Chinatown Sleeping Room Ordinance Passed in City Council
A Chinatown sleeping room size law was approved setting minimum space of 650 cubic feet per room with a window or transom, carrying a $50 fine or 10 days jail for violations. The vote passed with Renn opposing. The meeting also granted liquor licenses, approved levee project bills, and paid interest on levee bonds.
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Renn
Third Ward
Chinatown
Police Committee
Newport Company
Byers’ Mill
Mayor Johnson Skips Bryan Dinners Amid Silent Support
Cleveland reports Mayor Tom Johnson will not attend the Bryan dinner in Washington nor the Commercial club dinner in Kansas City. He declares support for Bryan though he declines to appear. J. J. Hill refuses to attend, citing Johnson's alleged pro corporation stance.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Bryan
Washington
Commerceial Club
Kansas City
J. J. Hill
Tom Johnson
Hill
Alaska delegates brace for lively republican convention
Seattle November 14 The Alaska territorial convention in Juneau will elect six delegates and six alternates to the 1908 Republican National Convention. Governor Hoggatt faces strong opposition from Nome and Fairbanks delegates who favor home rule and oppose self government. The convention is expected to indorse Roosevelt for a third term and may nominate Tom Cale for the national ticket while keeping him detached from partisan politics.
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Seattle
Alaska
Republican Territorial Convention
Juneau
W. B. Hoggatt
Nome
Fairbanks
Hoggatt
Thieves Rob Postoffice in Portland Bank Rate Heist
Four masked men raided Branch Post Office No. 2 in Portland last night, taking $17.50 in cash after forcing entry at Fiyerley’s store. They restrained the proprietor, Byerley, and then grabbed his gold watch before fleeing.
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Portland
Postoffice No. 2
Fiyerley
Byerley
Negro Arrested in Vancouver Murder Case
Roger Vinnette, a black man recently released from a city chain gang, was arrested in Vancouver charged with the murder of seven year old Clementina Nahu. He reportedly confessed to past prison time in many states and had recently been released from a Texas jail for stabbing a man before heading north.
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Vancouver
Texas
B. C
Roger Vinnette
Clementina Nahu
Vinnette
U. S. Seizes Tobacco Test Case in Trust Fight
Norfolk November 14 government seizes 8,750,000 cigarettes in transit from American Tobacco to British American Tobacco in a case to be heard today in federal court. The action is a test of new government methods to curb trusts and alleges the British American firm was created to defeat U S laws and promote unlawful contracts and conspiracies, with William W Harris linked to American Tobacco and maintaining a New York office.
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Norfolk
American Tobacco Company
New York Banks Accused of Withholding Texas Reserves
Congressman Garner of Texas says New York banks refuse to return Texas balances after the panic. He notes Texas banks deposited funds at six percent as a reserve, but the balance remains, while New York banks lend cash to Texas banks at forty percent. Cortelyou traveled to New York to demand three and a half million dollars be deposited for redistribution in the south and west.
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Garner
Texas
Cortelyou
New York
Washington
Congressman Garner
Caartelyou
Ballet Dancer Dies On Stage After Heart Attack
Elviret Giordana a member of the ballet in Mignon at Ye Lib theater Oakland collapsed from heart disease during the last ensemble of the first act. She continued dancing until the curtain fell and then died as the curtain dropped. The audience remained unaware of the tragedy.
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Tei
San Francisco
Entertaining Methodists in Portland at meeting
Numerous bishops and officials gather in Portland for the annual meeting of the Methodist board of home missions and church extension. About one million dollars will be expended during the five day session. Dr. Robert Forbes leads as acting corresponding secretary. Meetings start this afternoon at 2 with a reception for visiting dignitaries tonight.
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Portland
Methodist Board of Home Missions and Church Extension
Robert Forbes
Board of Home Missions
Oregon Ducks Ready for Seattle Showdown
Eugene Oregon Navy 14 The University of Oregon football team departs for Seattle to face Washington this Saturday. Gordon Moores remains in poor condition from the previous win over Oregon Aggies and may miss the game, potentially depriving Oregon of its best kicker.
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Eugene
Navy
University of Oregon
Seattle
University of Washington At
Gordon Moores
Oregon Aggies
Oregon
Market Dull With Minor Shifts Including St. Paul Drop
New York stock market opened dull with few changes. St. Paul fell four points while most issues showed little movement amid a quiet trading session.
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New York
St. Paul
Woodmen Acquire Denver Bonds Amid High Rates
John Pattison reports a Denver meeting of Woodmen of the World head managers where bond sellers overwhelmed them. Cities from Portland to Chicago offered bonds, with Chicago at 4 7 8 percent. Pendleton bonds were passed over for Denver at six percent below par. Wide demand signals extensive western improvements and a need for funding new enterprises.
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The
Woodmen of the World
Denver
John Pattison
Colfax
East Oregonian
City of Chicago
Pendleton
Pacific Coast
Pattison
Chicago
St. Joseph
Salt Lake
Ogden
Spokane
Portland Council Votes to Set Up City Laboratory
A statement by Dr Ralph Matson state bacteriologist that plague control needs proper gear prompted Portland officials to approve 2500 dollars for a laboratory to inspect all rats at his office. The facility will be installed at the Oregon State Medical College in Portland.
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Portland
Ralph Matson
Oregon State Medical College
Bradley Case Resumed as Jury Likely By Night
Washington November 14 The Bradley case was resumed today and a jury will probably be completed before night The defense has exhausted all but three peremptories and the state nine remain Both sides seek liberal juror requirements as jury selection continues on the high profile trial pressuposed to end tonight
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Washington
Bradley
Northwest Cities In Good Shape With Clearing House Efforts
In northwest cities except Pendleton, clearing house associations have formed to aid the public with certificates while banking and business interests unite to protect local finances. Travel and reports say conditions are normal with steady business in Boise Baker City Welser La Grande Walla Walla Lewiston Colfax Pullman Spokane Wallace and other inland centers. Real estate sales and improvements continue, and only Oregon’s holiday proclamation hints at any stringency.
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Northwest
Pendleton
Boise
Baker City
Welser
Slasher vandal trashes Fleming home in Hood River
Hood River Oregon November 14 police seek clue after a man dubbed Jack the Slasher smashed all furniture crockery and window glass in the home of newly married Mr and Mrs William Fleming He sprayed carbolic acid on items and cut shoes and carpet leaving the couple with no idea who attacked them.
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Hood River
Ore
Jack the Slasher
William Fileming
State Board OKs Sale of Bend Irrigated Lands
The Oregon State Land Board authorized Deschutes Irrigation & Power Co to sell 2422 acres near Bend for 69785 dollars. It also approved a 1612 foot 56 inch wooden stave inverted siphon across Power’s Butte creek to irrigate land under state contract, with head of 56 feet and an estimated siphon cost of 10000 dollars.
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Salem
State Land Board
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company
Bend
Power's Butte
Prineville
Crook County
Tragedy after fall from interurban car near Freewater
Joe Givens Freewater fruitgrower died after leaping from a moving interurban car as it slowed near Freewater. He suffered ruptured injuries in the fall and underwent surgery at Walla Walla hospital but could not recover. Funeral services will be held at the Baptists church.
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Walla Walla
Joe Givens
Freewater
Walla Walla Hospital
Umatilla Forms Clearing House for Local Currency
Citizens of Umatilla vote to create a clearing house committee James Pound J W Duncan and A B Stephens to issue small denomination certificates backed by O R N pay checks Denominations set at 6 10 and 20 The move aims to ease temporary currency stringency and serve locals including O R N employees with about 20000 monthly payroll
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James Pond
J. W. Duncan
A. B. Stephens
Clearing House Committee
Umatilla
James Pound
O. R. & N. Company
Fire destroys Rodman Storage warehouse and stock
Fire at Salt Lake warehouse and barn causes about 190000 dollars in visible losses. Thirty nine horses and ten grayhounds are reported injured. The Rodman Storage company is the affected property, with significant livestock and structure damage noted in the blaze.
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Salt Lake
Rodman Storage Company
National Cash Register Lays Off 2000 Employees
Cincinnati, Nov. 14. The National Cash Register company laid off 2000 employees today due to inability to secure funds to meet its payroll.
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Cincinnati
National Cash Register Company
Explosion at Hercules nitroglycerin plant kills two
Two men die and three are injured when a blast wrecks the Hercules nitroglycerin factory in Bradner Ohio yesterday. Emergency crews cordon the site as investigators probe the cause and assess damage to the facility and surrounding area.
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Bradner
Ohio
Umatilla County Men Elected Leader of Woolgrowers
Umatilla county and Heppner men were elected to top posts at the state woolgrowers convention in The Dalles. J E Burgess was re-elected president, Dan P Smythe as secretary and treasurer, and George Curin of Heppner was named vice president. New advisory boards were chosen for eastern and western divisions and the Heppner reserve. The association plans a January 1908 drive against coyotes using poison, rifles, and traps with notices to neighbors and compliance with state law. The convention, described as the most successful since the group formed, featured talks on eradicating coyotes and reports from Burgess and Smythe.
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Umatilla County
State
Woolgrowers’ Association
Dalles
J. E. Burgess
Dan P. Smythe
George Curin
Heppner
Bluemountai
Cascade
Gwinn
Umatilla County Woolgrowers’ Association
Heppner Association
Sheep Commission
Woolgrowers' Convention
Celilo
Pardon legality questioned by Kentucky Assembly members
Georgetown Ky Nov 14 Democratic members of the 1960 Kentucky General Assembly appear in court at the summons of Prosecutor Franklin. He seeks to address Powers contention that Goebel was not legally elected and that Taylor’s pardon to Powers is legal. Franklin asked until tomorrow to prepare response.
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Georgetown
General Assembly
Goebel
Franklin
Taylor
Powers
Telegraph Manager Missing in Oregon City Mystery
Oregon City report says DO. J. Wil bur, manager of the Postal Telegraph office, disappeared three days ago. Authorities fear drowning in the Willamette River as no trace of him has been found despite normal accounts. In Walla Walla, Deputy Sheriff Allen Byrnes was accidentally shot while handling a coal scuttle, the revolver discharging and causing a fatal wound above the left eye.
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Oregon City
DO. J. Wilbur
Willamette River
Walla Walla
Allen Byrnes
Wallula
Seventeen Guests Injured in Santa Fe Hotel Fire
Seventeen guests at the Santa Fe Hotel in Mire near Cleburne Texas were injured just after midnight when they leaped from a second story window to escape a blaze. Navy personnel assisted in rescue efforts and treated victims at the scene. Local authorities investigated the cause as fire safety concerns prompted warnings for hotel proprietors.
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Mire
Cleburne
Texas
Navy
Santa Fe
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