News Summary of Global Events From Realigned Times
A scattered roundup notes Taft urging ship subsidies and temperance, a Grand Army veteran dies after being crushed in Taft rally crowds, Alaska and Philippines governance proposed by Taft, Taft backs irrigation bonds, Beards curbed by Kansas health board, Yerkes estate dispute settles for a third, General Grant and temperance stance, and various world incidents including a Paris girl killed by a lion cage accident and Halley’s comet tail speculation.
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Seattle
Taft
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Alaska
Philippines
Paris
Learie
Earth
American congress closes 12th session with water rights push
The American congress closes its 12th session urging national action against perpetual water franchises and proposing state legislation. It discussed mineral lode boundary rules and replacing side line limits with vertical continuation. Wildcat mining schemes were banned and investment in legitimate properties urged. J H Richards of Boise, retiring president, received honors. Los Angeles and Spokane rivalry for next session to be decided by the executive committee.
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American Congress
Congress
J. H. Richarda
Boise
Idaho
Los Angeles
Spokane
Americans Move Into Canada Western Frontier
Winnipeg dispatch reports a surge of American farmers crossing into Canada including tens of thousands into the Canadian West. Deputy minister of interior in Ottawa says immigration may top 60 thousand this year and 80 percent higher than last year with about 115 thousand Americans expected to settle in the Canadian West next year.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Canada
W. J. White
United
United States
Nine Die In Roslyn Mine Gas Explosion
Roslyn Washington October 5 A gas explosion in mine No 4 of the Northwestern Improvement company at 1246 this afternoon has killed or fatally injured fifteen men. The shaft fire rages, pumps are cut off and the city water supply is strained. Recovery may take months and other mines may be spared. Shops To Be Doubled In Sacramento Plans of the Western Pacific to double shop capacity and cost rise from 750000 to 1500000 prompt talk of lines built across California.
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Roslyn
Wash
Northwestern Improvement Company
Cod
Sacramento
New York
Western Pacific
Germany Causes Alarm Over Movements at Morocco Ports
Dispatches from Gibraltar report German steamers disembarking cannon and large quantities of guns and ammunition at Moroccan ports for the government. Britain and neutrals guard while seeking diplomacy to avert a collision. The sultan's stance alarms ministers and raises fears of a possible general war.
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Germany
Madrid
Gibraltar
Morocco
Great Britain
Duel Over Girl Ends in Death in San Diego
Earl Davis aged 17 died of tetanus after being stabbed nine times by Earl Lignell in a duel over a girl. Lignell, also 17, wounded after the September 18 incident. Clotilde Montez 14 involved. Police pursuit continues as authorities seek Lignell.
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Cal
Earl Davis
Earl Lignnell
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Clotilde Montez
St. Yven Retires After Record Run in Montreal
Henri St the famous French driver collapsed in the 234 mile race in Montreal on Oct 5. Physicians say a heart condition caused his withdrawal. The distance time was 2'32:40, a potential new record if track measurements are correct.
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St. Yven
Montreal
Henri St
Oregon State FPEMS Of Interest In Harney Land Deals
North Yakima syndicate takes over 15 000 acres in Harney County in a series of transfers. Eastern capitalists invest in large fruit tracts with Overland Fruit and Development Company of Boston acquiring 814 acres. Purchasers include C J Steven of Virginia and local buyers. plans call for extensive apple and pear orchards and a strategic location praised after inspection of fruit lands in Washington Rogue River and Hood River districts.
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Yakima
Harney
Beto Ae
Kaneas
Dixonville
C. J. Steven
Virginia
Overland Fruit & Development Company
Boston
Maia
Boston Company
Charles A. Brand
Reduced express rates take effect on O R N lines
Salem October 1 the reduced rates on Pacific Express Company routes operated by the navigation company went into effect. The cuts reach 20 to 25 percent in some cases. Patrons will feel the benefits immediately and efforts to reduce Wells Fargo rates in the Willamette Valley are planned. Representative B F Jones of Polk county who led the Pacific Express complaint also prosecutes the Wells Fargo case.
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Salem
Ex- Navigation Company
Pacific Express Company
Express Company
Wells Express Coi
Willamette
Polk County
Pacific Press Company
Wells Fargo Company
Auto Road Discussed From Coos Bay To Roseburg
A good roads meeting in Coage tia ture plan to have residents along the proposed auto road line agree to a special tax and equal contribution. The project has long been debated and may start actual work next summer along the Coos Bay Roseburg corridor.
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Marshfield
Coos Bay
Roseburg
Coage
Albany Seeks More Homes In Local Meeting Drive
The Albany Commercial club invites all residents to a gathering at the club to discuss housing needs and attract local capital for building rental flats. The objective is to address persistent shortages as demand for rental housing has far exceeded supply for the past year.
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Albany
Albany Commercial Club
GK Commercial Club
Saseesa Sabinal
Deschutes Irrigation Board Limits Increased Lien Claim
The board rules that Deschutes Irrigation and Power cannot demand a 140 percent lien or $40 per acre from settlers for reclaimed land. Settlers plan to pursue the matter with the company, likely taking the dispute to court to settle a long standing issue.
New Flour Mill Active in Baker City
Baker flouring mill near completion has become a major grain buyer. Ranchers increased wheat planting this year to meet demand, benefiting both growers and mill operators.
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Baker City
Baker Flouring
Albany Entity Plans Vast Orchard Linnhaven F100
Articles of incorporation reveal Linnhaven F100 forming in Albany with $300,000 capital: $100,000 preferred and $200,000 common. The move outlines corporate structure and funding for a large orchard venture.
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Albany
Linnhaven
Imports of Fine Chickens From Seattle Shipment
A shipment of twelve young Rock variety chickens was imported through Seattle. The consignment details indicate origin and that the birds are intended for local rearing and sale.
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Vee
Tye
Rae
Seattle
La Grande Reports Record Oat Yield on Local Farm
La Grande records show a mammoth yield from the Cennaway threshing machine on the Leander Ferguson ranch. In a 20 acre field the machine produced 129 bushels of oats per acre and 5 008 bushels in 10 hours, setting a new local record and surpassing prior 20 acre crop yields by one bushel per acre.
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la Grande
Leander Ferguson
Potatoes Boost Fertility as Fallow Ground Produces
Weston farmers report fallow ground yielding strong crops with potatoes thriving this season. Albert Gould records 84 bushels of barley per acre on 20 acres and 5 acres of similar ground. J. E. Walden posts an impressive oats yield of 116 bushels per acre.
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Weston
Weston Mountain
Albert Gould
J. E. Walden
Orchard Land Sold for Irrigation in Cottage Grove
S. T. Nelson sold a 376 acre farm to John Spray. Spray plans irrigation on 276 acres of bottom land. Land value is expected to rise from 100 to 200 dollars per acre once water is supplied, with orchard sizes increasing accordingly.
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Cottage Grove
S. T. Nelson
John Spray
Spray
Will Represent Oregon Delegates at Inland Waterways Convention
Salem delegates to the annual convention of the Mississippi Inland Waterways association travel to the event. Representatives include J Meriner of Blalocks and J Peters of The Dalles along with B Hinsdale, details incomplete.
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Oregon
Salem
Atlantic Inland Waterways Association
J. Meriner
Blalocks
A J. Peters
The
Dalles
B. Hinsdale
Portland markets list farm prices for wheat fruit and livestock
A dense market summary from Portland shows prices for Wheat Bluestem and Red Russian, oats hay butter poultry pork veal and fruits with ranges by region Willamette and Eastern Oregon. Hogs, sheep and eggs appear with varying per pound and per box quotes across multiple commodities and years.
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Timothy
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Aris Nedias
Taft in Portland Wins Hearts on Cherished Visit
President Taft’s Portland stop drew affectionate crowds and warm praise. He spent a half hour visiting Judge George H. Williams at Good Samaritan Hospital then attended a luncheon and Armory appearance. Taft praised the day as delightful and thanked Portland for the reception before departing by special train.
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Oregon
George H. Williams
Simon
Taft
Union Depot
Portland
New Orleans
Scientist Church Excludes Mrs Stetson in Christian Science
Alfred Farlow confirmed Mrs Ana E Stetson of New York has been dismissed from the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston on Oct 4. Farlow declined further comment but hoped members would accept the decision in a Christian manner.
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Boston
Alfred Farlow
First Church of Christ
Ana E. Stetson
New York
Farlow
Springfield riders set 24 hour world mark
In the ee stadium Charles Spencer and Charlies Gustafson of Springfield set a new 24 hour world record. Spencer rode 1089 miles 199 yards in 24 hours surpassing H A Guitar of England. Gustafson covered 268 miles ahead of Callier's mark to establish a record.
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Mass
Ee Stadium
Charles Spencer
Charlies Gustafson
Spencer
H. A. Guitar
England
Gustafson
Callier
Fair Ones Fed by Force
London reports on writs issued as part of a coercive expedition. Writs have been issued to compel compliance in a case involving alleged forced feeding of individuals described as fair ones. Authorities pursue legal action to address the reported abuses.
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London
Oregon Grain Rate Cut Affects Northern Pacific Rail Lines
The Oregon State Railroad Commission ruled grain rates in the Oregon & Eee company system are unjust and ordered a roughly one eighth cut, reducing revenue about $76,000 annually. The decision mirrors a Washington action, with uncertainty over railway compliance and impact mainly on the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company and the Northern Pacific lines feeding Oregon.
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Oregon
Oregon & Eee Company
Salem
General Freight Et Eeee Lee & Navige’ Company
W. E. Coman
F. T
Aetodae
Cnetir Tenematil
Northern Pacific
Washington
Harriman lines place record orders for all steel equipment
Chicago October 2 orders for new equipment and power push Harriman lines total spend for the period to 17 million. An all steel passenger fleet grows to about 600 cars with 1 500 steel cars added from a new order. Current deliveries include 480 all steel cars and a major freight and locomotive package totaling 5 400 freight cars and 105 locomotives. The new locomotives will haul about ten percent more than two standard units.
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Chicago
Harriman Lines
Pennsylvania Road
Harriman Sey
Hariman
Timber bond placed on California holdings of Minnesota tycoon
Alturas California October 2 Thomas B Walker a Minnesota timber land king who owns large tracts in Northern California deeded 187000 acres to Red River Lumbery. The firm has given a deed of trust on the property to Minnesota Land & Trust Co to secure a bond for 1500000 dollars to fund debts and build mills factories and railroads to convert timber into merchantable products.
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Cal
Thomas B. Walker
Minnesota Timber Land King
California
Red River
Minnesota Land & Trust Company
Suspected Piracy in Mexico City Vessel and Gunboat Action
Reports from Mexico City claim the pilot boat II suspected of piracy is equipped with rapid fire guns. The gunboat Bravo intercepted the vessel after its conduct, and an inventory of cargo will be declared forfeited to the government.
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Mexico City
Bravo
Roosevelt's Return Delayed
Colonel Roosevelt, expected October 15 from a hunt in the Mweru district, will not arrive until October 28. Edmund Heller, entering service, faces delays due to mounting pressures amid travel disruptions.
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Roosevelt
Oan B
Rodeavelt
Mweru
Pease
Edmund Heller
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