KruttSchmitt Rejects Federation as Shopmen Move to Strike
In San Francisco on Aug 29 Julius KruttSchmitt vice president and general manager of the Harriman rail system refused to meet with five unions as representatives of the redeated shopmen. He said lines would not recognize the federation, warning that recognizing it would cede control to labor. Illinois Central executives prepare for possible strike as federation presses for unconditional recognition amid ongoing talks in Chicago.
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San Francisco
Julius Kruttschmitt
Harriman
Lnes
Inter Fenders
Kruttschmitt
Negruntio
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Iinex
Federation
Unknown hobo dies unattended in city streets
A severely fevered unknown homeless man wandered near the river for two days before dying. Authorities investigated with no clear identification. the corpse was taken to the morgue and later to the hospital, with no mourner present. County burial likely.
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Lospitell
Potter
Jdeli
Portland Police Grift Probe Under Grand Jury
The Portland police department graft investigation is being examined by the grand jury. Witnesses reflect the serious nature of the inquiry with many police officials and underworld figures summoned. several refused to talk after appearing before the jury.
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Portland
Ore
le Itz
Turbulent Maine tragedy shocks Thorneton with multiple deaths
A troubled resident, Dave Bennett, killed three children with chloroform and cyanide before dying by self-inflicted poison. The incident occurred in Thorneton Maine as authorities reported a violent spree linked to mental collapse. the scene involved drownings and charred remains. Local reporting notes racial tensions and political turmoil surrounding the event, with no clear motive established.
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Thorneton
Maine
Umatilla County Health Statistics Highlight Wealth and Health
The April to June bulletin from the Oregon State Board of Health shows Umatilla County with a high birth rate and lower infectious disease impact compared with western counties. April had 9 deaths and 22 births, May 6 deaths and 17 births, June 4 deaths and 14 births, with the plague and typhoid fever showing limited or isolated cases. Marriage activity peaked in June with 17 unions, followed by 12 in April and 11 in May.
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Folsom
Oregon State Board of Health
Oregon
Umatilla
State Board
Hurricane hits Charlestown killing twelve and flooding town
Charleston reports a gale of ninety mph and 1.1 million dollars in damage after a sea stroke on Sunday night. At least twelve dead include W. H. Smith and Rosa Robinson and six US navy torpedo units ashore. Lower town remains underwater with wreckage filling streets and damaged buildings including the customs house and St Michael’s church.
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Charleston
United States Navy
W. H. Smith
Columbia
Ida Rollinson
Rosa Trobinson
Alanis J. Coburn
Evi Myors
Tom Beolgs
St Michaele
Fragrant cells in judge critics case and delays
Shatihe, Wiehe Aung and others clash with the judiciary as trials and examinations unfold. The state supreme court notes the investigation delays while critics pressure for action. The article highlights legal sparring around Judge Hanafield and the pressure from parties in the matter.
Champ Clark Flays President Taft In Congressional Speech
Champ Clark of Missouri harshly criticized President Taft during a weekly address, accusing Republicans of failing to back reciprocity and other major measures. He accused Taft of ingratitude and praised Democrats for keeping promises, calling their politics "goodely prolities."
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Taft
Hamilton
Scharsad
Bine Syidid
Soselon
Champ Clark
Stian
Missouri Tide
Severie Guliing
Clarke
Howe
Representatives
Strikebreakers Rushed Into San Francisco Amid Walkout Fears
Strikebreakers are being rushed into San Francisco as a general walkout looms, with J A Franklin and MTL Ryan, national presidents of the union and the carmen, speeding toward San Francisco to avert trouble with the Harriman lines. Miss Ethel Johnson departed FP for Fort Recovery Ohio after visiting her brother Attorney R K Johnson.
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Denver
Colo
J. A. Franklin
Willermakers’ Union
MTL Ryan
Carmen
San Francisco
Harriman
Republican
Ethel Johnson
NFP
Fort Recovery
Ohio
R. KR. Johnson
Wife of Novelist Sinclair Denies Divorce Suit
New York Aug 24 Mrs Upton Sinclair wife of the novelist says she will not oppose the divorce suit filed by her husband on statutory grounds or take any interest in it. She calls marriage artificial and a private matter, opposes state interference, and notes divorce as a possible outcome though she doubts the permanence of marriage.
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New York
Nat Oy
Upton Sinclair
Wiogton
Henry
Henerr
Paul
Hb Souxin
Henry Clay Beattie
Paul Steyts
Secretary Fisher Outlines Policy On Resource Use
Secretary Fisher outlines a policy to handle unrest over natural resources amid feuding citizens. The plan emphasizes government control, conservation, and preventing unfettered exploitation while ensuring national interests and resource stability.
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Cordova
Aska Ave
Th Aiag
Fenlitiz
Nftra
Sbuilina
Amatia
Gonmarilly
Riewerattiett
Teloli
Oregon
George Gillette 18 Promoted and Transferring Posts
George Gillette 18 is promoted from Pendleton to the Victoria office in a larger division with greater supervision. The move follows six years of service, with local inspectors to appoint a successor after an inspector arrives Friday. Mrs Gillette will stay a month to assist with office work.
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Rae Illotte
Lintager
Itu Lownl
Aly
Gillette
Pirat Ten
Hanover
Telegraph Venmatey
Pendleton
Victoria
Gillett
Beattie on murder trial admits killing wife insanity plea
Chesterfield Court House Va Aug 29 Henry Clay Beattie Jr on trial for his life for the murder of his wife may rely on an insanity defense after alienist examination. A cousin testified Beattie confessed to the killing, with defense lawyers pursuing the line as his case unfolds.
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Chesterfield Court House
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Bettie
Paul Beattie
Yermerdiy
Henry Clay Beattie
Cummins Declares Opposition to President Tate
Washington report says Senator Cummins openly opposes President Tate for the Seong town chief executive and supports Senne and La Fellette for the Republican nomination. It notes Cummins as a leading backer in a political campaign and his shift to bolster Wisconsin’s senator.
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Washington
United Buttes
Cummins
Suddenln Barns Of Portuse Por Him
Westward Keeper Heir Juan deamed to inherit a fortune of half a million dollars from an aunt who left Detroit to Westeno. An administrator was named, but over the years the estate remained unsettled and the chair stood idle amid fading rumors of a claim.
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Thevinias Sheldott
Juan
Detroit
Mipli
Westeeno
Lawser
Unclear OCR summary of Tate family event at Mitpothe Last week
Fragmentary text describes a Tate family incident involving Kelloge of St. Pin and a golf related dispute. References to Frank Kelloge, Boeten, a chief executive, and Mayor are garbled, with many misspellings and missing context. No clear outcome or date can be established from the readable portions.
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Tate
Frank
St. Pin
al le
Boeten
Kellige
Marler
Allie
Charlie
Mayer
Viethous Buried in Connoeebale Theatre Tragedy
A brief report notes a burial in Connoeebale Pa for seven teens connected to the Savily theater incident. Officials identify victims and describe the event as a tragic loss with ongoing investigations and community tribute plans.
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Viethous
Connoeebale
Advise Piletum Theater
Gumle
Simly Wehbe
Livre Poedey
Walla Walla Elects City Commissioners
Walla Walla voters chose A Ky Dice and George Sutithere as city commissioners in yesterday's election. The results, verified by the city clerk, show the mayor-elect leading the council slate, with district loyalties shaping the outcome and foreshadowing changes in city policy.
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Walls Walla
Wash
Ang
A. Ky Dice
George Sutithere
Tle
Wno
Preilnet
Lovet
Goorny Smuther
Peter
Wien
Radical change predicted by GAR president denounces present laws
Edward Farrar of Lavistain speaks at the American Bar association conven tion, denouncing current recall the judiciary trends as symptoms of political unrest. He defends corporation principle for industrial growth but laments political power and barriers it creates, urging concerted action to reform lax state and national laws and expose water stock abuses.
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GAR
Farrar
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