Fire at Dalles flour mill and depots causes $200,000 loss
A blaze in The Dalles Oregon destroyed the Wash Warehouse and Milling Company flour mill, the Great Southern depot and freight sheds, 14 empty Oregon-Washington railroad cars, and stock yards. The fire, caused by ignition of flour dust from an explosion, burned for about two hours, twisted street rails, and halted traffic for several hours.
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Dalles
Ore
Wash Warehouse and Milling Company
Great Southern
Oregon-Washington Ailroad and Navigation Company
Fie
Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Railroad Company
Oregon- Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Delerate Wickersham Challenges Alaska Monopolies in Hearing
Delegate James Wickersham of Alaska testified before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on July 31, asserting that monopolization in the territory is worsening and urging action to back his stance. He accused the department of justice context in Alaskan affairs and warned about shielding criminals.
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Washington
Wickers
Alaska
House
Judiciary Committee
James Wickersham
Department of Justice
Pope aide eyed for Portuguese monarchy restoration
From Lisbon on July 31 Cardinal Merry Del Val indicated the pope is disposed to lend aid to the restoration movement. In response to Captain Concoire, the leader of the Portuguese royalist effort, the papal official asked for more information about the royalist organization to establish church supremacy.
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Lisbon
Carinal Merry del Vals
Concoire
Royallete
Merger Halted in Michigan Copper Group Formation
Circuit Judge Wessel enjoined the proposed Copper combination in Michigan involving mines valued at 82 million pounds. The court ruled the plan violates Michigan law, stopping eleven companies from proceeding with the merger.
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Lansing
Mich
Wessel
Michigan
Veto Bill Seems Certain to Pass in Britain
London reports King George and Premier Arquith will discuss the Lords veto bill on Wednesday. Officials say the measure is practically certain to pass, confirming a decisive phase in the constitutional debate.
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London
King George
Arquith
Lords
Spark from Train Ignores Grain Fire Near Fulton Station
A spark from a passing Northern Pacific freight train ignited a field owned by Frank Rogers near Fulton station. The fire, fueled by fumes, swept twenty acres before being checked despite many men fighting it. The blaze, occurring shortly after 11 o'clock as the train passed, marks the third grain fire started by engines this season, drawing farmer complaints about locomotive precautions.
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Northern Pacific
Frank Rogers
Fulton Station
N. P
Purchises First Sucker Chioigo July 1 President Mur phy
A garbled notice indicates a Chicago event on July 1 involving President Murphy and a purchase related to Pare t Baseman Anfier of Newark. Details are unclear due to OCR errors. The reader should consult the original clipping for precise names and actions.
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Chioigo
Murphy
Chicago Nationaln
Anfier
Newark
California State Printer Charged With Graft
Sacramento Calif July 31 A sensational attack on the state printing office and its methods is made in a report to Governor Johnston by the state board of control The charges allege the department conspired with certain favored concerns to “match the State of 90 850” by overloading with paper supplies at exorbitant prices The commission urges the governor to stop the scheme.
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Sacramento
Calif
State Printing Office
Reverend quits church to chase better pay for marriage
Chicago July 31. Reverend Heywood, the youngest ordained minister in Minnesota, resigns to seek a job paying over $1000 after saying his flock value silk stockings over tithes. He notes women in his congregation economize by dropping pennies into the collection after spending five dollars for foot stockings.
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Chicago
Heywood
Minnals
Turkish Albanian War Threat Grows With New Troops
Constantinople dispatches additional troops to Albion as guerilla warfare and massacres continue. The move is seen as confirmation of plans for hostilities with Montenegro where thousands of Albanian refugees have fled.
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Constantinople
Albion
Turkey
Montenegro
Prize Fighter Dies in Chicago After Hernia Operation
Emilie Coulon father and manager of bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon died in Chicago yesterday following hernia surgery two weeks earlier. He, aged 48, was widely known as Pop Coulton and had four decades of involvement in boxing.
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Chicago
Emille Coulon
Johnny Coulon
Pop” Coulton
Forest fire near Hilgard halted by early morning
The first forest fire of the year in Umatilla county was brought under control by local fighters near Hilgard four miles west in the mountains by the Rugg eros sheep ranch. It started yesterday afternoon most likely from a discarded cigarette. By 2 am the blaze was halted after spreading over about 75 acres with help from a sawmill crew and residents.
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Umatilla
Hilgard
Ruggeros
Stockton Teen Killed in Water Buggy Crash
Stockton California July 11 8 Davill Stack 18 drove a water buggy on the Sacramento River when the craft capsized on a curve and he was killed instantly. The accident occurred yesterday on the lower Sacramento river.
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Stockton
Cal
Bridge accident leaves multiple injured and dead in Logan
A bridge incident near Logan yesterday caused three injuries and one death among bystanders. Mary, mother of a five year old, and her daughter were among the injured party, while Willers Helber, the husband, was also hurt. Police are investigating the cause of the crash and assessing the scene.
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Logan
Rewalta
Auriey
Mary Mother
Dew
Willers Helber
Ds Injaresdt
Texas Governor Ousted by Methodist Church Review
Houston July 1 The use of his application to make Texas a prohibition state was announced today. Governor Cotppitt Title nnndunned will be held to review from the Methodist Church of which he is a member.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Methodist Church
Wat Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Remsen
American Medical Association
Tte
Washington
California forest fire destroys Summer Resort area
San Bernardino Calif July 31 Fire on the east side of the San Bernardino mountains is beyond control after sweeping fifteen square miles. The Summer Resort at Squirrel Inn was surrounded but cabins remained standing. many campers fled, and telephone lines were burned. Firefighters struggle as the blaze moves toward Westville and Houston Mat, with no clear word on losses or containment for weeks.
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San Bernardino
Calif
San Bernardino Mountains
Squirrel Inn
Little Bear
Westvilles
Cansyon
Houston Mat
Many Changes Started in Diplomatic Service
Washington July 91 wholesale shifts in the American diplomatic service are expected as a prelude to filling the Berlin embassy vacancy soon to be vacated by De Hill. Ambassadors Leishman and O'Brien are the likeliest candidates for the Berlin berth. Shifts are also expected in Brazil the Habana Argentine havanna and Bucharest.
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Washington
Berlin
de Hill
Aibassadors Leishman and
O'Brien
Brazil
Bucharest
Leper Released From City Quarantine in Baltimore
Mrs Provideriels Masoari, a leper kept in quarantine at city expense for over a year, was released about two weeks ago and is believed to be in New York City with her husband and six children. Health Commissioner Bosley declined to declare a cure but said there was no danger of disease spread. The family left Baltimore on July 1.
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Baltimore
Provideriels Masoari
New York City
Bosley
New York
Clouds of War Vanish As Berlin Talks Progress
London July 31 unofficial Foreign Office brief suggests danger of major war in Europe has passed for now. Berlin conference between Cambon and Kiderlen-Waerner may yield Moroccan settlement. Britain may veto French-German terms, threatening British interests and prompting possible Lloyd George dismissal. Kaiser Wilhelm returns to Berlin after a short voyage and discusses progress with ministers.
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London
Foreign Office
Berlin
Cambon
Kiderlin- Waervicter
Great Britain
England
Utica
Lloyd Georges
Hartin
Germany
David Llloyd George
Kaiser
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hhe
France
Protest Meeting Backs McNamara Brothers Support
Several thousand labor unionists met in Boston Commons to denounce the arrest of the McNamara brothers and back a nationwide campaign to free them from the charges in Los Angeles. Congressman Frank Buchanan Congressman Victor L. Berger and Frank Ryan of the iron workers spoke as resolutions were adopted.
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Horton
Boston
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
Frank Buchanan
Victor L. Berger
Frank Ryan
The
Estructural Iron Workers
Opnion
Visit of Rev EB Warrington to Peniceton
Reverend EB Warrington, pastor of Plot Reek Presbyterian Church, visited Peniceton yesterday. The church leader spoke at a local gathering, sharing updates and goodwill with residents.
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Eb, W. Warrington
Plot Reek Presbyterian Church
Peniceton
Rate decision shows new interior city freight zones
A certified Interstate Commerce Commission copy reached City Attorney J. R. Raley and the city recorder. The TC C divides the nation into five freight zones with specific rate differentials. Zone 1 covers far western and central areas including Spokane and contingents to intermediate points. Zone 2 spans the Mississippi region. Zones 3 4 and 5 cover the east with higher interior rates. The decision becomes effective November 25.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
City Recorder
J. R. Raley
TC. C
Tte
Missesippi
Grand Portage
Minn
Mexico
Arinis-iik- Inhoma
Spokane
Stendinton
Pointe Ln
Mississippi
New York
Elt
Wis
New England
Divorce Beckons for Shonts Family in Panama Edit
In New York on July 3 a report to the family of Tien Shonts notes a Panama editor named Baller was involved as a dispute arose. It claims Shonts and his wife met at a place when they arrived from Europe. Mr and Mrs Suinie deny they started the divorce rumor.
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New York
Panama
Daugher Ad Granimon
Plier
Hurepe
Tork Mr
Aire Siuinie
Intermodal Rates Ordered for Intermediate Points
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered that all calhoad rates from producing to consuming points be applied to all intermediate points on the same line, affecting pricing structure across the route and standardizing charges for transit between points.
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Washington, Jaly Tl
Interstaty Commerce Commission
Federal courts under fire as tools of powerful interests
Washington July 23. Senator Owen accuses federal courts of invading the constitution and state rights, claiming they serve special interests that block progressive legislation. He supports recalls of judiciary powers to curb court actions.
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Washington
Congress
Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Congressmin Berger
United States
Berkes Cathmates
Democratic Farmers’ Free List
Stage Car Collides With Another Auto on Wenahba Road
A collision on Wenahba road between the Gibbon Wenaht auto stage and the Franklin car damaged the stage beyond repair but left no serious injuries. The Sturgis brothers owned both vehicles. the stage left at 6 oclock with Cree Sturers and others aboard while the Franklin car, driven by Reid, wrecked after trying to stop. The Sturgis car continued to the city under its own power.
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Wenahba
Sturgis Brothers
Sturgis
Cree Sturers
Tonenye
Dan PL Smythe
Interurban Collision Near Belle Gare Injures Five
An interurban collision near Belle Gare on the Adin Arbor division of the Defense fnttel Railway between MetAy and Hien injured five passengers, with several more seriously hurt. The accident occurred near There born, with authorities reporting casualties and ongoing investigation.
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Dorentt
Iuly
Coltfelma B. Youterday
Elbelle Gare
Eulllalon
Stevie
Wiley Charges Will Rebound In Food Board Scrutiny
Washington July 31 Authorities predict that charges against Harvey Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry over the Remsen board salary will rebound upon doped food interests. The Remsen board's legality, Roosevelt’s role, and the department’s investigators loom as Congress probes expenditures and potential resignations may follow.
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Washington, D. C
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
H. H. Ruseby
Remsen
Congress
Jeff Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Mose
Wiley
Attoreney General
Wickersham
Publc
Alt
Boar
Department
Wilton
Roosevelt
Ramesen Board
Con
George P. McCabe
Department of Justes
Wilson
Local Pictures in New Western Book Review
Major Lee Meohousy and W. & Rowman are highlighted as principal contributors to a new book titled Fifteen Thousand Alles by stage. Mir Currie Adel Strahorn describes the journey and region details, with imagery from Ak igh te Meyloo and Pandivton routes. The volume features photographs by Use Fe He ticior and others, taken during a notable beet Pritett'p period.
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W. & Rowman
Mainy
Mir
Currie Adel
Strahorn
Bern
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