Bread famine fears and theater arrests as news in brief
Grain exporters warn of wheat shortages threatening bread supplies in America while Kansas City actors face possible arrest if theaters attempt Sunday shows. Egyptian graft bans officials, and Interborough Metropolitan battle may see Thomas B. Ryan sidelined. Queen of the Pacific nearly sinks at San Francisco Bay City dock amid a string of mishaps. Argentine government criminalizes strikes, imprisoning organizers for up to a year.
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Chicago
America
Kansas City
Thomas B. Ryan
Interborough
Queen
Pacific Coast Company
San Francisco
Bay City
Northwest News Briefs and Local Incidents
Flour prices rise in Walla Walla by 40 cents per barrel. One man killed and two injured in a premature blasting powder blast near Nile Montana. Bruce Trimbol, Tacoma High freshman, is accused of striking Prof John Galser over an algebra dispute. Trimbol facing expulsion. peers who cheered may face consequences. George Kindald, Dawson government works head carpenter, alleged to have stolen 40000 dollars from Dawson Mall.
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Walla Walla
Nile
Mont
Bruce Trimbol
Tacoma
John G. Galser
Trimbol
George Kindald
Dawson
Dawson Mall
Poison crisis death tied to personal lapse aboard steamer
Last July a man died from poison consumed in a personal crisis while being transported to Seattle for trial aboard the steamer Prospector this week. Latsh county Idaho records 14 percent divorces in 20 years, lowest in the west. Flathead county Montana shows 35 percent, highest. Pocatello city water shut off after deadlock between city council and water company, risking no fire protection for four days. The move to municipal supply is under consideration to prevent future emergencies.
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Seattle
Prospector
Latsh County
Idaho
Flathead County
Mont
Pocatello
Kaiser Is Kings Guest In London Visit
Emperor William and empress arrive in England next month and will base at Windsor for most of their stay with a state visit to London planned. The welcome at Guildhall will be a major event, with preparations costing at least 20000 dollars, and Sir John Bell to deliver the address as lord mayor.
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London
William
England
Edward
Windsor
John Bell
Imperial visit plans with ceremonies at Guildhall and Windsor
The emperor will stay three days in Windsor park with King Edward and the Prince of Wales. A large pavilion in Guildhall yard will host a state ceremony with galleries for privileged spectators. The Waterloo chamber will host a command theatrical, a state concert and a state banquet in St George's hall. Windor castle apartments are lavishly decorated under the king's direction.
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Guildhall Yard
Windsor Park
Edward
Prince of Wales
Waterloo Chamber
St. George's Hall
Windwor Castle
Coon Denies Conspiracy in Counterfeiting Trial
In United States circuit court, Er R Coon testified he never conspired to counterfeit money and rejected a proposal by Elmer Turner one of six accused. He recalled efforts to fund copper tempering experiments with a hydraulic press ordered from New York and shipped via Baker City Idaho to a remote staging area before moving to Huntington and a Batain ranch dugout. Turner funded much of the press purchase and Coon later advertised the press for sale in a New York Metal Industry publication as evidence for the defense.
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United States Circuit Court
Elmer Turner
Oregon Daily Journal
Coon
Turner
New York
Hans Johansen
McNeil's Island
Huntington
Baker City
Oregon
Wolser
Idaho
Bastain Ranch
Sald
Metal Industry
Balloon Cup Race Gathers Global Aeronauts in St Louis
St Louis hosts the International Aeronautic Cup events with French German British and American crews. The $2500 six mile course plus other prizes for heavier than air craft and best overall showing attract wide European and U S interest as winds favor an eastward long distance race.
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France
England
Germany
America
James Gordon Bennett
Frank B. Lahm
United States Army
Aero Club of America
Aeronautic Clubs
America—Aero Club of America
Alan R. Hawley
J. ©. McCoy
Henry B. Hersey
Lahm
Deutscher Luftschiffer- Verband
Oscar Erbsloh
Pommern
Hugo von Abercorn
Dusseldorf
Paul Meckel
Teachuci
Baron Hugo von Abercorn
Hag
Alpe
Aero Club of
Alfred le Blanc
Rene Ganalér
Aéro Club
United Kingdom
Griffith Brewer
Lotus IL
Bantos-Dumont
St. Louie Aero Club
St. Louis Aero Club
Great Lakes
Buffalo
N. S
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim to Prevent Appendicitis
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver and prevent appendicitis by establishing regular bowel habits after constipation. Sold for 25 cents at Tallman & Cuoin drug store.
Clerk extends 1907 tax roll in Clatsop County dispute
Supreme Court upholds Judge McBride ruling in favor of Clatsop County and Clerk J. C. Clinton. Justices affirm that the county clerk must extend 1907 taxes on the assessor’s roll, not create a new roll, in a friendly action to interpret tax law. Also includes a medical ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills.
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Supreme Court
Clatsop
John Watterhouse
George Kobath
Va. Clatsop County
J. C. Clinton
George A. McBride
Circuit Court
Bean
Salem Statesman
Big deposit of sulphur discovered on Aleutian islands
A government scientific expedition in the Aleutians identified a large sulphur deposit amid volcanic islands rich in gold, platinum, quartz, copper. The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909 is seen as catalyst for exploitation, settlement, and development offinhe eries, ranching, and mining, with best methods demonstrated.
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Seattle
United States
Aleutian Group of Islands
Fraternity Means More Than Belonging to Secret Society
A thoughtful note argues that fraternity extends beyond membership in a secret society, highlighting shared values, responsibility, and communal bonds that endure beyond formal rites.
Schilling's Best Tea Guarantees Your Money Back
A brief ad notes Schilling's Best tea and a money back guarantee via the grocer. It claims the tea has covered the sea with ships for a hundred years and promises refunds if not liked.
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Schilling
High quality menswear at prices that please
The ad asserts that universal peace is distant and notes Moors troublesome to France while promoting high grade gentlemen's clothing. It claims buyers will be pleased with prices and suggests that universal peace would follow if everyone wore their suits. The tone is promotional and jingoistic.
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France
Unclear fragment on reading softness and whiteness
The text presents an unclear fragment noting a material described as soft white light and easily readable. It lacks concrete entities, events, or identifiable subjects to form a complete news item.
East Oregonian Is Local Advertising Medium Liked
The East Oregonian is described as Eastern Oregon’s representative paper, valued by readers for its support and loyalty. It serves as the advertising medium of the section, reflecting community engagement and financial backing.
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The
East Oregonian
Oregon
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