Gans and Britt Set for Lightweight World Title Fight
San Francisco reports anticipate the fifth round clash as James EB Brit and Gun Gans square off at Recreation Park for the lightweight championship. Gans holds a five year reign, Britt vows an upset with pre fight boasts and eyeing the finish. Officials confirm ring size disputes and entry details as crowds gather for the event.
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San Francisco
Sant
Gans
Britt
Recreation Park
Hattimore
Husiees
Battimore
Wien
Bay
San Franciscn
Cine
James EB
Tritt
Watlcott
Sullivan
McFadden
Toe Gans
Jane
Ben Selig
Gane
Stanize
Selle Britt
Pritt
Selig
Cour
Hoya Boys Chase Struck Grade Stakes on West Webb Street
West Webb Street youths have chased and pulled up grade stakes set by City Engineer Geary Kimbrel to mark the future grade when the street is macadamized. Though the culprits are known to Mr. Kimbrell, no charges have been filed yet.
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Hoya
Mal Boys
West Webb Street
Geary Kimbrel
Kimbrell
200 Men Fight for Their Lives in Mexican Mine
In San Antonio on September 9, a report of 200 men entombed in Esperanzas mine tunnels in Mexico describes slime eating away woodwork and rising danger. Rescue squads, numbering hundreds, labor to free the trapped workers as flames threaten the way out and the time to reach safety grows short.
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San Antonio
Tex
Esperanzas
Mexico
Minora
Cliff House Destroyed In Seaside Fire At San Francisco
Fire gutted the Cliff House, San Francisco’s famed Seaside resort perched 200 feet above the Pacific. The Clift House, rebuilt years after the 1906 earthquake, stood on the rocky ledge overlooking Sutro Baths and the ocean, and was reported destroyed Saturday night, September 7, with about 100,000 in losses.
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Francisco
San Franciscn
Clift Hoare
Pacific Ocean
California
Kelley Loses Sprint Title in Jamestown Meet
Oregon sprinter Dan Kelley from Portland failed to place in the 100-yard dash at the Jamestown field meet in Jamestown Virginia, a surprising result as Chicago led the event with a 10 1 5 second dash. The 440-yard run saw Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania win in one: Ford of New York second. Clarner of California third. Broad jump results had Kelley first with 22 feet 14 inches. Steia wen second, Cook of Titola third.
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Jamestown
United States
Dan Kelley
Oregon
Chicago
Eaton
Boston
Parsons
Callifornia
Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
Ford
New York
Clarner
California
Kelley
Steia Wen
Cook
Titola
O'Connell
Mob Followed Socialist Orator to Prison in Spokane
A mass of over 2000 protesters surrounded Spokane police HQ after Ida Crotch Hazlett, a socialist lecturer, was arrested for obstructing sidewalks. She was released on a $25 bond, then led a bareheaded triumphal procession to the Central lodging house as the crowd cheered and jeered.
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Spokane
Ida Crotch Hazlett
Thomas Lister
Mra. Hazlett
Lister
Hastile
John Sullivan
Ayuad
Howard Street
Front Avenue
Mercy for Aged Land Fraud Convict Granted Land Return
Aged Judge L S Bradford of New Orleans, convicted of land frauds, receives a two year centen- era from President Roosevelt on condition he returns 1000 acres of valuable Louisiana land obtained fraudulently. He has served two months. Bradford, once a prominent District of Columbia resident, was a noted southern attorney.
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Washington
L. Sradftord
New Orleans
Roosevelt
Louidiana
Bradford
District of Co- Tambit
South
Templeton Awarded System Coal Handling Contract
A radical change shifts coal handling for the O R & N system to W F Templeton of Portland. He will manage fuel transfers from cars to bunkers across main line points, replacing multiple contractors and laborers with a single responsible entity. The move aims to simplify operations and reduce friction in fuel supply.
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Oo RB. & N
WII Mold
W. FR. Templeton
Portland
Umatilla
Dalles
Albina
Pendleton
Bingham Springs
Kamela
la Grande
Telecaset
Baker City
Pleasant Valley
Huntington
Washington
Anch
Indian raised farm products to headline district fair exhibit
An unusual feature planned for the district fair will be an exhibition of agricultural products raised exclusively by Indians, urged by fair officials and united by the UmaUlla Indian agency. The Morrow County court pledges funds and oversight for premium support, while prominent local figures prepare speeches and a music program for Educational Day.
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Morrow
County Han
Thomas FitzGerald
The
Fair Commission
McFatridge
Uma- Ulla
Frank K. Welles
Umatilla County
J. O Firation
Morrow County
Tacoma Vote Set on Green River Water System
Tacoma residents appear split on a gravity versus other water system as a $2,000,000 project faces a special election tomorrow. Democrats back the gravity plan while Republicans oppose it amid heated debate.
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Tacoma
Sept
Plague Victims Rise As New Deaths Reported
Two more deaths from Mmbonne plague occurred today and three additional cases were verified. Totals to date show 21 cases and 1 death, excluding the Berkeley fatality. Death rate remains low, well under the standard. The Atlantic squadron is expected in San Francisco by May next year.
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Berkeley
San Francisco
Rare yellow fish found in Meacham Creek
Report of a peculiar small bright yellow fish with large eyes caught by C K Cranston J T Lambiirth and J A Dow on North Fork creek near the railroad two miles from the farm. A month earlier the first specimen drew curiosity. seven more were taken yesterday sharing size color and habitat in still water under creek banks. Experts in Portland and Washington have not seen anything like it, sparking interest among fishermen, sportsmen, and scientists as investigations continue.
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Firet Navona
C. K. Cranston
J. T. Lambirth
J. la Dow
North Fork Creek
Sil Poole
Pendleton
Portland
la Dow
Delays in Medford Crater Lake Line Construction
The consolidated railroad project linking the Medford & Crater Lake line with Rogue River Valley from Crater Lake to Blue Ledge faces a postponed start due to the Oregon Trust & Savings bank suspension. Labor and supply shortages hamper progress, but officials say the setback is temporary and not fatal to the enterprise. About $40,000 in working capital is tied to the suspended bank, expected to be settled within weeks. if not, construction will continue with additional capital from project financiers to extend toward Blue Ledge and Butte Falls.
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Consolidated
Medford
Blue Ledge
Butte Falls
Cattle Shipment From Camas Prairie Heads to Seattle
About 200 head of fat cattle from the Camas Prairie region were brought to the city by Blebrock and Smith of Alba and others. The herd will be shipped to Seattle over the Northern Pacific. This marks the first of a large export drive expected in the coming month as prices stay favorable and cattle are in excellent condition.
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Searle
Camas Prairie
Blebrock and Smith
Alba
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Ford Rotary Suction Pump may bring factory here
Pendleton business men heard A F Ford describe a combined pump and engine with higher water per power. If a full sized model tests well at Pendleton Iron Works, a factory could be established here employing about 20, producing pumps for irrigation and domestic use. Ford aims to choose location after tests. Will graduate four nurses at Walla Walla hospital ceremony Saturday night.
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Pondivcon Leon Works
Ford
Pendleton
Ronue
A. F. Ford
Pendleton Ironworks
Bridge Construction Progress Near Umatilla Central
Work on the Umatilla Central railroad bridge over Birch Creek at Charles McBee’s farm is advancing rapidly and will soon be ready for the steel. The project aims to improve regional rail access and boost transportation efficiency.
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Toiatilla Central
Umatilla Central
Birch Creek
Charles McBee
Vancouver Riots Struck by Anti Oriental Turmoil
In Vancouver on Sept 9 disturbances from anti oriental agitation led to several arrests and injuries. A.C. Henderson was hospitalized and Calgary editor F. R. Watt was assaulted. Baron Ishii urged patience and said conditions must not affect international relations.
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Calgary
Vancouver
B. C
Thin City
A. C. Henderson
F. R. Watt
the Calgarist
Kiki Uro Ishii
Bureau of Foreign Affairs
Change of Venue Granted for Steve Adams Second Trial
Judge Woods of Shoshone County Idaho grants change of venue for Steve Adams murder case. Second trial set for October 14 in Rathdrum, Kootenai County seat where Judge Woods presides. Defense filed 9 affidavits but were rejected. prosecution winкер.
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Steve Adams
Woods
Shoshone County
Tdaho
Ford
Rathdrum
Kootenai County
Wood
Fulton Announces Re-election Campaign Tour in Oregon
Senator Fulton will campaign for re election to the United States Senate this fall before departing for Washington to attend the new session of Congress. He will leave Portland this week for a broad tour through central and eastern Oregon counties. Congressman W R Ellis accompanies him to assess legislative needs of central Oregon.
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Oregon
Fulton
United States
Senate
Washington
Congress
Portland
W. R. Ellis
Trip to Jamestown and Eighth Street Exposition Included
On Wednesday Mia RL M and Dor othy of Milton with her daughters Missex Lukie and Grace of this city will depart for an extended eastern trip. They plan visits in the middle states, attend the Jamestown exposition, with Mix Clyde Whittemore joining the party via Chicago.
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Jamestown
Mia
RL M
Dorothy
Milton
Missex Lukie
Grace
Middle States
Mix Clyde Whittemore
Chicago
Rented Doherty Farm by Jameezr Agee in town
Jameezr Agee formerly baggageman for the O R and N has rented the Dan Doherty farm a half section three miles south of town on the Tutullla. He will reside in the city to benefit the schools and will farm the property himself starting soon by feeding half the acreage to wheat.
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Doherty
Jameezr Agee
Dan Doherty
Tutullla
Will Enter Whitman College Students Clara Pierce and Margaret Lowell Leave
Miss Clara Pierce daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Pierce and Miss Margaret Lowell daughter of Judge and Mrs 8 A Lowell depart for Walla Walla to join Whitman College. Lowell seeks special violin training at Whitman Conservatory of Music.
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Whitman College
Clara Pierce
W. M. Pierce
Margaret Lowell
8. A. Lowell
Walla Walla
Lowell
Whitman Conservatory
Muale
San Gabriel Goes Ashore Near Point Reyes Lighthouse
San Gabriel, a steam schooner of Gabliner Milling & Lumber, ran aground one mile east of Point Reyes lighthouse while en route from Umpqua to San Pedro with lumber. Tug Fearless aided by rescuing the crew after a perilous grounding incident.
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San Gabriel
Green
Point Reyer
Umpqua
San Pedro
Gabliner Milling & Lumber Company
Fearless
Ife
Fort Reint
Point Bontta
Ran Gatriel
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Heppner
Fair
F. G. Henderton
Morrow Coudin
J. H. Ackerman
P. L. Campbell
University of Oregon
W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
Hingham Springs
W. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Freewater
Water
Meacham
Crater Lake Railroad
Eonenis Worl
Nureen
Walla Walla Hospital
Central Christian Church
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