National Livestock Convention Passes in Portland 1904
The calling documents outline the National Livestock Association convention to open January 11 1904 in Portland Oregon. Delegates from woolgrowers and cattle groups are apportioned by sheep head counts with rules for state and breed groups. Transportation rates include routes via Chicago Memphis Houston and other points with stopovers and badges provided at Portland Hotel headquarters.
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Portland
San Francisco
Jat
Woolgrowers’ Convention
Livestonk
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Association of
Francis E. Warren
Mortimer Levering
Kidnapped Girl Found in Neighbor's House in Lincoln
Eleven year old Bounlah Thomas, daughter of a York county farmer, vanished from home two weeks ago and was found last night in John Blair's house. Blair, suspected in the case, was arrested after the girl reported she had been kept captive and treated kindly. Neighbors threaten lynching as authorities take him to York jail.
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Lincoln
Bounlah Thomas
York County
Seo
Wan
John Black
Thomas
Abe
Fitor
John Blair
Againn
Shy Wan
Blair
Gir
Broodtwundie
Blanche House
Hair
York
Americans and Turks in Full Consulate Incident at Beirut
Washington reports confirm the Alexandria and Beirut consulate clash. Consul Davis was assaulted by Turkish police while escorting Armenian prisoner Ratterian. Davis lowered the American flag and severed relations pending a full reparations demand. Mob demonstrations followed. Turkish authorities claim Davis struck guards.
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Davis
Leishman
Comatnieple
Der
Conard Davis
Bok Put
Alexandria
Leishman Bak
Porte
Nis
United Stats
Ratterian
Alepho
Bat
Davie Wie
Seaboard
Beatroste Attirian
Dawes
Consulate
Christiane
Davie
Attarion
Who Does It Belong To Investigation Into Isle
In December a local inquiry examined the status of the Isle of Pines, weighing whether it remains United States territory under the Constitution and if any treaty could transfer it to a foreign power without consent. The matter involves Crumpacher’s instructions to the judiciary and relates to ongoing territorial questions. The same period marks the American College celebrating its 49th anniversary with a banquet and a toast to the Immaculate Conception, linking to broader civic events.
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Isle
VW Pines
Wiehington
Dec
Crumpacher
United States
American College
Tome Lee
American College Today
Toteta Wane
Hoowevelt
Thie
Murder in Second Degree Verdict in Folsom Escape Case
Sacramento reports the jury found Woods, a Folsom escape convict, guilty of murder in the second degree after about 30 hours deliberation. Judge Hart asked if the verdict included disturbing the peace at Folsom.
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Folsom
Sacramento
Dec
Woods
Hart
Guuilty
Natural Gas Explosion Shatters Parsons Block
A natural gas explosion in Parsons Kansas wrecked the Heros block in the afternoon causing about 10,000 in damage. Windows a block away were smashed and structure damage reported in the area.
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Parsons
Kan
Dec
Heros
Slow Going In Slodsy Bike Race With Near Record
New York report notes twelve teams started at 9 this morning in the 17 team slodsy bike race. Teams have covered 682 miles and six laps so far, nearing the record of 679 miles and one lap.
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New York
Doc
Rourtoey
Strikers and Guards Clash at Seguna Coke Ovens
Details from a night clash between Colorado Fuel Company guards and striking Italians at Seguna show the guards patrolling the plant when strikers rushed them, firing a volley. Three assailants were killed or mortally wounded, a fourth captured and jailed after being shot in the wrist. The wounded claim provocation by guards and say only seven strikers were present. All access to the Seguna coke ovens is heavily guarded amid fears of more trouble.
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Snaver
Colorado Fuel Company
Seguno
Seguna
Primero
Five Die in Early Morning Fire at Fowler Residence
In Clarksburg five people perished when a fire gutted the home of Clayton Fowler. The victims include Fowler his wife and three children. The blaze occurred around dawn and the cause remains under investigation.
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Clarksburg
No J
Clayton Fowler
Flower
Herbert Spencer Dead in England News Item
In Hrighton England Herbert Spencer author and philosopher died this morning after a period of unconsciousness following illness. Earlier a maritime accident reported near Oldham Firth at 4 am involved steamers Waterland and Stella. The Stella sank with several fatalities including a missing crew member.
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Hrighton
England
Herbert Spencer
Collide
Lomo
Dec
Waterland
Stella
Oldham Firth
Thirie
Thompson Case Hangs Fire In Oregon Hay To Manila
Portland reports that the War Department authorized telegraphic shipment of Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon hay to Manila via San Francisco and Seattle. Secretary Hitchcock said Oregon will be consulted for more information before ruling on Thompson’s continued tenure as receiver. no decision yet on his retention.
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Oregon
Manila
Portland
Dec
Journal
Washington
Mitchell
War Department
San Francisco
Seattle
Willamette Valley
Oregon Bay
Jed
Washington Bay
Hitchcock
Thompson
Sterenelot
R N schedule changes December 14 affect Pendleton
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company adopts a new time card effective Monday November 14. Eastbound main line No 2 and Spokane bound No 7 will connect at Pendleton. No 2 arrives 6 46 and No 7 at 1a. Adjustments aim to improve Portland mail timing and Spokane complaints.
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Aveliwe
Spokane
Seaboard
Pendleton
OR & N
Ix Polo
Portland
Ubin City
Haffy
Grain markets and quot.Co e Commissionquot. report Pendleton
Grain markets show a dull wheat and liver pool with small losses and a firmer late session. Paris declines about four cents with a 90 percent crop condition versus last year. primary receipts and city deliveries noted. London stocks advance across the board boosting local markets. Armour active in May corn at 42 1/2 cents.
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Coe Commission
B. E. Kennedy
Pendleton
Liverpool
Paris
Kansan
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Dee
Clowe
Ohio State Grange Opens Annual Meeting in Mansfield
More than a thousand representative farmers and stock breeders from across the state attend the opening of the Ohio State Grange annual meeting in Mansfield. Attendance requires use of additional space beyond the opera house for sessions over the three day convention. A broad agenda covers topics of interest to agricultural pursuits with addresses by notable figures scheduled during the event.
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Mansfield
Dee
Ohio State Grange
American bid to build Russian canal from Baltic to Black Sea
An American syndicate bids 100,000,000 to construct a deep water canal across Russian territory linking the Baltic to the Black Sea. The project, far cheaper than German, French, or British rivals, would give Russia a direct water route to Central Europe, with vast military and commercial significance. It is described as a century dream nearing realization.
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BA Koellninehe Zedtung
Hattle
Black Sea
Hitele
Russia
Europe
Austrian ambassador recalled from Paris
Paris dispatch reports the Austrian ambassador in Paris has been recalled and presented his return orders to President Loubet. Ambassador Prince Armonoff is slated to go to Rome to replace Russian Ambassador Noelidoff, recalled after the czar abandoned plans to visit Rome.
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Paris
Loubet
Prince Armonoff
Anal
Rome
Noelidoff
Thomas McNutt Suspender: Interior Dept Agent Under Scrutiny
Secretary Hitchcock suspends Thomas McNutt, special agent of the General Land Office based in La Grande, amid inquiries into alleged questionable transactions linked to his work. Weather notes aside, signs point to ordinary business as usual for drink emporiums.
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General Land Office
la Grande
Portland
Del
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Thomas McNutt
Chia
McNutt
City Election Results Verify Water Commissioner Lead
Results of the city election show W H Jones with ninety seven vote majority for water commissioner. Total votes cast 327. WFP Matlock heads the ticket with 270 votes. R Sall: many wards had little contest. quiet election with orderly proceedings and no disturbances.
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Ity
Wontestanta
Caunes
Caine of Ex
WFP
Mathoek
W. G. Cole
Pt Dodd
Leachman
Cone
Berke
Walter
Welle
Sen
Bod Murphy
Bof Reon
Fourth
W J Sewell
T WO Swearengen
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