Missing Salem to Portland package tied to bank notes
A package valued at 352.0 and containing notes and valuable papers was entrusted to Wells Fargo Express in Salem and sent to Joseph Meyers in Portland. The package vanished after arriving in Portland on August 21, with theft timing uncertain between 1136 p.m. and 12 a.m. The loss alarms banker J. R. Albert of Salem and the Capital National Bank, as the matter remains a mystery.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Welle-Fargo Express Company
Salem
J. R. Albert
Capital Naional Bank
Joseph M. Meyers
Albert
Express Company
Potato Bake Tops Waupaca Carnival and Parade
Waupaca Wisconsin hosted the first potato bake barbecue and carnival on Monday drawing an estimated large crowd from surrounding towns. Kish Murray of Chicago supplied 28 banners or prepared foods while free coffee sandwiches and afternoon entertainments drew attendees. The event featured balloon ascensions, fruit and cereal exhibits, parades, fireworks and dancing as the Business Men's Association plans a three day fair next year with elaborate programs and two large baked potatoes served with lunch.
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Waupaca
Wis
Sept
Waupacas
Banneced
Kish Murray
Chicago
Business Men's Association
Not Afraid of Aliens Move Boosts American Ideas
Labor day speaker T. V. Powder, head of immigration information at the bureau, argues the recent business downturn aids the nation. He says the relocation of workers back to their homes spurs spread of American ideas in Europe and that even small acts of Americanism abroad can yield positive results despite short stays.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Sept
T. V. Powder
Division of Information
Bureau of Immigration
Europe
Immigration policy debate reflects labor needs and skills
The speaker argues that even if all industries shut down, demand for workers would outstrip supply. He says immigration is not feared, and only the capable should be allowed, to develop into productive citizens.
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Sam Pot
Chase Quits Yankees in Sudden Departure
New York on September 8 reports Hal Chase, first baseman for the Yankees, left the hilltop club with no warning and declared New York and its American League team had become part fal to him. The action is described as a contract violation.
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New York
Hal” Chase
Yankees
Yankees and Griffth era managerial turmoil sparks outcry
The text describes friction in the Yankees organization after Clarke Griffith’s departure during a western trip in Philadelphia. Candidates for the managerial spot include Elberfeld Stahl and Chase. Rumors say Stahl was favored and later sold to Boston, amid efforts to restore team harmony and align with the national agreement and outlaw class.
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California State League
Chase
Heath
Clarke Griffith
Yankees
Griffith
Philadelphia
Ing Elberfeld
Stahl
Washington
Hlvérfeld
Boston Thu Exchange
Nilea
Ta Porte
Organization
Harmony
Mag of Withee Man br Roare at Meeens
A white man named Robert Maupin fatally wounded himself while cleaning a revolver intended for protection. Police dispersed excited groups of colored men but no violence occurred.
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Cancen
Robert Maupin
Apathy Seen as Dangerous in Presidential Vote
E H Harriman warned that voter apathy after the presidential election could prove dangerous with conservative voters unlikely to bother going to the polls. He favored tariff revision and noted plans involving Oceanic and Pacific Mail steamships to create an express service to Ancon, aiding canal supplier competition. Harriman heads east tonight after meetings with Spreckels and Huntington.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
E. H. Harriman
Sumber
Oregon
Lnes
Harriman
John D Spreckely
WH E Huntington
Los Angeles
John D. Spreckels
EH. Harriman
Oceanic Steamship Company
Spreckels
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Harriman Enterprises
Sierra and Sonoma
Honolulu
Australia
Ancom
Panama Canal
East
Hughes test reshapes Republican primary in New York
In New York the Hughes test asks Republican voters in ten Manhattan and two Brooklyn assembly districts whether to renominate the governor. Local leadership battles unfold in seven Manhattan and Bronx districts, with only Kings county showing potential broader impact on McCarren and Murphy alike.
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Associated Press
New York
Repbican
Greater
Hughes
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Kinga County
Benster McCarren
Charles F Murphy
Jeader
Tammany Hall
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
Claims of curing female disturbances and nervous disorders with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Includes testimonials from Mary Wood of Christiana Tennessee and Mrs Wallace Wilson of Thompsonville Connecticut praising relief and health restoration. Describes the product as standard remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities periodic pains and backache. Invites sick women to write for advice and provides an address in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Mary Wood
Christiana
Tenn
Pinkham
Lydia
Wallace Wilson
Thompsonville
Conn
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lyne
Muss
Queena County Braces for Election Challenge Takeover
In a county race tied to former borough president Joseph Cassidy and Sheriff Herbert Harvey, a likely contest looms as Cassidy seeks to retain control. Polls open from 3 PM to 9 PM today across the county for the decisive vote.
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Fes
Queena County
Joseph Cassidy
Herbert
Harvey
Independence party slate chosen in Minnesota meeting
In Saint Paul last night members of the Independence party of Minnesota selected their state ticket for the November election. Governor William W Allen, Lt Governor Itsue J Tighea, Secretary of State Tom Wareperson, Attorney General John T OP Powers, Treasurer Andrew Nordlof, and Charles Behrbec as secretary state cynical committee member Arnold Jocins of Duluth were named.
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Associated Preas
Bt Paul
Minn
Bee Rat
Independence Party of Minnesota
Voltra
Govainor
William W Allen
St Paul
Falls Heir to Vast Riches in Nazi Era Paper
German carpenter Erich Schmidt of Spindlehof upper Valtetine is notified by Boyerian legation at Schoodkuirsburg that he inherits 7500 marks and several catates from a German mercenary father who served in Russian Crimean War and later in the Franco Prussian War, with the title and wealth passing in the planned German circle.
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Presa
Berlin
Elerich Schmidt
Spindlehof
Upper
Valatine
Schoodkuirsburg
Daussfi
Nincd Schmitt
We Mares Wrich
Victim dies asphyxiation from gas fumes
Hang Hendrickson aged ninety two of North Valley Wisconsin dies after inhaling gas fumes in the home of the late J Schobert in St Paul. He succumbed at City hospital as he was being removed from the residence in an unconscious state. Other victims include Mr and Mrs P J Schobert and Lewis Chile Yangon of Wisconsin.
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Associated Brews
St Paul, Minn
Hang Hendrickson
North Valley
Wis
J Schollerti
City Hospital
Schobert
P J Schobert
St Paul
Liwis
Chile- Yangon
Daring performer severely injured in Toronto act
Toronto Ontario September. Mile Marin Ja Blanche a highlighted performer at the Toronto exposition suffered a likely fatal injury during a dangerous feat. She was suspended by teeth from a wire stretched to a high pole when the pole tilted, the wire sagged, and she crashed to the ground breaking her spine.
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Toronto
Ont
Mlle Marin Ja Blanche
Fatal launch explosion claims two sailors near Fort Frances
In Rainy Lake near Fort Frances a gasoline explosion sank a launch yesterday killing Moses Infelt owner of a fishing fleet and two sailors. The accident ends in drownings as the craft burned in the lake. The report also notes aging myths and a burglar’s get rich scheme in nearby discussions.
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Associated Press
Winniper
Rainy Jake
Fort Frances
Moses Infelt
Neenah Observes Labor Day With Park Picnic and School Tour
Neenah Wisconsin paused for Labor Day with banks and stores closing. A Sunday school picnic and athletic meet at Neenah driving park drew fifty youths for events from two to four pm. A public inspection of Kimberly high school followed, with notes on its modern facilities and ground work costing about 90000. Reverend George Saltan from London arrives to lead daily Bible study at the Presbyterian church.
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Neenah, Will
Rept
Nechda
Neenah Driving Park
Neenah and
Menasha
Neenah
Niew Kimberly High School
George Saltan
London
England
Algo
Horseshoers Seek Law At Wisconsin Convention
Madison hosts the Master Horseshoers’ Frieiplang wre meeting where delegates push for a law ensuring pay upon horses shod. Eau Claire chosen for next year. officers include Frank Citegelra and George Welker. 200 attend the banquet at a hotel. The odd closing lines mention roses and open minds.
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Madison
Wis
Eau Claire
Frank Citegelra
Claire
Behrend Oconomowoc
George Welker
Dan
Well Informed World Endorses Ethicat Remy Laxative
An advertisement touts a health product described as a wholesome family laxative, an ethical remedy approved by physicians and endorsed by the Well Informed of the World. It recommends purchasing the product from the California Fig Syrup Co and selling through leading druggists.
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California Pig Syrup Co
Ail
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