Eastern Oregon mountain reserve plan sparks debate
Delegates in Oregon discuss creation of a mountain forest reserve in the Strawberry Mountains with emphasis on avoiding mining and timber restrictions. Secretary details exclusions of town sites and school lands and plans for eventual perpetual protection while addressing local opposition and land titles. The Interstate irrigation convention and federation meetings coincide with the regional discussion.
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Gwrre
Oregon
Interior Department
Aitcchcock
Hine Mountain
Addi Fm
Wey Reserve
Extraordinary Storm Shrouds Melbourne and Sydney
A special from Sydney reports an extraordinary dust storm in Victoria and New South Wales. Melbourne was darkened at noon on Friday as balls of fire set fires in several buildings. Panic spread among residents who feared the world was ending. A red dust cloud loomed over Sydney and island towns.
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London
Daily Mail
Sydney
Victoria
New South Wales
Melbourne
Campaign to halt tuberculosis in crowded New York districts
In New York a Charity Organization Society drive will send lecturers to tenement areas addressing residents in multiple languages to curb tuberculosis spread, focusing on the high death rate in the Negro community. In Indianapolis a drug trial opens as Dr. Joseph Alexander faces charges tied to a grand jury probe of cemetery grave robberies. In Richmond shareholders of the Atlantic Coast Line plan to finalize control of the Louisville and Nashville after a recent purchase, stirring rail and financial anticipation.
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New York
Origanization Society
Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph Alexander
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Alexander
Grand
Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line
Louisville & Nashville Road
Anarchists claim Rubino spy plot paid by Belgian gov
In Brussels a meeting of anarchists rejected Rubino as a spy. A committee said he was employed by the Malian embassy in London and paid by the Belgian government to stage a false assassination attempt on King Leopold to revive royal popularity.
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Brussels
Rubino
London
Leopold
Former MP Arrested in Brussels Over Assassination Plot
James Kerr Bearne, former chairman of the independent labor party and MP, was arrested in Brussels on suspicion of involvement with Rubino's attempt to assassinate King Leopold. He was later identified, released, and filed a complaint with the British legation.
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Brussels
Rubino
James Kerr Bearne
Independent Labor Party
Whe
Leopold
Kilauea Erupts Violently in Hawaii
Honolulu reports Kilauea on Hawaii Island in the most violent eruption in 20 years. A Dole administration note states an extra session of the territorial legislature is convened following arrivals of the Oregon and New York agents from Honolulu.
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Dole Calis
Honolulu
Kilauea
Hawaii
Oregon
New York
Dole
Houston Carnival Week Lights up City for Festivities
Houston Texas November 17 carnival week underway with streets decked in holiday attire and a street fair plus entertainment features planned. Many visitors are already in town and a large crowd is expected as the week progresses.
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Houston
Texas
Gompers Charged With Misusing His Office
New Orleans sees a convention storm as Sheridan moves to investigate claims by Shaffer of the Iron and Steel Workers that Gompers misused office duties. Rules are suspended, a committee appointed, and Shaffer hints Sheridan aims to succeed him as president.
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Shaffer
Theron and Steel Workers
Gompers
New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Sheridan
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers’ Union
Iron and Steel Workers
Wheeling
Wilson
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers
Cross-Examination of President John Mitchell in Scranton
President John Mitchell faced a lengthy cross-examination by operators’ attorneys in Scranton Pennsylvania on November 17. He resisted questions about endorsing other labor groups and acknowledged potential coal price effects from miners’ demands. An attorney insultingly termed union treatment a foretaste of hell, prompting Mitchell to ignore the remark as tension rose in the courtroom.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
McVeireh
Mitchell
McVeigh
Dynamiter’s Frightful Work at Burning Depot
A Nashville or Birmingham era report states ten dynamite charges exploded at 4 am during a depot fire. Merchant James Hall and contractor Thomas Whitefield were killed. State Senator Spears and Mrs Hardie Cornell were fatally injured. ten others seriously injured. Two freight trains on a siding wrecked. six crew members injured. A hotel and ten stores facing the depot were wrecked. Night operator failed to warn of dynamite in the storehouse.
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Birmingham
Hell City
Southern Railway
James Hall
Thomas Whitefield
Spears
Hardie Cornell
Hold Seven Men Captive Belief on Tiburon Island
James McCuen of Hermosillo says a Seri Indian on a cattle ranch told him seven white men are held prisoner on Tiburon Island. Among those named are Lieutenant R. E. L. Robinson and his partner Logan of Cleveland, who went to the island a decade ago and never returned, and Captain Porter of San Francisco.
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Los Angeles
James McCuen
Hermosillo
Mex
Tiburon Island
R. E. L. Robinson
Mr. Logan
Cleveland
Porter
San Francisco
Across the Atlantic Messages From Europe Reported
Halifax reports the Italian warship Carlo Alberto constantly receiving complete messages from across the Atlantic Ocean. Marcon declined to speak publicly until presenting a full history of his success.
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Europe
Halifax
Grace Haydiepatch
Carlo Alberto
Atlantic Ocean
Marcon Today
Famous pottery burns in Stockton fire
The Brick and Pottery Company works in Stockton California were totally destroyed by fire this morning. It was the most famous establishment in the West and produced Rekston ware by a secret process. Elder Blakley passed the secret to his son John Blakley on his death bed.
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Rekston
Stockton
Cal
Brick and Pottery Company
John Blakley
Blakley
Wife of Murder-Acquitted Husband Seeks Six Month Divorce
Mrs Roland Mollineux arrived in Sioux Falls and took a hotel apartment, planning a six month separation to obtain a divorce from her husband who was recently acquitted of murder.
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Sioux Falls
Roland Mollineux
Parlor Matches Barred in Greater New York
New York fire officials will prohibit the sale of parlor matches after January 1 to curb fires. Inspector Murray cites about 1300 fires last year caused by parlor matches, costing eight lives.
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New York
Greater
Murray
Second Trial for James Wilcox in Nellie Cropsey Murder
Elizabeth New Jersey November 17 Court opens with James Wilcox facing a renewed homicide trial for Nellie Cropsey’s 1890s murder. Wilcox, son of former Sheriff Thomas Wilcox, previously faced a death sentence after a circumstantial case and mob fears.
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James Wilcox
Elizabeth
N. J
Nellie Cropsey
Wilcox
Thomas PF. Wilcox
William H. Crosby
Roy Crawford
Miss Olive
Nellie
Carrie Cropsey
New York
Carrie
Crawford
Olive
Mins Carne
Miss Carrie
Mins Nellie
Cir
Pasquotank River
Supreme Court
Ovation for San Francisco Mayor at Chicago event
Chicago news notes Mayor Schmitts arrival amid a large labor demonstration and evening parade. A significant volunteer band and reception planned, with letter carriers crediting him for Congressman Loud’s defeat in a feature event.
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Loud
Chicago
Schmitts
San Francisco
Munlcime
Alfalfa and Wheat Irrigation Boosts in Baker County
Baker County resident Henry K Fisher reports irrigation benefits from a 40 acre field previously in wheat yielding 30 bushels per acre. This year two alfalfa cuttings produced about 200 tons valued at four dollars per ton, with hay costs at 1.26 per ton including cutting and stacking. Fisher plans Grass cultivation and will attend the Portland convention to advocate national irrigation works.
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Baker County
Henry K Fisher
Democrat
Mr. Fisher
Portland
Fight of the Typographical Union in Los Angeles
The Typographical Union of Los Angeles presses a long running battle with the Los Angeles Times. The international committee orders all Federated Trades Councils to join the fight as it escalates to broad national proportion.
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International Typographical Union
Low Angeles
Typographical Union of
Cal
Low
New Deserts Striking Engineers Refuse Vessel Departure
The Geo W Elder of the Oregon Railway and Navigation line, in Portland, faced a fresh crisis as replacement engineers from the East refused to depart with the ship. Cargo in port now at risk as perishable goods press the schedule, shocking owners and delaying the voyage.
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Portland
East Oregonian
Geo. W. Elder
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Ocean
Vonset
SOA
Revolution Losing Ground in Isthmus Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Panamanian turmoil as General Perdomo gains in the Isthmus area. Admiral Casey says the Colombian government has 1600 troops along the railroad line and more arrive daily. Marines are ordered to withdraw and embark tomorrow.
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Perdomo
Panama
Washington
Admiral Casey
Cranell Peroma
Queen Luokaon Arrives in San Francisco After Crown Lands Saga
Queen Luokaon arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu amid calls for the Republican Party to fund Prince Cupid’s election. The dramatic report notes her intent to seek Washington support to press her claim and regain the crown.
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Queen Li
Republican Party
Prince Cupid
San Francisco
Luoukaon
Honolulu
Vonece
Washington
Banda
Pardons and Pardons: Geer's Comparative Report
Governor Geer presents a detailed comparison of pardons and commutations issued during his term. The report covers 32 years and includes names, dates, and counts, highlighting totals and trends for the state legislature. A later note recalls a fatal steam pipe explosion involving William Morrison, adding a tragic incident to the historical record.
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K Vaerh
Geer
Pennoyer
Penhoyer
Lord Or Lan
Tord
South Pole Mine Expands Operations and Plans Price Increase
The South Pole Mine employs a large crew and has increased production from the last two weeks. Management, led by Willie, expects price hikes for stark within weeks as the North Pole claim shows strong potential. The company highlights 4041 feet of claimed ground and showcases ore through T Oebagen and Hartman offices.
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South Pole
Willie
North Pole
T Oebagen
Hartman
Alatrant
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