New Rebating Methods and Sugar Trust Indictments
In New York and Chicago July 24 Prosecution reveals new freight rebate schemes allegedly used by the Standard Company A grand jury indicts the Sugar Trust and a major transportation firm in New York and Chicago W K R Foster testified about inflated car shipments and bribe offers. Rockefeller dismisses concerns as trivial and hints at golf with reporters. Ontario horse thief caught. two suspects arrested in Wills Walla after tip from Malheur County authorities.
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Standard Company
Sugar Trust
New York
Chicago
David
Hancock County
Ohio
Cleveland
MecClement Shafer
Great Transportation Companion
Grand
Investig
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Stimeon
W. KR. Foster
Wndietmenta
Ontario
Wills Walla
Bob” Miles
Cannon
Malheur County
Oregon
Ias Haviland
Pollew Mile Tavit
Floods in China Reported Loss of Thousands Drowned
The transport Logan arrived with View Consul Hull from Hankow. Reports from China said floods on the Shiang and Yellow rivers caused great loss of life, with several thousand natives drowned.
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San Francisco
Logan
Hull
Hankow
China
Shiang
Yellow
Theft of Cash From Express Vehicle Reported Near Ida May Cabin
A July 28 report from Patrbnake Almaka states a $60,000 theft occurred from an express vehicle. Ida May was seized during the incident, and suspects George Taphe nol and Rob on Miller Watson were arrested. Further details indicate a cabin scene tied to the case and ongoing police action.
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Almaka
Ida May
Geeorge Taphenol
Robon Miller Watson
Wie
Oleo
Labor unions debate Navy yard work pay system
Washington navy yard commandant Captain Leutze proposes two methods to fix a standard day’s labor either piece work or a premium system where unions set a maximum output but can earn more pay for extra work. A hearing will be held soon with labor representatives to present views. The premium system is favored by workers for potential higher production and incentive for ambitious trades.
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Washington D.C
Navy Department
Leutze
Washington Navy Yard
Naval Gun Factory
World and All-European Christian Endeavor Conventions Open
Delegates from around the world gather in Geneva to open the all European Christian Endeavor convention, linked with the world convention to follow. The combined gatherings mark a record turnout as the movement grows across nations.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Movement
Iteo
Christian Endeavor Society
Bannvér
Scorer
Laniguares
Christian Endeavor Societien
Wheat sales reach 16000 bushels at 58c by Brown group
The Pacific Coast Elevator Company buys the entire 16000 bushel yield contracted by FL Brown Co. at 58 cents. Threshing has begun on the Moloney Hodgins place, about 10000 bushels already threshed. Several small purchases occur, no other large deals reported.
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Pacific Coast Elevator Company
FL Brown & Co
Messrs. Brown, Maloney & Hodging
Wil Moore
Moloney-Hodgins
Hearst Cannot Win Governorship, Parker Says
Utica New York July 28 Judge Alton Parker discussed the New York governorship saying Hearst cannot win the gubernatorial chair He named several possible candidates praising each including Jerome Adams mayor of Buffalo Parker warned the Democratic convention may surrender to a leader demanding honors and power or face defeat A slight earthquake near Cot for Colon July 28 caused no damage
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Utica
N. Y
Alton Parker
New York
Hearst
Jerome Adams
Buffalo
Parker
Pennsylvania New York to Chicago Train Wreck Near Greensburg
A New York to Chicago passenger train derailed near Greensburg Pennsylvania at 60 mph. The engine left the track but all cars stayed on rails and no injuries occurred. Railroaders call it highly remarkable as the train lost about three and a half hours but resumed westward to regain time.
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Greensburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Pissenger
Senate to More Representative Senate to More Representative
Madison Wis July 25 Senator LabPuleste in an interview laments party control and calls for freer discussion and stronger public input. The piece notes rising demand for referendums and greater attention to public opinion amid political tension.
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Senate
England
Crile
Dupetit
Chefoo
Washington
Madison
Wis
LabPuleste
Lee
Revolution in Ismail and mutinies rock Black Sea Fleet
Reports from St Petersburg describe July unrest as reformers clash with government. Mutinies cripple the Black Sea Fleet. ships are out of commission and crews scattered. Violence erupts as dragoons attack agitators. peasants clash with troops. a Cossack deputy is fined for carrying a revolver. Rome signals sympathy with Russia amid turmoil.
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Black Sea
St. Petersburg
Lyoff
Buchoff
Contrek
Draguvons
Constantine Released in Poughkeepsie Case
Fritz Constantine, held on suspicion of being his brother Frank wanted in Chicago for the murder of Mrs. Gentry, was released after residents of the Gentry home declared he is not the former boarder.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Fritz Constantine
Frank
Chicago
Gentry
Prohibition Supplied to Indianapolis Troop Camps
General Canter orders closing of the canteen at troop camps in Indianapolis and forbids officers and men from bringing liquor into the camps during maneuvers.
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Indianapolis
Canter
Hodge Miller and Kingart Sentenced in Land Fraud Case
Federal Judge Hunt sentenced Martin G. Hoge to four months in Multnomah county jail and a $600 fine for conspiracy to labor perjury in land frauds. Harry W. Miller and Frank M. Kineart received one year at hard labor at McNeill's Island. Niketl must file appeal by August 6. Bondsmen Eclipse McKintey and others forfeited. Bla ster and Grant Portland listed.
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Portland
Hunt
Martin G. Hoge
Multnomah County
Harry W. Miller
Frank MW. Kineart
Lstate
McNeill's Island
Niketl
Hoge
Miller
Kineart
Horace McKintey
Shanghai
China
Eugene Blaster
Grant Portland
Farthing Ancient Ruins Unearthed in Goschan Frontier City
London reports discoveries by the British School of Archaeology in Egypt under Prof. Petrie. Excavations reveal Hyksos era conquerors and the lost cities of Avarle and Ram eem at Tel-el-Jehu divah and Tel-el-Retaheh, with artifacts shown at University College to month end.
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London
British School of Archaeology
Egypt
Petrie
Goschan
Joseph
Pharaoh
Cgoechan
Avarle
Professor Petrie
Tel-el-Jehudivah
Teraelies
Rameem
Tel-el-Retaheh
Onlos
Antiochus Epiphines
Tel-el-Jehudiyah
University College
Run of Salmon Light Hits Sockeye Prices Rise
Seattle fish market reports a light sockeye run, delaying expected July peaks. Prices jump from 16 to 10 cents per fish as traders fear a repeat of poor cycles. A leading broker notes this year’s run mirrors the weakest of the four year cycle, with no cause yet found.
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Puget Sound
British Columbia
Hannaford Out Of Service As Repairs Begin
River steamer Hannaford arrived at Umatilla with leaking boilers forcing transfer of cargo to Norma Riparia and temporary service by Norma until repairs. Captain Baughman will command Norma at Riparia, Hannaford towed to repair yard. vessel to resume on upper river wheat season.
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Hannaford
Umatilla
Bollere
Switeler’s Grove
Urpatiia
Baughman
Riparia
Norma
Headon Collision Kills Engineer in Arizona Wreck
A Santa Fe westbound train and an eastbound freight collided head on near Agate Arizona, four miles west of Fingeroff. Engineer Zagandoler was instantly killed and Fireman Noglar Jn- Juren injured in the crash reported last night.
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Arizona
Fingeroff
Ariz
Santa Fe
Agate
Here
Zagandoler
Noglar Jn
Quick Step Gone Ashore Near Newson
The river steamer Quick Step en route to Kuskokwin has run ashore on Newson. Inland, boiler and hull leaks threaten the vessel. Passengers camp with natives while cargo is fought over. Reber will be sent.
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Wall Noam
Ameka
Quick Step
Kuskokwin
Newson
Reber
Organization aids boys and girls aid society gains support
J Teuscher Jr, agent for the Boys and Girls Aid Society, reported on an advisory board formed in Pendleton for Umatilla county. The article notes the society relies on charity, receives under half its costs from the state, and housed nearly 3000 children over time. It highlights the motto saving children is cheaper than punishing criminals and praises local involvement by Mrs C F Colesworthy and others.
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Umatilla
Monty
J. Teuscher, Jr
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
la Grande
A. B E. Collier
J. Smith
A. J. Owen
Frank K. Welles
Uma«atiila
Teuscher
Oregon
Coos
Curry
Tillamook
W. T. Gardner
Mary J. Graham
Pacific Coast Baseball Scores Report
Scores from yesterday and dates across the region. Butte beat Spokane 5 to 4 in Spokane, Tacoma defeated Gray's Harbor 3 to 2 in Aberdeen, and Portland hosted Seattle with a 3 to not specified result in the Coast League. Los Angeles edged Portland 1 to 0 as San Francisco beat Fresno 6 to 1 in San Francisco. Oakland won 6 to 2 over Fresno.
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Spokane
Wash
Butte
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Gray’s Harbor
Portland
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Fresno
Cal
Oakland
Rockefeller Trial Delayed by Price Break on Oil
A July 28 report from Teledo notes a three cent fall in eastern oil and western oil prices linked to John D. Rockefeller's retrial. The Standard identifies the move as a tactic termed "Weetles" and sets the trial for September.
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Teledo
Joh
Rockefeller
Weewlern
Standard
Sergantad
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