Harriman Suspected Order Halts Northwest Rail Work
Portland reports an unconfirmed Harriman order stopping all new work across the system. If true, Pilot Rock and Elgin branches, Walla Walla depot, Spokane buildings, bridges, round houses, and other projects would cease plus 6000 workers would be discharged. The move ties to a broader fight aimed at reorganizing the Harriman monopoly.
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Spokane
Fish
Tragic Myrtle Point Stage Crash Kills Morehouse
In Roseburg Oregon on October 24 a Myrtle Point Roseburg stage accident killed T N Morehouse and injured J P Baldwin E W Page and J F Quick. Driver Thomas Gurney steered the team down a grade when the wheel horses broke away. the wagon plunged over an embankment and horses died on the Coquille river bank.
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Ore
T. N. Morehouse
J. P. Baldwin
E. W. Page
J. F. Quick
Myrtle Point
Thomas Gurney
Morehouse
Coquille River
Editor Barrett Dead A San Francisco Examiner News Editor Dies
John P. Barrett news editor of the Examiner died yesterday in San Francisco. He was a bright coast journalist and a young man of great ability in newspaper work. The remains will be buried tomorrow.
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Lard Price Rise In Doughnut and Pie Making
An announced price increase of about six cents per pound for lard will raise costs for making doughnuts pies and other use cases. The rise reflects nationwide increases in lard prices reported by an exchange and echoed locally this afternoon.
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United States
Thompson to Enter Colorado State Agricultural College
James Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Thompson leaves for Fort Collins Colorado to enter Colorado State Agricultural College for a special course of study.
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James Thompson
Thomas Thompson
Fort Collins
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Colorado State Agricultural College
Attell Weeks Featherweight Title Fight Set
Abe Attell featherweight champion meets Freddie Weeks of Cripple Creek in a 20 round bout at the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles. Attell favored at 1 to 2 with Weeks regarded as his toughest recent opponent. Eyton referees the match as ringside betting remains light.
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Abe Attell
Freddie Weeks
Cripple Creek
Paciflc Athletic Club
Abe
Canter Atylen
Weeks
Attell
Chariie Eyton
Eleven poisoned workers from canned beef at Berlin Dye works
In Los Angeles on October 29 eleven employees at the Berlin Dye works suffered acute ptomaine poisoning after eating canned beef. Seven doctors worked through the night. three or four may die. The incident prompted a major medical response and heightened concern over food safety.
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Los Angeles
Berlin
Royalty in wreck near Cherbourg
The king and queen of Spain narrowly escaped injury when their train derailed near Cherbourg France early today. They were en route to a battleship for a visit to King Edward, escaping harm due to the train’s slow speed.
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France
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Oregon Governor Declares Money Holiday in 1907
Governor Chamberlain proclaims October 29 to November 2, 1907, a legal holiday to allow Oregon banks to arrange shipments from eastern banks amid a potential money famine. Portland reports indicate no real business disruption, with bankers in Pendleton and other cities optimistic about current finances and quick recovery.
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George FE
Chamberlain
Oragon
Salem
Geo
Idaho Lawyer Hawley Heads North to Rathdrum
James H. Hawley, famed Idaho attorney famed for leading state counsel in the Haywood case, traveled through Pendleton en route to Rathdrum to prosecute Steve Adams. Hawley’s work against the Western Federation of Miners and the Haywood prosecution earned him a national reputation as a relentless, methodical legal mind. He encountered former Boilermakers and ex-officials among Pendleton residents as he prepared for the next action in northern Idaho.
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Frank Steunenberg
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Rathdrum
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Adams
Badley
James H. Gwinn
Pendleton Banks Open Despite Governor's Five Day Holiday
Pendleton bankers report no withdrawals as Governor Chamberlain declares a five day holiday to avert a money famine. Banks open on time, remain optimistic about continued operations, with cattle and crop incomes cited as strong assets backing Northwest banking amid Wall Street turmoil.
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T. J. Morris
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Pendleton
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Wall Street
Portio Washington Marries Architect W. Sid ney Pitman
Portio Washington daughter of Dr. Booker T. Washington marries W Sidney Pitman a Washington D C architect at the Tuskegee Institute home in Tuskegee Alabama. The bride 24 educated at Wellesley Europe trip with her mother. Pitman Montgomery native, Tuskegee Normal Institute graduate 1897 studied at Devon Institute Philadelphia and supervised Tuskegee Institute buildings.
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Portio Washington
Booker T. Washington
W. Sidney Pitman
Washington, D. C
Washington
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Wellesley
Europe
Montgomery
Tuskegee Normal Institute
Drevel Institute
Philadelphia
Tuskgee Institute
Fine Bunch of Cattle Arrives in City from Camas Prairie
F Hilbert and RR G Clark of Camas Prairie brought a herd of 176 two and three year old steers into the city last evening. J Mace of the Union Meat Company in Portland purchased the cattle, said to be among the finest weighed this season, with prices up to 1160 each.
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RR. G. Clark
Camas Prairie
J. Mace
Union Meat Company
Portland
Oregon Proclamation Declares Holiday Amid Banking Strain
The Proclamation from Governor Chamberlain announces a legal holiday in Oregon. It notes large balances owed to Oregon and western banks from eastern cities including New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and others amid a strained eastern financial situation.
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Tate
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Pendleton Courts Split Over Governor Holiday Order
Pendleton courts show mixed response to Governor Chamberlain's declared holiday. City Recorder FitzGerald suspended court operations while Justice Parkes' court remains open, continuing filings and ceremonies until official notification arrives. Sheriff, county clerk, and recorder offices report business as usual despite the holiday proclamation.
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Chamberlain
Thomas FitzGerald
Joseph H. Parkes
Oregon
Parkes
Wall Street
Recorder’s Office
Banks Closed in Portland for Governor Chamberlain Holiday
Portland banks shut their doors for the Governor Chamberlain holiday with no depositors withdrawing funds and bankers predicting normal business after the holiday. Despite Wall Street fluctuations some banks face heavy drawdowns from eastern correspondents, yet overall conditions remain excellent.
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Portland
Chamberlain
Wall Street
Athena Store Changes Hands in Athena
Mrs Edward Manassee, widow of the late Athena merchant, sold her entire stock to Mac Wood of La Grande. The sale shifts a large east end Umatilla county stock to La Grande, with moves to Napa California planned for the Manassee family.
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Cal
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Edward Manassee
Mac” Wood
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Umatilla County
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Manissee
Taft and wife escape mule runaway in Taft visit
Ragulo reports Secretary Taft and wife narrowly escaped injury when a mule runaway struck their automobile with Generals Wadd and Bliss aboard. The party fled the scene as the chauffeur sped away. Taft later attended a feast in his honor with Igorrote dances, visited notable spots, and inspected Summer Government buildings. He reportedly plans immediate large scale development of Baguio.
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Taft
Wadd
Bliss
Baguio
Arrests in desert murder case reach eight year mystery
In Denver on October 29 George Harper and Mary Armstrong were arrested for the murder of Hera Tenny and her son Wiha eight years ago in the desert. Tenny’s skeleton was unearthed last week and identified by the murdered man’s daughter from peculiar teeth.
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George Harper
Mary Armstrong
Hera Tenny
Wiha
Desert
Tenny
British Steamer Hoang Bee Quarantined for Cholera
Hong Kong reports the British steamer Hoang Bee quarantined after arrival from Singapore amid a cholera outbreak. Thirty aboard died of the disease during the voyage.
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Hong Kong
Hoang Bee
Singapore
Von Moltke Verdict Divides Berlin Mob at Trial
Berlin October 29 Maximillian Harden editor charged with libel by Count Von Moltke found not guilty and acquitted by Judge Kern Von Moltke ordered to pay costs crowd cheers Harden hailed by supporters as Von Moltke faces hissed and jeered exit crowd carries Harden to cab as others defend him Knights of the round table named in court decision cited as guilty of political intrigues and orgies by Kern
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Maximillian Harden
Count von Moltke
Harden
von Moltke
Kern
von Molke
Bar
Knights of the Round Table
Ford Buried in Sprangle Cemetery After Pendleton Tragedy
The remains of 17 year old Boyd Ford killed by a train near Pendleton Oregon while fleeing from the Vancouver school for deaf mutes were brought to Sprangle Washington and buried in the family plot. The Rev. George L. Reid officiated. His mother brothers and sisters formerly lived in Sprangle and now reside near Latah.
Caruso Delights Berlin Crowd At Rigolett o Debut
Berlin October 20 Kaiser and royal family attend Caruso debut in Rigolleto in Berlin. Caruso receives enthusiastic applause and strong reception from attendees including the Kaiser and the royal circle.
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Kaiser
Caruso
Meat markets to close Sundays under city pact
A signed agreement by Pendleton meat markets to close on Sundays takes effect after November 1 and runs until April 1 unless extended. The signatories include Central Meat Market, Empire Meat Market, Umatilla Meat Company, C. B. Lyman, and the Farmers' Meat Company.
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Pendleton Meat Markets
Central Meat Market
Empire Meat Market
Umatilla Meat Company
C. B. Lyman
Farmers’ Meat Company
Will Have to Quit the Weed Cigar Prices Rise
Cigar dealers fear profit loss as prices hike across brands. Van Dyke cigars up and Reina Victorias renamed Granadas from 390 to 92.50 per thousand, staple size from 85 to 99, with most brands increasing and continued price climbs ahead, per Parker City Democrat.
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Othara
Paker City
Search for White Suspect in Yakima Indian Hold-Up
Chief of Police Gurdane hunted today for a white man linked to yesterday morning’s hold-up of Philip, the Yakima Indian, in the O. R. N. yards. Police believe the suspect secured most of the money and may have led the crime.
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Gurdane
Philip
Yakima
Secretary Taft In Railroad Incident
Secretary Taft was aboard the Manila Dagupan railroad Friday when the train encountered an incident. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Manilla-Dagupan
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