Weekly News Essentials Condensed From A Turbulent Week
Telegraph operators seek congressional control of lines as industry faces upheaval. A Great Northern passenger train wreck near Minot, North Dakota injures 17. San Francisco politics loom with a new mayor and departmental changes. Rat killings prompt city action while Milliken Bros. Steel mill in New York shuts down with 1500 idle workers. International tensions rise with Japan, Russia, and China shaping policy amid upheaval.
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Milliken Bros. Steel Mill
New York
Dissolution of the Second Duma Reaches St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg say the second Duma dissolution occurred with calm due to precautionary measures. Authorities fear potential riots in Odessa and Kiev, while other regions may see agrarian disorder as crowds learn of the decree and see posters and extras announcing the imperial manifesto.
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Petersburg
Russia
St. Petersburg
Odessa
Kiev
We Petersburg
Betten Blic
Won't Rush Strike Over Western Union Demands
The Western Union Telegraph union reports no progress on demands after an executive committee meeting. President Small and Secretary Treasurer Russell left for Chicago while Russell returns there, and locals are told to await information from national officers before any action. The national board seeks to avert a costly strike.
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New Wesley
Vine Comepeecial Telegra
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. Sears
Small
Russell
Chicago
National Board of the Union
Schmitz May Upset Plans In San Francisco
San Francisco context hinges on Mayor Schmitz awaiting sentence in extortion cases set for June 27. He remains imprisoned in the county jail and cannot obtain bail before judgment, after which bail is discretionary by magistrates.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Japan needs money for loans and development in Manchuria
Paris reports say the Franco Japanese entente gives Japan access to French funds for future loans. Japan aims to secure about five billion francs in coming years to refinance existing loans and fund Manchurian industrial growth, while France gains access to Indo China guarantees.
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Paris
France
Japan
Corea
Formosa
Europe
Manchuria
Roosevelt defers to labor commissioner on telegraphers strike
President Roosevelt has referred appeals to Charles P. Neill, labor commissioner, regarding the threatened telegraphers strike. TheWhite House offers no comment and maintains no emergency exists as in the anthracite coal dispute, suggesting any government action would come from the bureau of labor if needed.
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Neill
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Charles P. Neill
Bureau of Labor
Poles Fear for the Future In Warsaw Dissolution News
In Warsaw on June 18 crowds read extras announcing the douma's dissolution. The emperor may curb Poles with a new election law while nightly arrests of Socialists and Nationalists occur. About 300,000 troops are massed around the city for emergencies.
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Warsaw
Douma
Vieira
Socialista
Nationaliste
Mexico Faces Fuel and Ore Transport Crisis
Willard 8 Meerre of the American Smelting and Refining company said in Torreon on June 18 that mining and smelting interests in Mexico are confronting a crisis in fuel and ore transportation.
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Mexico
Torreon
Mex
California Northeastern Railroad to Reach Carris by November 1
The California Northeastern Railroad is slated to reach Carris seven miles from Teeter's Landing by November 1. Steamers run between Teeter's and the city, leaving seven miles of staging for winter travel. Regular service starts July 1 with completion to Orr's Meadows, and it may become part of the Portland Sacramento main line. Completion to Klamath Falls is expected in fall 1908 after marsh dike and Klamath River drawbridge work.
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Klamath Falls
California- Northeastern
Carris
Teeter’s Landing
Teeter’s
Orr's Meadows
Southern Pacific
Portland
Sacramento
Klamath River
Wild Belgian hares spread west of Albany in recent years
An old fad of Belgian hares returns to attention as populations grow west of Albany. Farmers report losses from driving hares on roadsides and note the animals thrive in roadside brush after being imported for display years ago.
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Albany
Berry Prices Rise As Hood River Crops Wane
Weather and rain slow the strawberry harvest in Hood River area with prices around 2.75 a crate. Early shipments reach about 8,000 crates by express. total cars shipped near 28 last year, while growers expect 60,000 crates this season, below earlier 75,000 to 80,000 projections.
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Hood River
Express
Silverton Plans New Planing Mill to Boost Lumber Trade
Silverton moves to establish a new ore venture tied to lumber interests. J Simeral Brewer Bros Al Porter and LeRoy Browne owners of sawmills near town bought eight acres south of the depot to build a large planing mill. The four mills together can produce about 50 000 feet of lumber daily and expect to incorporate with possible further millowners joining.
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Silverton
One Woman and a Chinaman in Bar Admission Examine
The Supreme court examined fifty four applicants for admission to the bar last week. Among them one was a woman and one a Chinese man named Seid Back Jr. Names will not be released now to protect feelings of those who may fail. An announcement with the list will follow in a few days.
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Salem
Supreme Court
Seid Back, Jr
Donahoe Secures Option on Clackamas River Land
Oregon City businessman M. F. Donahoe has secured a renewal of an option from Frank Habelt on 280 acres of land three miles from Cazadero on the Clackamas river. The property, with two corners crossing the river, is viewed as a prime site for a large water power development. Donahoe is said to represent a company active on the Sandy River.
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Oregon City
M. F. Donahoe
Frank Habelt
Cazadero
Clackamas River
Habelt
Clackamas
Donahoe
Oregon railroad casualties in May report
Salem eight killed and three injured in May, per Ore Railroad Commission reports. Among the dead two trainmen, two other employees, four non employees. Injured include two employees and one non employee. No passengers killed or injured.
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Salem
Oregon
Ore- Railrouad Commission
OAC Corvallis Graduates Hear Annual Address
Ex Senator John M. Gear spoke at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis as 65 graduates across departments received diplomas. Belle Bonney of Woodburn delivered the salutatory on The Prime Wisdom of Life while Darwin G. Thayer of Rainier gave the valedictory on American Agricultural Education.
Central Oregon Canal Extension Begun With 60 Inch Flume
The Bend and The D I and P Co will start construction of a 60 inch inverted stave pipe across the old river bed in Powell Buttes. This project marks the first phase of extending the Central Oregon canal to serve local settlers who have long desired the upgrade.
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Central Oregon Canal
Bend
Powell Buttes
Rainu Nurtures Grande Ronde Crops
Rain in the Grande Ronde valley brings nearly an inch of water boosting hay and grain yields and improving fruit quality. Farmers, stockmen, and fruit growers report crops are above average in quantity and quality.
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Grande Ronde
la Grande
Grand Ronde Valley
Bend Fourth Celebration Promises Sports and Fun
The Bend event offers a grand fish barbecue and sports including ball games horse races broncho riding and dancing. A purse will be awarded and attendees can expect a good time.
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Bend
Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association Formed
Pendleton Citizens of Athena organize to incorporate as the Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association. A first annual fair is planned for September with committees appointed and all typical fair features arranged.
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Pendleton
Athena
Athena Agricultural Stock and Fair Association
Rain Lifts Gilliam County Crop Outlook to New Highs
Heavy rain last week soaked the ground six to seven inches and refreshed crops in Gilliam County. The showers and torrents come as wool cattle horses sheep and grain prices rise, creating one of the county's best ever agricultural outlooks.
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Condon
Gilliam County
Portland markets add price ranges for fruits vegetables and staples
The Portland market listing shows wide price ranges across grains, hay, and produce. Notable figures include wheat at 86 90c, oats around 28 30 dollars per ton, butter up to 25c per lb, berries near 1.50 1.75 per crate, and potatoes around 2.20 per sack with various regional varieties noted.
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Bluestem
Texas
California
Oregon
Eastern
Young America
Evidence in Haywood case as testimony winds down
Boise June 17 The prosecution plans to finish its testimony in chief by Wednesday with no session until Tuesday causing speculation the state will not press a strong corroboration case. Analysts note the broad Corco Tan rule guides rebuttal limits and public understanding varies.
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Boise
Haywood
Ti Lewan Tata
Corco- Tan
Orchard
Steunenberg
Schmits Denied Bail as Judge Keeps Mayor in Jail
San Francisco jury branded Eugene E. Schmitz as the ex mayor under sentence. Judge Frank H. Dunne denied bail pending sentence and set June 27 for sentencing. The mayor’s counsel argued his time consumed by trial and ongoing public business.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmits
Frank H. Dunne
Dunne
Jr. Campbell
Emperor Nicholas Dismantles Douma Under New Law
In St Petersburg on June 17, Emperor Nicholas signed an imperial ukase abolishing the present douma and ordering elections for a successor to be held November 14 under a new election law. Officials call it a coup d etat citing necessity to rescue Russia from anarchy and revolution, overriding prior constitutional provisions.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
No Cont est on Bond Issue by Union Pacific
East Lake City reports a stockholders meeting of the Union Pacific Railroad company approving a $100,000,000 new stock issue to fund improvements along the line. The vote totaled 2,193,315 shares in favor from 2,980,000 issued, with the stock to be held for redeeming $76,000,000 of convertible bonds and not sold imminently.
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East Lake City
Eitial
UN Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Selesey Ane
London Teas Up Big Business in City Shops
London’s tea trade drives a thriving cafe culture with Lyons & Co opening a new shop monthly. Daily consumption reaches about 2,000,000 cups, producing an estimated turnover of 800000 dollars daily or 25 million dollars yearly.
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London
Lyons & Co
Utah Idaho Sugar merger plans approved
Thomas R. Cutler announces that Eastern stockholders in Utah Sugar Idaho Sugar and Western Idaho have approved consolidation plans. The three firms will merge under Utah Idaho Sugar company with $10,000,000 in preferred stock and 3,000,000 in common stock exchanged for old shares.
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Sugar Companies Unita
Salt Lake City
Thomas R. Cutler
Utah Sugar Company
Idaho Sugar Company
Western Idaho Company
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Railroads Ordered to Enforce Two-Cent Fare and Rates
Lincoln Neb June 17 Attorney General Thompson files an injunction against four major Nebraska railroads to compel compliance with the two cent fare and antipose enactments and to implement the commodity freight rate by July 9.
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Lincoln
Neb
Thompson
Nebraska
GATHERED AT HAGUE Action on Disarmament Question to Be Watched
At the Hague opening of a second peace conference 46 nations gather. The article contrasts 1899 hopes for disarmament with today noting optimism about dialogue while fearing ridicule if no progress is made.
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Hague
The
Russia
United Railways Defer Dividend Over San Francisco Strike
The United Railways Investment company directors announced they will not act on the usual July semi annual dividend on preferred stock. The 2 cent per semi annual dividend is deferred to support the United Railroads of San Francisco amid the ongoing strike situation.
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United Railways
New York
United Railways Investment Company
San Francisco
United Railroads of
Japanese Immigration Tightened by Mainland Law
San Francisco report notes that Congress passage of a law restricting Japanese laborer admission on the mainland has effectively halted Asiatic immigration. Commissioner North cites about 700 Japanese laborers arriving from Honolulu in May without passports, all in transit to British Columbia, with border controls watching for any return.
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San Francisco
Congress
Commissioner of Immigration North
Honolulu
British Columbia
United States
Orchard Corroboration Ties Pettibone to San Francisco Plot
Boise Idaho June 15 The prosecution in the Steunenberg murder trial sharpened its case by corroborating Harry Orchard testimony. It traced a thread linking George Pettibone to a San Francisco meeting with Orchard and the Bradley murder plot. The evidence aims to show haywood involvement and payments to a man named Steve Adama, adding confirmation to Orchard's narrative.
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Orchard
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
George Pettibone
San Francisco
Bradley
Haywood
Steve Adama
No Cause for Alarm Says Komura on San Francisco Attack
London June 15 Baron Komura the Japanese ambassador issued a statement to correct facts about the May 20 attack on a San Francisco restaurant and the subsequent negotiations with Washington and Tokio. He says the matter is pursuing its normal course and there is nothing justifying alarmist rumors from irresponsible sources.
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Komura
London
Baron Komura
Court Grants an Injunction in Missouri Rate Case
Kansas City Mo June 16 Judge McPhereon granted an order restraining state officials from enforcing the maximum freight law and the 2 cent passenger rate law until the court decides on the merits of the complainants requests for an injunction.
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Kansas City
Frank Hazerman
Missouri
Judgemith McPhereon
United States District Court
Wisconsin Senate Kills 2 Cent Fare Bill
Madison Wisconsin June 15 the senate voted 21 to 0 to kill the 2 cent fare railway bill.
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Wisconsin Senate
Madison
Wis
Senate
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