Railroad commission inspects lines amid complaints and improvements
Pendleton Portland trip marks state railroad commission visit led by Aitcheson to audit service on the GO, BR and K lines. Since starting, 100 complaints prompted depot upgrades, rate case arguments set for August 15 and a Salem hearing, with emphasis on better trains and facilities for western states residents.
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Railroad Commission
Campbell
Wong
Southern Pacific
Sinee
Astoria
Commission Weailhy Torturins Pt
Wade Deoulnet
Ftate
AMON
Coos Bay
Mat
Salem
Cone Mlloner Altchowon
Albany
Attheson
Pendleton
ORL & Nine
Railroad decision inport land train request case
In this town residents asked for another train to Portland. The railroad company responded days ago, but the committee has not yet passed upon the matter.
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Avien
Portland
Case
Conspiracy Claim Shakes Hau Murder Trial
In Carlavubhe Germany on July 20 attorney Diet ar Hau facing murder charges against his mother in law caused a court uproar by alleging a conspiracy to convict the defendant. The defense argues circumstantial evidence is insufficient and points to a valet who vanished on the eve of the warder as a key witness to be located before trial.
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Denny
Carlavubhe
Germany
Diet *Ar Hau
Wreland
Unclear Transit Strike Draws Southern Support
Fragmentary text reports train crews set to strike amid tension with officials and passenger traffic disruption. names and precise locations are obscured by OCR errors. The notice mentions July and Colorado, with references to strike action and railway personnel.
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D Enver
Colorado Segvitvern
Ted
Righ
Trafic
Boiler explodes on Union Pacific train near Pendleton
A boiler explosion on Union Pacific engine 1620 near Latham Wyoming yesterday killed four men including engineer Robert Atkins and fireman E C Merry. The freight engine, previously used on the O R & N, was on a sidetrack when the blast tore a tramp to pieces and wrecked several cars. Officials convened a citizens committee to investigate the cause, with water in the boiler and possible latent defect noted. Fireman Perry, previously with O R & N La Grande, was among the victims.
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Pendie
Oetock
Mivine
Union Pacific
Rawlins
Robert Atkins
E. C. Merry
Charles Howard
Dalen Pacific
la Grifle
Latham
Wrening
No 3
Lathan
Amerdise
Perry
la Grande
Cyclone Destroys Property Causes Heavy Loss in Iuka
A cyclone in Mlinch Iuka TH on July 20 caused $69,000 in crop and hay damage and killed $10,000 worth of livestock. Ad EF. Cross, a noted R and N brakeman from La Grande, heads to Chicago to settle crew troubles with railway management.
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Mlinch
Iuka
Ad EF
Cross
Mountain Division
la Grande
Chicago
Acore
Deadly Pere Marquette Rail Disaster Kills Dozens
Detroit July 20 reports say about 40 people killed and many fatally hurt when a Pere Marquette passenger excursion train collided with a freight in Michigan. The crash near Salem and Plymouth trapped and scorched victims as doctors rushed to the scene. relief trains arrived before the wreck.
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Detroit
Salem
Ray Jacobs
Alvord
Pisley
Herman Hos
Paul and
Charles
L. H. Merrill
Albert Trautwine
Pixley
John Tafel
Henry Reynolds
Willie Grams
Homer Smith
F. Fitegerald
Charles Brown
John Rogers
A. M. Corbett
August Victor
Abe Keeley
No Chance for a Conviction in Magill Case
State Attorney Miller admits no evidence against Fred Magill and his wife in the death by self harm of Magill's first wife. He blames gossip and presses for the arrest in San Diego and plans to have the Magills released. Public opinion in United States dispatches supported no conviction likelihood.
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Clinton
Miller
Fred Magill
Magill
Citiens
San Diego
Campbell
California
Magills
United Ties
Mob Burns Korean Embassy Residence in Tokyo
A mob of about 1000 attacked and burned the residence of Korean premier Yi Wang Yang in Tokyo. The premier was not present at the time of the attack, according to dispatches from Seon.
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Tokyo
Yi Wang Yang
Seon
Comnand
Divorce Granted to Countess Taelyn in Fainburgh
Fainburgh Scotland July 20. A divorce was today granted to Countess Taelyn formerly Anna Robinson an American chorus girl married in 1th.
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Fainburgh
Scotland
Taelyn
Anna Robinson
M Coon Arrested for Stolen Clothing at Lemery Ranch
Walla Walla police seized 20 year old M Coon charged with stealing clothing from Sol Lemery’s Adams ranch. Marscal Garrett of Adams identified the suspect, with Sheriff Taylor taking custody. Earlier reports say Coon worked at the Lemery premises and was later to be transferred for prosecution. James A. Taylor, a San Diego lawyer from Bloomfield, committed suicide with carbolic acid.
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W. M. Coon
Walla Walla Tedey
Taylor
Adams
Mg Alies Coon
Sheriffs Office
Marscal Garrett
Coon
Sol Lemery
Eherife
Walla Walla
James A. Taylor
San Diego
Bloomfield
Town
Hawley's Theory of Responsibility
Hawley tests motive in the Peabody, Gabbert, and Goddard killings case. He argues the Western Federation benefited from the crimes and that Haywood endorsed them, aiming to terrorize state officials and push cooperation with labor leaders.
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Haywood
Orchard
Not a Judicial Office Left in County After Afternoon Departure
Not a judicial office in the city remains after County Judge T P Gilliland departs for his ranch for several days. Circuit Judge Bean is away, Justice of the Peace Parker is absent, and Recorder Fitz Gerald is gone, leaving Joan Hailey Jr as acting recorder the only magistrate. Kamela Man Threatened Wife. Kamela July 26 C C McFall arrested for threatening to kill his wife amid divorce actions. Smallpox at San Francisco. San Francisco July 2 Vaccination of all prisoners including Schmit and Zimmer due to smallpox cases in the county jail.
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T. P. Gilliland
Walker
Gilland
Bean
Hidawnay
Justice of the Peace
Parker
Meacham
Fitz Gerald la
Joan Hailey, Jr
Kamela
C. C. McFall
Faulk
la Grande
Mra. McFall
McFall
San Francisco
Jall
Schmit
Zimmer
Coal Famine Seen as Inevitable by Local Official
John Kendal yard manager for the Pol lated Lumber company warns the current coal shortage will worsen, predicting a fuel famine next winter as Northwest mines lag in supplying demand. He cites reduced rail coal shipments, mine closures, and rising prices amid growth in Palouse and broader region. J A Chandler netted 101.60 from 1.25 acres of strawberries.
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John Kendal
Pollated Lumber Company
Kendall
Palouse
Frostyn
Union Pacific Com Company
Busance
Pendleton
Montina
Kendell
Telegraphers Strike Settlement Amid Arbitration Debate
New York radios report satisfied operators while Postal officials deny concessions and arbitration terms. St Louis telegraphers criticize terms as not binding both companies. Oakland dispatch notes 70 operators to be rehired within five days and 85 within 20, with salaries intact but positions and hours not guaranteed. Arbitration panel to include company reps and a third chosen by mutual agreement or by Interstate Commerce and labor commissions if necessary. About 279 operators expected back Monday. San Francisco strike linked to a 24 year old historic event.
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New York
McInemery
Telegraphers’ Union
Adams
Postal Company
Neill
Oakland
Clowry
TN. Miller
Western Union
LO W. Storrer
Postal
Samuel J. Small
Interestate Commerce Commission
Labor Commission
Ielat
Compton
Small
Stvelved
San Francisco
Philippines elects a house of representatives
Washington reports the first step in Philippine self government underway with elections for a house of representatives. The process to date has disappointed Americans, with major parties including the Progressive and Independents dominating the field.
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Washington
Philippines
House of Representative
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