Woolen mill feasibility report sparks Commercial Club interest
J P Wilbur presented a report showing a mill operating at capacity could earn about 18000 yearly, with preliminary outlays of 4200 to revive the plant and 33000 for a new unit. He indicated backing would be available, and would decide by Saturday if he would take the management under favorable capital terms. He left for Walla Walla, returning home to Union.
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Wilbur
Mil
Iadits
J. P. Wilbur
Commercial Association
eBay
Onl Capital
Hewie
Walla Walla
Union
Sunday Closing Law Unconstitutional Says Circuit Judge
Portland Ore Oct 13 a circuit court decision by Judge Gantenbein rules the state Sunday closing law unconstitutional, concluding the legislature cannot discriminate between occupations while upholding saloon restrictions in other sections. District Attorney Cameron weighs next steps as the demurrer to the injunction is overruled.
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Oregon
Legisivenre
Portland
Ore
Gantenbein
Eirceuit
Diatrict Attorney’s Office
Police Department
Aid
Bellinger and
Cameron
Martin Tase
Movement Aims to Push Forward Main Effort
The enterprise and all present showed a pledge to do everything in their power to forward the movement. If Mr Wilbur wishes to take the mill it becomes a question of removing the Judds from the plant, a step hoped to be accomplished.
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Wilbur
Court of Appeals rehearing decision delayed
Chicago October 13 news states the United States Court of Appeals decision on the government's petition for a rehearing of the $29,000,000 Standard Oil case will not be handed down today due to heavy court business and will likely be released later in the week.
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Chicago
United States
Democrats call to remove judge over inattention in Modoc
A telegram from Will Axbe of Sonoma county asks Bryan to discharge Judge John B. Baker of Modoc, chairman of the state central committee, alleging inattention to duties and noting an export opewer hourly from Bryan.
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Sin Frateleco
Bryan
Will Axbe
Sonoma County
John B. Baker
Modoc
State Central
Western Federation Calls Boycott Over Alaska Daily Record
A Juneau dispatch reports the Western Federation of Miners plans a boycott of the Alaska Daily Record protesting its coverage. A widespread boycott threat against area stores is being circulated to pressure the paper’s stance.
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Bsouttle
Juneau
Alaska
Western Federation of Miners
Alaska Daily Record
Muporld
Straw votes favor Bryan for president on trains and boat
Straw polls conducted on westbound O R N train showed a majority for Bryan. Eastbound No 6 yielded a Bryan edge with 39 for Bryan 34 for Taft and 4 for Debe. On the Breakwater steamer from Portland to Coos Bay LG votes favored Bryan. 2 cast for Taft while one man refused to vote.
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Taft
Portland
Bryan
Dr. Smith
J. T. Lievwallen
Boise
Drynn
Debe
Breakwriter
Joe Coos Ray
Fryan
Cubs Tame Tigers Again in World Series Showdown
Detroit fans greet the Tigers after yesterday’s win as Mullin earns hero status for Detroit. Cubs players Cobb and Mullin connect on key hits as wind and crowd drive momentum. Box office lines stretched long at 1 o'clock with odds stacking toward a Cubs victory in a heated series.
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Detrojt
Giyan
Cubs
Mullin
Detroit
Cobb
Bulgaria Readies War Over Bulgaria Independence Crisis
Sofia reports Bulgaria under Czar Ferdinand has mobilized the entire army to act within three days if Turkey does not officially recognize Bulgaria’s independence. In London, M Iswolski and Sir Edward Gray confer on Europe’s crisis as France backs England and Russia, while Austria’s stance remains unclear amid fears of a larger regional war. Diplomatic efforts push for delaying hostilities while seeking peaceful settlement.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Turkey
London
M. Iswolski
Edward Gray
France
England
Russia
Iulgaria
Servia
Ausstria
Halkan
Juwdleky
Chicago Beats Detroit 3-0 Behind Early Scoring
Chicago pitchers shut out Detroit 3-0 as Brown and Kling held the Tigers hitless in early innings. In the third, Schulte walked and stole, Chance walked, Steinfieldt singled to left scoring Schulte, Hofman followed with a single scoring Chance. Tinker was out as two runs scored. No runs in the fourth. Detroit Oct 13 News.
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Detroit
Det
Chicago
Brown
Kling
Balloon Racers Fall Into North Sea During Race
In October, balloons entry St. Louis and crew, pilot S. Br. Arnold and HG Hew nit, crashed into the North Sea amid the Hennett cup race. Refloated by a searchlight on a steamer, they were enveloped by the gas bag and nearly drowned after 15 minutes adrift before rescue.
PATHER SPLLS DAUGHTER FOR HUNDRED DOLLARS DAUGHTER
New Brunswick authorities investigate claims by Mrs Julia Madelin that her father sold her to Tony Madelin for 100 dollars. She says her husband forced marriage and abused her. she attempted to defend herself but killed him.
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Pather
New Brunswick
Julia Madelin
Tony Madelin
Heather
Amateur boxer faces two year wait to rejoin sport
Portland report notes boxer Louis Orale was expelled from the Spokane Athlete Club for fighting a professional, requiring a two year waiting period before he may compete as an amateur again. The case outlines that he cannot enter amateur events until the ban lapses.
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Portland
The
Pacific
Pio
Louis Orale
Spokane
Prink Alone Cause of Thunger in Chicago
A garbled Chicago report argues that charitable efforts overstate hunger among about 1,000 children daily. The investigation suggests most hungry children’s parents are well paid, casting doubt on the severity of the need and the effectiveness of aid programs.
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Prink
Chicago
Preparations for government tests of Herring flying machine
Fort Myer gears up for official tests of the Herring flying machine amid talk of further mechanical revelations. The War Department will extend Wright brothers access for reconstructing their wrecked ship, with full opportunities granted.
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Washington, Ct
Fort Myer
War Department
Wright Brothers
Engagement Between Miss Elkins and Duke Abruzzi Broken
Rome reports the engagement between Katilene Elkins and Duke Abruzzi is broken amid European and American press coverage. Circles cite ongoing discussion and a lack of official confirmation for a voyage to America to wed Miss Elkins.
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Rome
Duke Abruzzi
Katherine Biikine
Europe
America
Miss Elkins
James J Hub Secures Control of Kansas Texas Railroad
New York news reports James J. Hub has secured control of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad in a Wall Street battle. Stocks are held abroad while arrangements are finalized and cash distributions to Northern Pacific stockholders were anticipated.
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New York
James J. Hub
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Beller
Wall Street
Paelfia
Woman Chooses Chewing Tobacco Over Death Says Mrs Slefert
In St Louis on October 15 a 43 year old woman, Alma Slefert, claimed she would rather die chewing tobacco than quit. She described a rare condition from tobacco use and noted she has smoked a clay pipe for two years and chewed for three, becoming the sole documented case.
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St. Louis
Alma Slefert
New York Bankers Face Trial on Conspiracy Charges
New York Oct 13 Unless further delay occurs Charles W Morse and Alfred W Curtis will stand trial in the United States circuit court tomorrow on charges of conspiracy and misapplication of funds of the National Bank of America Morse formerly vice president and Curtis former president Judge Hough set the date and also scheduled the Heinze trial for overcertification of checks at the Mercantile National Bank to begin the same day The Morse and Curtis case is expected to finish before the Heinze case opens
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Alfred W. Curtis
United States Clrcuit
National Bank of America
Morse
Cuortlhs
Hough
United States
F. Augustus Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
Curtis
Heinze
American riflemen thrice victors in coast title race
Tacoma reports the second Infantry Washington National Guard team defeated the Duke of Connaught's Sixth Canadian Rifles of Vancouver B C for the Pacific coast championship and a $500 loving cup. Officials believe they may have set a world record, pending record searches.
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Tacoma
Markamen
Second Infantry
Washington National Guard
Duke of Connaught
Canaan Rifles
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Dashing Brunette Duped Two Husbands in New York
New York October 1. Catherine Stroebel, described as a dashing brunette, was found by a divorce court to have been the wife of Philip Stroebel by day and of Jacob Valasse by night for years. The court granted a divorce to Stroebel after evidence showed the dual marriages and duplicity.
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Philip Strobel
Jacob Valnese
New York
Catherine Stroebel
Philip Stroebe
Stroebel
Jacob Valasse
Stroeb
Gas Oven Blast Injures Grocer in Olympia Store
In Bolster & Barnes delicatessen Olympia, C. Ga blel sustained serious injuries when a large gas oven exploded. She was blown several feet, burned and bruised, and was unconscious briefly before recovery.
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Olympia
Get
Mre
BE. C. Gablel
Bolster & Barnes
Mendocino timber deal closes with JBL Wheeler purchase
Ukiah California reports the sale of the northern Mendocino County timber interests from Cottoneva Lumber to JBL Wheeler for 165000 dollars ending the long tenure of the largest timber owner in the region.
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Ukiah
Cal
Gow
California
Cottoneva Lumber Company
Mendovina County
JBL Wheeler
American National Receives Bank Notes in First National Issue
Mantle B. Gwinn president and J W Maloney cashier at American National Bank signed a new series of national bank notes. These first notes issued since nationalization total 82500 dollars across all denominations and are in strong demand.
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American National Bank
Mantle B. Gwinn
J. W. Maloney
Roland Oliver Resigns as Second Lieutenant of Company I
Roeland N. Oliver, second lieutenant of Company L, resigned as officer of the Ore mon national guard after lengthy consideration. The move opens the line for promotion within the local company as others are deemed strong officer material.
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Roeland N. Oliver
Oremon National Guard
Oliver
Olver
Hit
Clyte
Memhor
Lowhen
Ormintaation
Serevant
Leutenant
Trip to Weston Delayed by Bad Weather
Due to inclement weather the Weston trip by qubaTmonie was announced to be probably abandoned this afternoon just before o'clock.
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Weston
qubaTmonie
Aly, Doned
Wallula Depot Fire Destroys Historic Structure
A large two story combined depot and hotel in Wallula, built about 20 years ago, burned rapidly after flames started in the baggage room. The blaze destroyed the 150 by 50 foot building, with 40 sleeping rooms, causing about 30000 dollars in losses. One man, Charles Smith, was injured but expected to recover as officials plan temporary depot quarters.
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Walluia
East Oregonian
Wallula
Charles Smith
Snake River
Inland Empire
E. K. Ross
Wallum
O. R. & N. Company
LEF Campaign Tour Slated for Umatilla County
Hon J D Lee Republican elector candidate for president will visit Pendleton this evening or tomorrow and spend four days campaigning in Umatilla county under the Taft and Sherman club auspieces. Campaign stops include Milton Wednesday Weston Thursday Athena Friday and Hermiston Saturday.
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J. D. Lee
Oreon
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Taft and Sherman Club
Milton
Weston
Thursdiy
Athena
Hermiston
PRED PARR RETURNS FROM TOPPENISH FAIR
Fred Parr a well known reserva Hon farmer and his family returned noon from Toppenish where they attended the Indian fair since the close of the local fair. Parr says Indians are holding one of the biggest celebrations in the region and he regrets leaving early. The event continues until October 15 with daily horse racing and night dancing along with various amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parr
Farmer
Toppenish
Buck to join Wild West show tour in Walla Walla
Melvin Buck departed yesterday for Walla Walla to ride in the Wild West show tied to the fall event. He will perform in the traveling spectacle featuring western场 costumes and stunt acts.
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Melvin Buck
Walla Walla
Taft Special Train Wreck Near Sterling Ohio
Taft's special train arrived at 10 15 am when the car Constitution carrying Taft Governor Harris Senator Dick and Senator Smith of Michigan left the track after rails spread The accident caused a jolt but no injuries Workmen replaced the car and a large tree bar lay beside the repaired track Senator Dick said Taft is now sure at election as the escape shows a charmed life
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Sterling
Ohio
Taft
Constitution
Harris
Smith
Michigan
Henk
Taft Ie
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