods. Extensive relief actions will be required by authorities.
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Manila
Wright Expected to Resign as Philippine Governor
In San Francisco key Taft partisans say General James F. Smith on the Philippines Supreme bench will likely become governor of the islands. Luke E. Wright of Memphis is said to resign at Roosevelt's request, with November arrival noted for his Memphis and Washington trip. The retirement is described by Taft supporters as the true motive.
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San Francisco
Taft Party
James F. Smith
Supreme Bench of the
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Luke E. Wright
Memphis
Tenn
Rooscvelt
Taft
Wright
Washington
Cald
Islands
Portland Celebrates Lewie and Clark Expo Attendance Surges
An immense Portland throng on October 2 brought the city's hour of triumph at the Lewie and Clark exposition. Attendance reached 88,133 amid drizzle and cool temps, with forecasts of 100,000 possible. The populace moved as one in a patriotic outpouring despite poor weather.
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Portland
Itia
Dowie Paralyzed Before Departure to Mexico
John A. Dowle, Chicago veteran and founder of Zion City and the Christian Catholic church, announces paralysis on one side before departing for Mexico. Dowie, born near Edinburgh in 1847, attributes his illness to overwork and bids farewell, not expecting recovery. He will proceed to Dallas, Texas, today.
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John A. Dowle
Chicago
Johan Alexander Dowle
Christian Catholic Church In
Zion
Zion Citl
Mexico
Dewie
Edinburgh
Scotland
Arrival at Hedeida Promises Swift Settlement
British regime asserts control after arrests of culprits in Hedeida Yemen. Proclaims penalties for owners linked to the incident as authorities move to restore order in the troubled Turk ish Arabia region.
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Brien
Hedeida
Yemen
Turkish Arabia
Eruleer Fou
Southern Pacific Oregon Lines Describe Elegant Obs erve Cars
Southern Pacific announces fine vestibule trains with chair cars and Pullman sleeping cars on Oregon Lines. Elegant observe cars offered for passenger comfort and travel.
The Route to California And Points in New Mexico Arizona Texas Louisiana
A historic notice outlines a travel route heading to California and nearby territories. It lists pathways through New Mexico Arizona Texas and Louisiana with reference to regional connections and destinations along the way.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Train Schedule From Portland and San Francisco
Schedule of trains leaves and arrives at Portland and San Francisco with times including 6:30am 8:30 pm 8:00pm 7:38am and 11:00pm 10:00am 7:30am for connections at Drain. Falls information and advertising matter. Contact any Southern Pacific agent or address.
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Portland
Drain
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
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