Court decision questions Oregon initiative amendment
A Portland court ruling questions the validity of an Oregon initiative amendment as part of the state constitution process. The opinion, delivered July 8 by Judge John, holds the measure not part of the adoption and native law, affecting the city’s referendum actions and pending legislative references. The decision notes the city may be bound by government procedure and delays in the referendum due to legislative inaction.
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John
State
Ecirenic Court
of Oregon
Mdon
Imof East Hurnside
Auit
John P. Keavamty
Ments
Shamrock III In Trial Race Boosts Performance
Highlands July 3 The Shamrock III contested the cup course in ideal conditions with a nine knot breeze. Challenger started at 10:20 with full sails and led briefly, then Shamrock III surged ahead. After exchanges, Shamrock I briefly closed but Shamrock III pulled away, passing Sandy Hook lightship.
Wrecks Hit Multiple Trains and Trams Across Cities
Reports of several fatal and injured cases after wrecks in Peoria St Louis and at Canadian Pacific lines. Charles Fisher fireman killed in Rock Island yard collision. two killed in St Louis streetcar crash. many injured. Oregon Short Line shops suffered around 16000 dollars in fire damage.
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Peoria
Charles Fisher
Rock Island
Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
Destructive Texas Floods Claim Multiple Drownings
Gainesville Texas endures a cloud burst flood with residents taking refuge on rooftops. Six drownings reported near Normanda, a Santa Fe wreck near Gainesville with engineers and others missing, trains washed out, and hundred thousand dollars in damage anticipated as storms sweep Northern Texas and Indian Territory.
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Texas
Gainesville
St. Joe
Santa Fe
Dennison
Indian Territory
Seven Zurich students Found Alive After Alpine Search
In Geneva on July 8 a party locating missing Zurich high school students announced all seven were found alive. They endured cold and exhaustion while the party, guided by a botanist expert, searched the mountains for new flora and hope of recovery remains high.
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Geneva
Zurich
Mrs McCue Returns to California After Divorce Controversy
Mrs W K McCue, wife of Lt McCue, left Chicago to return to her father in San Francisco following her decision amid conflicting testimony. Her husband’s denials of a prior marriage preceded her choice to leave.
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Chicago
W. K. McCue
McQue
San Francisco
Heat forces mill shutdowns in Parkersburg
Parkersburg reports a heat wave on July 3 caused extensive work stoppages in steel plants. Heat prostrations forced all mills except one to suspend operations, ending a typical productive period as workers sought relief from extreme temperatures.
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Parkersburg
Lincoln event to host William J Bryan enthusiasm rally
Lincoln Nebraska prepares for a massive demonstration at a country home near the city. William J Bryan plans to speak with Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland County Attorney Taylor of Chicago and Louis F Post of Chicago on the platform. Johnson and his wife arrived today and a reception for Bryan’s guests follows tonight. Large delegations from surrounding towns are expected to attend.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J Bryan
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Taylor
Chicaso
Louis F. Post
Chicago
Johnson
Ryan
Spokane Trades Council Threatens Phone Boycott
The Spokane Trades Council warns Inland Telephone Company to settle grievances of the ring operators by Monday noon. Sympathizers plan to pull phones from homes and a public mood favors a measured strike to pressure action if demands are not met.
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Spokane
Spokan Trades Council
The
Inland Telephone Company
Wallington
Excessive Heat Prostrations Hit Major Cities
Chicago reports numerous heat prostrations with no fatalities. Philadelphia records one death and many collapses amid extreme conditions. Officials forecast the hottest day yet as heat grips Pittsburg where President Schwab returned home from Loretta and is reported ill by his physician.
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Ubia Morning
Will contest looms as heiress dies after funeral
In St Joseph Missouri on July 3 Mrs H C Register of Long Beach California, who traveled to contest her father’s will, died this morning after attending his funeral yesterday. The father reportedly left a large bequest to William Jewell College and an adopted daughter, excluding Mrs Register. The Manila Cable ship has completed telegraph cable laying near Honolulu.
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H.C Register
Long Beach
Cal
Sranny
William Jewell College
Register
Entombed coal miners cremated. rescue efforts end
July 3 Wyoming reports 296 miners entombed in the Yariv mines. Fire and toxic gases prevented探索 escape. bodies found yesterday are believed cremated as the mine rages. Families gather outside entrances as the Union Pacific mobilizes all available crews to extinguish fumes.
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Union Pacific
Fintlanders
Pugilism at Butte Tonight Two Round Bout
Mose La Fontise, backed by Montana admirers, meets Joe Walcott in a two round bout in Butte tonight. La Fontise is viewed as a rising talent while Walcott is seen as past his peak, but both are in good condition and expect an exciting fight before a large crowd at the Montana Athletic Club venue.
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Mose la Fonse
Montana
Joe Walcott
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la Fontise
Montana Athletic Club
Board of Trade members spared as grand jury finds no evidence
Chicago scene reports the grand jury returned a finding of no evidence after hearing one witness, ending charges of irregular dealings against Board of Trade members. In Munich a warrant is issued for Caron Noukvell on a false pretenses charge. He allegedly borrowed 200000 dollars from friends and spent it rapidly, with his millionaire father disowning him.
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Board of Trade
Munich
Caron Noukvell
Got a Dent by Accident Kristol July Inspection Finds Hull Indentation
A morning inspection of the hull of the Reliance revealed a five foot indentation that is not considered serious, indicating a minor boding weakness but no critical damage detected.
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Kristol
Reliance
Brick Plant Burned Near Capital City
The Capital City Brick Company's plant was destroyed by fire this morning. Dee Moniea reported the blaze started early and caused extensive damage to the facility.
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Dee Moniea
Capital City Brick Company
Lope
Dalles Celilo Portage Survey Report Glimpses Cost
Engineer A Hammond of Portland, named chief engineer for the portage railway survey, reported preliminary findings to the state board. He believes the project cost may stay within 105000 dollars and expects a detailed report soon after a broader field survey. He returned to Portland later that day.
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A. Hammond
Portland
State Board of Portage Railway
Dalles
Vortland
Crowds at Union Fourth of July Celebration Opens
Crowds attend a four day Union celebration with daily special trains from Elgin and a Tuesday night shower setback. Tomorrow features the general Fourth program and the Women’s Kelley Come to how tode today.
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Elgin
Union
Kelley
Plein
Fourth of July Festivities Planned in Pendleton
Pendleton plans a community Fourth with dancing and ball games. The Ninth Cavalry Band will perform in six town venues from Court to Main streets and near the Golden Rule hotel. Fireworks and a large public display, plus multiple dances, are scheduled despite the formal city celebration being unofficial.
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Walla Walla
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Court Streets
Court Street
Golden Rute
Court
Main Streets
Pendleton
Mainsted
St. George Hotel
Savings Hank
Wreck on Washington & Columba Warrants Careful Report
A peculiar wreck occurred on the Washington and Columba UWleer line near Hunt's Junction eight miles from Walla Walla. A heavily laden locomotive car capsized while two others were damaged. One man, M Murray, sustained severe injuries and may die. He was taken to Walla Walla for treatment.
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Washington & Columba Uwleer
Walle Wailea
Hunt's Junction
Met
Coolte
M Murray
Walla Walla
Traly
Iran and Gree Importer Increasing
Washington reports show a rising burden from a fiscal year tariff duties, with figures suggesting a doubling in some categories and a broader increase in import duties linked to the current economic measures. The note highlights the impact on trade balances and government revenue projections.
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