Woolgrowers Arrive Monday for Pendleton Convention
Pendleton prepares for the twelfth annual Oregon Woolgrowers Association meeting with 160 to 200 flockmasters and leaders arriving Monday. The Commercial Association sponsors receptions and a banquet Wednesday under the Eagle-Woodmen hall, with events through Wednesday night. Local officials and Dan P. Smythe coordinate plans, featuring addresses by mayors, club presidents, and woolgrowers leaders.
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Smoker
Recgal
Awngprees Commercial Association
Oregon
Pendleton
State
Woolgrowers' Association
Dugles-Woodmen Hall
Commercial Eeeicration
Dan P. Smythe
Commercial Association
A. L. Knight
W. McClure
Clarence Bishop
H. W. Collins
E. B. Aldrich
Dan F. Smythe
Sheepmen's Association
State Sheep Commission
Commercial Club
Citizens of
Eaglea-Woodmen Hall
Seay
J. N. Burgess
Oregon ‘Woolgrowers’Association
Pilot Rock
Oregon Woolgrowers Association
Prisoners Beaten to Death in Texan Pen
Galveston, Nov 6. A legislative investigating committee reports more than fifty convicts in Texan penal institutions have died from brutal beatings and mistreatment over the past three years. Witnesses fear guards' enmity, and one lifer says he saw three whippings in a few days that caused death.
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Galveston
Hunger strike by Spokane industrial workers begins
In Spokane on November 4, about 200 industrial workers began a hunger strike after being jailed for street speaking. They refuse to eat until substantial food is provided, with bread and water twice daily. Habeas corpus actions are planned, three damage suits launched against the city, and police show no leniency. One worker, Lewis Scammel, collapsed and was fed then confined after being taunted as a traitor.
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Spokane
England
United States
Lewis Scammel
Habeas Corpua
Vincent St. John
Chicago
Harry Smith
Great Eastern Hospital
Open Switch Causes Fatal Train Wreck
Engineers and firemen of both engines and trackwalker killed. Pour cars demolished. Million dollars in specie in mail car. Towerman arrested.
Wreck Claims Four Lives. Fireman Escapes Injury
Fire department reports four people were killed in the catastrophe. Fireman Mead escaped injury by jumping from the scene. Towerman Harrington has been released as examination showed he bore no responsibility for the wreck.
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Mead
Harrington
Five Die as Jersey City Train Crash Hits Yard
A local Pennsylvania railroad passenger train entering Jersey City yards crashed after an open switch at Brunswick Street junction. Five crew members died including engineers and a towerman. nearly 200 were injured, some seriously, as the train carried a million dollars in specie for express transfer guarded by detectives.
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Jersey City
N. J
Pennsylvania Yards
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Brunswick Street
New York and Adams Express
John Monroe
John McClain
John Spille
Daniel Mead
Stencio Digosle
Trickewalker
Portland Deserter Arrest Tells Affinity Tale
In Portland a lumber firm manager Arthur J. Schurman and Miss Vivian Groves a local schoolteacher are jailed on desertion charges. Mrs Schurman claims about 100000 was spent on the teacher in three years as the couple’s affair spanned Dallas and other cities before ending in Portland.
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Portland
Arthur J. Schurman
Vivian Groves
Miss Groves
Womain
Fnally
SuppRagettes Raise Black Flag on Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs reports a black flag bearing Votes for women fluttering at Pike's Peak summit. It was placed by Helen Reine Baker of Spokane, a wealthy suffragette, who arrived with Denver suffragettes on a special train. The banner was made by Mrs C H P Belmont of New York and sent to Mrs Baker for the purpose.
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Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Helen Reine Baker
Spokane
Aix Denver
C. H. P. Belmont
New York
First Imperial Valley cotton carload leaves for Oakland
The first baled cotton carload ever shipped from Imperial valley California departed for Oakland last night. A second carload is ready for shipment, marking a milestone for regional production and export.
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Elcentro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Oakland
Roosevelt Alive One Still Pursues the Jungle Beast
Nairobi reports confirm ex president Roosevelt and all party members in good health. Rumors of his death are unfounded as Roosevelt hunts bongo in Eldamara Vine. Taklo, a local guide, notes the absence from camp delaying an official denial. News stirs excitement in Japan over Prince Ito's death.
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Nairobi
Trunnera
Bongo
Japan
Princeto
Roosevelt
Rhino
Taklo
Prince Ito
Foreign Office
Mrs Roosevelt Hosts Friends in Rome at Beausite
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt entertained guests at the Hotel Beausite in Rome after noon. Attendees included J. E. Parrott and Co Wilson as first and second secretary, Major Landis military attache, and Commander Long naval attache. A rumor of an accident in Africa was cabled to Rome but dismissed.
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Roosevelt
Rome
Theodore Roosevelt
Beausite
Yestering
J. E
Roosevelt gravely ill near Nairobi says rumors spread
Paris dispatch reports a Rome Temps correspondent claim President Roosevelt is gravely ill near Nairobi and that Mrs Roosevelt is准备ing to Africa. The embassy rejects the rumors while private reports say the president has fallen to fever.
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Paris
Rome
Temps Today
Roosevelt
Nairobi
Africa
Miners Trapped in Copper King Mine Near Carlin
Rescuers race to rescue Charles Moody and William Anderson trapped by a cave in at Copper King mine 15 miles north of Carlin Nevada. About 200 tons of earth crushed the floor and recovery efforts expect to continue through the night.
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Carlin
Charles Moody
William Anderson
Copper King Mine
Women Vote in Norway First Time in General Election
In Christiana on November 6, women in Norway exercised their right to vote for the first time as the general election proceeded nationwide.
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Norway
Christiana
Steinheil Trial Witness Testimony Tests Woman's Guilt
Paris reports Mme Steinheil endures a grueling trial as 87 witnesses testify. Her husband’s valet Cuillard claims she was lightly bound, contradicting earlier deposition. Lecoq corroborates Cuillard, supporting defense. Spectators condemn prosecutors' tactics as the accused remains steadfast and confident.
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Paris
Mme Steinhell
Remy Couitlard
Cuillard
M. Lecoq
America
Mme. Steinheil
Lecoq
Couillard
Mme. Steinhell
Head-On Collision Injures Three Near Seattle
A head-on collision between the Columbia and Puget Sound passenger train and the Milwaukee freight near Vanassett left one woman and two engineers injured. The crews escaped injury by jumping. The injured woman left the scene without giving her name.
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Seattle
Columbia and
Puget Sound
Milwaukee
Vanassett
Lord Lansdowne to oppose finance bill in Lords
The Daily Telegraph reports that Lord Lansdowne will move a resolution in the Lords to refuse the finance bill until its principles have mandate from electors. Adoption of the resolution by the Lords is considered certain.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Lord Lansdowne
House of
Forbes name as governor general of the Philippines
President Taft appoints Washington native G. Forbes to succeed James Smith as governor general of the Philippines. Forbes has acted in the role and led the commerce and police department, with rail construction duties. Smith retires due to health and strain, despite long service and a high salary.
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Washington, D
W. Cameron Forbes
Philippines
Taft
James Smith
Forbes
Smith
Mitiner
Department of Commerce and Polices
White House
Georg Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Taft
Zeuske Farm Case Reopened After Cross-Bill Filed
The Zeuske farm north of Pendleton again faces court action as Attorneys Fee and Slater file a cross-bill in the circuit court for Emma Zeuske against August Zeuske. The case recalls Edward Zeuske and family occupancy before his June 1908 death, and earlier disputes over ownership after a supreme court reversal.
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Zeuske
Fee
Slater
Emma Zeuske
August Zeuske
Pendleton
Edward Zeuske
Horace McKinley Free After Defrauding Case
Horace G McKinley, who pleaded guilty two years ago to conspiracy to defraud public lands, finished his sentence today in Portland. Implicated with A D Puter in the 117 cases, McKinley was sentenced to two years and a $790 fine, then released after taking a pauper oath.
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Portland
Horace G. Mc Kinley
Government of
Public Lands
McKinley
A. D. Puter
Tragedy in Greenburg as Perry kills children then himself
In Greenburg Pa on November 6 E J Perry former mayor shot his three children Elizabeth four, Richard six, Kenneth six then killed himself. Elizabeth died. Richard and Kenneth expected to recover. Perry reportedly sane before business worries and played briefly with baby Margaret. Grandmother away on visit.
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Greenburg
Elizabeth
Richard
Kenneth
E. J. Perry
Margaret
Mrs. Perry
Perry
May Not Show Leniency to Greek Traitor
Athens reports the government will not treat Lieutenant Tibaldos and his men as political prisoners after a mutiny. Senior officers and naval factions pressed for the extreme penalty to uphold discipline in the navy, despite earlier indications of political charges.
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Athens
Tibaldos
Aldrich Starts Campaign for Central Bank
Chicago reports Senator Aldrich opened his campaign favoring a central bank arriving to give informal talks to business men and bankers and to seek their cooperation in preparing banking and currency reforms at the National Monetary commission.
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Chicago
Aldrich
West
Hatonal Minesity Commission
Santa Fe Road Aims Blow at Southern Pacific
New York reports the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad plans to buy the Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Steamship line, led by Charles W. Morse. Financiers say the move is meant to blunt Southern Pacific control and enable Santa Fe to dominate shipments of Southern California fruit to New York.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Steamship Uint
Wall Street
Charles W. Morse
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Southern California
Denver swindle case coats gold cloud illusion by clairvoyant promoter
Mrs Anna Wheeler a mining promoter in Denver was convicted on three counts of fraud for duping poor women with a phantom clairvoyant claim. She alleged spirits showed gold clouds around victims and urged Nevada mining investments, resulting in hundreds of ruined savings. Victims, mainly laundresses, sought redress as Wheeler denied true clairvoyance and claimed investments turned sour.
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Denver
Colo
Anna Wheeler
Nevada
West Side Court
Mre*Wheeler
Wheeler
Lead
S. D
Wall Street
Black Hills
Monnett Brothers
Goldfield
McCotter
Throat Cut Killing Sparks Vigilante Pursuit in Washington
In Paseo Washington Patrick Cavenaugh was found dead with his throat cut from ear to ear. Jones McDoyle is chased by a posse near Wallula after an early saloon dispute. McDoyle allegedly grabbed Cavanaugh by the head and slashed his throat three times with a razor. Cavanaugh had claimed ownership of acreage near The Dalles.
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Paseo
Wash
Patrick Cavenaugh
Jones MecDoyle
Wallula
McDoyle
Cavanaugh
Dalles
Smugglers Sink British Gunboat After Capture
New Orleans reports that the British Honduras Gunboat Tatumbla was sunk in Port Cortez following a fierce clash with smugglers. The smugglers seized the sailors after the gunboat had captured them, adrifted them in an open boat, and scuttled the vessel. Most of the crew reached shore.
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New Orleans
British Honduras
Tatumbla
Port Cortez
Entire Village Condemned by Inspector
Seattle report states a village of four hundred was condemned by Sanitary Inspector Wilber after exposure to 105 shocks from a plague camp. Inhabitants will be removed and the area burned to curb drifting wooden shacks and beachcomber living.
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Seattle
Wilber
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Horace M'Kinley
Was. Wheeler
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