Arlington hold up tied to Harshman case and suspects
Reports detail a nighttime holdup near Arlington involving Jim Conners and a robber identified by witnesses. The incident, connected to Harshman’s crime ring, links to train and station scene near Troutdale on September 24, with clues about the robbers’ identities and past life. Authorities discuss possible accomplices, the suspect’s age, and prior convictions including terms at San Quentin.
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Jim Conners
Kornering
Troutdale
Jed
Arlington
Huriman
Refugees die fleeing Turks amid snow and hunger
Report from Sofa on October 7 notes many refugees perish from starvation and cold in the Urals mountains as they flee Macedonia toward Bulgaria. Most reach Bulgaria only to be too weak to escape the frontier, with mothers and children forming the large majority.
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Sofa
Ure
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Rumo
Peteraburg
Russia
Turkey
Constantinople
Engineer Arrested for Attempted Rape in Elgin
William Jarre, former engineer on the Oregon & Southern lines at Elgin, was arrested after an attempted rape incident Saturday evening. He was arraigned before Justice Morelock in Union County with bail set at $15,000. He failed to post bond and was remanded to the county jail.
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Elgin
Union County
la Grande
William Jarre
OR. & SN
Superintendent Elected at Insane Asylum Board Meeting
The board of trustees elected J F L Cathresth as superintendent of the Insane Asylum for the next four years. F Calbreath succeeds Himeel as head of the institution after unanimous support for his efficient and painstaking past service. No other candidates were mentioned at the meeting.
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F. Calbreath
Himeel
Sylumy Bilem
Itmane
J FL Cathresth
Siemeod
King's Daughters Meet in Iowa City Convention
Davenport delegates join eighth annual King's Daughters of Iowa session in Edwards Congregational church Edwards Congregational as the keynote Deepening the Spiritual Life opens two days of gatherings with circles from Oskaloosa Independence Keokuk Iowa City Burlington Atlantic Weleetka Wiota Peru Grinnell and Martelle represented.
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King's Daughters
Davenport
King’s Daughters of Iowa
Edwards Congregational Chore
Dee Motus
End of the Last Insurrection in the Philippines
General Ou and Lusun insurgents surrender after fierce campaign in Albay. Casualties reported, 100 plus rifles captured, signaling the end of the rebellion. Governor Taft cables confirmation from Manila that 33 more constabulary troops surrender at Ligeo, Albay, and that residents return home as order is restored.
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Manila
Albay
Lusun
Ola
Allen
Toledo
Pauge
Olu
Washington
Taft
Bette
Rand Holtz
Ligeo
Umatilla County Urges Strong Irrigation Support Meeting
Umatilla County residents rally for an Oregon irrigation convention in Echo to push for state aid and federal reclamation funds. Leaders urge a large turnout of actual irrigators, prominent speakers, and an Eastern Oregon focus, with resolutions, educational programs, and a statewide push to keep irrigation progress alive.
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Teel
Echo
State Irrigation Association
Oregon
Umatilla County
Maker City
Umatilla
Too
Lowell
Brush
Java
Arid Manules
Unmathin County
Turton Reports European Harbors Study Progress
Representative Turton, chair of the river and harbor committee, says five months of European harbor and waterway investigation show France leads in waterway development. He notes strong support for full payment by Montreal authorities and substantial backing for partial U S funding, and will draft an executive review for Congress on American improvement applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ort
Europe
Turton
Rivera Aid Taerbore
Montreal
Mississippi Valley Midyear Association Opens Convention
States attend the annual convention of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association with opening session in Gayoso hotel assembly room. President Edwin Walker of Ryaneville Ind presides. Welcome addresses to Senator Carmach and Mayor Willams. The program includes professional papers and discussions and continues until Saturday.
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Missiaripp
Valley Midlea! Association
Gayoso Hotel
Edwin Walker
Ryaneville
Ind
Carmach
Willams
Katwurday
Brotherhood of St Andrew Holds 18th Denver Convention
The Brotherhood of St Andrew, an interdenominational Episcopal men’s group, began its 18th annual convention in Denver. The East sent broad representation while the West provided fewer delegates. Reports show revival and expansion through a forward movement, with nearly 200 new chapters since Boston. Membership now reaches Japan, Australia, Canada, England, and beyond. sessions continue through the week.
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Denver
P Brotherhood of
St Andrew
Boston
Japan
Australia
Canada
England
Grain Markets Open Higher as Provisions Remain Dull
Grain market opened strong and higher, stayed firm through the session, with heavy buying of leading issues. Provisions were dull and stocks remained firm as the Morgan combine allegedly caps price movements. Wheat and corn futures showed modest gains in Chicago and Minneapolis as the day closed.
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Coe Commission
E. Kennedy
Pendleton
Morgan Combine
Chicago
Clowe
Minneapolis
Examinations for Philippine Islands teachers planned in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on October 19 and 20 teachers for the Philippine Islands will take exams with papers at the post office. The civil service branch received a call for twenty five teachers at 200 dollars per year and fifty five at 40 dollars per year. Examinations will be held at multiple sites without delay.
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Wala Walla
Walla Walla
Philippine Irtlands
Civ Service
Doctors In Session In Memphis Medical Meet
Several hundred medical men gathered in Memphis Tennessee on October 7 joining colleagues from Cincinnati and New Orleans for a regional medical session. The event drew physicians from the territory and included participants from the Northwestern medical community.
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Cincinnati
New Orlans
Meephis
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Pioneer Woman Oliver Delaney Dies After Operation
Mrs Oliver Delaney wife of George F Delaney a prominent Walla Walla woman died early Sunday at St Marys hospital from internal hemorrhage after an operation for a long standing tumor performed Saturday afternoon.
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Walla Walla
Opt
Oliver Delaney
George F. Delaney
St Mary's Hospital
Crank Infiltrates White House Entrance
A man described as mentally unbalanced gained access to the White House lobby around 1 pm and was taken into custody by police after a brief check at the north entrance. Secretary Lael ordered staff not to disclose information about such callers to prevent further notoriety.
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Washington
White House
Decker
Norwich
Conn
Howe
Lael
Floods disrupt Seattle area and rail lines
Heavy rains damage the government canal between Lake Union and Samsen Pay causing shore areas such as Fremont and Green Lake to be cut off. Northern Pacific trains are tied up as crews repair the damaged canal dam. No lives were lost.
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Seattle
Lake Union
Samsen
Fremont
Green Lake
Northern Pacific
New Mormon Apostle Election At Centenial Conference
A new Mormon apostle appointment was recorded at a centennial conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Early reports note George A. Smith in position and reference the election as a step toward a broader selection process, with Senator Thomas Kearns appearing among prominent figures. Details remain sketchy from the damaged text.
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Salt Lake
George A. Smith
Church of Jesus
Thomas Kearnes
Lemay
Labor troubles shake Lille and Prather amid city disturbances
Strikes disturb Lille and Prather as crowds gather in Bowenerie and amid merging disruptions. Officials report clashes in the streets with protesters fleeing and authorities deploying, while workers march and businesses close temporarily.
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Lille
Prather
Bowenerie
Joel
Rock River Conference opens with address on Faith
The event featured Cottie Binh addressing beliefs and Christian unity. President J W Bashford of Olin Wesleyan University spoke at the opening, with regional figures present. The discussion centered on the role of faith in social issues amid a Havana Cuba context mentioned in the report.
Investigating Chinese death by own action sparks U S China dispute
A report on the death of Tom King Yong tie in Kansas City cites a suicide after police treatment. Yung was arrested September 4 and allegedly committed suicide to avoid disgrace. The piece notes potential international implications involving the United States and China, with testimony from witnesses detailing events surrounding the death. Colonel Allen Meffec, a Kansas City veteran, also died at age 48.
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Tom King Yong Tie
Washington
Kihaling
Etty
Treeland
Yung
John Kramer
Joseph M. Brodt
Sulette
Pallee
Warde and James Final Tour with Veteran Tragedian
War de and James current business manager in the city prepares for the couple’s October 14 showroom at Frazer. The veteran troupe plans a great fare with new play Abexwider the Great and promises a once in a lifetime final joint performance before they split into separate companies.
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Aumietue
Metanie
Warde
James
Frazer
Abexwider
McCune
Ie Conpaoy
Jamen
Alim
Wald
Attractions of Unusual Merit at the Carnival
A long reader note praises the Department of Gymnasian expertise and the Good-All-Round shows at the opening week of the carnival. The Jian family act and Jo mageteline display impress audiences while traveling specialists showcase rare skills. The Lonmnt and Chemawa band provide musical interludes as parade floats and new moving entertainments delight crowds.
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Lawever
Jian
Chonges
Professor Horn
Tomber
Hoge
Ain
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Get
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Kansas City
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Wong
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Bia
Star Attractions
Worthe
Lea
Chemawa
Finn
Che Diay
Oottry
Warlore
Ay Whitelaw
Meg Lee
Morong
Lewin
Elty
Ape
Vnd
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Lanmion
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Spa Imtow
South Africa
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