Mexican Officer Killed on the Stanton Street Bridge
On the Stanton Street bridge at the border, Lt. Acosta of General Salazar's Juarez command fired on an American guard line. U S Customs Inspector T F Jonah and Immigration Inspector Thomas N Helfrin returned fire, killing Acosta at close range. Acosta's horse was also hit. The Americans were unharmed.
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el Paso
Acosta
Salazar
Juarez
Stanton-Street International Bridge
United States Customs
T. F. Jonah
Thomas N. Helfrin
Heifrin
Thaw Arrested in Montreal Case Movement
Thaw to be brought before the King's bench in Montreal on September 15 for appeal proceedings. He may be detained in Coaticook Sherbrooke or Montreal on short notice as immigration authorities decide. Jerome, leader of New York forces, had sought Thaw's property with reporters while awaiting the hearing. Jerome was acquitted of gambling charges and the court apologised for the humiliation.
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Jerome
Coaticook
Quebec
Harry K. Thaw
King’s Bench
Montreal
Sherbrooke
William Travers Jerome
New York
Thaw
Big Fire Destroys Hot Springs Area Leaving 2500 Homeless
A wildfire in Hot Springs Arkansas caused $12 million in damage. More than 60 blocks spanning half a mile by a mile and a half were ruined before the blaze reached West Mountain. Over 2500 residents were left homeless as authorities fought to control the flames.
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Hot Springs
Ark
West Mountain
Havemeyer dies at home of son-in-law in New York
William F. Havemeyer, a founder of the American Sugar Refining Company and son of a former New York mayor, died suddenly at his son-in-law William R. Wilcox's home. The Havemeyer family built the Havemeyer refineries into a large sugar business.
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W. F. Havemeyer
New York
William F. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer Brothers
William R. Wilcox
Republicans Win in Maine Election
Portland Maine reports Speaker John A Peters republican of Ellsworth won the Third district seat by 653 votes over Democrat William Pattangall of Waterville with Edward M Lawrence of Lubec third. Peters led Taft in November and Pattangall slight changes compared to Wilson. The Progressive vote fell sharply from Roosevelt’s prior showing. The Maine results contrast with the national presidential votes. The Buford transport carrying refugees sails under the Red flag for protection in Mexican refugee work, commanded by state department representative Charles Jenkinson.
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Portland
John A. Peters
Ellsworth
William A. Pattangall
Waterville
Edward M. Lawrence
Lubec
Peters
Pattangall
Lawrence
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
San Francisco
México
Army
Buford
Charles Jenkinson
State Department
War Department
Engineer Had Little Sleep in New Haven Railroad Inquiry
New Haven public investigation heard engineer Miller testify that he covered his own run and another engineer’s due to illness. He said he worked without stimulants, denied drinking whiskey, and slept when possible during the week before the wreck.
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New Haven
Conn
Miller
Washington Sees Broad Anti Trust and Currency Reform Drive
Washington reports a unified push by President Wilson and Democratic leaders to pass sweeping reforms in trust regulation and currency within the next Congress. The Senate has passed the tariff bill amid party unity, while anti trust and homestead measures face continued debate and proposed changes. Acting Interior Secretary Jones issues new homestead rules easing entry for honest settlers and restricting timber speculation.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
House
LaFollette
Catron
Penrose
Jones
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Allen
Ohio
Stephens
New Hampshire
United States
Senate Finance Committees
Festus Wade
St. Louis
American Bankers’ Association
United States Treasury
Republic
Oregon Power Project Under Legislative Probe
Salem reports delay endangers the investigation into the Five Gile dalles power project. A legislative bill provides 18 000 for study by an inquiry committee with plans for Washington state cooperation. Governor West remits Robert Morgan to prison for years for killing Virgie Hart, citing youth and pleas as reasons.
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Cee Salem
Lewis
Fee
Ilepids
Dalles
Portland Commercial Club
Washington
West
Morgan
P. Salem
Robert Morgan
Virgie Hart
Condon
Ruling Is Rendered on Senator Election Under New Act
Attorney General Crawford says state election laws are adequate for direct U.S. Senate elections under the federal constitutional amendment. He will investigate further and may confirm primaries for nominees as in gubernatorial and congressional contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Crawford
Salem
Crawford
United States
Chamberlain
Klamath Hopes Revived by Newell Visit for New Work
Director Newell of the reclamation service is due in Klamath country. An original 4 million dollar appropriation faced reallocation after senate irrigation committee hearings chaired by Senator Carter of Montana. The committee urged postponement of new work amid complaints about current progress.
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Newell
Klamath Falla
Reclamation Service
Klamath Country
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Carter
Montana
Girl Eloper Admits Guilt in Elopement Plot
Stella Morgan, 16, concedes she helped plan and carry out thefts tied to her elopement with Melvin Peebler, also 16, as he is sent to the state training school by County Judge McKnight after the joint act.
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Eloper
Albany
Stella Morgan
Melvin Peebler
McKnight
Corn Acreage Extensive in Ashland Valley
A survey of corn fields tied to eastern land show preparations reveals at least 6000 acres devoted to corn cultivation this year in the Ashland valley.
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Ashland
Oregon items include coast lifeboat station move and timber grants
Senator Chamberlain plans a 40000 dollar bill to relocate the Coos Bay life saving station. Booth Kelly Lumber wins a timber land patent in the Oregon and California railroad grant. County clerks from about twenty Oregon counties to meet in Portland September 15. Baker county stone considered for Portland federal building. Medford pears shipped and priced well. Salem judge dismisses suit over workmen’s compensation referendum. County fairs, university honors, and a Coos county experiment farm proposed by the Marshfield chamber. State printing plant purchase approved. steel cars mandated for new rail line.
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Chamberlain
Coos Bay
Douglas County
Minneapolis
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
California
Oregon
Portland
Joseph Steinhardt
New York
Hood River Apple Growers’ Association
Salem
Galloway
Ernest Ringo
Olcott
Medford
State Printing Board of
W. 8
Duniway
New Haven Road
Portland, Eugene & Eastern
Polk County
Benjamin R. Perkins
Prohibition Party
Eugene
University of Oregon
Oxford
England
Cecil Lyons
Coos County
Marshfield
Penitentiary “Revolving Fund
Vale
Malheur
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Norris
Brandegee
Clark
Wyoming
Colt
Fall
Gallinger
Jackson
Lippitt
Lodge
Oliver
Perkins
Root
Sherman
Sutherland
la Follette
Glass
Oregon News
Malheur County
W. A. Sanderson
Harry Chapman
Willamette Valley
Klamath
Giria
Salem Hospital
Dallas
Churchill
Levi T. Pennington
Oregon State Fair
Boyd and
Ogie
Free Camp Grounds
Frank Meredith
UALIT
Neal
Larkin-Prince Hardware Co
Newberg, Oregon
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