Heney Aims at San Francisco Election After Oregon Talks
Francis J. Heney travels from Portland to Seattle with a confident push to win the San Francisco district attorneyship. He says the campaign is a path to press prosecutions, not mere honor, and will align with the attorney general’s plan on land fraud cases. He met with U S District Attorney John McCourt to discuss pursuing proven land fraud charges while dismissing weak ones to clear the indicted.
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Portland
Oregon
Francis J. Heney
Seattle
Heney
San Francisco
United States
John McCourt
McCourt
MacCourt
Fred
Ren
Hermanninae
World’s Champion Sneezers Meet Annual Sneeze Fest
Bethlehem New Hampshire hosts the thirty sixth annual Hay Fever association convention with delegates from the United States and Canada. President Samuel A. Harlow leads proceedings as members clash over a floral emblem while contests offer prizes for the loudest sneezes and best performances. The gathering funds cover hall costs with members supplying music and sneeze related activities.
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Bethlehem
N. H
New Hampshire
United States
Samuel A. Harlow
Grafton
Mass
William M. Patterson
New York
Canada
Wasa
Patterson
Portland Prepares for President Taft Visit
Portland on August 27 reports plans for President Taft to visit October 2 with a public viewing, parade, and an afternoon address at the armory. A banquet at the Commercial Club is planned, with church attendance and rest on Sunday. Mayor Simon heads a committee arranging events.
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Portland
Taft
Armory
Commerceial Club
Simon
Big track meet set for The Dalles in October
The Dalles announces a big track and field meet on October 8 under the Second Eastern Oregon District Fair association. Hood River and The Dalles high schools will compete, with Principal W. B. Young, City Superintendent A. C. Strange, and H. T. Hopkins heading the organizing committee.
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Dalles
Esatern Orezer
Falr Society
Hood River
W. B. Young
A. C. Strange
H.T. Hopkins
Annual Conclave of Attorney Generals in Buffalo
Heads of legal departments from several states gather in Buffalo for the National Association of Attorney Generals annual meeting. The Denver meeting set last year’s pattern with a program tomorrow including Adelbert Mont of New York State, Attorney General O Malley, and Governor Hughes speaking on enforcement of state laws.
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National Association of Attorney-Generals
Denver
Adelbert Mont
The
New York State Association
O'Malley
Gov. Hughes
Irishmen Meet to Discuss Erin’s Affairs
New York August 27 flags of Erin fly from Hoffman House as United Irish League of America leaders gather. President Michael J. Ryan of Philadelphia calls the meeting to discuss major issues in the Irish movement and to bid God-speed to Capt Edward Condon who sails to Ireland for a visit. Condon, jailed in 1867 at Manchester for freeing a prisoner, was reprieved by the American government due to his citizenship and served 11 years before release.
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New York
Erin
Hoffman House
United Irish League of America
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Edward
Manchester
Oregon Navy dominates national rifle team event
Camp Perry Ohio August 26 United States navy won the national rifle team match with a score of 3801 the infantry took second prize navy earned the national trophy and 450 while the infantry claimed 3350. One thousand riflemen from across the country took part in the national individual match with several perfect scores and Oregon's entire team entered. Sixteen gold medals twelve silver medals and twelve bronze medals will be awarded to top scorers ahead of the national pistol match concluding the series.
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Ohio
United States Navy
United States Infantry
Navy
Infantry
United States
Oregon
Boy 12 Kills Bear Near Eugene Oregon
Elbridge Wheeler, 12, son of farmer D. D. Wheeler near Indian Creek west of Eugene, reportedly becomes the area’s youngest bear killer. While hunting pigeons with companions, he wandered away and faced a large bear. He fired buckshot and the bear fell, later skinned and brought to Eugene for mounting.
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Eugene
Ore
Elbridge Wheeler
D. Wheeler
Indian Creek
Wheeler
Fuene
Indian Girl Chooses Wild Life In San Francisco Park
A 16 year old Yaqui girl Bertha Rocha lived two days in Golden Gate Park Straw berry Hill camp sheltering beside a fire. She had been in domestic service with Margarita Soalong in a wealthy Mexican household. Police captured her after she expressed desire to abandon civilization for a free life. She is held at a juvenile detention home.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Bertha Rocha
Strawberry Hill
Mia
Margarita Soalong
Bertha
Sportsmen Show Opens At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Seattle August 27 trap shooting contests aquatic events and angling competitions are featured in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition sportsmen show which began today with displays from leading sporting goods manufacturers.
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Seattle
Idaho shows local option dry vote in two counties
Holker and Canyon counties in Idaho voted dry yesterday under the local option law. Canyon county’s margin reached 1860 in favor of prohibition. These were the first local option elections conducted in the state.
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Holker
Idaho
Idaho County
Maho
Canyon County
Esbony
National Angling Clubs Meet Sets Casting and Ball Events
The National Association of Scientific Angling clubs lists events including distance and accuracy fly casting, delicacy casting, ball casting at various ounce weights, and obstacle courses. The first two days feature aquanie events such as canoe races and tipping, plus paddle craft competitions.
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National Association of Scientific Angling Clubs
Japanese Business Men Visit Coast Conference Tour
Portland awaits 30 leading Japanese business men arriving September 6 for a 50 city tour to study U S resources and methods. The journey costs 7600 dollars funded by U S business interests. A Portland committee will oversee hospitality and entertainment during their stay.
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Portland
Pacific Coast
Japan
United States
Portland Best City Named by Corresponent Curtis
Portland is hailed as the best city by Chicago Record-Herald correspondent William E. Curtis during a Northwest tour for material. He is described as probably the world’s best known correspondent. The report notes his Port- location and purpose for the feature series.
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Portland
Northwest
Chicago Record-Heron
William E. Curtis
Portland praised as the Pacific coast leader by visiting man
A recent land visitor to Portland declared the city the best on the Pacific coast and more mature than any western metropolis. He, who has traveled worldwide, praised Portland’s advancement and preferred living there to any other city he knows.
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Portland
Pacific Coast
Escaped Salem penitentiary fugitives seized in Oakland
Four suspects are under arrest in Oakland Oregon believed to be the convicts who escaped from the state penitentiary at Salem. Descriptions have been sent to officials in Salem for identification and return.
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Oakland
Ore
State Penitentiary
Salem
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