Contract Bond Arrived Delays Halt Subscriptions
The Washington Oregon traction company bond arrived after delays from directors in Walla Walla. Samuel Drumheller signed last, Calgary trip completed, but bad weather prevented Pendleton delivery. The Commercial Recoalition committee, led by Dr J Smith, now seeks $60,000 in stock subscriptions as fundraising begins.
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Walla Walla
Washington-Oregon Traction Company
D. Fitegerald
J. Smith
Samuel Drumheller
Drumbeller
Calgary
Drumbeling
Pendleton
Auto
Pitestrald
Logan
Col € TV
Ratey
Judge Fee
Wheashington-Oregog Company
Convicted Banker Walsh Clashes With Paparazzo in Transit
John R. Walsh the convicted banker arrived in Kansas City on the way to Leavenworth. He expressed only one question about Missouri Pacific. He called the trip a free one and a photographer’s attempt to shoot his picture ended when Walsh smashed the camera.
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Kansas City
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Leavenworth
Kansas
Walsh
Missouri Pacific
Marshal Hoy
May
Patlhhan Breaks Record in Flight Challenge
Los Angeles, Jan 19. Following Poullan’s record flight, Glenn Curtin refused to concede and hinted at new milestones. He noted four records remain to break in sustained flight and altitude, with further attempts expected this afternoon or tomorrow, including a 45 mile journey attempted yesterday.
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Hut Curtiss
Prenelman
Los Angeles
Pouthin
Glenn Curtin
Ourabliah
New Momei
Poullan
Curtin
Fire devastates block near Market Street in San Francisco
A midnight blaze in San Francisco destroyed $100,000 worth of property and left two thirds of a block as smoking ruins. A score of families were displaced and cared for by neighbors as several dramatic escapes from death were reported, with no serious injuries.
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San Francisco
Market Street
American aviator aims for three lap speed record with passenger
The article notes Curtiss plans rapid flights and hints at a grand stand finish at the meet. It was unofficially announced this afternoon that the American flyer would try to set a new three lap speed record carrying one passenger.
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Cody
Curtiss
Stock firm Lathrop Haskina collapses on coal share crash
New York reports the stock exchange house Lathrop Haskina Co dropped after Hocking Coal & Tron stock sank from fifty to 37. The market mood turned panicky and major interests monitor the situation closely.
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New York
Lathrop, Haskina & Co
Hocking Coal & Tron Company
Fes Battle Yields No Decisive Result for Rebels
A Tangier dispatch reports rebel forces failed to inflict a decisive defeat on government troops at Fes last Sunday. Government forces suffered about 200 killed or wounded, with the outcome described as inconclusive.
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London
Tangier
Moroccos
Fes
Ice Gorge Threatens City as River Veers Toward Evansville
Jan 16 Evansville Indiana reports a massive ice gorge from Wolf Creek advancing toward the Ota River. The flood path threatens destruction near Pyaneville and reduces due to over 500,000 dollars in damage with coal barges crushed and property at risk.
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Lad
Hemi
Hiver
Hrunsville
Int
Grindine
Wolf Crewk
Evansville
Dom
George
Rene Miciniy
Ota River
Wolf Creek
Post Not A Safe Bed Proves Fatal Injury
San Mateo California January 19 A piano dealer named David Spence suffered a skull fracture after leaning on a post while trying to sleep and falling to the pavement He remains in a critical condition at the local hospital.
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San Mateo
Calif
David Spence
Fire in Constantinople damages Chirnagon Palace rear
A blaze was discovered early today in the rear of Chirnagon Palace where the Turkish parliament sessions are held. The extent of the damage remains unascertained.
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Constantinople
Chirnagon Palace
Jeffries Pleased Roosevelt Interest In Upcoming Fight
New York January 17 1908 Jamcs J Jeffries announces he is delighted Roosevelt shows interest in his coming bout with Johnson. A telegram from Jeffries states he believes the Roosevelt interest may lift the sport to a higher plane and surpass past boxing fame.
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New York
J. Jeffries
Roosevelt
Johnson
Jeffries
Stovenaon Lumber Mills Hit by Severe Winter
In Stovenaon Washington a prolonged freeze since December has damaged the timber industry. The Vogel River Lumber Company with over 100 workers shut down along with the Youtnam Simpson operation and three smaller mills. About 100 workers are temporarily laid off, ranchers struggle to feed livestock as snow drifts reach depths up to 158 feet.
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Stovenaon
Wash
Dave
Trey Lowlie
Wour Lakes Immber Company
Oiploving Hyver
Youtnam Simpson Company
Normal at Klamath Falls Oregon for 1910 season
County superintendent J G Wan announces that the summer normal will be conducted in Klamath Falls during 1910. The program will be directed by Swan and John T Butcher with W BR Faugeht on the county high school faculty.
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Klamath
Klamath Falls
Ore
J. G .Wan
Swan
John T. Butcher
W. BR. Faugeht
Blood transfusion to saving dying boy in New York tragedy
New York reports a dramatic blood transfer from a distraught mother to her dying son amid a hospital operation after a man killed the boy's companion. The mother’s blood nourishes the boy as hope rises for his life. In Philadelphia a horrific factory fire at a shirtwaist plant traps and burns many young workers, with dozens killed or missing. Rescue crews fight to reach victims as flames gut the building.
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New York
Arthur Shibley
High Bridge Park
Arthur
Robbie Lohman
Jury Turns Pros in Hermann School Land Case
In Portland Oregon the jury heard testimony about the fraudulent school land transfers under the Geer era. Jao Mann testified he acknowledged many applicants for school lands for George Sorenson in 1901 and was shown men described as saloon bums who signed blank land assignment forms in Sorenson's favor.
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Portland
Jao
Mane
Btar
Elie
Worthington
George
Brown
State Land Board
Old State Land Board
Geer
Snow slide halts traffic on Montana line
Butte Montana Jan 19 A vast snow slide five miles wide buries the Chicago and Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway tracks blocking all traffic on the new Western Montana line.
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Butte
Mont
Chicago & Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway
Tinched Por Stealing Overcoat Worn by Famous Comedian
San Francisco dispatch reports a suspect held in city jail awaiting hearing for stealing an overcoat that a renowned Scottish comedian uses as disguise. The incident occurred in the city and involved questioning of the suspect before arraignment.
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San Francisco
Lanidlir
Lenoher
Eity
Canine and Feline Show Sparks Kennel Club Plan
In a noted display of interest, dog and cat enthusiasts plan a major exhibition of thoroughbred breeds. Prospective exhibitors, including Miss Edith Slushon with Beau Brummell and Mrs. BR Thompson with white Pomeranian puppies, are urged to notify Mr. Ferguson promptly to secure space. A kennel club formation and a future show are envisioned to elevate breeding standards and attract blue-blooded dogs, with several breeds listed and more anticipated.
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Ferguson
Edith Slushon
Beau Brummell
Thompson
Elmer Turner
Bygileh
Syl Teriers
Amwiteter Newfoundland
Lize
C. K Cranston
Rescue workers recall intense heat at fatal street blaze
Rescuers describe dragging injured women from the doorway as heat from the fire forced workers to retreat. Firefighters faced difficulty approaching the building and many stout laborers were overcome by the sight of victims on the seething pavement.
Worker's Sympathy Game Leads to Jail Charge in Globe
Globe Ariz June 19 Carmello Lacera an Italian employed by a local telephone company is jailed charged with obtaining money under false pretenses after collecting cash from a fellow worker by showing a permit to bury his two year old son. The child is alive and healthy. Lucero's arrest followed.
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Globe
Ariz
Carmello Lacera
Lucero
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to Return Home June First
New York January 19 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will depart the African hunting grounds for Khartum in Sudan about March 1. There he will meet Mrs Roosevelt and then undertake a leisurely journey before returning to the United States arriving June 1.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Khartum
Soudan
Storms Demoralize the Train Service on Mountain Route
Severe snowstorm stranded westbound O R & N trains on Tellocaset Mountain while chinook melt created washouts on the Washington division. Two washouts on the Snake River branch and near Walla Walla halted service. Train No. 58 derailed near Hadley. Passengers endured overnight waits as snowplows battled drifts and delays spread across the line. No injuries reported.
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O. R. & N. Peigenger
Pepdieton
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Spokane
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Pendleton-Walla Walla
Here
Walla Walla
Washington
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Hadley
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Pleasant
Six Jobs in as Many Months Prompt Juvenile Court Inquiry
Judge Pinckney of the Juvenile Court seeks reasons behind Caroline Blinn's restless work record at the University of Chicago setting. The list shows short stints at Postal Telegraph two periods for overwork and sore foot, Armour Laboratory six weeks for unhealthiness, Clovers and Dyers five weeks for low strength, a printing shop half day for too much standing, and another place one day for excessive sitting. The examiner will have the boy examined by a physician in the juvenile system. Stand perfectly still to avoid upsetting self conceit.
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Fifteth-pearenld
Tom Tlohtier
Mit
Atx
Pinckney
jJuvenie
Caroline Blinn
Univeretty
Juvertini
Mire Blinn
Thehners
Postel Telegraph Company
Armour Laboratory
Cloviers and Dyers
Postal Telegraph
Fatal wreck on North Bank claims engineer Koontz
Incoming passengers recount a Spokane, Portland and Seattle line wreck near Harbin Washington caused by a thawed culvert washout. Engineer George Koontz was killed as westbound train No 5 collided with a washout east of Arlington. Conductor walked 18 miles for aid. two tramps injured. baggage and mail derailed. Traffic delayed hours. Koontz, 38, of Vancouver, formerly with Great Northern Cascade division, is survived by his mother and sister.
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Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Harbin
Washington
George Koonts
Arlington
Vancouver
Pasco
Koontz
Cascade
Great Northern
Rose City sinking rumor proven false in harbor report
J W Ransom of the Portland company says the Rose City is safe in San Francisco harbor after a circulating canard claimed the San Francisco and Portland steamer was lost en route to Bay City. Officials condemn the joke as friends and relatives sought information amid inquiries.
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San Francisco
Portland
Bay City
J. W. Ransom
Portland Journal
Prominent Baker City Pioneer Dies at Home
Baker City Oregon January 18 Judge H E Courtney a leading Taher county bar member died last night at his Baker City home of heart failure He came to Baker 24 years ago During the Populist fusion era he served as district attorney for Baker Union and Wallowa counties A highly educated man he was a student of paleontology He leaves a wife and one child Henry Gewithey a brother in Portland Dr HL A Cesetney also noted among survivors
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H. E. Courtney
Taher
Ted
Bern
Ireland
Sas
Baker
Taker
Union and
Wallowa
Vidme Ptudent
Leavie
Henry Gewithey
Portland
HL A. Cesetney
Liberals Plan Radical Legislation in Conflict Ride
Fragmented report outlines Liberal aims after coalition victory, including reviving measures to shift power from the house of lords and reintroduce a Budget. It mentions Irish home rule and plural voting proposals, with emphasis on constitutional changes and franchise reforms amid electoral turmoil.
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Jon
Odde
Stock Exchange
England
Inaees
Hbor
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