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Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
1
The National Guard urges a stronger voice in U S military policy and oversight. Militants claim state guardsmen have a right beyond regular army to speak on national defense issues and protest changes in war department orders and reserve organization rules.
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants 4 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Giants pitchers Marquard and Twombly struggled as the A’s sent 12 hits and built a lead, while New York managed only 4 baserunners.
Oregon notes report that Crawford, attorney general, holds the county election date for November 4 on a levy bond is invalid if set with less than 60 days before the election. The ruling affects a $200,060 road bond and requires the proper lead time for such votes.
A meeting among State Engineer Bowlby and officials discussed requesting bids for two sections of a recently authorized permanent highway project. The talks covered contract scope and proceeding steps after the design review.
Postmaster Esther Evert reports a robbery scare at the Hestington post office after a loud alarm unsettled staff. The incident caused minor commotion, and officials later found the scene calm with no immediate injury.
Report from Josephine County notes grape crop quality improves with warm weather and bright sunshine. Growers anticipate abundant harvest as fruit ripens under favorable conditions.
The Oregon State Fair ended Saturday with perfect weather and strong exhibits. Attendance reached just over six thousand, and the event filled the association coffers for the first time in years. Secretary Meredith notes plans to enlarge the scope for next year as management works to cover expenses and expand prizes in children’s and agricultural divisions.
Thirty two voters in Suibernc county filed an application with the county court requesting a local option election this November. The petition notes the three wet towns of the county and cites county authorities handling the process.
Washington senator Cummins outlines plans by a Republican Progressive conciliation committee seeking a national convention early in 1914. The effort aims to curb the Republican national committee's control over delegate seating, favoring state primary rules and party procedures to determine eligibility for convention seats.
The National German American Alliance at its convention adopted a resolution condemning the attempt to secure enactment of a national prohibition law.
Lane reports a record hop crop yield with about 1.595 09 bushels and three carloads shipped to London. Editorial notes mention Eugene and La Grande Creeses elections setting terms for three commissions under new governance.
A fragmentary summary notes diverse items including costs to public schools in Los Angeles, Greece preparing for war with Turkey, a fire destroying a road survey station with heavy damages, and political threads in California. It mentions a national grocers session urging food law actions and a university ban on tango plus fraternity club plans. Also notes Canadian settlement increase and an announcement by a Bruce Warner official.
The report notes a Secretary of Interior health improvement and mentions Representative Gardner opposing women’s suffrage. It references Princeton University trustees and Grover Cleveland memorial education, plus a Commonwealth event in Massachusetts and other scattered political names and notices.
Nome, Alaska endures a brutal storm that wipes out most of the city’s firefighting infrastructure. Flames erupt in wrecked buildings as waterworks fail and firefighting teams struggle amid the blizzard. Estimated losses reach 11060 with fears of famine after the disaster.
A damaged OCR note reports the steamship Spokane narrowly escaped disaster when a wood chip jammed a sea cock and allowed water to rush into a ballast tank off Vancouver Island. The vessel halted to inspect tubes and condenser as it neared port, a distress signal was sent.
Secretary Biame and Altasy authorities report a halted tar gas negotiation with Charles Murpty as Alan and Kren of New York testify at a trial. Sarecky, a youth of IT, admits responsibility for unreported campaign contributions, stating the plan occurred without Scirer's knowledge of details.
A chaotic conference in Lie ends with calls for the legislature to act as Governor Lester Berch and legal officials dispute ethics claims. Judge Hemptries faces contempt cases tied to Socialist protests inspired by editorials from Seattle papers and local press groups.
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