San Francisco Eyes 1911 World’s Fair Plan
A proposal to hold a world’s fair in 1911 for San Francisco gains support from W H Mills of Southern Pacific and Seaman D Phelan. The plan envisions a commemorative exhibit of Balboa’s Pacific discovery, modeled after the Portland exposition, with a corporate financing approach and a site planned around the burned area and Golden Gate Park.
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San Francisco
W.H. Mills
Southern Pacific
Seeman D. Phelan
Balboa
Paris
St. Louis
Portland
Mille
Phelan
Mills
St. Louis Fair
Portland Exposition
Golden Gate Park
Untold Loot Found in Milwaukee Avenue Bank Failure
Depositors accuse Bank Examiner C Jones of missing frauds at Stensland led Milwaukee Avenue Savings Bank. $340000 in assets passed undiscovered, including $81000 cash. Receiver Fetzer will file report to Judge Brentano, prompting calls for Jones resignation.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue Savings Bank
Paul O. Stensland
Deneen
C. Jones
Stoneland Bank
Fetzer
Brentano
Jones
Twenty Bodies Exhume In Collapse After Earthquake
In San Francisco on Sept 25 remains of twenty or more people were found beneath debris from a lodging house at Fifth and Mina streets. Fire followed the quake that toppled the four story frame building. Fifty residents were inside. seven accounted for. Landlady Mrs Murray missing, possibly among the recovered. Arm strong identified a body as Woods of the Riedon Ironworks.
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San Francisco
Fifth and
Mina Streets
J. R. Armstrong
Minna Street
Market Street
Murray
New York City
Vallejo
Armstrong
Woods
Riedon Ironworks
Standard Oil Plant Besieged in Whiting Ind Riot
Chicago dispatch reports furious strikers defend the Whiting Indiana Standard Oil plant as picket demonstrations intensify. Firemen and mayoral threats of militia martial law and a shutdown loom, raising fears of riot and bloodshed if managers import workers to break the siege.
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Standard Oil
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Ind
Sta
Decisive Battle Imminent Near Monte Cristi
Washington reports from San Domingo that government troops and rebel forces are forming for a decisive engagement near Monte Cristi. A government victory is said to potentially end the rebellion.
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Washington
San Domingo
Monte Cristi
U S Foreign Commerce Tops 3 Billion in Year End
Washington reports that the United States foreign commerce surpassed 3 billion dollars in the year ending August with 1.254 billion in imports and 1.759 billion in exports, totaling 3.102 billion. The figures come from the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics of
The
Department of Oom
Oregon state fair attendance holds steady during harvest
At Salem in 1906 the Oregon state fair drew roughly the same crowd as two years ago, with Portland day drawing larger numbers. Concessions and advertising sales were strong and funds exist to cover all claims. Nearly 4000 campers occupied the grove, prompting talk of building cottages on site next year as streets and blocks are laid out. Visitors noted the government road nearby, but focused on livestock and horse races rather than the road.
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Salem
Oregon
Portland
Tunneling Project on O. R. & N. Lines Near Kamela and Hil gard
An enlarged force in tunnels the mountains between Kamela and Hil gard to reduce trestles on the O. R. & N. main line. The plan, spanning months, will divert the stream and fill trestles as the new course is set, eliminating repair and delay.
Labor Shortage Plagues Hood River Sawmills and Orchards
Hood River reports a farming labor famine with mills forced to hire Japanese workers due to a lack of white labor. Sawmill managers cite unfamiliarity of new workers with tasks as a significant handicap to lumber production, while apple ranchers seek seasonal help for picking and other seasonal duties and struggle to recruit labor.
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Hood River
Books for School Libraries Ordered by State Library
The Salem-So ratia factory reports results of traveling library efforts and the State Library Commission approves a new order of 42,000 books for school libraries at a total cost of 11,802.35. Popular titles include Robinson Crusoe, Baldwin's Life of Lincoln, Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans, 50 Famous Stories, and Black Beauty.
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Salem
So Ratia
State Library Commission
Robinson Crusoe
Baldwin
Lincoln
Rain and labor shortage ruin Clackamas county lune crop
In Oregon City heavy rain and lack of workers devastate the lune crop in Clackamas County. Many Italian workers fall to picking on the trees and hundreds of bushels lie spoiled under trees, risking total losses for growers due to unharvested fruit and market access issues.
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Oregon City
Clackamas County
Very Heavy Sheep Sales Reported Across Regions
Baker City reports a surge in sheep sales after an unofficial government stance. Over the last three weeks, owners have sold substantial portions of flocks as prices remained favorable. An observer estimates about 75,000 head sold in Iowa and 65,000 in Baker.
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Baker City
Wallowa
Baker
Public Schools Open with Higher Attendance at La Grande
La Grande public schools start the year with 750 pupils and 19 teachers plus one vacancy in the high school. First day attendance exceeds last year. A new business department has been added and the high school now includes the twelfth grade.
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la Grande
Hops Damaged by Rain Across Lane County Fields
Recent rain caused mold and broken strings and poles damaging hops by about 15 to 20 percent in Lane County. Growers rush to harvest as pickers are in high demand.
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Eugene
Lane County 4
Speculators Hamper Klamath Irrigation Development
Washington official J. Blanchard of the reclamation service warns that sand speculators have seized hundreds of acres in the Klamath irrigation project. Land at 25 to 40 dollars an acre could deter settlers and water charges of 25 dollars per acre add to costs. He relays Boise irrigation congress success and a publicity committee to present a truthful irrigation report to the public.
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San Francisco
J. Blanchard
Reclamation Service
Washington
Klamath Country
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Klamath
Planchard
Irrigation Congress
Boise
Pacific Coast
United States
Change Poor Farm System Albany Paupers to Farmers
Linn county plans to end direct operation of its poor farm. The land will be rented and the keeper paid a monthly rate for board and care of the poor. Previous system held a superintendent but was not profitable.
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Albany
Linn County
Begins Work on Second Unit for Klamath Canal System
Work on the second unit of the irrigation project has begun under government supervision. The unit covers 19 miles of the East Branch canal and 27 miles of laterals. Bids for construction were advertised months ago but none were received. the government will carry out the work on force account.
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Klamath Falle
East Branch
Hop Picking Resumes in Clackamas Oounty Yards
Hop picking is resumed in all yards around Clackamas Oregon City with no crop damage from rain. Some vines laid by heavy foliage in a few yards. harvest remains about one fourth below average but quality is good. Most yards expect to finish by week’s end.
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Clackamas
Oregon City
Market Prices for Australian Agricultural Goods
The list shows prices for wheat oats barley rye corn hay fruits and vegetables. It includes specifics such as Bluestem wheat 66c valley 66 68c oats No 1 white 23 24 per ton and beans 5 7c per pound along with apples grapes melons potatoes butter eggs poultry and wool prices for 1904 1906 contracts and various regional grades.
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Valley
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
Standard Oil Strike Expands as Whiting Workers Walk Out
Whiting Indiana joins nationwide dispute as 300 oil company firemen quit over pay and eight hour day. Some 5000 more workers, including engineers and laborers, are expected to leave today after the firm refused to raise wages from 22 44 to 25 cents and to recognize the union. Chicago unions plan to leverage the unrest to press broader pressure.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Whiting, Ind
Middle West
Russian Campaign Begun With Kazan Congress
The Octoberistas opened their autumn electoral campaign in Kazan with delegates from 12 Volga provinces. Alexander Guchkoff led efforts behind closed doors as press was excluded. Constitutional Democrats reopen clubs in Moscow amid government suppression of cap mal. Trepoff’s legacy shifts to balanced critique, praised by M Memchineki for his official service despite duty conflicts.
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St. Petersburg
Kazan
Volga
Russia
Alexander Guchkoff
National Congress
Constitutional Democratic Party
Constitutional Democratic
Moscow
Trepoff
M. Memchineki
Herelom
Day of Rest for Railroad Men in France
Paris reports that six leading railroad companies will grant 52 holidays per year within 18 months to their 280000 staff. The schedule avoids Sundays by rotating rest days, placing railroad workers on parity with other workers in holidays.
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Paris
Barthou
Counterfeit Bills Reported in Moscow Idaho
Police in Moscow Idaho report ten new bright counterfeit ten dollar bills in circulation. Suspects named W A Remington and Frank Clark remain at large as investigators pursue a gang behind the green goods operation.
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Moscow
Idaho
W. A. Remington
Frank Clark
Newfoundland Anger Over Herring Fisheries Dispute
In St Johns Newfoundland anger rose over the imperial governments plan to yield to the American commission a stricter reading of the herring fishery jaw. Canadian authorities have enforced Newfoundland laws against Americans for years, a point raised in the debate.
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Newfoundland
Parent
St. Johns
N. F
Jawa
Canada
Meteor Falls in Northwestern Heavens Over Stockton
Last evening at six a great meteor was seen in the northwestern sky by many residents of Stockton. An accompanying explosion was reportedly felt in the city and a monster tail of smoke trailed the object as it appeared to zigzag downward.
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Atockton
Rent
Taft Despairs of Mediation in Cuban Crisis
Havana reports that moderates will accept mediation terms while Liberals refuse. American battleships and cruisers arrive but insurgents show little sign of curbing fighting. Moderate leaders advocate Taft Bacon plan, hoping Liberals will yield. Taft and Bacon fear only temporary calm and favor occupation. Roosevelt is to guide next steps.
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Havana
Cuba
Taft
Brco
United States
Messrs
Bacon
Roosevelt
Meat Labels to Tell Truth Under New Rules
Washington Sept 22 further rulings on enforcing the meat inspection law were released by the secretary of Agriculture. Labels must avoid fake names or misleading images and may only use geographical names with style or brand qualifiers. Examples include Virginia style ham English style brawn and Frankfurter style sausage. Pure lard definitions are set, and lard compound may label mixtures with fat and vegetable oil.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Atyle
Virginia
Westphalia
City Urges Meat Inspection Bill in London
London reports the city corporation pressing J. Burns to introduce compulsory meat inspection at slaughter and royal stamping of diseased meat. The bill would enforce that foreign killed meat meet the same standards as domestic meat.
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London
City Corporation
J. Burns
Famine Worsens in Russia as Winter Nears
Report from St Petersburg dated September 22 says famine grips many provinces and relief rests with the central government. Winter wheat harvest exceeded expectations but spring wheat fell short, while Zemstvo coffers are exhausted by unpaid taxes, hampering famine relief efforts.
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Rt. Petersburg
Russia
Zematvo
Kuropatkin Completes War History Manuscript
General Kuropatkin has finished his multi volume history of the Russo Japanese war and submitted it to the general staff for review. The work is not yet approved for general circulation and details remain limited.
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Kuropatkin
Bt. Petersburg
General Staff
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