Railroad strike cripples Montana schedules and rail traffic
Aug 3 dispatches report widespread disruption from operator and telegraphist strikes. Northern Pacific and Great Northern schedules delayed up to 18 hours, freight traffic abandoned in Montana, and 800 Rio Grande section men striking. Two wrecks cited on the Northern Pacific, with no violence reported.
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Montana
Northern Pacific
Colorado
Beattie
Great Northern
Helena
Bobhmyer
Dermody
St Paul
Ave
Perham
St. Paul
Rillrondse
Meath
Bredkern
Pissenger
Jamestown
Fargo
Denver
Rio Grande
Enery
Rtio Grande & Western
Greatest Wheat Market Report and Local Notes
Chicago quotations show September wheat at 84 5-8, corn 56 2s, oats 28 1-8. Bishop Robert Hargrove of the Methodist church died aged 75. Sweden dissolves estra vee sion, with Norway ready to meet conditions. Kaiser Wilhelm sails as news from Copenhagen notes. Eastern Oregon reports abundant water and good range for sheep. Prince H B Smith of Princeton Kentucky plans to settle in Oregon and preach at the First Christian church next Sunday.
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United States
Chicago
Hy Sunes An Cos
Grand Onde
Meacham
Mre. Sunderman
Otting
Mountain Ranger
Oregon
Kentucky
Fey, H. B. Smith
Princeton
H. Brooks
Pince
Post Office to Cooperate with Health Service on Yellow Fever
The Post Office Department will work with the Marine Hospital Service to prevent yellow fever. Circulars detailing mosquito screening and destruction will be sent to 16,000 offices in the Southern states.
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Washington, D.C
Post Office Department
Marine Hospital Service
Threats to dynamite churches in Bellingham
A letter dated Bellingham signed Anti-church Club threatens to dynamite every church in Bellingham. The note also vows tar and feather actions against Washington Anti-Mon League Superintendent Cherrington and claims to have alerted league officials. Police received a copy via Ann Beln and forwarded to J W Fresconi for investigation.
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Wash
Bellingham
Cherrington
Washington Anti-mlon League
Bellngham
Thomas H. Bell
League
Ann, Beln
Ktev
J. W. Fresconi
Cherringtom
Wreck on Paint Creek Bridge Kills One, Injures Seventeen
Somerset Pa Aug 1 A passenger train on the Somerset and Cam bridge branch of the Baltimore and Ohio was wrecked at Paint Creek bridge 26 miles from home. Baggagemaster Louis Dow was killed and 17 injured. Mite Vickrey of Windsor severely injured. Conductor Halbenford badly hurt as rails spread and baggage car and a day coach plunged down a 24 foot embankment. Breaks Hammer Throw Record Portland Aug 3 The Lewis and Clark all around championship saw Fricesel of the Mulenamah club win with 1616 3 4 points. Reeve of the Olympie club was second, Bun Fran chen 1416 3 4, Parry of the Chicago Athletic club 1089 3 4, O Sulllin of Anaconda Mont 465 1 2. Parry also set a new world record for a hammer throw with 136 feet 4 3 4 inches, surpassing 124 feet.
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Somerset
Someret & Cambridge
Baltimore & Olawas
Paint Creek Bridge
Louis Dow
Mite Vickrey
Windtor
Halbenford
Portland
Fricesel
Mulenamah Club
With & Toll Reeve
V. Ligdh
Olympie Club
Bun Franchen
BE. E. Parry
Chicago Athletic Club
DH O'Sulliein
Anaconda
Mont
Parry
Jury seeks instruction on conspiracy to commit perjury
Portland August session reports the jury asking for guidance on what constitutes a conspiracy to suborn perjury during the Williamson trial. The panel was sent back for further instruction as the new federal jury is set to continue the Gregon and frauds inquiry on August 21. Judge De Haven will depart to San Francisco at trial close, to be replaced here by Judge Hunt from the Montana district who will oversee the land fraud case on August 28.
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Portland
Williamson
Saloon Vote Prominent in City Exile Debate
A fragment describes a citywide saloon vote where strong opinions arose about conduct and standards, suggesting widespread debate over licensing or closing establishments. The terse wording hints at collective resignation from a stricter regime.
Must Connect Sewer Connections Largely Complied With
The article notes many property owners have complied with sewer connection rules, with about 90 percent connected and only a few failing to meet requirements. Inspector Withen will proceed against noncompliant cases, though no arrests have occurred yet.
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Withenhein
Pendleton Passes Sunday Closing and Ban on Saloon Music
The Pendleton city council adopt a strict Sunday closing ordinance prohibiting all business and most activities on the Sabbath with limited exceptions for undertakers, doctors, druggists, bread bakers and funeral services. A companion measure bans all forms of music in saloons and sets fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. The council also limited Indian land leases to 640 acres per party and reviewed monthly finances and school-building needs.
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Pen- Mioton
Buelnens
Old New England
Thorpe
Dickson
Johnson
Murphy
Ferguson
Sewell
Swear- Ingen
Chai¢eman Dickson
Mloonn
Tippling House
Pendleton
Hammad Ty
Pondieten
Cty
Common Council
Matlock
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Recorder
Moarshal
General Carnahan Dies Amid Civil War Era Turmoil
Major General James Richards Carnahan, commander of a distant military order, died this evening. He was widely regarded as a skilled organizer and leader during a turbulent period, with many tributes noting his long service and influence within the uniformed ranks.
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Carnahan Dom
James Richards Carnahan
Prthias
Tasart Divorce Case Brings Bitter Testimony At Trial
Aug 3 Port Hope news reports Captain Tasert and his wife facing a demanding divorce trial. Testimony from both sides reveals jealousy and accusations of drinking, with references to a hotel stay, an anonymous letter, and a dispute over custody and behavior. Details include a whiskey habit, alleged infidelity, and a disputed social circle. Additional items note marriage licenses denied in the county and a suspect, James Framer, arrested for passing bad checks in Astoria.
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Toreart
Bieta
Howard Tasirt
Baltinore
Deether
Port
Bette Witt Voy
Fife
Ds Reuther
Newport
Taggart
Tageart
Fort Thomas
Alee Jefe
Timer
Fate of Fast ern Oregon State Normal School in doubt
The board of regents met to decide the school’s fate after weeks of fundraising. About $8000 was subscribed to keep the school open next year, but it falls short of the required amount, signaling a likely closure unless more funds are secured. Regents and President French attended, but no definite action was taken as hours passed.
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Oregon State Normal School
Board of Regents
Col. J. H. Raley
Stone
Probatel
French
War-Torn Louisiana Fever Crisis With Troop Deployment
In Monroe Louisiana Governor Blanchard orders out militia as fever deaths rise and towns enact curfews. A train stalled in Concordia parish complains of no food or water while doctors wrestle fever sources. Mississippi seeks to block Louisiana incursions. naval brigades sail toward Rigolets as tensions flare across borders.
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New
Orleans
Hianehard
New Orleans
Concordia Parish
hHalke and Commission
Monroe
New Uberin
Columbia
Miss
Naval Brigade
Rigoletta
Blanchard
Coast
Pariades
Mississippi
Louisiana
Elate Oyster Commission
Timbe
City Council Grants Short Leave of Absence
At the council meeting Fite Gerald was granted two weeks leave of absence and J T Brown, later superintendent, was appointed to act as city recorder during the absence.
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Fite Gerald
J. T. Brown
Russia Delivers Silent Diplomacy On Manchuria And Finland
Moscow dispatches report Witte and officials signaling to the president as delegations prepare to visit Oyster Bay. Attacks persist against Japanese steamer with crew casualties. Finland gains a viceroyalty with General Kleigele named potential first holder amid ongoing rains hindering military moves.
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New York
St. Regis
Witte
Waldorf-Astoria
Hoursian Legation
Central Park
Riverside Drive
Wall Street
Pierce Jax
Oyster Bay
Witte Willl
Divorce Proceeding Filed for Amanita Deirdorf Against Dedrilorff
Amanita Deirdorf files for divorce from W B Dedrilorff on cruelty grounds. They married in Tale County on January 12 1904 with the plaintiff then a widow and mother of three. Complaint alleges a long history of brutal behavior since early in the marriage.
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Amanita Deirdorf
W. B. Dedrilorff
Tale County
Doctor Dick to Return to Columbus Practice
Dr W T Dick, long associated with Dr J Smith for several months, will return to Columbus soon to resume his medical career. He has lived in the city for the past year and enjoyed a lucrative practice, making many friends.
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Columbus
W. T. Dick
J. Smith
Oite
Hee
New Masonic Temple Planned for Weert Park Corner
The Masonic grand lodge of Oregon bought 100 by 100 feet at the southwest corner of Weert Park and Yoorhill Streets from Fred & Stanley and Robert Smith for £25,000 to erect a new temple. The old Musonte temple at Alder and Third is likely to be sold, with proceeds funding the project. Construction to start this year with excavating and foundations, then spring large building rising four stories, ready to add four more as conditions allow.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of
Oregon
Weert Park
Yoorhill
Fred & Stanley
Robert Smith
Oregon Daily Journal
Alder and
Third Streets
Tne
Fire in Brooklyn Tenement After Bomb Attempt Hurts Seven
A three story double frame tenement on Lorimer Street Brooklyn suffered a blaze after an attempted explosion. Seven people were injured and four were overcome by smoke. Four tenants escaped via windows including Mia Heldart and three children.
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New York
Fieree
Lormer Street
Brooklyn
Mia
Heldart
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Guungil
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Umatlile
East Oregonian
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Pearl Montgomery
I Uhia Oonty
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Stratmond
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Roosevelt
Resian
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Manchuria
Kaine
Ruae Siams
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Korea
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Kleigele
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