Dems and world items mix in day’s news brief
The day’s dispatches report Pittsburg streetcar men striking, Roosevelt's weight change, Castro in Spain, and Cardinal Satolli gravely ill. Hawaii sugar planters refuse concessions to Japanese strikers while New York campaigns against the common house fly. Local and national items include Folk for Missouri governor, Israelian and Moroccan unrest, and Rockefellers advancing in Standard Oil.
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Roosevelt
White House
Castro
Spain
Cardinal Satolli
Explosion Wrecks Clark Street Alley in Central City
Police suspect a boy linked to gambling as the cause after a blast damaged the rear entrance to Powers and Lambert in an alley behind the central telephone exchange. Two Clark Street restaurants were blown into the street and the exchange ceased night operations. Madden associates in building trades and Tennessy’s gambling cash register store figure in the scene with prior raids and a year old blast nearby.
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Tata Son Seas Oas
Saboy
Clark Street
Powers & Lambert
Martin B. Madden
Madden
Mont Tenneszs
Tenness’ Place
Alaska Road Opens to Interior Trade in 1910
Seattle report quotes W Eccles president of Copper River and Northwestern railroad predicting the line to Cordova Alaska will open in 1910. He says a rush of settlers will flow inland as the road removes hardships. The line plans a 50 mile spur to access new gold fields once land titles are secured.
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Seattle
Wash
W. Eccles
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Cordova
Alaska
Jodk
Othr
Morgan and Guggenheim
Copper River & Northwestern
Eccles
Estes
Norway
Sweden
Operaon
Injunction Granted Over Crater Lake Road Plan
Oregon court blocks Crater Lake road project citing local and special act issues. Judge Galloway’s ruling parallels a Supreme Court stance, noting the act covers only two counties and binds state credit beyond fifty thousand dollars. The Portage Railway Commission officials in Salem report the line's strong business and eventual self sufficiency.
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Crater Lake
Supreme Court
Prevy
Galloway
Crater Lake National Park
Medford
Jackson County
Thhe Klamath Falls
Klamath County
Arse Crawford
Big Eddy
Dalles
W. J. Marriner
L. A. Lewis
Portage Railway Commission
Salem
Will Build North Extension Toward Klamath Falls
Rumors say Harriman will extend the California and Northwestern line north from Klamath Falls. A 25 mile roadbed northward is reportedly let, with the track to reach upper Elevate Lake and connect to lake boats. dredges will be moved from dyke work to dock and grade construction.
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Klamath Falls
California
Upper Elewate Lake
Southern Pacific
Erickson & Peterson
Canadian board asserts jurisdiction over through traffic on White Pass route
Ottawa June 29 The board of railway commissioners for Canada issues a landmark judgment allowing Canadian authority over railway systems originating in the United States. The Dawson board of trade had challenged excessive rates on the White Pass and Yukon railroad but the decision confirms jurisdiction over through traffic received at Skagway or White Horse and along the line up to the international boundary.
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Ottawa
Ont
Board of Railway Commissioners For Canada
Canada
United States
Dawson Board of Trade
White Pass & Yukon
Mabee
Skagway
White Horse
Alaska
British Columbia
Medford Club Advances Crater Lake Road Appeal
The Medford Commercial club voted $200 to pursue the Crater Lake road case to the Supreme Court. The funds cover court costs as attorneys prepare the appeal from Judge Galloway’s Marion county court ruling that the act is unconstitutional. Action to be filed promptly.
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Medford
Sumpter Valley extension backed by $10000 bonus
In Baker City the final $10000 bonus for extending the Sumpter Valley railroad was reported from the John Day valley. David Eccles ordered construction crews to interior grading and track laying. The Isthmian Canal Commission sought 2000 pieces of fir and pine for Panama work. New Carnegie library opening celebrated in Baker City with a Baker Concert Band performance and speeches by Mayor Pullman, Prof J A Churchill, and C A Johns.
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Baker City
Sumpter Valley Railroad
John Day Valley
David Eccles
Canal Commission
Portland
Isthmian Canal Commission
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Library
Baker Concert Band
Pullman
J. A. Churchill
C. A. Johns
Lane County Farmers Hopeful As Crops Prosper
Cottage Grove reports a busy week across Lane County with rains lifting farmer spirits. The fruit outlook improves daily and continued showers could push this area past last year in crops. Wheat oats vetch and barley look good while berry crop comes in on schedule and haying begins.
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Cottage Grove
Lane County
Railroads Planned From Willamette Valley to Coast
Three firms filed articles of incorporation in the past week to build railroads from Willamette valley points to the Pacific coast. Two projects target the Coos Bay area and one aims for Lincoln County.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Pacific Coast
Coos Bay Country
Lincoln County
Linn County Funds Show Healthy May Balance
Albany The county funds of Linn county are in excellent condition with a monthly balance of 132652.62. May 1 totals from the books of County Treasurer Francis Resources-Balance 140350.73 received from all sources 4640.64 total 145000.87. Disbursements General fund warrants 7589.36 road fund warrants 4660.97 school fund warrants 94.90 institute warrants 2.50 total 12547.72.
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Albany
Linn County
Francis Resources
Governor to appoint delegates for Jacksonville meeting
Salem reports Governor Benson will name a number of delegates to attend the Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway association meeting in Jacksonville Florida this fall.
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Salem
Moros Fall in Battle Near Manila
Operations against Jikiri's Moro band by Sixth Cavalry detachments have continued for 30 days. Jikiri evades capture though several engagements yielded results. Pursuit remains active with prospects of restaging efforts to trap the leader.
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Moros
Manila
Jikiri
Morolus
Des
Anderson
Sixth Cavalry
porsaltanaPeapect
Apt
Agricultural price list roundup for grains fruits and livestock
List of farm prices including wheat at various towns from Bluestem to valley and Oregon milled products. corn, oats, hay timothy, fruits apples strawberries cherries gooseberries currants. vegetables asparagus lettuce onions parsley radishes etc. butter poultry pork veal wool cattle prices with ranges for steers cows calves bulls and lambs. 1909 contract prices for hemp and sheep.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
China
Record strawberry plant bears 800 berries in field
A strawberry plant near Mike Abner’s field is said to set a remarkable 800 berries, a prolific yield for its variety. The plant grows on a single root, spreading across a wide area with no unusual cultivation observed.
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Mike Abner
Death of Chi Li viceroy Yang Shih Siang in Tientsin
Yang Shih Siang, viceroy of Chi Li, died in Tientsin from apoplectic stroke after weeks of anxiety and heavy work related to the emperor's supervision. The loss shifts power near Yuan Shih Kai and affects the metropolitan province.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Yang Shih Siang
Chi-Li
Yang Shih Liang
Yuan Shih Kai
Ontario Bridge Begins With Thornberg Arrival
A. C. Thornberg of Minneapolis Steel & Machinery arrived in Ontario to supervise the Idaho Oregon interstate bridge across the Snake River. Preliminary work has started and a full crew is expected within a week or ten days to begin the structure.
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Ontario
A. C. Thornberg
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
Idaho-Oregon
The
Snake
Venezuela Grants Concession to Orinoco Company
Caracas June 29 The cabinet approved the draft concession to the Orinoco corporation recently arranged between Rudolph Venezuelan commission. The deal allows extended work by the company on a large scale.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Orinoco Corporation
Rudolph Venezuelan Commission
Weather Lifts Wheat Prospects in Wheeler County
Damp conditions with heavy showers over the past week favored crop prospects in Wheeler County. Some grain failed to rally in stable lots, but pre harvest plans show the very best outlook across the county as weather conditions improve.
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Wheeler
Mitchell
Wheeler County
Kansans in Eugene Plan First Kansas Picnic
A Kansas group in Eugene announces July 15 as the first Kansas picnic day. Dee organ elected president Paul Merrill serves as secretary with Seale and others among the former Kansas residents attending.
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Eugene
Kansas
Seale
Dee Organ
Empy
Paul Merrill
Ballinger targets incompetent Indian agents in West
Chicago June 28 Secretary Ballinger head of the Interior shows plans to overhaul Indian affairs in the West He vows to cut red tape and remove incompetent agents after inquiries into dispatching goods to reservations and a stock review He plans radical changes and departs for Kansas later tonight.
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Chicago
Ballingerrr
Department of the Interior
Sorenson
Ballinger
Kansas
Beets and railroads hinder Oregon sugar industry growth
Washington reports that Oregon’s beet sugar industry is stymied by poor rail service. Only one beet factory operates in the state at La Grande, with Enterprise eyed for a potential new plant. Washington has one factory at Waverly, while Eastern Washington towns like North Yakima Spokane and Thorp consider new plants pending funds and favorable terms.
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Washington
Oregon
la Grande
Enterprise
Waverly
Yakima
Spokane
Thorp
JAP SEALERS ARE CAUGHT NEAR Sitka
United States Marshal Shoup of Sitka seized the Japanese sealing schooner Kenai Maru well inside Sitka three mile limit. Two Japanese cruisers were due at Unalaska June 9 to patrol Bering Sea and protect interests off St Paul and St George. The Thetis left Unalaska June 2 for Herschel Island and Point Barrow hindered by ice. The Manning patrols St Paul and St George. The Emmé reached Unalaska June 6 with 400 fox skins. The Kanty and Perry called at Itka Yakutat and Belkofeki en route to Unalaska.
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Vancouver
B. C
United States
Shoup
Sitka
Unalaska
Bering Sea
St. Paul
St. George
Thetis
Herschel Island
Point Barrow
Nome
Emmé
Kanty
Perry
Itka
Yakutat
Belkofeki
Tuberculosis Declared Blood Disease by Dr Watkins
Dr Robert Lincedin Watkins calls tuberculosis a blood disease that can be cured and is not infectious, a claim met with rebuttal from members of the American Electric Medical association. They argue the disease develops inside the body and that sanitation and fresh air alone cannot prevent deaths.
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Chicago
Robert Lincedin Watkins
American Electric Medical Association
Dr. Watkins
War on Honey to Start Impeachment Motions Planned
Stanley Moore, counsel for Patrick Calhoun, announces in Judge Lawlor's court that he will move to impeach the District Attorney Francis J. Heney and file a second motion alleging bias by Judge Lawlor. The trial on a charge of bribery offered to a supervisor ended in a jury disagreement last Sunday.
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San Francisco
Stanley Moore
Patrick Calhoun
Apear
Steel workers threaten strike over open shop demand
Youngstown Ohio June 28 The executive committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tinplate Workers refused Republic Iron and Steel companys demand for an open shop If the company remains firm the result is said to be that 6000 men will walk out
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Youngstown
Harriman Seeks Bids to Build Oregon Eastern Line
Harriman calls for bids to construct about 59.48 miles of the Oregon Eastern railroad from Natron to Klamath Falls and from Klamath Falls to the southern end, with estimated cost around 2 225 000 dollars. Bids due June 30 for the Natron end and by July 10 for the Klamath Falls segment. The project aims to complete a main line for the Southern Pacific between Portland and San Francisco.
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Portland
Eastern Railroad
Seemann’ Eile
Klamath Freces
Southern
Francisco
Klamath Falls
Natron
Harriman
Klnsmath Falls
Netron
Klamath County
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou Mountains
Oregon Eastern
San Francisco
Destitute Spanish and Porto Rican Laborers to Be Repatriated
Honolulu reports the territorial board of immigration will return 200 Spaniards and Porto Ricans stranded in San Francisco to Bay City. The group, imported about a year ago to work Hawaii sugar plantations, left after accusing promoters of false promises. Washington issued an order allowing settlers on government irrigation projects to pay for water rights upon compliance, speeding title under residence and cultivation rules.
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Honolulu
Territorial Board of Immigration
San Francisco
Und Isber
Ookington
Europe
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Washington
Eeery Ballinger
Japanese Cruiser Squadron Arrives In Honolulu Harbor
Admiral Ijichi and the cruisers Aso and Soya reach Honolulu where hundreds greet the fleet. Governor Fear hosts the admiral at dinner as the squadron enjoys shore liberty. The ships will stay in port for a week.
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Honolulu
Admiral Ijichi
Aso
Soya
Governor Fear
Japs Bound to South America on Hongkong Liner
The Japanese liner Hongkong arrived from Yokohama in Honolulu with 700 steerage passengers aboard bound for South America. The group is mainly Japanese and set to continue their voyage.
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South America
Honolulu
Hongkong
Yokohama
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Hint
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Imperial Bank of Germany
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Nebraska
William J. Bryan, S Jr
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company
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