Ballinger inquiry hears claims on withheld letters in 1920s case
Washington reports Assistant K A Ballinger Way testified that Ballinger did not sign contracts in the Truckee reclamation project. Attorneys argued that withholding letters showed Glavis pressed Cunningham cases with the District Attorney. The testimony centers on whether released documents could have affected water rights and Senate scrutiny.
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Washington
Rotary
K. A. Ballinger
B.C. Way
Congressionalvestigation Committee
Balger
Truckee
Calif
Ballinger
Ney
Brandele
Finney
Glavis
Cunningham
Taft
Roosevelt declines invitation to shoot game at royal reserve
Vienna report states Colonel Roosevelt declined an invitation to shoot in the royal game preserve. The item notes no hunt will occur and mentions related work in the F C Degree and a forthcoming event at the Masonic Temple inviting all to attend.
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Vienna
Col
Roosevelt Ay
F. C
Masonic Tremple
Admits Identity in Tacoma Murder Case
In San Francisco on April 16 Charles Wesler is linked to a murder in Tacoma. Henry Schultz admits the identity but claims he is not the man police seek. He says he has Texas origins and never visited the Tacoma area. Detectives proceed to transport the prisoner to Washington.
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San Francisco
Charles Wesler
Tacoma
Mia
Henry Schultz
Texas
Washington
Brother and sister reunion after nine years in Minnesota visit
Jos Desmond arrived in city today from Minneapolis to stay with his sister Mrs Snod grass at the Fourth Street Sanatorium. They had not seen each other for nine years. London dispatch reports Black Hand members arrested near the Swiss border en route to Geneva. Authorities believe one man aimed for Vence to attack Roosevelt.
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Jos Desmond
Minneapolis
Mrs. Snodgrass
Fourth Street
Niine
London
The
Black Hand Society
Geneva
Vence
Roosevelt
Iditarod gold rush swells as navigation opens
In Fairbanks on April 16, the interior of Alaska sees a strong influx tied to the Iditarod gold diggings. Reports indicate rich finds with many claims valued at about 25 dollars per pan as the Klondike rush pace begins.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Iditarod
Jeffries Johnson Training Sparks Neck Muscle Concerns
Reports from Chicago April 16 note Jeffries suffered cramps in neck and shoulder muscles during sparring rounds with Armstrong, fueling fan speculation on his condition. In contrast, Jack Johnson trains steadily in preparation, boxing rounds and lifting, while receiving a telegraphic message from Africa about locals betting on him with elephant tusks raised as funds.
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Ajit
Jeffries
Armstrong
Johnson
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Northwestern Athletics Portland Meet Draws Oregon Washington Runners
High school athletes from Oregon and Washington gather in Portland for the Columbia Infant Invitational and the Interscholastic cross country run at the Columbia Innou0r meet.
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Northwestern
Portland
Oregon
Wastington
Columbia
Laymen Missionary Meeting Opens in Grand Rapids
Churchmen from Western Michigan gather in Grand Rapids for the Laymen's Missionary Movement meeting beginning April 16 and continuing for three days across the city.
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Layman
Grand Rapids
Mich
Western Michigan
Laymen’s Missionary Movement
British China Uprising Seen As Potentially Severe
London reports warn the anti foreign uprising in China could be more serious than the Boxer disturbance a decade ago. Foreigners fear widespread hostility as officials view the affair with suspicion while the American cruiser Cleveland sails from Amoy to Hankow to aid suppression efforts.
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Amu Ec Amer Ameres
China
Daily News Today
Hunter
Sam’ Hani
Amoy
Cleveland
Hankow
Huang a victim or not in Wellington wreck
Elmer Daron of La Grande suspects his brother Edwin F. Daron, missing since last year, may be among the Wellington wreck dead. Neighbors reported Edwin last lived in Walla Walla, and Elmer is actively trying to confirm his brother’s fate amid unclear circumstances.
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Elmer Daron
la Grande
Edwin F. Daron
Wellington
EF. Daron
Walia Wella
Berlin Lockout Paralyzes German Building Trades
Berlin and Hamburg brace for a widespread lockout as two hundred thousand new workers face suspension. Bremen and other cities may join, with ongoing disruption across major German markets.
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Berlin
Aph
Building Trades of
Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
Submarine No. 60 Sinks Off Hiroshima In Navy Tragedy
Disaster in the Japanese navy with Submarine No. 60 failing to surface off Hiroshima. Commander Lieut. Sakuma and 12 crew are believed suffocated. This marks the first submarine disaster in the Japanese navy.
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Tokio
Hiroshima
Sakuma
Mrs Johnson Brought to Snodgrass Sanatorium
Mrs Johnson of Alleel arrived at Snodgrass Sanatorium today. She is the mother of Mrs Ruckman of Alleel.
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Johnson
Alleel
Snodgrass
Mrs. Johnson
Ruckman
Alaskan show troupe arrives in La Grande for Steward performance
A train from Pendleton brings famous Alaskan dogs and notable show figures to La Grande for a Steward show tonight at 9. H P Hill, manager for Cullen shows, praises the Northwest town. Stage crew haul seven loads of scenery as locals anticipate three hours of entertainment.
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Pendleton
Disk Carrol
Maid
Mummy
Gus Weinburg
Mise Etva Lockhart
Daisy
la Grande
H. P. Hill
William P. Cullen
Manger
Fowler
School Board to Pick One of Ten Northwest Plans
The school board meets next Monday to decide on a single plan for the new high school building from ten proposals by Northwest contractors. A full discussion occurred last night but no final action was taken.
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Northwest Contrateurs
Storm Roars Through Gulf States With Widespread Damage
A heavy storm sweeps the southern coast causing fishing boats to collide and crews feared drowned. In New Orleans on September 16, service wires were restored by noon after outages and reports describe isolated pilings and extensive damage along the shore.
Heavy Storm Strikes Miss River Region Causing Widespread Damage
A second powerful storm swept the Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee causing heavy damage. Jackson Mississippi was cut off with fears of severe losses though communication was restored by noon. Reports mention three deaths elsewhere and many fishermen along the Louisiana coast are missing or believed dead.
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Kopueveu
Mississippi
Louisana
Arkatinas
Tennessee
Jackson
Misa
Barron telesnops ship to view Halley’s comet
Tonight a $1000 Barron telescope from Paris arrives in La Grande for public astronomy. At Wim and Adams avenues from 7 o clock observers can view the moon in its first quarter with shadows and jagged edges. Tickets are 10 cents per observation and future sessions will scan planets then Halley’s comet.
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Paris
C. M. Humphreya & Co
la Grande
Wim and
Adams Avenues
Mark Twain Improves After Bermuda Visit
Mark Twain rests well after leaving Bermuda. His private secretary says he will likely recover and be better in time.
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Mark Twain
Redding
Conn
Bermuda
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Allinger
Withheld
Trusee Reclamation
Black Hand
PAN
Interior
Gold State
Aldrich
Nelson Aldrich
Senate
Skamp
Berger
Ing Wlerarrre
Africa
Candy Sale
Candies
VIC
Uncle Sam
Biot
Sheb
Troble
Newspapera
Huang A Vigtim
New Orleans
Newlin Drug Co
LA Grande, OR
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