Epic Pacific Train Crash Kills Fireman and Mail Clerk
Two northbound passenger trains collided five miles east of Big Out, causing the death of a fireman and a mail clerk, with several passengers injured. A second report notes a Milton crash killing an engineer and fireman and injuring six passengers as a wrecked train and cars blocked the line. The disasters are linked to mistaken train orders and ongoing rail accidents across the region. The Grand Army encampment in Washington state continues to muster veterans, with attendance down slightly but preparations underway for parades, speeches, and special resolutions.
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Veterans seek chief officer for Grand Army reunion
Grand Army veterans discuss candidates for commander in chief to replace General Torrence of Minnesota. John McElroy Washington General Thomas J. Stewart Pennsylvania and General John C. Black Illinois are named, with former Governor Robie Maine also mentioned. South Dakota unit to send large delegation to national encampment led by Department Commander T. B. Blanchard.
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Notice to Colombia on traffic under U S protection
Rear Admiral Casey informs the governor that while traffic runs under United States protection he must refuse transportation to combatants or arms that could interrupt the line and turn the route into a theater of hostilities. The message was sent from Panama to the navy department in Washington.
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Wreck at Union Oregon and Northern Railroad collision
A stub No. 6 westbound passenger train collided with a freight south of Union causing severe damage to the passenger engine and three freight cars. No injuries were reported though passengers were shaken. The crash resulted from a freights crew failure to flag the passenger train. the delayed No. 6 arrived nine hours later, keeping travelers in Union.
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Drowning at Astoria Claims Miss Ellsworth at Long Wharf
At Fort Columbia across the river from Astoria a boating accident on October 4 near the Long Wharf killed Miss Hazel Ellsworth, 21, with Mrs. Alfred Bernard badly bruised. The tragedy, part of a larger boating party misadventure, was confirmed after late Thursday events reached the city.
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Raoul Pagne Sailing for U S Debut Tour
Havre Oct 4 Raoul Pagne celebrated French pianist sailed for New York today His first appearance in the United States will be at Benton October 17 after which he will tour major cities nationwide
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Sterling Still Missing from Milton In Two Weeks
Milton Oct 4 Nothing has been heard of Charles Sterling missing from this place two weeks ago and friends cling to the belief that he has been foully dealt with.
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Man Disappears After Three Weeks in Walla Walla
Charles Peake, partner Clyde Freeman, and a cattle drove partner in Lincoln Mountain postings are missing after three weeks. Freeman traveled toward Prosser and then Walla Walla, claiming Peake carried $100 and may have fallen foul of criminals. Authorities in Walla Walla and Prosser investigate as search continues with no leads.
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Amoy Fire Destroys Foreign Quarters Panics City
A great conflagration rages in Amoy with the foreign quarters entirely destroyed and fears that the whole city may burn. Panic grips residents as little can be done to check the flames. The report comes from Hong Kong dated October 4.
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Skulls Crushed Murder in Camden Two Boys Die
In Camden New Jersey two boys Price Jennings fourteen and William Coffin eleven were found this morning with skulls crushed. Police suspect murder by an unknown tramp for their watches and other valuables. Both victims are sons of prominent city men. In Chicago October four the industrial art convention opened with about sixty delegates including sculptor William Ordway Partridge and directors from Minneapolis Boston and Iowa.
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Boston School of Art
Strong Yohe Marriage in Buenos Ayres Today
The Etrone Yohe marriage occurred in Buenos Ayres on October 4 after her divorce was granted.
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Prize Fight at Dawson Ends in Draw After 19 Rounds
Nick Burley and Tom Hestor fought 19 rounds Thursday night in Dawson with the bout ending in a draw. Hestor was knocked down 12 times.
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Reception for General Booth Sparks Massive New York Parade
The Philadelphia arrived this morning as General Booth and his Salvation Army party disembarked to a huge crowd. Ten tugs and excursion steamers ferried officials and followers to greet him, creating a scene likened to Admiral Dewey's famed arrival. Mascagni was aboard and greeted by a dense throng of Indians. the event caused confusion as Booth prepared to begin a nationwide tour starting October 10.
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Boodler John Sheridan Arrested in St Louis Chase
St Louis police captured reputed boodler John Sheridan early today on the street. He claimed he had been in the city all along and was not evading officers despite a long-simmering boodle scandal.
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Dawson City Ore Strike Sparks Rush at Duncan Creek
Dawson reports a rich quartz ore find 60 miles from town with ore valued at $90 per ton and miners rushing in from nearby areas. A $300 daily take is claimed on one mining claim as excitement grows about the high grade deposit. Nearby boxing news notes Young Corbett set to fight Eddie Lenny in a six round bout tonight in Philadelphia. A wedding in Coopertown features Mehcop Potter and Mrs Elizabeth Clarke uniting at Christ Episcopal Church and planning a Canada tour.
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Wheat markets report and lumber export surge in Pacific ports
San Francisco reports wheat at 1.21 and Chicago at Oct 4 while Oregon lumber shipments from the Columbia River top 10 million feet for the year. Nine months to date show over 74.99 million feet shipped, with 2.314 million coastwise and 30.2 million foreign, to China Japan Liberia Australia and more. Contacts and orders for 11 million feet to Manila and potential 20 million feet for South Africa and other destinations are underway. The logging industry in Oregon grows, with higher prices and stronger demand than a decade ago.
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Americans Rout Moros in Mandanao Fort Battle
Captain Pershing's column routed the Mack Moros at Mandanao near Manila on October 4. About 100 Moros were killed or wounded, two American troops were wounded, and the last Moros fortifications fell after 15 hours of bombardment. The Sultan of Cabugulan led a fierce sortie and died at the head of his forces, defiant before the battle.
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Historic church collapse in Trieste city center
An ancient Pedrengo church in Trieste collapsed during early mass today, killing four priests and four worshippers and injuring about eighty others. The building has stood for over a millennium, and the disaster shocked Vienna and surrounding regions as rescue teams searched the rubble for survivors.
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Corner Stone Ready New Academy Program Monday
Pendleton citizens are invited to witness the corner stone laying for the new academy on the north side of the river Monday afternoon. The ceremony starts at 2 20 with formation from the old building to the new at 2 30, Rev King of the Rap tintechurch to open with prayer, Lot Livermore to conduct the laying, and Rev FF Borbes to seal the box. Mayor Halley and Rev Robert Diven will speak on Christian education as school choirs sing America. The academy, expected to be a leading Eastern Oregon school, will feature fast furnishings and reflect credit on local education.
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Runaway buggy crashes into railroad bridge injuring pair
Mr and Mrs James Nelson were riding when the horse bolted throwing them from the buggy. The rig was wrecked and the horse leaped the front leg of the harness before the buggy struck the W H railroad bridge. Injuries described as considerable.
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Lost No Nerve Author Proposes New Town Bank
An Indiana backer who seized funds and fled the state writes to his principal in which he urges the town to start another bank. He claims money is in the bus and suggests a careful plan for a new financial venture.
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