Bent Construction wins pipeline contract for Pendleton water project
A. S. Bent Construction Co of Los Angeles is named lowest bidder for the Pendleton gravity water pipeline at about $135,000. The two distributing reservoirs and buildings will be let separately, with bids from Jeffrey & Burton and Consolidated Contract Co. pending. Work to begin within two weeks, Bent commits equipment and local labor, and completion is due by June 1, 1914. Promises to settle Indian land condemnation suits by September 10 to avoid delays.
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A. S. Bent Construction Co
Los Angeles
Pendleton
City Water Commission
Portland
Jeffrey & Fulton
Consolidated Contract
Jeffrey & Burton
Bent Construction Co
Pacific Coast
Commission
Bent
Seattle
Mission
Cayuse
City
Malin Street
Thorn Hollow
Caughran & Wolvesen
McKulre & Lord
Bird, Mendenhall Co
Nettleton, Bruce, Eschbach
Jas Kennedy Con. Co
Bent Con. Co
Caughran & Woldson
McGuire & Lord
Bird-Mendenhall Co
Jeffery & Burton
Consolidated Contract Co
Reliance Co., Co
Hats Pedersen Co., Co
A. 8S
Jeffery & Bufton
Sensational Thaw Hearing Stirs Canadian Court
In Sherbrooke on August 27 spectators cheered Judge Globensky as Thaw’s habeas corpus writ faced delay. Attorney Shortcliffe sought dismissal, court adjourned, then later granted motion to dismiss, leaving Thaw jailed on an imperfect commitment with a jury trial potential.
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Sherbrooke
Globensky
Thaw
Shortcliffe
New York State
New York
President Wilson urges Americans to leave Mexico
President Wilson delivers a joint session message urging immediate American exit from Mexico due to rising civil conflict. He warns of punishment for endangering lives, calls for neutrality, and says arms shipments must stop while negotiations may resume. He stresses patience, restraint, and protection of citizens, with a note that the door remains open for talks.
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Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Joint Session of Congress
Mexico
United States
Lind
Huerta
Flyer hits auto two killed in Illinois crash
In Kankakee Illinois on August 27 a Big Four flyer due in Chicago at 8 14 struck a touring car owned by Jacob Redinger of Chicago. Mrs Redinger and his daughter were killed and a young man was seriously injured. Redinger and his elder son, who drove the car, escaped harm as passengers in the train were jolted and a gasoline tank exploded sending ribbons of fire through coaches.
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Kankakee
Ill
Chicago
Jacob Rediger
Miners Stand by Their Demands in Michigan Strike
Calumet Michigan August 27 state officials of the Western Federation of Miners say they will persist in the strike. Guy Miller states the union will insist the copper operators bargain with workers through their own organization. The state military board recommends keeping troops in the district and will advise Governor Ferris.
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Calumet
Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Big Rapids
Ferris
Murphy
Guy Miller
Federation
State Military Board
Ferrig
Lumber yards destroyed by fire at Bay Point plant
A fire at the C. A. Smith Lumber Co plant at Bay Point, California, destroyed more than ninety million feet of lumber valued around one million dollars. The blaze, aided by a stiff breeze, burned 25 acres within an hour. Fire crews used dynamite and back firing to save mills and wharves.
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Bay Point
Cal
Aus
C. A. Smith Lumber Company
Pacific Coast
Penitentiary bloodhounds locate missing Salem girl
Salem Ore Aug 27 Penitentiary bloodhounds Georg ia Bueley aged 10 vanished from home and was tracked to a friend of the family at Salem Heights after searchers hunted all night She said she left home only to visit a girl friend.
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Salem
Ore
Georgia Bueley
Bueley
Salem Heights
Glil
Sugar Prices Advance In New York Market
New York Aug 27 refined sugar across all grades rose 10 cents and soft grades increased by a hundred pounds per ton, reflecting a broad price uptick in the sugar market.
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New York
Police Moral Squad to Target Private Bars After Eagles Picnic
In a wave of liquor and vagrancy charges, 22 defendants appeared in justice court plead not guilty. Detectives led by Tom Kay may pursue action against lodges and private clubs with bars, as nine John Doe warrants await service. Most defendants posted bonds and await trial, with preliminary hearings waived pending grand jury review.
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Governor West
Justice Court
Pat Kine Grove
Tom Kay
John Doe
Aorlh of Eagles
Circuit Court
George Darveau
Gus la Fontaine
Katie Jones
Jeannie Smith
Audrey Wilson
Umatilla House
Teddy Brooks
Cora Switzer
Columbia
Lela Dupuis
C.H. Brown
Bryson Brothers to Operate Pack Outfit in Alaska
John Bryson left for Mc Carty Alaska to join his brother Jim Bryson and Frank Pierce in a packing venture toward the White River gold fields. The trio, recently with a government survey party, plans to work once released from their contract. Expectable excitement and heavy travel to the area as seasons change with packing by horse in mild weather and dog teams in winter.
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John Bryson
McCarty
Alaska
Jim Bryson
Frank Pierce
White River
Pierce
Calls Congressmen Buchanan a Crook in Senate Hearing
Senate lobby committee heard James A. Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers accuse Representative Buchanan of Illinois of being a crook while recounting ties to violence at Toledo and the Los Angeles Times bombing. The inquiry also focused on Emery’s office expenses from 170 to 200 dollars monthly for clerical service.
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Washington
James A. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
Association
Buchanan
Illinois
Senate Lobby Committee
Emery
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Toledo
Los Angeles Times
Chicago
Senator Reed
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Jealousy Motive Fire: Deputy Tax Assessor Shoots Woman
In Sacramento on August 27, deputy city tax assessor A. EB. Carey shot Marie McDonald 23 then killed himself injuring may prove fatal. A corset steel saved the woman's life as Carey tied to defend his alleged jealousy of McDonald’s young daughter. Carey is brother to Judge George Carey, who killed Attorney Dodge in Woodland years ago and was acquitted.
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Sacramento
A. EB. Carey
Marie McDonald
Carey
When a bachelor makes up his mind to marry
A short aphorism notes that a man who decides to marry only needs to stop dodging. The remark reflects a humorous view on bachelor habits and marriage. It encapsulates a social joke about commitment ending indecision.
Oregon Boy May Lead Canal Fleet
Portland August 27 The Oregon Navy Militia may man the battleship Oregon as she passes through the Panama Canal in 1915. A. J. Capron announced the plan at a Rotary Club luncheon aboard the cruiser Boston and said Secretary Daniels showed interest. Resolutions will be sent to Daniels and other Portland clubs urged to back the idea. Speakers included Lt Cmdrs Beckwith McNulty J Fred Larson and Assistant Surgeon Norden.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Panamaanal
United States
Rustary Club
A. J. Capron
Boston
Oregon Naval Militia
Tammany Nominates Whitman for Re election
Tammany hall named District Attorney Charles Whitman for reelection on its ticket. Whitman, a Republican, said he was not ready to decide but would announce his choice in two or three days. His acceptance would place him on all current tickets including fusionist, Republican, Progressive, and Independent League lineups.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Charles Whitman
Whitman
Tammany
Republicans
Progressive and
Independent League
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Bent Construction Company
Carter
Harry K. Thaw
Canada
LS. Aye Ss
FLYER
Penitentiary Hounds
Lodge of Eagles
Kay
Oregon Boy
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