News of the Week Condensed for Busy Readers
A mixed roundup notes a spy plans leak of New York forts, Prohibition funds rise to a record, Minnesota crops damaged by wind hail, Taft lacks a Republican chair, New York militiamen suffer from heat, a man dies by suicide in New York, Hyde Benson jury inconclusive, Bryan confident in nomination, Gavin dies, Seattle steamers reach Nome, races under US Service, Denver police restrained from chasing track gambling, American auto leads in NY to Paris race, crops good per James J Hill, editor Bethel apologizes, Christian Science societies expanding, grand jury indicts NY Cotton Exchange and paper group, English editor jailed, Havana doubts insurrection rumors, dining car added Portland Seaside, Governor Dawson ill, transport Sherman quarantined with smallpox, Thaws reconciled but in asylum, runaway car kills four, Alaska spring clean-up $15 million, rivers falling Kansas City, Venezuelan vessel fires on Dutch mail, sultan troops revolt, Seattle man robbed of 10,000, bubonic plague in Caracas, Gompers ill in Chicago, Senator Bailey recovering from bronchitis, Earl of Derby dead, American warships gathering SF, Southern Pacific gatekeeper death, Kaiser hosts new ambassador, Lapham criticizes pulpit, Taft leaders claim 704 votes, Thaw asylum notes.
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Balloons
Denver
New York
Seoul
Mary Baker Eddy
New Christian Science Societies
Taft Escapes Major Wreck on Pennsylvania Flyer
Secretary Taft narrowly escaped a serious derailment when a piston rod on the left side of the locomotive broke at top speed. The towerman and the engineer saved the train by stopping the 50 mph run before a catastrophe. Taft and National Committeeman Keres joined dinner after the incident, judging it luck and timing rather than danger.
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Taft
National
Japanese financier Asano visits San Francisco en route to New York
Toyo Kisen Kaisha president Sochita Asano, reputedly Japan’s second wealthiest man, arrives in San Francisco amid a China boycott against Japanese goods tied to the Tatsu Maru affair. He says trade losses may ease as financial factors outweigh sentiment. A competing account from passenger Millard suggests the government seeks to end the boycott by remitting indemnity.
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San Francisco
Pas
Sochita Asano
Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamship Company
Japan
Baron Shibusawa
New York
China
Asano
Thomas F. Millard
Mongolia
Millard
Turbines Run Wild At Portland Power Plant
An accident at the Cazadero power plant of the Portland Railway Light & Power Company caused the complete wrecking of the station and a $110000 loss. Three water wheels ran away in sequence, damaging generators and roof as hot metal and insulation ignited the building. Two operators on duty escaped with minor injuries.
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Portland
Cazadero
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Funeral of Prince David Kawananakoa in Honolulu
The funeral for Prince David Kawananakoa, who died in San Francisco, was held in Honolulu with a grand royal ceremony in the ancient Hawaiian fashion. The procession included the First Regiment National Guard of Hawaii a detachment from the Twentieth Infantry Fort Shafter and marines from the Maine Alabama and St. Louis in harbor.
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Honolulu
Prince David Kawananakoa
San Franisco
Manchuria
Hawaii
National Guard of
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Shafter
Maine
Alabama
St. Louis
Plague in Port of Spain Reported
Port of Spain reports four new plague cases since June 15 with three deaths and a fourth patient in isolation. Sanitary corps destroy rats and clean the city while about 150 contacts are in observation. officials remain hopeful of eradicating the disease soon.
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Port of Spain
Storm Roars Through Wisconsin Causing Heavy Loss
Milwaukee report details millions in damage after last nights storm. Prairie du Chien sustains total crop destruction and $100,000 in losses. Mc Gregor also faces $100,000 in damage as four inches of rain drenches the area and hail four walnuts in size falls in a 40 minute stretch.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Mississippi
Seventeen Condemned in Warsaw Killing Plot
A man and a woman were condemned to death in Warsaw for involvement in a recent attempt to kill General Skallon governor general of Warsaw. Seventeen death sentences were announced today from other towns and cities in Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Skallon
Russia
Uma Till a project near completion irrigation of 20000 acres
Hermiston reports the Uma Till a dam nearly finished and distribution nearing completion. In weeks most workers depart and the Northwest’s large irrigation scheme will water 20000 acres. J T Whistler, former chief engineer, may open an office in Portland. D C Henry expects Secretary Garfield to visit around July 15 for inspection with the Water Users association board.
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Hermiston
Umatilla
J. T. Whistler
Portland
United States Reclamation Service
D. C
Forest experts assess Walluski stumps for turpentine value
Astoria reports government forestry expert Dr. Hawley and H. G. Van Dusen examined Walluski district land where stump removal could make farming viable. A stump contains four matualing roots with turpentine worth at least $15. more stumps would yield proportional results. Hawley will test samples at the Clatsop mill lab in a few days.
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Astoria
Hawley
H. G. van Dusen
Walluski
Stu
Clatsop Mill
Artesian Water for La Grande Demand Grows
More than 100 taxpayers in La Grande petition the city council to drill a trial artesian well. They point to proven flowing wells in the valley, including a recent successful district well for the O R & N Co and a hillside site near town likely to reach the surface with minimal depth.
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la Grande
Oregon trainer selects Yale summer study for Olympic prep
Hayward Oregon trainer Dan Kelly and likely Forrest Smith son will train under new methods this summer. He will study gymnasium equipment and physical culture at Yale for six weeks and may inspect eastern universities before joining the American team bound for London.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Universit of Oregon
Bill
Hayward
Oregon
Yale
Fayward
Dan Kelly
Forrest Smithson
London
Normals Furnish Teachers with 111 Graduates Planned
Salem reports 111 teachers to be graduated from four normal schools as the term closes. An executive board decision set 102 recommendations for graduation, with Monmouth contributing 39 graduates after February, and Drain 14 Weston 21 Ashland 28.
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Normals
Salem
Normal School
Monmouth
Drain
Weston
Ashland
Ontario Wool Sale Predicted Biggest Eastern Oregon Event
The M. M. Company will market 2,500,000 pounds of wool next Thursday June 18 in Ontario. Wool prices rose after a Yale sale where prices ranged 10 to 14 cents. Sheepmen expect strong prices for their clip as Malheur and Harney county wool is stored in Ontario.
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Ontario
Eastern
M. M. Company
Yale
Weston State Normal Sees Path to Self Support
Pendleton President French argues the Weston State Normal could be self supporting if progress continues. He says with 500 students instead of 200, dormitory rents and other fees would cover costs, making state maintenance unnecessary.
Ranch Sale Near Town Records 160 Acres Sold
H W Polen completed the sale of a 160 acre ranch near town to Robert Stark weather for a consideration of 4000 dollars.
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Sells Ranch
North Powder
H. W. Polen
Robert Starkweather
Newport and Toledo to establish high school courses
Newport and Toledo receive county funds to establish high school courses for graduates of common schools. The location decision is deferred to a voters’ decision two years away. In Yaquina Bay rapid changes unfold with a new commercial club and capital inflow driving building activity and property shifts.
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Newport
Lincoln
Toledo
Yaquina Bay
Tomatoes Pay Well In Rogue River Valley Cannery Era
Grants Pass reports rapid growth in the Rogue River valley tomato industry since the new cannery, with small farmers and berry-raisers planting idle land. Acreage may double with yearly expansion, securing contracts for five years as the cannery can absorb all production. Yields of 20 to 40 tons per acre at $10 a ton. costs pegged at $25 per acre for harvest and marketing. Plants grow 4 to 5 feet tall. pruning directs energy to fruit. racks keep fruit clean. Harvest runs August to November. labor includes men, women, and children. Net profit per acre estimated at $200.
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Grants Pass
Rogue River Valley
Suit Over Rail Car Supply Filed in Umatilla
Martin and Riggs of Milton filed the first Oregon suit under a new law authorizing shipper damages for railroad failures to provide cars. They claim a loss of 6316.50 after ten days without cars following a written request last fall in Umatilla County Circuit Court.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Oregon Railroad Navigation Company
Umatilla County
Martin & Riggs
Milton
Cherries Expected To Surge From New Orchards
It is estimated that with new cherry orchards this season not less than 200 tons will be shipped from here and will require twice the picking and packing crew of last season.
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Ton Cove
Portland Markets Wheat and produce price report
Portland markets show wheat prices per bushel from 86 to 90 cents for varieties, and barley and millet products priced per ton. Dressed meats and poultry list modest per pound and per item rates, with dairy and fresh fruit also tallied, including Oregon and California origins and assorted crate prices.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Pigus
Americas
Limburger
California
Bermudas
Fire sweeps Michigan destroying villages and timber
Fires in northern Michigan forests raged for two days, destroying Case in Presque Isle county and Legande in Cheboygan, driving hundreds from homes. A Wolverine blaze threatened nearby towns as Rondeau faced danger, with losses including hotels stores and the Michigan Central Station. Traverse City area saw glow as Fouche area timber and Farnett's yard burned.
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Detroit
Michigan
Presque Isle
Cheboygan
Lelanau
Charlevoix
Otsego
Case
Onoaway
Legande
Cheboygan County
Indian River
Wolverine
Rondeau
James
Lelanau County
Fouche
Traverse City
Fannett
Prohibition Party Eyes Record Campaign Fund and Nominees
Chicago June 22 The Prohibition party prepares for its largest campaign fund ever led by national committee chair Charles R. Jones with more than 35000 donated so far. Potential presidential nominees named include Fred F. Wheeler Alfred Manierre and Dr W B Pelmore among others as talks begin on a broader electoral push.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
Charles R. Jones
National Committee
Fred F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Cal
B. Cranfill
Alias
Tex
Alfred Manierre
New York
W. B. Pelmore
The
St. Louis Christian Advocate
Sharp Note for Japan
Congressman F E A Hayes cited a presidential reply on Pacific Coast policy. He said the president would pursue diplomacy with Japan, but warned he would use exclusion legislation if negotiations fail. Hayes did not link the Pacific Fleet's presence to the note.
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San Francisco
Asiatic Exclusion League of
San Jose
F E. A. Hayes
United States
Pacific Coast
Congress
Mr. Hayes
Japan
J. Hayes
Pacific
Indiana rails unite to curb dangerous grade crossing deaths
Indianapolis June 22 The railroad commission of Indiana launches a major movement to end what William J Wood calls the great American crime the killing and maiming of over 10000 persons at grade crossings. Four railroad commissions will assist.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
William J. Wood
Ie Railroad
Governor Hanly Prostrated by Heat at Ottawa Chautauqua
Indiana Governor Frank J. Hanly was stricken by heat while addressing the Ottawa Chautauqua. He received medical attention and was assisted to his train, then began the journey home. He had come from the Chicago convention to speak and had nearly finished his remarks.
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Ottawa
Kan
Frank J. Hanly
Indiana
Hanly
Chicago
Menelik Names Successor Heir to Abyssinian Throne
King Menelik designates his 12 year old grandson Lig Yasu son of Waizaru Shoa Rogga and Ras Michael as heir to the Abyssinian throne renewing the succession question after a year of quiescence in Addis Abeba.
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Menelik
Addis Abeba
Abyssinia
Lig Yasu
Waizaru Shoa Rogga
Ras Michael
Taft Nominated After Boisterous Republican Convention
Chicago reports the 1908 Republican National Convention ending with William H. Taft of Ohio securing the nomination on the first ballot by 702 votes after hours of tumult. Theodore E. Burton led Ohio's push while enthusiastic delegates roared Taft chants and symbols filled the arena.
Prohibit Tips Triggers Strike At Cherbourg Port
North German Lloyd agents ban tips for port baggage transfer at Cherbourg causing a walkout by dockworkers. Sailors from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Große were requisitioned to move baggage from Paris passengers to the steamer, restoring service with no delay.
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Cherbourg
Lloyd Line
Paris
Russian gunboat enters Enzeli amid Persian unrest
A dispatch from Baku reports a Russian gunboat entered Enzeli on the Caspian, but nothing confirmed. The foreign office has no solid Teheran advices and notes that anarchy currently prevails in Persia with few encouraging signs.
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Persia
St. Petersburg
Bakuanys
Enzeli
Caspian Sea
Foreign Office
Teheran
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