Worldwide Happenings Highlight Sinking Sates and Discoveries
News briefs report a Russian submarine sinking with 20 men lost, a 610 pound New York man dying, a 70 million bushel Kansas wheat estimate, letters seized from Japanese in Hawaii, a Minneapolis airship flight, China driving British workers from the North China railway, a 27 hour San to Portland fast train plan, Slavonia wreck saved by wireless, Nantichoke bought for possible Venezuela attack, fireworks permits issued, a Nevada gold find triggering stampede, and varied international events including earthquakes, political moves, and maritime incidents.
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Hawaii
Minneapolis
New Linea
China
North China Railway
Canada braces for Payne tariff impact on trade
Ottawa reports that the revised American customs tariff may raise barriers against Canada. Business groups urge government action, with calls for retaliation in some quarters. Quebec pulp and lumber interests cheer new stumpage rules and export bans on government lands. Discussions over coal, wheat, and lumber duties and reciprocity loom at parliament, as Canadian producers seek to protect exports.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Quebec
Lomer Gouin
Payne
United States
De Paul Goes Home After Recall From Venezuela
Paris reports Jose J. de Paul special representative to Europe received recall by telegraph as France protocol closed. He says he is stunned by Gomez government actions and criticizes interference by alleged groups. He vows continued support for the regime he helped establish despite disgrace.
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Paris
Jose J. de Paul
Venezuela
Europe
France
Senor Paul
Gomez
Castro
United States
Venezueala
Great Britain
Italy
Senor
Paul
Chinese Coolies Found On Seattle Wharf Smuggling Probe
Immigration officers on the Seattle waterfront seized a stray Chinese stowaway from the Great Northern liner ringers and uncovered nine more smuggled Chinese men along with silk and cigars. Inspector Keagey fell into a sail locker and landed on naked men. leather mail pouches reportedly held raw silk and cigar boxes were found among the cargo. Authorities note multiple stowaways on Oriental steamers and suspect organized smuggling ongoing.
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Seattle
Great Northern
C. E. Keagey
Revenue cutter pursues steamer Nantichoke off Bufort coast
The Pimlico hunted the Nantichoke suspected of filibustering against Venezuela. Rumors say ex President Castro allies plan a hostile expedition against Gomez. Allegations claim 10,000 stands of arms shipped from Belgium to America for this purpose.
Albanians Repulsed by Turkish Artillery at Djokovitch
An Athens dispatch reports a fierce battle at Djokovitch in Northern Albania where about 10,000 Albanians clashed with 12 Turkish battalions. Turkish artillery fire repulsed the Albanian assault with heavy losses.
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Turkey
London
Athens
Uskup
Djokovitch
Albany
Philippine mutiny mutiny response moves to Davao
Manila reports Brigadier General Harry H. Bandholtz chief of the Philippine constabulary will move from Jolo to Davao to scene mutiny. Government determined to make an example of the mutinous men.
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Manila
Harry H. Bandholtz
Philippine Constabulary
Jolo
Davao
Ers
Salar
Milton Strawberry Fest and Horse Show Draw Record Southern Oregon Crowd
Milton hosted its third annual strawberry fest and horse show drawing about 6 000 attendees from Walla Walla valley and nearby towns. Traffic was hindered by interurban service issues, but prize berries grown by Clarence Obert were showcased and later served to Chicago visitors. event touted as the most successful of its kind in Milton and highlighted by strong advertising and home-seeker interest.
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Milton
Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Dayton
Prescott
Weston
Athena
Freewater
Garden City
E. Meacham
Will Erect Cooperative Warehouses in Umatilla County
Will Erect Own Co-Operative Ware houses in Umatilla County Pendleton-Believing they have not always been given a square deal by the warehouses Helix Vanscycle Stanton and Ring all stations on the branch line of the Northern Pacific The corporation was formed with a capital stock of $20 000 The ware houses will be co operative all the incorporators being members of the Helix branch of the Farmers Educational Co operative Union of America According to present plans the warehouses will be erected in time to handle the present season s grain crop If these prove successful other cooperative warehouses will be erected in the county
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Pendleton
Helix
Vanscycle
Stanton
Ring
Northern Pacific
Farmers’ Educational & Co-operative Union of America
Oregon Will Have Best Crops Says Wagoner Agent
G B Lanham purchasing agent for Wagner Co Chicago reports Oregon fruit crop prospects improved over most states. He notes an average apple yield with peaches and cherries short, and a strong berry season in the Hood River region where heated pots aided frost protection. He says Northwest box apple demand will outpace supply this year.
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Oregon
Hood River
G. B. Lanham
Wagner & Co
Chicago
Northwest
Mr. Lanham
Oregon City Wool Pool Sells Record High Price in Willamette Valley
The Oregon City Manufacturing Co bought about 80 000 pounds from a Scio pool at 21.81 cents per pound. Auctioned to the highest bidder, the sale drew Eastern and local competitors and involved roughly 4 000 fleeces. The deal marks a rare, sizable purchase in the valley and cements the firm's role as a leading wool buyer in the West.
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Oregon City
Scio
Linn County
Willamette Valley
Oreoon City Manufacturing Company
Est
Asylum Construction Contracts Awarded to Salem Firm
Salem-Dalrymple and Anderson of Salem win the contract to build a barn and dairy plus outbuildings at the asylum for 9279 dollars. Bids for two cottages for the superintendent and assistant superintendent are also awarded to Markwart Kutzky and Owaky of St Johns Oregon for 9148 20 dollars.
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Salem
Dalrymple & Anderson
Markwart, Kutzky & Owaky
St. Johns, Or
Merchants' Protective Association Banquet Remarks Boost Publicity
More than 50 members gathered for a LaGrande meeting to discuss boosting the country. A. D. Geddes urged using newspapers as the publicity medium and cited examples of large papers advertising across the state.
Crops Thrive After Light Rain In Morrow County
Farmers report a light rain saved crops with yields estimated at 20 to 25 bushels per acre. The town expects to ship more wheat this fall than any other in Morrow County by about one third.
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Morrow County
Oregon and California Coal Output Rise in 1908
State statistics show Oregon and California coal production increased in 1908 with Oregon up 15 278 short tons to 86 259 valued at 236 021 and California up to 70 981 short tons. Beaver Hill mines drove the gains with washed coal yielding 70 percent cleaned coal and 30 percent refuse though the latter still contains usable combustible material.
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Sasa
United Cal Survey
Oregon
California
Beaver Hill
First installment of 35000 books printed for Josephine county
The Commercial club receives the initial 35000 books about Josephine county. The magazines are 64 pages with color covers and well arranged photos. The front features three commercial producers and the striking Tokay in bold relief.
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Josephine County
Flaming Tokay
Marshfield Criticized Over Fire Hazard by Inspector Wagner
Marshfield comes under sharp criticism from Pacific Underwriters inspector Wagner and electrical engineer for insufficient fire protection at public picture shows. He also condemns the city water works system. The city council plans to seek arrangements to reduce the hazard.
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Marshfield
Wagner
The
Pacific Underwriters
Baker County Fruit Lands Sold to Walla Walla Growers
A Bakers County sale of fruit land to Walla Walla growers shows the county’s fruit lands are among its strongest assets. The buyers purchased a tract outright and took options on additional land in the county.
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Washingtonians
Baker City
Walla Walla
Baker County
Portland Markets Wheat and fruit and vegetable prices list
Market report lists wheat prices for Bluestem and valley milling and other grains, fresh fruits including apples and strawberries with per box and per crate figures, vegetables such as turnips carrots onions and squash with per sack or per doz or per lb quotes, butter eggs pork veal cattle hog prices, wool quotes for Eastern Oregon and Willamette Valley, and assorted livestock rates.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
New
California
Oregon Ranch
Thaden Young
Best
Mutiny Among Philippine Constabulary near Davao
A portion of the Second company of native constabulary at Davao mutinied on the night of June 6. American Libbey was killed and four others wounded during a three hour fight before relief forces arrived. Ten columns pursued the mutineers as detachments of the Twenty third infantry restored order.
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Manila
Native Constabulary
Davao
Philippine Archipelago
Libbey
Mapi
Twenty-third Infantry
Forbes
Duval
Division of the
Philippines
Earthquake Devastates Southern France with High Casualties
From 75 to 100 dead and 100 injured in the southern French quake, with St Cannat Rognes Lambas and other villages demolished. Wounded remain trapped as soldiers search ruins and survivors seek shelter in tents amid impassable streets and crumbled buildings.
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Marseilles
France
Herault
Bouche du Great
St. Cannat
Rognes
Lambas
Aix
Vauvenargues
Venelles
Pedesanne
Puy Ste Reparade
Arguilles
War Looms Near as London Awaits Possible UK Germany Clash
London observers report escalating war talk across society and politics with fatalistic acceptance that Britain and Germany may clash soon. The mood includes American expatriates weighing home return amid rising tension and stories like Harry Selfridge noting insurers balked at bombardment risk. Germany is seen as aiming to rule the sea as it already dominates the European mainland.
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London
Harry G. Selfridge
Thames
Germany
Opal Smuggling Intercepted in San Francisco
A large consignment of opals from Sydney to New York was stopped in San Francisco. Declared at 50 dollars, the hidden memoranda reveal a real value over 4000 dollars. Deputy Collector Willcox detected the discrepancy.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Australia
R. Finney
Rector Place
New York
Willcox
Mail Pouch Vanishes in Transit From West to Bisbee
A registered mail bag carrying money and securities valued at 60000 dollars disappeared in transit from Los Angeles to Bisbee Arizona. It is uncertain if the bag was stolen or misrouted to an eastern post office. The pouch held two repackages from the First National Bank of Los Angeles to the Bank of Bisbee.
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Los Angeles
Bisbee
Ariz
First National Bank of Los Angele
Bank of Bisbee
Jap Labor Leaders Indicted in Honolulu Strike
A hastily summoned grand jury indicted 17 Japanese labor leaders over the 9,000 worker strike. The action followed disclosures from the offices of the Japanese newspaper Jiji after a search.
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Honolulu
Jiji
Japanese Plot to Seize Hawaii Sugar Industry Revealed
Honolulu authorities disclose a supposed Japanese conspiracy to control Hawaii through the sugar industry. Police raid the Japanese Higher Wage association offices seizing letters and reports as court actions hinge on habeas petitions for Makino, Negro, and Suga. The Japanese plantation strike, active for over a month, involves 5 000 to 8 000 workers demanding higher wages with 69 cents to $1 a day raises, plus mill and plant labor gains.
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Honolulu
Eee
Japanese Higher Wage Association
Makino
Negro
Suga
Tornado Sweep Delivers Deaths Across Central Texas
Special dispatches report a Texas tornado outbreak killing 11 people and injuring several. Widespread destruction hit Haskell Lueders Merkel and Hamlin with trains derailed and homes demolished. A traveling salesman J E Stanford died and 11 others injured in a wreck near Sweetwater.
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Dallas
Texas
Haskell
Lueders
J. E. Stanford
Crowell
Alexander
van Sandt
A. Goldrup
Merkel
Hamlin
Central Western Texas Railroad
Indians Petition Removal of Agent Wilson
A petition from Klamath reservation Indians asking for Horace G. Wilson's removal was circulated by dissatisfied members and failed to claim substantial grounds. The Indian office received the petition but attached no action, as Wilson's record is regarded as satisfactory.
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Wilson
Washington
Klamath Reservation
Horace G. Wilson
Indian Office
Steamer Ava Explodes Off Pantelleria Island
The German steamer Ava from Hamburg blew up near Pantellerie Island after a dynamite fire broke out. The crew escaped in boats before a massive explosion shattered the ship. All crew members were rescued by the steamer East Gale and landed here.
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Algiers
Ava
Hamburg
Pantellarie Island
Mullens Sues Western Union Over State Filing
Attorney General Mullens filed suit in Cheyenne to compel Western Union Telegraph company to file required papers with the state or suspend operations within Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Western Union
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mullens
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Sodom
Oeron River
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New Mexico
Harriman
Tacoma
Charles Ephraim Rice
Hale
Soo Canal
Panama
Soo Locks
Antonio Lopez
Fire Island
Sumatra
Heney
Colorado
Joliet, LL
Econieta
Taft
Ee SE Sapare & Seeber
Vancouver Island
Angeredo
Dominio
DE Paul
Inspector
Umatilla
LaGrande
Oregon Coal Production
Grants Pass
Portland Markets
Filiping
England
Big Jap Conspiracy
Hawaiian Islands
Higher Wage Association
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