Fire destroys skating rink and feed yard in West Webb area
A major blaze torn through the skating rink on West Webb Street destroying the rink and its contents, plus the Oregon Feed Yard and adjoining properties. About twelve horses and many vehicles burned, with losses totaling roughly 413,000. Hotel Pendleton bartender Carl Churchill freed eight horses before being burned. eleven more horses perished. One mule survived scorched. an officer shot a horse with severe injuries. Firefighters prevented wider spread. continued on page eight.
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West Webb Street
Oregon
Elly
George Hiw
Bentley & Leffingwell
Charles P. Barnett
Mark Moorhouse
Luther Rich
J. C. McConnell
Carl Churchill
Pendleton
Kearney
Churchill
D Bowman
Mexican Storm Death List Grows
Mexico City reports confirmed losses of three hundred to five hundred lives along the western coast from a hurricane and tidal wave that wiped out Guayamas port. Authorities struggle to deliver relief as bands of bandits seize heavily guarded supplies.
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Mexico City
Mex
Guayamas
Turco-Italian War Outcome Tied to Turkish Parliament Battle
London Oct 144 The Turko Italian conflict hinges on the opening session of the Turkish parliament. Strife erupts between the Young Turks and conservatives as both factions battle for control. Victory by the Young Turks could push the war forward.
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London
Young Turka Party
Young Turks
Justice Harlan of Supreme Court Dies at 75
Washington Oct 14 Justice John M Harlan longtime dean of the United States Supreme Court died at his home after a brief illness acute bronchitis. He served 34 years the longest term aside from one exception and had hoped to become chief justice. Taft must appoint a successor to fill the vacancy created by his death and the ruling in the Standard Oil and To Varco Trust case was cited among his final public acts.
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Washington D. C
Jolo M. Harlan
United Stated Supreme Court
Thikeley
John Marshall
Harlan
United States Supreme Bench
Taft
Justice White
Justice Harlan
United States
Supreme Court
Supreme Kennett
Iimekht
Varco Trust
Taft Breaks Frisco Exposition Ground Ceremony
President Taft broke ground for the Panama Pacific Exposition Stadium structure in San Francisco with a silver spade, as California citizens, military displays, a flag raising, and artillery salutes framed the elaborate ceremony. Governor Johnson, Major McCarthy, and Exposition President Moore spoke before Taft.
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Cal
Stadium
Taft
California
United States
Johnson
McCarthy
Moore
Parole Granted for Bankwrecker Walsh at Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kas Oct 14 Walsh a former bankwrecker received formal parole today at the federal penitentiary. He will live with his son and other relatives and report to Federal Judge North from time to time as required.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Bankwrecker Walsh
Walsh
North
Bandman Drowned as Ship Launch Capsizes in Bay
In San Francisco on October 14 a missile misfire caused the flagship California to return to port with five band members aboard. A launch carrying B. R. Charlie capsized in the bay. Charlie drowned, while the others were rescued. Instruments worth thousands were lost.
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San Francisco
California
B. R. Charlie
Nos
Monarchy command retreats into Spain near Chaves
Report from Lisbon says part of the monarchist forces left Zerra da Nor da and crossed into Spain. They were reinforced and reentered Portuguese territory near Sergieres, about 12 miles from Chaves, with a reinforced column totaling about 2500 men.
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Lisbon
Zerra da Norda
Spain
Sergieres
Chaves
Chinese Revolution Threatens Beijing as Rebels Advance
In Tokyo dispatches from Peking report the Han rebellion nearing the capital with the Manchu dynasty near retirement. Cities Nankuet and Kalseng burned after capture, while Beho nen Wang Tung Phunan Hupeh Hoan and Kalugeu provinces fall under revolutionary control. In San Francisco Chinese residents plan fundraising of 2000 dollars and more to aid the revolt.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Peking
Manelin
Nankuet
Kalseng
Beohenan
Wang Tung
Phunan
Hupeh
Hoan
Kalugeu
Dr Sun Yat Sen Alleged Leader on Chinese Revolt
A Chinese exile named Sun Yat Sen, alleged leader of a planned anti Manchu republic, traveled from Denver toward San Francisco en route to China to join the uprising. A $100,000 bounty is reportedly placed on his head by the government in exile. The timeline notes he departed Denver Thursday night seeking rapid return to participate in the revolt.
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Denver
San Francisco
Sun Yat Sen
China
Peking Troops Reported to Revolt and Fleet Active
A Shanghai cable reports Peking government troops have revolted and a heavy fleet was active through the night. The notice notes unrest spreading from Peking and indicates significant military movement in the region.
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Peking
Nevelt
Vancouver
A. Inoal Oniness Reform Society
Shanghai
Smallpox Patient Quarantined in Milton Ohio
Hollis Groom of Milton was placed under quarantine for multipox this week by the city health officer after being seen in town with stomach trouble and a suspected break out.
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Mitton, Or
Hollis Groom
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Tacoma Lodge
Meyer Cohen was arrested in Portland on an embezzlement warrant. He allegedly stole $891 from the Tacoma lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose during an event held months earlier. Lodge officers say Cohen promised restitution but fled the city today.
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Tacoma
Meyer Cohen
Portland
Loyal Order of Molese
Cohen
Senator Boone Sentenced To Prison For Bank Embezzlement
Olympia, Oct 14. State Senator Boone of Whit rin County must serve four to ten years in the penitentiary for embezzling 22000 from the Palouse State Bank prior to its failure. The state supreme court refused to hear his appeal.
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Oympia Warrh
Boone
Whitrin County
Palouse State Bank
State Supreme Court
No Juryman Yet in Wpnamara Case
Morning session in the McNamara case ended with clashes between defense and prosecution over juror bias and the use of witnesses. Judge Bordwell likely to excuse Nelson for por for cause, while defense may exercise peremptory challenges to secure an impartial jury amid pretrial publicity.
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Hoz Anmeles
Calif
Gounrel
MocNul
Veniceman
Nelson
McNamara Brothers
Defens
Bordwell
Horton
Coe
Pendleton Miliner Severely Injured After Block Trip
Mrs Rose Campbell well known miliner fell over a sidewalk block on a dark Pendleton street in front of Dr C J Smith’s residence. She struck her knee and bruises, lay unable to rise for minutes. She blamed poor lighting and obstructing blocks for the accident.
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Rose Campbell
Miliner
Pendleton
Campbell
C.J. Smith
Census Agent McKenzie Vanishes in Spokane Case
Deputy Marshall Crosady reports that W A McKenzie a government census agent disappeared from Spokane after being tipped off. McKenzie was indicted for census frauds on Wednesday and is the subject of the latest investigation.
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Tacoma
W. A. McKenzie
Spokane
Marshall Crosady
McKensie
Pendleton Boy in Navy Hero Saves Four in Bay
Midshipman Herbert Roesch of the Colorado, a Pendleton Oregon boy, is hailed as a hero after diving into San Francisco Bay to save four Marines from a sinking launch near a whaleboat from the Maryland. One sailor, J. Fr. Charliz, is missing. Roesch, son of William and Mrs. Roesch, had earlier lived in Pendleton and studied at Annapolis. He later gained fame at Camp Perry as the world’s top rifle shot.
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San Francisco
Herbert Roesch
United States
Colorado
Pendleton
Oregon
San Francisco Bay
Maryland
Roesch
J. FR. ‘Charliz
William Roesch
Califoria
Bismarck
United States Naval
Annapelis
Academy
Camp Perry
Ohio
Army
Navy
Militia
Military and
Naval Academy
Steamer Benito Juarez Brings Storm News from Mazatlan
Bun Disgo California reports a storm in western Mexico causing heavy loss of life and many wrecks. The steamer Benito Juarez arrived from Mazatlan detailing wrecked vessels seen near Bandera harbor as the hurricane raged. Captain Miranda credited with steering to safety and recounting damaged ships encountered at sea.
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Calif
Mexico
Benito Juarez
Mazatlan
Mexican
Miranda
Banderag
Merz Breaks Record In Santa Monica Auto Race
Charles Merz won the Santa Monica heavy automobile road race of 141 miles in 4 hours 2 minutes 38 seconds, setting a national mark. Bert Dingley, in a Pope-Hart Ford, finished second as about twenty thousand spectators attended the event.
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Santa Monics
Charles Merz
Santa Monica
Bert Dingley
Tobacco Trust Restructures Into Three New Companies
New York Oct 14 details of the tobacco trust reorganization under a supreme court order were announced. The original corporation will dissolve and three new firms will form. they are Lorillard Company Ligget and Meyers and the American Tobacco Company. Bonds of the trust to be exchanged for bonds in the new entities.
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New York
Tobacco Trust
Supreme Cour
Lorillard Company
Ligget and Meyers
American Tobarco Company
Triat
Student Commuter Threatened By Revolver Holdup
Misa Lilian Russell, a Fischer School of Music student and valley farmer's daughter, was forced to carry a well dressed stranger into town around 9 AM after he threatened her with a revolver. She suffered a nervous shock from the fright during the holdup on the Yellowhawk route.
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Wali
Cabinet members named for Madero in Mexico City
An authorized statement lists Madero’s cabinet personnel with Finance Ernest Madero Fromento, RaFael Hernandes as Finance, Instruction Jesus Flores Magon, War general Jose Gonzales Salas, Foreign affairs Frantisco Barra, Communication Mantuel Bonilla, Justice Jose Vasquez Taste, Interior Josephhinga Suarez.
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Madero
Nanwdl
Mexico City
Ernest Madero Fromento
Riafael Hernandes
Jesus Flores Magon
Jose Gonzales Salas
Frantisco
Barra
W C T U Holds Meeting At Mrs Raley Home
A W C T U meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J H Raley on College Street with Mrs Crockett presiding. Vice presidents were appointed from several churches and future meetings scheduled at Mrs Crockett’s Thompson Street home. County convention in Behe October 1 and 20 noted. delegates elected including Mrs Crockett Mrs Raley and Mrs Mypy. Mi es Stlshauerh to visit October 22 with four addresses to follow.
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J. H. Raley
College Street
Crockett
Milnes
A. W. Rugg
Whitten
Mays
Alse Toaton
Gwinn
Mra. Lowell
Shel
Hepoutier
Secont
County report flags truancy remarkably low
County Section Superintendent Welles reports there have been a mere ten truancy cases across the county, a figure he calls remarkable given the several thousand school children in the districts.
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Little Treaney
Welles
Mumber
Giants Beat Athletics 7 to 4 In World Series Opener
New York Giants defeat Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 4 in the first game of the World Series. Maggy McGraw and Connie Mack lead teams as 50,000 fans fill Yankee Stadium amid new signaling codes. Snodgrass injures Baker. Stuffy McKnin is out with a bum wrist.
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New York
Wnevere If
Doyle
Snodgrass
Murray
Merkel
Herzog
Fletcher
Meyers
Mauthewson
Philadelphia
Lord
Oldring
Collins
Baker
Murphy
Davis
Barry
Thomas
Bender
Klem
Diner
Connelly
Brenan
Maggey McGraw
New York Giants
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Stuffy McKnnia
Harry Davis
Ban Johnson vows to back Giants expulsion over World Series tickets
New York Oct 14 President Ban Johnson of the American league and National Baseball Commission said he would vote for expulsion of the New York Giants from the National League if it can be shown the club allowed speculators to obtain World Series tickets.
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New York
Ban Johnson
American League
National Baseball Commission
New York Giants
National League
Wright succumbs to his injuries at depot accident
Jack Wright, pioneer engineer, died at Anthony's hospital after a Wednesday fall at the depot. His daughters and other relatives were present. The body was sent to Walla Walla for burial beside his wife. Local K P Lodge members escorted the remains to the depot for shipment.
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Jack Wright
Anthony's Hospital
Tod
Walla Walla
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