Glean Up Council Debates City Health and Curfew
City council discusses sanitation reports by Mayor Fee and Dr. W G Cole. Proposes ordinances banning keeping poultry inside fire limits and ventilating basements, plus curfew changes and street improvements. Chief Gurdane enforces curfew timing after sunset.
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Gurdane
Fee
W. G. Cole
East Oregonian
Chinatown
Portland
Seattle
Orient
Pendleton
Renn
Miners Disguise Lead to Sluice Box Raid at Mountain Hydraulic
Reno reports two crooks disguised as miners raided sluice boxes at Mountain Hydraulic Company and stole about 10000 dollars. They fled toward Tonopah where J. Kennedy was arrested and part of the stolen amalgam recovered.
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Reno
Mountain Hydraulic Company
Tonopah
J. Kennedy
Powers Ready to Meet Accusers in Goebel Murder Trial
Caleb Powers, facing his fourth trial for Governor Goebel's murder, says in Georgetown that Governor-elect Wilson cannot help him and that he will be ready to meet his accusers when the trial opens Monday.
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Caleb Powers
Georgetown
Goebel
Wilson
Powers
Telegraphers Strike Ends After 87 Days
Chicago reports official notice of end of telegraphers strike after 87 days involving 15,000 men. About 1,500 deserted and 6,000 found other work while 7,000 positions remain vacant. Estimated wage loss near 2.55 million dollars and company losses around 5 million.
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Chicago
InvWiges
Lusitania Due In New York Tonight
Wireless dispatches say the steamer Lusitania will reach New York tonight two hours ahead of its prior record. The ship carries 10 million dollars for American banks. Mrs Patrick Campbell offers enginemen 500 dollars if they beat the old record, weather permitting. Canadian Pacific stock dropped six points in late trading after a stagnant open.
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New York
Sustania
Patrick Campbell
Jewelry Store Robber Shot While Looting Goldfield Works
Reno reports W L Kline proprietor of a large jewelry store at Golkifield was shot through the head last night while robbing the Goldfield reduction works of 3000 dollars worth of amalgam. He was disguised as a negro and is dying. Authorities fear the Gardner mill may be robbed this week.
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Reno
W. L. Kline
Golkifield
Goldfield
Kline
Gardner Mill
Death of Walter Baker Blamed on Poison
In Boston on November 7 authorities confirm Walter Baker's death was caused by poison found in his stomach. Officials state it is clear he did not administer the poison himself and predict possible arrests tomorrow.
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Boston
Walter Baker
Flubman
Twenty Striking Operators Seek Reinstatement in Portland
About twenty telegraph operators who were on strike in Portland applied today to Chief Operator Robb of the Western Union and Durkee of the Postal for reinstatement. Their names were taken but none were asked to work this morning. Several were told no positions were open. The Portland local called off the strike last night.
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Portland
Robb
Western Union
Durkee
The
Postal
Sonoma county murderer A J Grill hanged at San Quentin
San Quentin November 7 A J Grill the Sonoma county murderer was executed today He appeared near collapse as the trap fell and he maintained his innocence to the end
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San Quentin
A. J. Grill
Sonoma County
Governor Gillette opposes extra session in California
Sacramento Nov 7 Governor Gillette stated he is opposed to calling an extra session of the California legislature to address the financial crisis. He said the situation is not permanent and expects adjustment within a few days.
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California
Sacramento
Gillette
Artesian Well Flow Measured at Blalock Farm
City Engineer Wilson inspected the new artesian well at the Blalock fruit farm yesterday. The flow was measured at 22 inches per minute or about 1,155,000 gallons in 24 hours with pressure of 60 to 70 psi. Water is warm but sweet and suitable for household use and irrigation.
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Wilson
Blalock
Waller
Hig
Walla Walla Bulletin
No Railroad Strike in England
London on November 7 reports no general railroad strike will occur. The dispute between the area and the companies is settled by agreements secured by Lord George, president of the British board of trade. All disputes will be settled by board of conciliation.
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England
London
Lord George
British Board of Trade
Board of Conclation
Union Pacific to quit coal business next year
Union Pacific announced in Chicago that it will exit the commercial coal business on January 1 next year. As a result, orders for construction of linen into fields held by independents have been sent out.
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Union Pacific
Chicago
Ducks and Geese Shot by Harney Party from Wagonroad
Wagonroad of Docks eight men led by L. L. Turley and William Griffin camped at Harney lakes and shot 112 ducks and 11 geese in eight hours. Their vehicle and camping gear limited further hunting, Baker City Herald reports.
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L. Turley
William Griffin
William Moeller
John Higby
L. L. Foster
Harney Country
Harney Lakes
Baker City Herald
Clowry Denies Truce With Western Union Operators
President Clowry of the Western Union denies that any truce has been made between the striking operators and the company. He states no agreement has been reached and the dispute continues unresolved.
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Clowry
New York
The
Western Union
Masons Strike at Bellingham
In Bellingham Washington on November 7 masons walked off the job to demand tear down and reconstruction of an alleged poorly built chimney.
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Bellingham
Wash
Pendleton Local in Fatal Bridge Collision
Pendleton local on the O R N collided with the Portland San Francisco express on a fog shrouded steel bridge in Portland. Frank Glass switchman was crushed between engine and tender and killed instantly. Little damage occurred to the trains.
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Pendleton
Frank Glass
Waas
Portland
Walnut Harvest by Thomas Prince Near Dundee
Thomas Prince of Dundee reports harvesting 12 to 18 tons of English walnuts this year. He has sold the crop at 18 cents per pound to eastern buyers.
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Thomas Prince
Dundee
Failure on Call for State Funds Causes Bank Collapse
The Tithe & Guarantee Trust Co. went into receivership afterJudge Wolverton ordered it. Liabilities reach 2,560,000 with assets near 2,662,000 plus trust funds. The Oregon Trust and Savings failure triggered the trouble, deposit shrinkage of about 500,000 followed. State Treasurer Steel sought 100,000 of state funds, secured by bonds. Principal assets include Commercial and Warquam buildings, timber lands, irrigation lands, and Deschutes bonds totaling 2.66 million, with mortgages on Marquam and fair-ground properties. Stockholders include W. M. Ladd and J Thornburn Ross. George H. Hill named receiver.
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Portland
Tithe & Guarantee Trust Co
Wolverton
Federal Court
Nathan Coy
Oregon Trust, and Savings Bank
Steel
Warquam
Benton County
Silverton
Umatilla
Morrow County
Fair Grounds
Fair Ground
W. M. Ladd
J. Thornburn Ross
Nathan and Coy
W. W. Reid
George H. Hill
Depositors Alarmed by Hillegas Appointment at Trust Bank
Portland report states Title and Guarantee Trust depositors oppose George H Hillegas as receiver. They criticize his prior official role and the bank’s transfer of collateral to the state treasurer to strengthen state security, leaving common depositors short. A meeting will be held in a few days to draft a complaint.
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Portland
Title & Guarantee Trust Company
George H. Hil Ag
Hill
Irrigon irrigation project led by Ross and associates
The Tithe Guarantee and Trust company drives the Irrigon irrigation effort, managed by J. Thornburn Ross and associates. Promoted through F. B. Holbrook and others, the project was started by the company and pushed forward by its leadership and partners.
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Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
Irrigon
J. Thornburn Ross and
City officer vows to clear red light district by year end
New Westminster B C November 7 reports a city peace commission discussion ends with a pledge to drive out all women from the red light district after December 31 and bar their return to the city.
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New Westminister
Poace Commission
Red Light District
Banks plan new cashier's checks in small denominations
Boise banks agree on issuing cashier's checks in denominations of 1 2 5 and 10 dollars. The checks will be secured by the issuing bank and all banks will accept them for payment of interest or principal on notes, says an exchange.
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Boise
Banker says condition 15 not bad in Inland Empire
Walla Walla financier W. H. Stine declares local conditions sound and expects no worry for the Inland Empire. He notes harvest money tied in wheat can cause temporary cash tightness but crops and prices are favorable, with national demand for coin driving the liquidity squeeze.
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W. H. Stine
Walla Walla
C. E. Roosevelt
Stine
First National Bank of
Washington
Oregon
National Civil Service Reform League Meets in Buffalo
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League began at the Tremont Troquois Hotel in Buffalo with Daniel C. Gilman presiding. Noted figures attend as debates loom on pensions for government workers and political activity limits for officials. A public session features Gilman Governor Hughes and Attorney General Bonaparte. Tomorrow elections will name officers and speakers discuss competitive examinations and reforms in Philadelphia.
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Buffalo
N. Y
National Civil Service Reform League
Daniel C. Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Troquois
Keep Commission
Adam
Gilman
Richard Henry Dana
Hughes
Bonaparte
Married Bogus European Count Reveals Fictitious Title
Naples reports Countess Di Castelmenarde once Edith Van Buren of New York secured separation from her husband after paying 4000 dollars to validate a title later shown to be bogus. It emerged the count had served a penal sentence and offered no defense. The countess is President Van Buren’s grand-niece.
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di Castelmenable
Naples
DI Castelmenarde
Mies
Edith van Buren
New York
van Buren
Robbers Blow Safe At Canova Bank
Robbers blew open the Canova bank safe this morning in Sioux City Indiana and obtained 8000 cash before fleeing. Police are in pursuit as investigators assess the break in at the Canova branch.
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Sioux City
Canova
8. D
Prominent statesman drowned in Dutch canal incident
Amsterdam reports the drowning of Minister of State Jenkheer van van Huys and his brother, Leek mayor, in a fogbound canal accident. Their wives also perished when their carriage toppled into the Hoogberk canal after the carriage slipped from the road.
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Amsterdam
Jenkheer van van Huys
Leek
Hoogberk
Death toll rises from Blucher wreck in Kell
At Kell in Germany on November 7, many bodies have been recovered from the wrecked school ship Blucher. Several injured victims of the explosion are dying, with the death toll mounting as rescuers toil.
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Kell
Germany
La Grande Banks Short on Cash
A Meacham wood dealer visiting Pendleton recounts selling 1900 worth of wood and attempting to cash a La Grande bank check there. The bank refused to cash or advance funds or accept the check as a deposit, forcing him to race the train back to Meacham with insufficient cash for a ticket.
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la Grande
Pendleton
Bheck
Meacham
Meacham Mill Closes Temporarily Over Cash Shortage
Meacham Lumber company shuts down Portland mill due to bank refusal to cash payroll checks during the money stringency. About 40 workers discharged as operations halt. mill formerly sawed 45,000 feet daily and shipped about two railroad cars, but could not obtain funds to cover current expenses.
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Meacham Mill
Becuse
Portland
Meacham Lumber Company
Laborers to Portland pass through La Grande with crews
Laborers aboard Engine No.5, off the Elgin construction, arrived in La Grande yesterday evening with 18 outfits of Greek laborers. The group departed for Portland on No. 6 last night.
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Portland
Elgin
la Grande
la Grande Star
Personal Taxes Show County Wealth Increase Across Classes
County residents report a broad rise in personal property values over last year, with total personal property up to 2,023,123 from 1,691,594. All classes rise except sheep, where stock values fall due to lowered county bonds to meet new range conditions, while sheep fetch higher prices this year.
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County Board of Qualization
Greeks Held for Robbery After Fracas
Police arrested a pair of Greek men last night amid a frenzied struggle over alleged robberies. One man claimed $500 stolen, later reduced to $40, while the other yielded $7.40 on search. Authorities doubt a serious robbery occurred.
Portland Sets 85 City and 25 County Precincts
County officials Lightner Barnes and Clerk Fields are drafting new precinct lines and may finish unofficially by week end. Formal county court action and an order will follow after holidays. Plan calls for 85 city and 25 outside precincts, an increase of 10 in the city and one outside. Twelve hundred sixty clerks will be needed for election operations.
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Portland
Lightner
Barnes
Fields
Oregon Daily Journal
Father Sherman Lectures Arrive in Albuquerque
Father Thomas Sherman, Jesuit lecturer, arrives in Albuquerque from New Mexico to deliver a course of lectures or missions as described by La Bandera Americans of Albuquerque. The East Oregonian notes the notable visit following recent talks at St Marys Catholic church in this city.
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Father Sherman
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Thomas Sherman
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Merger Includes 2000 Miles Across Midwest Rail Lines
Burlington stockholders authorize a merger of nineteen subsidiaries with about 2000 miles of track in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. The absorption aligns with company policy announced by J. H. Hit.
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Chicago
Bur-lington
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Hit
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