Weeds Threaten Umatilla Wheat Belt as Mustard Invades
In Umatilla county farmers confront a sweeping weed crisis led by white mustard. Large tracts of 1600 to 2500 acres cannot be harvested, while road crews and county supervisors struggle to control spread. Small farm rentals emerge as proposed solution to outpace weed infestation and protect yields.
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Umatilla County
Cmatilla
Forthern
Umatilia
Umatilla
Oregon
United States
Thic County
William Reever
Aleux
Lewer
Reeder
Tacoma
Dalton mob hangs man over step-daughter case
In Dalton Georgia twenty five residents overpowered the jailer at 1 30 this morning and dragged Doe Posey white 35 from a cell to a bridge where he was hanged for a fault on his seven year old stepdaughter who died early today Posey had confessed.
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Dalton
Doe Posey
White
Posey
Squires Burns Bout Nears as Weigh-ins Set
In San Francisco on July 1, Burns and Squires ramp up for the three day to fight. Both men report peak condition and expect a shorter, sharper bout than the 45 rounds advertised. Burns aims for victory at 176 pounds while Squires weighs 181, with pool betting likely on the day of the match. Jetries arrives to finalize articles and conditions ahead of the bout.
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Burrus
Jeffries
King
Probelling
Ring
San Francisco
Aarea
Burns
Squires
Iill Burns
Burne
Jettries
Woman Injured in Wreck Near Connersville Indiana
Mrs. John Hangelman of Los Angeles sustained injuries when two Cincinnati bound passenger coaches, after striking a switch, overturned near Connersville Indiana last night.
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Connersville
Ind
John Hangelman
Los Angeles
Druggists Burned Out Portland Fire Destroys Block
A five story brick block in Portland housing Archer and Schanse wholesale druggists was burned out in a morning fire. Loss estimated around 150000 dollars with extensive damage across the building. Fire crews fought the blaze for hours to prevent spread to adjacent structures.
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Portland
Archer & Schanse
Lone
Retaliation Contemplated in Response to San Francisco Rift
Japanese business leaders consider boycotts of American goods as retaliation after racial tensions in San Francisco. They claim treaty rights are violated and urge U S chambers and Roosevelt to curb abuses. Tokyo editors report American correspondents fear press influence.
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No- Hons
Tokio
San Francisco
Seven Chambers of Commerce
United States
Roegmevelt
Robnevelt
San Franchco
Turlock Fire Ravages Town Despite Bucket Brigade
A large fire near Turlock San Joaquin County last night destroyed the butcher shop of A Hong and threatened adjoining buildings. With no fire department residents, led by women, battled flames to save remaining structures. losses estimated around 25 000 dollars.
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Modesto
Cal
Lowes
A. Hong
Count Nigra Dead in Rome at End of July
Count Constantine Nigra, dean of Italian diplomats, died in Rome on July 1. Born in Lasé, he served as a distinguished envoy in Italian diplomacy. Secretary Taft stated there is no graft in current Panama Canal affairs.
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Count Nigra
Rome
Constantine Nigra
Lasé
Taft
Panama Canal
Indian land patents surge at Umatilla reservation
Reports indicate about 69 Indians or mixed-blood holders on the Umatilla reservation have applied for patents, with roughly 25 to 30 granted in recent months. Patents grant fee simple title, enabling sale or leasing, and most recipients are mixed-bloods with lands near Adam and Athens. White investors have secured long-term leases, notably George Peringer, signaling a path to eventual purchase.
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Penceton
Umatilla
Adame
Athens
Indane
Tife
George Peringer
Rail line adopts early wreck information policy
General Manager J. P. O'Brien of the O R & N announces a new policy to promptly release all details of wrecks and accidents across the system. The change aims to inform the public and friends of travelers, reduce misinformation, and curb sensational or garbled reports by providing authentic facts as soon as they are available.
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F. J. Quinlan
J. P. O'Brien
Railred
O'Brien
Notable Patents Record Show March 14 1007 Dates
Within the past two months a list of patentees includes Mary Guyot Melina Glasscock Mary Rainville Silena Bergevin Marcella Gagnon Sophia Rimillard Adele Rainville Jerry Gagnon Jerry St Dennis Peter Gagnon Louis La Brash Charles Norwest Eleanor Page Burford Francis Bonifer Thomas Wood James Bushman Lena Wood Joseph St Dennis Hoscoe Dickinson Minnoe Robey Martha Robey Addie Britten and Hugh Robey all bearing date March 14 1007.
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Mary Guyot
Melina Glasscock
Mary Rainville
Silena Bergevin
Marcella Gagnon
Sophia Rimillard
Adele Rainville
Jerry Gagnon
Jerry St. Dennis
Peter Gagnon
Louis la Brash
Charles Norwest
Eleanor Page Burford
Francis Bonifer
Thomas Wood
James Bushman
Lena Wood
Joseph St. Dennis
Hoscoe Dickinson
Minnoe Robey
Martha Robey
Addie Britten
Hugh Robey
General Strike Feared by Telegraphers in Chicago
Chicago officials and union leaders anticipate a general strike as the Telegraphers union hopes the capstone of a campaign will be reached today. Operators warn guerrilla tactics undermine efforts while the movement aims to topple a central hub to secure victory. In San Francisco a 40 man force backs Western Union claims of improving operations since the strike began with two strikers returning and several offices reopening.
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Chicago
Telegraphers’ Union
Cncogy
San Francisco
Western Union
Labor unions plan new Industrial union formation
Denver July 1 The Federation of Miners voted to quit the brewery workers. Both federations and the Industrial workers will meet in Chicago October 1 to form a new Industrial union. The miners constitution preamble declares a halt to the close struggle in society while demanding fair share of wealth produced.
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Denver
Federation of Miners
Chicago
Miners
San Francisco District Attorney to rule on Acting Mayor status
San Francisco July 1 District Attorney Langdon will seek a superior court ruling this week to determine the exact standing of Acting Mayor Gallagher. The city faces fiscal year end with many unpaid bills, creating urgency for a clear resolution of the mayoral status.
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San Francisco
Langdon
Gallagher
Superior Court
Golden Rule Hotel Remodel Plans Announced
Architect T F Howard begins alterations costing about 1500 to remodel the Golden Rule building. The lobby will shrink by half while the barber shop remains. A new independent restaurant dining room 18 by 50 feet will be added in the front center with a vestibule accessing both the lobby and dining room.
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Ste Preent
Golden Rule
T. F. Howard
Court Sheel
T. K. Beard
Pinkertons in the unions proven by documents in Haywood case
Court resumes Haywood trial as Morris Friedman former Pinkerton stenographer is recalled. Debates over the admissibility of copied records persist, with Judge Wood admitting Friedman reports. The documents allegedly show Pinkerton control over union activity, though testimony is contested.
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Haywood
Bolee
Morris Friedman
Denver
Pinkerton
Wood
Friedman
Pinkertons
Levee Bonds Redeemed and Strengthening Planned
The Forties issued 40 000 levee bonds were paid off, leaving only 10 000 outstanding. The levee sinking fund covered 29 500, with 2 500 borrowed and the rest from the water commission. New bonds at up to 8 percent will be issued after election funds. The Levee Committee, chaired by Councilman Swearingen, seeks an engineer and aims to start work early August per Young and Koelsig plans, continuing last year’s substantial improvements.
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Lever
Young & Kelsay
Olga
Meneral Fund
Water Commiceion
Koon Ae
New Heaven
Corncilman Swearingen
Young & Koelsig
Rader Named President of Oregon Funeral Directors
M A Rader recently elected president of the Oregon State Funeral Directors Association for the coming year and named as national convention delegate for 1908. The 1909 session will be at McMinnville. New officers include W T Gordon first vice president and E E Ericson secretary, with W Dunning treasurer. Directors are W Donelson Hillsboro W T Macy McMinnville W M Shank Oregon City A B Hemetock Portland and J E Nichols Hood River.
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M. A. Rader
Oregon State Funeral Directors’ Association
Portland
Association
Rader
Oregon
McMinnville
Pendleton
W. T. Gordon
Eugene
William A. Pohn
Astoria
E. E. Ericson
W. Dunning
W. ©. Donelson
Hillsboro
W. T. Macy
W. M. Shank
Oregon City
A. B. Hemetock
J. E. Nichols
Hood River
Goethals Denies Desire to Quit Panama Role
Washington July 1 Colonel Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal today cablegram to Taft denying reports that he wished to resign. The dispatch states there is no intention to quit and that his confidence in the canal project remains strong.
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Goethals
Washington
Col. Goethels
Panama Canal
Taft
Funeral of Mrs Elsie Richardson Beck Held Today
The funeral for Mrs Elsie Richard son formerly Miss Elle Beck of this city was conducted at the residence of G W Byers this afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev L B Tallman officiating.
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Mra
Elsie Richardson
Mins Elle Beck
G. W. Byers
LB. Tallman
Brass in the Gilded Youth Composition
A fragment notes an abundance of brass in a gilded youth's musical arrangement. It hints at opulence and orchestration choices shaping a refined, youthful ensemble.
Rural Turmoil as 50,000 Peasants Strike in Italy
In the Venice Bologna region serious agrarian troubles spark troop deployment. About fifty thousand peasants refuse to work, with clashes reported between strikers and local authorities. Continuous unrest threatens regional stability and farm output.
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Rome
Venice
Bologna
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