KIDDER BROTHERS BURNED IN EXPLOSION AT FARM
Two Kidder brothersLeon and Edward aged 19 and 21 were badly burned when fifty pounds of giant powder exploded in a blacksmith shop on the Kidder farm three miles west of the city. Leon was badly burned from the waist up. Edward is in serious condition. The blast wrecked the shop roles and fire was extinguished by nearby workers. Their father George Kidder is a well known farmer on the Umatiia river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kintown
Kidder Farm
Leon Kidder
Ile
Edward
Powdler
Parm
Leon
Ed Kidder
St Ie
C.J. Smith
George Kidder
Umatiia
Alleged coal land seizure cases set for trial in Wyoming
Cheyenne July 16 The cases of Br M Holbrook BF Lona baugh and Robert McPhilamey for conspiracy in the sequestration of coal lands were called for trial in the U S district court BE T McCarthy a wealthy mine owner named in the same charges has a separate trial and will be tried soon as others are disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
BR. M. Holbrook
Lonabaugh
Robert McPhilamey
United States District Court
BE. T. McCarthy
Wm Oon
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Revenue Posts
Regular annual tests for deputy collector and clerk and storekeeper and ginger will be held on September 4, 1907 at listed Oregon locations. Apply for forms and details to the local secretary, board of examiners, at Astoria Eugene Pendleton or Portland post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Internal Revenue
Board of Examiners
Astoria
Fugene
Pendleton
Portland
Oregon
Twenty Seven Killed in Fight Near Texas Border
In Matamoras Mexico on July 16 a pitched battle between rurmea and bandits left 22 bandits dead near Caldad Victorian close to the Texas border. Five runies also died. The gang, active in smuggling and kidnapping for ransom, was pursuing a gang terminates a deaperite robbers.
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Matamoras
Mexico
Rurmea
Caldad Victorian
Texas
Prosecution Disappoints as Witnesses Falter in Grand Jury
In San Francisco on July 16, two key witnesses for the state faltered under grand jury questioning. Mary Ryan, Halsey’s stenographer, and Delmas clashed with Heney. Krause recalled seeing Mayor Boxton in Halsey’s office, but memory remained poor and no proof emerged of Glaser ordering bribes to officials.
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San Francisco
Wilsen
Halsey
Mayor Boxton
Pope in Critical Condition In Rome
Rome July 16 Dr Patucci the pope's physician said the pontiff may die suddenly at any moment from nervous strain and mental stress He denies reports of physical weakness and emphasizes serious mental strain as the cause of danger to his life.
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Rome
Patucci
Schmitz Trial Dates Set for August 10
San Francisco July 16. The trial of Schmitz on the four remaining extortion indictments was set today for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Assassination of General Alikhanoff Shocks Tiflis Era
July 16 reports from Alexandropol say Gen. Alikhanoff former governor general of Tiflis and chief of Caueneus was killed by a bomb. Rebels accused him of harsh suppression of Christians. He faced prior demotions for embezzlement and man slaughter.
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Bt.Petersburg
Alikhanoff
Tiflis
Alexandropol
Alikhanouf
Caueneus
Koda
Unionization Drive Shuts Down Local Trades
In Washington July 16 a strike by stone dealers and masonry workers halted work in the town. The protest targets sites employing non-union labor, aiming to shut non-union shops and contractors in the area. Local officials urged return to work as talks continue.
Springfield Armory resumes operations after shutdown
Springfield July 16. Following a seven month shutdown the small armory plant at the United States Armory has resumed operations today. At War Department orders the number of operatives has been substantially reduced and output will be about 215 rifles a day.
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Springfield
Mrs
United States Armory
War Department
Blue Mountain Reservoir Irrigation and Power Company Formed
Local people file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State in Salem. The Blue Mountain Reservoir Irrigation and Power company is capitalized at 8000 dollars. Incorporators include W. J. Furnish James, R. J. Slater, H. J. Bell and Frank P. Harts. The firm aims to locate and develop water rights on lower Butter creek. Attorney Robert J. Slater acts as legal adviser.
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Blue Mountain
Explosion on USS Georgia Kills Seven at Target Practice
Seven sailors died and thirteen were badly injured when a powder explosion aboard the battleship Georgia during target practice off Provincetown Massachusetts. The ship suffered no major damage and returned to port as injured men were ferried to Chelsea hospital. Authorities cite a powder fire believed sparked by a smokestack flare with several crew members in critical or serious condition.
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Gowlrich
Goaston
Georgia
Provincetown
Massachusetts Bay
Atlantic
Washington
Provinestown
Navy Yard
Charlestown Navy Yard
Chelsea
Severe Austria Cold Wave Paralyzes Mountain Railways
In Vienna on July 16 Vishore reports that summer hotels in the mountains are snowed in and the mountain railways do not operate due to the severest cold wave in Austria-Hungary in 130 years.
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Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Brakeman Archie Allen Severely Injured At Tekou
Archie Allen a brakeman on a construction train of the CM & St P was caught between a car and a tender at Tekou Washington and both legs were broken in two places.
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Tekou
Wash
Archie Allen
CM. & St P
Senator Beveridge and Miss Eddy to Wed in Lisbon
United States Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Misa Catherine Eddy of Chicago will marry at the American legation in Lisbon on August 7 after plans for a ceremony in America.
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Eddy Beveridge
Bertin
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Misa Catherine Eddy
Chicago
America
Utah Woman Annie Pradiey Granted 15000 Bail
Mrs Annie Pradiey of Utah, accused of killing Arthur J Brown, was admitted to bail of fifteen thousand dollars today. Friends strive to raise the amount while she remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annie Pradiey
Utah
Arthur J. Brown
Dr Smith Returns From State Medical Meeting at Seaside
Dr. C. J. Smith attended a state medical association meeting in Seaside and has returned home after a profitable gathering and a pleasant outing. A highlight was a clam bake witnessed by physicians at the gathering.
Friction Fears Over Navy Moves Without Bureau Input
Washington July 16 reports raise concern of friction in the naval service as word leaks that the Atlantic fleet’s move to the Pacific was publicly announced without formal orders to the bureau heads. Officials question if they are being sidelined or if the Navy head forgot to notify them.
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Washington
Pacific
Navy Department
Navy
Wanted for Forgery A Captain Luridly Tarnished
Walla Walla July 18 Captain D F Keller of the 27th Infantry is sought by authorities for forgery. A former Spanish American War veteran who rose from private in 1906 to captain, he allegedly forged a $7500 check using the signature of quartermaster W W Robinson at Reno Nevada.
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Walla Walla
D. F. Keller
27Th Infantry
Reno
Nevada
W. W. Robinson
MURDER CASE SEEN INQUIRY FOR EXHUMATION OF WIDOW
Chicago July 14 Assistant State's Attorney Mitchell and Mayor Edmundson seek a chemist to analyze the body of Mrs Pat Magill. The death is attributed to her husband Frederick Magill a banker who was arrested in San Diego. The body will be exhumed.
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Chicago
Mitchell
DeWitt County
Edmundson
Clinton, IL
Pat Magill
Frederick Magill
San Diego
Man killed at wedding party in St Joseph Missouri
James Stayton died after a blow to the jaw during his daughter's wedding celebration in St Joseph. Fred Kendall, a guest, was arrested in connection with the fatal incident. Authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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St. Joseph
James Stayton
Fred Kendall
City Plans for New Town Hall Study and Budget
The city hall committee authorized architect Theodore F. Howard to study design options and pursue architectural beauty within a $28,000 construction allowance after site costs from the $40,000 budget are deducted. Howard will visit Portland for ideas before final plans. The article also notes the Grain Market report from Chicago with wheat, corn, and oats price moves.
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Evertog Pendieton
Cty Hall
Murphy, Mumm
Thompsen
Theodore F. Howard
Thin Ocity
Howard
Wil
Portland
Pen- Weten
Record trout catch by four fishermen on Walla Walla river
Four anglers M. H. Hunt L. J. Sapington W. J. Olds and Clarence Clews totaled 297 trout in two days on the South Fork of the Walla Walla. They returned to the city late in the week and plan another trip this summer to the same spot.
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M. H. Hunt
L. J. Sapington
W. J. Olds
Clarence Clews
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Union
Divorce Suit Filed For Victoria Gagnon From Frank Gagnon
Victoria Gagnon files for divorce from Frank Gagnon in Oregon's Umatilla county. Married May 18, 1908. No children. Attorney Peter West represents the plaintiff.
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Victoria Gagnon
Frank Gagnon
Umatilla County
Oregon
Peter West
American Fleet in Pacific Waters War Vessels List
The East Oregonian details the Pacific US fleet strength with 27 vessels from battleships to gunboats. It lists Nebraska Wisconsin Oregon Monadnock Monterey California West Virginia Colorado Maryland Pennsylvania South Dakota St Louis Milwaukee Charleston Chattanooga Cincinnati Galveston Raleigh Chicago Boston Yorktown Concord Helena Wilmington Annapolis Princeton and notes the US leads Japan in most ship classes except torpedo boats and the phase of torpedo boat strength where Japan surpasses.
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Pacifico
Japan
East Oregonian Ag
Pacific
United States
Pacific Waters
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Oregon
Monadnock
Monitor
Wyoming
Monterey
California
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Charleston
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Galveston
Raleigh
Chicago
Boston
Yorktown
Concord
Helena
Wilmington
Annaopolis
Princeton
Eam
Tolstoi In Good Wealth Report Denies Death
From St. Petersburg July 16 the rumor that Count Tolstoi is dead is false. He is in excellent health and the report is untrue.
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Tolstoi
St. Petersburg
Count Tolstoi
News-Gathering Firms Merge Into United Press Association
New York July 16 The consolidation of Publishers' Presses Socripps McRae Press and Scripps News into a single company named the United Press Association was officially announced this morning. Officers named include President John Vandercook Vice President Max Balthasar Oliver Hershman Secretary Andrew McLwan Treasurer Chairman of the Board H B Clerk.
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New York
Presa
Socripps-McRae Presa
Scripps News Association
United Press Association
John Vandercook
Max Balthasar
Oliver Hershman
Andrew McLwan
H. B. Clerk
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Wast Mossuiman
Gaudliy
Pires
Moghilev
Russia
Smolyany
Klamath
HW. V. Mitchell
Abner Weed
Wood River Valley
Iac
Klamath County
Mr. Weed
Mr. Mitchell
Klamath Falle
Tholmian
Orchard
Vindicator Mine
Lyte Gregory
Stte
B. H
A. Tholman
Mine Owners’ Association
Cripple Creek
McCormack
Beck
Gregory
E. M. Sabine
Colorado Borings
Western
Federaton
Minera
Thirle
Boise
Bunker Hill
Sullivan Mill
Notting
Stimkes
Waskington
Power and Water Company
Permi
Commandant Snow
Boston Navy Yard
Walsh
Meese
Rush
Fone
Schlopp
Tagland
Gilbert
Thomas
Ravenberger
Eich
Hansel
Mallett
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