Citrus Crop Breaks Record and Sums Reach New High
California citrus growers face a record crop with estimates of 96 000 carloads for this year and potential total value around 12 million dollars to growers. The Southern California Fruit Exchange plans 7 million distributed to growers, railroads taxed to supply refrigerant cars, with contracts in place for Santa Fe, San Pedro, Salt Lake to handle shipments.
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San Angelon
Cal
Neason
Malifornia Fruit Exchange
Tts
Ean
Santa Fe
San Pedro
Son Angeles
Salt Lake
Armour Company
Murdered for Pew Dollars in Nonneville
The body of J Anderson of Kansas City Mo was found near the O Th N trail west of the depot. He died from repeated blows to the skull with a heavy bridge bolt. A two dollar bill was in his pockets. He was about 12 years old. Sheriff Ward pursues a clue he believes will lead to the murderer.
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Nonneville
J. Anderson
Kansas City
A. Townsend
Portland
Anderson
Sheriff Ward
Kanes City
Niehaus hangs for murder suicide in jail
Lambert Niehaus was sentenced to hang for murder of his brother in law and died by his own hand in jail this morning. The case from St Louis notes the execution by suicide while awaiting punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lambert Niehaus
Navy Yard Command Change at Puget Sound
The Navy Department detaches Rear Admiral G J Garelay from the Puget Sound yard and orders his home. Captain W T Burwell takes command at Puget Sound to succeed Garelay, while Burwell leaves Independence. The changes affect personnel and station assignments.
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Washington
Navy Department
G. J. Garelay
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
W. T. Burwell
Independence
Barelay
Merger Talks Aim to Unite Car Builders Trust
San Jude Aug 10 A wire from New York reports talks to merge major car building interests into a single trust led by Trower Van Brunt and Harriman. The plan envisions bonds of 14 000 000 and 49 000 000 in stock using 16 500 000 of 8 percent cumulative preferred and 27 000 000 of common stock. The merger, involving 10 to 12 partners, promises annual savings of over 1 million and potential net profits in the first year.
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San Jude
Westerliyy
New York
Wired Cir Bulliing Emporien
Hiv
Fou. Trower
W. T. van Brunt
Harriman
Wirmet Car Building Trust
Salon 10
Moraes
Power
van Brant
Furnaceville Tron Company
Harri
Pacific Coast States
Ike St Louie
Chicago
Fomypanién
Alfonso Will Lose Patricia in Throne Crisis
Madrid reports King Alfonso the disease laden monarch is unfit for marriage to Princess Patricia of Connaught. Dr Macho and two royal physicians assess his phthisis and possible insanity, suggesting heredity illness common in Spanish aristocracy and a broken engagement with Edward VIII.
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Spain
Isabella
Alfonso
Madrid
Macho
Chayman
England
Edward
Patricia of
Connaught
Pilots Bump On Single Track Near Marysville
Marysville California August 10 hundreds of passengers on two crowded Southern Pacific trains escaped serious harm when a head on collision near Lomo siding four miles above Marysville occurred as the Oregon express met the southbound train. Fault cited as conflicting orders as both crews reversed after headlights warned them. Passengers were shaken and trains damaged.
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Maryeville
Cal
Southern Pacific
Lomo Siding
Marysville
Oregon
Lomo
Oregon Express
Liveoak
Five Die in Waukegan Train Collision Near Town
At Waukegan Illinois this morning two Northwestern freight trains collided half a mile north of the town. Three firemen and two laborers were killed in the wreck. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as authorities began investigations into the crash.
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Waukegan
Northwestern
Here
St Petersburg Feels Discover a GIOD and War Demands
Aug 19 reports that Witte says Komura remains uncompromising on canonical issues and war reimbursements. Grand Duke Nicholas says retaking Veidland or defending Amur impossible. Linevitet urged views. telegraphs he cannot spare troops for Amur and supports offensive aims. Exar pressed Witte to be more tractable.
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St. PeterMiurg
Witte
Komura
Saehalien
Nicholas
Veidland
Amur
Congress elects officers and Kansas City chosen for 1904 meeting
The Trans Mississippi Congress concluded its session with new officers elected. David R. Franele of St Louis becomes president with H D Loveland of San Francisco and L Bradford Prince of Santa Fe as vice presidents. Kansas City named 1904 meeting place. Also notes on auto racing incidents and drivers at Webb-Jayes event.
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Portland
Aue
John Henry Smith
Hah
Pacific Coast
Naval Construction
Frank W. P. Bibbo
Seattle
Congress
David R. Franele
St. Loula
H. D. Loveland
San Francisco
L. Bradford Prince
Santa Fe
N. J. Larimore
North Dakota
A. Fellows
Topeka
Arthur B. Prancis
Cripple Creek
H. H. Topping
Kansas City
Francia
Topping
Demands Modified Amid Naval Power Contention
Amid escalating demands between Japan and Russia, Chooye advised withdrawal of imitation of Russia’s naval strength and surrender of interned Russian ships. Saghalien cession and indemnity remain as the key disputed points. Baron Thosen
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Portsmouth
Chooye
Japan
Russia
Pacific
Saghalien
Slaughter of Thot Prompts Idaho Wholesleep Trout Debate
From Ruite Montana Aug 1Advices report Henrys Lake Idaho residents plan to petition the governor over alleged abuse by a game warden. They accuse others of taking trout from Henry Lake to stock private ponds and of opening gates to let water feed private ponds, harming fish in Henry Lake. Henrys Lake area near Jackson Hole is noted as a premier hunting ground.
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Ruite
Mont
Henrys Laie
Idaho
Maine
Henry Lake
Walter
Tudor
Heorya Lake
Corfiah
Delmas
Henry's Lake
Jackson Hole
de Bélme
Constructive ownership stance affirmed in diamond case
The US Court of Appeals in St Paul affirms a lower court ruling in a case involving Fink Robenheim Co and Henry Bostruck. The court holds that diamonds sent to a dealer with an option to purchase render the dealer a constructive owner, rejecting government claims Bostruck was neither owner nor importer. It also rules there is no criminal indictment in this context.
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St Paul
United States Court of Appeals
Des
Snd
Fink, Robenheim & Co
New York
Henry Bostruck
St. Paul
Bostruck
Bostryck
Strike Called Off at Northern Pacific
Aug 19 J Paul describes telegraph operators strike at Northern Pacific being called off this morning after earlier disruption across lines.
Evidence Trial Dismisses Key Charges Against Taggart
In Wooster Ohio today the court dismissed Captain Taggart's charges against Lieutenant Rither and Clinton Spencer from the evidence on Mrs Taggart's attorney motion. The deposition of Bash was read. he denied knowing Taggart or his wife closely, and denied the Delicruse affidavit as false. Fortesque testified Mrs Taggart was never intoxicated when present. The railroad project and river mouth work continue. 600 sacks of flour sold to the O R N contractor.
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Tageart
Tagrart
OF. Ro & N. Mena Buajiome
F. D. McCully
McCabe
W. J. Cook
Joseph Her ‘Ald
Two Die in Portland Hotel Fire at Exposition Grounds
Portland, Aug 19. Two victims identified as a man and a boy perished in the State Room Inn fire near the exposition grounds. Fire at 2 30 a m destroyed the two story structure trapping guests and staff who leaped to escape. Several others injured including Mme Lasalle Lupert Ida Harsh Mrs Van Sant and daughter A Collander and Joe Stuba.
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Portland
Ore
State Troom Inn
Mme. Lasalle Lupert
Mia
Ida Harsh
van Sant
A. Collander
Joe Stubba
Pendleton Gets Another Train From Walla Walla
Beginning August 23 the O R and N will run a straight passenger train between Walla Walla and Pendleton to connect with No 1 westbound and No 2 Portland. It runs daily 7:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. westbound and returns from Pendleton at 6:50 p.m. to Walla Walla, with tentative trial through December 31 and potential permanent status if traffic proves self supporting.
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WIN
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Wil
Wallan Walla
O. R. & N. Company
Umatilla County
Ocvate
No. 1
No. 2
Portland
Hne
The
Road
Here
Fire Devastates 200 Acres of Grain at Alto Station Ranch
Milton Jonas reports a Saturday blaze that consumed about 200 acres of standing grain on his Alto Station area ranch. Officials suspect sparks from an O. R. & N. engine started the fire. The loss is heavy but insured. K O. Stockman of Richmonddale, Ohio, will visit his cousin J. L. Stockman in a few days, joined by Prof. Frye, as they tour the Hoarthweet region.
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Milton Jonas
Alto Station
Dayton Courier-Press
Ohio
K O. Stockman
Richmonddale
J. L. Stockman
Frye
Mr. Stockman
Cleveland leader chosen for Eugion group ballot
Denver August 19 report The grand world of Eugion resumed ballot ing this morning after the election Hyman Davis of Cleveland was found to be president and Joseph T Hinkle of Oregon Chaplain. Final meeting place to be announced with Hinkle’s selection noted for his fitness for the honor.
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Denver
Grand Orld
Eugion
Hyman Davis
Cleveland
Joseph T. Hinkle
Oregon
San Francisco
Hinkle
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