Japanese naval bombardment and land actions near Port Arthur
News from the Far East reports battles around Port Arthur with Japanese forces repelling Wednesday attacks and leveraging a cavalry move. Kuropatkin concedes a strategic strain as Japanese reinforcements threaten left flank, while hospital preparations and shipbuilding activity in Newport News accompany the broader conflict updates.
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Kuropatki
Metite
Walletsler’s Liberty Run Ends In Fines And Jail
Two days of liberty ended for Jon Waetsle, a Cimarrilla resident, after a prior release on a $56 fine for an infraction involving Albert Jensen. Last night police detained him again for drunkenness, and the recorder sentenced him to five days in jail. The arrest followed a past confrontation with Jensen over drink. Walletsler allegedly assaulted Jensen during the incident, using a rock and a possible improvised weapon in the tense episode.
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Jon Waetsle
Cimatilla Brave
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Albert Jensen
Recorder
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Annual Session of Women’s Clubs in Oregon Portrays Reform Talks
The Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Baker City ends with calls for a state reform for girls, a juvenile court and a probation system for convicts. Judge Stephen A. Lowell voices optimism on benefits to Oregon and outlines proposals under consideration. Attendees from Pendleton include Mrs. Lee Moorhouse and several Wells.
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Jin Seastor
Baker City
Stephen A. Lowell
Thin City
Barker
Lowell
Orecon
Federation
Oregon
T. T. Geer
Samuel White
Bakerity
Pendleton
Minn
Lee Moorhouse
A. Wade
R. Alexander
Charles Colesworthy
BT. Wade
John Halley
Telephone Strike Unsettled In Portland
Portland October 14 striking telephone girls agree to work two days while disputes with companies are settled but threaten to quit if grievances not solved. At a yesterday meeting the union learned new workers would be imported to replace strikers after the truce, a move the body opposed expressing willingness to not work during negotiations. Mine Cooper the service manager who witnessed Spokane winter strike explains the present trouble.
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Mine Cooper
Spokane
Cattle shipments pace season as Pendleton grain trade slows
Eastern Oregon stock movements dominate headlines as 2000 head of cattle trek from ranges to markets and feeding grounds. Stanfield Brothers’ ranch near Hebo reports 700 head bought from Grant County stock and 100 head fat steers sent to Seattle. Pendleton plans to wind down shipments with about 1000 head due from the south, while crews push cattle toward Walla Walla Wahima and Sound markets. Ambassadors McCormick and Italian honors also noted in brief dispatches.
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Sound
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Gamurierm
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Stanfield Brothers’ Ranch
Bebo
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Grant County
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Lamont Gets Three Years In Penitentiary
George Lamont was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary for larsery by Kailee. Edwin B. Stokes received a similar sentence for conviction as a pickpocket. Ralph Ward was fined 125 dollars for assaulting Miles Kemler. Lamont defrauded confectioner C. W. Irvin of 700 dollars. Stokes stole a purse containing 260 dollars from Arguel Tanke of Mil an. Willem McDonald, 30, was acquitted of larceny from a store and released. McDonald faced burglary charges related to Walkers Chowd-Wore Jory at Helix. Weston forfeited a five hundred dollar ball. he faces additional charges and possible penalties. Damages sought for killing a bulldog named Jack. Witness lists and jurors noted. Episcopal convention and Great Northern election items follow.
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Edwin KB. Stokes
Ralph Ward
Miles Kemler
Lamont
C. W. Irvin
Stokes
Arguel Tanke
Milan
Willem McDonald
Uberty
McDonald
Horace Walkers
Taylor
Weston
FE. H. Weston
Hormethief
Supreme Court
Appel
Oregon State Penitentiary
Washington
Wexton
Pomeroy
Dog
Blanock Discusses Portage Plan at Walla Walla Meeting
Blanock of Walla Walla met with the Commercial Association and local citizens to discuss feasibility of Pendleton and Ulla county aiding the portage canal project. He described Open River Association plans to raise about 40000 from eastern counties and outlined alternate sums to show the burden on the county. He noted that a fraction per bushel of wheat or a small percentage of a large fund could finance the effort, expecting legislative debate soon.
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Walla Walla
Amsocton
Pendleton
Ulla County
Umitifia
Blalock
Geome
Push for semi weekly passenger train on W. & C. R.
Helix residents and Pendleton business leaders plan a sustained drive to win a semi weekly passenger train on the W. C. R. during wheat shipping delays. They will petition officials to run service at least twice weekly, freeing current mixed trains for freight. A Pendleton business meeting will organize the petition with Helix cooperation.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Businenn
Thi
Helix Wil
Walters Dam Dispute Over Water Backflow Elevation
A dispute over the Walters dam follows competing surveys claiming a six foot backwater raise is needed to affect the Byers race. Walters contends a four foot rise suffices, with both sides presenting detailed river level estimates and a permanent injunction sought for the water rights holder.
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Byer
Byers
Fred Waltere
W. & Byers
Byen
Tuanese
Ita
H. J. Bean
J. Albert Cheate
Cheate
WallA WallA Race Meet Draws Huge Local Delegation
A large crowd from Seattle Tacoma North Yakima and Ellensburg visits Walla Walla for derby day events. Fourteen hundred attendees from major cities, a two heat 14 coach excursion, and river results highlight a bustling program with Hassalo taking the 2:15 pace and Kentucky Babe victorious in the two-year-old trot.
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Seattle
Miedsburg
Walla Walla
Ochido
Tacoma
Wis
Portland Dey
Homer Clonedo
Fort Walla Wall
Hassalo
Olioe
Queen BE
Kentucky Babe
Black Diamond
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Tawly
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Titus
Zama
My Surprise
Steamer City of Seattle Returns With Klondike Gold
Steamer City of Seattle arrives from Skagway and Southeast Alaska carrying $80,000 in gold consigned to the U S Navy in Seattle and to the Northern Commercial Co in San Francisco. The vessel lands 165 passengers, mainly from the interior, and also brings several hundred tons of canned salmon, fresh halIBUT, and salt herring.
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Alaska
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Klondike
United States Navy
Seatte
Northern Commercial Company
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Interior
Stockmen Cooper Indicted in County Case
Dave and BE J Cooper, prominent stockmen and farmers of Ludlow La Grande, were indicted by the county grand jury for stealing cattle. The case, likely to be continued, may seek a venue change to a different trial court.
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Ludlow
la Grande
Dave
BE. J. Cooper
Peace Conference Planned by Roosevelt to Invite Powers
Berlin dispatch from the Tageblatt reports high diplomatic authority saying President Roosevelt intends to invite the major powers to an international peace conference before the U S elections to complete arrangements afterward.
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Tageblatt
Roosevelt
Withdraws Divorce Resolution in Protestant Episcopal Convention
Dr. J Lewie Parks withdrew the minority report of the committee on Canon's regards in marriage and divorce at the Protestant Episcopal convention. A stray, nonsensical line follows, noting a fool in a cornfield.
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Boston
Cannon
Boatin
Protestant Episcopal Convention
J. Lewie Parks
Committee of Canon
Rebellious Hendrick Witbol Declares War Again
Berlin dispatch reports Hendrick Witbol, who led a rebellion a decade ago, has once more declared war in German Southwest Africa. The expected majority of Hottentot tribes are said to join the uprising.
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Windhorek
Africa
Hendrick Witbol
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