Condensed roundup of sensational early 20th century events
A sprawling, noisy summary notes 90 degree heat in San Francisco deaths upended bank scandals a body found in an abandoned cistern a Woodmen gathering in Tacoma building a widow's house in a day a Chicago department store fire riot injuries and smashed windows coyotes attacking livestock in Idaho Ballinger Pinchot controversy German financial invasion fears British political unrest over changes in government a grand-daughter of Daniel Boone dies in Oregon a Newport man drowns by tidal ebb Chinese fear conveyed in letters Fort Collins ice cream illness outbreak Senator Broderick paid to back Lorimer Patton loses 1.2 million in wheat speculation ministers' average salary 663 a Colorado cowboy carries wounded partner 37 miles coat of arms theft in Minnesota French submarine incident Alaska political removals Roosevelt on football rules Miss Townsend declines matches Halley’s comet dims Hudson River land gifts authorized Curtiss transcontinental flight Channel collision Portland union strike Libera tribes allegiance 125 champagne bottles missing ministers blocked Jeffries-Johnson fight.
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Chicago
Idahola
Pervia
Ise
Eee Erste
War plans hurried as Peru Ecuador clash looms
State department reports show rapid war preparations between Peru and Ecuador despite mediation talks led by the United States, Brazil, and Argentina. The crisis follows a long-running dispute, with officials hopeful mediation can avert conflict while parties await outcomes.
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Washington
State Department
Lima
Poru
Quito
Ecuador
Peru
Knox
United States
Brasil
Argentina
French Scientist Belin Perfects Telephotographic Apparatus
A French scientist named Belin has perfected a telephotographic device that will soon be tested publicly. The system can transmit pictures telegraphically, allowing a viewer in New York to see a San Francisco scene almost instantly. Earlier, German professor Korn sparked interest with a telegraphic photograph experiment that yielded poor detail.
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Belin
Anid
New York
San Francisco
Korn
M. Belin
Senate Committee
Exiled Jews in Kiev Reach Over a Thousand Families
In Kiev in May 80 the note of expulsion reaches 1 002 Jewish families. About 200 to 800 are said to have already left the city as notices of eviction spread. The Jewish Relief Committee cannot confirm exact numbers but estimates indicate the scope of displacement.
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Tussain
Kiev
Jewish Relief Committee
Northern Pacific Estimates Cost of Oregon Rail Lines
Northern Pacific engineers return estimates for Oregon rail line reproduction costs as of April 1909. Key routes include Goble to Pendleton and Spokane Portland Seattle lines with totals for main line branches and yards. Figures cited include $3,006,892.12 for Goble to range and $996,499.78 for another section, plus other substantial costs across the state.
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Northern Pacific
Clyde B. Attchison
Oregon
Timates
Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Btgona Pacific Terminal
Goble
Rae
Wy ‘Anid
Aahlington
Pendeton
Athena
Grape and crop notes from Tillamook region report varied results
Grape crops are described as adequate with cherries likely short. Strawberries are abundant in the fields and Loganberry bushes are expected to yield well. Wild blackberries and greenray varieties are projected average to large. Wheat and oats crops are strong, while other grains show mixed progress. A large log shingles mill output is reported, with dynamite used to split a 60 foot long log. Road work begins on Toledo road with rock cracking underway. The county plans July Fourth celebrations and a local encampment is anticipated.
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Sawmill Co
Nanded
Klamath Falls
Klamath County
Meadow Lake Sawmill
Fort Klamath
Ipinraigreens
Meadow Lake Mill Company
Meadow Lake le
Gervais
Tillamook
Hadley Rus Vel
C. W. Gilmore
Sugar Weighers Face Closure as Three Plead Guilty
In a federal fraud case tied to sugar weighers, three fellow dock workers withdrew not guilty pleas after the government closed its case. Judge Martin postponed action on the remaining defendants while the chief offender faced sentencing, with letters by Helke guiding much of today’s testimony.
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Tion
Checkers
Jean Sugarespa
Oller Ipitaer
Atlanta
N On
Harry Walker
Wee
Martin
Helke
Blaze Devours Minneapolis Factory District in Early Morning Fire
Minneapolis May 28 Six large buildings in the factory district south of downtown burned in a widespread blaze. The fire reached an estimated 1.5 million dollars in losses by 2 15 this morning. Structures in the block bounded by Washington avenue Seventh avenues south were involved, including the J I Case Implement company Waterbury Implement company and a Pittaberg Plate Glass unit. A fire alarm prompted city and Paul to aid efforts as flames spread toward St Paul railroad yards.
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Paul
Washington Avenue
Third Street
Sixth and
Seventh Avenues
Sixth Avenue
J. I. Case Implement Company
Waterbury Implement Company
Pittaberg Plate Glass Company
Dee Een
Bixth Avenue
Tooth Implement
St. Paul
Estrada's Army 18 Routed and Naval Bombardment at Bluefields
May 28 reports from Biolehis to Nicaragua say Estrada’s forces were routed at Bluefields by the Madris and gunboat San Jacinto began bombardment at 3 am, with light fighting until 6 am. Blanca and Ometepe gunboats escaped. government generals Lare and Chavarria did not attack Rama. No American property damage reported. Two youths killed en route to a prizefight near Balide. Grave body recovery announced for Charles C. Piskionen of the Truat Company. Conscription debate in London amid royal death aftermath.
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Nicaragu
Biuefielde Biol
San Jacinto
Jon Lengeny
Estrada
Madris
Ant
Estreda
Blanca
Ometepe
Soundidario
Lare
Chavarria
Rama
Revolutionista
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Ake
Bluefields
Sasae Ie Soe
Balide
Kan
Jeffriee Jotmeon
John Banks
Clarence
Pesta Freeones Dunes
Aten Netherton
Misavari
Ware Singh
Pate
Charles C. Piskionen
Ic Truat Company
Neme Ag
Téckdental
Curtiss Sets Longest Flight Record From Albany to New York
Glenn Curtiss flew from Albany to New York City aboard a Curtiss aircraft on May 29, covering 187 miles in 2 hours 82 minutes and winning a $10,000 prize from the New York World. His average speed was 64.06 mph, surpassing any prior long distance flight and likely any manned machine. He started at 7:08 a.m. and landed in Manhattan at 10:36 a.m., navigating the Hudson valley and returning within city bounds. The flight drew a special train onlookers who chased the craft for miles.
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Klamath Falla
Midland
Klamath
Bbc
Klamath Basin
Lamette Valley
Oregon
New California
Ian Th Pouieni
Foon
New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
Albany
New York City
New York World
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Poughkeepsie
Elasion
Manhattan
Curtine
Adriot
van Rennselser
Hudson
River Brink
Casares
Curtiss
Fire blight in apple trees overview and spread
Fire blight is a contagious bacterial disease attacking pear and apple trees and related pomaceous species. It spreads from infected blossoms via insects and pruning tools, blighting blossoms, shoots, and fruit spurs, and cankers form on wood including collar rot at the root area.
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United States
Oregon
Rogue River Valley
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