Burgess and Smythe Elected Leaders of Oregon Wool Growers
J. N. Burgess of Pilot Rock and T. P. Smythe of Pendleton were reelected president and secretary respectively of the Oregon Wool Growers Association for the coming year. George McKnight of Vale named vice president. Heppner entertained 160 flockmasters with a grand convention, while Pendleton won the bid to host the next gathering. The meeting pressed for a $1.50 coyote bounty, sought federal wool inspection, and urged no tariff changes on wool and hides.
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J. N. Burgess
Pilot Rock
Tan P. Smythe
Pendleton
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
George McKnight
Yaless
Heppner
Vale
William Shusher
Oregon
Lyle
Explosion in Brooklyn Gas Main Traps Fifteen Men
In Brooklyn on November 20 a gas main explosion buried about 90 workmen under a street manhole while repairing a water pipe. One man reportedly smoked a pipe. Windows shattered for blocks around as rescue efforts began.
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Brooklyn
St Francis Hotel Plans 20-Story Addition
San Francisco, Nov 20 plane for a 20 story addition to the St Francis hotel were approved. The expansion would heighten the building to become among the tallest on the Pacific coast and add 1050 rooms making it one of the world’s largest.
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San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Pacific Coast
Peter West Files Two Actions for Money
Peter West files two suits seeking money from Fred Kemper and Sabina W Wattenburger over a $50 note each. The note is nearly six years old and close to being voided by law.
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Peter West
Peter West Ted
Ome
Fred Kemper
Agana Sabina W. Wattenburger
617, 000,000 suit for damages
San Francisco, Navy, 26. Announc ing that the general conflagration would not have followed the earth quake if the water mass of the Spring Valley Water company had been properly placed in the ground, a $17,000,000 damage suit was filed in the United States circuit court today. The suit represents an aggregate of 7000 claims owned by 100 property owners. It is understood that shifting sections will be started against the local gas company for damages from leaking pipes on the wet day of the fire. The water company may demur to a higher court. A decision against the company would threaten its entire capital. One feature claims the water system was managed carelessly for private profit by directors and stockholders.
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San Francisco
Navy
Spring Valley Water Company
Uo Aelt
United States Circuit Court
Atlantic fleet held in reserve as Philippine squadron sails
The Pacific force under Admiral Sperry announces the Philippine fleet will depart December 1 for Colombo and Ceylon leaving the Atlantic fleet in reserve during the voyage. A column of infantry with artillery commanded by Colonel Alvin Glenn advances today against Moros near Malabank, signaling a broad push to disarm Moro tribes who have not acknowledged American supremacy.
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Manila
P. 1
Admiral Harriers
Colombo
Ceylon
Sperry
Alwin Glenn
Malabank
Crazy jealous man harms lover then ends life in Portland
Portland November 20 A case of jealous rage ends in tragedy as William Grandjean attempts to strike his sweetheart Carrie Swofford with a meat ax, chases her to a Terminal hotel room and then commits suicide with carbolic acid after being prevented from harming her by a waitress. Charlies Holman a revenue inspector was a Pendleton guest in the city on business.
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Portland
William Grandjean
Carrie Swofford
Terminal
Charlies Holman
Pendleton
Tamany questioned by Bryan in Commoner article
Bryan declares that Tammany Hall is either impotent or failed to help the Democratic party in New York. Murphy defends Tammany saying it did its best, leaving questions about the candidate, platform, and whether any New York democracy exists outside Tammany. The remedy suggested is to back a candidate or platform satisfactory to Tammany to insure victory.
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Lincoln
Tammany
Bryan
The
Commoner
Murphy
New York
New York York
First National Bank Closed in Fort Scott Kansas
The First National Bank of Fort Scott Kansas was closed by order of President Grant Hornaday. Washington authorities were asked to appoint a receiver. The liabilities are estimated at 100000 and assets at 90000. The failure’s causes were not announced. Hornaday said his private fortune will protect the depositors.
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Fort Scott
Kan
First National Bank
Grant Hornaday
Washington
Hornaday
Seven Die As Train Collides On Rural Rail Line
Seven section hands on the Chihawa Burlington and Quiet rail line were killed today when a suburban car collided with a hinder west of here near Chittgo.
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Chittgo
Chihawa
Burlington & Quitey
Here
Tiffin Man Robs Attica Store Safe In Broad Daylight
Veggemer Liew reported the safe of John Lelcox's general store at Attica was broken into today in broad daylight. He observed notes totaling about $6000 and cash around $2000 missing from the haul.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Veggemer Liew
John Lelcox
Attica
Imperial interview claims Kaiser reviles England and reshapes world aims
Publication purporting to quote Kaiser on board the Imperial yacht at Bergen portrays him denouncing England as traitor to the white race, predicting loss of colonies via Japan, inviting American fleet to New Zealand and Australia as rebuke to Britain, and outlining plans with Roosevelt to split the East and back China open door. He accuses Japan fomenting India unrest, notes Sino-German-US alignment, praises Mohammedan allies, and foresees a US-Japan war within a decade.
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London
W. B. Hale
Bergen
Norway
Century
England
Japan
New Zealand
Australia
India
Roosevelt
East
China
Germany
Othe
United States
White Mans
Russi
N P Agent McKenna Visits Pendleton in Light Mood
AW McKenna of Walla Walla representing the Northern Pacific visited Pendleton yesterday. He joked about business matters while touring the city and meeting local officials.
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BK. AW McKenna
Walla Walla
N. P
Pendleton
First Resigns in Face of Investigation over Edna Clark
In San Francisco on November 20 Father Payson, linked to the Edna Clark case, told vestrymen he had prepared his resignation and asked to be left in peace. The rector was propped in bed when questioned. Bishop Nichols may still order an investigation despite the resignation.
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San Francisco
Father Payson
Edna Clark
Chicago
William Nichols
Wells-Fargo raises rates on shipments in large lots
In San Francisco on November 26 notices posted at the Wells Fargo Express office announce an advance of 90 percent in rates for merchandise shipped between eastern and Pacific coast points in lots of 500 pounds or more. The move triggers a dispute with merchants and shippers who plan to contest the change before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane on December 5.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Express Company
Interstate Commerce
Lane
Baker City Boys Released On Own Recognizance
Edward and Harry Newton of Baker City were released on their own recognizance in Portland after being accused of counterfeiting. They could not furnish $1500 bail as the case moves to the grand jury.
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Portland
Edward
Harry Newton
Baker City
Pinchot Slated for Wilson's Cabinet Job
Washington November 29 It is stated on good authority that Gifford Pinchot chief forester has been offered the agricultural secretaryship in Taft s cabinet It is reported that Overton Price assistant forester will be Pinchot s successor
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Taft
Overton Price
Forester
Pinchot
Wholesalers Lose Stock in Idaho Swindle Seizures
A group of Idaho farmers and associates faced seizure actions as 19 head of horses were recovered and four animals killed during a suspected stock swindle. Stock tied to a Boise sale was moved to Pendleton under court supervision with receivership. George Lamb handled purchases from local victims as the case unfolds.
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M. C. Metz
A. C. Ruby
Idaho
Boise
Umatilla
Bert Wilson
Moscow
Winona Junction
M. C. Gray
Pullman
Wm. Chamberlain
Pendleton
Metg
W. L. Thompson
District Court
Palo Alto
Oaithenmatt
George Lamb
Barrett vows to honor pledge on Oregon senator fight
Athena Oregon November 19 A representative from this county C A Barrett says he will stay with his pledge and support Governor Chamberlain in the senator race. He argues the anti statement agitation aims to test strength of statement No 1 men and that most will remain loyal to their pledges. Barrett stresses honesty and defends Chamberlain as the popular choice while noting party loyalty and potential future legislative unity.
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Athena
Ore
East Oregonian
C. A. Barrett
Barrett
Chamberlain
Mr. Barrett
Oregon
French cruiser Conde grounded off Corsica during maneuvers
Paris reports the Conde was grounded off Jaccis Corsica during maneuvers and it is doubtful she can be saved. The incident occurred today with officials assessing salvage prospects and potential damage to the vessel.
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Paris
Conde
Jaccis
Corsica
Court rebukes defense in Ruef graft trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 20 the Ruef graft trial featured repeated court rebukes to defense attorney Act who vowed to prove that James Gallagher, the prosecution’s chief witness, is an arch partisan of the graft case. The session, marked by attempts to impeach Gallagher on minute points, was described as disastrous to Ruef.
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San Francisco
Calif
Court To Attorney Act
Ruef
Act
James Gallagher
Gallagher
Two Haas Guards Face Charges in San Francisco
Detective Burns filed charges against Charles Kelly and John Attridge, two Haas guards, in San Francisco on November 20. The prosecution hopes the hearing will reveal why the police department opposes graft prosecutions, signaling possible tensions between law enforcement and anti graft efforts.
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San Francisco
Burns
Charles Kelly
John Attridge
Haas
Two Die in Auto Crash Into Calumet River in Chicago
A fast car carrying four chauffeurs and four women guests swerved near a bridge and plunged into the Calumet River. Joseph Meyers and Marguerite Atkins drowned, while the other six occupants were rescued. The Nov 20 incident near Chicago details the fatal accident and rescue efforts.
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Chicago
Calumet River
Joseph Meyers
Marguerite Atkins
Governor-Elect Cosgrove in Serious Condition
Paso Robles November 20 Governor-elect Cosgrove remains seriously ill with Bright's disease showing no meaningful improvement. Early signs suggested improvement but patient health has deteriorated, causing concern among family and supporters.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Cosgrove
Hele
Bright
Sailor as an Aborigine Terrorizes Neighbors
Carl Peterson a sailor claiming to be an original aborigine dressed in a bedsheet and war paint caused alarm on Clement Street and 15th Avenue yesterday morning. He roamed shouting while churchgoers stayed indoors until police officer George Ryan captured him after a three block chase and he was detained at the hospital.
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Carl Peterson
Clement Street
Harry Beresford
165Th Avenue
Park
George Ryan
Peterson
Sabor
Presbyterians Hold Silver Tea at Lewis Street Home
A silver tea by the ladies of the Presbyterian church will be given this morning at the home of Mrs William Temple on Lewis street. The public is invited to attend.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Willam Temple
Lewis Street
Publisher Fined for Falsifying List in Chicago
Edward C. Babcock, publisher of the Breeders' Guide at 474 Fifty-fifth Street, Chicago, pleaded guilty to making a false subscription list to obtain second class mail privileges. He was fined $100.
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Edward C. Babcock
Breeders’ Guide
Fifty-fifth Street
Chicago
Wheat sales in Umatilla county with mixed quality
Wheat growers in Umatilla county sold several crops yesterday and Wednesday at 75 to 80 cents a bushel. The typical price hovered around 76 cents, with first class grain fetching up to 80 cents and poorer qualities lower. Among those selling all or most of their crop were J. Q. Peebler, Elmer Lowe, George Nessay, and A. Hampton.
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Umatilla
Longmire Springs Bought for $50,000 by Snell and Dickson
Judge William H. Snell and George H. Dickson have paid 50 000 dollars in cash for Longmire springs in Washington and 30 acres of adjoining land. They plan rapid development to create a great summer mecca for tourists.
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Longmire Springs
William H. Snell
George H. Dickson
Washington
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