Bitter dispute over Jeffries Britt referee and bonds
The Sept. 7 fight bid centers on Coffroth holding a $15,000 bond to guarantee a clean deal and Jeffries possibly refereeing. Nolan presses for George Sifer as referee, while Coffroth offers a $25,000 forfeit if Jeffries favors opponents. Jeffries leaves Los Angeles for San Francisco to attend looming talks.
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Francisco
Coffroth
Nolan
Jeffries
Nelson
Min
Billy Roche
Westman
Los Angeles
Bitlermaker
Wikie
Britt
Mily Nolan
Unlem Coffroth
George Sifer
Chicomo
Sifer
Wit
Coffrath
Angeles
J. J. Jeffries
San Francisco
Controversy over skins and ship actions in harbor
Report from Sept 7 states the Rithet company refuses to honor consignments from Captain Mi of the Carmencita and to pay crews. McLean is to explain conduct in Victoria. Newbury may seize the schooner if unresolved. United Consul Smith notified Admiral and a pursuing squadron intends pursuit as intentions became clear. The crew faced scarce provisions during a reduced return voyage.
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B. C
R. P. Rithet Company
Carmencita
McLaan
McLean
Victoria
Newbury
United
Smith
Walla Walla County raises saloon licenses
In Walla Walla County the board raised saloon licenses in unincorporated towns from 600 to 1000 dollars following county discussions. A renewal for A A Ash was considered amid community opposition, with a hearing date set to weigh both saloon interests and moral concerns. If Ash fails to prove a respectable operation, the license may be revoked and reassigned.
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Walla Wallan County
Walla Walla
Struthers
Board of County Commissioners
Walla Walla County
Wa‘ula
A. Ash
Kile Ncense
McCawtt Wan
Anh
Japanese mobs attack Harriman in Tokyo turmoil
In Tokyo a mob stoned Ito and Edward H. Harriman amid anger over war terms. Fires burn churches and a mission school in the Oi District. police and soldiers quell crowds as threats target the American legation and ministerial residences.
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Tokio
Ho Fa
Blke
Amerion
Toms
Harriman
Biggest Wheat Deal Shocks Walla Walla Market
In Walla Walla on September 7, the Dement Brothers Co bought from Patrick and John Ly about 16,000 bushels of No 1 grade club wheat, the largest deal of the season. Prices were 5 cents f o b, with limited market activity the past week as growers await higher quotes. Farmers remain confident prices will rise, despite slow sales.
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Walla Walla
Dement Brothers Company
Patrick
John Lyone
Lyons
Temperance Campaign Divides Washington Districts
Spokane Sept 7 W J Herwig of Spokane was placed in charge of Spokane work for the Washington Arti Saloon League in the northwest part of the state The state is divided into four sections to systemize the work A supervisor will oversee each section Rev J W Fresconi of Bellingham will lead in his area with appointments to be set soon at Tacoma and Walla Walla
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Sta
Washington
Spokane
W. J. Herwig
Washington Arti-Saloon League
Northwesrer
Cherrington
Herwig
J. W. Fresconi
Bellingham
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Engineer Killed in Milk Train Collision Near Regina
Engineer Emerson is killed when a passenger train strikes a milk train near Regina last night. The collision occurred on the line, disrupting service and prompting an investigation into the derailment and safety protocols.
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Winnipes, Man
Regina Tast
Emerson
Around World in Five Years Avenel Reaches Pendleton on Foot
Louis Avenel, a Montreal Prensa correspondent, arrived in Pendleton on a five year around the world walk. He traveled with Guativ Laurent from Montreal to Denver where Laurent left due to mountain fever. Avenel will continue via rail and foot, gathering certificates for a travel book, aiming to complete a 26 000 mile journey on foot within five years.
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Jimas
Pendleton
Mr. Avenal
Denver
Mountain Power
Louis Avenel
Montreal Prem
Avenel
Montreal
Comanion
Guativ
Avene
Laurent
New Mexico
Arizona
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Orient
Manchuria
Siberia
Russia
Europe
Atlantic
Fort Worth
Texas
Jackson
Nile
Hot Fight at Encampment in Minneapolis Race
The G A R, Women's Relief Corps, and Ladies of the G A R opened meetings as the Tanner Brown candidacy heats up. Tanner advocates broader pensions while Brown pushes conservatism. New Jersey candidate Turrows added energy as Minneapolis debates the next encampment and reunion plans for Confederate veterans face discouragement.
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Minneapolis
Women's Relief Corpa
Ladlew
G. A. FR
Tanner
Brown
Turrows
New Jurney
Minneapolia
Phone Girls Strike at Idaho Falls Bell Exchange
Four operators at the Bell Telephone exchange quit after demanding a 20 percent raise within two hours. Miss Vernice Nites Minnie Ickett Mary Mayotte and Myrtle Heath led the walkout. Chief operator Mrs Chagnon stayed but advised against reporting retirement of the dispute. An injunction was sought in state supreme court to stop threats by Barnes regarding loans and donations connected to a Hamilton Baptist church.
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Idaho Falls
Bell Telephone Exchange
Vernice Nites
Minnie Icketts
Mary Mayotte
Myrtle Heath
Chagnon
Barnes
Hamilton Baptist Church
Bates
Supreme Court
Hebbard
Desperate Suicide Attempt Aboard Santa Fe Train
J M Stewart of Burrton Kansas attempted suicide on eastbound Santa Fe train No 2 near Albuquerque New Mexico this morning by slashing both wrists. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. he is described as despondent, recently out of money, and with a wife and four children.
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Legation
Honoor
Harriman
Minster
Albuquerque
SN. M
J. M. Stewart
Burrton
Kan
Santa Fe
Building and Store Burned in Fire at Miller Block
Fire destroyed the Charles Miller building and adjacent frame store owned by J. H. Koontz, with loss estimated between 4000 and 5000 dollars. Night watchman Arthur Hamner escaped, as town volunteers fought flames from midday onward to prevent spread to nearby structures. Insurance on Kinatook and Tiktoires noted at 750 dollars. core cause undetermined. No police involvement reported.
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Hohe
Bell
Miller
Kinatook
Tiktoires
Mr. Miller
Appointed physicians examine Corbin party in Amoy dispatch
Amoy reports transport to Portland arrives and the Corbin party lands. Court postponed trial as ashore visit scenes of recent co defendant Biggs. Ira F Wade, indicted for land frauds on the Siletza reserve, pleads not guilty. Arguments heard on demurrer by Binger Hermann.
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Amoy
Portland
Williamson
Corbin
Biggs
Magrorteeen Ess Verre Land
Ira F. Wade
Sileta
Binger Hermann
Quotations From the Greatest Wheat Market in Chicago
Wheat prices closed today in Chicago at 1 dollar 53 3-4 with slight declines and varied quotes across futures and classes. Market notes show values for Portland-Club blue stem and Tacoma blue stem with modest moves.
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United States
Chicago
Corm Af
Portland—Club
Bluestem
Valley
Tacome
Two Killed by Train in Pittsburg and Fraternal Scandal
Two people die and several hurt when struck by a train in Pittsburg. A Chicago area fraternal lodge member is reported. separate incident mentions attempts against the police chief and a woman and child left injured.
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Pittsburg
Pendleton Lodge to Meet Tonight in Hendricks Hall
Pendleton lodge No. 288 BL P.O EL convenes in regular session tonight at Hendricks hall with initiation. All members urged to attend.
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Pendleton Lodge No
P.O EL
Hendricks’ Hall
Equitable Probe Opens as Witness Rules on Hyde Codicil
New York September 7 The Insurance Investigation committee opened its inquiry into Equitable with William Alexander brother of the ex president testifying freely. The panel learned Hyde gave a codicil attaching a 92 600 000 inheritance to the heir before stock transfer to Ryan a transfer later repudiated. The Cleveland O'Brien and Westinghouse trust plan will be examined alongside salary cuts for directors. Henderson Investigation reports were added to the record and Alexander was ordered to file all unary changes since 1977 as the society's internal affairs are scrutinized.
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New York
Insurance Investigation Committee
Equitable
William Alexander
Hyde
Ryan
Cleveland
O'Brien
Westinghouuse
Morton
Henderson
Alexander
Two Die in W N Y & P Collision Near New Castle
Two excursion trains carrying passengers to the Stoneboro fair collided ten miles from New Castle. The engineer and fireman were killed and many others injured in the wreck on the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad.
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New Castle
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Stoneboro
Street Work and Licenses Dominate City Council Meeting
City council discussed street improvements as a rock crusher and steam roller arrive from Salem and a new sidewalk project on the north river bank advances. License for Lindsey & Co. was denied due to location near the jail, and August fines totaled $320 with other receipts and fund balances listed.
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Salem
High Street
Nlte
Col. Biledue
Sajem
Boald & Co
Lindsey & Co
Cottonwood Street
Marshal Coffman
Shultz
Byers
Fite Gerald
General Fund
Warrant
Levee
General
Treasury
French envoy says Fez sultan agrees to terms to avert rupture
Paris dispatch reports the French envoy to Fez announces the sultan has agreed to all France demands. The settlement averts a potential rift that might involve Germany, easing fears of a broader European clash.
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Prine
Paria
Fez
Hier
France
Germany
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Phord
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W. O. Lyle
J. G. McKnight
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Russa
Korea
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Nathory
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Cear
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Vitor
Can
Tilnhe Falls
Charles I Miller
Ue Insurance Corriedt
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Micass
William P. Barnes
California
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Fintiid
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A. ©. Bates
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Hotel
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Cary
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