Will Extension of Umatilla Project Abandoned Claim
Dr Andrew C Smith filed maps for a western Umatilla extension and asserted the federal government would be relinquished, proposing private capital take over a 60 000 acre project. State officials and local leaders expressed surprise, linking the move to Dr Henry W Coe and a possible bid to block government reclamation plans.
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Umatilla
Andrew C. Smith
Coe
Tmatilla
Portland Journal
Salem
Andrew ©. Smith
Smith
J. Smith
The
Commercial Association
Henry W. Coe
Portland
Journal
United States
Mr. Smith
Dr. Smith
John H. Lewis
Oregon
Congress
Oregon Reclamation Project Noted as Sole Underway
The record shows only one project in Oregon that was already intimated and under way. It implies the rate of benefits from the reclamation fund would be limited, with Oregon contributing liberally from the sale of its public lands.
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Oregon
Klamath Faille
Nevada
Innis
Zionists Honor Nordau on 61st Anniversary
Paris observes the sixty-first anniversary of Dr Max Nordau philosopher physician writer and Zionist leader born Pesth to a rabbi. He rose from early talent to a famed author and healer aiding the poor in Paris slums, often without pay, and devoted to Jewish nationhood and a Hebrew state.
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Nordau
Paris
Max Nordeau
Nordeau
Pesth
Europe
President Brown’s Birthday and Railway Career
William Brown, head of the New York Central lines, turns fifty seven. He began as a common workman at sixteen on the Milwaukee road, learned telegraphy, became a train dispatcher for the Tlingis Central, then for the Rock Island and Burlington. His rise continued with rapid promotions until nine years ago he became vice president and general manager of the Lake Shore, then NY Central vice president and finally president of the entire system.
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Brown
New York
William ©. Brown
New York Central Lines
Milwaukee
Reisare
Tlingis Central
Rock Island
Furlington
Lake Shore
New York Central
Bla
Taft back at Beverly after Ohio nominator greetings
President Taft returns to Beverly after a ten day cruise and vacation amid plans for a busy schedule. He sent a telegram congratulating Warren G. Harding on the Ohio governor nomination and said he would not comment on the platform. Executive offices move to a new riverside mansion as Beverly hosts a steady stream of engagements.
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Beverly
Taft
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Hio
Ohio Executive Committee
Board of Trade
Water Front
Enormous Increase in ITN Exports to Foreign Lands
Washington July 29 the bureau of statiaries reports the five year ending June 40 saw U S manufactured goods exports reach 765 million the highest on record. The ten year figures since 1880 show rising foreign trade and the past year exports to Canada rose by 33 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Statiaries Today
United States
Canada
Officers Await Crippen Identified on Montrose
Captain Kendall reports on the Montrose voyage to Montreal that Robinsion and son are believed Crippen and Milo. Ethel LeNeve allegedly disguised as a boy, Crippen shaved whiskers, both unaware of police suspicion, watched closely aboard and expected to land at midnight with deportation as undesirables.
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Montrose
Montreal
K Robinsons
Crippen
Frontier Show Planned for Pendleton Frontier Celebration
Pendleton forms Northwestern Frontier Celebration Association to sponsor a three day event of broncho riding races roping shooting and cavalry drills. Stock offerings at 10 per share raise funds with committees named to draft articles of incorporation and promote the big western show expected to draw visitors from Oregon Washington and Idaho. Local merchants voice enthusiastic support predicting substantial city benefits.
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Pendleton
Northwest
Cheyenne
Denver
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Unterway
Yin
Tik City
Mevte
J. RB. Staley
Leon Cohen
Will Ingram
Max Baer
J. KH. Gwinn
A. J. McAllister
Atwk
Evon
Will be Deported from Quebec Montrose arrival imminent
Canadian police and secret service agents plan to arrest Dr. Crippen and Mme Lenave aboard the Montrose expected to dock by midnight or tomorrow. They will be rushed to Quebec and deported to England to avoid legal technicalities, possibly aboard the Royal George on August 4. Inspector Dow reached America this afternoon. Newspaper access will be restricted on the steamer to prevent self harm.
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Father Point
Quebec
Secret Service
Dr. Crippen
Mme. Leneve
Montrose
England
Royal George
Inspector Dow
America
Fatal Dynamite Accident in Lebanon Oregon
In Lebanon Oregon on July 29 a dynamite accident killed Dr Gatts and seriously injured James Johnson, Wielee Dhecken, and Charles Lowel in a pre party explosion tied to a powertory project. Gatts died leaving a widow and six children.
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Patel
Lebanon
Kaiser Air Fleet Swarms Overstead
Rein July 29. From Metz to Breslean the air today was filled with the Kaiser's aeroplanes and dirigibles in maneuvers. They are carrying messages to regular army divisions and assisting on maneuvers which are prone successful.
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Rein
Metz
Breslean
Kaiser
Waraneuvers
Lind Declines Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Averett July 29 The Minnesota Democrats named John Lind for governor at the state convention but Lind states he will not run under any circumstances. He announces he is out of politics and plans to leave for Alaska within days with a return to Minnesota in September.
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Pendleton
Averett
Wash
Minnesota
John Lind
Lind Safane
Alaska
Governor Harmon Considers Troop Recall in Ohio
Columbus reports Governor Harmon on scene amid civil unrest. Troops may be recalled as Ohio National Guard regiments stand on strike duty to guard streetcar lines. Officials say no patrols needed if order holds, with Harmon set to oversee efforts to maintain calm.
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Harmon
Columbus
Harhem
Teddy
Thin Chy
Ohio National Guard
Traction Company
Oldiere
Haemnon
Suorvike
Lind Seen As Minnesota Governor Hopeful Despite Statement
In Minneapolis on July 21, amid John Lind from Fiverett Waeh denying a gubernatorial run, Democrats expect to elect him. They claim they will elect him regardless with Henriet’s influence. Delegations will press him via Alaska telegraphs and future return in September. The party remains solid in Lind’s favor.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Lind
Fiverett
Waeh
Democrats
Minnesota
Henriet
Alaska
Leademm
Lind
Message to Mara Costs Ten Million, Says Prof Pickering
Prof Pickering states a message to Mara would cost ten million dollars and notes there is no congestion of the service yet. The remark implies high value or scarcity of the communication channel and current capacity remains unused.
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Mara
Prof. Pickering
Oregon railroad commission to probe passenger traffic
Solon Ore July 29 The state railroad commission will investigate all passenger traffic on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation and Southern Pacific lines in Oregon. Hearings for the O R N cove are set for August 10. Charges that branch lines are over three cents per mile will be examined closely.
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Solon
Ore
State Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific
Oregon
O. R
Colorado leaders to back forceful hen at poultry meeting
Denver July 29 Governor Shafroth Major Speer and other prominent Coloradans will praise the frustful hen at the poultrymen conference opening today. The meeting aims to organize a state branch of the American Poultry Association.
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Denver
Colo
Shafroth
Major Speer
American Poultry Association
British Catholic Congress Opens in Leeds
In Leeds England July 29 the first National British Catholic congress was called to order with the Archbishop of Westminster the Lord Mayor of London and other hierarchy figures attending A luncheon at Leeds Mansion followed and a reception was hosted for distinguished visitors The congress sections will continue until next Tuesday with discussions on key issues facing British and Irish Catholics The Holy Father in Rome sent a message of felicitation and blessing to the officials of the new congress.
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British Catholic Congress
Leeds
England
Westminister
Lord Meyer
London
Hilerarchy
Holy Father
Rome
Spanish Troops Block Exiles At French Frontier
About a thousand Spanish exiles gathered at the French boundary seeking entry to Spain to join protests against the monarch in Barcelona. Troops barred their advance with no reported clashes, while a general strike looms in Barcelona amid church-state tensions. The Vatican crisis deepens as Premier Canalejas and the king discuss church legislation.
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Madrid
Spain
Barcelona
Alfonso
Canalejas
Vatican
Carnival Draws Pendleton Crowd as Week Nears End
The carnival midway was lively with a wet evening as revelers enjoyed confetti throws and shows. The "Dialogues of all Nations" remains the strongest draw, attracting repeat visitors and fueling the final stretch of the Pendleton event noted as the strongest night yet. Tomorrow marks the last day of the shows in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Anniversary of Assassination of Humbert I King
Memorial services were held today at the tomb of the late King Humbert I ten years after his assassination on July 29, 1900. Thousands attended the solemn commemorations as tributes were paid to the monarch.
Rhode Island Senator Aldrich May Return to Senate
Providence July 29 Rhode Island political sensation grows as Senator Aldrich, who recently said he would not run again, is expected to return to the Senate. He faces charges by Senator Bristow of Kansas accusing him of rubber trust interests. Aldrich angrily defends himself, promising a strong rebuttal when he returns. Close friends say the senior senator is angered and intends to make things warm for Bristow.
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Providence
Rhode Inland
Aldrich
Senate
Bristow
Kansas
Rubber Trust
John Carlisle Former Speaker Near Death in New York
John Carlisle former secretary of the treasury and speaker of the house and Kentucky senator is in critical condition from heart failure suffered Monday in New York. Doctors say little hope of recovery. Carlisle 72 has practiced law in New York since 1897. He served as speaker 1852 to 1859 and later was elected senator, later appointed treasurer in 1890.
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New York
John Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Kentucky
Carlisle
Too Few Drunkards Wives Close Kansas City Home
Kansas City July 25 The home founded for drunkards wives is to be closed due to insufficient numbers to sustain it. Peter Goebel president of the Associated Charities announced the decision. Mrs Nution asked the property be returned so she can sell it to fund a school for neglected children in Eureka Springs Arkansas. The home will be returned to the giver.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Sy Carrie Ution
Peter Goebel
Associated Charities
Nution
Eureka Springs
Ark
Seaside Woman Drowns After Statement of Burden
Aged resident Mrs Regula Zeltler, 84, at Seaside Oregon, walked into the surf and drowned after telling relatives she was a drag on kin. Her body was recovered, and attempts to save her failed. She was staying with her nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Hefty of Portland.
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Reckford
Mary Engdahl
Seaside
Regula Zeltler
Neice
Hefty
Portland
Prominent Men Accused of Defrauding Mrs. Bull
New York July 29 John A Qualey president and W H Corbett treasurer of the Mannesia Asbestos Co of New York were arrested today on charges of defrauding Mrs Mary Billing Bull widow of Dr Bul and ex wife of James G Blaine Jr of 25000. They were arrested on warrants from Rhode Island and are facing extradition.
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New York
John A Qualey
W. H. Corbett
Mannesia Asbestos Comepany
Mary Billing Bull
James G. Blaine, Jr
Bul
Rhode Island
Rawn dies by his own hand in Monon refinery home
Chicago July 24. President Rawn of Monon railroad shot himself in his home, not murdered as jury report suggested. The panel cited uncertainty whether accidental or suicide, linking Rawn to graft probes involving Illinois Central car repairs. He was vice president of the company and twice secured postponements of a jury hearing.
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Rawn
Monon Railroad
Ptanet
Hlinois Central
Ine
Tie Sleldlak
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