News Notes of Current Week
Taft urges Bible study and warns that forceful speakers cite Scripture. Bulgarians renew war with Turkey by bombarding Adrianople. Supreme Court allows independent shoe manufacturers to combine. Three Chicago policemen beaten by dancers at an uninvited party. Income tax amendment ratified by enough states. Hollow Horn Bear plans to present Wilson a peace pipe at inauguration. Railroads report January business up 145 percent over last year. L. W. Fansher found in Oakland infirmary, memory loss noted. Mexican rebels attack near Mexico City. guards killed or wounded. Clara Munson is Warrenton precinct officer after election irregularities. Portland Savings Bank says withdrawals go to land, homes, or small business. House of Lords rejects Home Rule Bill 826 to 69. Federal reinforcements reach Juarez, town safe. Cipriano Castro denied entry to US. Rev George Pepper dies at 80 in Waterville. Washington legislature considers 60 million in bonds. Jury empaneled for Darrow in McNamaras case. Southern Pacific split from merger. Natron-Weed cut-off underway. Indian council urges Sloan for commissioner post.
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United States
Hollow Horn Bear
South Dakota
Woodrow Wilson
L. W. Fansher
Medford
Oakland
Cal
Mexico City
Clara C. Munson
Warrenton
Portland Postal Savings Bank
Portland Markets Wheat and Barley Prices For Week
Market report lists wheat including Club Bluestem Red Russian at 86 97c per bushel and 84 87c, barley feed 23 23.50 per ton, brewing 25.50 26.50, corn whole 27 cracked 28, oats No 1 white 26.50 27.50 per ton, hay timothy 16 17 per ton, onions Oregon 1 per sack, eggs 25 26c per dozen, butter Oregon creamery 86c, pork 10c, veal 14c, cattle and hog prices, lambs and sheep ranges.
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Oregon
Burbanks
Valley
Turks Make Good Defense at Adrianople Fortified Stand
Turkish commander Shukri Pasha vows to defend Adrianople to the last soldier as bombardment of the fortress intensifies. Turkish and Bulgarian forces, with Servian troops, press the siege amid reports of four months of provisions and anticipated prolonged resistance along the Tchatalja lines.
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London
Tchatalja
Adrianople
Linking Americas by Rail Sees Peace Value, Carnegie Says
Andrew Carnegie told the Pan-American Railway committee that linking the Americas by rail would serve as a strong peace propagandist. Progress is noted from Central America toward Guatemala City and the Panama Canal, with 175 miles remaining to Buenos Aires–Lake Titicaca, and lines near Cuzco. The panel plans a full report for the next Pan-American conference.
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Washington, D. C
Americas
North
South America
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Permanent
Pan-American Railway Committee
Henry Gassaway Davis
West Virginia
Central America
Guatemala City
San Miguel
Salvador
Panama Canal
Buenos Ayres
Lake Titicaca
Cuzco
Peru
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Pueblo Indians travel through Chicago en route to Washington
Chicago welcomed 15 Pueblo officials from New Mexico en route to Washington. They own about 600000 acres of tribal lands granted in 1690. Dressed in blankets and moccasins, they laughed at fellow travelers who tried to patronize them and calmly faced the cold as an alcalde and a chief moved through the station.
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Chicago
New Mexico
Washington
John
Juan Antonio Martin
Acoma
Pablo Abeita
Pueblo Isleta
Graduates Dress Simply At Local Grammar School Ceremony
In Los Angeles 1500 grammar school graduates appeared in simple attire with dresses under five dollars. Wealthy families were represented but girls wore homemade outfits as Superintendent Francis urged economic prudence. The ceremony featured modest, ribbonless attire among the pupils.
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Los Angeles
Francis
Paris Faces Rising Seine Threat Near Flood Stage
The Seine in Paris continues to swell and is within 40 centimeters of the 4.76 meter danger level. Authorities prepare for emergency, organize rescue parties, and instruct boatmen to ready in the suburban districts likely to flood first.
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Paris
Seine
Million Left to Partner in Crossman Will
New York reports reveal coffee importer George W. Crossman and partner Herman Siebken each to leave the other 1,000,000 under a codicil to Crossman’s will. Crossman also bequeathed nearly 1,000,000 to friends and relatives.
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New York
George W. Crossman
Crossman
Herman Siebken
Bill to reimburse common school fund salaries and office costs
Senate introduces a bill to reimburse the common school fund for two years of salaries of state treasurer’s office employees and for office equipment. The measure, from Governor West’s office, proposes a 26822 dollar appropriation. The dispute centers on whether the common school fund may be used to cover administration salaries and expenses.
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Salem
Common School Fund
Senate
Joseph
West
State Land Board
Salem Committees Generally Pleased With State Institutions
Joint committees finishing field work report general satisfaction with state institutions. The Salem insane hospital team noted excellent conditions at the new branch asylum with R. E. L. Steiner present. The State Training School panel praised conduct but urged segregating ages and a large appropriation.
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Salem
New Branch Asylum
R. E. L. Steiner
Salem Insane Hospital
Civil Service Favored for Oregon School Officials
Salem House bill 136 by Representative Applegren of Multnomah won committee support and is slated for third reading. The measure creates a civil service system for school teachers, superintendents, and assistant superintendents in districts with or slated to exceed 20 000 population.
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Salem
Applegren
Multnomah
Committee On Education
Salem officials may face fines under liquor enforcement bill
A bill by Representative Howard would punish Salem Town marshals chiefs of police sheriffs and others enforcing liquor laws if they refuse or neglect their sworn duty. The proposal would arrest prosecute and impose fines from 50 to 500 dollars for failure to enforce liquor regulations as sworn.
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Salem
Howard
Bee Inspector Bill Proposed in Oregon Legislature
A bill in the Oregon house would create a state inspector of bees to regulate Salem bees. Reading Clerk Clarke quipped the job would be a tough one. Another bill defines how a bull should behave around women in red sweaters, prohibiting bulls older than one year from running at large.
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Salem
Oregon
Clarke
Woman Seeks Age Declaration Bill in Capitol Lobby
A Salem woman urged Senator Miller to introduce a bill making it mandatory for all registering women to state their true age. Miller opposed the idea but suggested a possible oath requirement to confirm age at registration, aiming to ease reluctance in divulging ages.
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Salem
Miller
Capitol
Marriage Bill Passes House in Salem
Representative Howard of Douglas argues for a bill requiring applicants for marriage licenses to disclose character and previous marital experience to the county clerk. The information would guide the minister performing the ceremony.
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Salem
Howard
Douglas
Olson Bill Aims Ban on Salmon Fishing
A Salem member from Multnomah county introduces a bill to prohibit salmon fishing in the Willamette River except by angling. The proposal would restrict seasons March 15 to April 15 and June 1 to November 15.
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Salem
Olson
Multnomah County
Willamette River
Thirteen Measures Passed in Early State Legislature
In the third week of the session, 18 bills have passed both houses and received the governor’s signature, with 12 house bills and one senate bill. No emergency clauses. none take effect until 90 days after adjournment. Notable acts include abolishing the state land agent and mandating road work for deserters, plus weekly family support during sentences.
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Salem
Legislative Assembly
House
Senate
Rinehart
Bean
Carpenter
Forsstrom
Campbell
Llewelling
Heltzel
Hinkle
Mann
Sautomobilea
McArthur
Gill
Breker
Oregon legislature tours eastern Oregon state hospital
Twenty legislators visited Pendleton to inspect the eastern Oregon state hospital with Superintendent McNary and Captain C. A. Murphy guiding the tour. They toured the new hospital dining room and admired the architecture and modern methods. bake ovens capable of 1000 loaves per bake drew particular interest as the delegation praised the facility's growth prospects.
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Pendleton
Eastern
Oregon State Hospital
State Hospital
McNary
C. A. Murphy
First steps in penitentiary probe in Salem
Saturday the joint committee began the state penitentiary investigation at 9 AM with a meeting at the prison. The initial day focused on outlining plans and defining the policy and scope, with discussions likely to shape future sessions.
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Salem
State Penitentiary
Bills Swamp Legislature Delays Move to Final Bills
Salem: The house concurred in a senate resolution setting final bill introduction by the 25th day of the session with a four fifths vote exception. The house will keep its 20th day limit unless such vote. It concurred to aid the senate in creating its rule for the branch.
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Salem
House
Senate
Legislative Assembly
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