Oregon Synod Meets Tonight in Eugene
The Oregon Synod opens its 20th annual session in the First Presbyterian church with about 100 delegates. Rev H N Mount of Eugene will deliver the opening sermon, followed by roll call, moderator election, and committee reports as ministers hold street meetings for prohibition.
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Synod of
Oregon
First Presbyterian Church
Pendleton
Oreggon
Washington
Idaho
H. N. Mount
Eugene
W. H. Bleakney
Baptist Church
Committee On Foreign Missions
Henry Townsend Babcock
Ernest F. Hall
Board of Foreign Missions
Western District
Committee
I. M. Boyles
William Partons
D. D
Synod
General Assembly
Ward W. MacHenry
John R. Sutherland
Roosevelt Advocates Tariff Commission at Pence Meeting
Veedersburg Indiana October 13 Col Noonevelt urged reelection of Senator Beveridge and backed a tariff commission to equalize production costs. He argued that home and foreign costs cannot be set by bargains among affected interests and called for centralized oversight.
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Veedersburg
Ind
Col. Noonevelt
Tariff Commission
Beveridge
Dickering
Mystery Woman Sought in Los Angeles Dynamite Case
San Francisco detectives broaden the probe into the Times dynamite plot. Mrs E J Ingersoll recounts Bryce and Morris staying at her home with a mysterious woman who brought them to 2664 Twentieth street. She heard talk of dynamite and Los Angeles. Descriptions match Bryce and Morris. A German dental congress blames modern diet for softer teeth.
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E. J. Ingersoll
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
J. B. Bryce
Morris
Los Angelles Times
E. RK. Ingersoll
Bryce
Twentieth Street
Mrs. Ingersoll
Railroads Postpone Rate Increase Suspension
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that railroads under the trans Missouri and Illinois freight territorial agreement have agreed to suspend the general rate increase until February 1, following the commission's request.
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Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
trans-Missouri and Illinois
Martial Law Declared as Spain Enforces Martial Law
Barcelona reports the anniversary of executions and the declaration of martial law across cities. Troops and reserves occupy streets as the outbreak feared last year in Ferrer’s execution area intensifies. The article notes Spain presses ahead with military control during the anniversary observances.
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Barcelona
Francesco
Spain
Ferrer
Rain Relief Eases Minnesota Fire Crisis
Winnipeg reports rain improving the Minnesota fire crisis. Governor Eberhardt plans to return to St Paul as militia officers stay in charge. Martial law remains in parts of the burned district and body recovery efforts continue.
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Winnipeg
Minnesota
Eberhardt
St. Paul
Taft to Visit Panama and Beverly October 13
President Taft, after a conference with Colonel Gothalz, chief engineer of the Panama Canal, plans a quick visit to the Panama Canal zone. The trip follows rumors of an alleged graft syndicate preparing to operate at the canal. He will vote in Cincinnati and then depart on a warship from Charleston for the isthmus.
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Pannama
Beverly
Gothalz
Panama Canal
Canal
Cincinnati
Charleston
8. C
Methodists Lay Preachers Gather in New Haven
New Haven Conn Oct 13 The National Association of Methodist Local or Lay Preachers opened what promises to be a highly interesting gathering. Church workers from coast to coast attend with prominent English Wesleyan lay preachers the Rev Thomas Rowbotham and the Rev John Rearle among speakers. Sessions continue daily for two or three weeks.
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New Haven
Conn
National Association of Methodist
Thomas Rowbotham
John Rearle
Santos Dumont Turns To Astronomy After Flying Career
Santos Dumont, the first man to fly, quits aviation for good and takes up astronomy as a new pursuit. He is building a gigantic observatory on the coast to study the stars, saying aeronautics once conquered, now lacks excitement.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Rail merger arguments wrap up in Union Pacific case
In St Paul on October 13 the railroad merger dispute closed with brief presentations from Southern Pacific and Harriman interests. Frank Kellogg summarized the government position as the proceedings ended this afternoon.
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Union Pacific
Bt. Paul
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Frank Kellogg
Legislature seeks Minif disaster investigation
Denver Oct 13 The lower house asked Governor Shafroth to investigate the Starkville disaster in which probably 66 miners lost their lives. It also called for a broader inquiry into the Colorado coal fields.
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Denver
Shafroth
Starkville
Colorado
Peace reigns on Furnish Coe project settlement ends dispute
Col J H Raley reports amicable settlement of the Furnish Coe controversy over the Furnish Coe project. Dam work to proceed and Col onization to continue with Columbia Land company handling affairs. Final terms await days of final paper approval and public details.
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Col. Raley
Furnish
Coe
Furnish-Coe
Col
J. H. Raley
Portland
Raley
H. W. Coe
Coe Station
Columbia Land Company
Stanfield
Coast Artillery Calls for Increased Force
Washington on October 18 Brigadier General Murray chief of the coast artillery USA issues annual report urging an increase in coast artillery forces to bolster coastal defenses in wartime.
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Washington
Murray
U. 8 A
Hogs Record Fruit Yield at Walla Walla Ranch
Walla Walla Washington reports one of the valley’s best fruit yields. W O Roberts foresees turning 20 acres of wheat land to apples after harvesting 2000 boxes from a three acre chard this year. About 1750 boxes are fancy and the crop should bring roughly $2000, far above expected wheat returns. Roberts makes two harvests from his orchard each year, a top pick and a second lighter run.
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Walla Walla
Wash
W. O. Roberta
Rome
Roberts
Cowboy Bride Ties Knot Despite Irate Father
Mary Kluckis, now Mrs Harry B Inman, traveled from Portland to Pendleton and wed cowboy Harry B Inman in a romance rooted in love. The couple, joined by a priest and vow, celebrates a union born afar from ordinary modern life. The pursuit of love culminates amid Pendleton Round Up lore as Inman, a sheriff’s helper and range rider, plays a central role.
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Mary Kluckis
Harry B. Inman
Portland
Oregon
Pendleton
Sherif Taylor
Lochinvar
Republicans to hold big rally tonight in Court House
Republican Nominee for Governor Bowerman will headline the rally with Judge S A Lowell presiding. The Round-up cowboy band opens with a street concert at 7 30 pm, leading a parade to the Court House. Bernice Ruppe will sing, Cochran of La Grande speaks for water commission, other candidates to join.
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Jay Bowerman
Court House
Bernice Ruppe
Bowerman
Oregon
la Grande
Baker City
Stephen A. Lowell
George T. Cochran
Roosevelt Denounces Corrupt Politicians in Danville
In Danville Indiana October 18 Colonel Roosevelt denounced corrupt politicians and breakers of public faith. In remarks tied to the Lorimer bribery scandal he urged, Drive them out of office. Senator Beveridge of Indiana joined the rally. Roosevelt plans stops in Indiana towns advocating Beveridge for reelection.
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Danville
Roosevelt
Lorimer
Beveridge
Indiana
U S Leads World In Coal Output In 1909
European authorities report 1909 coal production shows the United States at about 390.6 million tons, well ahead of the United Kingdom at 263 million, Germany 146 million, France 76 million, and Belgium 23 million. The year saw the largest percent production gain for the United States, though both the U S and UK produced less than in 1907. World total coal production reached about 960 million tons.
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New York
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Belgium
French Strike Echoes Revolution as Paris Roads Run Red
Troops loyal to the government clash with striking workers in Paris during a major railroad strike. Police fight back amid violent scenes. Several people are reported killed as unrest spills into the streets.
Trains Guarded by Engineers as Reserves Mobilize
Paris reports trains moved by soldiers from the engineering corps as first reserves are called to colors. Many strikers are among the reserves and have answered the call. It is unclear if they will operate trains as troops they previously refused as civilians.
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Madrid
France
Spain
Alfonso XIII
San Sebastino
Gibraltar
England
Morocco
Africa
Paris
Paris Railroad Strike Turns Revolutionary Clash
Paris dispatch says the railway strike has become a revolt against the government with looming bloodshed. Troops, split in loyalty to the syndicate, ordered to quell demonstrations. Reports say 200 strikers clashed with police at La Humanite office, one woman and a soldier killed.
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London
Paris
London Globe Today
la Humanite
Blood Flows as Paris Strikers Clash With Soldiers
Paris October 13 blood flowed in the streets as the first real clash between strikers and soldiers lasted over an hour. At least six men and two women were seriously hurt and reports say one soldier was killed. Amid labor troubles, the Apaches stirred chaos with many holdups and brawls, police say.
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Paris
Unrest Among English Trainmen Over Hours and Wages
London October 13 unrest grows among English railway workers as tensions rise over hours and wages amid the pending railway crisis in France. Earlier threats of a nationwide tie up were avoided by compromise, but sentiment remains unsettled.
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London
France
England
Englang
Former Kansas Governor Stanley Dies At Home
Wichita Kansas October 13 Former Governor Stanley dies at his home today after retiring from public life six years ago following a term as governor. The obituary notes his service and retirement from public life.
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Wichita
Kan
Stanley
Publica Life
Twenty-Six More Bodies Found In Mine Disaster
Starkville October 13 reports reach the surface that twenty six more bodies have been found in the mine depths. Officials of the company neither affirm nor deny the report, bringing the total dead to forty eight.
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Starkville
Texas Oil Fight Begins as Gates Undersells Standard Oil
New York reports financiers forecast a fierce battle as the Texas Dil company led by John Gates prepares to start operations. Gates says he will undersell the Standard Oil trust and has set up 83 stations in the East to drive price competition.
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New York
Texas Dil Company
John Gates
Gates
Ofl
of Trust
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