Early 20th Century News Highlights and Investigations
Notable deaths and moves across the United States include Jesse Haney owner of early comic papers dying in New York City, Captain James Parker leaving Perth Amboy for Washington, and funeral plans for Bishop A N Littlejohn in New York. Reports note rainfall floods in Randsburg California and a brutal accident at a Utah asylum where John M Wilson self immolated twice. Präsidential and congressional maneuvering is discussed with Speaker Henderson possibly succeeding as presiding officer in December. Wireless telegraphy tests near Boston by Edgar Gray using two kites are described with Vermont trials. A bench of international interest shows David Henderson and Frederick Gilett in Berlin and Roosevelt’s coyote hunt near Fountain Colorado.
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James Parker
Admiral Schley
Perth
N. J
Washington
Naples
David B. Henderson
United States
House of Representatives
Frederick Gilett
Massachusetts
Berlin
Jack Wade
Salt Lake
Jack Donnelly
St. Louis
Butte
Randsburg
Calif
New York
A. N. Littlejohn
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Long Island
Roosevelt Jef
Colorado
Coyote Chase
Fountain
Boone
Henderson
Congress
Boston
Edgar 8. Gray
Vermont
John M. Wilson
Itvane
Provo
Utah
Wilson
Scarlet fever cases rise in Walla Walla area report
The report notes about 25 scarlet fever cases in Walla Walla with lax handling spreading infections. It also details shipments from the valley totaling over 2,500,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables since April 1 and current daily consignments of about six cars. Additional items mention a cougar sighting near Cottage Grove, a non-fatal gunshot wound at Astoria, a quarrel over a minor matter, a strawberry record by J. W. Overbaugh, cavalry horse purchases near Walla Walla, and a Hillsboro death of Mrs. W. D. Smith aged 90. Police report a hold up on Ben Dore mountain with no injuries.
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Walla Walla
Alla Walla Valley
Cottage Grove
Edward Geddo#t
Astoria
Wy Willamw Kock
J. W. Overbaugh
Portland
W. D. Smith
Laws
Thomas L. Arnold
George Beers
Ben Dore Mountain
Malheur County
Vale
Olin
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad Reported By Patient
Mrs. ON Picker of New York reports relief from long illness after using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She notes improvement in strength, color, and overall well being following the medicine and advice. The testimonial urges others to try the remedy as shown in the advertisement.
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ON Picker
Lewingtay Ave
New York NY
Strikes and Trusts Roil Mills Across Nation
100000 Amalgamated workers face a national strike after President Shaffer orders a general walkout on August 10 unless wage and demand disputes are settled. The move targets National Steel, Federal Steel, and National Tube, with related plant actions and widespread labor unrest reported from multiple cities.
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Pitteborg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Avaperation
National Steel Company
Federal Steel Company
National Tube Company
Shaffer Doe
Owler
City turmoil over bond release halts in San Francisco
Five bond red land toaretere went out Like morn ing. This elope all excavation and foundation work as a result. The tidy up of building operations throws out of work SOOO won within a week, W. Idorten, a colored nen-union teameter, was shot and welcomsly wounded thin morning to an altercation with an one known striker. The general situation is unchanged.
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San Francisco
W. Idorten
France Sends Warships to Constantinople in Dispute
Paris reports three French battleships held in readiness to demonstrate in Turkish waters over quays ownership in Constantinople. The move is meant to pressure Turkey to concede. Other dispatches note Senator Clark's travel amid copper miners' strike and rumors of kidnapping, plus Kitchener's health-related return and a London coal strike viewed as revolutionary against plutocracy.
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Constantinople
Paris
France
Turkey
Rantinople
Yurkey
London
the Evening News
New York Wheat Market Moves on Export Demand
The New York market opened strong today on heavy export demand and light first-hand offerings. Prices rose from the open, with Liverpool steady and domestic ranges shifting higher as supplies stayed tight.
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New York
Liverpool
Belcher Mines Sold in Alamo District Deal Near 80000
The Belcher group of mines in the Alamo district near Baker City was sold by Larsen Denton and Stearne to Maines Gold Mining and Milling company for about 80000. The six claims lie near the Red Boy site about 1000 feet from development and new owners plan extensive development and a ore treatment plant.
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Baker City
Belcher Group of Mines
Alamo District
Larsen, Denton and Stearne
Maines Gold Mining and Milling Company
Eastern Capital
Ora
Belcher Group
Red Boy
CANNOT TRACE STOLEN GOLD Suspects Remembered at Vallejo
No trace of the stolen gold has been found with no new developments. Vallejo police report two unknown men seen in town over two weeks and linked to the San Francisco robbery. One man is described as resembling Pat Crowe.
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Newcastle
Shonango Valley Steel
Steel Trust
Wan
Atrite
United Mine Omcials
Shamokin
United Mine Workers
Halton
Diaesiee
Alnet
Met
Wellaville
Trust
New York
Stool Corporation
Morgan's
Wall Street Organ
de Trust
San Francisco
Vallejo
Pat Crowe
House of Commons Backing Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm
The House of Commons adopted a motion to present an address of sympathy to Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm on the death of Dowager Empress Frederick.
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London
House of Commons
Hapimonly
Cing Edward
Kaiser Ihelin
Kioprom Frederick
Catholic Temperance Union Opens 31st National Convention
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America begins its thirty first annual convention in Hartford Connecticut with a large national turnout. The event runs from August 7 through Saturday attracting attendees from across the country.
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Catholic Temperance Society
Hartford
Ugonn
Catholic Total Abfinence Union of America
Umatilla County Assessors Roll Completed For Tax Year
The assessor George Huan and his deputies finished the assessment roll for Umatilla County. The largest item is taxable land at 1 04,170 acres with 120,072 acres as real estate. Cattle tally 17,084 head and sheep 08 0N7. two dogs valued at 100 and 10 by owners Porter and Medernach. Net taxable value cited near 600,4. exemptions 422,855. total value for tax purposes 600,4.
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Umentille County
George Huan
K. Bk. Porter
Meacham
J. P. Medernach
Lendleton
Porter
Me. Medernach
Ralomao
Umatilla County
Sharce
Warship To Cal on Following Colombian Crisis
The state department asked the navy to dispatch a warship to Calon after a Colombian revolution disrupted a railway line. The vessel would monitor the situation and guard American interests, with a possible landing of blue jackets if the crisis widens beyond Colombian control. ��
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Washington
State Department
Navy
Calon
Golobia
United States
Ma. Ching
Philadelphia Explosion Near Locust Street Fire
A massive blast on Locust Street near Tenth in Philadelphia damaged six buildings, wrecking five and causing property damage over $100,000. Authorities suspect a gasoline barrel in a grocery store. twelve people are feared dead or injured as residents gather in shock and mourning. Local streets remained crowded with grieving neighbors and relatives as the scene was inspected.
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Philadelphia
Renda
Locust Street
Tenth
Strike Makes Shortage Hits Tinware Prices
New York August 7 a strike at tin and enamelware mills has begun to curb tin plate supply and sheet stock. Manufacturers respond with a ten percent price advance on tin and enamel ware. If the dispute remains unsettled a further rise is anticipated.
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New York
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