Forest Fires Ravage Porcupine District Killing Hundreds
More than three hundred dead from forest fires in Porcupine district Dominion of Canada. Thousands of acres burned, mines ruined including The Dome and El Dorado Porcupine. Foreigners panic causing chaos on the Golden City while a druggist aids women and children. In Michigan, Waters village near Grayling is ruined with three thousand families homeless and fatalities uncertain. situation improving as fires burn out.
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Cobalt
Porcupine District
Hoelecauat
Dominion of Canada
Dome
North Dome
Vipond
Foley
O'Brien
Philadelphiaa
United Porcupine
Standard Imperial
West Dome
el Dorado Porcupine
South Porcupine
Golden City
Joseph Gardiner
Grayling
Mich
Waters
Michigan
Alleged Portland forger arrested in Idaho town
Portland July 13 Tracey G Avery charged with operating in high financial markets by floating forged city improvement bonds and issuing worthless checks was arrested today at Harrison Idaho by detectives from this city. Avery's operations are said to extend to several other cities including Portland Spokane and Salt Lake.
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Portland
Tracey G. Avery
Harrison
Idaho
Avery
Oither
Spokane
Salt Lake
Pure Food Wiley A Grafters Face Singled Charge
Washington July 14 Dr Harvey W Wiley chief chemist of the USDA is angered by reports he faces decapitation over irregularities Wiley and colleague W J Bigelow allegedly conspired with H H Risby head of the New York College of Pharmacy Rusby received a yearly salary of 1600 for services during not more than eighty days The law required that salaried employees work exclusively for the government
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Washington, D. C
Harvey W. Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Wiley
W. J. Bigelow
Ture Fa
Risby
New York College of Pharmacy
Wherby Rusby
Aularion Miles
Spokane Chamber Coming 10 Round-Up
Spokane Chamber of Commerce members at a July luncheon accepted an invitation to attend the Pendleton Round-Up on September 14. An excursion will depart Spokane September 13 for a day at Pendleton with options to stay longer. The group expects one of the season’s largest excursions. Spokane Day organizers warn to boost or cancel police presence for the visit.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Assembly Hall
J. H. Gwinn
Pendleton
Ure
R. J. Maclean
Association For
Taft denounced by Senator La Follette in Senate
Washington July 14 Senator La Follette delivered a fiery senate speech denouncing Canadian poverty and President Taft. He charged Taft with betraying progressives, bowing to big interests and reactionaries, and failing to uphold Roosevelt era policies. He urged justice for all and opposed organized selfishness and power.
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Washington
Ami Salire
Henitor la Fellette
Senate
Taft
Betrayel
la Follette
Roosevelt Polleles
Roosevelt
Portuense Monarchists Assault Castle
London reports a war fund of 6 million to arm Portugete monarchists issued jointly by Ex-King Manuel and the pretender Don Miguel. In Lisbon an attack on George Castle failed, with government censorship tightened and garrison increased as monarchists suspected of planning further action vanish.
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London
Manuel
Don Miguel
Badajox
Castle
Lisbon
Ture &. George Castle
Blutaders
Pearse Chosen For N F L A Presidency
Ciar roll G. Pearse of Milwaukee will be the next president of the National Educational association, in nominating committee today. Pearse received twenty seven votes while A. F. E. Winship of Boston, an old guard candidate, had twenty. Durand W. Springer, the present treasurer, received twenty four votes to twenty three for Katherine Devereaux Blake, an insurgent.
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Lan
Fritnelsds
Ciarroll G. Pearse
Milwaukee
Natonal Educational Association
Pearse
A. FE
Winship
Boston
Old Guard
Durand W. &Pringer
Katherine Devereaux Blake
Postal banks expand nationwide under Postmaster General order
Fifty savings banks are added to the U S postal system, raising operable postal banks to 650. Most new banks will open by July 4 as deposits begin, with Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania mining districts showing strong interest among communities with large foreign populations.
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Hitchcock
Postal Bank
Pennsylvania
Lafferty Judiciary Bill Not Taken Up Again
A letter to Secretary J E Keefe of the Commercial Association from Senator George E Chamberlain states Laffertys judiciary bill moving the eastern Oregon district headquarters from Pendleton to Baker will not be acted on during the current special session of Congress. The senator notes changes planned by the district representative and says the bill will be reintroduced in the House for committee review and may receive attention if it reaches the Senate.
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Lafferty
Eastern
Oregon Judicial District
Pendleton
Baker
J. E. Keefe
the Commercial Association
George E
House
Committee On the Judiciary
Congress
Senate
Lawson Meets A Real Bear In Oregon Wilderness
Portland reports a sensational tale from Prineville about Thomas W. Lawson, the Wall Street bear, up in Oregon when he left a home to fish. Lawson reportedly climbed a tree above a creek to escape a large black bear guarding the area, with the animal pursuing him as onlookers watched.
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Portland
Prineville
Thomas W. Lawson
Wall Street
Thomas Sharp
Severn
Lawson
Sharp
Boston
Bhivp
Price of lick causes riots in New York
Riots erupt as fee price rises nearly three hundred percent amid a hot spell. Crowds besiege the Foster-Scott company offices and demand relief tokens at the pier where the company distributes fee goods to the poor and needy.
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New York
Tve
Foster- Scott Company
Lee
Methods Unjust in Extortion Case Hit by Mc Nimara Trial
Washington July 12 The methods employed in extorting John A McNimara of Indianapolis in connection with the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building were arraigned by Attorney Lou M Rappaport of Indianapolis. Wig addressed the senate third degree committees in support of legislation to prevent such methods.
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Washington
Juy
John A. McNimara
Indianapolis
Los Angeles Times
Port land chosen for second World Christian Citizenship conference
Port land Oregon was named for the second World Christian Citizenship conference by the National Reform association executive committee. The event begins June 13 and lasts one week, with Port land as the host city and the dates cited as the schedule.
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Porthand Cheen
Pittsburg
Portland
Ore
Commercial Luncheon Tomorrow By Local Association Board
The board of managers of the Local Commercial Association will hold their weekly luncheon tomorrow in the Quelle annex.
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Quelle Annex
City Considers Underground Wires for PP&L and Pacific Telephone
City council moves to refer a petition from the ladies of the Circle to the ordinance committee for a thorough investigation. The goal is to draft an ordinance requiring underground wiring on main streets, ahead of planned paving expenditures. City Attorney Roy Raley is excused from the inquiry due to potential conflicts. Councilman Montgomery questions consistency of higher investment with rate reductions. The ordinance committee, chaired by Strain, will hear all sides before drafting any measure. Continued on page eight.
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Pacific Power & Light Company
Pacific Telephone Company
Strain
Dyer
Asmuch
Roy Raley
Montgomery
East Oregonian
Strain Ik
Keefe
Personal crisis after confrontation ends in tragedy
In Wash, July 38, a dispute sparked three weeks earlier led to a fatal sequence. William Meingeke shot himself after wounding an opponent, a cab driver, on a Dallas street. Police and reporters described the mob scene as officers attempted to intervene while the shooter pressed the weapon to his head. The incident followed a prior fight between the men and a bystander, details unclear due to later confusion.
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Willa Washi
Wash
William Meingeke
Jaylass
Dallas Margulis
Manis
Pollceman
WeWepaper
Vibeebayer
Unclear names stir Georgia governor race possibilities
Readable fragments indicate speculation about Susith Miary Chactine Tinga and Moke Sten Ha possibly withdrawing from the Georgia gubernatorial race. The text suggests yesterday’s events left the governorship open with potential candidates named Athinta and Decliney, creating uncertain prospects for July in July 13.
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Susith Miary
Chactine Tinga
Athinta
Moke Sten Ha
United
John W Gates Reported Dead In Paris
Paris reports John W Gates died today according to private Wall Street advices. No confirmation from his business associates. Gates has been in Paris for weeks under specialist care as his condition worsened in recent days.
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New York
Wall Street
Paris
John W. Gates
Gates
Onmder
Packey Signs for Bent in San Francisco Bout Placeholder
Promoter Clarke received the signature of Packy McFurlang to call for a fight next September with Matt Weil, the British champion. Chirk's representative is now in the midst of efforts to sign Weil.
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Packey
Bent
San Francine
Clarke
Packy McFurlang
Garieler
Matt Weil
Chirk
Weil
Prince Edward Invested as Prince of Wales at Carnarvon
Edward the seventeen year old heir to the British crown was today invested as Prince of Wales at Carnarvon Castle. The ceremony drew about 100000 Welsh spectators as Edward took the title with Queen Mary and King George in a largely secondary role. The Prince traveled from Ireland by royal yacht and train, then rode to the castle with escorts, and the bishop of Bangor presided at the investiture in the inner courtyard.
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Carnavon
Wales
Edward
Carnarvon Castle
George
Mary
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Holyhead
Griffith's Crossing
Carnarvon
England
Bangor
Eleanor
Round-up Hats and Bands Inspire Pendleton Showing
Advertising Manager Lee D Drake urges Pendleton residents to dress in Round-up regalia for the Northwestern Frontier Exhibition opening next month. Local stores will decorate windows tonight with hats belts and bands to tempt shoppers and celebrate the coming show. The town is expected to blossom in Round-up attire as preparations intensify for the event.
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Lee DD. Drake
Pendleton
Wdskoclarion
le de Diate
Actihz Woon
Abe
Revenue officers charged with conspiracy in 14 county case
Three United States revenue officers and twenty-one other employees of two of the largest firms in the country were indicted today on charges of conspiring to defraud the government. The case centers on alleged illicit practices across multiple agencies and jurisdictions, with prosecutors outlining a wide scheme involving falsified records and illicit payments.
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United States Revenue Officers
Vetraud
Invades City Reports Officers For Modern Brotherhood Convention
Approximately one hundred delegates attend the triennial Eastern Oregon Eastern Washington Modern Brotherhood of America convention in Ess .45-Woolman hall. J M Gore presides as district chief. reports of officers are presented and three delegates elected for the Denver national convention. Evening program includes lodge ceremonies, musical acts, and a public banquet. Commercial Club hosts delegates with depot-to-hotel escort and rooms at the association. The Modern Brotherhood of America, formed 14 years ago, claims 200000 members with a strong lodge in the city. funds and investments are noted in governmental bonds and a substantial life-insurance provision.
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Oregon
Washington
Brotherhood of Americea
Woolman Hall
J. M. Gore
Nnational
Denver
Commercial Association
United States
Jack Keefe
Commercial Club
Modern
Brotherhood of America
Twent
Elf
Stim
Family of Five Dies in Home Fire Tragedy
Grand Junction Colorado report indicates Williams family of five perished when flammable liquid set in cracks of their home caused a deadly blaze. Mrs Williams allegedly poured a quantity of gasoline to kill everybody, trapping them inside as flames raged. Authorities are investigating the suspected arson and accidental factors in the lethal incident.
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Grand Junction
Cote
Int
I Williams
Lote Vesterlay
Williame
Talgne Marriage Record Salem Oruly 14
Fragmentary report from Salem notes a marriage last night between Ken Pp and Nina Mack with unusual phrases and unclear details. The item lists four unique social credits and references a referee or witness named Dilge AlMy, but the text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
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Talgne
Salem
Oruly
Knight
Mearlage
Sorehiniy
Nina Mack
Company L to Camp at Astoria in August
Enthusiastic Werni reports Company L headed to Astoria for the August encampment from the 17th to the 27th led by a captain selected for the unit. Captain M. S Kerie confirms the Oregon Hellensl encampment will be held at Astoria from August 17 to 27 offering cadets the Astoria centennial experience and Pacific breezes.
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Astoria
Werni
Anxiue
See & Large Company
Pendleton
Comany L
Ker
Hellensl Suurd
Astonia
Prandleroys Swordemon
Pacific
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