Union Pacific Man Testifies On Trackage Control
In Washington, I C Chirk general manager for Union Pacific testified that government lands were sent to allow independents to receive trackage. He claimed the company used ties with government land access to keep rivals out, while the hearing discussed alleged collusion and possible homestead law violations. Separately in Missouri, Baton County National Bank at Mother was shut by directors for liquidation with liabilities around 250000.
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Tollow Pacific Attia Company
Union Pacific Uniow Pacific
Missouri
Mark Clove
Mahi
Comunita Hlondr
Union Pacifie
I. C. Chirk
Union Pacific
Heftleo
Union Pacifice
Union Paeifie Allied
Viomonn
Hientend Taber
Washington
Spt
Baton County National Bank
Mother, Mo
Wee
Purpeers
Mabilitlee
Raimens Wil Acqodiprsce and Washington Commission Actions
A damaged transcribed notice cites official distance mandates and conformance actions by national commissions, detailing departure for New Mission on September 2L and the governor race platform aligned with Roosevelt, plus Chicago wheat market openings and closings with prices. The fragmentary text mentions Wheat markets in Chicago and speculative governor candidate references, reflecting a late 19th century newspaper clipping.
Land Pirates Grand Jury Probe Expands Inbrookville Area
In a district inquiry led by Inspector O Fallon witnesses testified about timber claims near Brookville and 125 claimants acquired through FS White. About 30 residents from the vicinity are expected to be called before the grand jury as the probe continues.
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Benon
Tate
A.W. Mik
Brookville
FS. White
O'Fallon
William Freemon
Grand Jury
Locomotive Exhibition By Salem Boy Gamble
Salem Statesman reports Herbert Gamble, a Salem lad, exhibited a complete locomotive engine. Despite no formal instruction in locomotive construction, the machine is labeled as part of the Salem Short Line. It carries water for 980 pounds and runs about eleven miles per hour.
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Salem Toy
Lacumonie
Salem
Herbert Gamble
Salem Statesman
Robbers Strike Bank in Crow Tuipide Scene
Eight armed men burst into a White Loud town during a September night, seized the sheriff and rifled a Newayee County bank, taking between 100 and 4000 dollars before fleeing as the crowd grew too large to restrain. Local authorities pursue the gang of outlaws linked to Crow Tuipide.
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Crow Tuipide
Mich
Hay
Newayee County
Gangor & Son
Elffsone
Anniversary of Maps and Paoli Massacre Remembered in West Chester
In West Chester Pa a commemoration marked the 20th anniversary of the Paoli Massacre with music singing and recitations. The event recalled General Wayne and the surprise attack by General Gray on September 20 1777 the burial of 63 patriots and the later erection of a granite monument with iron railing on the battlefield.
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Bayo
West Chester
Paoli
Tony
Septiemer
Anthony’ Wayne
Arandywine
Fiintleer’ Gray
Wayne
Tron Pn
Pauli
Massiere
City lawyer backs unified municipal ownership plan
New York on September 20 Dietntay Ate orney Jerone announces his support for United municipal ownership He argues the city should operate all streetcar services for pulling passengers and public transit under city control
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New York
Dietntay Ateorney Jerone
Hime
Cartano and Gay Arrested After Hunting Trip
Cartano and Gay arrested yesterday after a hunting expedition from Athens for alleged complicity in a theft. They were brought to Pendleton by local police and ordered to appear before Commissioner Joby Halley in federal court, each posting bond of 100. The case mirrors charges against two other offenders previously.
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Toho
Costiedy Westeriay
Thorn
Hollow
Ball Ench
Bert Cech
Wieo
Bettie
Thorn Hallow
Joby Halley
Wwe
Jay
Walkerton
Wild West Show Heads West from Missoutel For Convention
Outhow Hares Prom Wyoming Are Sent Bat with Charles Hives and C Trewin returning from Chillicothe Missouri where a wild west show was staged for the State Coat Roads convention. Twenty two horses were sold to parties there for a planned wild west exhibit in that region. Several noted buckers were returned home with some poorer horses and a few hard buckers sold including 23 Blue beard Chevenne Snake River and others.
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Wyoming
Bat
Charles Hives
C. Trewin
Chillicothe
Chevenne
Snake River
Baptist Missionary to Visit Area from Burma
Fran Pena, a Baptist missionary from Burma, has been touring the United States on a speaking mission. She plans to arrive tomorrow to stay a few days and will speak at a Baptist church tomorrow evening, inviting all to attend. Pena has spent three years in the United States preparing for her life work abroad. Henry Faulkner of Paulina suffered a shotgun accident when a heavy charge shattered his right hand.
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Fran Pena
Mike Stoll Reaggon
Burma
United States
Areleo
Ona
Rov
Hell
Taft Faces Delicate Mission in Cuba
Havana reports Taft cannot complete his trip in two weeks due to a complex danger filled situation. Funston to Cuba immediately with orders, while Philadelphia Arsenal rushes ammunition. Rebels seize mail, urging peace talks as leaders call for a truce conference. Washington notes 10,000 to 19,000 troops ready for quick deployment.
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Philadelphia Arsenal
Funston
Cuba
Havana
Renerale
Taft
Washington
Funsten
Tampa
Satay
Typhoon devastates Hong Kong and coast of China
Hongkong reports a major typhoon causing widespread damage estimated at millions. A passenger steamer Mixshug and many vessels wrecked or damaged, hundreds missing or killed, and American gunboat Calling assists relief efforts. Bishop Hoare's wife seeks missing husband.
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Hongkong Ix
Coney Wilke
Washington
Wilder
Hongkong
Petition seeks media experts commission in Rice murder case
A petition signed by S600 proposes appointing a commission of media experts to determine unresolved questions from the Patrick Rice murder trial. The petitioners urge thorough investigation and reconciliation of conflicting testimony in the case of Patrick, the lawyer convicted of William Marsh Rice's murder.
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Albany
Tate
Patrick
Marsh Rice
Roosevelt Hosts Attendees at Bay Event on Sept 20
President Roosevelt meets with Secretly Cortelyou Archbishop Ireland Bishop O Gorman of Sioux City Jacob Rite and William Allen White Jr during a Bay area gathering today as part of the campaign circuit.
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Oveter Bay
Cortelyou
Ireland
O'Gorman
Sioux City
Jacob Rite
William Allen White
Fire in San Diego foothills burns several homes
A blaze in the foothills east of San Diego destroyed three miles of brush and burned several houses and outbuildings. The fire threatened the village of Alpine as winds shifted, with firefighters battling the flames through the afternoon.
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San Diego
Paris
Bee
Alpe
Henry Wilds Tele Arbitration Board Selected for San Francisco Dispute
In San Francisco on Sept 20 the Union Pacific Railroads named Francie J Heney government lawyer as the company representative on a three member arbitration panel to settle wage and hour disputes with employees. Rev Father York will represent the carmen and a third arbitrator will be chosen. Taker City plans a winter drive to vote on a new charter.
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San Prancteee
San Francisco
Unitet Railroads Today
Francie J. Heney
Father York
Carmen
Taker City
Opening Program for the Fair Draws Local Officials
Recvitary H C Willley schedules the county fair opening for Monday September 24 in the pavilion. Mayor Fee to officially open the fair with a welcome to nearby residents, followed by a parade by De Caprio's band and an electric-button opening ceremony.
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H.C. Willley
Fale
Axerciacs
Fee
Brieg
Exer
de Caprio
Howl Penden
Pon Dent
Morrow Couty
Lids
Mayer Fee
de Ocapeto
Mayer Fon
Colotamo Revolt Gathers In Denver For Independent Ticket
Denver observers report a growing revolt across the state with anti machine elements forming a conference to unite Republicans and Democrats who reject old ticket choices. The group aims to nominate Judge Ben B Lindee of Denver for governor on an independent ticket and back some candidates from each party.
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Denver
Bopt
Republicine
Ben B. Lindees
City of Seattle Goes Ashore Near Victoria Harbor
Sea arriving steamer City of Seattle from Seattle to southeastern Alaska shipped ashore on a feland at the entrance of Victoria harbor early this morning. No detsea for the time being. Authorities report no danger unless severe weather worsens. Salvage and maintenance crews will be dispatched immediately.
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Seaatthe
City of
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steam
Chip Company
Alaska
Porte
Ta Feland
Victoria Harbor
Congressman Hitt Dies After Illness in Illinois
Congressmen BR A Hitt of Illinois died at 5 50 this morning following weeks of illness at Narright Port He recently declined to run for re election due to failing health For many years he was chairman of the committees on foreign affairs failing health and years of service marked his career
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Chlengs
BR. A. Hitt
Ulinois
Bogus Checks At Pilot Rock Swindle Details
Three Pilot Rock merchants were swindled out of 24 to 28 dollars each by Charles Cousins, a former K G Warner employee. A $15 check, later cashed in Pilot Rock, led to three more checks drawn on First National Bank Pendleton. Sheriff Taylor pursued, noting the suspect had worked for Warner and was not a local resident.
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Sok
K. G. Warner
First National Bank
Pilot Rock
Charles Cousins
Cousins
Warner
Ne. 1
John Sylvester
Sturtivant & Co
Jordan Phin
Spokane Judge Rules Press Membership Tax Unconstitutional
In a Spokane court ruling Judge Kennan held that taxing membership in the Associated Press by a newspaper publisher is unconstitutional. The case involves WH Cowles and the Spokane County and City, with Cowles arguing AP membership is a private association not subject to county taxation. The decision centers on whether AP membership fits the state’s taxing framework and whether the publisher’s obligation to tax is valid given its status as a news cooperative.
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Spokane
Oro
Spokeenan Review
Associated Press
Hershin
Tilee Kennan
Supreme Court
Cowles
Spokane Conty and City
Associated Pree
Conte
Kennan
Hela
Agiinet
Contractors Shy At Levee Bid Prompts Special Council Meeting
Bid opening for levee improvement attracted no bidders triggering a Saturday council session to decide on proceeding with repairs under foreman guidance if bids remain scarce. Trading stamp license ordinance imposes 200 yearly fee. penalties include fines or imprisonment. Temporary recorder Joe Parkes confirmed amid Judge Fite’s absence. Methodist church building permit issued without bond after heated street-use dispute. Affected merchants expect stamp restrictions to curb the practice.
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Cqrneil
Pendleton
Fite Gerald
Joe Parkes
John Estes &O
Sherman Warner
Couneil
Betaven Counell
Mesers
Oliver and
Mumford
Methodist Church Bilding Committee
Ellmp
Olver Wid
Rebels Capture Men Connected to Arizona Plot
A fragment from a September report notes six alleged American revolutionists seized in Douglas, Arizona, linked to a scheme against the existing government. Lettered communications refer to rifles via a Colonel Greene at CON and a later skirmish that repelled American participants.
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Paso
Douglas
Ariz
Thas
Greene
Con
Oworti
Amerlonne
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