Medford Charter Fight frames local option vs state law
Medford’s charter and its exclusive liquor regulation clash with state criminal law. The 1900- era legal battle rekindles trust in local option, as supporters fear Medford may go dry again. pastors and residents predict a renewed dry vote amid lingering resentment from the countywide prohibition.
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Ciuit
Medford
Pierre Wie Loader
Supreme Court
Wwn Ube
J. P. Winter
J. H. Taley
Salem
Finy City
Ths
Tutt
Senate
Walter M. Terce
Distriet
Ficht
Milton
Gorky Trip With Wife Returns to New York? News Update
In St. Petersburg on Oct 27 Maxim Gorky reportedly plans a future visit to New York and would bring his wife Mme Anderiff, formerly married to the noted author Leajyidas Andre itt, amid earlier rumors of his marriage.
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Maxim Gorky
St. Petersburg
New York
Gorky
Mme Anderiff
Leajyidas Andreitt
Palis Three Stores and Escapes Unhurt
R C Platt claiming to be a Tacoma business man fought robbers in a Chicago apartment, grabbing one by the neck. The struggle moved to a fire escape where Pratt fell three stories and landed on rubbish, escaping unharmed.
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Chicago
R. C. Platt
Tacoma
Pratt
Montana wool firm retires after 16,000 sheep sale
Lewiston Montana October 28 The sale of nearly 16 000 head of sheep here this week by Waite Elliott and Peck to Yellowstone and Fergus parties marks the retirement of another big Montana wool growing firm which for many years has figured in the business. The firm will winter 16 000 lambs and dispose of them next spring.
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Lewiston
Mont
Waite, Elliott
Peck
Yellowstone
Fergus
Montana
Northwestern Fruitmen to Convene in Portland in December
The annual convention of the Northwestern Fruitgrowers Association, representing Montana Idaho Washington Manitoba Oregon and British Columbia, will meet in Portland in December. The gathering coincides with the Oregon State Horticultural Society’s annual meeting.
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Portland
Ore
Northwestern Fruitgrowers
Asvocation
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Miah
Oregon
Britkeh Columbia
Ana
Oregon State Horticultural Society
Hendley Mail Carrier Confesses Misdemeanors in Debt Relief
In Bellingham Washington on October 25 A W Hendley a mail carrier confessed to rifling the mails to ease a heavy debt burden. He reportedly took action to relieve his first wife’s sufferings and has since been making substantial monthly payments.
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Bellingham, Wash
A. W. Hendley
Bellingham
Hobson Claims Japan Seeks War Over Pacific Strategy
Congressman Hobson told a San Francisco audience that Japan is eager for war with the United States and aims to seize Pacific strategic points early. He warned of a large Japanese fleet, cited a million dollars borrowed for war, and alleged Japanese incitement of Filipinos. He urged voters to back Bryan and spoke on the school question.
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San Francisco
Hobson
Japan
United States
Pacific
Bryan
Republican Vice Presidential Candidacy Mystery
Secretary to Senator Quay asserts Sherman did not author the New Mexico timber land scheme. William Wright says W. H. Andrews drafted the territorial bill and struck a deal to pass the New Mexico land grant. Andrews allegedly surrendered his option under condition, but the statehood bill faltered in the Senate.
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Pennsylvania
Sherman
Washington
New Mexico
William Wright
Quay
Wright
W. H. Andrews
Andrews
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
House
Andras
Bryan's appearance on platform restores order after accident
At Tarrytown New York on October 25 a Bryan special narrowly averted disaster when stopped cars blocked the track. A crowd of about a thousand surged forward injuring several before emergency signals halted the scene. Bryan then appeared on the platform to calm the crowd and spoke. He said Democrats will win New York Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Rhode Island and denounced Roosevelt campaign activity. He argued the office belongs to the people and warned a president cannot dictate his successor.
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Nebraskia
Democratsy
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Thode Island
Roosevelt
Mrs Sac
Peekskill
N.Y
Tarrytown
Bryan
Hieran
Wentucky
al Poughkeepere
Promised Train Robbery Fails to Materialize
Sacramento April 28 It was learned today that every express train from Oregon to California since Saturday has been guarded by an extra corps of road policemen Wells Fargo guards armed with sawed off shotguns A warning from Red Bluff claimed an attempt would be made to hold up No 14 the Oregon express northbound near Aer just south of the Oregon line But the information is now thought unreliable
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Sacramento
Oregon
California
Wells- Fargo
Red Bluff
Oregon J
Aer
Oregon Line
Body found in mountains after missing hunter case
Tacoma reports Bloodhounds located the body of Fred W. Klocher, missing since October 19, in the mountains about a mile from where Julius Kamel’s body was found. Authorities believe he fell and struck his head on a tree, killing him.
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Tacoma
Fred W. Klocher
Julius Kamel
Bitter political fight in Cuba intensifies upsurge
Havana Cuba Oct 24 The bitter battle between liberal and conservative forces for supremacy across the island grows fiercer with charges that liberals stop private property along campaign excursion routes.
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Havana
Cuba
Escapee Frank Brown Captured Near Tacoma
Frank Brown, who fled Salem penitentiary two months earlier by swimming the Willamette River, was captured today near Tacoma by Deputy Sheriff Desmond after a rain of bullets was reported during the pursuit.
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Tacoma
Frank Brown
Salem Penitentiary
Willamette
Bullota
Desmond
Cuba Sees Five-Second Severe Earthquake Hit HL
An historic quake struck HL Cuba on October 28 lasting about five seconds. No damage or injuries were reported, with residents noting the tremor’s intensity but finding no lasting effects.
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Cuba
Hovcott Leaves Whole Town Without Phones
Mereland October 27 residents of Hudson vote to underground wires. A special committee led by Mayor Sullivan pressed Central Union and Peoples Telephone Cos to bury lines as condition for waterworks. About 80 to 100 phones removed from homes and businesses. ~20 remain in use.
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Mereland
Hudson
Hadaen
Watey
Sullivan
Central Union and Peoples
Punishment Meted to Chicken Thier Reporter
Los Angeles on October 28 a man named Casper Benson was found beaten and tied to a tree in a chicken coop. He suffered a fractured skull and is believed dying as neighbors reported the incident.
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Los Angeles
Casper Benson
Cougars Raid Roseburg Sheep Herder Reports Losses
Roseburg October 28 Cougars raided a band of sheep belonging to Leander Mathews. They reportedly killed 17 animals and a black bear was seen in the area. J Wy Sawera of Malta Mont perished in a snowstorm, his body found Thursday.
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Roseburg
Leander Mathews
J. Wy
Sawera
Min
Malta
Mont
Wallowa Development Report From Theodore Shell
Theodore Shell of Shel Combs Mercantile Co. in Wal lowa reports rapid growth at Wallowa after O R N upgrades. He notes ongoing building boom, a lamne warehouse project, and numerous new developments. Enterprise sees active real estate transfers including Cal Smith selling a moving equipment business to Roy McCally and former governor Shrader.
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Shel-Combs Mercantile Co
Wallowa
la Grande
Shell
Wallowa Mercantile Company
Mimnaugh
Tom
Cal Smith
Gouertner
Mr. Shrader
Roy McCally
Young Santa Rosa Fireman Receives Skin Grafts
Santa Rosa fireman scalded in a train wreck undergoes another skin grafting operation. About 100 inches of skin transferred to his leg from donors in Santa Rosa and Potatoe Valley, with total donors near 250. Some friends have submitted to two graft removals.
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Sint Rosa
Cal
Phil Ro Seaond
Santa Rosa
No- Vio
Santa Rose
Pototomia
San Rafael
Ohio vote forecast split between Taft and Bryan
Chicago Record-Herald reviewer Walter Wellman predicts a tight Ohio race with a slender Taft or Bryan win possible. He notes momentum for Republicans recently, while Democrats remain confident for the national ticket, but expect a close outcome similar to 1892.
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Chicago
Ohio
Chicago Record-Herald
Walter Wellman
Lilo
Taft
Bryan
Monohan Back From Valdez Dig Says Riches Await
Peter Monohan arrived in the city aboard the Victoria and reports a successful season at Valdez creek. He declines exact profits but fellow passengers estimate about ten thousand dollars. Monohan asserts the district is richer than expected and notes Dun Kain located the pay streak with a future project by Kain's company.
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Peter Monohan
Valdex Creek
Victoria
P. 1
Mr. Monohan
Valdez Creek
Dun Kain
Big Northeast Umatilla land sale to McMillen Co
Approximately 4000 acres of northeast county pasture land transferred by deed filed with County Recorder Hendley. A L Demaris and wife sold to McMillen Company, a Washington corporation, for 24692 dollars and 46 cents. Property includes multiple sections in township four north range 37 east and township five north range 4 east, with timber rights and fencing reserved by the grantors.
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Hendley
A. L. Demaris
McMillen Company
Washington
Umatilla
Township Five
W. m
North Pacific railroad worker fatally shot in Pasco hold up
Car Checker Williams of the N P was shot last night when a bandit ordered him to raise his hands. He drew back his lantern to strike the robber, but was fatally wounded. The incident occurred in the Pasco yard according to reports reaching Walla Walla.
Trial of Binger Hermann Postponed Indefinitely
The Hermann land fraud trial in Oregon is postponed again, delayed without a new date. Attorneys in the case must meet to set a definite time for the trial.
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Binger Hermann
Ranger J F Kieffer Dies In California Fire
Vortura Cal October 28 J F Kieffer of Santa Paul is dead and James Hateher of Ford Rivas both forest rangers suffer severe burns after being caught in a canyon pocket by a fire they started in the brush The blaze raced and trapped them while Kieffer lived in a tent with an ill son The men started the fire and could not escape
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Vortura
Cal
J_ F. Kieffer
Santa Paul
James Hateher
Ford Rivas
Forest Rangers
Kieffer
Portland fundraiser for Taft campaign managers effort
Frantic efforts were made in Portland to raise funds for Taft campaign managers in New York Obie and Tidlani. Dr Henry Coe with headquarters in the Portland hotel urged the biggest houses to contribute, requesting two gifts of 500 dollars each. It is unknown how much was collected.
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Portland
Taft
New York
Obie and Tidlani
Henry Coe
Tas
Tew om Tett's Trail in New York State
A garbled report notes Bryan departing this morning from a state gym to follow Taft's trail, referencing Tew om Tett and lines about a political journey through New York.
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New York
Bryan
State
Tetley
Taft
Yesterday's Baseball Highlights Los Angeles Falls Short
In a busy slate, Los Angeles lost 7 to 9 to Portland while San Francises defeated Oakland 5 to 4. Portland and San Francises led early with strong hitting, while LA struggled to close the gap late. Oakland remained competitive but could not overcome the early deficit.
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Los Angeles
Portland
San Francises
Oakland
FourteenYearOld Patton Shot by Brother in Washington
In Gate City Washington A Patton aged 14 was shot and killed instantly by his younger brother William after a quarrel. Police report the shooting an accident though both brothers have been arrested and are under investigation.
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al Gate City
Wash
Saturdis
A. Patton
William
Woman seeks divorce after 30 relocations in marriage
Mrs. Jonnie E. V. Jarrett, of Fort Wayne Indiana, files for divorce from James EB. Jarrett saying she has been forced to change her home 30 times since their 1890s marriage. The couple and family have been ejected from 14 houses for nonpayment and moved from others to avoid process.
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Jonnie E. V. Jarrett
James EB. Jarrett
Saya
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bank Wreck Probe In La Grande Grips Town
In La Grande on October 28 a U S mare will arrive to arrest J W Scriber on new charges tied to the Farmers and Traders National Bank wreck. Bank examiner Wilson nears completion and Receiver Neider assumes control. Serber’s losses exceed 200000. rumors link Mrs T N Murphy to the bond and a prior warning to withdraw funds.
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Coolidge
United States
Striber
la Grande
J. W. Scriber
Farmers and Traders National Bank
Iner Wilson
Serber
Neider
T. N. Murphy
Prominent Salem Man Injured by Runaway Team
Salem Oct 26 A J L Brown chief engineer of Salem Water Company and a prominent local man was knocked down by a frightened team. He suffered a fractured skull and broken arm and leg while on his bicycle and could not escape the collision.
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Salem
A. JL. Brown
Salen: Water Company
Brown
Train crew rescues woman under attack near Homestead
Four women cried out near a railroad line in Homestead. A switch engine crew halted the train and aided Mrs. F. W. Leonard, wife of a local painter, fending off two assailants. One escaped. the other, identified through an Examiner clipping as John Harlgen, was captured after a struggle. Police chief Sergeant Henry Balz noted Harlgen’s prior arrest in Oakland on December 18, 1905, for holding up railroad tower man John Davis.
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Homestead
Uscus
Sacramento
Oakland
John Davis
Aged Man and Son Sentenced for Swindle in Benson
Benson Minnesota. Bidwell 73 and his man Charles were sentenced to one to ten years in the penitentiary today by Judge Tatishiin of Chisago for operating a swindle machine that took hundreds of dollars in tents.
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Benson FL Bidwell
Charles
Juden Tatishiin
Chisago
Outrageous Fraternity Initiation Becomes Branding Incident
In Los Angeles on Thursday night Kappa Delta pledges were branded with hot irons during an initiation. Edgar Lusk and Prank Ruehle admit the branding. parents investigate. The youths were taken to Cheater Crank’s home, left valuables, then to West Take Park for clothing, handcuffed and tied with wire, and forced to borrow bus fare home.
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Los Angeles
Edgar Lusk
Ruehle
Kappa Delta Fraternity
Cheater Crank
West Take Park
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