Oregon Merino Wool Sparks Price Debate in Montana
The article discusses claims by the Oregon Wool Grower that Montana buyers undervalue wool and criticizes Oregon vs Montana wool quality. It cites weights per sheep, average prices, and dirt content, arguing Oregon merino wool is finer and longer but Montana wool sells higher per pound after scouring. It notes buyers from Montana travel to Oregon for weathers and bucks.
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Oregon
Pendleton Tribune
East Oregonian
the Tribune
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Ohio
C. M. Bor
Will Rea
Chase
Baldwin Sheep & Land Company
Cunningham Sheep & Land Company
J. E. Smith Land & Livestock Company
Fred H. Putnam
Boston
Biggest irrigation project launched under Carey Act in Idaho
Boise Aug 11 The state land board deregulated 400000 acres in Owyhee county Idaho under the Carey act financing by Butt interests. Waters of the Snake and Bruneau rivers will irrigate the land, creating the sixth and largest Twin Falls project totaling 1000000 acres. Tokio Aug 11 The progressive party proposed increasing Tokyo exhibition funds to 15000000 yen, adding 16010000 to an existing 5000000 yen, aiming for a successful world fair.
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Bruneau
Boise
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Owyhee County
Butt
Tokio
Japan
Progressive Party
Bee Tree Found Near Meacham Camp In Missouri
A wood cutter near Joe H. Parkes homestead, Meacham, Missouri, found a large tamarack hollow with eight gallons of wild honey and a bee colony. Bees entered through a knot hole twenty feet up, the hive held three swarming colonies, and most of the honeycomb remained intact. The discovery, near the Blue Ridge area, was praised by the Parkes family who shared in the feast.
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Japan Eyes Pacific Clash Says Navy Expansion Aimed at Japan
Tokyo August 11 Count Okuma former president of the progressive party and head of Waseda University declares an American naval buildup aims at a final clash with Japan for mastery of the Pacific. He calls Roosevelt a central figure in shaping the strategy and says the statements suggest a Pacific arms race.
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Tokio
Japan
Count Okuma
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Ous
Bryan May Come West on Stumping Tour
Charles Edelman urged William Jennings Bryan to visit the Pacific coast and boost Oregon Washington and California electoral votes. Bryan showed interest but gave no commitment. A high level Democratic conference discussed campaign plans and notification ceremonies set for tomorrow as leaders from across the country converge on Lincoln hotels.
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Neb
Charles Edelman
Bryan
Paciffe Coast
Oregon
Washington
California
Kern
Mack
Christ Not a Jew Says Berlin Talk Draws Fire
Paul Haupt head of the Oriental department of the inform ational congress created a sensation by declaring Christ was not a Jew but an Aryan. The remark provoked a lively discussion among theologians as scores joined in.
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Ave
Paul Haupt
Oriental Department
Informational Congress Today
Christ
Despondent Man Blows Self Up in Tuoluma California
In Sonora California on August 11 a man believed to be Charles Beckman placed a stick of dynamite on his chest and held a razor ready if the blast failed. He blew himself to pieces, said to be despondent over unemployment at Tuoluma.
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Charles Beckman
Eighty Five Chinese Deported From San Francisco Flight
Eighty five Chinese were deported to China from San Francisco today after being smuggled across the border from Mexico. They returned aboard the Pacific Mail liner 81 beria which sailed this morning.
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Mexico
China
Beria
Appalling Typhoon Aftermath in Southern China
An official report from Hong Kong dated 9 Aug details horrifying conditions among typhoon victims in southern China. It notes over a million refugees, widespread exposure and starvation, thousands dead, and corpses left unburied due to insufficient burial capacity.
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Hong Kong
Texas Rail Rates Challenge by Texas Railroad Commission
The Texas Railroad Commission filed a formal complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against 67 railroads and others, alleging an unlawful agreement via the Southwestern Traffic Association to restrain trade and raise freight rates in Texas. The case seeks expedited handling. carriers have 15 days to reply, with 30 days typical.
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Washington
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Turkish Minister Recalled Amid Reform Drive
Constantinople reports suggest Sultan Abdul Hamid recalls Mohamid Allebey as minister of Washington and plans a sweeping change in Turkey’s diplomatic corps as part of reform. French and Russian ambassadors are also said to be recalled to refresh the service. No charges of incompetence cited, but aims to overhaul officials.
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Turkey
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Mohamid Allebey
Washington
Bey
ROUTED BY ARMED MAIDEN IN KENTUCKY SHOOTOUT
In Ky at Beavers Creek Miss Mary Fonts aged 27 known as the Maiden Moonshiner resisted US officials during a camp siege. She fired 60 rounds from a rifle wounding Deputy Marshal Hiram Day and routed the party from a ravine position overlooking a public highway after years of moonshining activity.
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Mary Fonts
United States
Beaver Creek
Hiram Day Whs
Man Dies After Amputation In Alaska Mill Accident
In Dawson Alaska on August 11 William Lowrey an oiler aboard the Guggenheim died after a roller crushed his leg. He had a knife pulled and asked companion Donald Hardin to cut off the limb. The rib could not be freed and Hardin amputated the leg but Lowrey died minutes later.
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Dawson
Alaska
William Lowrey
Guggenheim
Donald Hardin
Hardin
Lowrey
Monarchs Meet in Germany Herald Peace Visit
Kaiser Wilhelm kissed King Edward on both cheeks and the two rulers embraced at Cronberg Germany Aug 11 Hundreds witnessed the greeting They held a private conference at the castle and dined together on an auto trip The German press called the meeting a sign of potential peace Dr A E Shaw is in the city from Barnhart for the summer.
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Edward
Cronberg
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Mrs Anna Lynch Dies After Long ElephanTiasis Sufferin
Pittsburgh, Aug 11. Mrs Anna B Lynch of McKeesport died today weighing 510 pounds after a 19 year battle with elephantiasis. The obituary notes her long illness and residence in the area.
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Pittsburg
Anna B. Lynch
McKeesport
Atlantic fleet officers tour Yellowstone Park NZ three day trip
Auckland reports officers of the Atlantic fleet visiting Ro tours to explore the Yellowstone Park of New Zealand. The tour is planned for three days with entertainments arranged for participants.
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Auckland
Rotours
Yellowstone Park
New Zealand
Alaska Votes for Congressional Delegate in Fiercest Race
Juneau Alaska Aug 11 Alaska voters select a delegate to Congress with four candidates in the field the contest described as the fiercest yet in the territory.
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Juneau
Alaska
Congress
Mian With Money Vanished in Umatilla
Ephraim Hedberg, 63, a Cumberland Wisconsin retiree, disappeared after stepping from Oregon Washington train No 5 in Umatilla on August 6 with daughter Elina. Banks alerted on his $1080 drafts. nephew G H Hedberg aids search. sheriff Taylor aiding.
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Ephriam Hedberg
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Father and two children drown in Snake River tragedy
George E. Evans and his two children, ages 14 and 16, drowned after entering Snake River waters near Huntington. The father died while trying to rescue them. The family lived on a W. E. Baker ranch two miles below the Cook ranch. Insurance payouts through Queen of Forest Circle and Woodmen of the World were noted, with lodge officials planning to gather information at the scene for claims. This marks the fourth drowning in the Snake River near Huntington in a week, highlighting dangerous currents.
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Queen of Forest Circle
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Snake River
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