Aviation events and world affairs mix in chaotic downtown coverage
A scrambled aviation day report highlights contests in Los Angeles and Chicago, a fatal blasting accident on the Oregon Trunk, Cardinal Satolli’s death, Pinchot successor Potter’s remarks, and various political and international notes including Morgan rumors, Hugo to the Protectorate, and Taft’s upcoming address. The bulletin also notes a man killed and Italian laborers wounded, a big balloon journey, and a comet tail forecast.
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Oregon
France Favors Open Door Policy in Manchuria
Paris reports that France supports preserving China’s sovereignty and the open door in Manchuria while doubting Knox’s ability to maintain his position. The article notes French preference for US and Japanese alignment and ongoing tension over Russia, Japan, and China, with cautious expectations for policy shifts.
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France
Manchuria
Ney
Russia
Japan
the United
Mafin
Gil Blas
U. States
United
China
Millions Post Postal Gain Reported for Fiscal Year
Postmaster General Chases P Seabee releases figures showing gross postal revenue soared to 631 percent higher than last year, with payroll and fourth class postmasters retention cited as standard policy. Grandfield advocates 30 days annual leave for clerks and carriers and outlines office class promotions based on compensation.
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Chases P. Seabee
Grandfield
Potter Promises Western Harmony in Policy Shift
In Cheyenne on January 11 A F Potter argued his war and Washington policy would align with western interests. He claimed his plan favors western industries and aims to bring regional harmony, seeking closer relations between the west and federal policy.
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Cheyenne
A. F. Potter
Washington
unclear text about German support and Russian assent
Fragmentary report discusses Mancherah talbways railways and hopes for German backing and Russian assent through W Rockhill. Mentions Russian approval as key to realizing the scheme and cites a Peterburg associate.
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Mancherah' Talbways
W. Rockhill
Ambaranten 2S
Peterburg
Pacific Railway President Questions Oregon Line Costs
B and B Lyte president of the Pacific Railway and Navigation company questions a Astoria report claiming the line would cost 40 000 per mile and be impractical due to curves and grade. He notes the project may require 4 000 000 and says the company does not own timber in the district, while logging prospects are uncertain.
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Pacific Railway
tSeean Portland
B& B. Lyte
Pacific Railway & Navigation Company
Astoria
Pepe Reeset
Lytle Bold
Land ready for water aid projects in Malheur County
Proposals plan to extend irrigation via Malheur river and the Oughes project to arid lands in Malheur County. County court accepted petitions December 5 seeking district creation while awaiting owner consent to join the district and bonds for funding.
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County Court
Malheur County
Yale
Malheur
Replacements Costly in Masonic District Highway Works
The section was replaced at great cost to the companies. A new four story Masonic building was constructed at a cost of $17,000. About two miles of new 12 foot cement sidewalks were laid in the paved district.
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Masonic
Main Line and Feeder Expansion Planned
The plan calls for a 20 mile main line consisting of four wires and additional feeders. The project includes extensive feeder additions beyond the main transmission line.
Armory Funding Sought by Marion County Official
F W Settiemier, captain of the Iowa National Guard, petitioned Marion County Court for 810000 to finance an armory in Woodburn claiming the state military seeks the facility. He asserts the county is obliged to provide funds for the proposed armory project.
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Woodburn
F. W. Settiemier
I. National Guard
Wallowa Postoffice Upgraded in 3rd Class List
Wallowa post office placed in the third class list effective January 1. Postmaster Tulley will receive a salary increase to 1200 per year due to rising business.
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Wallowa
Tulley
Wallowa County Lumber Industry Grows Rapidly in 1909
Wallowa County saw a rapid expansion of its lumber industry in 1909 from three small mills to ten, with several capable of 20,000 feet per day. The largest mill in Wallowa is a modern band mill with 50,000 feet daily capacity. The sector is expected to market about 20,000,000 feet annually, transforming the town. A modern courthouse was completed in Enterprise within the past year.
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Wallowa
Enterprise
Pendleton Debates to Start in January Evening
Pendleton High School opens its preliminary debating series on the evening of January 14. The league schedules multiple sessions to determine advancing teams and contestants for the upcoming school year.
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Pendleton
Landmark Planted at Tichenor Farm in June
Clatskanie area reports E. D. Tichenor showing new land on June 1 after clearing. Only one plowing had been done when the crop was marketed at good prices.
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Clatskanie
E. D. Tichenor
Wholesale Price Snapshot From Oregon Markets
A garbled market roundup lists varied prices for agricultural goods including Bluestem wheat at 1.20 and red Russian at 1.09 per unit, barley-feed 16, grain hay at 39c, and Sedin creamery at 34 89c per pound. It also shows butter fat around 15.44 to 16 per pound, eggs at 41 42c per dozen, pork at 10 per pound, veal at 11 to 13c, and numerous fruits and vegetables with scattered figures.
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Sedin Creamery
Itry
Oregon
Carlosd
Tage
Stockers
Wethers
Taleba
Fae
Aod Toolib
Lamb
Mew Plans First US Aviation Meet at Los Angeles Field
In Los Angeles a wide level field near the coast hosts the first American aviation meet. A 40 foot grandstand rises above the trial grounds while tents line the area for machinists and crews. The army dirigible balloons are noted and a land grant tale about Juan Jose Dominguez is briefly referenced.
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Los Angeles
America
Pacifico Elestrie
Pacific Coast
United States Army
Juan Jose Dominguez
The
Spain
Balloon New York lands in Glendale valley after aviation meet entry
The balloon New York carrying owner Clifford B Harmon Mia Alvin French and her niece Jean French with pilots George B Harrison and George Duessler landed at Casaverdugs in the Glendale valley at 4 47 pm after a flight described as smooth with altitude reaching around 5000 feet.
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Los Angeles
New York
Clifford B. Harmon
Mia Alvin French
Jean French
George B. Harrison
George Duessler
Casaverdugs
Glendale Valley
Bean
Seine
Awn
Duessler
Nonpartisan Boston Campaign Sees Record Spending
Boston residents prepare for Tuesday’s mayoral election under a new nonpartisan plan. Spending by three candidates nears half a million dollars, with one candidate reportedly over two hundred dollars and others around five thousand, as observers note the absence of party ties shaping voter choice.
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Boston
Mass
New Order of Things
al F
Oe Bertanna
Eam
Smithsonian team pursues white rhinoceros on Bar-Elabel river
White Rhino hit Begzn Butiaba on Jan 10 as Smithsonian scientists arrive to search the Bar-Elabel river area. The expedition reports 200 jonas remaining on Topaskate to aid in locating the elusive white rhinoceros.
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Begzn
Butiaba
Smithsonian African Scientification
Ee Tee
Bar-Elabel River
Topaskate
Lynchings Spark Debate Over Mob Justice in Town
The report argues the lawless element did not drive the lynchings and no innocent man died by mob hands. Salzner is accused of harming his wife, while James Newhap is tied to another alleged crime involving Miss Pelley.
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Henry Galen
Will James
Salzner
Mares
James
Pinchot Is Removed From Forestry Service
President Taft dismissed Gifford Pinchot chief forester for insubordination as associate forester Overton Price and assistant Alexander Shaw quit in solidarity. Taft debated delaying action on Pinchot’s alleged executive order violation while an inquiry looms, as tensions rise in Washington with Senate and House factions adopting an investigative stance.
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Washington
Gifford
Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Taft
Overton W. Price
Alexander ©. Shaw
Forestry Bureau
Lenin
Senate
Con
Dolliver
House of Representatives
Eee
Cardinal Satolli Dies After Prolonged Illness
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Satolli at 4 a.m. after a two week decline. The church prepared the last rites as his long career in America and the church’s mission were noted in dispatches from Rome.
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Rome
Cardinal Satolli
America
Italy Names Ambassador to the United States
Berne Jan 8 The Marquis Cusani Confasoneri who has served three years as Italian minister to Switzerland is named ambassador to the United States succeeding Baron Mayor des Planches. The Marquis his son and daughter are widely regarded here and are noted in social circles.
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Italy
Berne
Cusani- Confasioneri
Switzerland
Mayor Des Planches
Aire
Ee Ezetor Emmanuel
Nitrate Trust Orgas of Wee and World Bank Reference
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Nitrate Trust figures and a bank tied to worldwide operations. Mentions Decie P Morgan and New Brann with possible saltpeter age and a pending pursuit. Content is unclear and reads as damaged notes with several incompletely formed names and terms.
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Nitrate Trust Orgas
Wee
Decie P. Morgan
New
Brann
Saal
Sheptien
Shopuien to Join Strike Amid Union Vote
St Paul reports Thomas von Leer district dent of the Machinists union says a strike vote has been authorized. Details indicate workers across the shop are prepared to join the action if negotiations fail.
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Shopuien
St. Paul
Thomas von Leer
Dent
The
Machinists Union
Women Pay Guilty Fines in Court Case
A transcript fragment shows two women each paying fines of 97500 after pleading guilty to a charge involving an ad scheme. The court proceeding references Weber and Ka ort as participants in the matter.
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K. Weber
Ka Ort
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