Government clash fuels Dade county grand jury case
In a clash with federal authority, Judge Fite orders grand jury testimony in a suspected blind tiger case near Riding, ga. Charles Steggall defies internal revenue directives as H A Rucker allegedly blocks questioning, prompting federal officials to seek action while Steggall remains jailed awaiting further orders.
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Global News Highlights From The Day
Miners buried in a Nevada mine. Judge Wilkins hopes for recovery. Missouri breweries vs prohibitionists fight intensifies. French dirigible balloon explodes killing four aviators. Omaha streetcar concessions expected. Hurricanes cause disease along Louisiana coast. more deaths feared. Morocco reports defeat of Spain. 7,000 killed. Australia arms factory machinery concern. Moors seek peace amid hunger. Colorado man 78 to remarry ex-wife after 50 years. Pirates possibly capture American cutter. crew murdered. Atlantic wires report summer results. Gov Johnson of Minnesota dies. widow to inherit $18,000 property. Loomis of Union Pacific to lead Harriman lines legal dept in NY. French inventors develop new aeroplanes. Gulf storm death toll hits 100. Peary indicts Cook on 30 counts. Riots in Castro Spain kill a priest. Iowa grand jury indicts 85 for banco game. China steel trust grows in wealthy districts. Northern Mexico flood deaths reach 3090. property losses in millions. Southern Pacific conductor fails to lock a door, finds a $275 diamond. Peary arrives in Sydney on way home. Southern storm damage near $1,000,000. Paraguay troops repulsed by revolutionists. Dr Cook lands in New York to ovation. Maxine Elliott profers charm. Claus Spreckels sons in legal quarrel. Calhoun trial delayed to Sept 27. Pardes attacks Ballinger again. Postoffice issues 12-cent Henry Clay stamp. Eskimo tribe found on Princes Albert Island tall and North American-like.
Canada seeks Asiatic labor to spur railroad building
Ottawa reports a labor famine delaying rail construction as Grand Trunk Pacific and western farms strain crews. Engineers say 25,000 workers are needed in two years while farmers offer higher wages. A proposal by Sir Charles Rivers Wilson and Sir Wilfred Laurier would import Asiatic labor for new lines and return workers home after completion.
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Japanese Sealing Hunters Return After Detention
Three Japanese seal hunters from the Hosei Maru were captured by the Russian cruiser Shilka during a sealing raid on Ski island rookeries. They were confined for 18 days in an outbuilding on Copper Island along with cows and pigs before being released and returning to Japan.
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Taft Visit Prompts Crowds Kept Back by Police
Chief of Police Sullivan orders crowd control for President Taft’s October 4 visit. Moffitt cites orders from Cheff Wilkie restricting public handshakes and directing spectators to stay at a safe distance from the president during remarks at Capitol park.
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Arrival of Empress of China and schooners at Karil Islands
The Empress of China arrived here last night and its accompanying schooners ran ashore in the Karil islands on August 25 of the previous year. The report notes the vessels' grounding and current status following the voyage.
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Oregon state items note strong fruit bearing in coast orchards
The report highlights robust fruit yields in coastal orchards planted by homesteaders. Trees show rare disease, with no codling moths. Samples from the William Landers ranch show heavy peach crops and apples larger and more aromatic than lower elevations, resembling Gravenstein in color and size.
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William Landers
Big fruit tract bought in Rogue River Valley
A 1260 acre fruit tract in Rogue River Valley changes hands. The new buyers plan January takeover with crews to lay out avenues and plant peaches pears and apples, converting land previously used for alfalfa into a commercial fruit operation. Former owner H B Miller, then S H Riggs, sold the property for six figures after nine months.
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Rogue River Valley
H. B. Miller
H. Riggs
Big Orchards Planted Benton County Farmers Turn To Apple Culture
Benton County farmers push apple culture with several companies planning large plantings. Western Oregon Fruit company led by Judge Borth and J. W. Polk aims to plant 1 000 acres to apples and pears this fall, with possession by October 1. Oregon Apple company to start soon, owning 800 acres south of Corvallis and ordering trees for 600 more. Willamette Orchard company plans 125 acres near Corvallis after buying Samuel Wyatt farm. Mayor Virgil E Wattes adds 20 more acres this fall after 40 previously planted. Overall Benton county expects about 2 000 acres to be set out by January.
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Filling Farmers Warehouses at Island City
In Union county, the farmers union warehouse at Island City stores over 15 000 bushels of grain though the roof is not finished. Farmers collaborate well, with expectations to reach 30 000 bushels of wheat before the season ends. The pooled wheat will be sold and shipped conveniently near the railroad.
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Work on Branch to Begin Albany says eight mile Lebanon Crabtree line
J B Eddy right of way agent for Southern Pacific says work will start next week on the Lebanon Crabtree branch. The eight mile line runs along the Woodburn Springfield segment now unused due to the wrecked bridge over the South Santiam. Eddy traveled from Lebanon to Albany en route to Portland after securing rights of way.
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Hood River Apple Growers Plan Chicago Display
Hood River Hood River is preparing a fruit display for the National Irrigation congress in Chicago in November. The Hood River Apple Growers union will send a carload of the finest apples to the show. Thomas Persons is in Hood River filming the apple industry for use with the display.
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Fire destroys hophouse and 14000 pounds hops east of Woodburn
The Kendall hophouse east of Woodburn burned last week along with 14000 pounds of this year’s hops contracted at 9 cents. Owned by Frank Kendall and rented by Lee Kendall, the cause is unknown. The building and contents were insured by the Hopgrowers’ Fire Insurance Company.
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Fruit Growers Ship East in Grand Ronde Valley
Cove Fruit Company sends plums pears crabapples and apples to eastern markets from Grand Ronde. A full crew is at work and two cars were shipped last week with two more sent this week.
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Record oats yield in the valley near Hot Lake
La Grande reports the largest oat yield by D. Sawyer on his ranch near Hot Lake. From 120 acres the harvest produced 10 370 bushels, about 83 bushels per acre, marking a standout yield in the region.
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Vale-D M Brogan Reclamation Plan Near Willow Creek
Vale D M Brogan, Seattle capitalist, reports a successful meeting on an irrigation project 24 miles from Vale. The proposal aims to reclaim 80,000 acres north of the site with reservoirs fed by Willow creek and its tributaries. A Vale to Brogan railroad is planned to serve the townsite.
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Forest Ranger Examination in Deschutes Forest
Deschutes national forest to hold ranger exams in Prineville on October 16 and 17. Tests cover cruising road and bridge work and overall forestry skills with emphasis on supervising cattle and sheep grazing in the reserve during summer.
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Coos Bay Electric Railway Incorporation Reported
Coos Bay Electric Railway company formed with capital stock of 1 500 000. Incorporators include James H F W Chandler and F C MecCollum. Plans not yet stated. Local banker Mr Flanagan and San Franciscan Mr Chandler connected with Coos Bay interests.
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Coos Bay
Market Prices for Farm Commodities and Livestock
The listing shows prices for wheat, barley, oats, hay, butter fat, poultry, pork, veal, fruit and vegetables, potatoes, and livestock. Prices are given per unit or per ton and include ranges for quality grades and regional variations.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Egon Ranch
Seay
Hill Gives Prizes for Dry Farming Congress Cups
James J. Hill chairing the congress at Billings announces five silver cups valued at $220 as part of prizes totaling $1,000. The cash prizes are shared by regan Washington and Montana to avoid state competition biases across crops.
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Mount Kilauaeu descent yields first lava lake photos
Honolulu reports L. M. Hale J. Reynolds and Earnest Moses descended into Mount Kilauaeu crater edge and shot photographs of a burning lava lake for about half an hour. The volcano on Hawaii island is large and active with past eruptions in 1797 1844 and 1866.
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Engineers to Yield in Butte Labor Dispute Near Settlement
In Butte Montana engineers and the miners union move toward an accord after talks. Overtures from the miners' side surfaced and concessions by engineers are expected. It remains unclear if the changes will be permanent or involve rejoining the Western Federation of Miners or mining companies as arbitrators. Charles Moy er may have little to do upon arrival.
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Omaha Streetcar Strike Talks Improve Prospects
Omaha officials and the car company plan to meet and publish acceptable conditions. President Wattles said striking employees will be offered a chance to accept the terms. Earlier a conductor named James Murphy was knocked down and seriously injured as cars halted for the day.
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Court Upholds Nebraska Express Rate Act
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds the Sibley rate act in Lincoln confirming express rates in the state are 25 percent. The 1907 law, tested since 1907 and in force 16 months under a temporary injunction, is deemed valid and not confiscatory. Five express companies are affected.
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Reyes Moves Toward Europe After Mexican Presidency
Monterey Mexico September 27 following General Bernardo Reyes resignation from the local casino presidency rumors say Reyes plans to depart for Europe and settle there. His $90,000 home is up for sale but it is not believed he will leave Mexico before the elections.
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Johnson's Will Found Leaves Estate Likely $25,000
It is learned today that Johnson left a will bequeathing all his estate, a sum likely to reach twenty five thousand dollars. The will's provisions and heirs are not yet announced as the matter awaits further proceedings.
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Butte Mine Shutdown as Strikes Turn Violent
In Butte Montana ten thousand miners idle as six thousand more out of work after a split in the Western Federation of Miners. Sheriff O Rourke warned strikers any violence would be met with gunfire as police protected workers at a mine shaft mouth.
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Engineers’ Union
Os Cna Agnon
Thomas Norton
John K. O'Rourke
Wreck at Seattle Kills All On Wallingford Car
Seventy eight passengers on a Wallingford avenue car near the World’s fair curve were killed or fatally hurt when the vehicle sped from the motorman’s control. Frank Hull of Tacoma died shortly after rescue. The wreck cratered a one story building, shattered glass, and tossed victims into chaos.
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Wreckage LINES Gulf After Massive Hurricane
New Orleans reports death toll from Monday's tropical hurricane surpassing 100 with many small sloops and launches wrecked along the Gulf shore of Louisiana and Mississippi. Some steamers delayed but most reached port. Ulstein overdue from Puerto Cortez reportedly grounded near Lesshore light with no loss of life.
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Juarez Bomb Hoax Not Linked to Plot
El Paso reports no plot connected to a found object in Juarez Mexico. The so called bomb was a small pepper box three inches long and containing paraffin like substance. Police arrested an American tramp sleeping on Arguelles premises after threats against Arguelles.
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Spain Turned Back Near Se lowan in September Fight
Native reports say the Spanish advance toward Se lowan on September 20 was turned back by strong Rif forces. Similar reports circulated during operations at Souk Beni Sh ar where fighters for the Spanish cause reportedly took up positions, forcing Spanish troops to retreat to Melilla.
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Hundreds Flee in Skiffs at Bayou la-Maine
About 600 storm victims fled in skiffs from homes near the mouth of the Mississippi River at Bayou la Maine in Biloxi Mississippi. Two lives were lost as floodwaters rose eight feet, forcing residents to row to safety along the river.
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