Commercial Association Meeting Aims to Boost Fair Support
Tonight a regular Commercial Association meeting resumes after two months with focus on housing support, ways and means to sustain the group, and backing the upcoming Matriot fair. President Alexander urges strong attendance to welcome fair officials and turn renewed activity toward a successful district event this fall.
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Prealden
Alexander
The
Commercial Association
Association For the Tall
Rear Admiral Glare Dies in California Home Health Crisis
Rear Admiral Glare retired former commander of the Pacific fleet is in Sanitatrium Paso Robles Cal with his family as he seeks life-saving care after two months of stomach trouble at his Berkeley home an operation was needed then to preserve his life.
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Paso Robiex
Cal
Glare
Pacific Fleet
Berkeley
Wright Wright Aeroplane Contract in Le Mans France
Lemans France September 1 A contract signed between M Weiller and Wilbur Wright obliges Weiller to pay Wright 100000 for an aeroplane if it can make two 60 kilometer flights within a week. The craft must fly against a 14 mph wind with one hour per flight and carry two assistants and an operator. If a French inventor later produces a machine meeting the contract, Wright’s agreement is abrogated.
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M. Weiller
Wilbur
Wright
Weiller
Akie
Olympia mayor sold cigarettes in town
Olympia Sept. 1 W A Hagemeyer mayor of Olympia pleaded guilty to selling cigarettes violating the Bylerly anti cigarette law passed by the Inst legislature. Arrested on a warrant by W H Davis a reform leader who helped convict saloon men. He was fined $10 and costs by Justice Milton Giles. Hagemeyer was elected last December on the wide open ticket.
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Olympia
W. A. Hagemeyer
Inst
W. H. Davis
Reform Society
Costa
Milton Giles
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Hagemeyer
Bryan Promises Extra Session If Elected
Fargo crowds greet William Jennings Bryan on a Sept 1 tour stop. He vows that if elected the Democratic platform will be fulfilled and an extra session of Congress will be called to implement party proposals. Bryan speaks at the fair grounds and attends a Grand Forks program.
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Fargo
Bryan
Bryan and Kern Club
Fair Grounds
Grand Forks
Congress
Woman Confesses Fire Involving Townsfolk
Julia Moon, after narrowly escaping lynching, is confined with William Smith’s family at Clayton. She implicated them in a confession, admitting she fired three stores and the Central Hotel in Des Moines on the date.
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Dow Moines
Julia Moon
Clayton
Wm. Smith
Central Hotel
Reed elected temporary chairman at Idaho Republican convention
Boise September 1 Major Fred R Reed was chosen as temporary chairman of the Idaho Republican state convention which met this morning. After a keynote speech and committee appointments the gathering adjourned for the day.
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Boise
Fred R. Reed
Nebraska Primaries Underway in Nebraska
Omaha reports the first statewide primary held today with heavy expected turnout. Governor Sheldon faces no opposition for renomination.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Sheldon
Robbers rifle Seabright Capitola SP stations
Santa Cruz September 1 robbers entered the Southern Pacific railroad stations at Seabright and Capitola and rifled the ferrsters with little taken.
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Santa Cruz
Southern Pacific Railroad
Seabright and
Capitola
Governor Chamberlain Proclaims Labor Day 1907
Salem report states Governor Chamberlain issued the standard labor day proclamation designating Monday September 7, 1907 as a holiday. The notice emphasizes statewide observance with possible public closures and ceremonial events to honor workers.
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Berlain Jong
Hindu laborer learns of $60,000 inheritance ironed by death
Astoria newsroom reports Hare Singh a Hindu laborer received notice by letter that he is heir to $60,000 following the death of a relative, a red cotton grower in Trella. The item notes the unexpected inheritance and its connection to the deceased relative.
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Astoria
Hare Singh
Unele
Trella
Boy Killed by Horse Kick Near Bothell
Alfred Cole, 12, son of Mrs. Oliva Cole of Bothell, died after a horse in a neighbor’s barn kicked him in the head while he ran in with a dog. Doctors operated but could not save him. The incident occurred Thursday morning and none saw the exact moment of impact.
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Alfred Cole
Oliva Cole
Bothell
Trains Marooned Between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay
Ten thousand CP trains blocked between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay after cloudbursts wash out tracks. Over twenty trains involved with many days needed to clear. Railroad feeding stranded passengers as telegraph and telephone wires remain down. Heavy rains hit eastern Canada and opening lines this week looks doubtful.
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Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Thunder Bay
Canada
Dixon to Pick TNT Speakers for Campaign Role
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana was named director of the speakers bureau at the Republican national committee Chicago headquarters. Dixon, a former congressman and senator, will select speakers and coordinate campaign tours. Sherman plans a Sept 23 appearance in Chicago, with stops across the state over three days, as McKinley prepares to map the itinerary. Indiana Republican leaders projected a Taft Sherman victory and strong vote for the state ticket.
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Chicago
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Hitchcock
Hayward
Diken
Fred C. Upham
McKinley
Congressional Committee
Sherman
Hemenway
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Taft
Butte Man Accused of Wife Murder
Butte, Sept. 1 Belle Gilchrist died in Nome after her former husband IL Johnson was arrested in Beattle. Johnson, a well known figure in Butte who owned a mine, is accused of killing his wife, dismembering the body, and burning it. Police investigate as friends doubt suicide and urged burial of the remains.
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Butte
Belle Gilchrist
Nome
Alaska
Johnson
Beattle
Johnston
Girl Dies After Malpractice Allegations In San Jose
In San Jose California on September 11 a 20 year old daughter of a prominent orchardist died from blood poisoning after an operation performed by four physicians including Dr Abbo, an alleged drug fiend. Her lover confessed to the operation and Abbo is jailed as investigators pursue the case.
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San Jose
Cal
Abbo
Holt
Mies
Here
Court of inquiry opens into Colorado excursion disaster
At Withington a three week court of inquiry began into the Colorado accident as crews were urged to testify on navigation and safety. In London four people drowned when 100 passengers were rescued from the steamer Queen after a severe storm off Heelsey wrecking engines and delaying crew safety actions.
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Withington
London
Queen
Helsey
Chafin Arrives in Seattle for Reception
Prohibition candidate Chafin arrives in Seattle on September 1 and is greeted with a reception by the local business chamber, Folthle.
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Chafin
Seattle
Folthle
Eiah
Rail adds daily extra freight run from Walla Walla
Robert Burns of the R and N announces an extra daily freight train from Walla Walla, except Sundays, connecting Grange City Junction with the Spokane through freight. The service aims to match Inland Northwest cities for perishables shipping, with the train leaving at 4 PM and returning at 8 PM, serving Coeur d Alene and nearby points.
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Walla Walla
Grange City Junction
Spokane
Grange Junction
Falls City
Burns
Walle Waillu
Northwest
Frightful ship disaster survivors struggle to lifeboats
Desperate moments aboard the sinking vessel left women and children in terror as crews fought to place them into lifeboats. Panic and confusion hampered evacuation amid roaring seas and mounting danger.
Bank President Surrenders on False Entry Charge
William H. Chinon, president of the defunct consolidated bank, surrendered in justice court in Los Angeles and faced arraignment on a false entry charge. Bail was set at 10000 dollars, with preliminary examination scheduled for September 17. Carlson did not appear for the morning session and the court adjourned until the afternoon for his arraignment.
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Los Angeles
William H. Chinon
Consolidated Bank
Justice's Court
Carlson
Hermigionian Fruit Growers Form New Association
Hermiston residents form Hermigionian Fruit Growers Association to promote fruit culture. Temporary chairman A Crawford leads meeting in his office. Plans for permanent group and future plantings include 26 000 to 30 000 trees of grapes and peaches on the Umatilla project with some apples. Board includes Dodd Foude and Dishon to draft plans.
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Association
A. ©. Crawford
Crawford
Cam Umatilla
Hermiston
Messrs. Dodd, Foude and Dishon
Fruitgrowers’ Organization
Death by Own Action Startles San Francisco Crowd
In Jefferson Square a Slav named A. Belikovich shot himself in the head before a crowd. He died instantly. A man nearby acted strangely, pacing and screaming. police arrested him as the fatal shots were fired. Belikovich was despondent.
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San Francisco
Jefferson Square
Belikovich
Fred
Texan Tourists Finds Northwest Alluring At Baker City
J C Croker of Van Alystyne Texas visited Baker City station en route to Pendleton. He enjoyed the Northwest beauty but plans to settle in Umatilla County after praising Dragon and noting the high mountains. Also reported, Private Rose of the Sixth Infantry was injured in a drunken brawl at American Lake and hospitalized with non fatal wounds. attackers remain in the guardhouse.
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J. C. Croker
van Alystyne
Texas
Pendleton
Baker City
Lone Star State
Dragon
Umatilla County
Sixth Infantry
American Lake
Rose
Insurance Rates Rise In Pendleton After Wiring Demands
Skyward Insurance pressures Pendleton businesses to rewire to avoid higher premiums. Rates jumped 15 to 20 percent with many policies increased about 28 percent overall. Some properties saw reductions after rewiring. rebates will be issued for rewiring post increase.
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Pendleton
Merc
J. L. Vaughan
Tim
Kermit Roosevelt Heads North for African Hunt Practice
Oyster Bay dispatch says Kermit Roosevelt travels with rifles and shotguns for a brief practice before accompanying his father on an African expedition. He will, with guides, penetrate the Masaba range’s wildest areas.
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Oyster Bay
Kermit Roosevelt
Maseba
Amigon Wreck Claims 23 Crew Drownings Off Walos Coast
The British schooner Amigon was wrecked near Port Labotte on Walos coast today. Twenty three crew members perished in the disaster, with the exact cause not yet determined.
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London
Port Labotte
Walos
Mexicans Rally Behind President Diaz for 1910 Term
In Mexico City on September 1 citizens of San Luis Potel launch a campaign boom for President Diaz. A proclamation urges states to appoint delegates to a national convention to press for another term. Diaz has served five terms, totaling twenty years. election set for 1910.
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