Panama Canal Plan Sees Sea Level Operation Within Years
Washington Sept 19 The board of consulting engineers heard Bunau Varilla explain a French regime plan to finish the canal in five years and extend to sea level in five more. Dredging would continue under locks to sea level with forks built on foundation below water. Linden W. Mathes proposed domes near the lathmus to conserve water feeding two large reservoirs.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Bunau Varilla
Linden W. Mates
New York
Pianola Concerts at Donaldson's Drug Store
Donaldson's Drug Store in Deanideon has purchased a $300 pianola with mahogany case from Eilers Piano Branch. A music gallery will host daily concerts each afternoon and evening, with the public invited to enjoy the newest music performed by an experienced operator.
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Deanideon
Donaldson
Reliable Drug
Eilers’ Pine
Narrow escape from fire at Rastux Shelford residence
In Santa Rom on September 19 a fire destroyed Rastux Shelford’s handsome home near Cloverdale and several summer cottages. Son Lee Shelford barely escaped after the room floor collapsed into the cellar while he slept, unable to be awakened.
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Santa Rom
Rastux Shelford
Cloverdale
Lee Shelford
Occupy Special Anchorage and Leave Notices
Paris reports the minister of marine ordered Villa Franche to allow the American warship Minneapolis, under Admiral Chester, to occupy the anchorage formerly reserved for the French Mediterranean Squadron. Washington grants leave of absence up to 10 days to first class postmasters attending the national convention of postmen at Dayton. Rev T Egerton attended the Congregational Missionary Boards meeting where "tainted money" was a key topic, in Seattle.
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Paris
Minister of Marine
Villa Franche
Minneapolis
Chester
Washington
Dayton
T Egerton
Seattle
T. Ro Egerton
Three Indictments for Bigamy in Brooklyn Case
New York Sept 16 Three indictments for bigamy were returned this morning against Frank and Carlton. Two of their wives died by tetanus after being heavily injured. Carlton is in the Brooklyn jail having pleaded not guilty and asked for delay, claiming his witnesses are in San Francisco.
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New York
Agannst
Frank & Carlton
Carlton
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Pendleton Congregational Meeting Evaluates Missionary Policy
First Congregational church delegates from United States congregations returned from a Seattle meeting measuring real problems in foreign missionary support. The board may accept voluntary donations while disallowing funds linked to socially injurious wealth. About 400 delegates attended, with a Boston train arriving in Seattle. delegates enjoyed a Sound boat ride hosted by the chamber of commerce.
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First Congregational Church of
Pendleton
United Ataton
Missionary Board
Boston
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Sound
Odd Fellows Lodge Reports Large 81st Communication
The 81st Sovereign Grand Lodge session in Philadelphia opened under bad weather as members from all jurisdictions gathered at Lulu Temple. Grand Sire Wright notes total subordinate lodge membership 1,217,145 encampment 171,999 Rebekah 474,089 with 1318 lodges and revenues of 13,638,791 and resources 47,645,071.
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Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Oddfellows
Lulu Temple
Order
Grand Sire Wright
Rebekah
Fncampment
M Iittle
Stuck on the Rocks Cumbul's ordeal at Magellan Straits
The steamship Cumbul ran aground December 4 in Smythe channel Straits of Magellan. After 127 days pounding by seas and a broken false bottom the vessel was hauled into deep water and towed to port for repairs. Crew endured lengthy stays before reaching safety and a drydock.
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Sean
Huenon Ayres
World’s Pal 300th Hudson Discovery Celebration Plan
Plans for a permanent world’s fair to mark the 1000 anniversary of Hudson River discovery. The site is to be near Peekskill on the east bank, with events tied to the bi-centennial celebration and regional preparations underway.
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Hudson
New York
Hudson River
Peokaskill
The
Salem boy wins prize at Portland baby show
George Curtie, four year old son of Mr and Mrs F H Curtie of Salem, won the fatness prize at the Lewis and Clark baby show in Portland last Saturday. Mr Curtie serves as a warden in the state penitentiary.
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Salon
Ria
Portland
George
F. H. Curtie
Salem
Witness Branton Testifies In Williamson Murder Case
Portland defense witness C L Branton said he took up a timber claim at Gemner but no contract was made. The testimony showed Claude Witherson was charged with murder while John Witherson served ten years for murderous assault. The father disappeared, and co defendant Van Crewer denied any contracts, giving a similar account.
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Portland
C. L. Branton
Williamvoytela
Gemner
Ceosa
Witherson
Claude
John
Withhem
van Crewer
Williamson
Emmons Trial Becomes Bribery Case Across Three Counties
Sacramento reports the Emmons bribery trial shifted as the prosecution offered a Kern county certificate about vote counts, while defense contended it was not the required certification. Deputy treasurer Hoinx testified McNabb faced removal threats, and Cochran’s Manila banquet speech portrayed him defending administration policy and future party support.
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Pacto
Heilig
Sacramento
Einmone
Doumonte
Johnson Te
Hoinx
Tjmeersor
Dodge
MccNabb
McNabb
Longest Passenger Train Sets Westward Record
The Huntington to Spokane run featured a 20-car eastbound train with 17 cars from Huntington and additional coaches at La Grande. Diner cars joined at La Grande as approximately 1,000 homeseekers, many from Colorado and Missouri River points, traveled toward Portland Seattle and Spokane aboard the famed train.
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Huntington
Thin City
Portland
Syn- Kane
Seattle
la Grande Vno
Oakide
Spokane
Shase
Frank Coykendahl
Colorado
Missouri River
Almoa
Bishop C. J. Reilly Leaves Hospital In Critical Condition
Portland Sept 1 Bishop C J Reilly of Baker City has left St Vincent's hospital with typhoid fever. It is the third week of his illness and his condition remains very critical. Doctors withheld judgment on prognosis but suggested a possible turning point in about two days. The bishop contracted the illness at his Baker City home and was brought to Portland last week.
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Portland
C. J. Jr Reilly
Baker City
St. Vincent'’s Hospital
Thia
Bakerity
Saloons Closed on Sunday in Kettle Falls
In Kettle Falls Washington on September 14 the town’s saloons shut for the first time under a Sunday closing law. Notices served by Prosecuting Attorney Kirkpatrick require compliance, closing both local saloons today as the town begins Sunday observance.
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Kettle Park
Wash
Attortes Kirkpatrick
American Pomological Association Meets in Bepl City
The Ameri can Pomological Association convened in this city today with fruit growers from across the country present. Also notes from New Orleans and Paris report new deaths and arrivals, including Witte in Paris making a brief stay.
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Mruligrowers
Kansas City
Bepl
Fruitarowers
Country
Pereaent
Witte
Paris
Varis
Major Magin Declines Move to Shoshone Agency
Major J J McKain, at the East Oje Hon reservation, will remain in his current post after considering an offer to transfer to the Shoshone agency. Health concerns within his family delayed his decision but he plans to stay until relieved by a successor. Rumors claim Robinson may move to Blackfoot agency at a lower salary, with past reprimands noted.
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J. J. McKain
Oje- Hon
Mekuin
Leas
Robinson
Blackfoot
Alo
Indian Affairs
Acthione
Laupp
Cnhance
Land Withdrawn Near Muakton for Irrigation Project
Land near Muakton in North Wakimi is withdrawn from entry due to a government irrigation project. The telegram from the General Land Office notes withdrawal from all entry in the Yakima valley townships 4 north through 9 north, ranges 22 to 28 east, affecting 1457 acres.
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Muakton
North Wakimi
Wakiene
Vialley Nice
Malton
Gene Land Office
Yakima Valley
Townshipa Sand
Ranger
Prize Fight Stopped Over Scheduled Salt Lake Bout
Salt Lake City on September 10 reports County Attorney Christin stopped the planned Gust Ruhim and John Wille fight set for September 6 at the Salt Lake palace, charging it would not be on the square. Other items note Pittsburg crude oil price moves by the Standuard rif company.
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Fallin Wille
Uta
Salt Lake
Christin
Finest cattle in the world head to Lewis and Clark Fair
A carload of top cattle from Chicago the cream of the breed travels via Northern Pacific toward Spokane and Seattle before Portland. The shipment, selected by the association’s leaders, will showcase the finest livestock at the Lewis and Clark fair with Oregon Washington Idaho and California stock on display. Many animals are expected to be bought by Northwest stockmen for local farms.
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Lewis and Clark Fair
Northern Pacific Railway
Chicago
Directop
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
Chicwo
Perhapre
Thome
Lowle and Clark Fale
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
California
Northwest
Fire at Sea Flares as Rainier Battles Lumber Fire
The steam schooner Rainier XX from San Francisco to Bellingham with lumber fought flames in the bunkers for two days at sea. Crews formed shifts and kept the fire under control until reaching port this morning. The Rattler is not badly damaged.
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Bellingham
Rainier
San Francisco
Eight-Hour Day Wins in San Diego Printers Pact
In San Diego today every job printing establishment signed an agreement with the International Typographical Union granting an eight-hour day after January 1. San Diego is the first southern Californian city to unanimously grant the eight-hour day to printers.
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San Diego
International Typgraphical Union
Morocco on edge as envoy talks fail to resume
A critical stage in Franco German talks stalls as envoys fail to meet. Government voices strong opposition to any move that legitimizes Moroccan status, signaling heightened tensions and uncertain policy direction.
Jane Seymour Kiln Uwrt Injured in New York Tunnel Crash
Jane Seymour Kiln Uwrt of New York, en route to Springfield, was injured in a wreck in the New York Central tunnel this morning but not seriously. Eleven others were hurt.
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Jane Seymour
Methodists Plan Grand Stone Church in Pendleton
The Methodist church intends to build a $20,000 stone church at Webb and Johnson streets, with work possibly starting next spring. The Thompson Street church trustees have agreed to purchase the corner site for $37,500, and the Main Street property will be sold to fund the project. The old Thompson Street church site may be offered for sale after completion.
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Thompson Street
Main Street
Inland Empire
Pendleton
Eli
Webb and
Johnson Streets
Webb
Johnvo
Robert Warner Pener
Thomypean Street
Warner
Triste
Jhhurch
Main and
Water
Chicago Wheat Market See Strong Local Activity
Chicago wheat quotations rose with the market described as robust in the noted greatest wheat market in the United States. San Francisco and Portland reports show steady prices while local markets climb to 60 cents as activity heats with around 0,000 bushels traded yesterday amid advancing prices and small lot trades.
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United States
Chicago
San Francisco
Portland
Gite
Successful Plight of Gelatine Airship Voyage
Portland Sept 19 Lincoln Beachy of the airship Gelatine completed a successful noon voyage from the exposition grounds at Vancouver Washington to the parade grounds and back The round trip covered 18 miles and took 18 minutes for the flight to the barracks and return.
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Portland
Lincoln Beachy
Exposition Grounds
Parade Grounds
Vancouver
Wash
Niles
Man shoots wife then kills himself in Hutte Montana
In Hutte Montana on Sept 16 Tobe sis Seppanen shot his wife five times and cut his own throat dying soon after. The woman survived her injuries and is expected to recover. The couple had separated and the wife refused to reconcile. Over 6000 dollars was found in Seppanen's trunk after the tragedy.
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Hutte
Mont
Tobesis Seppanen
Seppanen
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