Report on Coast Defense Shortfalls Goes Public
Washington December 15 A secret report to Congress reveals the coast defense is weak and under armed with insufficient men and ammunition. Representative McLaitham of California urges immediate publication to prevent betrayal of posterity, insisting the nation should know the true state of national defense now at peace.
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Washington
United Cincina
HN Rrana Rra
McLaitham
California
Mctalhlan
Hob Pereé
Commercial club to decide action at postponed meeting
President Collier urges businessmen to attend tonight’s postponed commercial club meeting to determine immediate steps for the institution. President Chafes at delays, as members are called to finalize action on the club's future.
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Chafes
Commercial Club
Collier
Franchide Franchise Terms Proposed for City Utilities
Proposed twenty five year franchise with city option to buy plant at year twenty five. Current and future public utilities laws govern conduct. City not liable for construction injuries. Rates capped at $2 per 1 000 feet. Franchise accepted in thirty days. construction begins in six months and completes within twelve. Bonuses to city total 1 percent yearly for ten years 2 percent next ten and 3 percent last five. City mayor or designee may inspect company books to determine gross earnings.
Gas Franchise Killed by Council Objections
Council halted approval of a gas franchise after objections from Councilman Monroe and Logsden. The majority favored passage but failed to secure required support, ending the bid for the franchise last night.
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Monroe
Logsden
Coun
City council fray over gas franchise revisions
The council revises the franchise in a special committee report and rewrites the original to satisfy legality. First reading and second reading by title only. bonuses altered by telegram from Byllesbye backers. Five vote for new figures, Monroe filibustered, Lambrith delays. Gas plant costs projected at 60000 to 100000 dollars, with city gains asserted.
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Elso
On & Councl
Byllesbye
Artinn
Monroe
J. L. Lambrith
Contested Summerville Election Faces Legal Challenge
In Summerville the wet faction led by Mr McRae plans to contest the recent city election alleging improper conduct and invalid results. Polls ran 10 to 4 and the new council is accused of taking office while the contestion hinges on legality and potential seat removals.
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Summerville
McRae
Ilegal
Ukuse
Turkish Troops Rush to Adana as Bedouin Revolt Spreads
Reports say twenty thousand Turkish troops were ordered to Adana Syria to quell a Beduin revolt with eight American citizens reportedly robbed and held up during the unrest. The situation escalates as regional tensions rise and international concerns grow.
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Syria
Jerusalem
Adana
Rebe
Woman Striker Killed in Chicago Garment Strike
A Chicago garment strike turned deadly when detective Weinicki, leading a police detail escorting strikebreakers, was shot at by a mob after being overwhelmed. Dee Prain and Mark Lingenicz were among those involved as the crowd surged, a bystander reported.
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Chicago
Dee. Prain
Mark Lingenicz
Weinicki
Wealnkck
Stoner
Welnick
Mine Disaster and Rescue Efforts At Leyden Colorado
Explosions trap a dozen miners in the Leyden mine near Denver. Fire crews rush to reach the lower level as rescue gear arrives. Names of entombed men listed. conditions worsen with aftermath damp and dangerous fumes. Authorities expect slow progress until equipment arrives. Another mine at Tacoma Virginia reported all nine bodies recovered identified. Negotiations between engineers and railroad managers stalled over wage increases under the Erdman act. officials in Washington expected to respond.
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Denver Tran
Leyden
Colo
Denver Tramway
Frank Merrick
John Alderating
Lewis Merrick
Leane Jones
George Sabatchisis
EM Davy
Frank Vatira
No. 2
Den
Virginia
Norton
Dee
Green
Tacoma
Ttme
Eangineera
Western Railroads
Washington
Lotomoilys Brotherhood
Knapp
Interstate Frce Commission
O'Neil
Coms
Chicago
Neers
Floods inundate Spanish towns and threaten famine
Spanish towns in the lower provinces are submerged by floods. Dispatches report washed away crowns and a danger of famine in Serene Seamora Corruna and other cities as relief efforts mobilize.
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Barcelona
Spain
Serene Seamora
Corruna
Passenger wreck halts eastbound train near Sulli van Gulch
Details recount the Soo Spokane Portland Limited derailment near Sulivan Gulch and the delayed trains. The Portland wreck spared passengers. engineer Robertson and fireman Robinson suffered injuries while crews escaped serious harm.
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Sullivan's Gulch
Sco-Spokane
la Grande
Grande
Portland
Soo-Spokane
Soo-Spokane-Portland Limited
Sullivan Gulch
Willamette River
Southern Pacific
George A. Robertson
Robert Robinson
Ertson
Robinson
Young volunteers donate skin grafts for George Heff
Many city youths contribute skin sections for chest wounds of George Heff, a seriously burned youth. Dr Underwood performs the grafts by a freezing process, claiming the operation is painless and that donors report no ill effects. Heff shows satisfactory recovery progress beyond the chest wounds.
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George Heff
Underwood
Mr. Her
Society man pressured in bold blackmail plot in Washington
Wealthy Washington society man Henry Rosenthal was lured to a Cairo apartment by Mrs. James Knott and James Altay Armstrong who showed him compromising photographs and demanded 4000 under threat of publication. Armstrong and Knott were arrested after Rosenthal alerted police.
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Washington
Cairo
Henry Rosenthal
James Knott
James Altay Armstrong
Husbend
Rosenthal
Prisoners Await Judge in Juvenile Court Behalf
Four youths, two boys and two girls, are in custody awaiting Judge Henry of the Juvenile court. The girls likely will be sent to the Good Shepherds home while the boy's case will be handled differently, though specifics are unclear.
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Tou
Lerday
Henry
Good Sheppards
Seventeen on Time Delights Commuters
Seventeen on Time reports the No 17 passenger train arriving on schedule for the first time in many moons. The last eastbound mall departed on time last night, a peculiar occurrence amid recent irregularities on the railroad.
Bond Buyers Quit Business in Oregon
Bond buyers from H. Rolling & Sons of Denver warn that Oregon counties may tax separately under a new constitutional amendment. They say withdrawal by one firm could trigger a wave of exits, disrupting municipal securities and delaying improvements. The issue may go to the state supreme court for testing if the amendment stands.
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Cidea
Oregon
la Grande
H. Rolling & Sons
Denver
Supreme Court
Allred Family Eyes Move to Grand Junction
Mr. Allred from Grand Junction Colorado arrives in the valley seeking a better condition. He has visited the Grande Ronde before and believes its beauty may lure him to permanent residence.
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Mr. Allred
Grand J Colo
A. W. Allred
Grand Junction
Colorado
Pullman Porters Seek Wages Increase Across West
Three thousand Pullman car porters on western lines petitioned the company for a wage raise from 88 1 2 cents per day to a flat monthly salary of 45 to 60 dollars. They cite high living costs and urge swift action.
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Pullman
Chicago
West
Best Manufacturing signs seven harvesters for next year
H A Caldwell of Best Manufacturing places seven combined harvesters orders for delivery in the valley and prairie regions of eastern Oregon with La Grande as eastern Oregon headquarters. Prospects of a big crop next year boost demand for farming machinery.
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Re. H. A. Caldwell
Best Manufacturing Company
la Grande
Oregon
Licenses Granted Amid Cash Tucked Away In Coffers
In the Meantime, applicants’ money is tucked away in coffers while licenses are granted. A purported action is noted, with the phrase Tonight OX Five suggesting a schedule. The text is garbled but implies official approvals and hidden funds.
City Council Shuts Near Beer Saloons Tonight
Five licenses were voted on but no consent reached on any, leaving near beer saloons closed tonight. The city holds certified checks while council reconvenes next Wednesday to decide licenses and enforce an immediate liquor sales halt at unlicensed establishments.
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Dealera Nn
Goft
Inez
Julius Fisher
George B. Goode
U Wirked Lottes
Grant Lincolme
Chris Wright
Remillard
Wade
Inlgpaght
Remonstrance Plan Enacted By City Council
A council resolution requires taxpayers to appear in person to remonstrate against proposed improvements. It aims to curb petition signing abuses while allowing representatives to speak for others. Also announced bids for a bond issue of 10 000 and a pavement contract bid was rejected with check returned.
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Fir Street
Warren Construction Company
Officers to Wear Uniforms Despite Chief’s Doubt
A resolution passed last night orders the police force to wear full uniforms after February first. The chief of police supports enforcement in principle but regrets the mandate, while patrolmen night officers and the pound master will debut in the regalia.
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