City Election Controversy Over Homesteader Voter Eligibility
Pendleton city election sparks entry dispute as about 59 saloon men bartenders and gamblers with homesteads registered in outside precincts rush to vote in Pendleton. A Land Office inspector will investigate residence claims and possible land frauds, with potential loss of homesteads for those ineligible.
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la Grande
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Land Office
Peddieton
Oregon Manufactures A Portland Chamber Bulletin Review
The Portland Chamber of Commerce Bulletin surveys Oregon’s manufacture in October, noting 4900 establishments with $43 million invested and $12 million property value. It cites 1900s data on output, payrolls, and employment, highlights western Oregon’s power rivers and hanging industries, and urges investment in canning, lumber, flour, fruit and related lines amid ample raw materials and cheap fuel.
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Portland
Oregon
Manufacturers’ Association of the Northwest
Wlan Pd
Willainvette
Santum
Ampous
Reeve
Ciwekamun
Pareka Brewery Fire Destroys Humboldt Plant in Lom City
A blaze erupted at 4 a.m. in Eureka’s steam beer section, destroying Humboldt Brewing Co.’s plant at Broadway and Marcia streets in Lom. The loss is estimated at $160,600. The brewery was financed by Los Angeles investor HH Max Kuehnrich, according to local notices.
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Purina
Eureka
Cal
Humboldt Brewing Company
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Lom
Los Angeles
Max Kuehnrich
Prevdent
Army to adopt bread making machinery in kitchens
The War Department approves mechanized bread production for the Army, Navy and other services, aiming to standardize food quality. Trials at Port Riley and West Point support a system believed to boost enlistment morale. Commissary officers favor a specific bread making machine to improve daily rations and reduce prior complaints about bread quality.
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War Department
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Lane
United States
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Ben
Port Riley
West Point
Partially Charged With Murder in Chicago Case
Dr Oliver B Hart was formally charged by warrant in Chicago this morning with the murder of Irene Klokow a 16 year old girl. The case centers on the fatal illness and investigation details remain pending as authorities pursue further evidence and legal steps.
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Chicago
Oliver B. Hart
Irene Klokow
Jones land fraud trial reveals scheme and altered land titles
In Portland on October 7 a Jones land fraud trial disclosed deputy Linn County clerk Montague learning of a plan to pay veterans more for homesteads through a “double nation.” Defendants offered $200 extra to old soldiers, leading nine to sell five patents to Albany brewers Faber and Nel who financed the scheme. Levin Paquet and George J. West testified they received the land at the defendants' urging.
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Mim
Linn County
Manpita
Mbany
Portland
Jones
BE. Montague
Linn
Faber and Nel
Albany
Levin Paquet
George J. West
Aldeelchers
Maine singer Emma Brunes Story to perform in Bangor festival
For the first time in 15 years since leaving Maine to go to Paris the renowned singer Mme Emma Brunes Story arrives in Bangor to headline a festival in her honor. Governor Cobb hosts a reception and society events mark her visit before a nine stop concert tour ending at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
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San Francisco
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Wreck Of The St Paul Below Point Gorda
Shipping reports state the steamer St Paul is breaking apart off Point Gorda with heavy seas washing over her deck. All aboard are stranded as crew and passengers endure pounding surf and worsening conditions. rescue efforts have failed and the vessel is sinking.
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Fanidt
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Vileen
Eureka
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Petrie
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Gorda
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Escuet
San Francisco
Csiwmer
Pemena
Point Gorda
Ar Paul
Triple murder near Middletown shocks New York region
Bodies of Willie Oldney and Fred Ortiz were found in woods half a mile from home. Alles Dagerick was located nearby, and Georgia Dimerick was found unconscious in a chine barn with skull fractures. Robbery was clear. purses, money, and watches taken. Victims were near home, dragged to edge of woods and to a brush area a quarter mile away. Willis 62 and Prod 58.
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Willie
Fred
Oldney
Boothe Woods
Alles Dagerick
Mra
Georgia Dimerick
Alice
Chiney
Willis
Prod
Ben
Man and Wife Duel Ends in Wife’s Death in Brooklyn
After 35 years of marriage Denton Hopkins and Jesse Hopkins argued over community property of about 11000. Jesse shot first but Denton grabbed her pistol and fired three times wounding himself once and killing her. Hopkins, a 53 year old engraver, survived and was taken to a hospital. Witnesses included Hopkins sister Mrs Jennie Bruyn of Walden New York.
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Denton H. Hipking
Jesse
Pletoin
Brooklyn
Hopkine
Leen
Hopking
Jennie Bruyn
Walden
Huthand
Hopkins
Fred
Cam
Henry
Right of Way 18 Clear and North Bank Route Tricks
The Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads via Portland and Seattle Railway have secured every vacant land parcel along the north bank of the Columbia River. Land-office selections filed at Walla Walla and Vancouver suggest no government land remains for the route. The job now appears to be in the hands of others as NP filings indicate use of its selections.
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North Bank
Willa Wath
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railroads
Portand & Seattle Railway Company
Columbia River
Ehrp
United States Land Office
Walla Walla
Vancouver
Jooas Land
Ethers
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago Wheat Market Opens With Mixed Figures
Chicago wheat prices opened at 5 dollars and 4 cents per bushel with bids around 4 4 1/2 cents and offers near 2 8 1/2 cents. Traders awaited further direction as the market showed early volatility and regional demand signals.
Annual county school fund apportionment announced
County School Superintendent Frank K Woeller announced the annual apportionment of the county school fund. The total county share is 718.14 dollars, with state funds at 16 6040. Distribution notes delays and unreceived reports causing some districts to miss funds. Pendleton district 16 received 1430.20 from county and 3006.20 from state.
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Taylor
Blakley
Welles
Pendleton
Massive Vladivostok Shipment Sets Record Length
A colossal cargo contract from Vladivostok orders 14 thousand barrels of cows to be delivered by ship. The line, backed by Vladivostok flour merchants, will sail in three waves beginning October 5, with subsequent departures October 20 and early November. New orders to Hong Kong and Shanghai follow, with all ships expected to clear before harbor formation fines take effect.
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Mines Escape Prom Fire in Entombed Mine Shaft
Florence Col Oct 7 This morning before reaching the last of the miners in the entombed mine they were saved through an emergency shaft.
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Florence
Col
Dougherty's Bank Closed in Peoria
Dougherty's bank in Peoria did not open on the morning of October 7 as the Peoria National Bank, Dougherty president, failed to operate.
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Peoria
Peoria Na- Hone! Bank
Pipe Line Proposal Aims Beet Juice Transport From Union
Report from La Grande describes a proposed 12 mile pipe line to move beet juice from a crusher at Oho to the La Grande factory to save beet handling costs. A pulp backhaul to Union is planned to use the byproduct as feed, with pump power supplied locally. The plan hinges on pulp value and transport savings to justify constructing the line.
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Fred Te Moe
Montana to Make Sugar in Billings Plant Visioned
A local plan proposes a beet sugar factory in Billings, aimed at building a western sugar market in Montana. Backers stress railway rates and local ownership to resist combine control, with talks of multiple plants and competition against corporate monopolies.
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Ett
Pntted
California
Combine
Idaho Railroads Face Tax Increase Move to Boost Valuations
McConnell aims to press Idaho railroad assessments up from about 10 to 20 million or more by appealing to the state board of equalization. Backed by public sentiment, the drive seeks a writ of review to adjust valuations to reflect capitalization and earnings, after protests that current figures undervalue the railroad property.
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State Board of Equalization
W. J. McConnell
Pendleton
Daha
Interstate Commerce Commission
McConnell
C. P. Shein
Komura Sails for Japan on Empress of India Voyage
Baron Komura, Japan's peace envoy, still weakened by illness, sailed from Vancouver aboard the Empress of India toward Japan. His physician believes the sea voyage will restore him fully before return home. The Japanese consul and many residents gathered at the dock to bid farewell.
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Baron Komura
Fagisties
Alice Roosevelt Sails for United States from Yokohama
Miss Alice Roosevelt Thoomevelt and the party left Yokohama aboard the Liberia of the Pline Mail Company for the United States. The ship sailed amid crowds at the dock as thousands gathered to witness the departure of the distinguished American visitors. The travelers were in excellent health and spirits, ready to begin the voyage home.
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Yokohama
Alice Thoomevelt
Ead
Peking
Ore Hodeay
United States
Pueble Mail Company
Liberia
Allen
Ruling Compels Jockey Club to Bar Signalers for Damages
San Francisco judge rules that a racing corporation may eject individuals who signal or fish for race results on grounds. Those ejected may sue for damages, establishing a precedent in the George Santascia vs. California Jockey Club case.
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Oct
George Santascia
New California Jockey Club
Hunt
Superior Court
United States Mootrent et Plans Unknown Action
Fragmentary note mentions United States and items Mootrent and Green with unclear context. No clear event, date, or entities beyond these names. Further readable details needed to form a proper summary card.
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