Smuggling Ring Tied to Pacific Coast Opium Case
San Francisco reports warrants for 11 customs guards suspended in a major opium smuggling scandal believed to involve a China based ring. Confessions indicate guards ferried contraband ashore to agents of the ring, with investigators claiming hundreds of thousands in profits. Inspector Monte l and H L Halliday not yet arrested. Davis says the opium ring is fully exposed and prosecutions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Port Davis
Davis
China
Pacific
Davis Agere
Manuel Joseph
C. G. Reay
Walters Frennan
John McGeough
Peter W. Craigie
James J. Brodan
J. B. Bulk
B. Evergas
Elmer J. Gallagher
E. H. Monte
H. L. Halliday
President declines drinks during rail excursion delays
Springfield, Mass. August 30 reports a storm delay as the president’s private car was linked to a New Haven extension train. The buffet car manager offered drinks for the president’s party, but the offer was declined.
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Springfield
Mass
Bart Anders
Notable Praise Bound By What They Haven't Done
Quote reflects on individuals who receive praise for actions they did not take, exploring paradoxes of merit and public perception. The line emphasizes the irony of merit granted for nonacts rather than achievements.
Two More Cowgirls Entered for Round-Up Events
Director Henry W. Colling announced two noted western cowgirl riders will attend the Pendleton Round-Up next month. Prairie Rose of Idaho and Hazel Hoxey telegrammed their intent to compete for prize money, with Prairie Rose known for bucking horse riding and Hoxey for roping, relay riding, and fancy riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Henry W. Colling
Rose Henderson
Frontier World
Idaho
Hazel Hoxey
Prairie Rose
Hazel Walker
Vancouver
B. C
Pendleton
Thesa
Tillie Baldwin
Bertha Blancett
Blanche McGaughey
Bertha Dukes
Investigation of High School Morals In Washington
Mrs Josephine Preston state superintendent told 400 Tacoma teachers at their fall institute that a state investigation had been conducted into morals in public high schools. She said criticism had alleged lower standards but the inquiry disproved much and urged teachers to show clearly what schools are doing to maintain high moral and educational standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Waima
Josephine Preston
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tacoma
Preston
Charlton Taken To Como For Murder Trial
Genoa Italy August 30 Porter Charlton, handcuffed to guards, arrived here charged with murdering his wife. He wore a neat suit and appeared confident as he awaited transfer to Lake Como where the crime occurred. The trial is likely to begin by next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Italy
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Actress Fritzi Scheff files bankruptcy petition
New York on August 20 Fritzi Scheff the actress led a bankruptcy petition listing assets near 75000 and liabilities 150000 She says she lost substantial sums backing the Scheff Opera company and faces financial distress amid theater ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fritzi Scheff
Scheff Opera Company
1913 Round-up prize list and event purses
The article lists the 41st round up events for 1913 with purses and trophies, noting purses larger than prior years and valuable prizes. Events include Bucking Contest for World Championship, Steer Roping, Steel Bull-Dogging, Cowgirly Bucking, Pony Sixpress, and Stage Coach Race with specific purses, first place prizes, and donors from Pendleton, Oregon, plus entry fees and forfeit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
i—Buecking
Bb, L. Power & Son
Pendleton
Oregon
Hamley
Hamley & Co
Ailver
Miguel Morales
John T. Stetson
Bond Bros
Ore
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Guy W. Talbott
Portland
Menuine
California
Foreigners to Be Guarded in Huerta Plan
Huerta vows to safeguard foreigners as tensions ease and newspapers hail Gamboa and a diplomatic victory over Lind. Reports from Washington and Mexico City note few Americans remain in the capital, with Wilson's evacuation warnings deemed unnecessary by Huerta.
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Huerta
Lind
Gamboa
Mexico City
O'Shaughnessy
Wilson
Americana
Mexico
John Lind
Diaz to Run for Mexican Presidency in November
London dispatch says General Felix Diaz, then in London, announced his candidacy for Mexico’s presidency in the November elections. He cited President Wilson’s recent message to Congress as a factor in his decision.
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Ding
London
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Congress
Wilson
Boy Bit Nitro Explosive Thinking It Candy
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 10 Edward Thornburg five years old bit into a nitroglycerine device thinking it was candy. The explosion horribly mutilated his face and recovery is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Edward Thornburg
Pendleton Round-Up plans bigger show with new outlaws
A. J. Pell of Pendleton, visiting Portland on business, predicts the Let ’er Buck town will stage a larger round-up than ever. He says the boys secured brand new outlaws for buckmoves and imported buffalo from Montana to enhance the event’s appearance. Pell is a detective, staying at the Imperial, according to the Portland Journal.
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A. J. Pell
Pendleton
Portland
Buckmoves
Buffalo
Montana
Pell
The
Imperial
Portland Journal
Many Autos See Big Turnout for Portland Auto Run
E. J. Burke of Pendleton reports plans for a large tour from the region to the Round up with Portland Automobile club. Vancouver owners promise to join, likely over 100 cars, compared with 35 last year when unorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Burke
Pendleton
Portland
Vancouver
Portland Automobile Club
Portland Journal
Honduras Accepts Bryans Peace Plan Details
Washington dispatch reports Honduras has accepted the Bryans peace plan details. Five nations have accepted the plan in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Washington
Bryans
Minds of Great Men Run in the Same Channel
The remark notes that minds of notable individuals often share similar thought streams during common moments such as a noon whistle, suggesting convergence of ideas across leaders and thinkers in routine settings.
Lind as Wilson envoy in Mexico City steers negotiations
Aug. 30 in Mexico City John Lind, Wilson's special envoy, remains in Vera Cruz but signals willingness to return if Huerta seeks to reopen talks. The U.S. government appears ready to pause unless Mexico shows momentum toward peace, with Lind prepared to report outcomes directly to President Wilson.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Lind
America
Huerta
Mexico City
John Lind
Wilson
Mexicos
United States
Ment
Mexico
Everett Official Faces Charge in Portland Case
A. A. Brodeck, Everett public safety commissioner, is named in a felony complaint filed in Portland by his wife Mrs. Brodeck. The complaint cites investigations by Mrs. Fredlund, formerly of Denver, who reported that Brodeck and Fredlund stayed at a Portland hotel June 11 to 15 posing as Mr. and Mrs L. Reslen. Fredlund has filed suit in Everett demanding 35000 dollars for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections.
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Portland
A. A. Brodeck
Everett
Brodeck
Plans for U-O Glee Club and Oregon teachers
Arthur M. Geary of the Associated Students tours eastern Oregon to route the Oregon Glee Club. The club will open in Pendleton before Christmas and New Year under James H. Lyman. The extension department gains notable instructors as the university awaits a new administration building and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Geary
Associated Students
Alumi Association
University of Oregon
Oregon
Glee Club
Iowa
West
University
Parkison
Board of Regents
Campbell
East
C. F. Hodge
Clark University
United States
A. KE. Caswell
Roger Wingcer
Edward Thorstenberg
K. M. Dallenbach
O'Connell
C. V. Dyment
W. F. Allison
Caminetti Case Hinges On Norris Girl Testimony
In San Francisco on August 30, the fate of Drew Caminetti rests with Lola Norris as white slavery charges face juror doubt. The Norris girl is to testify on Tuesday along with her father, while Caminetti plans to testify after. The four counts show no clear majority for conviction or acquittal as the trial advances.
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San Francisco
Lola Nortis
Drew Caminetti
Norris
Caminetti
Recall provision does not bar impeachment in Salem
Salem Oregon August 20 The recall provision of the city charter does not prevent impeachment proceedings against a city officer unless the charter expressly requires the recall to be used for that purpose The attorney general issued the opinion noting the recall does not bar recall actions unless specifically stated in the charter
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Salem
Ore
Typhoon Devastates Japan. Death Toll Near 1000
Detailed reports from Tokyo indicate a severe typhoon over Japan for several days with fatalities possibly reaching 1000. Shore watchers were swept away by high seas and massive monetary losses are anticipated across affected areas.
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Tokio
Japan
Convict Miller Escapes Walla Walla Prison Farm
George Miller a 20 year old convict working at the rock crusher escaped about 2 pm yesterday while at the prison farm. He mingled with potato patch workers then headed toward London, slipping away in overalls shirt and hat. Miller serving his second term for robbery in Colfax with three years left. hounds tracking his trail through the potato field. He was last seen along the road near the farm.
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Walla Walla
George Miller
London
Miller
Nevada
Colfax
Man Is Acquitted On Charge Of Killing Cattle
Walla Walla August 30 Co Ferris charged with maiming and killing five cattle owned by J F Martin at Touchet was acquitted in justice court due to lack of evidence. Mr Martin had also lost six horses recently found shot dead in his field after returning from the mountains. officers hoped to link Ferris to that crime if the cattle killing charge stood.
Thaw Writ Issued as Attorneys Bet on Tuesday Hearing
Sherbrooke dispatch reports Judge Hut chingon orders Harry Thaw produced in court Tuesday to show cause why he should not be released. New York attorneys rail against the writ while planning to counter it. a deportation bid to Norton Mills, Vermont, hinges on the proceeding and a $500 reward allegedly influenced police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooke
Boudreau
Sherbrooks
Hutchingon
Harry Thaw
Thaw
New York
Jeremy
Coaticook
Norton Mills
Vermont
Thana
Chief of Police
Matteawan
Eight men killed in explosion on tow boat
Pittsburg, Aug 30. Eight men were killed instantly and six injured, several probably fatally, when an explosion ripped a tow boat on the Ohio river off Glenn Field near here. Details are lacking.
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Pittsburg
Ohio River
Glenn Field
Here
Odd Fellows Leader Heads to Portland Labor Day event
H. J. Taylor grand master of the Odd Fellows of Oregon departs for Portland to preside at a Labor Day celebration and then visits multiple lodges across the city from September 2 to September 8 1913 including Mt Scott Harmony Minerva Has salo Villa Woodlawn and Alberta lodge with specified addresses and halls.
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H. J. Taylor
Odd Fellows of Oregon
Portland
Odd Fellows
Hassalo
Alder Street
Villa
S0th
Glisan
Woodlawn
Green's Hall
Alberta Lodge
Alberta Street
Imperator Sails From Hoboken After Damage Incident
Hoboken New Jersey August 30 The Imperator largest ship afloat sails for Europe after repairing damage from Thursday's fire in the provision room. No passenger cancellations were reported for the sailing.
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Hoboken
N. J
Imperator
Europe
Lner
Anderson Wins Elgin Trophy Race
Anderson won the Elgin trophy race in the 100 Hes sweepstakes run at 1 oclock this morning. De Palma drove a Mercer and Joe Dawson were the favorites at the start.
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Anderson
Elgin
Tolay
de Palma
Mercer
Joe Dawson
Acti
Tacoma Show Fails to Ease Pendleton Roundup Interest
An order from the C W R and WN to reserve 140 more seats for Tacoma residents was issued this morning by the association, supplementing a prior reservation. The note indicates that the small West show in Tacona last month did not lessen interest in the Pendleton Round-up. rather it heightened it.
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Tacona
Pendleton
Tacoma
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