Wool Growers Urged to Stand by Agreement for Strong Market
J H Gwinn urges woolgrowers to unite and strictly honor the days old agreement to realize higher prices. Buyers in Boston Utah and Wyoming push advance sales but fear speculators aiming to corner wool supplies. Observers report varying price ranges from 2 to 14 cents, with some quality levels higher, and overall shrinkage seen in costs.
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J. H. Gwinn
United States
Weat
Wyoming
New Clip
Boston
Utah
Oregon
Phila
Dish
Nevada
Poveur
Rmiore
von Demlers
St Pire
German Exhibit Dedicated Opens Airship Contest
In Loule on May 10 Germany dedicated the palace of fine arts section with a reception by the commissioners for General Lewald. The airship contest has 65 entries so far, with twelve acres reserved for the serial exhibit. Also May 10 Monterey Cal reports U S Officer killed as Regimental Sergeant Major E A Henry of the 15th Infantry was fatally shot near Camp Ord. An assassin from Company A in colored cavalry is suspected. Private Rice has been arrested for the shooting.
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Loule
Germany
Palace of Fine Arte
Lewald
U. S
Monterey
Cal
E. A. Henry
15Th
U. S. Infantry
Campy Ord
Company A
Colored Cavalry
Rice
Henry
Condemn Eating Houses Move Endorsed at Conference
Dr Edward Hammond of Tennessee, a colored educator, offered a resolution in the Methodist conference this morning condemning hotels and restaurants that refused to serve meals to colored delegates. The measure passed unanimously.
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Los Angeles
Edward Hammond
Methodist Conference
Bookbinders Strike in Chicago Threatens Wider Printing Trade
Eight hundred Chicago bookbinders walked out on May 10 demanding recognition of the cloned shop agreement. The strike threatens to spread to other branches of the printing trades.
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Chicago
Promoter R T Pooler and associate arrested in London
London on May 1 saw promoter R T Pooler and Henry J Lawson taken into custody. Both are linked to the Pooler Company, charged with conspiracy to defraud.
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London
R. T. Pooler
Henry J. Lawson
Pooler Company
Bread Famine Probable as Berlin Bakers Strike
Berlin observers report a general strike by bakers on May 10 raising fears of an imminent bread famine. The action disrupts supplies, with authorities urged to resolve the dispute and prevent shortages across the city.
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Berlin
Dhe
Loubet Snubs Vatican Instructs Use Of Power To Restore Church Prestige
Paris May 1 The Petrie publishes the pope text denouncing Loubet for joining a Christain viewpoint group abroad. The pope urges Loubet to wield power and magnanimity to preserve concord, while deploring anticlerical Europe and seeking restored church prestige. Powder Mill Explosion Kills Two In Troy May 1 An explosion at Schlinghtisooke powder mill this morning kills Superintendent Joseph Wall and Chauncey Crandall.
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Loubet
France
Paris
the Petrie Today
Ter
Vatican
Rome
Laubet
North
Europe
Troy
Sclinghtiscooke
Joseph Wall
Chauncey Crandall
Wool sale and horse incident noted in town news
A. & LeGrow of Walls Walla in town. Mr LeGrow, formerly of Umatilla County, with sheep interests in the region and Washington, sold 40 000 to 60 000 pounds of wool to Carsten Bros of Tacoma via B H Clark. Lester Stites, 14 year old stepson of J C Pendergast, was kicked by a horse at Vanaycle, badly bruised and unable to walk without crutches.
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Lester Stites
Fearald
Sonar J. C. Pendergast
Vanaycle
Bridge specs outline Saw No Lin River span design
The county court works on bridge specs for the Saw No Lin River project. It will be 18 feet wide with a central span of 12 feet and approaches each 60 feet long. John Burke, after a Seattle drugstore arrest two months ago, was sentenced to one year in prison.
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Saw Nolin River
John Burke
Selver Larsen
Seattle
Vladivostok and Port Arthur Junicture Reported
St. Petersburg reports a diplomatic rumor that Vladivostok and Port Arthur fleets joined after a fierce battle in which Japan lost three cruisers while Russia lost two cruisers and a torpedo boat destroyer. Alert in St. Petersburg as forces mobilize and reports circulate of Russian setbacks and Japanese advances.
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Russia
Japan
Poles
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Japs Rout Russians Near Lin Yang in May Battle
In Manchuria the first Japanese corps overran retreating Russians 20 miles south of Lin Yang. A severe engagement followed as Japanese guns climbed hills. A division of the first corps nears Niu Chwang, while evacution of the town is reported by arriving women. Berlin debate on Polish oppression sparks minister Hammerstein claim Poles abroad plot to restore Poland. Chicago Poles drilling to form an army against German, Russian, Austrian rule. Russia calls up reserves amid St Petersburg reports.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Shanhaikwan
Lin Yang
Niu Chwang
Berlin
Hammerstein
Palj
Chicago
Poland
Germany
Russia
Austria
Adams Express Wreck Kills Two In Transit Theft Rumor
Port Chester May 10 Engineer Keonan and Fireman Howe of Boston died and several crew members were injured when the Adams Express train on the New York Hartford run derailed early this morning. The six car train carried bullion valued at $6 and was en route to Philadelphia. Authorities said the wreck was accidental, caused by excessive speed over a switch, not robbery.
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Port Chester
Keonan
Howe
Boston
New York
Hartford
Philadelphia
Wrestlers Sharkey and Gallagher Set for May Armory Bout
May 10 reports from Allen North Carolina detail arrangements for a wrestling match at the state armory between Tom Sharkey the pusilist and Denola Gallagher. Both fighters report rigorous training and the bout is anticipated to be engaging. The piece also notes political and personal tragedy items from nearby towns: Lincoln Nixon seeks the Fourth District Democratic nomination in Rising Sun Indiana, while Harold T Clarke of San Francisco commits suicide in Paris Illinois after arriving from Monte Carlo, leaving no clear motive.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Lincoln Nixon
North Vernon
Parle
Harold T. Clarke
San Francisco
Jeremiah Clarke
Monte Carlo
Clarke
Townsend Renominated by Michigan Republicans in Moorow
The Republicans of Michigan's Second district met in convention at Moorow and renominated Congressman Charles E Townsend for another term. The event emphasized continued support for Townsend and party aims in the region.
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Townsend
Moorow
Mich
Second
Michigan
Charles E. Townsend
Final Report of Receiver on Wade Estate Realty
Final report of receiver C Taylor details sales of realty totaling 606,900 and expenditures 75. He presents attorney and receiver fees of 350. February entries show fees from Matlock and Taylor 806, and charges to Hallley for gallery goods and watch, totaling 981. The document records receipts and disbursements during the receivership and concludes with bills for serving as receiver and for Carter and Raley, attorneys.
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C. Taylor
C B. Wade
Taylor
Matlock and Taylor
Dale
Hartiens
Wade
Cael
Jon Halley
Galery
Wheat Injuries From Severe Cold Spell Reported
A harsh cold snap badly damaged winter wheat with uncertainty about total impact. Green fields turned yellow in low ground and hollows, with extent varying across fields. In many spots stalks were severely damaged, forcing reseeding or replanting and delaying harvest prospects.
Military court clears Lt Mills in pay fraud case
Washington May 10 Lieutenant Frederick Mills of the seventh infantry was dismissed from the army after a court martial found him guilty of duplicating pay and charges. The president approved the sentence, ending his service.
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Washington
Frederick Mills
Pay &T
Mrs Fraser Leaves for Kansan and St Louis Visit
Mrs L G Fraser departs this evening to visit her old home in Kansan and the St Louis area, leaving for a trip to familiar places. The note highlights travel to familiar relatives and locations as she starts her journey.
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St. Louis
Whittier Tours Butter Creek Survey Site
John T. Whittier left for Echo to supervise preliminary surveying and sinking tent holes in the Butter Creek projects. He refutes rumors of a government reservoir and stresses the work is strictly preliminary investigations that may never proceed to irrigation in Umatilla, Morrow, or Malheur counties.
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John T. Whittier
Echo
Butter Creek
Buttercreek
Whistler
Umatilla
Morrow
Malheur
Ope &E
Letters Not Contraband in War Time Says Postmaster General
London May 10 Postmaster General Stanley stated in the House that ordinary postal letters are not contraband of war but dispatches between belligerent governments and accredited representatives may be treated. No universal rule of international law grants immunity to mail shipments. The stance follows Russia moving troops near Britain and the Baltic region.
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London
Stanley
House of Commons
Russia
Hiner Oeirie
Brindl
Boiler replacement for water works to arrive by June first
Crane & Co of Kewanee, IL to supply a new S-horse power boiler for the water works. The boiler, to be installed as soon as practical, will replace the old unit. A new pump house, 40 by 40 feet and brick, will be built around the boiler.
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Crane &Co
Kewanee
Deputies Report on Unreturned Deputies and Delayed Settlements
The deputies named Weiss W H Gould J B Walden Murph Stanfield FW Sturdevant and J B Cherry have not yet reached town with their retirements but are believed near completion or already finished. Couot d Alene City retains no immediate settlement progress and waits for further action.
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Andoreera
C.F Weiss
Gould
W. 1
Hose
J. B. Walden
Mwrph Stanfield
FW. Sturdevant
J. B Cherry
Couot d'Alene
Objections to Gas Plant Blight Walla Walla Homes
Property owners including J K Kennedy and city officials surveyed Walla Walla residents about a gas plant's odor and location. Judge J A Taylor, principal near the plant, could not be seen but wrote views blaming odor on wind. most locals would not buy near the plant and feared boarders would hide the issue. Residents defend relocating odors as a trade off for nearby residences and property values.
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J K. Kennedy
Walter Wells
J M. Fergison
Walla Walla
J. A. Taylor
Wallin Wallon
Joe Bil
Diatket
Taylor
Pendleton
Joseph el
Thin Eliy
Joe Taylor
Portland Debates State Funding for City Park Plan
The Salem Journal notes the Portland ja govine debate over a state purchase and funding of a public park for the city. The article criticizes increasing taxes while considering a state buy and pay approach, calling out political bravado and public expense amid strained budgets.
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Portland
Hani
Salem
Prairie City County Seat Association Drops Move Offer
The Prairie City County Seat Association ends efforts to move the county seat from Canyon City to City after filing petitions, citing legal obstacles and delaying the plan for at least two years. The Furaleh warehouse reports about 120,000 pounds of new wool stored, with thousands more expected, and unloading scheduled hourly through the second.
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Prairie City County Seat Association
Canyon City
Praiie City
Furaleh
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