News of the Week Condensed for Busy Readers
Highlights from around the world include the third Russian dogma and Jewish relief, Anna Gould’s marriage to Prince de Sagan, a Cleary City Alaska mine fire causing $250000 loss, and San Francisco politics after Mayor Taylor’s election. Global unrest, stock, and labor stories follow with strikes, loans, and diplomatic shifts.
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Anna Gould
Prince de Sagan
Boni
Cleary City
Alaska
Taylor
Langdon
San Francisco
Treasury to issue Panama bonds and Certificates of indebtedness
Secretary Cortelyou announces a $50,000,000 Panama bond issue and $100,000,000 in one year certificates at 3 percent interest. President Roosevelt approves, saying the move will relieve the financial strain and can back extra national bank circulation. Proceeds may aid urgent needs, including crop movement, with safety emphasized.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Treasury
Panama
Roosevelt
White House
Secre
Break With Japan Echoes in British Press in North China
Pekin dispatch reports Count Okuma's warning that Japan would disappoint India and not heed heaven’s call if it does not protect Indians oppressed by Europe. The piece notes friction between Japanese and British merchants, anti Japanese sentiment among Englishmen in Pekin and Tientsin, and Times coverage of British wrath in the Far East. It cites plans by pro Japanese British press to oppose Japan and fear of splitting the Anglo Japanese alliance from Yangtze to Manchuria.
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Pekin
Kobe
Count Okuma
Progressive Party
Japan
India
Europe
China
Tientsin
the Times
Far East
Okuma
Prese
Great Britain
Manchuria
Wickersham Resignation Letter Published in Alaska News
Fairbanks reports reveal Justice Wickersham cited Governor Hoggatt's enmity as a key reason for resignation. The Juneau court decision angered the governor, who withdrew support, and President Roosevelt accepted the resignation with regret.
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Roosevelt
French bankers weigh other routes for gold to America
Paris reports some bankers who backed the Morgan Bank talks with France think a different method may secure gold shipments to New York. The issue ties to French government stance on gold sales and the upcoming Franco American tariff talks.
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France
New York
Paris
J. P. Morgan & Company
Bank of France
America
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Meets in December
Secretary Ellison reports daily letters from senators and representatives governors and industrial groups accepting invitations to attend the congress in Washington at the New Willard on December 4 5 and 6.
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Cincinnnati
Ellison
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Senate
House
New Willard
Washington
Midshipmen Overcoat Surrender Ban Sparks Protest
Annapolis Md Nov 19 The commander of midshipmen issued an order banning midshipmen from surrendering their overcoats for the protection of women friends The rule mirrors a West Point order that provoked social protest from the local social circle.
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Cupid
Annapolis
Midshipmen
West Point
Oregon land claimants urge delay on payments
Pendleton notes an emergency request by Eastern Oregon entrymen to prove their claims without payment in the land office. Congressman W R Ellis asks Secretary Garfield to allow 60 days for payments citing financial hardship and holiday delays to prevent litigation and loss of land rights.
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Secretary of Interior
Pendleton
Oregon
W. R. Ellis
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Keno Canal Work Advances Within City Limits
In Klamath Falls progress on the Keno canal is rapid within city limits. A large government force with shovels and teams is at work on the hillside, creating an animated scene. Much of the heavier labor is expected to be finished before winter. The canal, on the west bank, will irrigate farming lands not reached by the main canal.
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Klamath Falls
Keno
Apples Sent to Cuba by Linn County Official
A box of prize apples from Linn County was sent to Cuba for officers of the Eleventh United States infantry. The fruit was shipped by County Commissioner T. J. Butler to his son Clifton M. Butler, a second lieutenant with the Elev enth Infantry serving in Cuba. Clifton Butler, a West Point graduate of 1903, was appointed to the academy from Albany.
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Albany
Linn County
Cuba
Eleventh
United States Infantry
T. J. Butler
Clifton M. Butler
Eleventh Infantry
Butler
United Stas Military Academy
West Point
Weston-Potato Digging Advances in Mountain District
Weston-Potato digging is active in the mountain district tributary to Weston with larger acreage than prior years. Yields average about 100 sacks per acre on unirrigated ground, considered excellent. Largest growers B F Barklow and Henry Ransen expect about 80 acres to yield about 1,000 sacks, with most crops stored for next spring’s market.
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Weston
Mountain District
B. F. Barklow
Henry Ransen
Eugene Company Leads State in Military Efficiency
Eugene Company A of the Oregon National Guard based in Eugene won first place in the annual state efficiency competition. They scored 184 points out of 200, with Company K of Portland taking second. The notification came from Adjutant General Frnz er via Captain Raymond Babb and was conducted by Inspector General James Jackson.
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Eugene
Oregon National Guard
Frnzer
Raymond Babb
Oregon
James Jackson
Company K
Portland
Albany Secures New Furniture Factory Opportunity
Albany plans a furniture factory in the southeastern district using the former organ and carriage plant buildings. The Albany Furniture Manufacturing Company is formed by John Meneil the local owner, J M Gilkingon newly arrived in Oregon, and H P Hanson a Tacoma furniture maker.
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Albany
Albany Furniture Manufacturing Company
John Meneil
J. M. Gilkingon
Oregon
H. P. Hanson
Tacoma
Third Largest Orchard Project In Brownsville Area
Brownsville Browneville plans a major orchard expansion with two exceptions. A company has secured an option on 300 acres southwest of town. Work will begin on 200 acres, with 100 more to follow. An existing 100 acre orchard stands nearby as the cannery fuels a fruit industry revival.
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Brownsville
Browneville
Oregon land offices suspend proofs amid bank payment issues
Congressman Elis announces a reply from Secretary Garfield to Pendleton’s appeal on Oregon land entrymen. The interior department has instructed Oregon land offices to receive and suspend proofs when applicants cannot withdraw funds from banks to cover payments.
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Pendleton
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
Elis
Garfield
Oregon Land Offices
Chemistry Instructor Arrives at University of Oregon
Dr. F L Shinn joins the University of Oregon in Eugene as the new chemistry instructor succeeding Mr Huddle who departed to become a gan inspector in Wisconsin. Shinn previously taught physical chemistry at the University of Wisconsin for four years.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
F. L. Shinn
Dr. Shinn
Huddle
Wisconsin
Professor Shinn
University of Wisconsin
Oregon rail 14 hour law forwarded for prosecution
The Salem Oregon Railroad Commission has sent to District Attorney Reames of Jackson County a statement of evidence collected by Commissioner West regarding violations of the 14 hour law for railway employees. The commission asks Mr. Reames to prosecute Southern Pacific for the alleged violations.
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Salem
Oregon Railroad Commission
Reames
Jackson County
West
Governor Chamberlain Proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Oregon
Governor George E Chamberlain issues the 1907 Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday November 28 as a state holiday. He urges proper observance and gratitude for blessings while praying for continued prosperity and harmony among neighbors.
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Salem
Iin
Chamberlain
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Geo. E. Chamberlain
F. W. Bencon
Suspend Timber Proofs for 30 Days
The register and receiver of the local land office report instructions from Washington to suspend timber land proofs for 30 days in cases where applicants cannot withdraw funds from banks for payments. The delay benefits land buyers with funds tied up and provides relief to banks amid a timber land rush.
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la Grande
General Land Office
Washington
Red Boy Mine Strike in Sumpter District Yields Rich Vein
Baker City reports a major strike at the Red Boy mine in the Sumpter district Eastern Oregon. The vein rock is seven feet wide and assays run forty one dollars in gold with high silver. Red Boy Consolidated Mines owns the property and has worked for over a year on a tunnel to reach the vein.
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Baker City
Oregon
Red Boy
Sumpter District
al Rock
Red Boy Consolidated Mines Company
Oklahoma Admits State as Haskell Takes Oath
Guthrie Oklahoma observed inaugural ceremonies with Governor Charles N Haskell and state officials sworn in on the steps of the Carnegie library. Leslie G Niblack administered the oath as President Roosevelt’s proclamation admitted Oklahoma and Indian Territory into the union amid a pageant with a band and prayer. Haskell delivered the inaugural address praising liberty and self government and criticizing bureaucratic restraints.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Charles N. Haskel
Leslie G. Niblack
Carnegie Library
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Union
Charles Filson
Oklahoma Territory
Haskell
Niblack
Greater San Francisco aims to form a larger city
The San Francisco chamber of commerce calls for a convention to launch a bay area consolidation plan. Delegates from Bay region cities would decide on annexing San Mateo and parts of Alameda Marin and Contra Costa counties within 15 miles of City Hall, creating a Greater San Francisco of 181 square miles and about 807,000 people. Read includes San Francisco South City San Mateo Burlingame Oakland Berkeley Alameda Fruitvale San Leandro Hayward San Rafael Sausalito Belvedere.
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San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Bay Cities
Bay Region
San Mateo County
Alameda County
Marin County
Contra Costra
Bay
Greater
South City
San Mateo
Burlingame
Ocean View
Oakland
Berkeley
Alameda
Fruitvale
San Leandro
Hayward
San Rafael
Sausalito
Belvedere
Beet Harvest Nears Half Complete in Grand Ronde
La Grande Superintendent Sebbe Lov of Amalgamated Sugar reports the beet harvest about one half done. With good conditions there should be no trouble finishing in the Grand Ronde valley. The year’s output is estimated at 20,000 tons.
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la Grande
Sebbelov
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Grand Ronde Valley
Winter Supplies for Lake County Residents
Lake county residents stock up on winter supplies as teams deliver goods daily to Kla math Falla. Much flour is hauled from the Merrill mill with expectations that Lakeview will open its own flour mill next year.
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Lake, Klamath Fallsa
Lake County
Klamath Falla
Merrill
Lakeview
Lumber Firm Shuts Down Pendleton Plant
The Grand Ronde Lumber Company at Perry has closed its plant for several weeks cited high railroad rates forcing mine closures along the coast.
Portland Markets Reported Prices on Farm Products and Goods
Market notes list wheat, oats, barley, corn, hay and dairy prices in Portland with ranges for blue stem valley red and other varieties. Additional entries cover poultry, eggs, pears, cranberries, and vegetables with per unit or per sack prices and assorted farm goods including onions potatoes and hops.
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Oregon
Accornkage
Mexico cedes Magdalena Bay for U S navy coaling station
Mexico City reports that Magdalena Bay on the Lower California coast will be used as a United States navy coaling station for three years with reciprocal access for Mexico. No naval yards or fortifications agreement was made. The move follows Secretary Root’s visit to Mexico.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Magdalena Bay
Califonia
United States Navy
Root
Ehipe
State Department
Secretary of Foreign Relations
United States
Oklahoma Territory Joins Union as State Proclamation Signed
President Roosevelt signed the proclamation admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state at 10 16 Saturday. The ceremony united the two territories and marked a historic step for residents of both areas.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Attorney General sues 47 coal firms
In McAlester Oklahoma on November 18 Attorney General West sworn in filed suit against 47 coal mining companies alleging restraint of trade and collusive output sales. The action aims to curb price setting and sales control affecting regional business interests in the Southwest.
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McAlester
Okla
West
Oklahomia
Havana Census Counts 290,278 Population in City
Havana reports a population of 290,278 from the latest census up 46,860 since 1899. The city shows continued growth as officials release the figures and compare with prior counts.
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Havana
Roosevelt Advocated Tariff Commission Plan in 1902 Speech
Washington reports that Congress may seriously pursue tariff revision next term. Senator Beveridge plans to introduce a bill to appoint a commission to study tariff schedules and advise on revision. President Roosevelt is believed to support a commission, echoing a September 3, 1902 Indiana speech advocating the idea.
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Washington
Congress
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Benator Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Surge in Japanese Immigrants Raises Attention
Washington reports October 1906 saw a 250 percent rise in Japanese arrivals to the United States, far surpassing general immigration gains. Officials note impact is limited by small share, but the trend persists despite seven months of restrictive rules. No official comment from the Department of Commerce and Labor is available.
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Washington
America
Japan
Immigration Service
Coreane
Department of Commerce and Labor
Brobeck Trial Decision Upheld by California Supreme Court
San Francisco November 16 The California Supreme Court refused W I Brobeck’s bid to halt his bribery case tied to the Parkside trolley franchise proceeding before the board of supervisors. He and associates W H Umbeen and J E Green were indicted for attempted bribery.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
W. I. Brobeck
Board of Supervisors
W. H. Umbeen
J. E. Green
Brobeck
Sparse Topeka Suffrage Meeting Draws Few Delegates
In Topeka Kansas Novaes and about six women delegates attended the suffrage meeting yesterday and today. Attendance is so low the session may end soon. The group aims to form an organization to elect legislators who will grant women equal suffrage with men.
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Topeka
Kan
Novaes
Kansas Equal Suffragiste
Rock Island Accepts 2-Cent Fare Rule For Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Nov 16 The Rock Island will accept the 2 cent railroad fare provision of the Oklahoma constitution which goes into effect today This stance was stated by B F Winchell president of the Rock Island system in a conference with Guthrie city officers today.
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Guthrie
Okla
Rock Island
Oklahoma
B. F. Winchell
Rock Island System
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