Portage Right of Way Debate with Taft Aide Reported
The War Department faces questions on granting canal right of way for portage tracks amid opposition from Langfitt and the Oregon Portage Commission. Taft’s reply is cited as leaving the government uncertain and potentially delaying portage construction on the canal route.
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Taft
Aves
Washibn
Oregon Daily Journal
Ary Taft
War Department
Portage
Portage Commission
Langfitt
the Commission
Whip Canal
Toramba Meeereyt
Carnal
Strike likely as packing employees threaten action
The text describes a possible general strike among packing house workers amid failed efforts to restart a stalled work stoppage. A conference with packers is hoped, with retail butchers voting to go to work only if leaders call off the strike. Meanwhile a train runaway near Horseshoe tunnel caused deaths and injuries, with a telegraph operator credited for saving two lives.
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Ing
Trades Conference Board Yarda
Strckely
Lowliev
William Hardman
Toohey
Good Wheat Prospects and Global Shortage
Observant miller states demand for wheat will stay strong. Senator W D Washburn of Minnesota, back from Europe, says this summer was the warmest and driest on record, injuring crops. world wheat shortage may reach 200 million bushels, half affecting the U S, likely pushing wheat above $1.20 per bushel as foreign demand rises. Cotton pickers desert Texas for north fields, risking late harvest amid labor scarcity and looming bad weather. Milovar Korovic hanged in Washington Pa jail yard for murder of Samuel Ferguson.
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Miller
New York
W. D. Washburn
Minnesota
Europe
Houston
Texas
Washington
Milovar Korovic
Samuel Ferguson
Seed Harvester Debate Echoes on Umatilla Reservation
In Umatilla county wheat fields Marion Jack, a leading grower, notes dry ground and hopes for rain while criticizing stationary machines. He reports harvesting 500 acres at 35 bushels per acre and says combines may replace older gear, amid Indian opposition and concerns about weed seed and soil fouling.
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California
Marion Jack
Umatilla
Jack
MT Epis
Gombine
Knights Elect Officers and Conclave Site Named
The Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar opens with selecting the next conclave city, Saratoga Springs chosen and the date set as the second Wednesday in July 1907. George Moulton elected grand eminent commander with Henry Rugg deputy grand and William Melish generalissimo.
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San Francisco
Moe
Knights Templar
Saratoga Springs
Rept
George Moulton
Chicago
Henry Rugg
Rhode Island
William Melish
Ohio
Parker Greets Pengil Pushers at Hyde Park Rally
A 250 strong Democratic editors delegation arrives by steamer St John and trains to Hyde Park. Parker greets reporters in Rosemont and, urged by editor Charles Knapp, predicts his election. He cites Republican excesses under Roosevelt and Cleveland era deficits, urging honest, clear presentation of issues for November.
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Esopus
Sept
St. John
New York
Hyde Park
Rosemont
Parker
Charles Knapp
St. Louis Republic
We Jirese
Tyr
Contaiyey
Vermont
General Kuroki Reported Dead Feared in Mukden Actions
The report from Sept indicates General Kuroki is killed with two Japanese generals captured. Battles mount around Port Arthur and Mukden as Russian forces retreat, with Japanese attacks by land and sea pressing coastal defenses. Reports describe exhausted Russian troops, heavy shelling of retreating formations, and shifting troop positions near Liao Yang and Korsakovel.
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Russia
Mukden
Sept
Kuroki
Killen
St. Petersburg
Petersburg
Rome
London
Reuter
Mukkden
Korsakovel
Saghalien
Vladivostok
Tien Tain
Star Wires
Japan
Pioneer G. A. R. Man Dead
La Grande veteran J. R. Kellogg aged 74 died last evening. A prominent Union county figure for 40 years he led the fife and drum corps at Pioneer and G. A. R. meetings for 25 years.
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la Grande
Sept
J. R. Kellogg
Union County
Umatilla County Sheep Market Sees Strong Demand
John Howard of St Paul arrives with plans to buy 15 000 to 18 000 lead feeders. Sheep destined for Southern Minnesota fed on mill screenings with limited hay, three months fattening per 1000 head. Prices rise as four heavy feeding buyers push values, while rust reports supply growth and healthy John Day stock, including weth ers, lambs, and yearlings, with regional ranges shaping the market.
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John Howard
St. Paul
Minnesota
Monard
Oller
United States
Ruet
Cascades
Rocky Mountains
Shropshire
Rust
Lamba
Explosion Burns Stationary Thresher Near Pon Heton
A noon hour explosion and fire destroyed a stationary thresher on a wagon near Pon Heton, about 17 miles from a local hub. The blaze, caused by smut and dust, charred the machine and wrecked a similar unit weeks earlier. loss estimated at 1600 dollars with no insurance. The incident occurred within forty rods of the elder machine’s site and after the harvester had been stopped for noon. The Robertson threshers nearby were not in operation. The field showed wheat still standing and the area largely free from fuel.
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Ttothonery Dresier Ag
Ontaking & Toye
Fires Raze Homes as Santa Cruz Forest Blaze Spreads
Fire rages near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz with two men seriously injured and a man burned to death reported as a fierce forest fire sweeps a 4 mile stretch. John Porter’s summer home valued at $10,000 is destroyed along with other smaller structures.
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Santa Cruz
Boulder Creel
John Poater
Russia Needs Funds Withdrawn From Seversinka Continent Deposit
Adilapatch Witley reports jiuenia has given notice of withdrawing 12,100,000 pounds stored for three years from Seversinka on the continent. The money will be sent to St Petersboro Chinese Perish in Fire. Bakersfield reports two Chinamen found dead in last night’s blaze. recovery efforts underway.
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Russia
Manchester
Adilapatch Witley
Jiuenia
Seversinka
St. Petersboro
Bakersfield
Cal
Sept
Chicago Wheat Market Opens Down Amid Biders
Grain market report notes Chicago Wheat and Chicago September futures opening lower. Old crop prices opened around 107 and 1084, with September at 104 and 1054, while corn traded 69 percent and oats around 11 percent.
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Chicago
Pendleton Market Notes Amid Grain Price Fluctuations
30 000 sacks of grain change hands with bids quoted at 60 cents for blue stem and 74 cents for bluestem. The sale marks the first substantial trade in memory, amid partial repairs planned for the Russian cruiser Bossila and Grombol as 8600 carpenters are laid off.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Faces Damage Suit Over Sewer Near Property
City council weighs a $4000 damage claim by S M Richardson owner of the discharge near his property. Attorney A D Stillman argues the suit may proceed while the sewer committee and lighting ordinance proposals are discussed. Reports include August finances and sewer extension plans to serve a new school building as the city contemplates wiring upgrades for a future power plant.
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S. M. Richardson
Withee Calla
Sewer Committee
Pendleton
A.D Stillman
Richardson
Council Save Week
Ehanison
Hans
Counedlweg
Aigual
Tome
Simbilly
Vinwald
Pendberan
Peniberan
Haven
He Electrica
Dubhdlig
Hash Street
Robbery at Crawford Biscuit Plant Ends in Attack
In Vento last night Qileago Bept and Durghare entered the residence of AL OF Crawford, president of the Nations Biscuit company. While forcing entry they were confronted by Mina Mabel McPherson, a secretary to Mrs. Crawford. One robber splashed carbolic acid, disfiguring McPherson. the thieves fled.
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Qileago, Bept, &Durghare
AL OF. Crawford
Na- Hons Biscuit Company
Vento
Mina Mabel McPherson
Crawford
Mise McPherson
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