War Rumors Raise Fear of General Conflict
Oct 4 reports from Sofia claim Bulgaria will mobilize 60 000 reserves and move troops toward the Macedonian border amid preparations to attack Macedonia. London dispatches say Turkey and Italy may end fighting soon with Turkey likely to yield Tripoli for favorable terms. England is said to press the Porte toward settlement and to oppose partition of the Ottoman empire.
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Tripoli Falls Reported as Turks Evacuate Forts
Dispatches say Tripoli fell after Turkish forces evacuated the fortresses and set the governors palace and barracks ablaze. The retreat began toward the hills, but shellfire and confusion forced a disorganized breakout as Italians prepared to land forces.
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Italian Fleet Bombards Prevea Harbor After Turkish Refusal
Paris dispatches report that Duke D Abraimi commands the Italian fleet to bombard Prevea after Turkish warships refused to surrender while anchored in the harbor.
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Prevea
Progres of War Report on Duke D Abrusel Bombarding Provna
London October 4 reports say the Malian Turko war risks wider involvement if Duke D Abrusel shells Provna. The claim suggests Italy ignores Austrian warnings and could pull more powers into action as it presses in Tripoli waters and Adriatic routes.
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D'Abrusel
Provna
Italy
Austria
Responsibility of Flood Not Fixed
Governor Tener said responsibility for the flood disaster may never be fixed, as there are no state laws granting authority for such prosecutions. The coroner set an inquest for next Friday to explore the victims, with the death toll still undetermined. Additional hedges were found, many badly charred, but few identifications made.
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Penn
Tener
War tensions rise as Nicopolis threat looms in Oct
Vienna reports unofficially that several Thilkan warships have cleared for action to bombard Nicopolis. They await a Turkish commandant's reply to a surrender demand for the city. In Rome, King Victor Emmanuel orders minimal bloodshed as war seem near end. In Istanbul, forces mobilize across the Ottoman empire and an expeditionary force may form in Yemen to seize the Red Sea coast.
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Concrete Mixer Mangles Laborer in Hermiston
Special Correspondence from Hermiston Oregon reports a man named Dick Ewelter was caught in a steam concrete mixer used by the reclamation service and badly mangled. Dr Turley treated him and stated the injury was not as serious as first thought. he hopes for a quick recovery.
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Salary plan for Pendleton mayor under commission form
Stephen A Lowell argues for a three member Pendleton commission with a mayor and two commissioners. He proposes a mayoral salary from 1000 to 1200 dollars and 600 to 800 dollars for each commissioner, totaling under 2800 dollars yearly, to ensure focused public service without excessive cost. He asks for newspaper space to inform voters amid reform discussions.
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Defeated Mexican Candidates Plan Revolt Against Madera
Mexico City Oct 4 Pais today reports an extra announcing a new revolutionary party HQ at San Antonio Texas led by General Reyes Enrique Creel and Dr Vasquez Gomez defeated Mexican vice-presidential candidate. Backers include the Cientifico party and a Catholic organization. Revolt slated for December 1.
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Cientifico Party
Oregon Laws Attacked In Supreme Court Challenge
Attorneys for the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company argued before the U S Supreme Court that Oregon's initiative tax law violates the federal constitution. The case centers on whether state measures passed by initiative infringe on federal authority over taxation and legislative power.
Oregon Initiative Referendum Attack by Pacific StatesTELE
Silem Oregon October 4 The Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company seeks to overturn Oregon tax law by claiming it was enacted under the initiative process and thus unconstitutional The state will contest the challenge Governor West says Attorneys see the filing as an effort to strike down Oregon initiative and referendum rules nationwide If the Supreme Court finds the law unconstitutional it could set a broad precedent
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Practical Joker 15 Victim of Own Joke
Northern Pacific express messenger Steele, famed for pranks, played a joke on German farmer at Clarke grocery. Steele placed a quarter on the floor and claimed five cents. The farmer demanded its return, Steele invoked finders keepers, sparking police involvement. The joker was later admonished by city hall officials and vowed to choose new victims more carefully.
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Clarke
George Clark
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Micky
Jurdane
Supreme Court suit seeks breakup of Archie region coal and rail giants
Washington October 4 Attorney General Wickersham opened a Supreme Court case to dissolve the principal coal and rail corporations in the Archie region alleging Sherman Act violations. The filing marks a major antitrust action challenging dominant regional firms.
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Wickersham
United States Supreme Court
Youthful Twirler Foils Hen Theft With Rope Catch
A boy named Smith, while walking to cash a check, chased a chicken thief in the west end of town. He used his lariat to loop and trip the fleeing man, securing the stolen hen before fleeing home. The captive was not identified. observers suspect a hobos’ foray as dawn broke.
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Kidland
Judge Lowell Endorses Book On Municipal Commission Form
Judge Stephen A. Lowell returns The Dethronement of the City Boss and writes that The Dethronement of the City: Bows by John J. Hamilton is a concise intelligent explanation of the commission system and well worth perusal by anyone interested in this national issue. The library houses many works on commission government and related clippings.
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John J. Hamilton
IC Lew Concike
Wiley wins complete victory in government food control
Washington Het 4 Dr W Wiley secures a free hand as government food exert. Department of agriculture announces Solicitor George Macabe Wiley's effort to download adulterater. request to be relieved from the board of food and drug inspection is granted. Wiley will dominate the board and may push prosecutions that were previously rejected.
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Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Martial law tightens in rail strike clashes
At McComb Mississippi on October 4 fighting between Illinois Central shopmen and strikebreakers triggered martial law with state troops patrolling the city. Rioting fears prompt plans to bring more strike breakers south. Denison Texas also seeks state troops after a five hundred striker assault on strike breakers. Southern Pacific signals intent to keep open shop on the coast, accusing labor leaders of importing eastern workers. In San Francisco and Pacific coast cities the situation remains largely unchanged with some strikebreakers in Portland Oakland Los Angeles and here.
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Abandoned plan to recruit strikebreakers by Illinois Central
Chicago October 4 The Illinois Central has halted the recruitment of strikebreakers to replace striking shopmen across the system. Company officials cite fear of riots triggering new anti strike legislation and possible calls for federal troops if strikers ignore a recent injunction. The move signals heightened tensions amid the nationwide labor action.
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Ullosntral Company
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Schley Funeral Will Be Very Impressive
Washington October 4 The pall bearers for Admiral Schley's funeral include Judge Hagner General Miles Rear Admiral Remy McLean Barker Cromwell Nicholson and Gehr The service will begin at one o clock at the Schley home and end at St Johns Episcopal church Six companies of marines five of soldiers one battalion of Annapolis midshipmen and a battalion of float artillery from Fort Meyers will assemble in front of the home during the services
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Gehr
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Annapolis
Fort Meyey
Wil Thie
Injunction Ignored by Centralia Strike Pickets
Strikers at the Plinols Central of the St. Louis division continue picketing shops despite a federal injunction issued Tuesday prohibiting interference with strike breakers and railroad property. The order was granted by the federal district court.
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Federal District Court
Southern Poetry Maintains Silence on Harrimani Strike
San Francisco reports ongoing strike tension with the Harrimani dispute unresolved as of October 4, with Southern Poetry keeping a quiet stance amid labor unrest and company negotiations.
Hiring Strikebreakers In Salt Lake On Oct 4
The Oregon Short Line today began actively recruiting strikebreakers who will be housed in the shops in Salt Lake. The move aims to keep operations running amid labor disputes and tensions rise as workers walk out.
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Oregon Short Line
Skeleton Found by Workmen on State Land Near Asylum
Workmen trenching for a water pipe near the asylum unearthed a human skeleton. No foul play suspected and many believe the bones are those of an early Indian buried on land once owned by Charles Myers. Myers, owner since the area’s platting as Utopian Gardens, recalls a possible interment in his time.
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New Asylum
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Freewater Readies Home Rule Fight For Next Election
Freewater plans a voter election on November 7 to decide whether to restore local option alcohol rules. The campaign pits Dry supporters against those seeking to end Prohibition in the eastern Oregon town, with petitions and county orders already in place.
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