Taft Heads to Chicago for Saint Patrick's Banquet
President Taft leaves Washington for Chicago and onward visits Rochester Albany New York New Haven Providence before returning March 23. An automobile nearly strikes a pedestrian and a trolley car incident occur en route to the depot while en route to the Saint Patrick's day banquet of Chicago's Fellowship club.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Rochester
Albany
New York
New Haven
Providence
Fellowship Club
Dutch Liner Prinz Wilhelmi Wreck Confirmed Off France
Amsterdam reports no doubt remains about the Prinz Wilhelmi fate. Wreckage bearing the ship’s name was found at Belle Isle off France. The Dutch liner carried 62 crew members and perished with their vessel after the disaster.
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Amsterdam
Belle Isle
France
Passengers Sail From Amsterdam to West Indies and New York
Passengers bound from Amsterdam for the West Indies port and New York sail on January 21.
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Amsterdam
New York
Mediators Leave To Settle Western Railroad Row
Chairman Knapp and Dr. Charles P. Nell, mediators under the Erdman act, departed for Chicago to pursue an adjustment of the dispute between western railroads and their employees.
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Washington
Knapp
Charles P. Nell
Chicago
Western Railroads
States Empowered to Fix Interstate Boundary Line
Washington March 16 Senator Jones today presented a Joint resolution authorizing Oregon and Washington states to agree on an interstate boundary. The measure follows a joint petition from the governors of the two states as reported.
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Washington
Jones
Oregon
Despondent saloonkeeper kills himself in Everett
Everett Washington March 16 Jas Kesnan a saloonkeeper of Darring ton despondent after his saloon burned yesterday killed himself today. A Willamina Times correspondent says a hunter saw a bear poke its head from a hollow log and the hunter fired ten times before the dogs caught him.
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Everett, Wash
Jas. Kesnan
Darrington
Willamina Times
Dedication Services Open at Eugene Y M C A Tonight
Eugene’s Y M C A building opened for inspection to the public this afternoon with hundreds touring the structure. The building committee turned the facility over to trustees and tonight dedication services will be held with W H Day and H W Stone speaking. The article details building features including natatorium, locker rooms, and reception plans for the public and University students.
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Eugene
Board of
W. H. Day
The
H. W. Stone
Exercices
Great Strike of Coal Miners Looms Over Wages Rise
Cincinnati March 16 Only by advancing wages can the coal mine operators avoid a strike after April 1. Three hundred thousand miners are involved. The union is ready to concede some demands but remains firm on wages.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers of North America
Jury fails to reach verdict in King vs Booth Kelly case
The jury in the King administratrix v Booth Kelly Lumber Company damage suit remained out from 11:05 AM to 4 PM, deadlocked and likely to disagree. Separately, A J Pattison rape trial began as jurors were recalled. other civil cases were disposed of or awarded sums. Lincoln and Condon schools plan Rose Day observances with broader city participation and a parade route through Eugene, led by George L. Hutchin.
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Mary A. King
Paul King
Wendling
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Plank
F. T. Plank
Eugene
Hans Miller
Pratt
Pattison
A. J. Pattison
Junction
George K. Munroe
J. F. Atherton
J. S. Conger
Andy Heitzman
Lincoln
Condon
Caroline
Central School
Park Square
George L. Hutchin
Portland
Olive
Eighth
Perk Square
Eutene
Councilman Moon
Tabernacle
Tenth
Charnelton Streets
Will F Davis Dies Aboard Oceanic In Suicide
San Francisco March 16 The will of Willis F Davis banker and artist valued at 100000 shares his estate equally among three surviving children. Davis died by his own action aboard the steamer Oceanic en route to New York with his wife deceased last October.
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San Francisco
Willis F. Davis
Superior Court
Davis Davis
New York
Willia F. Davis
Oceanic
Standard Oil Case Arguments Finish Today
Closing arguments in the dissolution contest against Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey were made this afternoon in Washington. The court’s decision timing is uncertain, with many expecting a May first announcement at the earliest.
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Washington
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Fail to Settle Strike of Carmen
Philadelphia march 16 labor leaders renew efforts to make the general strike more effective with a call for a vote for a state strike as progress toward settlement remains elusive.
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Carmen
Philadelphia
Senator Daniel Resting Comfortably After Dayla Update
Daytona March 16 There is no change in Senator Daniel's condition He is resting comfortable not ill nor improving significantly status remains stable and quiet with no new complications reported by physicians at the hospital
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Daytona
Daniel
Prizes for Yard and Lawn Improvement in Eugene
City Superintendent Stockton announces a contest for boys and girls in Eugene. The Commercial Club will award cash prizes to entrants who show the best improvements in yards or lawns by April 15, 1910. Six prizes minimum. Entries require written notice and address before work begins. a photo may be taken before and after.
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Stockton
Eugene
Clean
Commercial Club
Railroad Conductor and Trainmen See Quick Settlement
New York March 16 confidence runs high that the conference between the New York Central and representatives of its conductors and trainmen will yield an agreement without a strike vote. Both sides express optimism about a swift resolution to the wage and working condition differences.
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New York
New York Central
Market Report Chicago and Portland Prices
Chicago market report lists closing futures May 113 1 8, July 107, September 104 1 8. Portland stock yard hogs trading at 11.25, dated March 16.
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Chicago
Portland
Union Stock Yards
Ballinger defends conservation ahead of reform move
St Paul March 16 Secretary Ballinger addresses Minnesota Conservation Congress, denying solid charges in the Gravis case as suspicions while urging wise conservation. He argues coal may last seven thousand years and calls for rapid surveys of public lands to guide settlement and legislation.
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St. Paul
Ballinger-Pinchot
East
West
Ballinger
Minnesota Conservation Congress
Herit
Annexation election delayed to fit census timing
City council adjourned session passes a resolution for a special election on annexing west and southwest suburbs including Hendricks' park. Election possible only after sixty days, likely mid May, after the census. Proponents seek city improvements like graded streets sewers and water mains.
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Hendricks’ Park
Danish Arctic Explorer Havgaard Dies in Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports the death of Commodore Havgaard the Danish Arctic explorer noted for his role in Cook anniversary ceremonies. He supported the American explorer’s polar claim claiming Cook as an impostor after Cook’s claims were rejected though not proven.
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Copenhagen
Commodore Havgaard
Cook
Hovgaard
North Pole
Roosevelts Visit Omdurman Amid Khartoum Trip
In Khartoum on March 16 the Roosevelts made a second visit to Omdurman. In Rome on March 16 King Victor Emmanuel planned a dinner in honor of Ex-President Roosevelt if he visits the city.
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Khartoum
Roosevelts
Omdurman
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Roosevelt
Library Society Elects Officers In Annual Vote
The Purification Library Society held its annual election of officers last night with J. Koks named librarian and E. Sandgathe and Miss Jeanette O'Farrell as first and second assistants. Mrs. E. Sandgathe is secretary, with F. Gimps, Miss L. Nurre, and Miss A. O'Brien on the entertainment committee. Patrick's day entertainment is set for Thursday evening in the parish hall and special services will begin at 8:30 a.m. Father Gilligan will deliver the panegyric.
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the Purification Library Society
J. Koks
E. Sandgathe
Jeanette O'Farrell
F. Gimps
L. Nurre
Misa A. O’brien
Father Gilligan
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