Canal Commission Appointed by Secretary Taft Announces Members
Secretary Taft names Theodore P Bhonte as chairman with Chas Magood, Johe F Wallace, and council members including Rear Admiral M T Endicott and Brigadier General Peter A Haines. Salaries range from 7 500 to 22 500 annually. The commission vows organization in Washington and quarterly sessions starting January.
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Washington
Taft
Istbhumian Canal Commission
Theodore P Bhonte
Chas Magood
Law Department
War Department
Canal
Johe F Wallace
Canal Zone
M T Endicott
Peter A Haines
Dcwald H Ernst
Benj. M Harriod
Wm H Burr
Wm H Barclay
Cononuing Board of Engineers
Reinforcements Ordered to Crete Garrison
The Scripps News Association reports that due to disturbances in Crete the powers will send reinforcements to the joint garrison now established there.
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Constantinople
Crete
Emperor William Sighted in Minorca Landing
The Hamburg steamer carrying Emperor William was sighted near Minorca on April 3. A large crowd gathered on shore as the royal vessel approached, with cheers expected to greet the emperor.
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Scripps Newa Association
Minorca
Island of Spain
Hamburg
Emperor William
Papal Commission to Study Polish Catholics in U S
The Catholic of today reports that the pope has appointed a commission of prelates to visit America and assess the status of Polish Catholics in the United States.
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London
Catholic of Today
America
United States
Prince of Wales undergoing undisclosed flight operation
Announcement from London reports the Prince of Wales underwent a flight operation last week. The exact nature and outcome of the procedure remain undisclosed.
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Scripps News Association
London
Prince of Wales
Topeka April Bond Fight In State Oil Refinery Case
Attorney General Coleman filed a mandamus suit in the supreme court to force the treasurer to sign bonds issued for the state oil refinery construction. A decision was expected this month.
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Scripps News Association
Topeka
Atate
Shook Hands in Harrisburg on April 3
The event reports a special train passing through Harrisburg at one o'clock. The president boarded, alighted, and shook hands with the crowd gathered in the city.
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Scrippe Nova Association
Harrisburg
Peace Negotiations Move Forward With Allied Support
Birmingham reports that despite denials peace talks are ongoing and have progressed in recent days. Britain and France act on knowledge of talks with Russia and Japan, yet neither Russia nor Japan has sent direct communications. Britain and France acknowledge United States friendly support.
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Scripps News Association
Birmingham
Post
Ipsista
Russia
Japan
Alvo
France
United States
Grand Jury Resumes Land Fraud Inquiry Including Senators
Portland April 8 The United States Grand Jury resumes its investigation of government land frauds. US Attorney Housy says the first trial will be Senator John H Mitchell with following cases against Representatives Herman and Will Jameon. He aims for an early conclusion.
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Beripps News Association
Portland
United States Grand Jury
United States
Housy
John H Mitchell
Herman
Will Jameon
Mine Disaster At Liders Mine Raises Fatality Toll
An explosion at the Liders mine at 6 45 morning entombed between fifty and sixty miners with thirty killed and eighteen seriously injured. Rescue efforts fail as heat and flames block access. two miners escaped badly burned. Owner Lester plans to close the mine as air shafts and entrances remain blocked.
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Sy Scripps
Ziegler Lil
Liders
Lester
Attempt to wreck Southern Pacific train near Albany
An attempt to wreck the overland train by spiking railroad ties at two spots occurred last night near Albany Oregon. Shots were fired at the enginemen but neither the engineer nor the fireman was injured. Authorities suspect a holdup attempt.
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Albany
Ore
Southern Pacific Overland
Postmaster Speer Asked to Resign in Aumaville
Aumaville Postmaster Speer is asked to resign due to a shortfall in money order accounts. LM Reeder is appointed temporary in his place. Inspector Robbins of Portland detected the shortage during rounds. the deficit has since been corrected to the postal authorities’ satisfaction.
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Salem
Speer
Aumaville
LM Reeder
Do Feel Proud La Grande Commercial Club
Do Feel Proud La Grande has a Commercial Club of which is business men and citizen generally should feel proud. With a magnificent building fitted up with all the comforts of far more pretentious organisations. It must certainly be a source of pleasure to the average resident to show strangers within its walls. Through the courtesy of president Miller, an Echo representative was shown through the building. As stated above, every convenience has been provided for the members and visitors. North Powder Echo J Elmendorf, the manager of the Careon mines, returned to the diggings yesterday morning.
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la Grande
Miller
Echo
Appis Ranche
North Powder Echo
State Land Frauds Reported in Salem Oregon
Marion County grand jury began probe into widespread land frauds in state lands near Salem. An estimated seven eighths of lands allegedly acquired by fraud. Oregon loses hundreds of thousands of acres over years. Fraudulent methods likened to Hyde-Banson ring. applications allegedly secured by perjury.
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Scripps News Association
Salem Or
Marion County Grand Jury
Oregon
Hyde-Banson Ring
Extradition Hearing Delayed in Morgan Smith Case
Morgan Smith and his wife faced extradition to New York in the Nan Patterson murder inquiry. Judge Spiegel delayed the habeas corpus hearing after defense and prosecutor notes that key extradition papers were lost between Columbus and Cincinnati. The case is continued to Wednesday at two.
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Norippa News Association
Cinsinnatti
Lega
Morgan Smith
New York
Nan Patterson
Spiegel
Aftar Ietantneg ‘O
Radson
Columbus
Oinoinuti
Supreme Court Denies Writ in Bribery Case
The Supreme Court denied Frank French and Harry Bankers writ of prohibition against the state senate for ousting them after verdicts that they accepted bribes. The court overruled their claim that the investigating committee lacked authority. They plan to seek relief in a different form.
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Ly Boripps News Association
Sao Fincisco
Supréme Court
Frank French
Harry Bankers
State Senate
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Distribution of Harriman Case Funds
Chief Justice Fuller delivers full opinion sustaining lower court ruling in Harriman v Northern Securities Co. The court finds no equity or public policy requiring a forced return of stock to the Securities company and warns that forced distribution could involve hundreds of millions in stock, risking disaster.
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Berippa News Association
Washington
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Harriman Ve
Northern Securities Co
Hsecurities
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