Wreck of Virgin ia steamer on Ohio River at Wellaville
The Virginia steamer from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh was wrecked late last night after striking a rock on the Ohio River at Wellaville Ohio. Fifty passengers were moved to boats and ashore despite darkness rain and wind. crew used firehouse and later railway to reach safety.
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Pittebure
Virginia
Cinccinnati
Ohio River
Wellaville
Ohio
Upper
Sone
Uncle Sam to End Sale of Old Firearms
Washington on April 14 reports the war department has ordered an end to selling old arms by the United States. The move follows criticism that cheap revolvers were obtained from discarded arms and shipped to neighboring regions. Chicago dispatch notes complaints about the indiscriminate sale and ongoing trouble from the program.
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Washington
United States
Chicago
Nee Shippy
War Department
Ballinger to Speak at National Irrigation Congress Spokane
Interior Secretary Hallinger plans to attend the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane showing interest in the event near Chicago. The note mentions dates in April and May and lists prices for milling bluestem and related commodities, with John Lindsay traveling to Cedar Flat by stage.
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Washington, D. C
Apel
Hallinger
Interior Department
Pombe
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
John Lindsay
Cedar Flat
Wright and King Visit Rogland for Aircraft Demonstration
European monarchs take note of aviation as Beth King Kawernt of Pigland and King Alfonse of Mpein join test flights in Mraine. They seek understanding of aeroplane mechanics and invite the Wright brothers to Rogland to demonstrate before the army and engineers.
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Europe
Beth King Kawernt
Pigland
King Alfonse
Mpein
Mraine
King Edwant
Wright Brothers
Rogland
Army
Gary Engineers
Judge Harris Grants City Victory in Eugene Power Plant Case
Judge Harris ruled for the City of Eugene in the injunction suit brought by Eight Bmeede and others to block an electric power plant on the McKenzie River. The decision released verbally at 2 pm finds for the city on all points and dismisses the permanent injunction request. Plaintiffs have not announced a appeal as of now.
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Harris
Circuit Court
Bmeede Et al
Eugene
McKenzie River
M. L. Pipes
J .M. Pipes
Thompson & Hardy and
Woodcock & Potter
Supreme Court
City of Eugene Power Plant Question in Court Decision
The judge rules the city may have power under its charter to construct a power plant to operate pumps and complete the water system. If charter language supports authorization, city actions are within power. if not, bonds and condemnation may be required. The court emphasizes deference to city officials’ good faith and discretion in siting and planning, with limited judicial review unless clear overreach is shown.
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Ameede
al Eugete
Eugene
Cly
Common Council
Agers
Lamette Valley Company
Willamette Valley Company
Wilmette Valley Company
Latgua
City of
McKengile
Tte
Bewt
City Bee
Uelog
Eugeneva
Millican
Elreult
Richardson Calls Meeting of Boosters Here for April 28
Tom Richardson has called a meeting of managers from all commercial and promotion organizations in the state. The one day session in Eugene on April 28 aims to exchange ideas and coordinate boosters for the state and its sections under the Oregon Development League. No program has been arranged.
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Tom Richardson
Eugene
Oregon Development League
Turkish Capital Still in Hands of Insurgents
Constantinople is quieter after yesterday's events as a majority of the garrison remains before the chamber of deputies and war office awaiting a new cabinet. Sailors joined the mutineers this afternoon and panic rose again as soldiers parade the streets with bayonets and rapid fire guns mounted on the Stamboul bridge. no cabinet formation announced.
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Constantinople
Chamber of Depution
War Office
Btamboul
Pera
Stamboul Bridge
Johnson to Box Ketchel in October for 20 Rounds
New York April 14 Johnson and Ketchel were matched to box 20 rounds for the heavyweight title before the Colma Athletic Club on October 12 1969. They will share the gross receipts 60 percent total with 65 percent to the winner and 36 percent to the loser. Articles were signed today.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketcher
Colma Athletic Club
Guests Escape From Burning Kentworth Inn
Asheville, April 14. Roused by a morning fire alarm, 75 guests at the Kentworth Inn near this city barely escaped in scant clothing. Several were injured leaping from windows. Estimated loss is $300,000.
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Asheville
N.C
Kentworth Inn
Springfield Cars To Start Soon
J M Leambertt s eatentations are carried out the first atreat car to run to the Springfield bridge will be near Sunday. A regular sched ule, however, will not be run for some time, as the track will have to be ballasted. Mr Lambirth, who is manager of the Willamette Valley Company and of the Portland, Eugene Eastern railway, returned from Portland last night, where he ordered the last material for the track extension.
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J. M. Leambertt
Springfield Bridge
Lambirth
Willamette Valley Company
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Portland
President Leases Summer Home For Summer Use
Official White House announcement states the president has leased the cottage of Robert D. Evans at Woodside Point Beverly Massachusetts as a summer residence in Beverly.
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Washington
White House
Robert D. Evans
Woodside Point
Beverly
Masa
Five Die In Mexican Riot Near Velardena
Herald correspondent reports that during a religious parade in Torreon and Velardena area one rurale, one woman, and three men were killed in a riot on Saturday. The clashes raised the death toll to five with chaotic scenes reported around the event.
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Herald
Torreon
Mex
Velardena
Weather Showers Across Regions With Warmth Ahead
Oregon and Idaho report showers in northern portions tonight with some clearing. Washington shows showers tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the east. northern Idaho remains cloudy tonight while southern Idaho stays fair.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Porthorn
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Virginian
Sam
Chie Shippy
Ballinger
Dee
Tacoma
Kexport
King Edward and the Wright Brothers
Kayser
Hart Schaffner & Mare
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hirt
Schaffner & Marx
Eugene Springfield
Cottage Grove
Ste To
Pongee Linen
Richardson
Prin
Cipal
Johnson
Springfield
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