New tariff law expected to run smoothly soon
Washington reports the new tariff bill is hoped to run smoothly within ten days as customs officials grapple with the measure effective today. Mentions bonded warehouses holding merchandise worth 75 to 100 million dollars awaiting duties and that old stock will delay full impact until merchants sell old goods. Oscar Underwood cautions the lower duties will not greatly affect high costs for months, possibly up to a year, with wool reductions seen by March and sugar changes not felt for about three years.
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Washington
Wilson
Oscar Inderwood
Underwood
Army aviator Major Merrick killed in fall at Salisbury
London October 4 Major J C Merrick an army aviator died when he fell from his aeroplane at Salisbury plain.
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London
J C. Merrick
Salisbury Plain
Colonel Roosevelt Sails for South American Tour
Colonel Roosevelt sails from New York on the Van Dyke for several months in South America. He will deliver speeches in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, hunt in the Andes valleys, and return with his party. He says the voyage will put him in fighting trim for next year’s congressional races and will carry a message of democracy to brothers in South America.
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New York
Roosevelt
South America
van Dyke
Wilson
Margaret Roosevelt
Harper
Nat- Uralme Flala
Cherry and Miller
Zeachm Roosevelt
Rio Janeiro
Bao
Paolo
Huenos Ayres
Atmaxton Valley
Roonevelt
Margaret
T Roonevelt
Four Smallpox Cases Reported in Pendieten
Four smallpox cases are reported to Dr Temple with quarantine in place. All cases are mild and recovering. Victims include Lars Vanderlip at Jumexn Sturge ranch hospital annex, Fred Winsor at home on Muff and Aurn streets, and Mrs Maluda’s grandson of 608 Carden Street. Mrs Lige Johnson’s household member is recovering. husband shows symptoms but no outbreak yet. Measles cases also noted as mild.
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Pendieten
Tt. U. Temple
Muff and
Commercial Club proposes changes to city charter
The Commercial Association urged amendments to the charter draft. A charter committee meeting set for 7 30 this evening in the city hall council room to review recommendations and plan printing for the final draft under initiative laws. The club’s special meeting with 29 members approved changes, including open commission meetings, public records access, and a re assessment clause to prevent loss of assessments from clerical errors.
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Commercial Club
Commission
Commercial Association
Tallman
Col
J. H. Raley
Mr. Tallman
Eld Sr
Lowell
Col. Raley
W. Sa Thompaton
Waa
Hi Commission
Husiness la
J. H. Pliley
WL. Thompson
Portland
Jackson
Supreme Court
Judge Grants Pardons After Belligerent Start in Seattle
Superior Judge John L. Humphries, once accusatory toward fellow judges, ended the day pardoning all who faced contempt charges. Dr. Herman F Titus, Kate Sadler, and Millard Price were discharged after speeches at City Hall Park and a prior injunction. Signers of a defiance resolution warned of further meetings if those convicted are punished.
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Seattle
John L. Humphries
Humphries
Herman F Titus
Kate Sadler
Millard Price
City Hall Park
Pike-Westlike Square
Council Orders Alta St Loop and Nearby Street Pavings
In a special session the city council advanced West Alta and Chestnut streets toward a loop with West Webb by adopting a new grade, plats, and a second resolution for work. Estimated paving cost runs 27 936 65 dollars from Main to Chestnut on Alta and Alta to Webb on Chestnut. Some opponents will withdraw after learning costs. macadam base reduces price. Additional improvements ordered for Bilsine street from Raley to Star street bridge and Vincent street from Court to Water, with local opposition present but majority support noted.
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West Alta
Chestnut Streets
West Webb Street
Main
Chestnut
Alta
Webb
Bilsine Street
Raley
Star Street
Vincent Street
Court
Blaine Street
Refund of local school donations returned to supporters
Local merchants received refunds for funds they contributed years ago to the Eastern Oregon Normal School when it faced shortages. A Weston committee led by E. M. Smith and Dr. Watts presented a check returning the $35 subscription from East Oregonian as the last legislature authorized refunds to those who aided the school during its cash crunch.
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Rustern Oregon Normal School
East Orgeonian
Weston
E. M. Smith
Weston Bank
Watts
Chamberlain Declines Lafferty Land Grant Proposal
Senator Chamberlain told Representative Lafferty he will not endorse a bill directing the circuit court to certify to the supreme court the papers in the Southern Pacific land grant case without Justice Department consultation. He questions whether such action would speed a final decision.
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Washington
Pet
Chamberlain
Lafferty
Bly
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Flooded Texas valleys threaten dozens amid cloudburst
Heavy rains push Guadaloupe valley rivers to flood stage with a 40 foot wall of water sweeping crops away. Reports say 71 persons are marooned near Gonzales as provisions are sent and a rescue party heads toward the area. Provisions and rescue efforts are dispatched as the state endures renewed flooding hazards.
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Texas
Gorgales
Austin
Guadaloupe
San Marches
Gonzales
First Snow Seen on Blue Mountains
The first snow of the season appears on the Blue Mountains north of Pendleton with a white mantle visible on the hills. A temperature drop is noted in Pendleton along with a wind storm yesterday. Some rain showers occurred last night and sheepmen worry about summer-range sheep. Most bands are already moved or in foothills, limiting losses.
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Blue Mountains
Ecity
Pendleton
Hay deal seals by Bowman rancher in Butter Creek
C. P. Bowman, a prominent Butte Creek rancher, closed a major local hay deal with the Walla Walla Meat Co. He sold 1500 tons of alfalfa hay at six dollars per ton, totaling about $9,000. The transaction highlights Uma rilla county’s rising hay prominence alongside grain.
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C. PF Bowman
Butter Creek
Walla Walla Meat Co
Entombed miner freed at Centrali Pa
News notes the entombed miner is liberated at Centrali Pa as authorities report ongoing rescue success. Roosevelt prepares for South America talks with natives while pro gressive party hopes rise.
Roosevelt Champions Progressive Party Unity On Eve Of South America Trip
Colonel Roosevelt told progressives in New York that the party is solid and will preserve its unity and integrity. He pledged undaunted work on his return to build the party, aiming to put every progressive principle into practical operation nationwide. He praised supporters and described the movement as one of social and industrial justice with broad social consciousness.
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New York
Roosevelt
South Amderlea
Progressive Party
Street Peril Prompts Street Amusement Ban
New York reports rising child injuries and fatalities on streets. The National Highways Protective Society bans roller skating and "one-old cat" pork-mobiles amid a surge in street accidents. Edward Cornell urges teachers and clergy to warn and forbid street playgrounds as 199 children killed since January.
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Sinc
New York
Record Hunting and Angling Licenses Set in Umatilla County
Umatilla County issues 3633 licenses to date this year far surpassing 1912 totals. Angling licenses total 2216 and hunting licenses 1421, with demand exhausting county stock and prompting a state restock. Deer grouse trout rules note October 31 closing date and trout under ten inches restricted.
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Umatilla
Salling
Corpses Sold for $1.20 Each to Medical Students
Budapest reports a scandal as morgue workers allegedly sold bodies for 1.20 to the Anatomical Institute. A woman named Fran Voros claimed the corpse of her mother was misidentified and sent home for burial, only to discover a man’s body. Officials opened an investigation amid the public outrage.
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Budapest
Frau Fransisa Verog
Anatomical Institute of the University of Budapest
Fran Voros
Anatomical Institute
President Wilson backs new tariff after signing Underwood bill
President Wilson endorses the Underwood-Simmons tariff, praising the achievement as a great service to the people. He speaks of gratitude to colleagues and notes the moment marks only half the journey toward justice in the United States.
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Wilson
United States
Miner Freed After Eight Days In Coal Shaft Rescue
Irescuers reach Thomas Toshesky entombed eight days in Continental mine near Centralia Pennsylvania after digging 80 feet through solid rock like coal. Toshesky shouted, staggered, and fell into his wife’s arms as doctors restored him. He communicated via a pipe and had survived without food or drink.
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Irescuers
Miter
Centralia
Thomas Toshesky
Toshesky
Stockton considers baths in schools to fight disease
Stockton California October 4 report of the health department notes that many children in public schools have not bathed for over five months. The school board weighs installing bath tubs in several schools and using baths as a reward for good work. Health officials say soap and water best prevent disease and schools should teach regular bathing habits.
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Stockton
Cal
Department of Health
Stockton School Board
Mediest
Byers Mill Sold to Holland Syndicate
Pendleton Flouring Mills was sold this afternoon by Byers Milling Co. to LC Lena of Spokane representing a large Holland syndicate. Lena will take possession Monday and will run the mill as a separate district institution. Mrs. McComus will stay briefly to train the new manager before retiring after 14 years with the mill founded by her father.
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Pendleton Flouring Mills
Byers Milling Co
LC. Lena
Spokane
Holland
Mra B. W. Motamas
McComus
Mil
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Lapperty
Guadaloupe Valley
Walla Walla Company
Umarilla
Jurgee Humphries
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Helix
Nenhtown
Pendieton
Oregon State Normal
Tomas Toshesky
Byers Mill
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