Labor leaders and rail strike threat at Frisco talks
Conferences between Julius Kruttschnitt and five labor leaders in San Francisco end without agreement. Union chiefs demand federation recognition and threaten strike, risking a systemwide walkout across the Harriman rail network west of the Mississippi. Chicago notes potential precedent affecting Illinois Central and other roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Julius Kerouttschoitt
Cme
Calif
Juns Kruttschnitt
Harriman
Mississippi River
Onions
Kilne
Blacksmiths’ Union
Kruttschnitt
Mtn
Krittecholu
Pacific Eystem
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Frisco
Juliue Kruttschnitt
Harfman System of
Ines
Illinois Central Railivd Company
Central
Cvetom
Kruttechnitz
Lowell observatory shows clear Mare canals photo
In Flagstaff on September 1 a photograph of the Mare canals was exhibited by Lowell Observatory professors. The negative, captured last night, is described as one of the clearest ever taken.
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Flagstaff
Aris
Mare
Lowell Observatory
Mavysictan Murders Wife and Personal Crisis Reported
In Los Angeles on September 1 Dr Owen Ryan a 50 year old wealthy physician killed his wife by shooting her then fatally shot himself in a double tragedy. Two sons heard the shot from the second story room as the couple began breakfast. Mrs Ryan had sought medical opinions on his supposed mental state.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Owen Ryan
Ryan
Eastern Oregon Traffic League Proposal Detailed
The effort to organize Pendleton, La Grande, and Baker into a traffic league seeks to present just rates before the state railway and Interstate Commerce commissions. Baker merchants led by Harry O Gorman push the move through the Baker Commercial Club, with preparation from eastern Oregon elites. Meanwhile Medford has formed a western Oregon analog and calls a statewide shippers meeting in Salem, Sept 29, though Baker prefers a later date for planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleon
la Grande
Baker
State Railway Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commercial Club
Harry O'Gorman
Baker Club
Pendleton Commercial Cup
Oregon
Yakima Joy Riders Die In Train Collision
A North Yakima party of nine joy riders hit loose sand near Toppenish in the Taefershrand tracks. Two were killed and a third gravely injured when a passing train toppled the overturned auto. Edward Smith of Seattle died later. Miss Rae Scott suffered a broken toe and other injuries. Frankie Vaughan was killed under the wheels.
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North Yoakinw
Wash
Taefershrand
Toppeni#h
Orerpants
Frankie Vaughan
Edward Smith
Seatile
Rae Scott
Young Spokane-Man Quietly Seeks Ranch Work in 1911 Letter
A Spokane youth named John A Schultz, about to turn 19, writes Roy Raley of the Round-Up seeking a cattle ranch job. He describes fondness for horses, willingness to endure hard work, and desperate need for food and shelter, offering references and asking to be sent details on possible placement. He notes prior drug store work and promises not to quit if given a chance on the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schult
Spokane
Umatila County
Roy Raley
Plains
Schultz
President Raley
Wash
John A. Shultz
Lady Frightens Thugs Away From Felled Victim
Deaf theater owner Cass Matlock was attacked near Water and Johnson streets by two men who fled when Mrs. Ruth Strahorn heard the scene and shined a light from her window. The assailants had planned a robbery of Matlock’s nightly receipts after the performance. Continued on page ten.
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Cass Matlock
Moving Picture Theater
Water
Johnson Street
Ruth Strahorn
Munllock
Firdhearn
Forest fire near BHbton under control
A forest fire that started yesterday afternoon is under control as seven men joined the effort overnight. Supplies were sent to the crew and rest periods arranged. officials say the blaze is well in hand now. Detective Burns arrived in Seattle on business related to police craft cases and did not comment on the attack on Samuel Gompers in Portland last night.
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Bhbton
Smythe
Ranger Suffons
Burns
Seattle
Waeh
Samuel Gompers
Portland
Aurelia Floated After Grounding Tour Near Columbia Jetty
Asteria Oregon September 1 The steam schooner Aurelia which ran aground near the Columbia river jetty was refloated this afternoon after a ground tour noted in the report.
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Asteria
Ore
Aurelia
Wen
Columbia River
Mandy Sieht
Wild horses shipped for Pendleton Round Up mission
Two carloads of wild horses are on their way from Horse Heaven country in Washington to Pendleton today. The animals will join the Round Up show at frontier headquarters, reflecting the famed ranges that produce hardy stock and lush native bunchgrass. The text notes the horses’ freedom and the yearly capture by two legged rivals, prompting the Round-Up to secure the shipment.
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Pendleton
Horse Heaven
Woshington
Frontier Show
Inland Empire
Walla Walla Doctors Arrested in Mrs Reams Death
Walla Walla Wash Sept 1 two doctors Dr Alice Prather and Dr John A Hamilton were arrested on charges of willful manslaughter after the death of Mrs Perry Reams a farmer's wife. The death is linked to a criminal operation at Prather’s private sanitarium and the body was exhumed for an inquest. The arrests caused a city sensation as both physicians are prominent. The hospital owner husband defended the arrests saying they followed other doctors who resented her private hospital.
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Willa Walli
Wash
Perry Reams
Alice Prather
Prather
John A. Hamilton
Partes
Iwill
Alleged forger lands in jail
A man described as a Mexican suspect named Jose Reidrigug attempted to pass a forged check for 8280 at the Kesh furniture store on Maceblsinet. The cashier and deputy sheriff acted quickly, seizing the suspect as the check was identified as a forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekillet
Koeh
Hartman
Blakely
Pendleton Man Survives Suicide Attempt After Laudanum Ingestion
J W Art, a Pendleton resident, swallowed laudanum in a local setting amid heavy drinking. Dr Parker and Officer Kearney intervened with a stomach pump, saving his life. He left the hospital today with a purplish face from prior scuffles. Art had previously been involved in a Riverside addition assault and hammer blow incident. Jud Fish, now of The Dalles, plans to attend this month’s Round-Up.
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J. W. Art
Dr. BE. ©. Parker
Kearney
Dr. Parker
Art
Pendleton
Riverside Addition
Jud
Dalles
Bell Boy Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Paul Geidel, a seventeen year old Bell Boy, was found guilty of second degree murder in a Michigan robbery case and faces a Sing Sing sentence of not less than twenty years. He wept when the verdict was read. sentencing set for next Tuesday.
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New York
Paul Geidel
Michgan
Wiliam Jackson
Traquoie Hotel
Wis
Maurde
Young Myldel
Sing Sing
La Follette Attacks Taft In New Magazine Piece
Madison Wis Sept 1 In La Follette's Magazine senator La Follette launched a new attack on President Tafts tariff record. Addressing consumers he says Congress should not bear the wool trust duties while Taft blocks relief and brands the Aldrich tariff as indefensible.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
William Howard Taft
Congress
Riddling Old Sentiment Refers to a Trade Question
A reader quote humorously recalls a sentiment about arguing by referencing a medical joke. The line parodies a doctor’s diagnosis as a “trade question” to explain a habit of disputing everything.
Many Premiu ms for Ladies at the Fair
Gheators of the Morrow Umatilla county fair invite ladies to submit handiwork for exhibition and competition. Premiums cover gastronomy, needlework, embroidery, lace, crochet, painting, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Secretary Fitz Gerald says room remains and welcomes many entries.
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Morrow-Umatilla
Zere
Fitz Gerald
Battenberg
Prises
Falr
Beattie Heady 10 Tane Stand Beattie Heady Case
Chesterfield Court House September 1 Henry Clay Beattie Jr. seeks to prove innocence in a murder trial while on the stand as his wife’s death is examined. The defense relies on character witnesses and a tearful appeal from Beattie as his father testifies about the couple’s home life and happiness.
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Chesterfield Court House
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Ernest Neblitt
Paul Heattie
Paal
Paul Beattie
Douglas Beattie
Henry
Henry Beattie
Petition to close hunting season urged to Governor West
In Salem Oregon on September 1 backed by Forester Eliott and the Oregon Forest Fire association a petition signed by owners of 4 000 000 acres of timber in western Oregon was sent to Governor West. It asks him to append the hunting season due to growing threats from fires and says the situation could worsen unless the season is closed. West is in Astoria and the matter will be presented immediately.
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Salem
Ore
Tote Forester
Eliott
Oregon Forest Fire Association
Oregon
Governor West
Astoria
Gompers Attacks Burns in Portland Speech
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, spoke in Portland attacking Detective Burns and alleging the McNamara brothers were framed. He urged organized labor to support the two men and claimed the Manufacturers' Association sought to hang McNamara after failed bribes.
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Gompers
Burns
Portland
Portland, Lite
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Californian
MecNamara Brothers
Manufacturers’ Association
McNamara
Good Roads Meeting Planned for Pendleton Soon
Plans form for a Pendleton good roads meeting to gather farmers union, commercial interests, and county figures. Leon Cohen, named on state good roads committee, seeks local input before state committee meeting. Possible visit by Phillip Bates and Dr. Andrew C Smith leads to a potential mass gathering. Committee list includes many county and city leaders. Pendleton's Leon Cohen named for Uma tilla County. Continued on page ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Farmere’ Union
Goal Roads
Leon Cohen
Governor West
Umatilla County
State Good Roads Committee
Phillip S. Bates
Dureshors Association
West
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Hirriman
Mars
Mavysictan
Eastern Oregon Traffic League
Yakima
John A. Sgaultz
Cowboy
Aurelia Ponte
Walla Walla
Bell Boy
Deghier Murmdiei
Ipdon
Beattie
Tane
Rother
Prover
Neblitt
Pendelton
Biker
Independenter Fhorman
H. W. Steong
Moros ‘Tillammook
Rolly Watson
Tillamook
Uma- Wa
Leon Gohen
Pendleton: Union
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