Babe's cry foils fire fiends attempt at destruction
A two month old baby awakened Mrs. Elmer S. Haden on Garden street causing her to spot and stop a deliberate fire under the Downey and Haden residence area. Neighbors, including Teddy Houseworth, extinguished the blaze before it could spread. Police seized a kerosene soaked shoebox containing a candle as evidence. Mrs. Haden suspects a deliberate firebug planned the act the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haden
Biro
Teddy Houseworth
Mrs. Haden
Kearney
Portland Officials Fined For Contempt Over Vehicle Ordinance
Portland Oregon September 8 Mayor Bushiight City Auditor Barbour and Police Chief Sto ver were fined five dollars each by Judge Gatens for contempt of court for attempting to enforce a vehicle ordinance declared unconstitutional. The cases will be appealed and the officials intend to collect the licenses imposed by the ordinance despite the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Bushiight
Barbour
Stover
Gatens
Broken flange wrecks a freight on O W R&N near Engle
An extra westbound freight with engine 621 derailed 14 cars at Bonneville and Cascade Locks when it struck the end of a bridge. Five cars fell through, four derailed east of the bridge and five derailed elsewhere. Damage to equipment estimated at 5000. No injuries reported. Passenger trains delayed included Fast Mail No 4 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle Beint
Port”land
Portland Journal
Bonneyville
McGuire
Zichel
Bonneville
Cascade Locks
Dalles
Major Charl H. Van Diver Dies at 72
Major Charl H. Van Diver a Civil War staff officer with Bione will Jackson and later a newspaper publisher at Kel rer W V and a notable Missouri political figure died here today aged 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Diver
Higwingville
Charl H. van Diver
Bionewill Jackson
Kelrer
W. Vi
Missouri
Salem reinstates Chatcraft as superintendent of school
In Salem Oregon a superintendent named Chatcraft was yesterday reinstated with unconditional reinstatement and full restoration after being suspended April 27 on no charge of whipping several Indian girls at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Kawin Chatcraft
Chemuwa Tndlan
Here
Chatcraft
Diamond Studded Gold Medal Prize For Round-Up Winner
A $150 diamond medal prize for the Pony Express round up race promises prestige. Donors La Dow and Peterson display the solid gold medal with a cow head, ivory horns, and ruby eyes. To own it permanently a cowboy must win four heats, with two of three heats this year earning possession until 1912. The event also offers a $100 Journal bridle and other prizes for best times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Express Raff
la Dow & Peterson
Yontere
Netr
Itr
Pilot Rock Man With Gun Chases Relatives
A Pilot Rock man with a gun chased his son and relatives after obtaining a firearm and threatening changes to his will. He was arrested and will be examined for insanity. guardian Tom Tweedy escorted him home to Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Man
John P. McManus
Fred Lieusalien
A. J. Sturtevant
Pilot Rock
Lieuallen
Albert
Sturtsvant
Tom Tweedy
Witoh Rock
Pendleton
Lieuilleneuve
Allegeil
Ang
Mark
Cyeogee
Chef Bonet Davies
Tweedy
Cbunty
Judes T. P. Gilltend
Mark Sturtevant
Ahd
Son
Sone d
Eelares
Round-Up Cowboys Stop Runaways in Pendleton Streets
Round-Up performers Lee Galdwell and Buffalo Vernon halted two runaway teams in Pendleton within two days. Lee leapt from a wagon to stop a team yesterday, while Vernon threw a lasso to halt another pair of speeding grumbles that dashed down Main Street. Young Ceakwell pursued the third runaway, dragging the reins and delivering the horses safely to their driver. A THA Morton Day team also caused a scare near the Bowl Hotel, as rovers Ward and Maln blocked the skidding horses, causing only minor damage to a wheel guard. A fourth runaway occurred in an alley between Court and Alta streets with no injuries reported.
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Pendleton
Lee
Aldwelh
Vernon
Henry Kipittke
Main Street
Alta Street
Young Ceakwell
Morton
Bowl Hotel
Nlor
W. L. Thompson
Cral
Court
Alta Streets
Fire in Hancock hold threatens explosive cargo
A fire was discovered this afternoon in the hold of the United States transport Hancock loaded with ammunition. It is believed the fire will be extinguished before reaching the explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Hancock
Rail road shopmen poised for strike across lines
Chicago Sept. Members of the executive committee of the Railroad Shopmen's Federation say all strike preparations are done and headquarters assigned. A decision on calling the strike will be settled tomorrow as Machinists' union press their vote. Allied unions grant permission for strike funds. a rail system walkout could trigger similar action on other lines, with delegates meeting amid delays in decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicigo
Nels Central Lines
Machinists' Union
San Franciso
Calif
Harriman
Prowleny
General Minem
Julius Kratteehnitt
Bank Hold Up Attempt Ends With Firefight Captive
A lone thief named Henry Jack from VYiroa, Aris attempted to rob five First Nation bank employees. A guard opened fire, wounding the thief, who was later captured by a volunteer porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jackfino
Vyiroa
Aris
Tim
Training Hoard for Bout at Madison Square Garden
New York boxing note recounts Carl Morris the Oklahoma white hope and Jim Fiyan the Pueblo firefighter training hard for their 10 round bout scheduled at Madison Square Garden on September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Morris
Okahoma
Motive of Murderer Still Hidden in Oregon Case
Autopsy today on Mrs Wehrmann and her four year old child in a wooded area near Scuppose Portland reveals the woman was not attacked as first thought. A blow from a hatchet and a head wound indicate a struggle before death. valuables were undisturbed, ruling out robbery. Police seek a man with light hair last seen near the Wehrmann home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Heth
Wehrmann
Americans to be protected by gunboats
The Utah department cabled Admiral Mirdock in Woo Sung China to shield American interests in Cheum. Mintgier Williams telegrammed from Pekin that the situation is serious as natives refuse to pay taxes and many businesses close. The Chinese minister pledges government protection and safe escort to places of safety for foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Utah Department
Admiral Mirdock
Woo Sung
China
Cheum
Mintgier Willams
Pekin
Warner Promoted to General Agent for Portland
Announcement from the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway local offices states W. P. Warner of Butte Mont will become general freight and passenger agent in Portland. A. J. Hillman of Tacoma will succeed him as traveling freight and passenger agent.
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Butte
Mont
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway
W. PP. Warner
Portland
Warner
A. J. Hillman
Tacoma
Fisher Denies Alaska Policy Shifts After Visit Plans
Secretary Fisher said he would not visit the Uma tilla irrigation project near Hermiston Oregon and declined to reveal future Alaska policy. He addressed rumors about harbor views and coal quality at Contrefer Bay and emphasized his careful, observed approach to Alaskan resources and coal claims. He arrived in Seattle after touring Alaska with the Tahoma cutter ending a notable cabinet expedition.
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Seattle
Wash
Fisher
Umatilla
Hermiston
Pendleton
Ore
Contrefer Bay
Department of the Interior
Alaska
Poley
Algaka
United States
Controller Bay
Kitellin
Condova
Valdex
Seward
Germany Replies to French Proposition on Morcain Controversy
Berlin reports Germany today delivered its reply to the French ambassador with counter propositions aimed at settling the Morccan controversy. The document signals a formal response to Paris and outlines terms for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Burman Beats Hackett in Rainy River Race
Ho ward Burnan of Toronto defeated J Hackett of Rainy River by five lengths over a three mile course in 29 minutes 20 seconds. The race was a lead up to the world championship.
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Burman
Hackett
Rainy River
Ont
Howard Burnan
Toronto
J.is Hacket
Beattie Faces Hung Jury In Beattie Murder Case
Chesterfield Court House Va September jury convicts Henry Clay Beattie Jr of murdering his young wife Beulah Beattie to be with a 17 year old, defense attorney Smith fears a hung verdict while prosecutor Wendenburg argues guilt. Beulah Binford’s career prospects loom over Beattie case amid censorship threats and public protest.
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Chesterfield
Court House
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Beulah Beattie
Smith
Wendenburg
Beattie
Watson
Himtte
Binford
New York
Beulah Binford
Virginia Girl Adventuress
Beulah Bineford
Beulah
Astor Party Sets Sail For Wedding At Sea
New York dispatch reports Colonel Jacob Astor and his fiancé preparing at home for a yacht cruise. The Mo's Mfad eline Force and the Astor family aboard left with provisions for a lengthy voyage to unknown parts. Wedding expected before the cruise ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Astor
Astor
Wtse
Dick Stanley's Drunken Ride to Headline Round-Up
The Round-Up will feature an exhibition of the famous drunken ride by Jillson Stanley and his brother, both renowned for daring trick riding. The act, noted for its danger and thrill, involves upright riding with leather straps and a wild, intoxicated seeming sway across the track. Stanley will perform with a rider named Birseo to enter the halliogging contest alongside Mianceli, Vernon, and Metoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stanley
Tone
Jillson Stanley
Olek Stanley
Stanley Hoye
Stalley
Audieied
Stonm
Duntore
Sanley
Birseo
Oita
Nat Mianceli
Vernon
Metoy
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Hayden
Smerry-Goround
Bownell Hotel
Mie
Sieep
Labor
Action
Frisco
Homer
Umatilaa
Interior Department
Beattie Fears
Chesterfield Court House
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