Miners Trapped as Blaze Halts Rescue in Washington Mine
Roslyn Washington October fourth the Northwestern Improvement coal mine faced a devastating explosion and fire trapping about a score of miners. A second blast cut off rescue efforts as flames ravaged shaft four, killing three and fatally injuring two more. Ten victims confirmed with others believed entombed, officials report. The disaster crippled local structures and shut down mine operations powering the Northern Pacific railway.
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Washington
Roslyn
Wash
Northwestern Improvement Company
Otis Newhouse
Northweat Improvement Company
C. RR. Chigher
Tacoma
Tesche
Etil Intagt
Northern Pacific Railway
Wilbur Wright Demonstrates Aircraft Stunts in New York
Wilbur Wright wowed crowds in New York on October 4 by piloting an aeroplane as if on an automobile. He rose from Governors Island, crossed above the harbor, then looped over the city, staying fifty feet above the battleship masts. The flight lasted about three minutes before a safe descent at the island.
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New York
Wilbur Wright
Newfoundland Fisheries Case Moves at The Hague
The International Bureau at The Hague on October 4 began examining questions involved in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute between the United States and Great Britain, as the two nations seek a settlement through diplomatic and legal forums. The deliberations mark a step in resolving long standing fishing rights and related sovereignty issues.
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The
Hague
Newfoundland
United States
Great Britain
Pair on trial for July Flatbush murder after burglary attempt
Frank Schilemann and Carlo Giro faced trial in New York for breaking into Mrs Sophie Staber’s Flatbush home last July to rob it. Schilemann allegedly feigned amvilty for a month while Mrs Staber, a wealthy social leader, was murdered when detected.
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New York
Frank Schilemann
Carlo Giro
Sophie Staber
Flatbush
Staaber
Staber
Four Train Collision Injures Four in Seattle Yard Crash
Seattle October 4 Four railroad men and four passengers were injured when a switch engine and a southbound passenger and freight train collided near Milwaukee transfer yards at Seattle’s southern limits. Injured crews escaped by jumping. passengers thrown from seats suffered cuts and facial injuries. All injured taken to Providence hospital.
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Imine
Seattle
Hendon
Columbia
Pocket Sound
Ind
Chicago
Milwaukee
Puget
Seatth
Ave. A. Andain
New Cantile
Mra
Annie Cooper
F, Dickson
New Castle
Christ Lindesfest
Providence Hospital
California Labor Men Meet in San Rafael Convention
At the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor in San Rafael California on October 4 President Thompson reported steady local growth and rising membership. The body will send a delegate to the Gompers celebration in Washington this month.
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California
San Fafael
Calif
Pabnual Conention
State Federation of Labor
Thompson
Washington
McCormmach Sets Record in Famous Auto Relay Race
Walter McCormmach and R H Tuttle completed a transcontinental relay from La Grande to Pendleton in 2 hours 36 minutes and Pendleton to Walla Walla in 1 hour 40 minutes. The Franklin car, carrying a Philadelphia Press representative, arrived in Walla Walla at 6 49 after delays.
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Pendleton
St. Pendleton
MacCormmach
Tuttle
Auto Company
Onohnson Street
Tive
Northern Pacific
North Yakima
Messrs
McCormmnnch
East Court Street
Walla Walla
la Grande
McCormmach
Franklin
Mc Cormmach
Garden City
Taft Sees Mount Shasta After Strenuous Northwest Reception
Taft’s special train reached California at 8:25 am and the president viewed Mt. Shasta for the first time. Governor Gillette planned to greet him at Shasta Springs and join the train later at Red Bluff or Redding. The trip followed a tense night when the private car was darkened by failure of the electric and lights.
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Gillette Harrys
Sacramento
Cole
Taft
California
Mt. Shasta
Corvremor Gillette
Shasta Springs
Wii
Tred Bluff
Redding
Hemtrak
Captain Butt
Meeting Arranged Between Taft and Gillette in Kennet
Oct 4 report notes a meeting between President Taft and Governor Gillette set for Kennett afternoon. Gillette will travel in a special car with a large escort to meet the vice president.
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Preallent Taft
Covernor Gillette
Kennet
Taft and Kitty Welcomed in California Visit
President Taft and Kitty were greeted by Governor Gillette and staff and Congressman Duncan MacKinley in Kennet California today as they arrived for a visit with local officials.
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Taft
Kitty
California
Gillette
Duncan MacKinley
Bank Holders Get State Funds Despite Injunctions
Oklahoma City October 4 Bank Examiner Young announced that federal injunctions barring payment of assets from the closed Columbia Bank to its depositors do not prevent creditors from being paid from the state guarantee fund If state funds are used to satisfy depositors the drain on other banks will be recouped by a special assessment The examiner adds there is no financial panic and expects Columbia Bank affairs to be untangled soon.
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Oklhoma City
Columbia Bank
Bank Examiner Young
State Guarantee Fund
Taft Attends Religious Services in Portland
President Taft spent a religious Sunday in Portland, first at the First Unitarian church where Rev. W G Eliot Jr preached, then hosting a luncheon with Senator Bourne and local officials. He later spoke at St Marys Roman Catholic school, urging loyalty to church as fidelity to country amid a crowded East Portland parade.
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Portland
Taft
First Unitarian
W. G. Eliot, Jr
Bourne
Bt. Mary
East Portland
PuLtner Noted For Idiosyncrasies In San Francisco Visit
Albert PuLtner visited the city several months ago and his idiosyncrasies drew newspaper attention. He announced he was writing a book and desired privacy yet led a life of constant excitement. He ordered large meals and lavishly tipped employees, gaining many friends and popularity.
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San Francisco
Albert Pultner
Thre City
Rates War in Spokane Hearing Admits Evidence on Terminals
The rate case resumed with Attorney Stephens leading Spokane City’s case before Commissioner Prouty. Franklin Lane and E. E. Clark of the interstate commission observed as Stephens argued Spokane pays less than coast towns and warned of impacts on local jobbers and consumers if policy persists. He introduced testimony suggesting Louis Hill of the Great Northern claimed his father would grant Spokane terminal rates but was blocked by Harriman lines. Turner Oliver, for La Grande, argued Spokane rates were higher and criticized the Romar taxation system based on patron ability to pay.
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Spokane
Stephens
Franklin K. Lane
E. E. Clark
Interstate Commission
Prouty
Portland
Louis Hill
Great Northern
A. W. Doland
James J. All
Harriman
Turner Oliver
la Onande
Wright to Face Court After Arm Carrying Charge
Portland October 4 Arthur Wright suspected by police of harming the president due to carrying a revolver and forcing entry to Taft on Saturday. He will stand trial next Wednesday on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Police superintendent of Lowell Mass describes Wright as erratic but well intended.
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Portland
Arthur Wright
Taft
Lowen
Mass
Wright
Albert Pulitzer Dies by Own Hand in Vienna Hotel
Albert Pulitzer, brother of Joseph Pulitzer and proprietor of the New York World and St. Louis Dispatch, was found dead in his Vienna hotel apartments. He shot himself and, according to Dr Pollik, took poison to ensure death. Palliser, 58, had been under treatment and was described as a nervous wreck. He founded the New York Journal in 1886 and sold it a decade later. born in Hungary.
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Albert Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
St. Louis
Pollik
Palliser
New York Journal
Hungary
Parsons Charges NY Democrats Over House Rules Battle
Congressman Herbert Parsons of New York repeated that New York Democrats in Congress aided Speaker Cannon to defeat the amended house rules after Republicans promised help to kill the New York election registration bill then pending at Albany. Parsons said he would appeal to the next Republican state convention to banish those responsible. Washington reports say Parsons, chairman of the New York county committee, will be called before a congressional investigation committee to substantiate his charges.
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New York
Herbert Parsons
Congress
Cannon
Albany
Parsons
Washington
New York County Committee
Congressional Investigation Committee
Batonys Divorce Case Opens Second Hearing in NY Supreme Court
Oct 4 report from New York states Frances Work Roche Batonys filed for divorce from Au rel Batonys, the noted whip, launching a second hearing in the supreme court. The suit alleges separation from her multi millionaire father and mentions her daughter Cynthia Roche Burden, formerly Mrs Arthur Burden, a noted beauty.
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Batonys
New York
Frances Work-Roche-Batonys
Aurel Batonys
Supreme Court
Batony
Arthur 8. Burden
Cynthia Roche
Thaw murder case in Court of Appeals arguments begin
Albany deliberations on Harry K. Thaw and the Stanford White murder enter the Court of Appeals with counsel arguing the original commitment to Matteawan asylum was illegal.Attorney Morschauser expects a decision by October 12.
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Albany
N. Y
Harry K. Traw
Stanford White
New York
Court of Appeals
Thaw
Matteaw
Morschauser
Wrights Second Plight An Actual Triumph
In New York on October 4 Wilbur Wright completed a second night flight from Governors Island along the Hudson River flying twenty miles at about 40 mph. He will attempt an official flight later today to win the Hudson Fulton prize by staying aloft at least an hour and covering ten miles.
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New York
Wilbur Wright
Governors Island
Hudson
Johnsons Speed Mania Costs Tim 200
In San Francisco Judge Welles court Johnson paid 200 for breaking the city speed limit in Golden Gate Park during training for a Ketchel bout. Sacramento awaits Taft with a city auto ride a simple luncheon and an address at the capitol before Taft’s arrival at 7 10 this evening and departure for Oakland tomorrow.
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Johnson
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchell
Sacraments
Calif
Taft
Capitol
Oakland
Fourth annual Eastern Oregon district fair ends strong
The Fourth annual fair of the Third Eastern Oregon district Wise concluded with receipts near last year’s peak though weather posed challenges. Concessions, entry fees, and other sources likely exceed 4000, with premiums totaling 2500 the largest ever. A cowboy and Indian parade entertained hundreds, and bronco busting hit a bigger note than expected as exhibits were cleared and packed away.
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Board of Managers
Oregon
Pendleton federal building plans delayed to spring
Congressman W R Ellis and Mrs Ellis returned from a Hawaiian tour saying Pendleton’s new federal building will be large enough for the post office and federal court and may need an extra 20000 appropriation. Plans progress slowly with Pearl Harbor fortifications and labor mainly by Orientals noted. The trip featured lavish entertainment and a tour of the volcanic islands.
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Pendleton
Federal
W. FR. Ellis
Ellis
Hawaiian Islands
Post Office
Federal Court
Washington
Ita
Eugene
Congresman
Mrs. Ellis
Islands
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Ellie Ina
Congressman Els
Charles Vinier badly hurt as horse falls on Main Street
Charles Vinier a Bond Bros. salesman and top sergeant of company L barely escaped serious injury when his horse bolted after dogs on Alta Street and fell on Main Street. His knee was injured, a deep cut above it, and he remains in hospital for two to three weeks. Ross Welmer witnessed the event at Tallman drug store before Vinier was treated and transferred.
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Bond Bros
Company L
Main Street
Vinier
Ross Welmer
Sawtelle Jewelry Store
Alta Street
Sten
Vinter
Tallman Drug Store
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