Senate Finance Committee approves tariff bill changes
Paynes tariff bill amended by the Senate Finance Committee was ordered to the Senate. Reductions outnumber increases by about three to one. Several common use articles are removed from the ad valorem list and restored to free trade. Lumber duties stay at one dollar per thousand feet, wine duties rise, and pineapple lemon and meat product taxes shift. Wines revenue projected at three million dollars annually.
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Finance Committee
Senate
House
Hoodoo pashen engine No. 10 returns from Albina
The main dives of hoodoo' pashen engine No. 10 have been returned from Albina and not being put into service today. William Cantiéell and son William have returned from the Oxbow country and will return with their families, pleased with the progress there.
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Albina
Vince
Cantiéell
William
Modjeska Buried as Crowds Honor Actress in LA
Large crowds gathered in Los Angeles to honor the late actress Helenia Modjeska. A solemn requiem mass was held at St Viblitis Cathedral before one o clock, with thousands paying tribute to her memory.
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Los Angeles
Helenia Motijeska
St. Viblitis Cathedral
Minister to Be Recalls Amid Chinese Swindle Probe
In Washington, D. C., as Secretary Knox pushes recall, Fang faces scrutiny over alleged ties to two countrymen tied to a mining swindle that harmed local Chinese victims. Richard Kelly cites letters by Wu threatening deportation to stop witnesses. Lo St Shi and Yip Yen, Chinese industrial officials, were arrested March 20 and released through Wu's influence.
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Pittsburg
Sof
Fang
Washington D. C
Knox
Richard Kelly
Police Department
Lo St Shi
Imperial
China
Yip Yen
Recount Records 32 Car Wheel Sets From Tacoma to Albany
Storekeeper Martin reports receiving 32 pairs of car wheels today from Tacoma. The wheels were mounted on axles at the Albany shops before shipment to La Grande for final use.
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Martin
Tacoma
Albany
la Grande
Checks speeding to La Grande distribution planned
Checks of forty five percent dividend for Farmers & Traders National Bank depositors are en route to La Grande and should arrive tonight or tomorrow. Receiver Neidner notes distribution will require at least one day for segregation and preparation before depositors can claim their checks, with a likely distribution day Thursday. Each check must be signed for at the receiver's office by the recipient.
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Farmers &Traders National Bank
la Grande
Washington
Neidner
Ysen
Drakeman Narrow Escape From Speeding Train
Dudley Evans, a young brakeman on a Pendleton to Huntington passenger train, narrowly escaped being dragged under the No. 6 as the overland ran a steep Kamela to Hilgard grade. He suffered a shoulder injury and facial cuts but no bones were broken, and he returned home to Pendleton after treatment.
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Dudley Evans
Pendleton
Huntington
Kamela
Hilgard
Retulvers
la Civande
Hall
Evans
Gilham Illness Delays Work Again
Jim Gilham's Telends reports he cannot work today and remains in bed. The note explains he is ill and staying home, delaying expected duties.
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Jim
Gilham
Inmate Ole Braget Suicide at Pacific Lather Academy
Tacoma reports Ole Braget aged 22 a former Pacifc Lather Academy student who had been at western Washington hospital for insanity committed suicide by strangling himself with a cord tied to his bed post after leaving a note saying he had not slept since Christmas and that he was a great sinner.
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Tacoma
Ole* Braget
Pacifc Lather Academy
Oliver
Ies
Waoshlipton Hospital
State teachers convention set for Albany dates
Salem reports the next state teachers convention will be held June 29 through July 1 and 2 in Albany. The notice notes the event as a statewide gathering of educators with three days of sessions and activities.
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Salem
Albany
Wheat Prices Rise as May Wheat Surges
April reports show May wheat trading higher as traders unload holdings and price gains push profits. Market action highlights include renewed demand and the impact of shipments at noon, reflecting broader bullish sentiment for grain amid uncertainty.
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Chicago
Asa
Pattens
Didion Couple Post Large Fruit Tree Shipment
Mr and Mrs Otto Didion retreat to their Milton ranch for a few days and plan a sizable consign ment of fruit trees to be distributed or sold from the property.
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Otto Didion
Milton Ranch
Pendleton Tribune
Modjeska Fortune Revealed After Million Earned On Stage
Los Angeles April 10 It was learned today that Helen Modjeska left a fortune totaling 125000 including personal property and jewels This is all that remains from the 1000000 she earned during her years on the stage
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Los Angeles
Helen Modjenka
Slaughter Incident Prompts City Ordinance Update
La Grande officials discuss an old nuisance ordinance tied to abatement costs. Greek laborer Tom Souras killed a sheep on O R & N grounds and was released due to lack of a specific offense for slaughtering for personal use. City Attorney Baker to draft an amendment with an emergency clause for the next meeting.
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City of
la Grande
Tom Souras
Ofcer Rayburn
Mr. Souras
Baker
Elk antlers shipped from Wallowa to Tacoma fur house
A notable pair of elk antlers arrived by Elgin train this afternoon. They were shipped by L. Moore of Wallowa and consigned to a Tacoma fur house.
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la Grande
Elgin
L. Moore
Wallowa
Tacoma
Coal storage and unloads crowd yards and routes
Workmen clear ground east of coal thutes to store more coal. About 15 000 tons already in yards with four eyes of coal at Huntington and between here and there awaiting unloads in the near future. A Supreme Court rehearing denial ousts the Waters Pleasure Oil Company from Texas. Ads for bids on the new Melber post office expected within weeks as notices go out.
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Huntington
Washington
Waters Pleorce OU Company
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Park Association members urged to join and support
The Ladies Park Association asks for contributions to fund the park project. Members are urged to pay dues and encourage others to join, promising everyone will enjoy the park this season and be rewarded by the investment.
American League Season Opens With Youth and Questions
The American League begins its tenth season amid a rise in young players getting a first major chance and a tight race for the pennant. Detroit’s Tigers look strong with additions and many returning stars, while Cleveland adds Cy Young amid doubts about the Indians’ infield. Chicago faces uncertainty without Fielder Jones, and St. Louis gains depth with Lou Criger as catcher as the circuit expects a scrappy, competitive race.
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New York
Buaebai
Bug
Detroit
Tigers
Sirona
Contihnows Growls
Hughey Jenilogs
Humen Star
City of Straits
Jenning
Tiger
Coughlin
Thomas
In- Seider
Jennings
Coatcher
Reckendorf
Stanave
Korks
Suggs
Laffete
Willet
Summers
Tura
Juster
Hughey
Cleveland
Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox
Jones
White Sox
Oraine
Suelend
Orn
Perssonnel
St. Louis Browns
Lou Criger
Hoston
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