Federated Unions Move Toward General Rail Labor Action
Chicago Aug 28 preliminary step under federation plan aims to push talks with Julius KruttSchmitt over unified union contracts for Southern Pacific. If rejected, federation may call for a general strike. San Francisco Aug 28 over 5000 SP workers face retrenchment, with 1200 more in Los Angeles and others across the system. Office clerks are among those affected as companies justify slack demand while fearing wider action.
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Chicago
Southern Pacific Railway
Raitrong Company
Julius Kruttschmitt
Harriman
W Krutt- Schmitt
Southern Pacific Ailway Company
Tt Tx
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Railron
Peach Day Excursion Draws Local Business Men
Secretary J. K. Keefe of the Commercial Association urges Pendleton business leaders to join a Freewater Peach Day excursion tomorrow. About 1 1/3 fare rates are offered by O W R N for travel to the east end, with good train service. Keefe says neighborly ties help Pendleton win county patronage and reciprocity from Freewater residents.
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Freewater
J. K. Keefe
The
Commercial Association
East End
Keefe
Pendleton
Oregon bid wins Pendleton asylum contract
Slalem Oregon August 24 The construction firm of Oleson and Johnson of Missoula Montana was last night awarded the contract for erecting the branch asylum buildings at Pendleton Their bid of 294675 exclusive of the heating plant was declared the best Several other bids ranged from 342000 to 126000 The state board postponed awarding the heating plant contract
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Slalem
Ore
Oleson & Johnson
Missoula
Mont
Pendleton
Friends of socialist writer allege foul play in disappearance
In Los Angeles on August 23 friends of C. Shoat report he has vanished. They claim he fell ill by unknown assailant who knew his activities and that culprits covered up evidence. They say motives for the disappearance have been pursued without success.
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Los Angeles
C. Shoat
L. Casner
F. G. Dargin
San Francisco
Lewis Posner
FP. G. Dunlap
Lincoln
Neb
Cosner
Posner
Lew Hartman
Porteland
Impeach Judge Sparks Rainier Valley Transfer Fracas
Indignant residents of Rainier Valley launch a drive to remove Judge Munford after he issued an injunction halting further attempts to gain five transfers from Kanter Valley trolley lines to Seattle limits. The Renton and Leatherhead interurban firm faced protests as riders demanded transfers and blocked cars. the case cites a prior supreme court ruling requiring transfers to passengers.
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Sentils
Waal
Kanter Valley
Seattle
Dante
Hinprich Inder Hanford
Benclig
Taft
Campany
Renter Valley Lines
Renton
Tad
Judge Munford
Litet
Ollypottom
Supreme Court of the State
Santa Fe Plans $3100,000,000 Improvements
Los Angeles August 23. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad board of directors announced plans to raise the company's capitalization by 100,000,000, bringing total capital to 350,000,000. Funds will be spent on general improvements across the holding, including all service branches urged by President Exley.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
Expley
United States Marshal for Oregon to Assume Office Today
Lester Scott, recently appointed by President Taft as U S Marshal for Oregon, will file his bond of 29000 this afternoon and take over from Marshal Colwell. The Senate did not confirm the appointment, so he acts as recess appointee until the next Congress session.
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Portland
Ore
Ave
Lester Scott
United States
Oregon
Taft
Marshal Colwell
United States Senate
Scotts
Trial of Geidel Promises Sensation in New York Trial
In New York on August 14 the trial of seventeen year old Paul Geidel for the murder of millionaire William Jackson at the Troquois hotel for robbery drew a cleared courtroom due to expected sensational testimony. Geidel may testify himself and defense lawyers plan to reveal disturbing evidence involving prominent public figures and notable figures of both sexes from the Great White Way.
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New York
Paul Geidel
Willam Jackson
Troquois Hotel
Geldel
Reciprocity Debate Shapes Canada United States Trade Pact
A Washington dispatch outlines arguments over a proposed reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. Supporters warn that the agreement could expand free trade and even lead to a political union, while opponents fear concessions and long-term commitments. Names and exact positions are disputed amid ongoing political debate in Canada and the United States.
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Seattle
Wash
Canada
Follouine
Kinney
Ryelquig Shaw
Beatin
Yle de Vinttine
Tnt Bs
Reoprodite
Witte
United State
Dina
United States
Favor Home at Port Walla Walla Fort Walla Walla
An article notes a proposed reconnection of the army canteen at Fort Walla Walla Washington as part of postwar veterans' welfare efforts. It mentions veteran groups and a resolution supporting the home for veterans.
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Port Wader Walla
Oklahoma
Senator Owen Devees Denies Presidential Nomination Plan
Senator Owen Devees today denied any plan to active organize for the presidential nomination. The event, held in Waeldreton, involved several figures from the progressive wing and noted their support for a new political organization.
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Owen Devees
Folding beds arrive for Round-Up housing plan
The fleet of folding beds arrived today for Round-Up lodging and is being distributed to orderers. Secretary Kuvofe of the Commercial Club urges residents to offer space even small rooms or porches. A J McAllister lists vacant rooms citywide and plans to match beds to available spaces. many residents have already offered homes for the expected crowd.
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Kvuofe
Commercial Club
Cit Zens
A. J. McAllister
Taft Reviews 20000 Civil War Veterans at Rochester
President Taft Governor Dix and General Frederick Grant reviewed about 20000 Grand Army of the Republic veterans at Rochester New York during the Civil War reunion. Taft planned to address the veterans and then reunite with his family at Heverly for three weeks before continuing to the Pacific coast states.
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Rochester
Grand Army of the Republic
Taft
Dix
Frederick Grant
United States
Heverly
English Turike To Ge Renewed Lively Strike Near End
English workers threatening renewed general strike after talks failed. Tom Mann and other leaders abandon efforts, return to London to press for nationwide action. In Wales rioters attacked mines and Jewish shops as troops were requested to restore order amid unrest.
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Mann
Ebbval
Wales
H Yeneosl
Anil
Funeral for J. W. Gates Held in Paris
Services conducted in Paris for the late J. W. Gates, American financier, with about a hundred police and crowded streets. Remains interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, as queries arise over the alleged funds and indictments in the related case.
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New York Ave
Je W Gates
Charlis
Paris
Cates
Alleged Referendum Forgerers Are Late
Porthind Oregon 22 year old faces delay as grand jury in session may not indict forgery of fraudulent signatures for a petition to challenge an appropriation at the University. District Attorney Cameron hints the crime occurred in Salem and should be tried there due to jurisdiction. five petition circulators await grand jury action after prelim hearings.
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Porthind
Ore
pHesend
University of Opeth
Caneron
Salem
Portland
Harmon Por President Boom Starts In Seattle
A meeting of prominent democrats in Seattle launched a Harmon for President boom for 1912 with the Judson Harmon Club organized to back Governor Harmon of Ohio as the Democratic nominee.
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Harmon Por
President
Seattle
Wash
Harmon
Ohio
United States
Judson Harmon Club
Mabel Warner Again Produces New Will Claim
Newport Oregon Aug 23 Judge Bean denies drawing up or knowing of a will for James W Young. Mabel Warner produced a fifth will after years of legal fights over the estate from 1905. She has held court appearances and midnight meetings with two men in secrecy as she presses her claim against relatives and a prior will. The latest document purportedly transfers the Young estate to Warner, with various witnesses and attorneys cited in connection with prior wills.
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Bean
Will
Newport
Ore
James W. Young
Mabel Warner
Ww. Young
Eppreme Court
Pendleton
Umatiila
the Bowman
Weeton
Fenstermn
J. WW
Younes
Perry
Mate Wirner
Bugk
Young
Fred Young
Mire Mehr
Walin
Wally
Dave Lavekder
Weston
Mrs Warher
Henry J. Bean
Beatie trial resumes as jurors questioned in murder case
Chellewfeld Court Louse Va aBeatie Jr charged in a local murder case as 16 jurors meet for voir dire. Affinity deserts the defendant in court, with testimony planned for the coming days. The defendant, Henry Clay Beatie Jr, appears with apparent nonchalance while witnesses are awaited. The report notes fear and tension around the courtroom and anticipates further proceedings. A separate note mentions Geneva’s return from Bombay with Swiss goods and jewels, while San Francisco reports Manager McCredie suspended by the Pacific Coast League for assaulting umpire Hildebrand during a Portland game.
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Chellewfeld Court Louse
Henry Clay Beate Jr
Maly Ie Pwetvir
Woell Deelde
Elry
Munlorer
Erie
Henry
McCredie
San Francisco
Calif
Graham
Pacific Coast League
Portland
Hildebrand
Raley and Taylor Draw Big Crowds at Cheyenne Frontier Exposition
J R Raley and T D Taylor report from Cheyenne that prize ladies and saddles attract record crowds at the frontier exposition. Police manage large crowds as Pendleton’s celebration year promises to be the greatest in the world with the slogan Let 'er buck.
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East Oregonian
J. R. Raley
Shereff T. D. Taylor
Cheyenne
Wyoming City
Oregonian
Pendleton
Ore
Pendletons
Buck
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Paducah
Toliy Crom Amnenir
Ulinels Central Radio Company
Astoria
Robinson
Pork Asylum
Shoat
Rainier Valley
Beach Man
Corporation
Santa FE
Scott Miles Boni
Britain
America
U S
Waeldreton
Sinalok Owen
Ennahia
Joelrehbtiouw
Ppogtenadie
Woodiey Wison
Newdormer
Seietis Dway
In “Progressives
Veliloh Tetters Front
Whincorite
Reed
Puneral Teld
Parton
Mag
Wilkie
Sam Dieta
Cary
Grant Tary
Oiti
Aun
Finn
Bowman
Mae Werner
J. W. Young
Belhe
Hendel
Dredd Thern
Gekite
Sulge Pee
Frea Stolwer
Tades Fee
Beatiie
Affinity
Beulah Binford
Geneva
Bhopat
Bombay
Besum
Byron
Elehty
Raley and
Taylor
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