31,000,000 in Bad Securities and Co op Store Collapse
Chicago reports fixin amed figures valuing alleged Milwaukee Avenue State Bank securities at 1 million amid a broad probe. Co op store linked to Stensland faces closing as receiver Fetzer contemplates action. cashier Herring denounces responsibility and hides from public. Warrant issued for Theodore Stensland over bank deposits. investigators pursue his location.
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Herring
Stensland
Chicago
Jone Wald
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Stensand
Toeciver Fetzer
Chichro, Aue
Stenaland
Wocent
Herring Under Arrest After State Conference
Chicago officials announce the arrest of Herring after a conference with the state's attorney and police. Bond arrangements were immediately made.
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Herring
Chicago
Collina
Two Personal Crisis Reports In Springfield
In Springfield today Mrs. Thomas Reilly, wife of a noted dwarf gambler, committed suicide by carbolic acid. At the same hour her husband Thomas Reilly, aiding his mother’s coffin transfer to Peoria for burial, was crushed between a passenger car and a baggage car amid a catastrophic wreck.
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Springfield
Tih
Thomas Reilly
Peorli
Drain-Cool Bay Contract Let for Railroad Work
Drain Cool Bay Aug 9 reports the contract for the first 40 miles of the Drain-Coog Pliny railroad will be let to C. TL Lom of Ban Franolea. Lom plans immediate work with several hundred men and a full erosion outfit arriving at Drain Sunday. Track and bridge material is already at Drain.
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Portland
Drain-Coog Pliny
Harriaan
C. TL Lom
Ban Franolea
Drain
Bridgen
Fight purse dispute stalls plan in Goldfield
In Goldfield Nevada on August 9 Nolan and Gane conferred with club officials over the bout. They remain unsatisfied over purse division with no agreement yet. Both sides claim no danger of cancellation as preparations continue and thousands of fans are expected. Siler as referee is favored while venues and sparring arrangements firm up.
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Goldfield
Nev
Nolan
Gane
Nelson
Mt Nogn
Siler
Gane IV
Jock Clifford
Reno
Nelsors
Regulation of naturalization proposed by treaty
The naturalization commission has adopted a treaty provision supported by American delegate Leo Rowe. It states a person who becomes a naturalized citizen of another country and then returns to their native land loses the intent to reside there. After two years, citizenship would revert to the individual. It is expected for Congress to adopt at the next session and for it to take effect one year after ratification.
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Rio Janeiro
Naturalization Commission
Leo Rowe
Orbil
Major Cold Springs irrigation project bids opened
Contractors study details of the large Cold Springs irrigation contract building about 194 miles of main distributaries and laterals to serve 20 000 acres, with bids opening at Portland on October 2. Work covers 195 miles of ditches across the district, delivering water to every farm unit and reshaping the region’s irrigation system.
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Cold Springs
Mini Distributing
Porthand
Waltersburg collision damages case shocks Columbia County
In a landmark decision Judge Wood of the county court orders Walter Woods to pay Mrs Abbey and her infant $2100.90 after a May 1904 accident near Wallsboro in which Woods allegedly drove drunk and caused a fatal crash injuring the Abbeys. The ruling marks one of the court’s most substantial damages awards.
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Willen Watton
Supreme Een
George Wood
Walteburg
Pere Abbey
Weath
Wallsbore
Columbia County
Abbey
Pope Stricken by Heart Weakness in Rome
The pope became weak from fatigue during morning duties in Rome and was ordered to rest by Dr. Lappont. A brief medical update notes his condition after the episode.
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Rome
Lappont
Durango Flood Drowns Three as Streets Run Deep
Durango Mexico floods leave streets six feet deep and three people drowned in the town. Local authorities report rising waters after heavy rainfall. Rescue crews worked through the inundation to recover victims and aid residents.
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Durango
Mexico
Chicago Wheat Market and Oregon incubator plant
Wheat prices opened and closed in the low 70s and mid 40s amid Chicago market activity. A new incubator factory in Oregon will soon begin operations at Coos Bay, signaling industrial expansion in the region.
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Chicago
Aug
Fues
Oregon
Coose Bay
Chorus Girls Involved In White Thaw Murder Case
New York Aug 1 Florence Zeigfeld testified chorus girls in White circle left word Mrs Harry Thaw called a joke that led to flowers and a note to Evelyn Thaw. Prosecutor Rome notes panic among chorus girls after the murder and attempts to shield Thaw. Thaw complains about food, wants Waldorf Astoria meals delivered, Evelyn brings fruit and chicken.
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New York
Jerome
Florence Zeigfeld
Anna Held
Girte
Tle
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
White
Evelyn
Harry
Bene
Metgtold
Waldorf- Astoria
Czar Nicholas May Abdicate Amid Turbulent Crisis
Reports from St. Petersburg and Moscow indicate growing rumors the czar may abdicate as Stolypin's reform clash tightens. A regent possibility via Grand Duke Vladimir or Nicholas Nicholijevitch is floated. Kronstadt revolt trials loom. Papus departs St Petersburg amid nervous strain. mutiny echoes from Kronstadt and Geavert protests flare near Kiev.
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Vienna
Caar
Thie
Stolypin
Ovr
Vladimir
Nicholas Nicholijevitch
Powsa
Orgin
Count Herdes
Moncow
Geavert
Kiley
Almoost
Stefork
Hote
Pacific Coast Baseball Roundup of Yesterday's Games
Tacoma and Butte split a doubleheader with Tacoma winning 7 to 1 in Butte. Toquiam and Gray's Harbor played to an 4 4 tie. Spokane also posted a 4 4 result in the schedule from Seattle. In Vancouver a local contest saw Seattle beat Oakland 1 to 0. A mining owner’s wife at Lorne Creek fell into a stolen box car and was carried 500 feet before breaking her leg and arm.
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Vancouver
A. C
H. McArthur
Lorne Creek
Skeens River
Wan
Fie
Utes Leave Reservation Amid Rustling Fear
Seven hundred Ute Indians abandon the reservation taking camp gear and plan to stay away. Settlers report rustling cattle and increasing fear as authorities monitor the tense situation on Aug 9 in Wye.
Tragedy in Cincinnati as man throws child from window
A Cincinnati man Thomas Ken nip threw his 3 year old child from a fourth floor window this morning. The child died and the man leaped after it and also died. The incident occurred August 4. Police are investigating the double fatality.
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Cincinnati
Thomas Kennip
Hogs 87 75 In Portland Market Report
Portland hog market strength noted with prices around 7.05 to 7.50 while cattle and feeders show demand. Reports list stockers, bulls, and steers from Oregon with prices cited for various classes and weights as buyers seek better lot integrity and feed efficiency.
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Cole Nennalie
Oly Detter
Thoge
Coxiern
Oregon
Dieckers
Stockere
Teenager at Command Kills Neighbor Son in Frederick
Frederick county man 17 commanded by father shoots and kills George Smith, a neighbor's son, after family trouble. Debolds jailed.
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Howe
Frederick
Fred Debeld
George Smith
Debolds
Captain Arrest Reported After Suicide Claim on Sirto
Captain Par ad of the steamer Sirto was reportedly taken to Geneon following an alleged suicide attempt. The report notes a total birth count of 273, with details unclear and not verified.
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Carthagentia
Parad
Sirto
Geneon
Orreset
Kearney to contest will of Fresno millionaire
Denis Kearney, famed agitator, plans to contest the will of M Theodore Kearney who left his estate of 1 million dollars to the University of California. The challenger argues the estate plan violates civil code limiting charitable bequests to one third, and he asserts kinship as the first cousin of the decedent.
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San Francisco
Denis Kearney
M. Theodore Kearney
Fresno
University of California
Kearney
Bond Filed for Penleton District Official in Umatilla County
HH Cy Kickers, newly elected clerk of Penleton district No. 16, filed a 300000 bond the largest for a school official in Umatilla County. The $60000 bond was accepted by the school board and placed on file with Superintendent Frank K. Welles. The board also hired two janitors T M Lowe and Guy Cook and discussed funds for a new science department with upcoming fuel bid openings.
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Umatilla
HH Cy Kickers
Penleton
Frank K. Welles
Welles
T. M. Lowe
Guy Cook
East End
Department of Science
Grouse Season Opens August in Blue Mountains
Pendleton fans anticipate grouse season opening next Wednesday August 15 as many shotguns and rifles are cleaned. Reports from the Blue Mountains indicate young grouse are plentiful on streams and high peaks with hunting parties planning trips near Meacham, Kamela and Huron. The Oregon law restricts hunting from December 1 to August 17, with further limits on number of grouse per day or week during the season.
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Pendleton
Blue Mountainseay
Meacham
Kamela
Huron
Oregon
Kim
Juvenile thrillers tied to local crime unearthed
In Thomas Reeves pocket near Forest Grove a stash of low grade dime novels was found, including Old Search's Victory or the Crime of Hello Kitchen from Munro Publishing. The dirty book shows a murder scene with a detective at a window, linking such titles to youth crime in Oregon.
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Thomas Reeves
William Powell
Forest Grove
Munro Publishing House
Cullum Supports Cannon in Illinois Convention
A fragmented Chicago clipping shows Senator Cullum backing Cannon for governor with strong support implied. The item hints at a state convention endorsement plan and expects swift passage, though details are garbled.
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Cullum
Chicago
Senator Cullum
Provident
Cardinal Rampentha Dying in Rome Aue
Cardinal Ramp-el Rampel, once papal secretary of state, is reported dying in Rome with details from Aue. The brief dispatch notes the church leader's failing health and confirms institutional ties to the Vatican.
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Cardinal Rampetha
Rome
Cardinal Rampel
Qing
Farmers See War Over Same Day Wheat Sale
Farmers vow a showdown with buyers after a same day sale drew no buyers. Wheat association members blame brokers for boycotting the event while buyers cite missing samples and prior engagements. Next sale date is Wednesday August 15 with more wheat expected and continued tension.
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Wheatraisers’ Association
Farmers’ Association
Smythe
Less Hunting This Year Signals Fewer Licenses
The number of hunting licenses issued this year is far below last year's pace. Deer and grouse seasons are open but only 193 licenses have been issued so far, compared with 462 by the same time last year. State law requires buyers to obtain a license from the county clerk for a fee.
Queen mother stoned while driving near San Sebastiano
On August 9 in Madrid, stones were hurled at a motorcar carrying the queen mother but she remained uninjured. Separately, the Canadian Pacific Railway sold all timber lands on Vancouver Island for 9 million dollars to Rose MacLaren Timber Company.
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Tsabella
Madrid
San Sebasthaa
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Hase
Vancouver Island
The
Rose-MacLaren Timber Company
Government covertly buys silver for subsidiary coinage
Government through brokers secretly bought silver to prevent extortion. Purchases cover two months of coinage. Payment will likely fund about 100000 ounces per week for a year.
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Washington, Ag. S
Urokers
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