Saloon Interests Dominate City Voting Registration
City records show saloon sympathizers and gamblers registering in greater numbers than law and order supporters. The Third Ward south of Court, Vincent, and Garden leads in registrations, with many listing occupations as laborers or capitalists. With under 400 of 1200 voters registered after most time has passed, concerns rise that the books close with a skewed registry.
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Clark
Third Ward
Vincent
Garden
Court
City Recorder's
Law and Order Aide
Friends of Decency
Mjoon
Conon
Courtetfert
Vincent and
Wheat Hauling Nearing End As Harvest Wanes
Wheat hauling across the county is nearly finished with only a few weeks remaining. Warehouses in the reservation and northeast area are closed to new receipts, while lines west of town and along the railroad will stay busy for about two weeks more. Some grain may wait until next spring. Shippers fault limited car availability, but conditions are improving versus last year. Polk county prune crop is large and of high quality free from scab and insects.
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Here
A. L. Knight
Www. & Co. R
Polk County
Davidson
Boise Capital News
Mine Sighted Off Cape Madocino Near San Francisco
Report from Victoria to the City of Puebla describes a drifting submarine mine spotted off Cape Madocino at 2 Sunday afternoon. Passengers aboard the City of Puebla observed the object as the steamer came within a short distance. Captain Jopeen reported the proximity and the mine is thought to have drifted from Fort Arthur.
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San Franchsco
Puebla
Victoria
Cape Madocino
Jelovk
Jopeen
Fort Arthur
Explosion rumors on battleship Tilinela off coast
A report from Provincetown Mass dated Sept 20 claims an explosion struck the battleship Tilinela with three killed and another person dying by own hand while the North Atlantic squadron practiced off the coast. Later reports say the explosion is a yarn and without foundation and the Alabama has not confirmed such an occurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Iiola
Provincetown
Masa
North Atlantic
Mathers “Yarn
Alabama
Bryan Dominates State Convention Amid Press Opposition
Bryan dominates the state convention this afternoon despite opposition from newspapers allegedly backed by Cleveland and Paul Morton. Also reported are wheat market figures from Chicago and San Francisco, a Minot National Bank closure by the comptroller, and attacks on indicted packers’ pleas in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Morton
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Paul Morton
Receiver sought as misappropriation charges swirl in court
Federal court in Chicago hears application for a receiver for Western Life Indemnity company amid charges of fraud and misappropriation of trust funds. Petitioners claim officers diverted thousands. $20,000,000 in policies outstanding. directors' meeting soon restrained by injunction. Fragments mention WMI, policy holders, and alleged self‑dealing by organizer W. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iife Insurance Policiea
Chicago
Western Life Indemnasty Company
Bethea
Francis Allegri
Knights Templar and
Mnawonlo Company
Lincoln
Neb
W. M. Gray
E. I. Rosenfeld
Gray
Court Martial of Ensign Wade 18 In Progress
Vallejo Cal Sept 20 Charles Bowkirk fireman first class first witness at Bennington court martial testified hearsay concerns about explosions. John C Leonard former executive officer gave hull book access while officer in charge of inspections. J J Worthen on duty in fire room observed boiler B gauge drop to zero. Objections by defense cited but not allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cal
Charles Bowkirk
Bennington
John C. Leonard
Couder
United States
Lawton
Inez
Captain Young
J. J. Worthen
New York Life Acknowledges Control of Funds and Specified Advances
Testimony shows President John A. McCall asserts full control over company money and details advances of 100000 and 75000 to a salaried agent for real estate work. No vouchers exist for how the funds were used, and the agent handled legislation in various states with unverified accounts. Also notes Parker and Democratic money in campaigns, and declares Equitable not responsible for a 649000 loan known as the Yellow dog fund.
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New York
John A. McCall
Ane Drew Hamilton
Hamilton
McCall
McCalley
New York Life
Oliver
Hoe
Hughes
Alton B. Parker
Democratic State Committee
Parker
Makiniy
Ilfe Insurance
Paul Morton
Equitable Board of Directors
Equitable
Morton
Merecantio Trust Company
City Council Postpones Meeting Over Absences and Plans
Mayor and several members absent leave the council unlikely to meet tonight. The Alta street mandamizing issue is not ready, and the street committee hasn’t finalized work details. Renn says Alta street will be improved first as a test before deciding on Main and Court streets. Interest grows in bithullitic paving for business streets over macadam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Street
Cornellman Renn
Main
Court
Bithulltic Company
Nominations To Close In Pendleton Elections
On October 20 petitions for mayor and council nominations must be filed with the city recorder and a set of filed petitions posted. Primary conventions will be held November 4, with petitions needing at least two percent of city voters signed, except certain independent or none party candidates. Five council vacancies are expected if Councilman Ronguson resigns. incumbents Dithaon Johnson Sewell and Wells named, with two-year term adjustment possible.
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Pendeton
Voltern Millet
Mate Oder
Eite
Tikerod Ab
Inet
Tegll
Ronguson
Ferguson
Dithaon
Johnson
Sewell
Lave
Northern Pacific unloads 100 wheel scrapers for Kennewick line
Northern Pacific Railroad has just unloaded 100 wheel scrapers at Kennewick, planning to start work on the North Bane railway as contracts are finalized. Large crews and teams will be deployed along the new line, with work beginning at multiple sites as contractors are engaged.
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Northern Pacific
Kennewick
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
North Bane
Roosevelt Warned Japs and Witte in Paris Visit
Reports from New York dated Sept 10 describe Witte denying Russian loan talks in Paris while praising American press influence on Roosevelt’s warning to Japan. Witte plans Italy trip to recuperate. Komura’s condition improving. Sail near Salunchen reported ambush of seven scouts by Japanese forces. naval armistice discussed between Russian and Japanese commanders.
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Witte
Loubet
Paris
Portsmouth
Witto
Roosevelt
Rooayvelt
Komura
Italy
New York
Komurna
Gunosha Pass
Salunchen
Jossen
Vladivostok
Kamimura
Double Wreck at Harney Nevada Injures Dozens
Reno dispatch reports a double wreck on the Southern Pacific at Harney near Reno last night. One man died and about 60 were injured as a westbound passenger section crashed into the second section after a freights collision blocked the track. Surgeons were sent from Reno and San Francisco. victims include travelers from New Jersey to California with head, shoulder and abdomen injuries.
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Reno
Southern Pacific
Harney
Thomas Mason
Tauleburg
N. J
Fingman
Ross
Linville
San Francisco
George Asnman
Dubois
J. H. Arnolds
Bellefouche
M. D
Fannie Broyner
Marley
Iowa
Edward Moore
Wellington
Kas
Imbella Phillips
Stony Point
Texas
Anna Riggs
St. Louis
Ellen A. Smith
Crown Point
Ind
L. L Eberhart
Irvington
Neb
Henry Howard
Berryville
Ark
Frank Nelson
Indianapolis
Cc. Davin
Taborville
Til
Agnes Duffy
New York
James M. Eckles
Indianola
E. M. Granger
Beulah
W. C. Harley
Engle Grove
W. M. Knox
Dearborn Street
Chicago
T. Masten
Taulsburg
Thomas Mulhil
Bath
HL. C. Brown
L. A. Griffin
Los Angeles
R. L. Hider
Tehama
Cal
Mra
N. J. Holder
Bakersfield
Myrtle Atland
Napa
J. Silver
Bryne Howards
William Berry
Harry Bullen
Round Mountain
J. E
Harrison Street
Oakland
W. C. Bealweal
Stockton
A. Mattson
Kern City
W. A. Price
Sam Francisco
F. G. Ritson
Vallejo
R. H. Roundtree
W. L. Smith
Fresno
J. Saunders
George W. Sims
Open
F. A. Townsend
Harry Warren
Peter Jones
Goldfields
Nevn
Fred A. Kruse
Noedle Lyle
Bul Tecaiter
W. E. Moore
Ogden
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Passes Matriculates at Harvard
Cambridge Mass Sept 20 The secretary of Harvard announces Theodore Roosevelt Jr oldest son of the president has passed the examinations will matriculate this fall and take room 16 in Claverly hall
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Roosevelt
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Clawerly Hall
Biggs and Van Gegner Deny in Land Fraud Trial
Portland Sept 20 Marion Biggs and Van Gesner co defendants with Williamson testified this morning denying the alleged conspiracy in the land fraud trial C M Baldwin testified to the good character of the defendants.
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Biggs
van Gegner
Portland
Marion Biggs
van Gesner
Williamson
C. M. Baldwin
River rise reported at port as river nears danger line
St Louis Sept 20 The Miseteippe river rose to 29 feet 4 inches at the port of the danger line as morning regivierd and waters slowly reeled back.
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St. Louis
Dr Thomas Barnad Dowd Dies in London Tornado Rescue Leader
LondonSept 20 Dr Thos Dowd founder of a philanthropic institute who rescued about 50,000 orphans and placed them in homes has died He trained orphans and wolves and built a home near Ararndon Manitoba North Western Ontario where he spoke and was known for his charitable work
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London
Thos
Tornado
Toms
Ararndon
Manitoba
Wolfe
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Friends of Law and Order
Pacific
Minot
N. C
Minot National Bank
Western Life Indemnity Company
Tiaho
Kendrick Gamek
Idaho Grand Lodge
A. T
Wade
NEW York Life Insurance
McColl
Yellow Dog
Walla Walla
Cerro Santa
Swift Queen
Iras
Metlakatla
Chief Alpha
Susie Christian
Seattlen
Alki Point
West Beattle Beach
Board of Health
West Seattle
Ons Roogevelt
America
Romura
Paul Flay
Boyer
William Ochildester
Gliew
Rine
W. N. Clore
Halley
Chiviga
Balke Staleamuan
Hibert Hubbard
Spokate
Unitatian
Nevada
Thomas Barnad Dowd
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