News of the Week Condensed by A National Digest
A roundup of global and national items: Voliva's rival Zion City threat in debate. Georgia near passage of a strict prohibition law. Port Arthur defenders Br os sel and others on trial. Japan influx troubles in Canada. Greeks beaten in Roanoke for attacking an American boy. Chicago telegraph operators poised to strike. Hague conference near com promise on Aoki proposals. rate law relief for farmers debated. Harriman monopoly and ICC report. attorney general to act against Milwaukee wrecker. Corea emperor abdicates under Japanese pressure. Haywood witness at Boise trial. death of Peter Larson in Indiana. Japanese caught off California coast. Toledo leaders jailed for office trust. NEA backs higher teacher salaries. Fairbanks speaks to 12 000 at Seattle Endeavor convention. New York telegraph workers prepare to strike. San Francisco politics and heat focus. 2 cent passenger rail rate law slated for August. Yamamoto Aoki Evans say no war talk. Pacific fleet voyage longest in US history. San Francisco mayor relocates office. Chinese edicts prep for constitutional framing. LATeachers oppose spelling changes. Standard Oil witnesses donate fees to Salvation Army decline. Chicago heat deaths rise. A. O. Bacon reelected senator from Georgia. Bangor sloop capsizes six dead. Cal house fire cremates four children. government to sue tobacco trust seeking receiver. Boston Anti-Imperialist appeals for Philippine independence. Roosevelt questions success of these suits.
Japan Ready for War Plan to Inva de United States via Mexico
Mexico City reports nine thousand veteran Japanese soldiers in Sonora Sinaloa and Chihuahua with three generals, backed by the Trans Oceanic Immigration Company. About thirty thousand Japanese are said to be in the southwestern United States and Baja California as part of a hypothetical invasion plan, with fleet movements and a base in Sonora.
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United States
Mexico City
Mexico
Sonora
Simaloa
Chihuahua
California
Trans-Oceanic Immigration Company
T. Hinata
Salina Cros
Manzanillo
Pacific
Gulf Ofifornia
Guaymas
Russia
Japan
Corea
Europe
Secret Service
New Normal Regents and Alfalfa Pasturage Study
Corvallis experiment on alfalfa pasture shows a net value of 55.03 per acre with hog feeding data yielding a 27.51 per acre gain, supporting further demonstrations on clover rape and vetch. Salem reports Governor Chamberlain naming a new six member regents board for state normal schools, with none tied to normal towns or the university, seen as a move to avoid influence.
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Corvallis
College Farm
Withycombe
Oregon
College
Salem
Chamberlain
Board of Regents
C. E. Spence
Carus
Clackamas County
E. Hofer
E. E. Bragg
la Grande
W. B. Ayer
Portland
Henry J. Maier
The
Dalles
Stephen Jewell
Grants Pass
University of Oregon
Agricultural College
Spence
State Grange
Hofer
Capital Journal
Blican
Bragg
Union County
Ayer
Maier
Jewell
Josephine County
State Board of Education
State Board of Education, Com~ of the Governor, Eee
State
Superintendent” of Public Instruction
State Teachers’ Association
Tired of Being Governor in Alaska Speech Shocks Bar
Federal Judge James Wickersham told the Alaska State Bar that the government in Alaska should be granted more power and that the congressional delegation must be pressured to act. He compared his stance to Vice President Fairbanks and criticized Gentile influence over Alaska’s trade. The Bar association banquet ran until 1 a.m. with Fairbanks, Governor Mead, Congressman Humphreys, and Senator Piles among those speaking.
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Alaska
Rush to claim Klamath county homesteads looms
The interior secretary restores lands in Klamath county and on September 28 opens them to settlement. Only a few timber valuable claims exist and about 50 locals push to gain prior rights by squatting and improving. Open to settlement after 30 days, the first on site has best chance amid many potential legal entanglements.
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Klamath
Secretary of the Interior
Klamath County
Sen Tv
Wind River Lumber Plant Burns in Cascade Locks Blaze
The Wind River Lumber plant at Cascade Locks with lumber in pile was destroyed by fire. The blaze started in the boiler room and spread rapidly in a high wind, engulfing the sawmill and area between the railroad and river within 15 minutes. Loss exceeds $150,000 and 125 workers are left unemployed. No injuries reported.
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Cascade Locks
Wind River Lumber Company
Freight Car Pool Breaks Over Policy Failures
The American railway clearing house pool for freight cars is breaking apart after eight months. The Chicago & Alton favored the plan, but the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul has withdrawn and major eastern and western roads abandonment the project. It failed to guarantee each road space for its own cars due to lack of penal provisions beyond rental rates.
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Chicago
American Railway Clearing House
Inter-Ocean
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
North Powder Valley Sheep Shearing and Wool Trade
North Powder Valley reports wool sales from North Powder and Sheep shipments to Baker City and Pendleton will yield at least 260000 pounds baled for the eastern market. Merino wool at 17 to 18 cents yields not less than $7000 to local sheepmen. Lambing ran below average due to cold rains, lamb and mutton prices remain strong, flocks healthy and moving to reserves in good condition.
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North Powder Valley
North Powder
Baker City
Pendleton
Governor Chamberlain Receives Land Approval List No 13
Salem reports Governor Chamberlain received a letter from the general land office commissioner containing a certified copy of approval list No 13. It covers 14,292.96 acres of school indemnity selections in the La Grande land district, Oregon. The governor congratulates officials for prompt action, contrasting with prior delays.
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Salem
Chamberlain
General Land Office
State of
Oregon
la Grande
Bridge to Replace Ferry Near Hyland Farm
Lane County commissioners decide to build a bridge across the Willamette near the Hyland farm to replace the ferry. Project cost estimated at about $6,000.
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Eugene
Willamette
Hyland
Panic Grips Japan as Banks Seek Drastic Action
In Yokohama, July 15, managers from eight leading Japanese banks met before the steamer Tartar left June 29. They planned to charter large bills and recognize shares as negotiable securities while paying interest, but considered a more drastic course amid a severe financial downturn.
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Japan
Ictoria
B. C
Tartar
Yokohama
Es Nas Cnamanl
Paar Sotieamioend
Iteay
Maryland invites Mr. Smith to speak at Jamestown meeting
The Maryland State Horticultural Society invites Hood River’s E L Smith to deliver an address at its annual meeting in Jamestown Virginia. The society hopes to learn Hood River fruit growing and packing methods from him.
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Maryland
Smith
Hood River
E. L. Smith
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Jamestown
Will to Aid Koreans Confirmed by Choate Remarks
At The Hague Corean delegates heard Joseph H. Choate reiterate that the United States has always shown goodwill toward Koreans. He did not express any urgent action and said Koreans should present representations to the U S government, not to him personally.
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the Hague
Joseph H. Choate
America
United States
Amity Moves to Form Milk Condenser Co Op
A modern milk condenser plant for Amity is assured. A joint stock company with 42500 dollars capital is to be formed. A meeting is called to complete the organization and committees are raising the remaining funds with good prospects.
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Amity
Europe Endures Unseasonable Cold Across Central Europe
Berlin reports unseasonably cold conditions across Middle Europe with temperatures near 41 degrees in Southern Bavaria. Snow is reported in the Vosges mountains as July sees unusual chill.
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Europe
Berlin
Middle
Bavaria
Vosges Mountains
New Buildings for Divinity School in Eugene
Eugene Christians raise 5000 to help fund a 25000 building for the Divinity School. The 60 by 80 foot stone or brick structure will stand on the northwest corner of the school block at Eleventh and Alder streets.
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Divinity School
Eugene
Christian Church of
Eugene Divinity School
Eleventh and
Alder Streets
Abundant wild blackberries bumper Linn county harvest
Wild blackberries are plentiful across Linn county with hundreds of gallons being picked. Vines in the woods are densely laden with fruit, marking a bountiful season compared with recent years.
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Albany
Linn County
Market Prices Lurch in Disjointed Grain and Produce List
A garbled OCR market sheet shows prices for wheat oats barley hay and dairy items with mixed legible figures and many errors. Notable entries include oats and wheat quoted per bushel or ton, butter per pound, various poultry prices, fruits like cherries and raspberries, and vegetables including turnips beets and potatoes with uncertain units.
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Oregon
Menere
Abe
Matton
Haywood On Stand In Idaho Criminal Trial
In Boise on July 12 the Haywood case showed rapid progress as Moyer finished cross examination and Haywood began direct testimony. Both witnesses defended themselves, admitting some familiarity with Orchard while denying involvement in crimes. Haywood appeared more composed on the stand, aiming to shield himself while denying knowledge of alleged criminal plans.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
W. D. Haywood
Orchard
Federation
Moyer
San Francisco Trial Hear Dr Boxton Testimony in Glass Case
Dr Charles Boxton the temporary mayor of San Francisco testified about being paid 5000 in 100 dollar bills by Theodore V Halsey agent for Pacific States Telephone to influence supervisors against granting a rival to Home Telephone. Boxton, a gray haired veteran with Spanish War record, described his role and faced sharp objections from Heney during cross examination.
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San Francisco
Charles Boxton
Theodore V. Halsey
Pacific States Telephone Company
Compan Boxton
Van Gesner Seeks Jail Time For Perjury
Dr. Alonzo Van Gesner arrived at the county jail with a suitcase and a half smile to serve a five month term after conviction for suborning perjury. He was convicted with ex-Congressman Williamson and Marion R. Biggs who began serving a months sentence earlier. The three men are granted daytime freedom to walk corridors. cells remain open by day and locked at night.
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Portland
Alonzo van Gesner
Gesner
Williamson
Marion R. Biggs
Biggs
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Three Die as Wall Collapse Hits Philadelphia Building
A concrete building under construction at Fifteenth Street and Washington Avenue in Philadelphia collapsed during roofing. About 30 workers were on the side that fell. three men were killed, one fatally hurt, and 18 others injured. Bridgeman Brothers, steam fitters’ suppliers, are named in the incident.
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Philadelphia
Bridgeman Brothes Ufacturers
Supp
Fifteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Harriman Threatens Use of Foreign Vessels
At a lunch aboard the Southern Pacific turbine steamship Creole in New York on July 12 E H Harriman declared that with the government chartering foreign ships for Pacific Coast service he would also employ foreign vessels. He claimed the gates were open and vowed to ship goods to the Pacific coast on foreign tonnage.
Missouri Pacific Train Wreck at Boshong Kansas
Missouri Pacific train No. 2 from Denver to Kansas City wrecked at 6 30 this morning near Boshong Kansas. Several were injured and baggage car chair car and one coach left the track.
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Missouri Pacific
Boshong
Kan
Denver
Kansas City
Harriman Plans Voluntary Surrender of Southern Pacific Stock
Rumor swirls that the Interstate Commerce Commission will urge separation of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific as competing lines. Harriman reportedly rejects advance notice but may use a holding company plan to divest holdings and avoid protracted litigation.
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New York
Wallstreet
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Union
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
E. H. Harriman
Warrreat
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Commission
Northern
Railroad Securities Company
Illinois Central
Japan Not Want War Says William J in Interview
Carthage Missouri July 13 William J quotes Japan not seeking war with United States. He cites jingoism in war talk and fleet moves to Pacific coast. He suggests some leaders push for naval spending to influence Congress while claiming Japanese leaders favor friendship with the United States.
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Carthage
Japan
United States
William J
Pacific
Mogae Ae
Congress
Japanese to Canada a large immigration plan announced
Victoria B C July 13 The Tokio Immigration company inks contracts with Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk Pacific to supply all construction labor for Canada sending about 3 000 Japanese workers. 399 arrived yesterday with more aboard a steamer chartered to carry 876 to British Columbia. Labor groups push the issue toward Dominion authorities.
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Canada
Victoria
B. C
Tokio Immigration Company
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Pacific Railways
Honolulu
British Columbia
Dominion
Guilty Of Fencing Public Land In Cascade County Trial
Helena July 13 A grand jury in the U S court found F D Cooper a well known Northern Montana stockman and former Cascade county commissioner guilty of unlawful fencing of government lands. Sentence will be announced later by Judge Hunt. P Stefee another stockman faced trial on a similar charge. This is Cooper s second conviction after a prior guilty plea about a year ago.
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Helena
United States
F. D. Cooper
Montana
Board of Commissioners
Cascade County
Hunt
P. Stefee
Ient
Cooper
Submarine Crew Escape Apparatus Invented by Navy Officers
Two naval officers have created a device to save submarine crews by enabling escape from a sinking or gas-filled vessel. Trials at Portsmouth showed success. The invention resembles a diving helmet with a jacket and includes an on board oxygen generator.
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London
Portsmouth
Lumber Rates Rise Amid U S Shipping Halt
The Herald reports lumber shipments nationwide, especially from Oregon to Pacific coast and intermountain regions, will cost 5 to 10 percent more starting September 1 as railroads are affected by the shipping embargo.
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East Lake City
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