Baltimore Fire Devastates Wholesale District in Ashes
A massive blaze swept across Baltimore's wholesale district destroying 140 acres and threatening more as flames raged from the heart of the city. Firemen, regiments, and police from New York Philadelphia and other cities battled the inferno as it spread toward Liberty Place and the waterfront. Officials estimate losses near 125 to 500 million with 50,000 destitute and martial law declared to curb looting.
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John EB. Hurat
Heart District
Priso
Citle
L Cool
Philadelphia
Fairfield
Baltimom
Aginfrity
Jonen’ Falls
FitzGerald Paid In Full for O R N Train Robbers Capture
Portland reports FitzGerald receives the full reward for the O R N train robbers Hoehn and Harshman captured last September. Harshman earns $200 and Hoehn $1,806. Sheriff Al Riskell of Skagit County Washington will receive half the total reward, $659.
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FitzGerald
Portland
Feb
J. J. Pits Gerald
Hoehn
Harshman
al Riskell
Skagit County
Washington
Oregon's Sheep Kings at Northwest Breeders Gathering
Chicago publisher W. W. Burch of the American Sheepbreeder backs Oregon as hosting the biggest ram-raising establishments in the United States. He spoke as a large group of prominent sheep men gathered before Baker theater amid the northwest Livestock convention, naming leaders from Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Utah and beyond.
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Chicago
United States
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
W. W. Burch
The
American Sheepbreeder
Baker Theater
Colonel Way Houten
Hardwin Sheep & Lind Company
Petition Seeks Earlier Train Time From O R N Officials
Strong petition from J R Dickson and 0 local business men asks O R N to move the Walla Walla train to an earlier time. It notes former permits allowing Umatilla and Eeho travelers to ride afternoon freights were canceled, forcing some to stay overnight for Pendleton. It also references a broad tribal revolt in German South African districts.
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O. R
J. R. Dickson
Walla Walla
J. P. O'Brien
Dickson
Umatilla
Pendleton
Mr. Dickson
Measuring the Coliseum in Chicago for Republican convention
Measuring today under new seating rules since the Iroquois fire shows Coliseum capacity at about 5 000 seats against an official 11 000. Most space goes to delegates alternates distinguished guests and the arena itself requires 300 seats for the latter.
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Chicago
Delates
Preliminary Waiver In Federal Conspiracy Case
Judge G A Hartman and Joe H Parkes waive preliminary hearing in federal conspiracy to defraud the government case. Each posts bonds totaling two dollars to secure appearance before the grand jury in Portland, with possibility of higher security if needed. The judge notes the need to avoid transporting a district attorney for a quick hearing.
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Messrs
Hartman and
Parkes
G. A. Hartman
Joe H. Parkes
Portland
Hartman
W F Matlock
T. C. Taylor
Roben Forster
W. D. Hansford
W. J. Furnish
Frank Frazier
Thomas Thompson
Frank Curl
T. D. Taylor
R. Alexander
C. E. Roosevelt
E. J. Smith
J. A. Raley
H. J. Taylor
B. Clapton
J. BR. Dickson
W. H. Jones
E J. Sommerville
W. P. Te
Baby dies of pneumonia at home on Lilyeth Street
Laster Hayes age 1 died at the family home on Lilyeth Street after a brief pneumonia attack. The funeral service was held today at 1 o'clock. Parents Mr and Mrs George Hayes mourn the loss in this sorrowful event.
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Babe
Laster
George Hayes
Lileth Street
War Clouds Deepen as Japan and Russia Tense
British mobilization looms as Japan and Russia edge toward open conflict. Diplomatic ties rupture with France offering mediation and European powers signal moral support. News from London, Port Arthur, and Tokyo describes a fast-moving crisis with Japan’s fleet moving toward Korea and preparations for a major naval battle.
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Port Arthur
France
Japan
Steamshipe
London
Central News
Hurreau
Chamulpo
Korea
Wayash
Foreign Office
Kurino
St. Petersburg
de Rosen
Tokio
Council of Elders
Wl Kado
Paris
Japaneee
Herin
Cologne
Saya
von Spaun
Fied
Pekin
Land Office to Open Soon in Oregon
The U S Land Office, closed during a suspension, will reopen early this week with J C Alexander as inspector and A A Shover as receiver. E W Davis awaits Washington instructions and many homesteaders from Loat Prairie, Grouse, Paradise, Huntington have traveled long distances to complete final proof, facing high expenses and delays.
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E. W. Davis
Washington
Ola
Pol
United States Land Office
Reerer Ag
Tuwlne
J. C Aloandey
Tham McNuit
A A. Fhoberte
A. KB. Thomeon
Portland
Oregon
Grouse and Paradise
Wallowa County
Huntington
Baker County
Woman's Club Incorporates in Union with $500 Capital
The Woman's Club at Union has incorporated with a capital stock of $500. Incorporators are Mrs. Bell M. Wright, Mrs. Clarissa Hall and Mrs. D. Pearl Warren. Political circles in England expect General Bajan war may break out in spring affecting Europe. Railroad development in South America shows American growth.
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Women's Club
Woman's Club
Union
Bell M. Wright
Clarissa Hall
D. Pearl Warren
England
Baikan
Europe
South America
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