Senator George F Hoar Dies in Massachusetts
In Wooster Massachusetts on September 30 1904 Senator George F Hoar died at 1 35 pm after long illness. He served four terms in the United States Senate and was a prominent lawyer and politician educated at Harvard. Funeral arrangements include services in Concord New Hampshire and a private burial near his home. His death ends a long public career marked by steady service to state and nation.
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Ramamoads Favored and Railroads Taxed in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla County the state board raised the valuation of real estate and personal property while cutting railroad track values. Total equalized value rose to 12 million, with land and improvements up, railroads down. Also notices fare details for US Norway mail service starting October 1 with package limits and rates.
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Wallin Walla
Honeycutt
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County Board of Equilization
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Rushing Work on Condon Road Progresses
Construction advances on the Arington Condon line with 1000 men at work, grading and bridging by the Pacific Construction Company. A steam shovel operates at Cascade spur near Grants Pass as 300,000 yards of earth are moved. The project aims to have the line in operation early next spring with rails laid by the Ro and N Co and hiring continues amid steady progress. A Citizens’ League meeting is set for tonight to formalize a permanent organization. Lafcadio Hearn is reported dead from heart disease in Tokio.
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Foiled Bandit Ends Life After Saloon Hold Up
A masked robber attempted a hold up at Slathery's Saloon in Silverton Colorado. He killed one employee and shot two more before smashing a rear door and fleeing into the alley where he killed himself. The gunman remained unidentified and a large cash sum was in the saloon.
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Battle Beging Around Mukden and Port Arthur Sinks
Dispatch from Mukden reports Japanese attacks along the Russian front as preparations for a major forward movement continue. Port Arthur defenses repulsed an assault. a Russian torpedo boat incident near Boure Island resulted in Japanese deaths after a magazine explosion.
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Chinese Woman's Abduction Attempt Ends in Death at Marysville
Four or more Chinese suspects tried to abduct Lem Con's wife, a wealthy Marysville resident, last night. The woman died early this morning likely from drugs given during capture to silence her. Three suspects are jailed.
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Postmaster General Payer and local notices report
Postmaster Genera l Payor is stated as very weak and near death after a long illness. A sheriff sale secured stock and fixtures from Ralph Ward's confectionery by Edward Marshall. Anna Marshall sues to recover property, while Mis May Marshall vows to collect back ten moves. Charles Hein plans to move to town and rent a ranch to Frank Swanson and his wife. The lease for four years is noted.
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Ralph Ward
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Flood Devastates Trinidad City and Valley
A terrify flood struck Trinidad and the Las Animas river valley at 2 in the morning, devastating a wide section and causing a loss of several hundred thousand. Bridges were demolished, roads blocked, and telegraph wires down. More than 30 city blocks in residences and businesses flooded. Many miry landscapes. The city lay in darkness. Santa Fe station washed away.
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Fairbanks Campaign Tour Reaches Washington Mass Meetings
Spokane reports Fairbanks and Dolliver drawing large crowds on a cross country tour begun August 24. The pair addressed long, hoarse speeches in towns across Washington including Prosser North Yakima Ellensburg Cle Elum Auburn and Tacoma. Ankeny and Foster accompanied the party as Fairbanks spoke on Roosevelt administration and agriculture.
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Death by own action homesickness at Lake Forest University
Frances Farkhurst, 15, missing from Frye Hall at Lake Forest University near Chicago, found dead on Lake Michigan. Authorities say death by own action due to homesickness. no motive. She hailed from Danvers Illinois and enrolled three weeks ago.
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Explosion at East Ohio Gas plant injures two workers
An early morning gas explosion at the East Ohio Gas Company plant in Cleveland results in two workers fatally injured. Rescuers raced to the site as authorities investigated the blast and its cause.
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Philippine exhibit at Lewis and Clark fair Portland plan
Director General Goel and officials announce an exhibit for the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland, with the Philippine government wary of bearing exhibit costs. The commission funded a $6000 Philippine display, but Goode says terms will be revised when the board meets in St. Louis in October. Doeseh and Goode will present a revised plan to shift most of the display to Portland on better terms.
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Oregon Editors to Meet at Hood River Dates Set
The Oregon Press Association announces its annual convention in Hood River with sessions October 11 and 15 and regular meeting October 14 and 16. Secretary Albert Toxier issued the call as Salem hosts the last gathering. Portlands press leaders are slated to headline the event with addresses and papers planned to energize the gathering.
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Spread of Disease Abated in Geomoy Sanatorium
A patient breaks down with consumption and is admitted to the government sanatorium where he stays until recovery or death. The Kin family receives a weekly pension from a fund he contributed to in better health to support the patient, aiming to curb the disease’s spread through care and isolation.
Parker to Garry Empire State Parker to Garry
The article covers political chatter about the East’s dissatisfaction with Republican rule and the expected party switch. Dr. C J Smith, Oregon state senator, cites confidence in victory for Parker in New York and Indiana but predicts Parker’s defeat in the end. Smith recounts travels, observer notes from St Paul to St Louis, and Lewis and Clark Day events. An immigration agent for the Northern Pacific discusses boosting local settlement, while editor Chuck Wood’s forged-check tale is recounted. City street work includes nine curb crossings, new pine plank sidewalks, and a need for broader sidewalk overhaul.
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Girl Poisoned and Bound Along Railroad Tracks
Clara Tip pon, aged , was found tied to a railroad track and barely saved from an engine. She says a Black assailant beat and outraged her before fleeing. Police are investigating the case as of today.
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Heath
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