Reverend Martin Vian Buren Howard Dies in Milton at 65
The longtime eastern Oregon minister Rev. Martin Vian Buren Howard died last evening at his Milton home after a stroke suffered while preaching. Born in Tennessee, he lived in Iowa before moving to Oregon in 1864. Survived by his wife Lusette Carpenter and four children, plus four brothers and four sisters. He served as presiding elder of the Walla Walla district and helped build the Webb Street brick M E church in Pendleton.
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M. W. Howard
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Milton
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Howard
Tennessee
Iowa
Marshalltown
Willamette Valley
Pendleton
Thin City
Morrow County
Pendleton Church
Lusette Carpenter
W. Co. Howard
Columbia College
P. M. Howard
Ladd & Tilton’s Bank
Portland
Bemis
Seattle
K. C. Coston
Dayton
Wheat Field Fire Threatens Peter Tacheilia Property
A large wheat field on the Peter Tacheilia place near Wild Horse caught fire this afternoon. Reported to have started along the Hunt train route, the blaze spread with wind. By 4:30 p.m. a big crew fought the flames, but final damage remained uncertain.
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Peter Tacheilia
Itan
Darrow and Richardson's Defense Fate Debated
In Denver on August 7 the federation has not decided if Darrow or Richardson will continue the defense. Darrow aligns with Richardson in refusing to cooperate with the other side and says he would be glad to be relieved. Richardson, longtime federation attorney, opened the path for his retirement by supporting Darrow, who represents the socialists funding the defense.
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Denver
Federation
Darrow
Richardson
Bolee
Notable Northwest Minister Expires in Pendleton Funeral Set
John of Oaksdale W a s H. W. J. Buttercreek James A. Baker City Charles Walla Walla Mrs N E BDespain Pendleton Mrs Birks Portland Mrs P M Gwinn Chico Tangent Oregon T F Howard a famed city architect and cousin crossed plains in 1864. He enjoyed wide church work in Oregon Washington Idaho and was a prominent and beloved figure. Funeral planned in Milton Thursday at 10 a.m. Pendleton friends will attend.
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Oaksdale
Wash
W. J
Buttercreek
James A
Baker City
Charles
Walla Wallin
N. EB. Despain
Pendleton
Birks
Portland
P. M. Gwinn
Chico
Cal
James Jinks
Tangent
Oregon
T. F. Howard
Plains
Howard
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Milton
Destruction After Lightning Kills Two in Illinois Town
In Pana Illinois on August 7 Robert and Frank Henderson were killed by a lightning strike. Three others were shocked. Crops were badly damaged and the Catholic church at Nekomin plus two homes were destroyed.
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Lil
Robert
Frank Henderson
Nekomin
Frange Assumes Responsibility For Moroccan Crisis
France pledges immediate policing of Casablanca with Spain under the Algeciras agreement to protect foreigners and preserve the sultan's authority. The move aims to guarantee security and commercial liberty. 250 sailors and soldiers guard Casablanca amid restored order.
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Algeciras
Casa Blanca
Parle
France
Baby Left on Doorstep in South Boise Mystery
A dark haired baby several weeks old was left on the back doorstep of Mrs. L. A. Bruno in South Boise. The infant, found in a basket, carried a note stating a June 16 birth and the name Tha. Mrs. Bruno suspects the child is younger and believes a girl left the baby to dispose of her offspring.
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South Boise
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Prosecution Seen for Harriman Rockefeller in Rail Rebates
Washington reports the grand jury opening August 14 will probe Harriman's Alton railroad management over alleged rebates to the old trust. Officials say immunity for Rockefeller will not shield him from related cases. In Alabama, Governor Comer wins legislative backing as tensions with railroads threaten militia if rail conflicts escalate and strikes loom amid revocation orders.
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Bonaparte
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Montgomery
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Comer
Accidental Shooting Ends in Tragedy in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police report a quarrel between a wife and husband ended with a fatal gunshot to Log Mra Fraunk Clemsa. The coroner's jury ruled accidental death after she claimed she fired the revolver at herself to scare her intoxicated husband.
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Couple released to attend sister funeral in sitter death case
Harry Jacob and Bertha Markowits were arrested over the death of their sitter Anna and Abe Cohen. They were released this afternoon to attend their sister's funeral and will not be charged with murder.
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Dayton
Harry Jacob
Bertha Markowits
Anna
Abe Cohen
Mrs Taft Relapses. Laur Ea Taft's Mother Serious
Milburn Michigan August 7 Mrs Laur ea M Taft mother of Secretary Taft has suffered a relapse and her condition is serious. She has been ill for three weeks.
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Milburn, Miass
Laurea M. Taft
Taft
Golden Cycle mill burns. $750,000 loss in Colorado
The Golden Cycle mill in Colorado Springs, the largest lumber plant in the world, was destroyed by a morning fire. Loss estimated at $750,000. News from August 7 reports the extensive blaze and its financial impact.
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Colorado Springs
Golden Cycle
Two Killed by Lightning in Shelbyville Hayfields
In Shelbyville A1 on August 7 F H Holland and Frank Anderson were killed by lightning while gathering hay last night.
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Shelbyville
F. H. Holland
Frank Anderson
Idaho Valuation Seen Rising to About Ninety-Two Million
State Auditor Bragaw told Capital News Idaho values will rise to roughly 92 million after new assessments. He cited early county reports from 15 of 23 counties showing higher valuations, with totals about 10 million above last year.
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DeLamater Suicide At Steel Tie Company Office
Pittsburg Aug 7 George W DeLamater former state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate shot and killed himself in the Pennsylvania Steel Tie Co office where he served as president. Melancholia is suspected. he had worried over his son’s death a month earlier. Letters found on him may reveal the motive according to the coroner.
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Pittsburg
George W. Delamater
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Steel Tie Company
Water famine looms as San Francisco faces drought
San Francisco on August 7 reports a water famine unless wasteful use ends. The sole Spring Valley supply is financially broke and unable to repair its main. The company will seek financial aid from city supervisors.
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San Francisco
Spring Valley Company
Maine
Kuschbeert Killed In Milwaukee Auto Crash
Milwaukee Aug 7 Former alderman Joseph Kuschbeert was killed and three men injured when a four man auto was ditched near Milwaukee this morning Horace Greely Sloan son of former Judge Sloan was among the injured in the accident rounded up near the scene
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Milwaukee
Joseph Kuschbeert
Horace Greely Sloan
Sloan
In Police Court Ivan Stur devant Fined for Sidewalk Riding
In police court today Ivan Stur devant was fined one dollar for riding on the sidewalks. He paid the fine and said he would keep off the walks from now on.
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Ivan Sturdevant
Railroads Disagree Over Local Portland Salt Lake Train
A Boise Capital News item reports a heated dispute between the Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company over a Salt Lake to Portland local train. Passengers from Salt Lake and Idaho must wait six hours at Huntington due to nonconnecting westbound service, triggering a conflict between the two railroad firms over scheduling and through service.
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Portland-Salt Lake
Boise Capital News
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Portland
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Bola
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Zimmer to stand trial for contempt in Glogs case
Emil J. Zimmer faces a misdemeanor contempt of court trial in San Francisco for refusing to testify in the Glogs trial. He told police court he had already been punished with three county jail sentences and a $500 fine, but the plea was not accepted and the case was set for next Wednesday.
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San Francisco
Emil J. Zimmer
Glogs
Navy cruisers Washington and Tennessee sail for San Francisco
Washington and Tennessee, the navy department s newest armored cruisers, will depart for San Francisco within 10 days as advance guard of the fleet. They have just arrived from France and will sail after minor repairs to call at the coast in the fall.
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Navy Department
Tennessee
San Francisco
France
Belfast under martial law amid strike fears
Aug. 17 Belfast remains under military occupation with troops ordered to shoot if mobs turn violent. In Teheran Persia Aug. 7 reports say 90 Persians including women and children were massacred by Turkish troops at Neban before marching to Urumiah and taking 10 girls.
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Murder Stirs The Dalles Area As Missing Gosson Sought
Deputy Sheriff from Wasco county tracks a suspect named Gosson in the fatal shotgun murder of Italian gardener Ernest Bonomi at Mill Creek near The Dalles. The body lay sleeping when struck. authorities fear Gosson fled toward Pendleton after the Monday morning attack.
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Warco County
Pendleton
Gowton
Mill Creek
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Bonomi
Wasco County
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Gosnon
Trains Collide Near Tremes Sin With Many Die Hard
An express from Hamburg to Berlin collided with a freight near Tremes sin. Fifty casualties reported including several Americans. Twenty bodies removed. wreckage half cleared. Engines and many cars demolished. a severed head found fifty feet from the track. Count Keiserlink among the injured.
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Glas
Berling
Berlin
Hamburg
Tremessin
Herling
Keiserlink
Barley sells well in Walla Walla region record price
Barley sales in Walla Walla exceed 500000 sacks this season. Over 600 moke of barley sold recently to Portland Milling Palfour Guthrie and Kerr Gifford at 1.00 to 1.02 per hundred pounds, a record price. The crop totaled about 500000 sacks this year.
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Doeytom
Portland Milling Company
Palfour-Guthrie Company
Kerr-Gifford Company
Champion Jap Wrestler Coming to Seattle
Tokio Aug 7 The Japanese champion PIlon wrestler Sitachivsama sailed today for Seattle where he expects to meet Hackenschmitt and other wrestlers in upcoming bouts.
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Sitachivsama
Seattle
Hackenschmitt
Robbery at Pasco Leaves Soldier Destitute
Private McGuire, formerly of the army at Fort Walla Walla, was robbed of $140 in Pasco after reaching the town. He was relieved of the cash while in Pasco, then walked to Walla Walla by Monday morning. About 50, he returned to work in harvest fields and sought shelter at police headquarters but was refused. He is known to old residents and is said to be returning to labor in the harvest.
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McGuire
Fort Walla Willi
Walla Walla
No Complaint Yet Made on Sunday Revelations
District attorney reports no formal charges filed against any stores or drug stores for Sunday openings while saloons stayed closed. Threats to shut down the town in reprisal have subsided. Mr. Phelps states cases will be held for the grand jury if complaints arise about venues other than saloons.
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Phelps
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