Sailors and Soldiers Rampage as Seattle Socialists Hit
A mob of about 100 sailors from the Pacific reserve fleet and as many Puget Sound soldiers wrecked socialist and I W W headquarters in Seattle last Friday. One I W W member was injured and a sailor reportedly broke an arm. The incident followed reports of Secretary Daniels urging suppression of the red flag and I W W, which the mayor linked to the attack and ordered a temporary ban on Times publication unless proofs were submitted. The mayor also closed all city saloons for Potlatch. lawyers secured court restraining orders to protect the newspaper and bar owners obtained orders to keep saloons open.
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Seattle
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Puget Sound
the Times
Navy
Daniels
Rainier Club
L W. W
Annal Potlatch
John E. Humphries
Superior Court
Sheridan Fire Ravages City Business District
A gasoline stove explosion tore through Sheridan Oregon igniting a three block fire that wiped out nearly all of the town's business section. Only a blacksmith shop garage bakery and meat market survive as stocks valued at 250000 to 200000 were destroyed with about 126000 in insurance.
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Sheridan
Oregon
Yamhill River
Hundred Paroled from Monroe Reformatory
In Olympia Washington the Monroe Reformatory grants paroles to 100 prisoners. One receives immediate freedom while 99 are slated for release on August 1 marking the largest graduation class in the institution's history.
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Reformatory Olympia
Wash
Monroe Reformatory
Board of Managers
Grant Wedding Shocks Family In San Diego Guess
In San Diego A S Grant Jr and Mrs America Workman Will were wed a week earlier by Justice George Puterbaugh. Only one of the bridegroom's five children attended the hotel ceremony as others refuse to recognize the marriage and tensions over the will rise.
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San Diego
A. S. Grant, Jr
America Workman Will
Los Angeles
George Puterbaugh
Grant
Forest Service Reverses Policy on Siusiaw National Forest
Chief Forester Graves announces a complete reversal of forest service policy for the Siusiaw national forest and the welcome of homesteaders to the Oregon coast from Tillamook to Coos Bay after a weeklong inspection.
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Siusiaw
Eugene, Or
Forest Service
Siusiaw National Forest
Oregon
Tillamook
Coos Bay
National Forest
Graves
Referendum Suit Filed to Block Workmen’s Comp Ballot
Gale S. Hill district attorney through E. R. Ringo filed suit in Marion county circuit court to enjoin Secretary of State Olcott from placing the workmen’s compensation act referendum on the November ballot, alleging gross frauds in obtaining signatures.
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Salem Salem
Gale S. Hill
E. R. Ringo
The
People
Marion County
Olcott
Postage Cuts and Policy Shifts Sweep Nation
Washington reports announce reduced parcel post rates in first and second zones, a higher minimum weight, and a new rate chart to take effect August 16. Also covered are Bryan's Nicaragua policy proposal, the Huerta Mexico situation, Mulhall testimony, mediation roles, Chile's peace plan endorsement, tariff progress, and mail banking under the postal savings system.
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Burleson
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Wilson
Wiliam L. Chambers
District of Columbia
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Chile
Bryan
Underwood
Alabama
Democratic House
Postal Savings Bank
Sand In Water Kills Cows Bend Oregon
A Powell Butte rancher found a cow died after drinking from shallow irrigation ditches with abundant fine pumice sand in the water. An examination revealed nearly a quart of sand between the second and third stomachs, suggesting sand in water as the cause of death. Other dairy stock is reported dying from the same cause.
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Powell Butte
Crawford ruling limits voter registration to assigned precincts
Attorney General Crawford issues a written opinion to Judge Pennock of Marshfield stating that registration clerks may not register voters outside their appointed precincts under the new law. The law also requires bonds of 300 dollars for clerk duties.
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Crawford
Marshfield
Pennock
Patrol Goes to Timber Six Hundred Watchers to Be in Serlee
State Forester Elliott announces that over 600 forest patrolmen will patrol Oregon timber during August. The force includes 60 federal patrolmen paid under the Weeks law with salaries funded by the government. One or more will serve in every western county and selected eastern counties. The state force totals 27 staff, with the remaining 600 hired by forest fire associations.
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Salem
Elliott
The
Cascades
Forest Fire Association
Dean Perkins
Mary Perkins
Joseph C. Gibeon
Jane Doe Gibson
State of
Oregon
Towit
Ealé
Perkins
Willamette Meridian
Yamhill County
Joseph C. Gibson
Newberg Graphic
Vine W. Pearce
Maly Ila
Mecain
Vinton & Burdett
Clarence Butt
Plaintiff
Bootlegging suspect Edenhower jailed for contempt
Edenhower, under bond for alleged bootlegging, was arrested for contempt of court after boasting he could buy intoxicating liquor at 140 places in Roseburg a dry town. He refused to name the places before the grand jury, was fined 25 dollars, and ordered held until he consents to reveal them.
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Edenhower
Roseburg
Exiled Editor Plans Return to Salem
Dr. Bailey K. Leach Socialist speaker and publisher says he was kidnaped from Bandon and will return to that city in several weeks to resume publication of his paper.
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Salem
Bandon
Bailey K. Leach
Blue Sky Law Applies to All Companies with Securities to Sell
Salem authorities announce the blue sky law covers every company with stocks or bonds to sell not yet offered. Exemptions only for issuers that have sold all securities. Investments not contracted before June 3 fall under the bill’s provisions.
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Salem
Watson
Klamath Opposes Duck Season Change
The Klamath Sportsmen's Association objects to federal legislation proposing a December 15 closure for duck hunting instead of February 15 under state law. They say the change would remove much of the best hunting season in the region.
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Klamath
Klamath Falla
Klamath Sportsmen's Association
Hood River Strawberry Shipment Record Total 109 Cars
The Hood River valley strawberry shipping season ends with 109 car loads of berries moved out, the largest number ever shipped from Hood River, according to the Apple Growers' association records.
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Hood River
Apple Growers’ Association
Aphia Attacks Young Orchards in Monmouth County
Green aphids infest the young cherry and pear orchards of Monmouth Polk County. The pests cluster on leaf tips causing curling and stunted foliage growth, with cherry trees showing particularly hard foliage development.
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Monmouth
Polk County
Nomination of John Montag as U S marshal for Oregon
John Montag of Portland is nominated by the president to serve as United States marshal for the district of Oregon. The report details other state updates including justice actions, industry notes, and fiscal forecasts for Oregon.
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John Montag
Portland
District of
Oregon
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