Hindus Driven From Bellingham Mills in Riots
In Bellingham Washington on Sept 6 mobs attacked mill workers housing Hindus, forcing around 135 to flee while 125 remain, many beaten or injured. Police failed to stop violence as mobs dragged Hindus from beds and water, with 60,000 acres opened later for settlement near Wallowa forest reserve prompting predicted entry rush.
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Rollingham
Bellingham
British Columbia
Tapily
Tinelal
Teweh
Tillye
Wallowa
Thie Eanty
Bert
Wheat Crops Damaged Across Regions Reported
Saskatchewan millers warn Minneapolis millers that wheat crops are damaged about forty percent. North Dakota yields are trimmed by frost, expected at three to twelve bushels per acre instead of twenty to twenty five.
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Saskatchewan
North Dakota
Wealthy dealer wins big at Wilton club roulette
Reno Sept Kuranaga a Pasadena art dealer and his wife attracted attention at the Wilton club last night when he bet $100 on the roulette wheel and won $8600 before the dealer, wary of what he termed Jap juck against the bank.
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Reno
Kuranaga
Pasadena
Wilton Club
Lusitania sets sender for maiden transatlantic run
The Lusitania, a 785 foot Cunard liner, will depart Liverpool for New York on its maiden voyage carrying 2200 passengers and 400 crew. It features turbine propulsion, lavish suites, electric bed warmers, gymnasia, various baths, nurseries, and a colossal dome dining hall. The ship aims to establish a new speed record on the Liverpool to New York crossing.
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Liverpool
New York
Hex
Lusitanie
Carmanita
Lusitania
Gudliania
Irrigation Prospects North West Boosted by Land Profits
Fre Lockley of the Pacific Monthly reports after a five month tour that irrigation development across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana is turning raw sagebrush land into productive farms. Land valued at 100 to 300 dollars per acre yields two to three crops of alfalfa, with fruit ventures in Wenatchee Valley earning 300 to 500 dollars per acre annually. The Northwest shows rapid transformation, with Eastern Oregon offering especially favorable conditions. Lockley plans further Pacific Monthly articles. He arrived on No 6 from Caldwell, Idaho, and heads to Portland today.
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Northwest
Lockley
The
Pacific Monthly
Oregonian
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Mote Fawn
Wenatchee Valley
Caldwell
Tolado
Portland
Trans Atlantic Tate War Heats Up In New York Rates Drop
The rate war between Dig trans Atlantic steamship companies intensifies in New York as Cunard Line announces cabin fare reductions from the port to Liverpool and Queenstown. The move heightens competition among trans Atlantic carriers and could shift passenger choices in the approaching season.
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Trans-Atlantic
New York
Sept
Dig trans-Atlantic Steamship Companies
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Queenstown
Noted Los Angeles Doctor Arrested in Extortion Case
Dr J Owens, a prominent Los Angeles physician, was arrested on charges of reading threatening letters to extort money. The complaint by J White Evans cites two letters demanding $6193.20 and threatening Evans’ ruin. Evans, a former railway organizer, says Owens has bled him for 20 years and seeks public exposure. Owens’ bond was set at $4000.
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Tros Angeles
Calif
J. &. Owen
J. White Evans
United Railways of
Evan
Evans
Owens
Owens Wite
Gasrine Chemical company tied to barbarous mistreatment report
In Los Angeles on September 6 reports allege wholesale barbarism at the Gasrine Chemical Company. Dr. RP Martenellie, company president, was arrested after eight cats were severely harmed and exhumed as part of investigations into alleged mistreatment by the Helehibors.
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Los Angeles
Cite
Gastrine Chemical Company
Helehibors Hind
RP. Martenellle
Central American Republics Consider Peace Conference
Five small republics of Central America unite for an international conference to discuss differences and seek a peace treaty. The move aims to prevent conflicts and promote stability in the region.
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Washington
Sept
Central America
Wells Fargo Earnings and Hindrance Cited by President
New York reports Wells Fargo Express earned 54 percent on capital stock for year ending July 31, 1897. President Evite asserts the company was hindered greatly by restrictive legislation and policies.
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New York
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Tte
Evite
Hig Deal in Sheep and Land in Rawlings Wyoming
A major sale close. J J Cullen purchases the Colorado and Wyoming Sheep company ranch and thousands of acres with 8000 sheep for about 75000. Retiring members A Le Bighman and De BR Stover of Fort Collins among others. Also under way a large dam project 70 miles above Vale in Oregon to supply water for over 10000 acres, by Shaffer Hawk Clark and Quinn Malheur Livestock with Crowley Malheur Land. Railroads ordered to implement a flat two cent...
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J. J. Cullen
Colorado & Wyoming Sheep Company
Rawlings
Wyo
A. le Bighman
de. BR. Stover
Fort Collins
Colorado
Oregon
Vale
Shaffer, Hawk & Clark
Hawk
Quinn Malheur Livestock
Crowley, Malheur Land Company
First Failure of Stockbroker Triggers Extra Burlington Dividend
New York reports a stock market shock as a failed stock exchange firm unsettles traders. The Burlington extra dividend follows amid weakness and copper declines, with underlying pressure from North Western railroad obliga tions and upcoming bond calls. J. J. Hill explains the six percent extra dividend aims to offset carrying charges on joint four percent bonds, with Burlington's 1907 annual report signaling a record year for the line.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Burlington
Northwestern Railroad
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Honda
Northern Pacific
London
Burlington Stock
Hill Stockholiderm
United States
J. J. Hill
Burington
Great Northern Pacific
Woman's throat cut at farm home near Buena Vista
Salem reports Mrs. George W. Moore found dead with throat cut from ear to ear at 7 PM in her Buena Vista area farm home. Husband at scene. inquest will determine murder or self-inflicted death. Mrs. Moore, about 60, had lived nearby with her husband for over 30 years. home reportedly had cash but nothing disturbed.
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Salem
George W. Moore
Bidney
Auena Vista
Work on Snake River Cutoff Near Baker City
Baker City reports contractor Geo C Thompson says 1200 to 1300 men are at work along the Snake River railroad line. Work will begin on the tunnel section next week with four tunnels planned instead of one. The line is expected to reach the Iron Dyke mine toward Lewiston by fall's end.
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Baker City
Geo. C. Thompson
Northwest
Snake River
Lile
Thompson
Iron Dyke
Lewiston
Ronan Buys Fairbanks Times In Alaska Politics Move
John Ronan a Cleary creek operator and Mineowners Association president who opposed a miners strike has purchased the Fairbanks Times. Elon A. Dodge will manage the paper and seeks to become a political boss as he pursues Delegate Case in Congress.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
John Ronan
Cleary Creek
Mineowners’ Association
Fairbanks Times
Congress
Elon A. Dodge
Wickersham
Steamer Olym Pit Brings Ashes From Perry Island
Nome dispatch reports the steamer Olym Pit arriving from Puget Sound coated with volcanic ash from Perry Island. Cook examined the sediment and found a quantity of color in it.
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Nome
Olympit
Puget Sound
Perry
Cook
Hermiston Mayoral Ballot Battle Goes To Trial
Judge HW J Bean in aust court overruled the demurrer in a quo warranto proceeding arising from rival candidates J R Means and F B Swayze for Hermiston councilman. Swayze to file answer. trial will decide who is legally elected with ballot box opened. Counsel: Means Lowell Winter R R Johnson. state District Attorney Phelps. Swayze lawyers Fee and Slater.
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HW. J. Bean
Atreust Court
J. R. Means
F. B. Swayze
Hermiston
Swayze
Lowell
Winter
R. R. Johnson
Mr. Means
Phelps
James A. Fee
R. J. Slater
St Josephs Academy Opens with Record Attendance
The Roaming School notes St Josephs Academy will open with over 100 students enrolled and about 40 boarders, rising to more than 100 soon. Eight teachers are employed, with special emphasis on music and art. Dormitory facilities must be enlarged to meet growing demand from Umatilla and nearby counties.
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Worty
St. Joseph's Academy
Umatilla
Academy
Oregon
Want a Race Track on the Hill South of the City
Local horsemen plan to revive a race track proposal on the hill south of town to host a meet with the county fair. They cite ample quality horses and strong interest in combining racing with the fair, while keeping events separate. Automobiles are also mentioned as a possible concurrent racing series given county machine counts.
Pendleton Day Plans At District Fair Details
Movable committees will arrange Pendleton day programs at the district fair with women’s aid sought for art exhibits and badges. Palm Garden work advances. Indian school children are invited to attend education day. confetti stock and pavilion canvas arrive. wheat losses from recent rains expected to be light as threshing continues.
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Pendleton Badger
Chidren
The
Commercial Association
Pendleton
Fair Commission
Rader
Board of Managers
Lok
8. A. Lowell
Jude Lowell
Dan May
Commission
McFatridge
St Andrews Industrial School
Dan Kelly Expected to Win at National AAU Meet
Norfolk hosts the national AAU track and field meet as east and west factions contest. All eyes focus on Dan Kelly who is expected to win the 400 yard dash and break the world record during this event.
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Dan Kelly
Norfolk
Amateur Athletic Union
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Snake River Cutoff
ST. Josephs Academy
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