Local waitress Miss Schumacher attempts suicide at hotel
Miss Mabel Schumacher a local waitress attempted to take her own life by swallowing four to seven grains of bichloride of mercury in a hotel room she occupied with a man named Joe Phillips. She survived after vomiting the poison and expressed regret at not succeeding. The incident followed alleged robbery and unemployment, with police investigating a separate liquor charge that was later dismissed.
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Mabel Shumacher
Bina McCleod
Tom
Temple
No. 17
Huntington
Was & Man
Joe Phillips
Columbia
Adn
Kerrey
Phillips
Lela Todhunter
Miss Shumacher
Once Famous Pitcher Dies in Chicago Hotel Room
"Buges" Ray mond, once renowned pitcher for the New York Giants, was found dead today in a Veley hotel room on South Clark Street. Physicians attributed death to alcoholism aggravated by extreme heat.
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Chicago
Buges" Raymond
New York Giants
Veley Hotel
South Clark Street
Rain causes minor crop damage in California
Rain in California has caused little damage to crops with some losses reported in the San Joaquin and northern valleys. Table grapes and dried fruits show slight harm, while overall impact remains limited as of early September.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
San Joaquin
Stampede Not As Good As Round-Up in Calgary
A letter from R. W. Fletcher of the Round-up Cowboy band says Calgary’s Stampede draws large crowds but lags behind the Pendleton Round-up. He notes Stampede attendance around 0,000 yesterday, while Round-up is described as dominating the city block. Rain may affect today’s show. Pendleton readers report Stampede success but not rivaling the Round-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
East Oregonian
R. W. Fletcher
Strikers and Troops Clah In Paint Creek Fight
In Charleston West Virginia on September date the first bloodshed since troops were deployed occurred. A striking miner was killed by Private Long of the state troops after return fire. Nearby near Burnwell shots were fired with no fatalities. Tension between miners militia and detectives runs high and further trouble is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Paint Creek
Long
Burnwell
McLean Wife of Millionaire Near Death in Harbor Me
Mrs John R McLean wife of the millionaire Washington and Cincinnati newspaper publisher lies at death's door in Harbor Me Sept 7 Ed ward B McLean and his wife arrive before noon to be by her bedside. The street in front of the house is closed to keep disturbance away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor
John R. McLean
Washington and Cincinnati
MecLean
Edward B. McLean
Col J H Raley Seeks Local Wilson Campaign Subscriptions
Col J H Raley a Portland lawyer and Democratic leader is designated to collect local money for the Wilson campaign fund for the Wilson Marshall race. Subscriptions may be delivered at his American National Bank building office or mailed. The appeal stresses no big business or trust funding and urges local supporters to contribute to keep the presidency in popular hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol. J. H. Raley
C. S. Jackson
Wilson Finance Committee
Oregon
Wilson-Marshall
Col Raley
Wilson Fund
American National Bank
National
Big Business
Portland
Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
George W. Perkins
Dleel Trust
Nationwide strike planned in protest over murder charges
The local council of Industrial Workers of the World in New York prepared a September 14 demonstration for Joseph Ettor and Arturo Giovannitti of Lawrence Massachusetts held on murder charges. Circulars urge a general strike nationwide to back the men and threaten the electric chair. In Rome socialists organize a monster general strike to paralyze industry to push Washington to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Council of Industrial Workers of the World Today
Joseph Ettor
Arturo Giovannitli
Lawrence
Mass
Circulara
Rome
Italy
Washington
Arturo ‘Lovannitti
Socialiata
Denies Report of Sherman Illness and Retirement
New York, Sept. 7. Secretary Reynolds of the Republican National Committee rejected reports that Vice President Sherman must retire due to ill health. He called the claims canards and said Sherman is in Utica in good health and plans an automobile trip with his wife to Long Island. The telegram cited by Memphis levee officials said he could not attend a convention on Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reynolds
Republican National Committee Today
Sherman
Utica
Long Ialand
Interstate Levee Commission
Memphis
Tenn
Five more Indictments Returned by Grand Jury
The grand jury returned five additional indictments this morning and plans to hear more cases. Several defendants faced Judge Phelps at two this afternoon for arraignment. Frank Salnie faces assault with intent to kill for injuring Officer Halley Jr. in an earlier attack. Harry Morgan, Michael Dunavan, and Joe Rogers are indicted for robbing a Umatilla boxcar on May 9. Thomas Peach and John Gonias face separate charges of assault and battery for an attack on W. J. Lundin on July 4. One indictment is held due to the accused not being in custody. Salmie and Charles Spencer, previously indicted for larceny from Pacific Power & Light, were given until Tuesday to enter pleas.
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Phelps
Frank Salnie
John Halley, Jr
Harry Morgan
Michael Dunavan
Joe Rogers
Umatilla
Thomas Peach
John Gonias
W. J. Lundin
Will M. Peterson
Curity
Salmne
Charles Spencer
Pacific Power & Light Co
Government Horses Fed Alfalfa Demand Changes
The Umatilla Water Users Association presses Director Newell of the reclamation service to switch government horses from imported timothy hay to home grown alfalfa. Secretary G H Upthegrove argues half alfalfa would cost less, equally keep horses fit, save project funds, and spare settlers public embarrassment of importing hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reclamation
Hermiston
Sale of Round-Up Seats On Monday
Reserve seats for the Round-up exhibi tions go on sale Monday morning at 9 o clock. Tickets at 1.00 for grandstand and 1.50 for box seats. Annex sections will be held until show night. Four center sections fenced for those with three day tickets. Press seating behind the judges stand. 500 tickets already sent to Portland and 75 more ordered for Journal excursion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. W. Ritner
Court and
Main
Tom Boylen, Jr
Sesta
Portland
Journal
Roseburg Brewery Case Up In Air
A Roseburg jury could not agree after 12 hours deliberation in the Roseburg brewery case and was discharged. Judge Hamilton declined a retrial this term. the case may be heard again in November. District Attorney Brown has not stated when he will act on the governor's order to revoke the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Ore
Roseberg
Hamilton
Brown
Cornerstone to be laid at grand Catholic church event
Pendleton prepares for cornerstone ceremonies of a handsome new edifice with high mass at 10 a.m. and a men’s meeting at 3 p.m. featuring Hon. Frank J. Lonergan. Knights of Columbus, city officials, and Commercial club members will attend. Bishop O Reilly to give the address. choir and musicians announced.
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Royal Catholic Church
Clearch
Knights of Columbus
Oregon
Pendleton
Commercial Association
Frank J. Lonergan
Portland
Bardese
Elina Scheer
Gladys Rahe
Miss Williamson
Elizabeth Molitor
Helen Molitor
Cahill
Clementine Molitor
Messrs
Adoph Molitor
Frank Hayes
Richard Mayberry
Walter BE. Rose
Leo Molitor
Carl Hemmelgarn
J. FE. Keefe
Edward P. Hemmelgarn
August Bauer
J. E. Keefe
Eugene Malitor
Helen Hart
Gounod
Father
EE. Keefe
Matlock
Veterans of Civil War assemble in Los Angeles
More than twenty state veterans began arriving in Los Angeles for the grand army national encampment set to start Monday. Business sessions continue through September 14 as veterans gather for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans OF
Los Angeles
Cal
Labor Leaders Named for Taft Industrial Commission
Samuel Gompers submitted four prominent labor leaders to President Taft for spots on the new industrial commission. The names were not directed but it is believed one may be John Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor Today
Taft
New Industrial Commission
John Mitchell
Would Not Be King Says T R To Crowd
In Billings and Helena Montana Colonel Roosevelt rode westward today. He spoke in nearly every hamlet along the route and greeted Spanish War veterans warmly. He said a constitutional monarch would be a close choice between a perpetual vice president and a leader of the four hundred and that he would not be a king for anything. A moving picture operator filmed his movements.
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Billings
Mont
Col
Roosevelt
Montana
Helena
Taft forces plan further steps to keep Roosevelt electors off Kansas ballot
Topeka Kansas Sept 7 United States Judge Lantern denied the Taft forces injunctive relief to remove Roosevelt electors from the Kansas Republican ticket R D Hite attorney for Taft forces said appeal will follow the decision The action centers on the opponents efforts to prevent Roosevelt electors from appearing on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
United States
Lantern
Roosevelt
R.D. Hite
Taft
Court to probe lynching of Walter Johnson in West Virginia
Governor Glasscock urged county officials to convene a special district court session to investigate the mob killing of Walter Johnson, a Black man who tried to assault 14 year old white girl Nita White in Riverlell. The case highlights tensions in the state as authorities seek accountability for the lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverlell
W. Va
Glasscock
District Court
Walter Johnson
Nita White
West warns city official over misconduct allegations
Portland Oregon September reports indicate a city official defended police court defendants arrested for offenses and intimidating officers. If substantiated, action under malfeasance and negligence in office will be taken. West would push injunctions against three nearby saloons and seek rerouting of Oregon Electric Depot if needed to provide adequate facilities to travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
West
Troops Off for Border Reinforcements Ordered
Washington September 7 President Taft authorized export of 1000 rifles and 150000 cartridges to Mexico for distribution by US consular agents in Cana r the measure aims to protect American residents. Beverly Mass September 7 two more regiments from Fort Riley Kansas and Fort A D Russell Wyoming were ordered to the Mexican border by General Wood. Rebels raid ranches on US soil near Hachita New Mexico. five rebels reportedly killed but unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linge
United States
Washington
Taft
Treasury Department
Mexico
Caninea
Beverly
Mass
Wood
United States Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort A. D. Russell
Wyoming
Hachita
N. M
Salazar
Troops Break Miners Assembly in Charleston News
In Charleston West Virginia troops prevented miners from the Kanawha district from assembling at the capital. Vice President Hayes of the United Miners of America led the strike action declaring the mine guard system must be abolished. He warned the strike could continue indefinitely with no compromise while non-use of mines could cause depreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawaha
Hayes
United Miners of America
Flayes
Submarine Sets World Depth Record Off San Francisco
Lieutenant J. B. Howell of the United States submarine F1 breaks the world depth record by sinking to 283 feet in San Francisco Bay near Point Diablo. With a 26-man crew, the craft hovered at depth for 16 minutes while sustaining six to eight knots. The feat exceeds the Seal’s previous 264-foot record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. B. Howell
United States
San Francisco Bay
Point Diablo
Seal
Diplomat’s risky moves test reputation without a stain
A seasoned diplomat navigates a perilous assignment, diplomatic risks rise and fall without leaving any mark on reputation. The tale highlights careful language, guarded alliances, and a precarious exit strategy. Readers see how discretion preserves standing amid high stakes diplomacy.
Official Here Investigates Irrigation On Umatilla Reservation
Herbert F. Robinson chief of irrigation in the U S Indian Service arrived from the southwest to study irrigation possibilities on the Umatilla reservation. He will remain about a week to aid in adjudicating Indian water rights when the case is heard by the state water board.
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Umatilla
Herbert F. Robinson
U. S. Indian Service
Swartelander
Umatilla Agency
Interior Department
Mr. Robinson
State Water Board
Indian Service
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West Hammond
Henry Foss
Cornelius Moore
Fool
Moore
J. H. Raley
Industrial Workers of World
Roseburg Brewry
T.R
T. R
Umatilla Reservation
Robing Gon
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