Removal of Wires Beneath Streets A Civic Reform Move
Investigators urge removing overhead power and telephone lines and burying them on main streets. Council members Montgomery and Dyer report urging a drafted ordinance, phased improvement, cost figures to citizens and corporations within two weeks. Mayor Murphy seeks data before action. vote to table pending figures, with unanimous plan to proceed once costs are secured.
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Strain
Dyer
Corneilman Montgomery
Murphy
Nobel
Ecity
Counciliman Deer Inwinswer
Montgomery
Bids For Asylum Levee and Buildings Open
Bids for the asylum levee and for the construction of buildings at the branch asylum were received. The levee will run 2000 feet along the river at the oevium site and be concrete and rock. The board of trustees will open bids at 2 p.m. Tuesday September 1 at the state capitol. Captain Charles A. Murphy, in charge of the asylum grounds, will return from Salem with the plans and specifications.
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Branch Asylum
Greton & Johnson
Micouli
Mont
Oevium
Board of
State Capitol
East Oregonian
Charles A. Murphy
Asylum
Salem
Florist and teacher murder in Mansfield park assault
Walter Clover a florist and Miss Hortenz Shafer of Belleville were accosted by a man with a revolver in a Mansfield park. After forcing them across railroad tracks they were compelled to lie down. Clover struck the attacker blinding him with a dirt clod and then choked him to death, ending the assault. The victims feared crying out during the confrontation.
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Mansfield
Walter Clover
Hortenz Shafer
Belleville
Clover
French administration may resign amid Morocco dispute
Parle France Aug 24 grave anxiety over Franco German Morocco settlement. Reports say France may retire after its reply, sparked by public protest, as officials indicate a willingness to concede Congo rights in exchange for a protectorate in Morocco. Cabinet resignation feared. Lads burn to death in Ontario fire. Tagelas Clark 17 and Everett Devenport 61 perished when Clark residence burned near midnight.
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Parle
France
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Morocco
Congo Free States
Guerminy
Ontario
Cel
Tagelas Clark
Everett Devenport
Clark
Garri man line strike nears as officials change hands
Reports from New York say Dais Kruttschmitt becomes next Harriman system president with Lovett to retire to adviser role. A nationwide strike looms as Federated Unions push for shorter hours and increased wages, with shop employees voting in Memphis and other hubs.
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Garriman Line
Han Prancisco
Calif
New York
Daius Kruttschmitt
Harriman
Color Je
Lovett
Uyestom
Hurtinen
Trinale Central
Otek Wotsian
Adngwncoo Dief Bir
le Amited
Ronda Life
Watone Min Tinny Provident Res
Webi
Enornie Cours
Tabor
PHI- Hols Eenial
Ute Place
Motitay
Three Dead in Hotel Fire in Parkersburg West Virginia
A devastating blaze at the Chancellor Hotel in Parkersburg Aug 24 killed three people and fatally injured one, with several more minorly hurt. The fire began in the seventh floor laundry, a large explosion followed, gas ignited in an assembly room, and the east wall collapsed. Debris collapsed a nearby brick building housing Dr. B H Wise, injuring spectators. Estimated loss about 24,000 dollars.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Chancellor Hotel
Atwood Delayed Breaks A Long Distance Record
Nyack New York August 4 aviator Harry Atwood arriving from St Louis to New York is laid up for repairs within twenty miles of New York City delaying onward travel until tomorrow He has broken the world's long distance record with 1198 miles surpassing Konig 1164 miles at Meacham Effie Jean Frazier returned by noon train from a several day vacation in Meacham.
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Nyack
N. Y
Harry Atwood
St. Louis
New York
New York City
Atwood
Konig
Germany
Effie Jean Frazier
Meacham
Thorn Hollow Water Declared Pure by Health Official
Dr Calvin S White reports Thorn Hollow water sample contained 640 organisms per cubic centimeter with no colon bacilli, deeming the water good. Letter to Dr C J Smith from the Oregon health officer asserts water purity and counters recent reports.
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Thorn Hallow Springs
C.J. Smith
Calvin S. White
Thorn Hollow
C. J. Smith
Pendleton
Oregon
D. C
Pernot
Calvin Ss. White
Jews Demand Protection Amid Welsh Retail Tensions
London reports show Jewish merchants facing protests after a vote in Wales and rising outrages abroad. Jewish leaders insist the English government must provide protection as authorities prepare strict measures to prevent further retaliation. Jewish shopkeepers complain of intimidation as strikes hit supply calm.
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London
Res
Wales
Ife
Warrant Issued for Kidnaper of McNamera
Sacraments GAH Ave 24 Goy erien Jonsson signed a warrant for the arrest of Detective Homie of Los Angeles. He is wanted in Indiana for conspiracy related to the kidnapping of John McNena, who was spirited out of Indianapolis and taken to De Aeolian for trial for destroying the landing of the Los Angeles Times. The Governor approved the warrant and ordered Los Angeles officers to arrest Homie.
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Goyerien Jonnson
Homie
Los Angeles
Indiana
Connec UN
John Mc Nena
Indinapolis
de Aeolian
Los Angeles Times
Aephe Hovernor
Nolul
Los Angels
Strous and Ang Offer Reaches World News
A garbled item reports a town offered for Strous Los Angeles Gall Ang. It mentions FP Warren of Me Atpoal and a proposal to Tetusen, with reference to a transfer or meeting at the Wheronhouse of Aut Shonf. The fragmentary text suggests an international or diplomatic exchange but remains unclear.
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Strous
Los Angeles
Gall
Ang
Warren
Tetusen
Four Men Die In Mine Fire At Eis Nevada
A mine fire in Eis Nevada killed four men instantly, with two missing and four others seriously burned. Names of the dead include Athyn Rosa and Guinoete, with Walsh among the missing. Rescue efforts continued as the fire raged in the Gheoux copper mine shaft.
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Eis
Nev
Gndt
Amalgamated Copper Company
Cate
Athyn Rosa ‘T
Guinoete
Joe Wihete
Peach Day Festival Draws Oregon Visitors to Fredwater
Hundreds from Oregon towns attend Fredwater Peach Day festival in a busy program from 10:30 a m including remarks by City Attorney James P Neal and leaders from Athena Pendleton Milton and other communities. Governor Ward's representative spoke on American values and youth while water commissioner George Cochrane addressed eastern Oregon residents. The day featured music by the Pendleton Round-Up band, a football game, other sports and a public dance to conclude a successful celebration.
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Ereewater
Ore
Peach Bay
James P. Neal
Festival Association
GC. L. Whitney
F. Wilson
Athena
J. Or. Keefe
The
Pendleton Commercial Association
S. Dpd
Peterson
Will M. Peterson
Pendleton, Govy
Vernor Wwest
Officiil
Methonom
Luton
George T. Cochrane
Oregon
East End
Pendleton
Hearst Declares Taft a Tool of the Trusts in Paris Cable
New York August 24 opens with Hearst denouncing President Taft as a tool of trusts. The Paris cable from William Randolph Hearst is being broadcast by Hearst papers nationwide. The message marks an unmistakable opposition and signals a potential campaign offensive.
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Taft
Hearst
New York
William Randulph Hurst
Paris
Washington Post
United States
Whhl
Hetrst
Tate
Beattie Sees Wife's Blood On Annivers ary
Chesterfield Vit August 21 Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of Henry Clay Seminor as alleged by Beattie who is charged with killing his wife to resume relations. Beattie shows visible emotion in court and recalls bloodstained event scene. testimony details a failed search and doubts about Beattie's claim of innocence.
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Chesterfield Curt House
Henry Clay Semin
Gyler
Benjahine Tertl
Borin
Owen
Two Firms Bid on Cottonwood Alta Street Paving
Two companies contest bids for paving Cottonwood and Alta Streets with different materials. Warren Construction Co bids 15978.58 and 17194.15 on Cottonwood, and 24788.03 on Alta. Robinson & Foster bid 1965 and 14865 on Cottonwood, 22255 on Alta. D A May bid per foot was rejected as excessively high. Chairman Strobie to present report and owner cost estimates next Wednesday night.
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Cotton
Bowtonm
Swwiktime
Focal
Cottonwood Street
Altastreet
Cottonwood
Alta Streets
Alla Street
Warren Construction Company
Robinson & Foster's
Alta Street
D. A. May
Strobie
Tragedy in Mount Home as Wife Pleads for Death
Neighbors discover Jessie McDonald’s alleged imprisonment by Dr. McDevitt. Mrs. McDevitt, penniless and starving, clings to her newborn’s corpse in the county hospital maternity ward while awaiting death. Doctors deem her heartbreak a likely killer blow. a second fatality is feared.
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San Bernardino
Calif
McDevitt
Jessie McDonald
Sitelir Seeks Divorce in New York Statement
Open Sinclair announces aim to file for divorce as soon as legal steps are cleared. He plans to name a young Western guest from Arden Dut as the respondent, following previous associations at a summer home.
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Sitelir
New York
Sinclair
Sowalid Is2us
Deorce
Iise Itor
Sinula Py
Arden Dut
Sinculr
Abeta
Patier Sn Paog
Evansville Triple Murder Case Sparks Arrest
In Evansville a man, William Lee, aged 31, was arrested and charged with killing his mother, wife, and brother. The family was found in a burning home, with bodies nearly burned beyond recognition. Lee claimed innocence and said he had only recently acquired wealth from selling property. He said he tried to rescue the victims from the fire but escaped with his town site.
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Evansville
Samuel Fae
Wern
Thas Font
Hrwidh
William Lee
Broom
Liiely
Denver Prains Welsh Church Marriage Sparks Surprise
Reverend D Kendrick Roberts of the Welsh Presbyterian church conducted a sudden wedding at a prayer meeting. He walked from the pulpit to unite Mise Eximy ans, the organist, with him as astonished parishioners witnessed the ceremony by another clergyman.
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Denver
D. Kendrick “Roberts
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Mise Exima Yans
Taft Returns to Beverly After Dome Visit
President Taft arrives home in Beverly Massachusetts on August 24 after a trip to the Dome and settles in with his family before retiring for the night.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Furniture man Graham reports quiet trade in Portland
W Graham of W and Ute, Oregon, returns from a morning visit to Portland reporting quiet business among Ute merchants in the metropolis.
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W, OR. Graham
Portland
Metropolis
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