Klamath Basin Irrigation Project Faces Wide Support
Washington reports the Klamath Basin irrigation project in Oregon will be built, with scope and cost tied to land pledges. If large ranch owners join the Water Users association and sign for farm units under the reclamation act, all irrigable lands with water could be reclaimed. otherwise funds may be limited to about two million dollars despite four million set aside. Newell criticizes Malheur county landowners over wagon road lands and warns settlers may suffer if fair signups are not made.
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Washington
Klamath Basin
Oregon
Newell
Klamath
Malheur County
Biggs Ill Forces Delay in Third Land Fraud Trial
Portland Sept 7 Marion R Biggs is seriously ill delaying the third trial in a Oregon land fraud case. The court adjourned after defense lawyers argued Biggs may be absent and may need operation with no sworn jury in place. Judge Hunt postponed proceedings until morning to reassess his condition.
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Portland
Marion R Biggs
Hunt
E. Presnall
Salem
Eens Geaner
Biggs
H. 8. Wilson
Harry McKay
Telephones in Reserves to Boost Forest Fire Watch
Washington reports the Forestry service with the Weather bureau will rapidly install a telephone system for forest reserves. The first line is going into the Big Horn reserve in Wyoming to alert the Weather department on fires. The Big Horn reserve covers 1,151,680 acres, underscoring the need for fast communication.
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Washington
Forestry Service
The
Weather Bureau
Big Horn Forest Reserve
Wyoming
Forest Rangers
Weather Department
Big Horn Reserve
Last Japanese Victory
An official report states the Japanese army attacked the Russians at Chyomgtuyang on September 1. Russian forces numbered four battalions with six guns and over a hundred cavalry. The terrain was mountainous and difficult but the Japanese attacked the Russian left and occupied their position by 9 a.m. The Russians resisted strongly but were forced to retreat.
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Tokio
Chyomgtuyang
Fever Cases on Isthmus in August
Yellow fever Summary from Isthmian Canal Commission reports 16 cases and two deaths in the canal zone in August. The Republic of Panama had 14 cases and five deaths, bringing the nine month total to 90 cases and?
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Isthmus
Washington
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Sone
Republic of Panama
Terror Rules In Baku As City Burns And Thousands Die
Report from Baku states terror and fire devastate Balakhan and surrounding oil quarters. Hundreds shot or killed in assaults on military camps and depots. Consulates banks and buildings guarded. martial law and curfews in effect as residents flee by sea.
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Baku
Sistheci
Balakhan
Sabunto
Bibiebat
Martial law in Japan as riots spread nationwide
Tokio reports martial law across Japan to back the Matsuhito dynasty. Rioting resumes Thursday night with mobs burning homes churches and schools. Over 200 policemen badly wounded and more injuries likely as mobs surge through cities and mission institutions face damage.
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Tokio
Japan
Voters Purge In Philadelphia List Revision
Philadelphia assessors finished revising the city listas for 1,104 districts amid claims of over 60,000 fraudulent names. Police and City party officials had canvassed the city to purge illegal voters, with 48,000 names reportedly dropped so far and final totals pending days of review.
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Philadelphia
Philadellhia
Weaver
City Party
Russia Moves To Implement Peace Treaty Provisions
News of the treaty signing sparks immediate active work at the Foreign Office in Saint Petersburg. Each ministerial department will receive official copies to ensure full understanding of the treaty and its changes, with provisions to be carried out at once by the various ministries.
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Russia
Bt. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Foley
France Ready to Act Over Morocco Ultimatum
Paris reports the government awaits word from Fes on the sultan’s reply to the second ultimatum to Morocco. Ministers intend to enforce redress without outside influence and unofficial hints say Germany does not support a French military move though she would not interfere.
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France
Paris
Fes
Morocco
Germany
Lena cruiser to depart Vallejo for San Francisco loading, repainting
The Russian cruiser Lena will leave Vallejo on Saturday to go to San Francisco for docking painting and scraping. She will return to the navy yard for three days to install her guns before resuming duties.
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Vallejo
Cal
Lena
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Steamers and trains connect at Lyle for Portland
The notice lists connections at Lyle Washington with MBIA River & Northern Railway and C R N trains. It notes a Sunday 7 a m depart ure and 7:35 p m arrival for a Wahkiacus run, and a Dallea steamer schedule with daily operations except Sunday. Meals aboard steamers are praised and wagon accommodations available with reservations at the Portland general office.
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Wahkiacus
Senayleowee Peetins Ae
Lyle
Petordendale
Dallea
Goldendale
Portland
General Office
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Terror Rules
Newberg
Corvallis
Aldous
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Leeves Corvallis
Aidgdy
Yo Ty
Kempers
Detroit
Breitenbush
Mayo
Thos. Cockrell
H. 8
Cronibe
Chicago
Dent
Ten Pas Paul
Duluth
Milend
Francisco
Willamette and Rivers
Pearest
A. L. Craig
Dalles
Lyle, Wash
Mbia River & Northerm Railway
Burhans
B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
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