Crisis in Europe as Bulgaria-Turkey clash looms
Reports from Berlin Vienna and Constantinople Sept 11 describe escalating border fighting between Bulgaria and Turkey after Bulgarians fired on Turkish patrols. Bulgaria demands Macedonia self government or war, prompting rapid troop deployments and Cabinet condemnation of Bulgarian meddling in Turkey’s internal affairs.
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Europe
Turkey
Bulgaria
Berlin
Germany
Macedonia
Vienna
Sofia
Constantinople
War Office
Tulgarian
Bed of Roses for T. R. in Portland
Portland, Sept. 11 Colonel Th Roosevelt arrived early and received a royal welcome. He was escorted from the train over a bed of roses and met political leaders before lunch with the Ad and Rotary clubs. In the afternoon crowds cheered as he spoke of the trust question recall of judicial decisions Panama canal and women’s suffrage en route to La Grande Idaho and California.
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Portland
Ore
Throsevelt
Rotary Clubs
Crypey Smith Tabernacle
Panama Canal
la Grande
Idaho
California
Becker Trial Postponed to October First
New York. Police Lieutenant Becker, accused of complicity in the murder of Herman Rosenthal, wins a delay as Supreme Court Justice Bischoff, acting for Becker counsel John McIntyre, postpones the trial from tomorrow to October first despite District Attorney Whitman’s push to proceed on the original date.
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New York
N. Y
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Bischoff
John McIntyre
Whitman
Attorney Gibson Arrest Threatens Murder Charge
New York news reports attorney Burton W. Gibson faced imminent murder charges over Rosa S. Sabo, his client. Guarded by two detectives, he refused to leave the building claiming innocence and readiness to prove it, as the jurisdiction of New York courts loomed.
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New York
Burton W. Gibson
Rosa S. Sabo
New York Courts
Gibson
Progressive party holds Delaware state convention in Wilmington
Delaware Progressives meet in Wilmington to nominate three presidential electors for Roosevelt and candidates for all elective state offices at a state convention held on September 11.
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Delaware
Progressives
Wilmington
Del
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
German Aviator Fatally Injured in Kaiser's Maneuvers
Dresden reports the opening of the three day battle sequence of the Kaiser's Maneuvers. Lieutenant Selburg, aerial scout of the German army, fell from his plane at daylight near East Marsburg and died of his injuries as the operation began.
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Dresden
East Marsburg
Selburg
Protest to Prevent Steamship Service Cut on Upper Columbia
Umatilla county and Lewiston merchants plan a 2:30 PM meeting at the local Commercial club to protest a planned discontinuance of steamship service on the upper Columbia and the Snake rivers. Attendees include Open River Transportation Co. representative, Lewiston Commercial Club delegate, and merchants from Hermiston Stanfield Echo Pilot Rock and Hood River. Portland Chamber of Commerce also seeks to forestall the action.
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Umatilla County
Lewiston
Upper Columbia
Snake Rivers
Northwest
Open River Transportation Co
Keote
Local Commercial Association
Hood Rived Commercial Club
Transportation Company
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Plans Weekly Campaign Trips Across States
Sea Girt N J Sept 11 Governor Wilson democratic presidential nominee outlined weekly campaign tours to be busy through the election. He will begin each trip with a set objective, complete it and return to Sea Girt. He departs tonight for Syracuse New York where campaign leaders expect a pivotal impact on New York Democrats.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Syracuse
New York
New York State
Jail Fire Rescue Raises German Prisoner Escape
Houlton Oregon September 11 a jail blaze drew a crowd as a German prisoner faced possible death. City marshal Long was a mile away with the jail key. Barber Harry Bennett sped to open the cell, freeing the unconscious inmate who was revived and returned to confinement amid his calls for toast.
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Houlton
S. 8
Long
Harry Bennett
St. Helens
Marshal Long
Washington Primaries Nominate Gov Hay in Seattle
In Seattle on September 11 a light voter turnout marked the primaries. Governor M E Hay was renominated by Republicans with little opposition. Congressman William E B Humphrey was also renominated. Democrat WW C Millen is a standout nominee for governor. Senator H O Fishback leads J H Shively for Insurance commissioner on the Republican side.
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Seattle
Roosevelt
M. E. Hay
William EB. Humphrey
WW. C. Millen
H. O. Fishback
J. H. Shively
Charles
Grand jury clears old court over Umatilla bridge deal
The grand jury reports the 1910 Umatilla bridge project was legal after correcting an incorrect survey profile that made the new spans 163 feet long and 90 feet short, raising costs from 13070 to about 16500. It finds the county court acted with approval, though questions remain. The panel also praises the county poor farm and recommends office reassignments in the court complex. Fifteen indictments plus fifteen true bills were returned, six not true.
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Old County Court
Umatilla
Old Court
Atlas Bridge Company
Maloney
Grand Jury
Umatilla Bridge
Robert L. Oliver
Elmer P. Dodd
John F. Hill
W. H. Bimisell
GH. Schubert
J. L. McPherson
G. A. Cowl
Joe McDill
McDill
Progressives of Both Parties Win in Colorado Primaries
In Denver incomplete returns show progressives winning in both parties. Philip B. Stewart, progressive Republican, is nominated for governor and will face Elias A. Amnongs, progressive Democrat, in the general contest.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Philip B. Stewart
Elias A. Amnongs
Confesses Part in Dynamite Planting in Lawrence
Boston on September 11 Dennis J Collins an alleged accomplice of William M Woods charged with planting dynamite during the Lawrence textile strike agreed to turn state's evidence. Collins indicted on a similar charge and said to have conspired with millowners to place dynamite in Lawrence operative homes to discredit the strikers.
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Boston
Dennis J. Collins
William M. Woods
Lawerace
Collins
Wood
Pelletier
Lawrence
Sunshine Starts Harvesting Again
After two weeks of rain damage the county's grain harvest resumes in bright weather. If skies stay clear for ten more days, nearly all standing grain in the county will be threshed, though about twenty percent remains uncut mainly in foothills and outlying sections. Lower elevations report some green grain and the Meacham area notes prices and volume while more sun is needed for harvest.
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Meacham
Yankee horses entered in big St Leger race
Doncaster England September 11 Yankee horses Herman B Duryeas Sweeper II and August Belmonts Tracery are entered in the St Leger stakes worth 36000 pounds. The race is the final classic of the English turf run over one mile six furlongs and 132 yards. Derby winner Tagalie is not favored to repeat as St Leger chances favor Uncle Sam and the field.
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Doncaster
Eng
Herman B
Duryea
August Belmont
Tracery
Uncle Sam
Tagalie
Speed kings begin practice for Milwaukee auto race
In Milwaukee on September 11 practice started for the international automobile races to be held later this month. The course is in perfect condition and early practice races indicate strong spectator interest.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ohio postmasters form state association in Columbus
The fourth class postmasters of Ohio began a three day convention in Columbus on September 11 to organize the Ohio State Association of Postmasters. Leaders and members from across the state attended to discuss objectives and cooperative plans for the association.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Association of Postmasters
Governor Wilson denies McCombs resignation reports
Jersey City heard Gov. Wilson deny claims that pressure from financial interests would force Chairman McCombs of the Democratic National Committee to resign. He called the reports unfounded and spread by malicious persons.
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Jersey City
N. J
McCombs
Natonal
Gov. Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Roosevelt to Travel Through Pendleton Tomorrow
Theodore Roosevelt, Progressive party candidate, will pass through Pendleton early tomorrow while asleep to observers. Local supporters will ride No 6 in a Roosevelt special car to catch a greeting en route to La Grande for the Union County fair tomorrow. Dr I A Temple local bull moose leader accompanies Roosevelt in Portland and will join the trip for local greetings.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New Progressive Party
United States
Pendleton
Roosevelt
Portland
la Grande
Union County
Dr. I. A. Temple
England Losing Mental Strength
London report cites Dr A Tredgold and Dr Forbes Winslow warning that England is rapidly deteriorating morally and mentally. They say modern sentiment favors the survival of the unfit, reflecting concerns echoed by Field Marshal Earl Roberts about national strength.
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London
England
A. Tredgold
Forbes Winslow
Field Marshal Earl Roberts
Quarterly Review
The
United Press
Winslow
Emperors Receive U S and German Envoys in Tokyo
In Tokio on September 11 Emperor Yoshihito welcomed United States Secretary of State Knox and Prince Henry of Prussia, special ambassadors to attend the funeral of the late Emperor Mutsuhito, signaling cordial exchanges among nations.
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Tokio
Emperor Yoshihito
Japan
Knox
Prince Henry
Prussia
United States
Germany
Mutsuhito
Michigan City Clerks Meet in Rapids Convention Opens
The Michigan Association of City Clerks opened its annual convention in Rapids with discussions planned on reforms to present to the next state legislature. Key clerks from cities gathered to review proposed changes and share administrative ideas for municipalities.
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Michigan
Grind Rapids
Mich
Michigan Association of City Clerks
Evades Mexican Rebel Scouts Sent Out to Find Him
A man evaded pursuit by Mexican rebel scouts sent to capture him for ransom. Authorities report the scouts were deployed to locate the suspect, who slipped away before capture, triggering a wider manhunt and ongoing pursuit efforts. Local officials declined further detail.
Southern Pacific Demands Protection as Rebels Rampage
Walter Douglas, head of the Phelps Dodge copper interests, escaped rebels near Agua Prieta after a harrowing cross border flight. The Southern Pacific seeks State Department protection amid reports of widespread rebel activity in Sonora including attacks on trains, bridges, and towns. nine killed in Indian raids and a passenger train captured. Col. Antonio Rojas threatens Agua Prieta with a 1000-strong rebel force as the federal garrison holds at 230 men.
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Douglas
Arizona
Walter Douglas
Fhelps Dodge
Dougas
Wnacosari
Sonora
Nacosari
New York
State Department
Washington
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
New Mexico
Agua Prieta
Robert Lovett
Harriman Lines
Lovett
Colonia
Realite
Naco
Col. Antonio
Rojas
Veterans of '61 march in parade in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles twelve thousand veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic marched in the annual parade as part of the 1912 national encampment. The procession lasted over three hours and drew an estimated crowd of 200000 along business streets.
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Veterans OF '61
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh Hosts Engineers Delegation Today
Pittsburgh, Sept. 11. Delegates to the International Association for Testing Materials arrive from Washington, where they were welcomed by Secretary Nagle on behalf of the president, to be hosted here today by Pittsburgh officials.
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Pittsburgh
International Association For Testing Materials
Washington
Nagle
Residents seek city aid for Jackson Street pavement
A Jackson Street petition asks the city council to cover half the cost of paving, arguing the street leads to the branch hospital and is a city highway. Signers include pavement supporters and opponents, with many denouncing the move as an attempt to target other streets and provoke a remonstrance if rejected.
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Jackson Street
Branch Hospital
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