Tidal Waves Ruin Gulf Coast as Hundreds Die
Refugees report at least three hundred lives lost across Mississippi and Louisiana after a tidal wave Monday night into Tuesday. Property damage exceeds five million with cotton and rice crops ruined and railways paralyzed. In New Orleans three hundred city blocks submerged and the French section wrecked. scores drowned, telephones largely out, and marooned passengers arriving starved after two days.
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Gulf States
New Orleans
Loulaiana
Gulf Coast
Memphis
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Almont Aggrett
Jor
Gulf
Mississippi River
Hurricane rerounds damage near Vicksburg and New Orleans
Memphis dispatch notes limited details on hurricane damage with heavy losses in properties at Vicksburg and nearby towns. Several interior towns remain unheard from and no trains have run from New Orleans today.
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Memphis
Pfew
Vicksburg
Nutehox
New Orleans
Storm Remains Unabated as Hurricane Slams Gulf Ports
Sept 22 in Leuteville reports the hurricane’s northward advance with fierce speed and destruction. In Paxcagouli and Bayou St. Louis harbors, ships were torn from moorings and driven ashore as the cyclone preserves its rage along the Gulf coast.
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Leuteville
Gulf States
Paxcagouli
Bayou St. Louis
Governor Johnson Lies In State In Capitol Rotunda
Minneapolis, Sept. 22. The body of Governor Johnson lies in state in the capitol rotunda as thousands come to view it. It will stay today and tomorrow, guarded by militia. Brief services will be held in the capitol this afternoon and final services at St Peter's Presbyterian church tomorrow.
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Minneapolis
Johnson
Capitol
St. Peter's Presbyterian Church
Demolition Destroys Moorings and Pavilions
A portion of the harbor area saw moorings wrecked as several house pavilions were demolished in a sweeping municipal clearance. No injuries reported and officials say the work paves the way for later redevelopment.
Oregon postmasters convene in Portland
The post masters of Oregon opened their second annual convention in Portland today. They will hear later about needs of offices statewide and plans to improve the service. Postmaster General Hitchcock is to speak tomorrow on Economics and the postal work procedure for the state. About a quarter of registered postmasters are present, with more expected.
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Portland
Ore
Postmasters of
Oregon
Hitchcock
King Manuel Engaged to Princess Alexandria
Lisbon reports the engagement of King Manuel of Portugal to Princess Alexandrian, daughter of the Duke of Fife, to be formally announced at Windsor Castle on November 15, according to Lisbon papers.
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Lisbon
Manuel of
Portugal
Alexandrian
Duke of Fife
Windsor Castle
Taft Pledged to Uphold Roosevelt Conservation Policies
In Los Angeles and San Clemente, Pinchot and exGovernor Pardee cite President Taft’s letter vindicating Ballinger and argue Roosevelt’s conservation policies reflect public sentiment. Pardee stresses legal authority guided actions on land withdrawals and accuses critics of seeking monopolies in coal lands and power sites.
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Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Pardee
Maakes
Taft
Los Angeles
Forester Pinchot
Pinchot-Ballinger
Cal
George C. Pardee
California
San Clemente Island
United States
Interior Department
Ballinger
Garfield
Whallinger
Tax money is now due
Tax money is now due with notices continuing on page eight.
Tax Payment Deadlines And Penalties Detailed
On That Date Remaining Half of Taxes is Payable Those Not Paying the Balance Will Be Delinquent and Face a Ten Percent Penalty. Interest at 12 Percent Per Year Applies from the first Monday in April. A 3 Percent Rebate is allowed on taxes paid before March 15. Taxes paid March 16 to first Monday in April at face value. no rebate and no penalty. Delinquency triggers a 10 Percent penalty and interest thereafter. The half payment plan aids farmers and dependents. If half is paid by the first Monday in April, the balance may extend to include that date.
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Apel
Attempt 10 Cash Draft Lands Youth Behind Bars
A 19 or 20 year old youth, A L Campbell, is jailed on charges of attempting to cash a draft belonging to Alfred Brown. Forgery charges may follow for endorsing the draft with the name of A Brown. The draft for $200 was drawn by Citizens Bank of Georgetown on Seattle National Bank, payable to Alfred Brown and presented at the Boston Store for goods. Police traced the real owner to a man over 40 after initial suspicion of the youth. Campbell admitted identity but did not explain how the draft came into his possession. The case hinges on whether Brown lost the draft or it was stolen by Campbell or accomplices.
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A. L. Campbell
College Place
Walla Walla
A. Brown
Citizens' Bank of
Georgetown
Washington
Seattle National Bank
Alfred Brown
Boston
Campbell
Theatore
George
Carl Per- Inger
Brown
Cavalry Sergeant Makes Long Hike From Philadelphia
Jock Williams of Philadelphia proceeds on a long hike from Philadelphia to Seattle. He carries letters from governors mayors and other dignitaries. Williams, formerly a sergeant in the 14th U S Cavalry, wore a khaki regular uniform and is an ex National Guard officer in the 11th Pennsylvania.
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Jock Williams
Philadelphia
Chalkfe
Seattle
Severnors
Pennsylvania
Willams
14Th United States Cavalry
Taft Defends Tax Measure On Corporate Tax Plan
President Taft defended the corporation tax as the best form of income tax for emergencies and urged ratification of a constitutional amendment to allow an income tax in dire need. Ballinger joined him in Denver with plans for further talks as the trip moved toward Salt Lake and Spokane.
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Colorado Springs
Toy
Garden of the Golf
Ballinger
Denver
Spokane
Salt Lake
Taft
Senate
Far Northwest
Interior Department
Sal Lake
Wash
Spanish and Moors Fight in Arid Frontline
Gibraltar September 22 reports say the war between Spaniards and Rift tribesmen intensifies as Moors and Spaniards clash under a blazing sun. Trenches reform after yesterday’s retreat and renewed attacks mark a fierce ground struggle with heavy casualties among both sides.
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Gibraltar
Spain
Mers
Forest Fire Threatens Santa Cruz River Edge
A forest fire two miles from the River Santa Cruz threatens nearby areas as the population and firefighters battle the flames on September 2. Damages and containment efforts are ongoing with crews from local departments aiding.
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Santa Crus
Santa Cruz
World’s record set at Camp Corse machine gun drill
Des Moines Iowa Sept 24 A world record was set at the military tournament at Camp Corse as the Fifth Infantry machine gun platoon defeated the Thirteenth Infantry platoon and shaved four seconds from the previous practice time with a mule battery The piece was unloaded fired and loaded onto a mule in 51 14 seconds
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Des Moines
Tit
Camp Corse
Pratoon
University of Washington to use fair buildings after expo
Seattle on September 22 reports the building committee of the University of Washington recommended repurposing fair buildings. They will serve as classrooms clubrooms fraternity houses and faculty housing after the fair ends.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Forest Fire Halts Traffic Near Stirling City
A large forest blaze near Stirling City, California, stalls trains and closes logging camps. A second fire spreads on Diamond Match Company property as crews battle both blazes.
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Chico
Calif
Stirling City
Diamond Match Company
Trial Opens In Dry Precinct Liquor Case In Freewater
H A Jones and Sam Sharp forfeit bail for failure to appear while M Anderson faces acquittal in a Helix assault case. Townsend is tried for selling liquor in Freewater before county vote. Jury seated by 2 PM. testimony starts 1 30 PM.
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H. A. Jones
Sam Sharp
M. Anderson
William Neuman
Helix
Echo
Asa B. Thomson
Walter Brooks
Justice of the Peace
British expedition reach north pole sparks Cook Peary rush back
London reports an afternoon paper theorizes a British polar expedition reached the pole and that Cook and Peary may have hurried home to forestall the announcement. It does not name the British expedition and calls the rumor ridiculous, though editors say their theory may be proven.
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London
Cook
Peary
North Pole
Cook Has No Bitter Feeling Against Peary
In New York on September 2, Cook said he bears no bitterness toward Peary and that a higher authority will judge his claims. He plans to prepare two months of scientific data for submission to a scientific board and will present it to the University of Copenhagen. He will not pursue further exploration or the South Pole and intends to lead a quiet life.
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New York
Peary
Cook
University of Copenhagen
South Pole
Germany roused by alleged Kiel Solomke massacre
Berlin reports an anti Jewish slaughter in Kiel and Solomke triggering fevered press debate. Russian officials deny the reports while U P Berlin bureau and foreign correspondents circulate details. United States papers receive the telegraphed accounts, stirring international alarm.
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Berlin
Kinshineff
Kiel
Solomke
Russia
United Press
Ficconstrus
United States
Ten Thousand Odd Fellows Parade in Seattle
Seattle reporting the Northwest's largest fraternal event as about ten thousand Odd Fellows paraded the streets. Washington cities are strongly represented, with marchers from across the country joining the line on September 22.
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Seattle
Northwest
Odd Fellows
Washington
Justice Ailshie Is Honored by Willamette
Silom Oregon September 12 Willamette University conferred the Doctor of Laws degree on Chief Justice Allahshie of Idaho. Allahshie authored the Taaho direct primary law.
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Ailshie
Silom
Ore
Allahie
Idaho
Willamette University
Pendleton High Plans Four Year Agriculture Course
Pendleton High School adopts a tentative four year agriculture program to cover agronomy animal husbandry dairying horticulture and related sciences. A qualified instructor is being sought with President Kerr of Oregon Agricultural College to recommend a suitable appointee and course will begin once secured.
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Pendleton High School
C. J. Smith
Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
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