Justice Bean Appointed 10 New Judgeships
Robert S. Bean, Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, was nominated by President Taft for a new federal judgeship in the Oregon district created by Congress. Bean is described as eminently qualified after long service on the state high court, with the court to sit in Pendleton soon. La Grande notes celebration.
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Justice Bean
New
Federal Court District
Oregon
Washington
Robert S. Bean
Oregon Supreme Court
Taft
Oregon District
United States
C. W. Fulton
Bean
Jay
Supreme Bench
Senate
Pendleton
la Grande
Turkish Second Army Corps Marching Toward Constantinople
Vienna dispatches report the Turkish Second Army Corps moving from Adrianople toward Constantinople. It is unclear whether the unit plans to join mutineers or oppose them, and censorship prevents confirmed details.
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Vienna
Second Army Corps
Turkey
Adrianople
Constantinople
Water Board to Hear Powder River Valley Water Rights Case
Salem April 1 The State Water Board will hold a May 10 hearing to determine water rights for the Lower Powder River Valley reclamation project. The board has contracted with eastern capitalists for the Eagle Valley electric road and will adjudicate rights on Squaw Creek Witlow Creek Tumate and MU Creek affecting thousands of acres across Crook Morrow Union counties.
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Salem
Powder River Valley
Water Board
Eagle Valley
Oregon
Squaw Creek
Crook County
Morrow County
Union County
Fugitive Still at Large After County Jail Break
Authorities hunt for Carlson, the escapee who fled via the Immigrant Trail south of town after leaving La Grande yesterday around noon. Residents M Wainright and Don Turner reported sightings near Morgan Lake and the Wheatly orchard. The sheriff and deputies pursue leads, with no definite clues on his direction or speed.
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Carlyon
County Jall
M. Wainright
Romig Place
la Grande
Don Turner
Wainright
Carlson
Roosevelt Arrives and Seeks Selous Jungle Hunt
Admiral Col. Roosevelt arrived at Aden at 10 AM seeking an official reception. The Red Sea crossing was uneventful. English hunter F. C. Selous promised to join in Nairobi, with Roosevelt hoping he will stay with the party. Kermit left on a bird hunt with Dr. Mears and Loring as the Jane docked.
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Aden
Col. Roosevelt
Red Sea
F. C. Selous
Roosevelt
Niarobi
Selous
Kermit
Dra. Mears
Loring
Jane
Free Tickets Announced For Top Washington Graduates
The shuttle expo grants season tickets to the graduating student with highest honors from each of 200 Washington high schools. The award recognizes pupil effort and is promoted by letter campaigns to eastern students.
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Washington
Frisco Democratic Organ Formed to Start New Newspaper
San Francisco officials announce incorporation of a democratic press company for 200000 dollars. The group plans a Saturday meeting to finalize plans for establishing a Democratic paper in the city and will appeal to party members to support the venture.
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Bers
San Francisco
Rev Gibson to Preach at Town School House Sunday
The Reverend W. H. Gibson will deliver a sermon at the town school house on Sunday afternoon at 4 50. The event invites local residents to attend.
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W. H. Gibson
Towa
Wheat Corner Ties Severe Effect to Bread Prices
WHEAT CORNER TS SEVERE ON POOR CHICAGO April 15 May wheat opened at 1289 dollars and fell after Patten and traders sold. The Patten corner worsened bread prices in West Side neighborhoods and bakers may raise loaf costs. Cabinet members weigh remedies including Sherman law provisions and a possible bill by Representative Townsend.
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Chicago
Patten
West Side
Washington
Patten Bull
Townsend
Michigan
Wickersham
Ballinger
Nagel
Berkeley Ferry Collision Damages Two Vessels
The Berkeley collided with the Encinal in fog near Oakland, tearing out the wheel house and opening a hole in the forward deck. Both ferries suffered damage and limped into the slip for repairs with their steering affected.
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San Francisco
Berkeley
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Eneinal
Melial
Encinal
Imi
Calhoun Jury Chosen and Trial Begun in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 15 the jury selection for Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railroads, concluded after a lengthy session. The thirteenth juror was seated in reserve as Prosecutor Heney opened the case alleging bribery.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Heney
Taft proposes Philippines tariff bill with Payne measure
President Taft sent a special message to Congress transmitting a Philippine tariff bill prepared by the Bureau of Insular Affairs. The bill aims to meet new Payne bill conditions and ensure free American goods do not disrupt Philippine industries. The tobacco and sugar schedules mirror the Payne bill.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Bueau
Dickinson
Philppine
Two Important Meetings At Neighborhood Club
Two meetings are planned for Saturday afternoon for members. The history class will meet at Turner Oliver residents at 3 o clock, and the literature department will gather at Miss Margaret Anson's home at the same time. All prospective workers should attend.
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Elfth
History Clas
Turner Oliver
Margaret Anson
Pendleton Visitor Miss Jessie Booth In The City
Pendleton resident Miss Jessie Booth visits the city as a traveler passing through town on her journey.
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Jessie Booth
Pendleton
The
City
La Grande Prepares For Oregon Idaho Development Congress
Delegates from Idaho and Oregon arrive April 27 to La Grande with a record boost effort. Local leaders plan souvenir badges and a publicity drive to showcase Grand Ronde Valley as Northwest premier. Executives pledge speakers from State Engineer and Portland contacts. committee to finalize design and invitations.
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Idaho
Oregon Idaho Development Congress
la Grande
Grand Ronde Valley
Uime
Welser
Dalles
F. B. Currey
Commercial Club
Hofer
Salem Capital Journal
Oregon- Idaho Development Congress
Williamette Valley Open River Association
Wilamette Valley Development League
Development Congress
Oregon
Oregon-Idaho Development Congress
State Engineer's Department
Stephen A. Lowell
Pendleton
Addison Bennett
Coos Bay
Portland
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Govenor Benson
Thomas A McBride
J. A. Campbell
McBride
Oregon City
Second Army Corps of
GREEK
Legal Limelight
Mill Creek
Ted
State Water Board
Be Cove Stream—State Board
Powder Valley
MR. Wainright
Pri
Soner
Morgan Lake
Awyoep
Democratic Organ
LA Grande, Oregon
Calhoun
Weney
Pres
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