World News and Notes From Far and Near
Brief items report on Russia seeking a share in a Chinese railway loan, Germany's 1908 deficit around 30.5 million, and varied happenings from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Topics include North Pole chatter, Cook’s pole claim, California grape pickers wage issues, a 1 pound 8 foot swordfish, earthquakes, floods and tornadoes, balloon inspectors, and maritime activity in Chinese waters.
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Russia
Explorer Cook
California
Mexican Floods Ravage Valleys and Towns Across Northeastern State
A Morélla dispatch reports a cloudburst flood in Zamora district and a mountain wave that devastated Tula and surrounding areas. The disaster left dozens of dead, destroyed the San Juan bridge, washed away 200 houses, cut rail and telegraph lines, and isolated 7,000 residents for days with months needed to restore highways.
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Mexico
Morélla
Zamora
Forte
Bovennon
Xeran
Tula
Temblyaia
San Juan
Monterey
Robbed Mails Ring Brought Two Suspects in Chicago
Postal authorities allege a Chicago operation tied Posner and Gray to thefts of letters and cashing stolen checks. The Synder girl reportedly joined Posner in Chicago four months ago as two more men are sought as accomplices. Authorities say $1000 in jewelry and other valuables were stolen and laundered through the city.
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Tion
Postoffice
Ios
Eas
Aed Th
Posner
Synder
Gray
Oma
Chicago
Fomer Ona
Tuberculosis Increases, Nathan Straus Warns Plague Gaining
Budapest reports Nathan Straus, NY philanthropist, presented figures to the Intern Med congress on the rise of tuberculosis and the plague of infected milk. He cited New York vital stats showing the death rate per 1,000 rising from 2.42 in 1902 to 2.89 in 1907 and 2.29 in 1908, with deaths from tuberculosis increasing as a share of all deaths.
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Budapest
Nathan S
New York
Intern Medical Congress
York City
Robert Koch
Serum and vaccine trials under Roux and Nikifoff in Paris
Paris report states a serum and vaccine tested under Professor Nikifoff and Dr. Pierce Roux. It has been used in Russia in desperate cases, reducing deaths. The serum is derived from a cholera patient and cultured to create a preparation injected under the skin, causing local infection and purported immunity.
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Paris
Professor Inikoff
Pierce Roux
Russia
Greek Princes Removed From Unattached List
Athens Sept 7 King George will sign a decree placing Crown Prince Constantine and Prince Nicholas on the unattached list at their own request. Constantine is named chief and Colonel Corthas named commanding officer of the army corps in Athens.
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Athens
George
Constantine
Nicholas
Corthas
Tornado Wipes Out Town in Sicily
Tornado hits a Sicilian town on Sept 7 causing massive destruction with five dead and many injured. Emergency crews report extensive damage to homes and businesses as residents seek shelter and relief supplies arrive.
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Town
Sicily
Oregon Wool Clip Shines In State's 1909 Season
The 1909 Oregon wool season closed with high prices and strong yields. Farmers benefited from heavy clip weights and excellent fiber quality, with average fleeces around nine pounds the heaviest on record. Prices ranged from 13 to 23 cents, averaging about 19.5 cents for the overall clip.
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Oregon
Shaniko
Clearing Up Land Titles Around Klamath Lakes
Special agent of the general land office and state land agent inspect lands near Klamath lakes. They review titles in dispute between state and United States as land classification since 1800 affects future alluvial lands. Applegate and Jones assist at the lake head and plan several days of examination.
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Klamath Falle
H. P
General Land Office
Peter Ogden
Salem
United States
Mpigrat
Ansi
Klamath
Port dredge removed for repairs after failed local effort
The government dredge was taken to Portland for repairs and will be moved to the Columbia River next week. Local efforts to keep the dredge here failed, and port officials may build a dredge of their own.
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Sas Ae Leme Ies
Grego d
Tatoos Bay
Portland
Columbia River
Commuter Complaints Target Southern Pacific At Aurora
A. F. Will of Aurora complains to the railroad commission about chronic delays on the Southern Pacific. He says trains due at 9:25 am arrive two to four hours late, leaving Aurora with little usable service for passengers and shippers.
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Salem
A. F. Will
Aurora
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific
Mr. Will
Government to Build Dredge Across Umatilla River
The government advertises for bids on a $10,000 bridge across the Umatilla river at Cayuse station. The structure, with a 20 ton capacity, will link to a planned road to Wensha springs, funded by an appropriation made last winter.
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Pendleton
Umatilla River
Cayuse Station
Wensha Springs
Governor Benson Invited to Dry Farming Congress Call
A notice from Salem states the official call for the fourth annual Dry Farming congress at Bill Munt on October 26 27 and 28. Governors day will feature the presence of governors from several Western states.
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Benson
Salem
Dry Farming Congress
Bill Munt
Congress
Hood River Apple Growers Form Permanent Organization
Hood River valley apple growers held a meeting at the Commercial club rooms to form a permanent organization and plan an apple fair. C. D. was elected chairman and Thompson W. H. Walton secretary.
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Hood River
Hood River Valley
Coommercial Club
C. D
Thompson W. H. Walton
Cool Plans Own Dredge
A Marshfield note reports a plan to own a dredge, signaling local investment in maritime infrastructure and likely improvement of harbor or river navigation. The brief emphasizes community interest and forthcoming steps for procurement and operation.
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Cool
Marshfield
John Day Valley set to benefit from railroad expansion
Readable fragment notes that the coming railroad to Baker City will enable grain and fruit farmers to ship supplies. grain yields in Grant County are high with fruit crops strong. Wheat prices and milling demand cited. extensive undeveloped lands near Gam County expected to boost future yields.
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Ohn Ds
Baker City
Oregon
Grant County
John Day
Gam
Blue Mountain
Umatilla Morrow Fair Preparations Draw Wide Interest
Pendleton hosts the annual Umatilla and Morrow counties fair this month with preparations for unprecedented agricultural exhibits. Special entertainment features include a broncho busting contest with a local saddle prize, attracting top riders from the region.
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Umatilla
Power From John Day River Aiming To Light Arlington
A proposed project near Arlington Oregon would harness John Day River water to generate electricity. The plan envisions supplying lights and power to Arlington and neighboring counties starting next spring.
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John Day
Oregon
Washington
Denen Wreter
John River
Arlington
Eau
Thempany
Furn
Kozer Returns from East in Improved Health
A report states Kozer has returned from the East in better health than some time. It notes his intended actions and mentions that insurance commissioners examined the methods used by eastern state officials.
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Kozer
M ‘Keear
Estern
Portland Markets Raw Data From Early 1900s Trading Day
Prices listed for Wheat varieties including Biloustemn and Red Russian, oats, timothy, alfalfa, clover, and other feeds with per ton and per hundredweight figures. Butter fat, poultry, pork, veal, fruit, vegetables, hops contracts, and various regional market readings appear with multiple unit prices and ranges.
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Oregon
Census Director Seeks Public Input for 1910 Agriculture Census
Census Director Durand invites suggestions on the 1910 agriculture census set for April 15. He seeks input from farmers and experts, notes ongoing collaboration with economists and university agronomy departments, and aims to align data collection with public needs and expert advice.
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Durand
United States
Agriculture
Farma
Farcass Jeau
Universiports
Department of Agriculture
Weenie
Organiza
Santa Fe proposes nonstop 1800 mile train run
Chicago reports the Santa Fe aims to cut the City Los Angeles run by ten hours. The plan requires a 50 hour trip over 1800 miles at 87 mph. Government position awaited as rivals react with haste to time card meetings.
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Chicago
Santa
City
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Washington
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Natural bridge found in Utah along the Colorado river
Utah Archaeological society members report discovering a natural rock span four miles north of the Arizona line and six miles east of the Colorado river. The 274 foot bridge is said to be the largest known and yielded fossils, cliff-dweller pottery, and baskets from ancient times.
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Utah Archaeological Society
Colorado River
Arizona
Utah
Arizona Line
Decisive Battle Expected in Peru Clash
Peru reports heavy losses as fighting between troops and Mon forces intensifies. The confrontation, labeled affraya by locals, suggests a decisive battle is imminent with significant casualties likely.
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Peru
Road to Promotion: New appoints at technical school
More than 100 applicants attended the appointment event at a technical school for instruction of cadets and draughtsmen. The newly appointed staff includes G D C uel and Bieerk, signaling progress toward expanding technical training.
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D. C. Uel
Bieerk
Sr Ae B. Maron E.nmndon
Eatcanamen Dies Ts Hae
Flood Devastates Southeastern Java Killing Hundreds
In Batavia on Sept 6 reports estimate about 600 natives have perished in the floods sweeping Southeastern Java. Property and crop damage is described as enormous with widespread destruction across the region.
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Java
Batavia
President Taft may honor Polar flag hoister in New York
Reports say the late polar explorer who raised the Stars and Stripes on the world’s apex could receive a personal tribute in New York attended by rivals and leading scientists. Names mentioned include Duke d Abross Dr Nansen Rear Admiral Genesist ville Anthony Fiala Captain Joseph E Bernier and Captain Bradley S Osborne.
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New York
Cook
T Taft
Duke d’Abross
Nansen Seiden Eae
Genes Histville
Anthony Fiala
Joseph E. Bernier
Bradley S. Osborne
Arctic Club
Copenhagen
Ca Osborne
Christiana
Amundsen
Belgium
British Geographical Societies
London
Southern California mail service facing route realignment
Chicago Sept 4 The railroads plan to reorganize fast mail service to the Pacific coast. The move affects the Santa Fe Rock Island and Southern Pacific with about 1 260 000 dollars annual revenue at stake as mail traffic shifts west of the Missouri River and St Paul. The plan aims to reallocate the bulk of westbound mail to other roads starting February weighing by government rules.
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Chicago
Southern California
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Russians to Be Imported to Hawaii from Manchuria
The territorial board of immigration plans to import Russian families from Manchuria to Hawaii to address labor needs. Agent L C Atk sailed for Harbin aboard the Siberia and aims to arrange about 50 families. Arrival and settlement details remain to be set.
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Honolulu
Territorial Board of Immigration
Manchuria
Harbin
Siberia
Hawaii
Petnae Mar
Manyussian
Bettle
Canada Won’t Retaliate Over Payne Tariff Provisions
Montreal Sept 4 government to abstain from retaliatory export duties despite resentment over Payne tariff affecting pulp and paper. Ottawa Quebec officials say no gain from action and no immediate settlement plan.
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Canada
Montreal
Ottawa
Quebec
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