Panorama of Global Events From Newspapers Abroad
A collage of short items notes Harriman railway influence, Japanese fleet fears in Los Angeles, US requests to Persia, Castro insults to U S agents, Niagara ice jam growth, Northwestern railhead in Porchland, a young Illinois heir enlisting, Oregon Baker City electric line plan, H G Scott declines Mexico ambassadorship, Abdul Hamid birth and sultanate, Colorado irrigation launch, Nevada ex senator Stewart dies, Collier’s publisher dead, Patten wheat fortune, Modjenka estate dwindling, Goebel case, Lisbon earthquake panic, Illinois hat size bill with stuffed animals, Ladd farm Portland sale, 462 acres sold for 2 million, Kansas corn acreage drop, American women at risk in Asiatic Turkey, transatlantic liner rate cuts, Texas prairie fires, opening a bank account for newborns, American Publishers seek lower paper duty, big hats censured at Chicago, Taft lock-type article, Ballinger rights of way, pope against women suffrage, Roosevelt in Mombasa, Canadian Northern railroad work, arcades west of the Rockies, European powers favor Persia intervention, Texas tornado damage, jury troubles in Hains case, potential disease epidemic from Niagara blockage, Helen Boyle identified, army officer insult to flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Besicee
Publishers’ Association
Senate
University of Chicago
Taft
Ballinger
Suf Roosevelt
Mombasa
Africa
Slaughter in Asiatic Turkey Spurs Allied Relief Efforts
News from Beirut reports thousands killed as powers struggle to halt massacres in the Turkish front. A siege state worsens famine while British French and German ships patrol coastlines and marines are deployed to key towns. Missionary aid with 450 Turkish troops reaches Deury tel near an Armenian village besieged by Kurdish and Circassian forces.
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Turkey
Beirut
Rey
Jules Ferry
Latakia
Alexandretta
Kennedy
Deurytel
Ond
Quake Kills Many as Lisbon Feels Aftershock
Lisbon experiences a powerful earthquake with widespread damage in outlying towns Benvento Samosa and Santo Estevan reporting 39 dead 100 injured and 120 missing. Officials and aid workers mobilize with provisions blankets tents and hospital trains to support 4000 homeless residents and relief efforts begin with a 100000 relief vote.
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Lisbon
Benevento
Samosa
Santo Estevan
Manuel
Duke of
Oporto
Northern Pacific moves west for survey toward Lolo Pass
A survey party starts from Missoula heading toward the Lolo river with supplies for a long expedition. The party is believed to be moving along the route once chosen by the Northern Pacific for a Mis soula Lewiston right of way. Competing teams from the Union Pacific have been active in the Bitter Root mountains on the Idaho side for weeks.
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Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Lolo River
Lewiston
Bitter Root Mountains
Union Pacific
Explosion Flattens Part Of St Louis Cathedral In New Orleans
A bomb in the south tower of St Louis Cathedral shook the church in New Orleans as a priest a woman and a child stood nearby. The blast caused about 2000 dollars in damage and no injuries were reported. The cathedral, built during the Spanish regime, is a noted historic church.
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Wrecks Historic Church
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
United States
Louisiana
2000 Dead at Constantinople in April Fighting
The Standard reports about 2,000 killed in Constantinople during April conflicts. Losses were heaviest on the Constitutionalists who attacked openly. The Sultan was accompanied by the grand vizier the war minister and two throne heirs Mohammed Rechad Effendi Yunsif Izzedine.
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Constantinople
London
Standard
Mohammed Rechad Effendi Yunsif Izzedine
Cruisers Head to Manila via Pacific Squadron Route
It is understood American cruisers North Carolina and Mantana left yesterday for Turkish waters and will, after the Turkish troubles are settled, continue on to Manila as part of the Pacific cruiser squadron.
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Manila
Guantanamo Bay
North Carolina
Mantana
Pacific
Taft Receives Invitation for Gunnison Irrigation Event
Taft is to receive a formal invitation from Montrose Colorado for attendance at the Gunnison Tunnel irrigation exercises. The invitation notes the great government irrigation project and the forthcoming reception in the area.
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Taft
Montrose
Colo
Gunnison Tunnel
Oregon State Funds Delayed by Attorney General Ruling
Salem reports indicate an $80,000 annual increase in Oregon Agricultural College funding will not be available until 1910. President Weatherford and Regents Cotton and Ackerman met with the attorney general, who said funds from the increase cannot be drawn this year. Regents argue the rise is needed to accommodate growing student numbers.
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Salem
Oregon Agricultural Lege
Weatherford
W. W. Cotton
J. H. Ackerman
Regent’s Committee
Oregon school laws pamphlet ready for distribution
Ten thousand eighty copies of the school laws of Oregon will be printed and distributed from the state superintendent’s office. Each school district, each legislator, libraries, and public officials will receive copies. distribution is expected around May 1.
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Salem
Oregon
Sins Des Geas
Executor files final account in Dignam estate
Salem judge P H d Arcy records final account as executor for Joseph Dignam pioneer resident who died a year ago. Dignam bequeathed his entire savings to Sacred Heart academy, netting the school 12292. Dignam, a spinner, worked for Willamette Manufacturing Co, an early woolen mill west of the Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
P. H. d’Arcy
Joseph Dignam
Dignam
Sacred Heart Academy
Willamette Manufacturing Company
Rocky Mountains
Potatoes Draw Big Money For Klamath Farmer
Elmer Applegate farms 17 acres south of Klamath Falls and plans to plant potatoes this year. Last year he averaged 400 dollars per acre after expenses with yields over 800 bushels per acre.
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Klamath Falls
Klamath County
Elmer Applegate
Central Begins Survey From Hunt Siding To La Grande
The Central Railway of Oregon. bought in bankruptcy sale by Eastern capitalists, starts preliminary survey from Hunt Siding near Cove across the Grand Ronde valley to La Grande. Plans to extend to Pendleton and Walla Walla via the Blue Mountains after securing right of way.
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Central
la Grande
Central Railway of
Oregon
Eastern Capitalists
Hunt Siding
Cove
Grand Ronde Valley
Blue Mountains
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Swift Plant to Build Warehouse in Medford
Medford Swift & Co will establish a warehouse in Medford with construction starting within three weeks. The company has leased railroad land for a building 100 by 180 feet, making Medford the distribution point for all Southern Oregon Swift wares.
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Swift
Medford
Swift & Co
Oregon
Lumber Scarcity Hits Klamath Falls Building Trade
Amid strong winter demand the Klamath Falls area reports a severe lumber shortage. Only about 1000 feet of common grade timber remains in the city with nearly half already cut for box lumber production.
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Klamath
Klamath Falls
Elgin Prepares for Annual Horse Show on May 15
Elgin residents gear up for the annual horse show set for May 15. The event has grown in favor and improved the grade of horses. E. W. Mack, the new local druggist, has secured 160 acres of stump land five miles north of Elgin to be planted as an orchard this fall.
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Elgin
E. W. Mack
New Mill for Forest Grove
Work on a new mill in Forest Grove proceeds at Loyned and Moore sites. The project advances with local operators and engineers planning the factory layout and production start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Grove
Loyned & Moore
Oedenaaaia
Date for Hearing Set on Double Deck Stock Car Issue
Hearing scheduled for May 11 at 11 A M in Salem to review the double deck dates on stock cars. Investigation affects all lines operating in Oregon.
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Omenez Tame Ener
Salem
Oregon
Coos Bay Port Issue Wins Raised Seats in Legislature
In Coos Bay area elections, the Marshfield region reports a decisive victory for port funding measures. Local leaders credit broad support from residents and regional businesses.
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Coos Bay
Ditch Provest Blocked by Private Interests in Malheur County
Private interests oppose the government Malheur project ditch segment arguing it would rise 30 feet and delay completion. Clinton Hurt interests of Boise back the move seeking deferment while Nyssa, Owyhee residents petition the reclamation department.
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Thon
Ces
Provin
Owyhee Valley
Reclamation Department
Malheur
Clinton-Hurt
Boise
Twin Falls
C. E. S. Wood
Nyssa
Owyhee
Yakiman Buys Oregon Sheep and Bonded Trade
A. Wright of North Yakima pur chased 6 600 wethers at about 25 000 in Oregon. Yakima buyers near completion on a deal for over 10 000 more sheep. The Lee Brothers own a noted band in Eastern ton and sold it.
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Yakiman
Oregon
Celeanee
A. Wright
North Yakima
Ing
Yakima
Mr. Lee
Easternton
Lee Brothers
Big Stock Farm Sold Near Burnt Ranch Oregon
Fossil Connelly’s stock farm near Burnt Ranch Wheeler county was sold to Charles Hutchins of Perce Idaho. The 2560 acre ranch includes about 500 acres alfalfa land 30000 worth of sheep cattle and horses and exclusive water rights. It lies 25 miles southeast of Shaniko a principal wool market in Oregon and the new owner has already taken possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connelly
Burnt Ranch
Wheeler County
Charles Hutchins
Perce
Idaho
Shaniko
Cipal
Oregon
Elgin Loses Wool Sales Dates This Season
Pendleton Elgin will not host wool sale dates this season as the executive committee of the State Wool association cancels Elgin listings. July 6 is allocated to Enterprise. The Wallowa railroad construction reduces wool freighting needs, prompting the change.
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Elgin
Pendleton
State Wool Association
Enterprise
Wallowa
Baker City to Host Annual Baker County Horse Show
Baker City will host the Baker County annual horse show on May 1 with the Baker City Concert Band providing music. Prizes will be awarded for best single and pair teams, and the event includes parades and additional features.
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Baker
Wool Sells for 14 Cents in Arlington Sale
Arlington reports a phenomenal wool sale with Pat Farley selling 18 000 pounds at 14 cents per pound. Last year the same amount brought 544 cents. The price rise is attributed mainly to improved quality from climatic conditions.
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Pendleton
Arlington
Pat Farley
Portland Markets Report of Farm Produce and Prices
Market summary lists prices for wheat oats barley and other grains at Willamette and Eastern Oregon. Includes apples potatoes vegetables butter poultry veal and various live stock quotes with grades and per unit amounts.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Live Stock Show Prep at Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo
Sheds and paddocks are under construction on the Alaska- Yukon- Pacific grounds for a vast live stock show led by F A Welch. The Shorthorn cattle show is expected to be among the largest in the United States with premiums totaling 2600 cash and 10000 in cups cash and medals from breeders associations to attract exhibitors.
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F. A. Welch
United States
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Chicago
Exposition Livestock Department
Police at Bargain Riot in New York Store Frenzy
Police dispersed a large crowd at New York shops after women surged toward bargain sales. Reserves and mounted officers used clubs to restore order as thousands packed Broadway before official opening.
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New York
Broadway
Ission
Wanda
Sultan Abdul Hamid Surrenders to Young Turk Army
In Constantinople the Yildiz surrendered to the Young Turks after palace guards and loyal troops clashed. Sultan Abdul Hamid remained at Yildiz Kiosk with his ministers as battle losses mounted and reports stated the sultan ordered no resistance.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Ildiz
Railroad Taxes Prompt Large Gold Pile in California Office
In Sacramento on April 26 a gold pyramid totaling 949,406 dollars was stacked in State Treasurer Williams office, representing state payments from four railroads. The Pullman Car Company owes 60,201 dollars, contesting state tax authority in court.
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Sacramento
Cal
Williams
Pullman Car Company
Governor General James F. Smith to Leave Manila May 8
General James F. Kier of the Philippines prepares to depart Manila on May 8 for Yokohama aboard the Miealets. He will seek a six months leave of absence and return to duties in Washington. President Taft may appoint W Cameron Forbes vice governor to the governorship.
Powers pardoned man found in Kittanning business college
Pittsburg April 26. John Powers, pardoned by Governor Wilson of Kentucky for the Goethel murder, is not in Honduras as reported. He is in Kittanning Pa in charge of a business college and revealed his pardon upon learning of it this morning.
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Pittsburg
John Powers
Wilson
Kentucky
Goethel
Caleb Powers
Honduras
Kittanning
Powers
Jay Christie
Waters Pierce Oil Company Pays Large Fine
Austin April 26 The Waters Pierce Oil Company settled the long running state action by paying nearly $2,000 in what is described as the largest corporate fine to date. The payment ends the litigation against the oil firm.
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Waters-Pierce
Austin
Tex
Waters- Pierce Ol
Ar Ea
ADVANCE ON PALACE Dives into Constantinople Clash
Massive crowds flood the foreign embassy area as fighting erupts in Constantinople between General Mahmoud Schefket's army of investment and sultan loyal troops. The Constitutional forces push toward Yildiz Kiosk while refugees are reassured and sent home. Salonica dispatch notes a plan to seek a decree from the Sheik Ul Islam on Mohammed Rechad Effendi.
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Constantinople
Army of Investment
Mahmoud Schefket
Pera
Yildis
Salonica
Sheiket
Sheik-Ul-Islam
Mohammed Rechad Effendi
Sunday Opening For Fair by A Y P Directors
Seattle April 24 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific directors vote to open fair gates on Sunday. Weekday hours 8:30 am to midnight. Sundays 1 pm to midnight. Move avoids federal loan influence and allows Pay Streak to operate with no loud ballyhoo. Government building stays closed though exhibitors may choose to close.
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Seattle
United States
Congress
Ballyhoo
Castro Sees American Plot On Venezuelan Crisis
At St Nazaire on April 24 Cipriano Castro the deposed Venezuelan president arrived aboard the steamship Versailles. He told a newspaper correspondent from his cabin that the United States is meddling and threatens warships to follow his movements. He warned Venezuela would be lost if the people submit to foreign influence. He said he felt a prisoner of war about his future plans.
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St. Nazaire
Versailles
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Senor Castro
United States
Delays in Graft Trials in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on April 24 ex Chief of Police Thomas H. Broadhead and ex Police Commissioner Samuel K. Schenck were arraigned amid grand jury graft probes. Technical objections delayed hearings with cases set for next Tuesday. Broadhead faces a $1000 bribe charge and Schenck accused of attempting to bribe the city prosecutor.
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Los Angeles
Thomas H. A Broadhead
Samuel K
Broadhead
Schenck
Asiatics Seen as Labor Aids in Hawaiian Development
In Los Angeles on April 24, Prince Cupid the Hawaiian delegate to Congress argued that Hawaiians and Americans will not work in the fields, so Asiatics are the only means to develop the islands. He claimed Asiatics are essential for leveraging Hawaiian resources and economic growth.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ten Anaole
Prince Cupid
Congress
Cunard Line Faces War Pressure at Annual Meeting
In Liverpool on April 24 presiding at the Cunard Line annual meeting Sir William briefed on wartime strain. He discussed company challenges and anticipated impacts of the conflict on transatlantic routes and wartime operations.
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Cunard Line
Liverpool
Cunard
Greg
William
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Harrimah
Persia
Tabriz
Castro
Niagara
Porchland
Northwestern Construction
Harriman Lines
Illinois
Baker City
H. W. Scott
Mexico
Colorado
Stewart
Nevada
P. F. Collier
Collier’s Weekly
Patten
Modjenka
Great Britain
Senate Orden
Ilinois
Portland
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Texas
Canadian Northern Railroad
Peter C. Hains
Miagara River
William D
oPternets
Asia Minor
Portugal
Lolo Pass
Malheur County
Portland Markets
Mississippi
Sultan
Young Turk
Alias
Advange
Young Turks
Abdal
Kathrone
Mohammed
A.Y.P
Uncle Sam
South America
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