News of the Week Condensed Highlights and Headlines
A sweeping weekly digest notes Taft on tariff revision and Taft declining a Supreme Court berth. Reports of sunk or captured ships, factory fires, labor strikes, and political conflicts across the globe. Notable items include submarines lost, rebels killed in the Philippines, Japanese students in San Francisco, and oil trusts influencing local politics. Also covered are bank robberies, duels in Cuba, a massive bird shipment to New York, and high society thefts.
Thanksgiving Proclaimed for November 29 by President
Washington October 24 The president issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 29 as the day of thanksgiving and supplication. The text urges reverence for blessings, responsible use of prosperity, and prayer for guidance while urging national unity and morality. The proclamation is signed by Theodore Roosevelt with Elihu Root as Secretary of State.
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Washington
United States
Lord
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Changes in Roosevelt Cabinet Reported for 1909 Era
Washington reports a plan to reshuffle Roosevelt’s cabinet. Moody to retire with Meyer's elevation to Treasury and postmaster general role. Meyer to become ambassador to Russia. Von L. Meyer moves from ambassador to Russia to Treasury. Straus named Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Moody
Shaw
Meyer
Russia
Massachusetts
Straus
United States
Turkey
Prsident Roosevelt
Harrison
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
Blizzard Grips Eastern Colorado With Heavy Snowfall
Dense blizzard conditions blanket Eastern Colorado with up to four feet of snow in some areas. Denver reports about 21 inches since Friday night as the storm center shifts eastward and traffic disruption worsens the damage to freight and passenger lines. fruit crops and livestock face threats as weather officials foresee clearing by night.
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Denver
Colorado
Weather Bureau
English Teachers Tour Planned For United States
Five hundred English teachers are to visit the United States under Alfred Mosely and C. M.G. The groups of 25 will depart England and stay two weeks to three months. The first group should arrive by late November and the last by March. Mosely will stay until all groups have departed.
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New York
United States
Alfred Mosely
C. M.G
England
Mosely
Worst Blizzard Stuns Wyoming Across Four Days
Cheyenne Wyoming reports the worst blizzard in state history. Old timers say the storm raged for four days and blocked all railroad lines out of Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
North Bend poised to host denatured alcohol plant
North Bend in Coos Bay is likely to host a denatured alcohol distillery. Promoters plan to start with 75 000 tons of potatoes and pay farmers eight dollars per ton for three years, with full capacity needing coal and producing by products and jobs.
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North Bend
Coos Bay Country
T. Clover
American Alcohol Company
New York
Withycombe
Mines Fabulously Rich In New Lost Cabin Camp
Lakeview news notes mining expert Lakeview-W. I. Fleck of Fleck and Snowgoose reports from Warner valley that the Windy Hollow mines near Lost Cabin have promising prospects. He took rock samples around a porphyry dike and nearby dirt, estimating $50 per ton on average from surface material portions tested.
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Lakeview
W. I. Fleck
Fleck & Snowgoose
Bidwell
Windy Hollow
Warner Valley
Lost Cabin
Fleck
Proclamation Creates Siskiyou Forest Reserve in Oregon
Governor Chamberlain received a presidential proclamation authorizing the Siskiyou forest reserve. It covers about half of Josephine county and two to three townships of Douglas county, excluding Curry county lands after protests. Total area exceeds 700000 acres.
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Oregon
Salem
Siskiyou Forest Reserve
Josephine County
Douglas County
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Curry County
Modern Road Improves Through Coquille Valley Quarry
The Myrtle Point rock crusher near the Coquille road is to suspend work due to wet weather. So far the operation gravelled the road between Coquille and Myrtle Point, creating a high grade surface with crushed rock. The quarry yields excellent rock for this paving.
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Coquille Valley
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Oregon
Timber Land Sold Near Eugene in McKenzie Country
About 10 000 acres of premier timber land along Quartz Creek in McKenzie country were sold by Eugene residents and others to two Portland capitalists for roughly 25 dollars per acre. The tract lies in township 17 south range 4 east and had been pooled for sale since 1901, when the price was 10 dollars per acre.
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Eugene
Quartz Creek
McKenzie Country
Portland
Township 17
Timber deal in Dallas tops Polk county records
In Dallas a record timber sale closed costing over 100000 includes Johnson Lumber Company mills and hallock tract. Willamette Valley Lumbering Company, owner of Cone Mills and Falls City railroad, is the purchaser.
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Dallas
Polk County
Johnson Lumber Company
Hallock
Willamette Valley Lumbering Company
Cone Mills and
Falls City Railroad
Tangent Vetch Growers' Union Incorporated
Albany farmers form Tangent Vetch Growers' Union to grow and sell vetch on a large scale. Articles filed in the county clerk's office announce the new company's purpose to raise vetch for grain and hay, following successful local cultivation.
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Albany
Tangent Vetch Growers’ Union
Line County
Tax collection shift proposed from sheriffs to county treasurers
Oregon Tax commission urges moving tax collection from sheriffs to county treasurers. The report says this would reduce salary disparities, streamline public funds handling, and improve accuracy by paying money directly to treasurers. The recommendation cites a Sheriff’s quoted reasoning without naming the official.
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Salem
Oregon Tax Commission
Printing Office
Thie c
Monroe Lumber pursues 10000 acres timber land deal
Eugene based Monroe Lumber & Milling of Monroe Washington records deeds to 5000 acres in Lane and Benton counties and plans a railroad from Eugene Corvallis or Junction City to the timber if another 5000 acres can be secured. If not, the company will hold current holdings as speculation. Land lies in northwest Lane county.
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Eugene
Monroe Lumber & Milling Company
Monroe
Wash
Lane
Benton
Corvallis
Junction
Lane County
Sumpter Fremont Power Company Expands Olive Lake Plant
The Sumpter-The Fremont Power Company advances toward completion of its Olive lake power plant. It employs many idle district workers and imports manpower from Eastern Oregon to build the ditch, pipeline, and install machinery. The firm also links to the Red Boy mine for future electric power operation.
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Sumpter
Fremont Power Company
Olive Lake
Oregon
Red Boy
Lane Prune Crops Big In Lane County
Lane prune crops show a larger output than last year though rain caused cracking and uneven ripening during drying. Even with the damage the crop remains above average. Canners have been working on tomatoes for five to six weeks and still have supply in sight.
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Lane
Eugene
Lane County
Portland Markets Prices for Wheat to Mohair and Hops
Portland market listings show grain prices for Wheat and Oats, hay and alfalfa, fruits and vegetables, butter and eggs, poultry and eggs, veal, beef, lamb, pork, hops, and wool. Values mention Oregon origin goods, with figures given per unit such as cts per pound, per ton, per crate, and per dozen, across many commodities.
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Valley
Oregon
Burbanks
Oregon Ranch
Atlantic City Railroad Disaster Kills Scores On West Jersey Track
A three coach West Jersey Seashore Railroad plunge at a drawbridge in Atlantic City on a Sunday afternoon left 50 to 75 dead. The wreck, caused by a rail twist, sent the first two cars into the water as the third car struck the abutment. Royal Artillery band members were among the passengers.
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Atlantic City
N. J
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
Royal Artillery Band
Philadelphia
Utes Engage as Soldiers Close in From Five Directions
A Sheridan Wyoming special reports Ute renegades tracked by cavalry from Fort Keogh Fort Meade Fort Robinson Fort Mackenzie with infantry from Mackenzie. Militia from Wyoming moving to Ashland could bring battle in Tongue River valley near Ashland as Utes head toward the Cheyenne agency.
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Fort Mackenzie
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ashland
Tongue River
Sheridan
Arvada
Effort to Overawe Renegades at Powder River
Omaha dispatch reports four troops from Fort Robinson marching to Powder River Wyoming to deter Ute depredations. Total forces reach 765. expected show of strength to prevent fight. Indians are described as well armed and sullen. 350 travelers travel with 150 possible fighters.
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Omaha
Fort Robinson
Neb
Tenth Cavalry
Powder River
Wyoming
Clash With Red Men in Montana Hills Leaves Two Dead
A north country dispatch reports a stabbing and shooting fray in the Sweet Grass Hills about 60 miles from Fort Benton. Two men are dead and two wounded. identities are not learned. A priest and officers are preparing to move toward the scene.
Mutinous Cossacks Sentenced in Ukraine Trial
Yekaterinoslav, Oct 29. The trial of mutinous Cossacks who withdrew to the mountains and proclaimed a Cossack republic has concluded. Several defendants received sentences ranging from 15 to 20 years of hard labor.
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Yekaterinoslav
Fleet of Fishermen Lost in Storm at Goto Island
The Oct 30 report from Poxto states the Goto Island fishing fleet was nearly wiped out by the storm with 228 vessels lost and 822 fishermen drowned. Of the survivors 100 were injured.
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Poxto
Goto Island
Japanese Ambassador Seeks U S School Policy Clarification
President Roosevelt ordered Victor Metcalf to San Francisco for a full inquiry into California school segregation of Japanese children and the treatment of Japanese residents. The mission aims to verify treaty rights under 1894 terms and address alleged indignities at San Francisco restaurants amid local exclusions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Victor H. Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
San Francisco
United States
Mr. Metcalf
Viscount Aoki
Secutary Root
California
Metcalf
Count Aoki
Charer
Chinese Army Shows Efficient Maneuvers and Telegraph Link
Autumn maneuvers of the Chinese imperial army end with a Northern army victory. A portable wireless telegraph system was deployed from light wagons, erected in under 20 minutes by telegraph corps officers. The exercise cost about $500,000 and featured cavalry, artillery, and strong discipline.
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Changtufu
Europe
California Fails Endurance Trial Again
The cruiser California and the destroyer Paul Jones left for a third endurance test outside the heads. After an hour and a half at speeds over 22 knots the California returned to port due to overheating of the journals on the port engine.
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California
San Francisco
Naval Trial Board
Paul Jones
Arms Destroyed at Morro Castle Under U S Officers
Sea to Be Storehouse Havana Oct 27. Under orders to advance the policy of arms surrender the Morro Castle arsenal is being emptied into the sea by the garrison commanded by American officers. About 1000 stands of obsolete guns are rendered useless.
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Havana
Morro Castle
Great Milk Supply Concern in New York Formed
Walter M. Hodge leads the financial end and James L. Bennett represents farmers in the new milk supply concern organized to manage New York City's milk production. Bennett has long served as counsel for the Five States Milk Producers' Association, with 10,000 farmer members contributing to the city’s supply.
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New York
United States
Walter M. Hodge
James L. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Five States Milk Producers’ Association
New York City
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