Boise 3 Ready for Congress Irrigation Lectures Begin
A Boise report notes the Irrigation Congress will feature daily illustrated lectures on irrigation topics from construction to water conservation. Notable speakers include F. H. Newell and Morris Blen, with hundreds of stereoscopic views to aid understanding.
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Boise
Congress
Comrac
Washington, D. C
F. H. Newell
Morris Blen
D. W. Roe
L. H. Taylor
C. J. Blanchard
Thomas H. Means
Nevada
B.C. Benry
Washington
Oregon
Williams Won't Stand for Bryan on Government Ownership
New York, Aug 31. It is said John Sharp Williams was offended by Bryan in London when Williams protested against government ownership. Williams arrived home the day before Bryan's return to Europe and hurried home, not awaiting the reception. The southerner had warned Bryan would alienate the whole south if he advocates government ownership of railroads.
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New York
John Sharp Williams
Bryan
London
Williams
Brynvan
Europe
Indians Revolt in B C as Front Orders Anticipated
Vancouver August 31 dispatches confirm a serious Indian revolt in Babine country. The military expect to receive a call at any minute to proceed north. Several special constables will depart this evening. Chicago Wheat Market figures follow with opening prices for wheat corn and oats.
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Miliary
Vancouver
B. Cc
Babine
New Train Schedule for Pendleton to Walla Walla
A new passenger service between Pendleton and Walla Walla starts tomorrow September 1 with daily departures from each stop. Time table lists Walla Walla 7:00 pm to 7:35 pm arrival, Pendleton 7:00 am to 7:20 pm, Milton 7:12 am to 7:14 pm, Eaton 7:31 pm to 7: Blue Mountain 7:40 am to 6:60 pm, Downing 7:45 am to 6:42 pm, Weston 7:50 am to 6:37 pm, Athena 9:00 am to 6:36 pm, Adams 3/10 am to 6:20 pm, Eastland 7:00 am to 6:15 pm, Havana 8:20 am to 6:10 am, Pendleton 8:40 pm to 6: mm, etc.
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Regina
Pendicton
Walla Walla
Pendton
Blue Mountain
Downing
Weston
Athena
Adams
Eastland
Havana
Pendleton
New Walla Walla Train Tomorrow Prompts Fall Openings
Merchants plan formal fall openings as a new Walla Walla Pendleton train starts tomorrow. Local stores receive strong stock and will advertise in northern county papers to draw shoppers from the area. A committee led by M. A. Rader Joseph V. Tallman and Charles Bond will oversee the advertising drive.
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Iusines
Walla Walla-Pendleton
Merchants’ Association
Ine
Eame
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Portland
Messrs
M. A. Rader
Joseph V. Tallman
Charles Bond
Bryan's 1908 Campaign Synopsis Signals New Platform
Summary of William Jennings Bryan's address outlining a progressive program for Philippine self government with ultimate independence, an income tax, direct Senate elections, and curbs on corporate influence. He calls for arbitration in labor disputes, abolition of injunction abuse, and a broad shift from private to public control of monopolies. He critiques the Senate as responsive to wealth and advocates constitutional measures to empower common voters.
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Philippines
United States
Bryan
Transport Sheridan Aground Off Barber's Point Hawaii
The United States transport Sheridan from the Philippines ran ashore in fog at Barber's Point on Oahu. It struck about 4 am and attempts to land passengers by boat have failed due to heavy surf and rock danger. No further details available.
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Honolulu
United States
Sheridan
Philippines
Barber's Point
Oahu Island
Edgwater Rosewater found dead in Omaha office
Edward Rosewater editor of the Omaha Bee died suddenly in his Bee Building office after a day of seeming good health. Found by a monitor, the death is attributed to heart failure. His defeat for the Republican Senate endorsement is believed to have hastened the end.
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Omaha
Hidward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
United States Senate
Nebraska
Rosewater
Bee
Monitor
Senate
Auto thieves blow safe at Highland post office
Kingston August 31 auto robbers blew open a safe at the Highland post office and carried away 500 dollars in cash and 500 stamps. Mysterious cottage owners who sleep days and take long motor trips at night have attracted attention recently.
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Kingston
N. C
Long Island
Highland Post Office
Strike Breakers Arrive as City Braces for Dispute
Farley’s strikebreakers reach San Francisco amid stalled arbitration efforts. Housing for 2000 workers prepared as city business suffers from the streetcar strike. Retail merchants face potential collapse if the strike drags on. Calhoun rejects arbitration while Cornelius and the mayor discuss the crisis.
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Ogden
Scrike
Strike Breakers Enter San Francisco Amid Labor Talks
Mayor Schmitz met with President Calhoun and Carmen's union chief Cornelius as strikebreakers, 78 from New York, joined union workers within an hour. A Farley train is due, trainmen reluctant to switch but likely to manage. a committee will try to sway the men away.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Calhoun
Cornelius
Carmen's Union
New York St
Osten
Ogden
Farley
Attempt to Wreck Overland Train at Glemn
Aug 21. An attack on the Santa Fe Overland train at Glemn was attempted by strikebreakers. Two men were captured and jailed at Barstow but escaped with help from friends.
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Glemn
Barstow
Sailors' wages raised coastwise to Alaska and B C
Andrew Furuseth, secretary of the Sailors' union, says all coastwise routes to Alaska and British Columbia have increased crew wages from 40 to 45 dollars. The new wage scale takes effect today.
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San Francisco
Andrew Furuseth
The
Sailors’ Union
Alaska
British Columbia
Murder convict Stackpole to be sent to San Quentin
OM to San Quentin Los Angeles August 30 BE Stackpole convicted of murder and Joel Scheck sentenced to imprisonment this morning will be taken to San Quentin Tuesday
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San Quentin
Los Angeles
BE. Stackpole
Joel Scheck
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