Invasion of Mexico Looms as El Paso Club Seeks Protection
El Paso Commercial club wires Taft seeking protection for Americans as 1,200 federals near Agua Prieta threaten 1,160 rebels. U S troops block border. Guajot warns against cross-border fire. London papers urge intervention. Taft and officials push for decisive action to protect Americans and property.
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Agua Prieta
Surcen
Taft
HE Paso
E Paso Commercial Club
Douglas
Guajot
London
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Tafts
Icans
Conel
Lone
State
War
Justice Department
Europe
Falluea
el Paso
Juarez
Lmits
Navarro
Resignation of American Ambassador to Germany Revealed
David Jayne Hill, ambassador to Germany, resigned under pressure from financial strain. He admitted the situation in New York and will return to Berlin May 1 to arrange his successor's installation.
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David Jayne Hill
Germany
Hill
New York
Mornhig
Berlin
Olcott Likely Opponent for Secretary of State Post
Ben W. Olcott of Bend is touted as the probable opponent to Oliver of La Grande for the secretary of state job to succeed the late Frank W. Benson. Private advices say Olcott has the inside track at Salem with Governor Wee expected to announce the appointment next Monday. Campaigning by both camps is anticipated before the decision.
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Ben W. Olcott
Bend
Grook County
Turner Oliver
la Grande
Frank W. Benson
Olcott
Salem
Pendleton
Wee
Olivia
All Saints Church Closes Its Doors Tomorrow
New York April 15 All Saints Church one of the oldest Protestant Episcopal churches in New York will close tomorrow after the Easter sermon by Rev Dr William N Dunnell The dwindling congregation mirrors a broader decline as older parishioners die and younger residents move uptown
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New York
All Saints’ Church
John the Divine
United States
Protestant Episcopal Church
Greer
Miles Farrow
Prince Leopold to Visit America
Prince Leopold of Battenberg, on a world tour, is to sail from Yokohama today and will arrive in America soon, according to latest advices received in Vancouver.
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Prince Leopold
America
Vancouver
B. C
Prince Leopold of Battenberg
Yokohama
Prince Leopold Sails Home From Montreal Voyage
In Vancouver at the month’s end the young royal will travel across Dan and sail for home from Montreal. He is the son of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria. His sister is the Princess Ena, Queen of Spain.
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Vancouver
Dan
Montreal
Leopold
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Beatrice
Victoria
Ena
Spain
Public meeting urged on Fourth Street macadam plans
Taxpayers are invited to a meeting at the lawyer clerk of the school board A C Williamses office tonight to express opinions on proposed macadam street construction along Fourth Street. The school board seeks public sentiment before proceeding and notes the district will bear much of the cost.
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Fourth Street
A. C. Williame
Pendleton to Get Division in Railway Change
Pendleton may become the freight division point for the O W R N company replacing Umatilla after the Coyotte cutoff completion. Hartman line officials in Portland advance the plan while C B Chapman of the Portland Commercial Club notes Pendleton heeding growth as street vacations and traffic boosts are pursued.
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Pendleton
East Oregonian
Portland
0.W. R. & N. Company
Umatilla
Hartman Lines
Coyote
O’brien
C. B. Chapman
Portland Commircial Club
Knowledge Contest Entry Window Announced
The notice urges participants to send answers for the knowledge contest before Tuesday night with announcements set for Thursday. It emphasizes timely submission for those who have not yet entered.
Chicago Business Men to Visit Texas Next Week
Several hundred members of the Chicago Association of Commerce will tour Texas to examine trade opportunities in the Lone Star state. The delegation sails next week to study markets, resources, and potential business ties for Chicago firms.
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Chicago
Texas
Chicago Association of Commerce
Lone Star State
Underwood Leads House On Canadian Reciprocity Passage
Washington April 11 The House began debate on the Canadian reciprocity bill presented by Ways and Means Chairman Oscar W Underwood The measure was described as likely to pass and Underwood was praised for his handling of the issue seeking swift passage by the chamber
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Washington
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Kitchan
Cris Evans Free After Leaving 14 Years
Sacramento reports Cris Evans, a known bandit and train robber, freed from Folsom Prison on parole after 14 years of a life sentence. Health concerns prompted leniency. Evans wept upon release and will be taken to Portland to be with his ailing wife in hospital, whom she fears to inform of the news.
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Sacramento
Cris Evans
Folson
Evana
Portland
Youthful Aviator Injured in Sacramento Jump
A 13 year old in Sacramento attempted to imitate aviator June Walker by leaping from a third story building. He sustained severe injuries and is expected to die from the impact.
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Sacramento
Cal
June Walker
Benson Funeral Arranged for Tuesday in Roseburg
Large delegations from Salem and Portland will travel to Roseburg by special train for the funeral of F. W. Benson the late secretary of state. He is ill but not seriously confined, and the body will be taken to Roseburg for burial with Mrs. Benson and Dr. Lee Steiner accompanying.
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Redlands
Cal
Benson
Lee Steiner
F. W. Benson
Roseburg
George Carpy
Salem
Portland
Carpy
Nhere
SME LAWS TO ALL ORIENT Amendment to Immigration Laws
A resolution introduced in the House seeks changes to immigration laws targeting Orientals. The measure argues the current system threatens American laborers and calls for tightened controls on immigration from Asia.
Resolution extends Chinese exclusion to other Asiatic races
A resolution introduced in the House by Representative Hayes extends existing laws prohibiting Chinese entry to apply to Japanese Koreans Malays Afghans East Indians Hindis and other Mongolian race peoples. It argues Asiatic laborers threaten American workers and the standard of living.
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Nese
KO Tenng
Re Sesae
Cafornia
Hayes
Seanad
Pacific Coast
Hays
United States
Portland Shops Closed Amid Retrenchment Plan
Portland shops halted operations as 1200 machinists face curtailment under a recent retrenchment by the Har rimannes. Foreman Watson's summons to find yesterday may hold back further cuts. Operations are expected to resume in a few days with minor daily work reductions.
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Portland
Watson
Fand
Loan to establish uniform currency system signed in Peking
A $50,000,000 loan agreement was signed in Peking with the emperor and representatives of American, French, British and German financiers backing the loan. The initial negotiation was by Kuhn, Loeb and J. P. Morgan. Part of the funds will finance development in Manchuria.
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Peking
Kuhn, Loeb
J. P. Morgan
Manchuria
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