Northwest Notes Chronicle a Tangle of Disasters and Delays
A column lists numerous Northwest events and tragedies from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. It reports deaths from consumption, accidents at rail yards and cliffs, a large fire at a Montana opera house, political candidate notes, a Portland strike affecting grain transport, and various arrests and court actions across several states. The item blends scattered incidents with political and industrial notes from the era. The piece includes names like John McMurray, Dr J J Callahan, J T Walsh, and W A Clark, along with places such as Butte, Montello, Cheyenne, Billings, and Portland, reflecting a broad snapshot of regional concerns.
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John McMurray
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montand
Spohate Row
J. J. Callahan
Butte
Goth
Oninho
Frank Hunt
Southern Pacific
Montello
Nev
W. R. Ivey
Union Pacific
Buford
Wye
Cheyenne
Billings
Mont
Bre
Atrocities by Cossacks in Tsarist trial shocking verdicts
Ninety seven peasants were tried on accusations linked to the death of M. Kriveehel. Sixty three received prison terms while thirty four were acquitted. The trial exposed brutal Cossack violence and mass slaughter after authorities gathered peasants and forced beatings lasting four hours.
Taft vows to lift fallen republic at Havana opening
Governor Taft addresses the University of Havana noting his mission to uplift the fallen republic and restore prosperity. The speech draws high society applause as Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon arrange for their wives to join, likely strengthening ties between the American provisional administration and Cuba.
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Havana
University of
Taft
Republic
Bacon
Many Packers Caught By The New Meat Law
Washington reports seventy two meat dealers and workers across the United States are outside the new meat inspection law effective Oct 1. Secretary Wilson says twenty five have had bad inspections but were not fit for interstate business. Fifty others, many in New York, have asked for inspection after learning of the law.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
New York
Car Jumped Track Kills Child in Yonkers Incident
A runaway Yonkers Street Railway car plunged down McLane avenue incline and jumped the track at the foot, burying passengers in wreckage. One child died and many were injured including several seriously. The crash was blamed on a broken brake chain.
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New York
Yonkers Street Railway
McLane Avenue
Tight Collar Kills Man In Philadelphia Inquest
The inquest into the death of Alexander Alcorn forty found dead at his side chair shows he was strangled by a collar device he wore. Post mortem confirmed asphyxia while sleeping.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Alcorn
Alcorn
Unclear OCR Event Near Washington Morning Visit
Fragmentary OCR text describes a White House morning scene with Roosevelt and children, mentioning health, a person named Kreid Nuiher, and other figures. details are garbled but implies a Washington event with a post and a visit to the White House. Ongoing ambiguity limits precise facts.
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Éiaibally
Nuiher
Anny
Roosevelt Discusses Cuba Policy For Another Chance
President Roosevelt told his cabinet and callers including Senators Knox and Foraker that American action in Cuba aims to restore order and protect interests for the island’s people. He said no annexation motive exists and Cuba should have another chance at self government unless conditions force a halt. Former Governor Magoon will become Cuba’s provincial governor, succeeding Taft. The Panama trip may be postponed due to Cuba conditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hie
Knox
Foraker
Cuba
United States
Congress
Charles B. Magoon
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Taft
Bloody Riot in Mobile Ends in Death and Scuffle
A riot in Mobile left Alan Roy Hoyle fatally injured and Alderman Aid ney Lyons wounded in the hand during a clash between deputy sheriffs and a mob seeking to capture 17 year old Dick Robinson. The crowd threatened the youth after alleged assault on a 12 year old girl near Blount Soxmman's residence.
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Mobile
Alan Roy Hoyle
Mobile & Obie Railroad
Aidney Lyons
Dick Robinson
Blount Soxmman
Two Cabinet Members to Retire This Winter
Washington reports two cabinet retirements planned for winter. Attorney General Moody will resign effective late December, and Secretary of the Treasury Shaw plans to leave in February. The move follows attempted reshuffling and reshaped duties within the administration.
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Washington
Moody
Postmaster Attacks Editor In Alamoda Incident
A postmaster assaulted an editor named Witter in Alamoda with a blunt object near La Sita. The attack left Witter seriously injured, while the suspect fled toward the Diblican candidate's area. Authorities pursue leads as tension rises in the local political scene.
Big Parkers Fined For Selling Short Weight Lard
A court fined Big Parkers and associates for selling lard below declared weight. The action, brought by public health inspectors, targeted misrepresentation and unsafe labeling. The case names the firms and individuals involved and notes penalties and dates.
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Big Parkers
Revolutionists Disperse by Mexican Regulars
Washington reports telegram from Eagle Pass shows bandits took Jiminez Mexico near Eagle Pass. Mexican soldiers engaged. several killed. Press cables call it a revolution though officials deem the danger limited. Houston notes clash near Victoria with Ciudad Porforlo Diaz forces. one ranger dead and Jiminez occupied by Mexican troops.
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Washington
Treasy Department
Eagle Pass
Tex
Jimines
Mexico
War Department
Houston, Tex
Ciudad
Porforlo Diaz
Victoria
Jiminez
Weber Pays The Penalty At Folsom Prison
Adolph Weber was hanged at Folsom Prison at 12 26 PM for murdering his mother. He faced the gallows with nerve as the sentence was carried out, pronounced dead at 12 40 PM. The Auburn double murder fire of November 10 1904 left Mrs Julius Weber Bertha and Earl dead and Julius later found. Adolph, the sole survivor and heir, was convicted.
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Folsom
Cal
Adolph Weber
Auburn
Maver County
Julian Weber
Tinhy
Julius Weber
Bertha
Earl
Electric car runs away in San Francisco street crash
Eight people were injured in a San Francisco Oak Street hill crash when a street car with a defective brake sped downhill and struck a sand wagon. Four victims were serious as the crowded car toppled, some riders perched on the roof. The wreck left both vehicle and wagon smashed.
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San Francisco
Oak Mires
Oak Street Hill
Jerome Will Support Hughes In New York Governor Race
New York City district attorney Jerome, in a interview about Mearst’s governor nomination, says after reviewing the Buffalo Democratic convention he does not believe a real Democrat should be bound by loyalty to a fake convention and will work to secure Charlen B. Hughaw as governor.
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New York City
Jerome
Mearst
Buffalo
Democratia
Democratic Party
Democratia Party
Charlen B. Hughaway
Tate of
New York
Countess Declared Insane in Probate Case
New York Grace Sterling known as Conny eu Mankowaki wife of Count Anajmir Ignace Mankowaki and daughter of the late Join M Hishy, a soap blacking manufacturer, has been adjudged insane and incompetent to manage her property by a sheriff jury and a commission appointed by the supreme court. The countess married in this city in 1879 and later traveled to England with her husband and children. Ten years ago in England she was declared insane.
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New York
Grace Sterling
Connyeu Mankowaki
Anajmir Ignace Mankowaki
Proved Hin Claim to Title in Local Court
A tangled court ruling in the county session involved Cheah Mohuwl Shoemaker and others as the judge awarded one party a title amid disputed shares. The proceedings noted two others in the fight, with neighbors watching as the verdict described a long dispute over land and possession.
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Cheah Mohuwl
Albetrlam Latino
Ynan Miller
Ab Giney
Uuy
Die County
Dbue
Eohow
Wealthy Man Fined In Immoral Property Leasing Case
Dow Molors reports Hubbell company linked to the case in a state court. The wealthy defendant, hubbell, faced criminal charges for leasing property for immoral purposes. The judgment followed overruling of a demurrer and the defendant’s refusal to plead. A $100 Hubbell company fee is noted in the record.
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Dow Molors
FM. Hubbell Company
Mubbell
Dodge Howe
Hubbell Company
Mobile Gulf Storm Death Toll And Wrecks Recount
Report on a severe Gulf Coast storm shows 75 to 100 lives lost with two score vessels driven ashore or wrecked near Mobile. Damage totals reach $4.6 million in Mobile and over $2 million elsewhere. Numerous ships wrecked or driven ashore along the Gulf, with many coastal towns including Gulfport Biloxi and New Orleans affected. Several vessels from various companies damaged or missing, while New Orleans area notes wrecked schooners and fatalities from falling trees. Pensacola reports high waves and inland flooding along Santa Rosa Bay as the storm passes.
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Mobile
Ala
Gulf of Mexco
Gulfport
Bilox
Loenl Municipal Ofictale
Hore
Tagle Baron
Barkentine Hornet
Hollinger & Co
National Dredging Company
Pendleton
Pend Iiton Brothers
New York
Barkentine
Trojan
Genoa
Italy
Barkentine Carrierlore
Josephine
Mincala
Olive
Overton
Hattie B. Moore
Dalshoota
King of Avon
Pher Ugland
Alert
Nettle Quill
Mary B
United Fruit Company
Helen
Imperator
Colombia
New Orleans
Gulf Canal
Here
Pascagoula
Lou & Nashville Railroad
McNeil
Mies
J. M. Roberts
McComb
J.D. Sears
Nidith
Dla Wiet
Mississippi River
Pensacola
Gulf
Santa Rosa
Ligh
Government Street
Thaw Case Transfer Denied by New York Justice
Justice Blachett refused Harry K. Thaw’s counsel request to move the indictment from the court of special sessions to the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court. Justice Buchet noted press interest and jury-difficulty do not justify transfer.
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New York
Justice Blachett
Harry K. Thaw
Court of Special Sessions
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court of
Buchet
Thaw
Caal
Bree Trust Gains Possession of Richron Ore Proportion
Bree Trust gains possession of rich ron ore portion in a pending agreement with New York interests for United States Steel and MIN tron. A conference was held Friday with trustworthy sources reporting an imminent formal transfer terms to the tee corporation and only minor dealings remain.
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Bree Trust
New York
United States Steel Corporation
MIN Tron New Property
Sonrce
Tee
Crowe to Stand Trial in Portland on Indictment
Ian Franciaon-Jacnd Cross was arrested in Berkeley on an indictment connected to participation in land tennis schemes. He waived examination in court and agreed to be transported to Portland to appear before the U S district court.Crow won before U S Commissioner Manco and was held for appearance in Portland with a new $1,100 bond.
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Ian Franciaon
Jacnd
Cross
Berkeley
Tim
Orega
Portland
Lela
United States District Court
Crow
United States Commientoner Manco
United Staten Diatriot
Aew
Old Wooden Steamer City of Concord Goes Down
In Lake Erie off Huron the old wooden steamer City of Concord with three barges in tow sank during a Saturday storm. Of twelve crew members, three drowned. A survivor group reached Cedar Point after a grueling yawboat crossing and seven hour march. The captain Charney McEachoran, 38 year old, led the voyage despite high winds. Details on the barges’ fate remained unclear.
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Bleveland
City of Concord
Lake Erie
Huron
Cedar Point
City of
Concord
Charney McEachoran
Buffalo
High Wing
Troops Bound for Cuba Move Toward Havana
Washington reports American forces marching toward Cuba with Marines already in place. Newport News will see most mobilization, with divisions from New York and Tampa joining. Insurgents reportedly ready to lay down arms as U.S. troops land in Havana next Saturday to protect life and property.
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Havana
Washington
Cuba
Newport News
New York
Tampa
Fla
United States
Advi
Lperrie Hong
Trinerwa
Beinie Mar
Bluetacy
Cui
Burmels
Taft
Rome and Taft shape Cuban peace hopes and Irish talks
The text reports Italy’s reaction to Cuba’s provisional government and Taft’s governorship in a cautious tone. It notes telegrams to King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Pius, with instructions delaying Cuba departure. Timothy O’Connor arrives in New York to lead the Irish party convention and predicts a renewed push for Irish self government in Parliament.
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Rome
Cuba
United States
Terr
Tary Taft
Victor Emmanuel
Pope Phin
Cubs
New York
Timothy FP. O'Connor
Liverpool
Celtic
O'Connor
America
United Irish Jones
Philadelphia
MF O'Connor
Ie Iriah
Ferry Car Float Capsizes in Chicago Harbor
A lakeside ferry owned by Lake Michigan Car Ferry Co. capsized near Chicago harbor amid high winds. A cargo barge and vehicle attach ments were lost with several cars and ore aboard. The accident occurred while towing toward the Chicago harbor from South Chicago as waves broke over the breakwater.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan Car Ferry Company
Caywland
Ame
Plot Against Czars Life: Two Armed Plotters Arrested
A quarter of the palace was the scene as two armed plotters and a woman were arrested Friday in a Czar assassination plot. The conspirators targeted the emperor’s life during a palace occupation by tenants and guards.
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Czar
St. Motoraburs
Uel
Atexanutris
Paturhof
Hy Majesty
Croustadl
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B. G. McClernan
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France
WA. Clark
James Brown
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Judd Welal
Teumipe
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