Klamath project and irrigation debate dominates meeting
Delegates gather at the convention with about 1000 attendees plus farmers from Mexico and the West. Discussion covers Malheur and Klamath irrigation plans to reclaim 200000 acres in Oregon, extending to California, with government backing and land possession for completion. Officials predict support from Congress and Pardee of California, while Parker hints reelection status remains uncertain. Numerous experts and sessions on irrigation, farming values, and regional water policy fill the program.
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Oregon
California
Klamath
Klamath Oregon
Fiemay
Riepenbebie
Foverner Pardee
Benater Cienk
Jury selection stalls as Patterson trial resumes
November court session reports jurors examined with only one seated as trial continues. Also in Portland a Native American man Louis Savage was found guilty of first degree murder in a separate case at the Grand Ronde reservation. Chicago markets show December wheat at 1.12 to 1.10 dollars and corn at 0.51 to 0.50 dollars.
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San Patterson
Foster Wachi MO
Grand Rende
Savage Ia
Maat
Mollalna
Delegates Weigh Rio Grande Valley Dam Plan
Engineers from the geological survey discuss bearing delegations to the Rio Grande valley irrigation project. Delegates from New Mexico Texas and Mexico meet to settle on a dam storing waters to reclaim land on both sides. Senator New Janda of Nevada and William Smythe withdrew from the race for president of the investigation congress in favor of Governor Pardee California likely to win unanimously.
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Geological Survey
Yetrri- Raton
New Mexico
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
Congress
Uklahama
Pardee
el Paso
New
New‘Janda
Nevada
William Smythe
California
Stubblefield Home for Widows and Orphans Dedicated
In Walla Walla on Nov 17 the Stubblefield home for indigent widows and orphans of Washington and Oregon was formally dedicated with Judge Ellis Pendleton and W P Winans recounting the late Joseph J Stubblefield's philanthropy Rev Olds opened the ceremony and the crowd heard brief remarks detailing the pioneer’s generosity First snow on Powder River country near Baker City reported later that night
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Walla Walla
Washington
Oregon
Arnoomby
Joseph J. Stubblefield
W. R. Ellis
Pendleton
W. P. Winans
Ywfeaf Brubblefield
A. BR. Olds
Baker City
Powder
Pewkin
Thin City
Port Arthur Surrender Expected Amid War Telegrams
A Rome to St Petersburg telegram reports Tsarist authorities plan to winter Port Arthur and surrender may occur as Japanese forces push toward the fortress. Dispatches describe 40,000 deaths and ongoing shelling, with Russian and Japanese movements and weather hindering operations.
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Lemaem
Rome
St Petersburg
Saya the Coeur
Port Arthur
Gas Explosion Destroys Flat in San Francisco
A gas explosion at the three story Washington and Leavenworth flat wrecked the building this morning. Inhabitant F. M. Bradley suffered probable fatal injures as a cigar ignited the gas. Several occupants were hurt and gas, flowing from a leak, filled the parlor overnight. Bradley, passing down stairs, was ignited as the blast hurled debris into the street.
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San Francisco
Gan Exaerion Almont
Washington and Leavenworth Streets
F. M. Bradley
Saevern
Bradley
Feeling Against Weber Tempony Incriminates Youre Auburn Fire Trial
Testimony shows J L Predom reached the Weber home minutes after the alarm and saw two urcations broken while Mose Predom described not seeing the defendant or Lime in the burning house. Pieeman Merrill heard movement in a room during furniture removal and Freeman Campbell found the mother daughter and son bodies near each other as the fire raged. The defense is facing growing incrimination and threats of drastic measures if unions and trial issues escalate.
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Auburn
White Nem
J. L. Predom
Weber
Mose Predom
Sreman
Pieeman Merrill
Freeman Campbell
Wwe
Royal visit grace London with city salute and academy progress
Charles and Singie arrive in London as King Charles and Queen Marie Amelia of Portugal are greeted by a city tribute at Guild Hall. Baker City reports the new St. Francia Academy is nearly complete at a cost of $100,000, designed to house 360 pupils and run by Sisters of St. Francis. In Dover New Jersey four plant workers suffocate while repairing a valve under the floor.
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Singie
London
King Charles
Queen Marie Amelia
Portugal
Guildhall
Baker's New Academy
Baker City
St. Francia Academy
Sisters of St. Francis
Dover
N. J
Suit for 880 790 Prominent cattlemen sued over contract
Wells Fargo & Co lodges a suit in district court against Henry C Rand Ora Haley and BHPF Saunders alleging a government contract of 098 790 to furnish cattle for the Blackfoot agency Montana. Rand allegedly secured the contract May 19 1994 and put Haley and Saunders in to provide security and share proceeds. The suit seeks recovery of 392 900 advanced and 89 700 warrant issue. Rand demanded 10 000 before endorsing the warrant. Other items note gambling arrests in Utah and California and a Philippine voyage by the transport Thomas with General Wade among passengers. New Orleans mint depot also reports shutdown due to bullion shortage.
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Blackfoot
Montana
Wells, Fargo & Co
Henry C. Rand
Ora Haley
BHPF
Saunders
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Itto
Rand
Curniah
Haley and Saunders
Horse Kicks Ranch Worker Leaving Man Severely Injured
Devin Carter was kicked by a horse at the John Crow reservation ranch, breaking the left cheek bone and driving it into the eye socket. He was unconscious and also suffered a broken left leg. Dr. T. M. Henderson attended the injured man and expects uncertain recovery.
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Devin Carter
Anthonys
Carter
John Crow
T. M. Henderson
Saym
White Carters
Seriou
Cen ow Steck Exchange retires from busy activity
The Cen ow Steck Exchange, a large San Francisco stock concern, announced its retirement from business today. It settled all contracts and paid liabilities. No reason was given for the retirement. The firm had earned profits in recent years despite a severe loss in a recent period, and business in food conditions was noted as improved.
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San Francisco
Cenow Steck Exchange
Fom
Mob Halts Chicago Chair Shipment at Board of Trade
Chicago November 17 The Board of Trade suspended activity at noon to observe a mob of several thousand supporters block wagons from the Johnson Chair Co as non union drivers attempted delivery to the Board building Police reinforcements finally freed the wagons amid street throwing.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Johnsen Chair Co
Mimiles
British delegate speaks at federation session in San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 17 a morning federation session heard addresses by British delegates. Delegate Wienall of London spoke on an envisioned grand international federation. A Slocum disaster inspired resolution was introduced condemning current steamboat inspection laws and many restrictions.
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San Francisco
Fedération
Wienall
London
Colfax Sheriff Sued Over Alleged Affection Alienation
A. L. Stewart filed a $45,000 suit in Colfax alleging that Joseph Canutt Whitman County sheriff alienated Mrs. Stewart’s affections. Both men are prominent politically and aged 55 to 60. Canutt has a wife and two sons.
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Colfax
Waah
A. L. Stewart
Joseph Cannwtt
Whitman County
Meridian Street Methodist Church Destroyed by Fire
Indianapolis reports fire swept Meridian Street Methodist church, the city’s largest church building and a key conference site. Wind threatens Marion Club and Indianapolis Telegraph Company structures toward the business district. later reports say the blaze is confined to the church. Geneva arbitration item follows.
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Indianapolis Teephone Company
Taft Heads Panama Mission and Geisha Deportation
Secretary of War Taft departs at 10:45 pm for a mission of investigation and reconciliation in Panama, traveling via the Southern states toward New Orleans. A reception is planned at Colon, with a canal party including Senor Obaldia and Admiral Walker. Also, the secretary of commerce and labor weighs deportation findings for geisha girls and a planned U.S. tour for the pair.
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Taft
Panama Republic
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Peninsula
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Colon
Canal Party
Senor Obaldin
Panama
William Nelson Cromwell
The
Republic
Admire Ul Walker
Canal Commission
Tim Eorelry
Wrehington
Secm
Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Immigration
United States
Hecker Resigns from Pantin Cone Committee
Hecker of Detroit resigns as a member of the Pantin cone committee. The resignation was offered and accepted by the president with regret.
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Hecker
Woshington
F. H. Hecker
Detroit
Hae
Hewitt
Tahermen battle restraint of trade suit in Kellingham
In restraint of trade news from Kellingham Washington dated November 17 the Tahermen have formed to oppose the Pacific Packing and Neer Importation company a corporation accused of restraint of trade. Federal authorities tax Sherman Act and the interstate Commerce commission are involved in the case
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Kellingham
Wash
Pacific Packing & Nee Imition Compminy
Wton
Sherman
Ete Allite Commerce
Prominent Merchant James D. OAmore Dies in New Orleans
In Louta on November 17 James D. OAmore, a wealthy diet tog merchant, died with heart disease listed as the apparent cause. New details reveal nerve-related factors may have contributed to the fatal collapse.
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Ot. Louta
Jamea D. Oamore
Ningelf
Fustuina's Tribute to Washington Monument
Prince Fe shumi, the personal representative of the mikado, laid a wreath on Washington’s tomb and planted a tree from Japan in a solemn ceremony attended by a subdued crowd in Washington on November 17.
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Fustuina
Washington
Prince Feshumi
Mist Bush remains shipped to New York from Hody of New York
In New York and San Diego reports dated November 17 describe misty travel terms. An oni shipped remains of Tandore Bush to New York tomorrow. Lord Carson to India leaves November 17. Lornd Corse to India leaves November 34. Lady Carson to winter engine. Memphia notes Lou Diem failed to lower the 2:01 record, with 2:01% time, on a fast track and fine weather.
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Hody of
Mist Bush
New York
San Diego
Cal
Tandore Bush
Lord Carson
India
Leondes
Memphia
Mov
Lou Diem
Motorman Burkner Killed in Fog Collision
Motorman Burkner killed after fog caused a rapid transit collision. Several passengers seriously injured as both cars were demolished. Burkner suffered fatal injuries including neck and leg breaks.
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Thattanooga
Rapid Lanch
Burkner
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