Salem Jury Deadlock Signals Release of Strike Defendants
In Salem Massachusetts on October 2 defense lawyers warned that wholesale juror refusals to qualify may force discharging Joseph Ettor Arturo Giovannitti and Antonio Caruso charged with the murder of Anna Lopizzo in the Lawrence strike. District Attorney Attwell suspects intimidation tied to threats from the Industrial Workers of the World and black bond letters. William D Haywood attended court as tension rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Taliamen
Joseph Ettor
Arturo Giovannitt
Antonio Caruso
Anna Lopizzo
Lawrence
Talesmen
Attwell
Industrial Worker of the World
William PD. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Lynching of Wigfall by Convicts at Rawlins Penitentiary
In Cheyenne on October 2, Frank Wigfall a Black man who assaulted elderly Julia Higgins in Rawlins the previous Monday was lynched by convicts inside Rawlins state penitentiary. Wigfall had been captured and jailed, a mob had surrounded the jail but was dispersed before the lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Frank Wigtall
Julia Higgins
Rawlins
Wistall
Wigtfall
Wigfall
Jewel theft from Mrs Valentine resolved by confession
In San Francisco on October 2 a seven year old jewel theft case worth $15000 was cleared by the confession of one of two men arrested in Los Angeles. A conductor named Wilson and motorman Sommers allegedly took the diamonds from a streetcar and split the proceeds after finding the jewel case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franccisco
Los Angeles
J. J. Valentine
Wella-Fargo Express
Mra Valentine
Wilson and Sommers
Wilson
Sommers
San Francisco
Riot Ends in Deaths and Injuries at Lisbon Festivities
In Lisbon on October 2 a fracas tied to Don Juan Perea’s midweek festivities left five dead and twenty injured. Royals and republicans clashed over politics and used automatic pistols and stilettos as a militiary company was summoned to restore order.
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Lisbon
Don Juan Perea
Melgace
Miliia
Mississippi legislator Cavett launches cotton campaign fund
New York reports Emmet Cavett of Macon Mississippi a member of the Mississippi legislature started a cotton campaign fund for Wilson and Marshall. Cavett donated a 499 pound bale of cotton and expects major Mississippi cotton growers to give bales to raise money for the national fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emmet Cavett
Macon
Miss
Mississippi
Wilson and Marshall Campaien Fund
Sulzer Leading Dix In Democratic Gubernatorial Race
Congressman William Sulzer leads Governor Dix for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination at the state convention in Syracuse New York. Tammany deny Charles F Murphy will intervene at the last moment.
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Syracuse
William Sulzer
Dix
Tammany Men
Charles F. Murphy
Dixon Clashes With Committee in Campaign Probe
Washington Oct 2 Jas J Cannon president Fourth National Bank of New York testified he audited the late Cornelius N Bliss treasurer of the Republican campaign in 1904. He knew nothing of 1904 or 1908 contributions. Senator Dixon clashed with the committee and admitted soliciting funds for the progressive cause. He demanded a deeper probe and denied keeping books. He said the movement rose from popular effort and claimed allies bought delegates was denied.
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Washington
Jas
J. Cannon
Fourth National Bank of New York
Connate
Cannon
Cornelius N. Bliss
Dixon
Roosevelt
Wilson
Woman's Rivalry Refined by Rival Clothes Ambition
A witty observation notes that a woman's rival is another woman striving for superior attire. It frames competition through fashion, suggesting social scrutiny and personal pride drive wardrobe choices and status.
Gompers to Testify in Iron Workers Trial
Indianapolis date line reports may end jury in the conspiracy case of 48 members of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Samuel Gompers and William J. Burns were ordered to report as witnesses as defense and prosecution notify their lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Tridge and Structural Iron Workers
Umatilla County Aids Wilson Campaign Fund
Umatilla county Wilson supporters contribute to the Wilson Marshall campaign with 260 dollars raised by J H Raley for the state fund. Letters itemize donor names and amounts with total 260 dollars. additional local league subscriptions to follow via J W Maloney and James Johns Jr. secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Wilson
Wilson- Marshall
Jackson
Oregon
J. H. Raley
Chas. S&s. .Jackson
Wilson and Marshall Campaign Fund
Portland
Towlt
W. Kh. Campbell
Clark Wood
Ht. J. Slater
T. J. Means
M. L. Morrison
A. Bo Mekwen
Louis Sehell
T. D. Taylor
J. Roy Raley
G. M. Rice
C. BH. Carter
C. J. Smith
W. IF. Matlock
James Maloney
Wm. Blakeley
T. J. Tweedy
Leon Cohen
Wilson-Marshall League
J. W. Maloney
James Johns, Jr
Yale Professor predicts long human life span
Indianapolis October 2 Professor Irving Fisher of Yale addressed the national conservation congress stating that time will come when centurians are in the prime of life and living to a century and a quarter will be common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Irving Fisher
Yale
National Conservation Congress
September Rainfall Below Normal In County
Official weather observer E. F. Averill reports September rainfall at 0.22 inches versus a normal 0.77 inches. Earlier months showed excess, and the September deficit does not offset the year’s overall above average by about two inches.
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E. F. Averill
Government to issue mutton promotion bulletin for cheaper meat
A Washington publication notes the agriculture department plans a nationwide bulletin to promote mutton as a cheap, wholesome meat. The Carmers' bulletin will feature many recipes and be distributed widely, possibly under congressional frank. Representative Mondell backs the effort, aiming to boost mutton demand and improve prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washeton
Department of Agriculture
Carmers
Frank
Mondell
Wyoming
West
Urge Bourne 10 Run for Senator in Oregon
A petition with 15 000 signatures urging United States Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr to run for re election was filed at Satem Oregon on October 2. The filing signals continued support for Bourne in the race for the Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urge Bourne
Satem
Ore
United States
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Tod
Americans killed by Mexican rebels report from Mexico City
Advices from Mexico City say the American Vice Consul Allen McCaus han of Durango has been murdered by Mexican rebels. It is reported that Herbert L. Russell and Mr Cliffe, all Americans, were murdered at San Juan Tuviche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Allen McCaushan
Durango
Herbert L. Russell
Mr. Cliffe
San Juan Tuviche
John J. Lesnen Company Paid $40,000 Dividends in 1907
Tocoma October 2 John H Bullock president of the John J Lesnen Company of Nome testified the firm paid 40000 dividends on 50000 capitalization in 1907 He is on trial with Charles E Foster Houston of the Pueblo Coast Coal Company charged with conspiring to defraud the government in coal contracts at Alaskan army posts Bullock denied government claims he consulted with Captain Jarvis over coal bids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocoma
John H. Bullock
John J. Lesnen
Nome
Lans
Charles FE. Huston
Pueble Coast Coal Company
Bullock
Jarvis
Roosevelt meeting causes a crowd stir in Hickory NC
Salisbury NC Oct 2 Colonel Roosevelt faced a crowd fidget when a speech attempt failed. Earlier he was locked out of his car, poorly dressed, and rode on the platform in cold air for about 20 minutes before his plight was noticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Roosevelt
Hickory
North Carolina
Oil scion testimony links big donors to Roosevelt fund
Washington Oct 2 Verification of John D Archbold s testimony that Standard Oil contributed 100000 to Roosevelt s 1904 campaign was given by George Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee in 1908 Sheldon said the contribution was under Archbold s name Other contributions were from J Pierpont Morgan Henry Frick and George Gould each of 1000n
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Senate
Champuien
George Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Sheldon
Archbold
J. Pierpont Morgan
Henry Frick
George Gould
Marquard Key to Giants World Series Plans
New York fans expect Rube Marquard to be a leading pitcher for the Giants in the world series against Boston. Manager McGraw has rested him to recover his form, and plans to have him at peak efficiency for the series. Marquard, worn after a long stretch, is now training hard in private to reclaim his top pitching level.
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New York
Wmong
Marquard
Giants
Boston
McCgraw
Dow
McGraw
Nank deposits in Oregon grow rapidly
Salem Oregon October 2 according to a statement by State Bank Examiner Wright deposits in Oregon banks since September 1 last year rose by 7,863,370.76 to 12,019,686.70 while loans and discounts increased by 6,832,264.68 to 82,712,626.48 as of the call on September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Wright
Indians to control their own funds under new order
Washington october 2 liberalize the rules governing the moneys of individual indians and encourage independence to the utmost the order from commissioner valentine of the indian bureau revokes april circular on superintendent responsibility and directs funds be turned over to individuals for their use with authority to spend in emergencies without washington approval and monthly pensions largely discouraged
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Valentine
Indian Bureau
Inchang
Snow Breaks In Maine Grain Yet Fathers Lose
Presque Isle Me Oct 2 Snow storms in the last 24 hours reduce farmer losses in this area. Damp snow weighed down fruit trees breaking many and damaging standing grain. Telegraph wires are down in numerous spots.
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Presque Lele
Navigable Waters Open To Hunters In California Case
San Francisco October 2 The state supreme court ruled that navigable waters of California are open to all hunters and fishermen regardless of land ownership through which they flow in the case BE H Forestier versus Frank Johnson. Forestier owned land on the Napa river known as Flys Bay where high tide waters cover land and Johnson was driven off while hunting and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Culifornia
State Supreme Court
BE. H. Forestler
Frank Johnson
Forestier
Napa River
Balkans War Likely as Turkish Forces Mobilize
Constantinople October 2 A cabinet s aggression appoints Abdullah Pasha to lead Ottoman forces in the Balkans and gears up for inevitable war after seizing Serian munitions. Two Greek ships in Turkish ports seized as transports and the Burdnelles closed to Greek shipping. Turkish aircraft reported near the Bulgarian frontier. France pushes for peace while Russia faces suspicion of sincerity. Belgrade October 2 Turkish troops fire on Rushka frontier village as residents flee.
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Constantinople
Servin
Ser Vian
Abdullah Pasha
Balkans
Abdullah
Paris
France
Russia
Bank executive named director at Open River Transport
W. L Thompson of Am erican National Bank has been named a director of Open River Transport Company and departed Portland for a directors meeting to discuss keeping Upper Columbia service and expanding company activity. Martha Wineh of Portland plans a proposal to this end for the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TL. Thompson
American National Bank
Open River Transportation Company
Portland
Upper
Columbia
Martha Wineh
James Conk to be sent to Steilacoom asylum
James Conk, long time resident of Seattle, declared mentally incompetent by a lunacy commission after nine months in a Mexican prison. Former conductor on the Mexican Central railroad, he faced grand larceny charges and jail time, amid reports of political prisoners and executions nearby. He has railed about the Mexican war and imprisonment for 16 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
James Conk
Spokane Interstate Fair Opens Gates
Spokane Wash October 2 With 60,000 visitors from Washington Idaho and Montana the annual interstate fair opened with a parade of floats and decorated autos ten miles long above the city streets by Walter Edwards Portland aviator A Royal Rosarians delegation and business leaders from Portland and Salem were specially entertained by local organizations
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Walter Edwards
Portland
Salem
Prices of Lumber Rise in Northwest Markets
Seattle reports show the average mill price of lumber advancing by 3.02 per thousand feet from last December. Figures compiled by W C Miles of the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers association indicate December 25 as the base and September weeks as comparison, with shipments since January 1 exceeding cut by 21,036,000 feet and annual shipments likely to surpass cut by 11,968,000 feet if demand holds.
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Seattle
W. C. Miles
West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Dita
Miles
Epiups Truthful Tales Leave Some Stories Blank
If all epiuphs had to be truthful it would be better to leave some tom stories blank.
Gymn Training Yields Girls Top Roles at Oregon
Two Portland girls led the girls side of two city playgrounds after the University of Oregon course in physical training. Miss Carin Degermark and Miss Ruth Hardie were urged to return next year for civil service posts. Degermark continues studies in physical training psychology sociology and Premedical work. Hardie graduated last June and Portland plans year round playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Portland
Carin Degermark
Ruth Hardie
FE. T. Mische
Hardie
James Corbett Undergoes Operation For Appendicitis
Philadelphia October 2 Jas J Corbett actor and pugilist and former world heavyweight champion is reported better today after undergoing an operation for appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corbett
Philadelphia
Jas, J. Corbett
Harvard Class of 1896 Prefers Wilson for President
Harvard alumnus Severens reports that out of a 75 member class 68 favor Woodrow Wilson for president with many already voting Taft or Roosevelt. The note says several have long Republican ties yet prefer Wilson, while Taft and Roosevelt receive minimal support.
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New York
T.—K. DD
Harvard University
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Harvard
Officials Worried Over Wayward Girl From Pilot Rock
A sixteen year old girl named Helen Mannis from Pilot Rock troubles three communities. Police report she was later seen in Walla Walla with immoral company. Boys and Girls Aid Society of Portland secured a $500 bond for her. she may be committed to a Portland institution. Other juvenile cases include a fifteen year old girl about to board a train with a blind couple and a local boy’s street worker. authorities plan to act Friday.
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Pilot Rock
Helen Meinenis
Charles Jost
Kearney
Andre
Walla Walla
Walter Coulter
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Sulzer
Chicago
Roossevelt
Wisconsin
la Follette
Samuel Gompers
Yours Truly
Turkey
Sam
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Maine
Czar
Servia
Bulgaria
Budapest
Get
Sofit
Belgrade
Rushka
Vilage
W. L. Thompson
Cook
Northwest
Mr. Kilpack
Milton
Tad Repute
Alee
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