News of the Week Condensed Highlights and Worries
Francelia J. Henry to probe graft charges in San Francisco. An unknown vessel wrecked near Cape Henry. A 62 mile gale hit Charleston with little damage. Agriculture adopts strict pure food enforcement. Herbert G. Squiers named minister to Panama. A San Francisco robbery suspect given ten years. Countess of Carlisle elected head of world WCTU. SF police arrest five linked to Japanese bank robbery. Wheat corner plans emerge in Topeka. Corans in New York plot a war ring conference on annexation. Philippine governors seek home rule. Roosevelt backs Platt for Senate. Moody to fight railroads over employer liability. Ute Indians head for Montana after troops sent. Findlay verdict fines up to 5,000 in oil case. Russian fears after Black Hundred congress in Kiev. SF grand jury calls police undisciplined. new chief urged. NYC Central fined 102,000 for sugar trust rebates. Taft reports Cuban affairs to the President. French sub dead. Maine gunners break records. A Philippine governor and supreme judge to be appointed. Ireland faces famine due to potato crop failure. Hughes gains on Hearst in NY governor race. Secret Service chief probes St. Louis sub-treasury shortages. British investors wary as US assumes Cuba charge. Dreadnought guns fire in tests with no damage. William Scully, vast landholder, dies. Croker to visit old home. Hughes as NY governor could rise to presidency. Elevator trust head admits only partial compliance. Diamond dealers announce 20 percent price rise. Standard Oil defense argues it is a good trust. Cuban rebels petition to keep Colwell in Havana. Colwell commands the Denver.
Record of Severe Wyoming Storm Drags On
Great cold grips Wyoming as Oct 23 reports describe the worst storm in years with heavy snowfall and high winds. Union Pacific plows run between Cheyenne and Ogden while Green River reports 25 year high winds and 10 degrees above zero with downed wires and a damaged building. Stockmen fear major tempts as conditions ease slightly in northern and central areas.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Union Pacific Hasenow
Ogden
Green River
Granger
Packers Making Money Amid Packing House Consolidation Talks
Washington reports Agricultural department officials assess Chicago rumors of a huge packing house company funded by English capital. They say the industry profits persist under strict beef inspections and see no clear disadvantage if foreign capital controls are state regulated.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Chicago
Chulo Volcano Erupts Wreaking Havoc Across Central America
Telegraphic reports from San Salvador describe massive flooding and sulfur lava from Chulo volcano destroying towns including Panchinalco. Over 100 drowned at Coatepeque, Pimiento and other settlements swept away, railroads damaged, and a schooner with passengers lost near Corinto.
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San Salvador
Coatepeque
Chulo
Panchinalco
Piminento
Buoy Messages Found From 1901 Arctic Expedition
Two buoy messages sent adrift from Frans Josef land by the Baldwin Zeigler polar expedition in 1901 were found July 10, 1906 on Moffet Island by Captain Btrenereen of the Arctic whaler Gottfried and sent to Evelyn B. Baldwin. The film paper messages show Arctic journey effects and pleads for coal.
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Buffalo
Frans Josef Land
Baldwin Zeigler
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Moffet Island
Btrenereen
Gottfried
United States State Department
Arctic
Alaska Mining Industry Gains in a Decade
Washington reports Alaska's mining sector surged from 24 million dollars in 1895 to over 16 million in 1905. Gold production rose 60 percent in 1905 over 1904, aided by drastic thinning of mining companies and consolidations reshaping the industry.
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Alaska
Washington
United States Survey
Governor Called To Account Over Sonora Rights
Mexico City reports an accusation presented to congress alleging Governor Rafael Isabel of Sonora bore responsibility for territorial rights violations. The document ties the entry of Arizona Rangers into Mexico to the Cananea riots and names the governor in connection with the convoy at that time.
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Mexico City
Documenta
Congress
Rafael Isabel
Sonora
Arizsonr Rangers
Cananea
Clemenceau summoned to form new French ministry
Paria reports M. Clemenceau, minister of the interior, has been summoned to the palace to form a new government. He plans to take four days to select ministers and another four to five days to settle a program.
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Clemenceau
Paria
M. Clemenceau
Interior
Portland Fir Lumber Supplied to Pullman Cars
In 18 months Portland furnished 40 million to 560 million feet of fir lumber for Pullman Car company shops in Pullman Illinois. Total expenditure nears 1.5 million dollars with Albert Jones, the company’s purchasing agent, confirming the figures. Lumber is used for boxcar siding and other components, with additional contracts ongoing.
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Portland
Pullman Car Company
Pullman
Ill
Albert Jones
Pullman Company
West
Price Trends in Cattle Boosting Pacific Northwest Prosperity
La Grande reports cattle prices rising as Wal lowa county benefits from higher cattle values. Pacific Meat Co representatives make large purchases and Walla Walla buyers seek feeders. Range leasing and separate boundaries for cattle and sheep improve range cattle condition and profitability.
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la Grande
Peter O'Sullivan
Wallowa County
Pacific Meat Company
Walla Walla
Apples at Hood River Fruit Fair Sweepstakes Winner
A. I. Mason won the Hood River Fruit fair sweepstakes with three boxes from 9 year old trees on 63 per acre. The trees averaged five and a half bores and yielded 1,141 boxes with only 64 wormy apples after six arsenate of lead sprays.
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Hood River
A. I. Mason
Wants Passenger Bridge Across Willamette at Oswego
The Clackamas county court will be asked to negotiate with the Southern Pacific company to permit the county to build an upper deck on the railroad bridge over the Willamette at Oswego. Oswego residents seek a crossing and better direct communication with Oregon City.
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Oregon City
Oswego
Clackamas
Southern Pacific Company
Willamette River
Oowego
Institute Arouses Interest at Myrtle Point Fair
The Myrtle Point Farmers' Institute and fair just closed, drawing visitors impressed by local agricultural displays. Dr. Withycombe of Oregon Agricultural College gave an illustrated lecture on dairy cow treatment, inspiring farmers in the dairying region with practical ideas.
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Myrtle Point
Farmers’ Institute
Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College
Baker County Faces Widespread Teacher Shortage
In Baker County the county superintendent struggles to attract teachers despite offering higher pay. Wages have risen from an average of 35 to 50 dollars this year, with many teachers earning 60 dollars or more and few at 40 dollars or less.
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Baker City
Baker County
Land Withdrawn From Entry In Coal Lands
The Dalles land office reports a telegram from the general land office withdrawing from filing all lands in coal land townships 6 s 7 s 8 s and ranges 24 25 26 E W D. This action blocks entry under the coal land laws in these specified townships.
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Dalles
Local Land Office
General Land Office
E. W.D
Grain Accumulates as Embargo Affects Wheat Shipments
Foreman La Grande-Homer Littleton of the Charles Playle warehouse at Allcel reports a large grain stock due to the railroad embargo on interior wheat shipments to Portland amid the grain handlers strike, but he says shipments will resume.
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la Grande
Homer Littleton
Chas. Playle
Allcel
Portland
Crook County Horses Shipped to Alberta Market
Pendleton sent thirteen carloads of Crook County range horses owned by M. R. Cowell to Shelby Junction Montana last week. The animals are destined for the Alberta market after leaving the range.
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Crook County
Alberta
Pendleton
M. R. Cowell
Shelby Junction
Mont
Rock Creek Fruit Growers Hit With Big Apple Harvest
Rock Creek ranchers shift from hay to fruit, gathering large apple and pear crops. William Head and A. A. Carotheres own 10 and 20 acre orchards respectively, with shipments to Spokane Walla Walla Pendleton Condon and Arlington. Head plans 1000 boxes. Carothers shipped 1000 and projects 1300 more. The Rock Creek display won a gold medal at the Omaha exposition.
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Rock Creek
Hood River
Northwest
William Head
A. A. Carothere
Omaha Exposition
A. A. Carothers
Hops On The Up Grade In Salem Market
Salem hops market shows renewed activity with every dealer taking orders at a small premium over last week. Krebs Bros received an order for 1 000 bales at 15 cents per pound, others offering the same. Krebs bought Clay field crop of 175 bales at Dallas. Joseph Harris and Catlin Linn were buyers on the West side at 12 and a quarter cents, Lachmand Pincus paid 17 cents for a choice lot from Dallas dealer.
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Salem
Krebs Broa
Krebs
Dallas
Joseph Harris
Catlin & Linn
Lachmand & Pincus
Modern Pyramid Builders Form Local Lodge in Albany
The Modern Pyramid Builders launched last week with Pyramid No. 2 in Albany as the first subordinate branch to Pyramid No. 1. Fred Fortmiller was named chief builder, W Lair Thompson scribe, and E D Cusick custodian, starting with about 30 members.
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Albany
Fred Fortmiller
W. Lair Thompson
D. Cusick
Albany Sawmill Planned South of Brownsville
G. B. and E. H. Dickinson of this city plan a 20000 feet per day sawmill six miles south of Brownsville. A land-lease contract requires the plant to be in operation by January 1.
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Albany
Brownsville
G. B
E. H. Dickinson
Portland Markets Price Snapshot for Wheat to Mohair
The Portland market report lists wheat grades with bids from 61 to 68 cents, oats around 22 to 24 dollars per ton, barley near 20 to 23 dollars, rye from 1.40 to 1.85 per cwt, corn 26 to 28 per ton, and assorted hay fruits and vegetables with varied per box or per dozen prices. It covers dairy butter at 26 to 30 cents per pound, eggs at 81 to 132 cents, poultry and meat values, and wool and mohair prices in mid 1900s ranges.
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Valley
Oregon
Concords
Oregon Burbanks
Oregon Ranch
Wind Sweeps Salt Lake City In Severe Storm
A 24 hour wind storm devastates Salt Lake City and surrounding areas causing three injuries and widespread property damage. The Utah Packing plant, new at $100000, is obliterated by fire fanned by the wind, with total losses around $260000.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Company
Utah
Ogden
Provo
Cuba cyclone toll rises with fishing boat losses
Havana reports confirm a hurricane sweeping Cuba caused heavy damage. The Batabano coast suffered the worst, with forty fishing choppers missing and near 100 dead, mostly Spanish fishermen. Wrecked vessels line shores as Havana records about 600000 dollars in damage and extensive urban devastation.
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Havana
Magooon
Cuba
Batabano
Echoonere
Ees
Delay for Hermann Pushes Trial Past Holidays
Representative Binger Hermann will not face trial in this city on the indictment charging destruction of 35 official letterpress copybooks until after Christmas. No definite trial date has been set, the court docket is full, and the case cannot be heard in the next three months. Hermann’s whereabouts are unknown to the court, though no anxiety is felt.
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Hermann
Washington
Binger Hermann
Heney
San Francisco
English Holding Company Rumored to Control U S Packing
Combine Packing Houses Chicago Oct 22 English holding company rumored to take over all packing interests in the United States. Capital near 500 million dollars with J Ogden Armour named as practical chief. Officials decline to confirm but street talks mark recent events as significant.
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Combine Packing Houses
Chicago
United States
LaSalle Street
J. Ogden Armour
Black Hundred Attacks Stolypin
The Banner printed by the Black Hundred league accuses Premier Stolypin of breaking faith after revelations about negotiations with a large delegation from 100 branches. The attack signals worsened strain between the premier and reactionary forces in St. Petersburg.
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Black Hundred
Stolypin
St. Petersburg
Black Hundred O
Troops Push Out to Pursue Marauding Ute Band
Ten troops of the Tenth cavalry departed Fort Robinson Nebraska at noon heading from Gillette Wyoming to追 the marauding Ute band from the White Rock agency Utah. The commander carries War Department orders to take the Indians dead or alive.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Neb
Gillette
Wyo
White Rock Agency
Utah
War Department
Snowstorm in South Dakota Delays Rapid City Line
Dis patches report a heavy snow storm on the Rapid City extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line in South Dakota. Snow is drifting and a downline has been ordered to Chamberlain and Presho.
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South Dakota
Aronx City
Towa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rapid City
Chamberlain
Presho
Sinking of the Bt. Lucie Off Florida Coast
The steamer Bt. Lucie sinks off Elliott Key 26 miles south of Miami. 60 injured brought to port, 28 dead expected. Captain Bravo reports a 9 wave and a large loss of life, with 250 residents on Elliott Key presumed lost. A drifting barge with 100 people torn from wearings near Elliott Key later found near the Bahamas.
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Miami
Fla
Bt. Lucie
Pravo Commanding
Florida
Star
Bravo
Elliott’s Key
Rt. Lucie
Cham
Elliott Key
Bahama Islands
Storm Toll Drops News From Caribbean and Central America
The Red Star Line steamer Philadelphia reports a Dutch vessel lost in a cyclone between Caracas and La Guayra and that twenty miles of the rail link to Caracas are destroyed. In San Salvador a ten day tempest floods valleys, kills many, destroys cattle and crops, collapses bridges, and devastates adjoining Guatemala and Honduras with losses expected in the millions.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Red Star Line
Philadelphia
la Guayra
Venezuela
New York
Caracas
San Salvador
Republic
Majada
Guatemala
Honduras
Grain Traffic Blocked In New York Port
New York grain trade has complained for some time about rail delays in delivering wheat and corn to the port. Railroads decided to stop receiving grain until equipment is available, affecting both new and old business. The Produce Exchange grain committee and trade committee met with steamship interests to plan action, seek legal advice, and possibly appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New York
De'ay
Journal of Commerce
Produce Exchange Grain Committee
Committee On Trade and Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Blaze in Freight Sheds Sparks City Alarm
Fire swept the Southern Pacific freight sheds on Berry street in San Francisco burning alongside 50 freight cars. The reorganized fire department contained the blaze despite rapid spread through inflammable material and ample water supply.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Berry Street
Fifth
Sixth
Lays Claim to No Man s Land Island Park Title Case
Attorney General Herbert E. Hachey of Missouri plans Supreme Court action to establish state title to Island Park a Missouri River island between Clay County Missouri and Wyandotte County Kansas. The land has drawn pricefights and lawbreaking as it lies outside state jurisdiction.
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No-Man's-Land
Kansas City
Herbert
Hachey
Missouri
United States Supreme Court
Missouri River
Clay County
Wyandotte County
Kan
Ieland Park
McKinley Memorial Fund Report Released in Canton
Canton Ohio October 20 Secretary Hart sol of the McKinley National Memorial association released figures showing total contributions of 556,564 plus 74,062 interest. Of this amount 178,886 has been expended.
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McKinley Memorial Fund
Canton
Hartsol
McKinley National Memorial Association
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Cape Henry
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Countess of Carlisle
World’s Association
Topeka
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Philippines
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Platt
Senate
Moody
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Findlay
Mere Oe Ry
Russia
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Kieff
Bay City
New York Central Railroad
Sugar Trust
F. L. Pomeroy
Taft
Maine
Philipines
West Ireland
Hughes
Hearst
Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Sub-Treasury
St. Louis
William Scully
America
Siligo
Kansas
Nebraska
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Onscage Elevator Trust
Raesia
Standard Oil
Findlay, Ohio
Colwell
U. S
Denver
Packers
Salvator
Portland Markets
Hope
Salt Lake
Central America
Pinar del Rio
Interstate Board
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