Dogs Help Dogs? The Escaped Convicts Chase
J E Carson of Walla Walla, in charge of blood hounds used to追 the pursuit of fugitives Merrill and others, visited the city this morning. He praised the dogs for tracing the trail through rough country, briar and timber where human scent failed. The hunting party, larger now, hopes to ambush and capture the escapees, aided by the dogs who followed a changing trail and clothing hideouts. Concluded on page two.
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J. E. Carson
Walla Walla
Merrill
City
Oregon
Carson
Lewis River
Repeal of the War Taxes Takes Effect July First
Washington July 1 The new revenue law reduces federal taxes by about 77 million dollars annually and repeals most Spanish war taxes. It ends taxes on bankers brokers grain dealers pawnbrokers and many others while certain items like mixed flour are exempt. Some taxes are reduced on fermented liquors snuff tobacco and cigarettes two key exceptions are the tea tax retains until January 1 and mixed flour oleo margarine remain unaffected.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Coxes In Town Operation Performed This Afternoon
Dr Cole R T Cox and N Berkley arrived from Ukiah with John Cox who suffers a fractured backbone. He is in serious condition though the operation at Sisters hospital offered hope to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Surgeons say the chance of saving his life exists but is limited. C L Cox brother arrived from Alamo to assist in care.
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Peration
Dr. Cole
R. T. Cox
N. Berkley
Ukiah
John Cox
Mr. Cox
Sisters’ Hospital
Cole
Brooks
Portland
C. L. Cox
Alamo
Interchangeable mileage system begins operation
Omaha Neb July 1 The system of Interchangeable mileage recently fed upon by general passenger agents of prominent western rail roads was put into operation today. The territory covered by the agreement extends from the Mississippi and Missouri rivers west to the Rocky mountains and from the Canadian line south to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Omaha
Neb
Mississippi
Missouri Rivers
Rocky Mountains
Gulf of Mexico
Prohibition State Convention Opens in Peoria
Peoria July 1 The prohibition state convention opened shortly after 1 PM with Hale Johnson presiding as chairman of the state central committee. The gathering will name candidates for state officers, Congress, and the legislature across all districts for the fall election.
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Peoria
Hale Johnson
State Central Committee
Congress
Salaries Raised for 2080 Postmasters Across Nation
Washington reports salary increases effective today for 2080 postmasters totaling 262200 dollars. The number of raises rises to 269 above last year, the largest increase in postal service history.
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Washington
Postal Service
England's King Almost Out of Danger After Operation
London July 1 physicians report the king's condition is unqualifiedly satisfactory. The bulletin notes he slept well, gained strength, and made substantial improvement. An invitation to the Danish Hussars to return to London for the coronation at end of September is announced by Queen Alexandria.
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London
Alexandria
Hussars
Queen Appears as King’s Recovery Hopes Rise in London
London July 1 crowds cheer the queen at the royal review as officials report cautious optimism on King’s wound. Doctors warn the king’s general health remains fragile with slower healing and fatigue after exertion, while cancer rumors are denied.
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London
Crisis in Chicago Freight Strike Looms for Today
Chicago July 1 a crisis in freight handlers trouble was to reach today with a strike order that could paralyze Chicago freight traffic and ripple nationwide. Railroads sought a conference after last minute recision as longshoremen and teamsters threatened to refuse non union goods. boilermakers on the Chicago and Northwestern system struck last night demanding 85 cents per hour, currently paid 30 cents.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago & Northwestern
Washington Capitol Quiet on Last Day of Session
Washington July 1 no interest in today’s session as the house opened for the final day. Predicted adjournment times range from 3 to 10 with support for 6 30 to 6 30 pm as both houses continue minor business by unanimous consent. The senate plans to discuss the Philippines conference report before adjournment.
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Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Phillippines
Cleanup Enormous As Gold Placer Reaches Grant's Pass
Grant's Pass reports more than 50 000 dollars in placer gold brought in during the past week. The cleanup of the Southern Oregon mines is described as enormous and significant for the local economy.
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Grant's Pass
Oregon
United States Steel Reports First Quarter Earnings
United States Steel Corporation announces net earnings of 40 million dollars for the first quarter, up from 26 million a year earlier, with the statement to be issued this afternoon in New York.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Portland's New Mayor Williams Takes Office
Portland reports George H. Williams assumed the office of mayor today and will announce his appointments tomorrow.
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George H. Williams
Portland
Chicago Trust Co Opens Under Dawes Leadership
Chicago July 1 The Central Trust Company formed by former Comptroller Charles G. Dawes and leading New York and Chicago financiers began business today with a capital of 4 million dollars and a surplus of 1 million dollars.
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Chicago
Central Trust Company
Charlies G. Dawes
New York
Chicago Market Cereal Prices Rise on Rain Yet Suspect Move
In Chicago on July 1 renewed market activity lifted July corn to 78 cents amid rains. Wheat advanced on the board of trade from 74% to 76% in 24 hours. Report notes suspected manipulation by Gates Phillips combine driving corn higher.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Gates-Phillips Combine
Wheat market wild swings open higher on July 1
Reported by J L Ray & Co Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange Brokers New York July 1 The wheat market opened at 7944 ec higher with sharp jumps to 80% then fell to 79% Close was 10% higher than Monday Liver pool up closing 9c higher at ta Corn was strong and closed same as Monday 65 Wheat closed Monday 78 opened today 70 range 79 to 80 Th Close 79%% bid Stocks quiet St Paul 176 U P 104 U S B 87 Wheat in Portland Walla Walla 66 Bluestem 70 Valley 67 Tacoma 6514 66 Wheat in San Francisco 110% per cental Wheat in Chicago 74% 76%
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
St. Paul
U. P
Portland
Walla Walla
Valley
Tacoma
San Francisco
Chicago
Strike on River Engineers and Deck Hands Threatens Traffic
Portland July 1 river traffic may halt unless companies grant a ten percent wage rise. All engineers and deckhands planned a strike today but after a conference with employers they delayed action to consider demands further.
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Portland
Serious labor complications feared at Portland
Portland July 1 unions alarmed by resumed operations at the plan jog mine three strikes are believed to cause more serious complications soon. Rumors say the international federation of labor may be asked to order out all unions in sympathy as the strike risks failure.
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Portland
International Federation of Labor
Navy names four battleships after states and city
Washington announces that four new battleships authorized by Congress will be named Washington Tennessee Louisiana and Connecticut respectively as the official designation for the vessels.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Tennessee
Louisiana
Conneticut
Senate Brawl Between Bailey and Beveridge
Washington July 1 Senator Bailey of Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge of Indiana after adjournment a bitter controversy. Bailey allegedly seized Beveridge by the throat and threw his weight upon him before colleagues separated them. Beveridge later returned to the floor amid party support and denied choking him.
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Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Bailey
Beveridge
Alleven
Spooner
Fairbanks
Heveridge
Moody bill on unsold Umatilla leads awaits action
By press time no word reached on the Moody bill concerning the sale of the unsold leads of the Umatilla reenervation project. The measure, expected to pass before the close of the session, had not advanced in the chamber.
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Moody Bill
Presse
Umatilla
Pilgrimage Steamer North America Leaves Hoboken
Crowds wave hats and handkerchiefs as the steamer North America carries the first section of the Roman Catholic jubilee pilgrimage to Rome. More than 1200 clergy and laymen travel under Very Rev. E. H. Porcile of Brooklyn. The second section will meet elsewhere to join in Rome.
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New York
Hoboken
North America
Rome
E. H. Porcile
Brooklyn
Transfer of Pauncefote females aboard Brooklyn
Simple ceremonies accompanied the transfer of the females of Lord Pauncefote, arriving by special train from Washington, to the cruiser Brooklyn bound for Hogland. Cadets and marines escorted the coffin aboard, and the ship sailed down Chesapeake Bay amid a volley from shore batteries.
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Anapolisa
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Brooklyn
Hogland
Chespeake Bay
New Assistant Superintendent Named in Springfield Ul
Captain Joseph H. Freeman retired today after six years as assistant state superintendent of public instruction to take the post of superintendent at the Institution for the Blind in Jacksonville. His successor as assistant state superintendent is Joseph E. Banga of Pontiac.
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Springfield
Joseph H. Freeman
Immigrant arrivals rise in Ottawa year ending today
Ottawa figures from the board of immigration show 66,000 arrivals for the year ending today, a rise of over 15,000 from last year. The increase is attributed to migrants from Great Britain and the United States.
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Ottawa
Ont
Board of
Immi
Great Britain
U States
Stop the Fight in St Louis Prompted by Court Order
A circuit court order directs the St Louis police chief to halt the Bullivan championship bout set for Thursday, July 8, citing legal action to prevent the fight. Authorities will monitor permissions and security to enforce the ruling.
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St. Louis
Cirrcuit Court
Bullivan
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