American trade on decline amid foreign boycott visible
The state department releases reports showing a widespread boycott against U S goods with South China Singapore and Britain cited as radical promoters. Major losses hit Singer Sewing Machine and American Tobacco while other foreign trade suffer. Chinese commissioners depart for Germany to study the country. Fifty suffrage delegates confront a House committee demanding authority.
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Scripps News
State Department
South China
Singapore
United States
Singer Sewing Machine Company
American Tobacco Company
German arms shipment seized by Chinese government
Pekin reports that Gene Yarkhand in Chinese Turkestan received two cannons 1000 carbines 200 shells and over a million rounds of ammunition from Germany. Custom officers seized the shipment and notified the government.
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Scripps News
Pekin
Gene Yarkhand
Chinese Turkestan
Germany
Missionary to Return for Shanghai Church Mission
Delaware Ohio Feb 15 Rishon pesentora of the Methodist Episcopal church at Shanghai will sail for this country in March and reach San Francisco about April 1 It is expected that he will join the missions before sailing. Geneve Ind Feb 15 Ed Gates and Lee Howard were blown to fragments by the explosion of 1600 quarts of nitroglycerin at the Hercules Torpedo company this afternoon. Barlin Feb 16 Emperor William left today to attend the funeral of King Christian of Norway.
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Scripps News Association
Delaware
Ohio
Rishon Pesentora
Methodist Episcopal Church
Shanghi
San Francisco
Geneve
Ind
Ed Gates
Lee Howard
Hercules Torpedo Company
Barlin
William
Christain
Norway
Stockton Tragedy In Poisoning Case Claims Two Daughters
In Stockton California J Barnett and his two daughters died from a suspected ptomainal poisoning. Mrs Barnett and nurse Mrs Hartlet are ill. Barnett died at the hospital this morning and one child died last Saturday with the second child dying yesterday. Coroner investigates and autopsy set for today. No foods reportedly eaten by the family recently.
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Scripps News Association
Stockton
Cal
J. Barnett
Barnett
Hartlet
Oregon Trust and Savings Bank of La Grande Formed
A new bank named Oregon Trust and Savings Bank of La Grande was organized with capital stock of 50,000 largely subscribed by local and eastern investors. It aims to open in about thirty days with officers to be decided soon. Portlaud reports the See America First convention opened this afternoon with Governor Chamberlain and others speaking.
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Oregon Trust and Savings Bank of
la Grande
Srong
Scripps News Association
America First
Chamberlain
H. J. Calte
Goni
Arcial Club
Fisher Harris
Salt Lake
Boston Fire Chief William T. 5 Passes En Route to Alarm
Boston reports Chief William T. 5 of the fire department died from heart disease while en route to a fire. He had served as chief since 1862.
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Scripps News Association
Boston
William T. 5
Standard Oil declares $15 per share dividend
New York reports the Standard Oil Company declares a dividend of $15 a share matching last year. Chicago markets note Wheat opening at 85, closing 84% and corn at ABM opening, 43% close, oats opening B04 closing 29% as reported by Scorippa News Association.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Standard Oil Company Today
Scorippa News Association
Chicago
Ex-Deputy Davis Sentenced for Embezzling County Funds
Ex deputy C. P. Davis, former chief deputy in Umatilla County, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and fined 8400 after a grand jury indictment and a trial that spanned over two weeks. He was convicted of embezzling 4200 dollars of county funds.
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Uderipps News Association
Pandieton
Sharif C. P. Davis
Umatilla County
Evita
Blakely
Taylor
Dadis
Davia
Sheriffs Indictmant
Pat Grove case to be given to jury tonight in Omaha
The Pat Grove robbery and kidnapping trial proceeds with jury deliberation expected tonight in Omaha. Prosecutors say Grove robbed Edward Curlahy of 25000 and abducted Curlahy's son. Also reported: Stephen Fellows and Jacob Hauser were executed for murder earlier today at the local gallows.
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Scripps News Asociation
Omaha
Pat Grove
Edward Curlahy
Tade
Scripps News Association
Ebeneburg Pa
Stephen Fellows
Jacob Hauser
Grout Court Proceedings Open With Multiple Jury Actions
In Grand Canyon area court, D. H. Lindsay sues Grande Rondo Lumber for 20000 in damages as jury goes out at 10:20 and returns at 2:00 for further instructions. A. F. Turner case settles on larceny by bailee. Grand jury returns true bill. State v William Smith on assault without a dangerous weapon proceeds with jurors selected: C E Sherman J M Murphy A H Parsons E A Kilpack John Hall G D Simmons J M Hiltz W Randall T M Rockman W E Evans E L Halley A T Hill.
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D. H. Lindsay
Grande Rondo Lumber Company
A. F. Turner
Wm. Smith
C. E. Sherman
J. M. Murphy
A. H. Parsons
E. A. Kilpack
John Hall
G. D. Simmons
J. M. Hiltz
Wm. Randall
T. M. Rockman
W. E. Evans
E. L. Halley
A. T. Hill
Concessions Receipts From Lewis and Clark Fair Totals
The Telegram lists receipts from various concessions at the Lewis and Clark fair led by American Inn at 77 611 25 dollars and Y M G A 37 865 72. Bis mark 41 048, Voney 27 257, Kruse 27 000, health food 7 580, Carnival of Venice 29 567, Trixie 24 961, labour 25 008, Gay Parce 20 000, Homer Davenport 10 828, Darkness and Dawn 5 608, Klondike 6 000, balloon 2 226, chates 12 864, Filipinos 15 626, mirror maze 5 527, Walter Reed Optical Co 24 500, concessions expense 6 126. Total receipts 969 260 81 with exposition taking 154 075 93 and a variable percentage.
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American Inn
Bismark
Voney's
Kruse's
Trixie
Labour
Boy clinging to a cornstalk as stalk grows faster
Southern Kansas reports a boy aloft a corn stalk unable to descend while rescue crews, three men with axes, struggle to cut the stalk. The child subsists on green corn as wind and height threaten freezing exposure. balloon rescue is discussed.
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Kansas
Topeka
Official White House kiss at wedding sparked by list
Washington reports the official kissing at the White House wedding has a fixed protocol. Longworth warned guests not to expect a kiss from the bride, and Surgeon General Rixie joined in urging restraint to prevent disease. The limited list includes the bride and groom’s immediate family and a few close friends.
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Scrippe Newn Association
Washington
White House
Longworth
Rixie
Nick
Alice
Officials On Stand Today In Immunity Testimony
Chicago February 5 officials of the packing companies testified to immunity promised if Garfielda demands for information were granted. Scituate Massachusetts February 15 the steamship Devonian from Liverpool ran ashore off here with four passengers aboard and a crew of 35. About a dozen sailors returning from Europe where a cargo of batteries had been taken. Devonian floated at high tide and proceeded to Boston with all hands safe.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Packing Companies Today
Garfielda
Scrippa Newa Association
Scituate
Masa
Liverpool
Europe
Boston
Boycott Discussion in House Foreign Affairs Panel
Washington February 165 The House foreign affairs subcommittee discussed the Chinese boycott with State Department witness Chief Glork Denby. Denby has years of experience in China with his father who served in government. The hearing touched on how prices affect China trade and diplomatic relations.
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Serious News Association
Washington
House On Foreign Affairs
Glork Denby
State Department
Den
China
Father
Ister Ee
Senators Discuss Railroad Rates With Pratidant
Washington February 16. Senators Smoot Aldrich and Alison discussed railroad rates with the Pratidant this morning. The discussion touched on policy proposals and opposition views, with no decisive action announced.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Smoot
Aldrich
Alison
Pratidant
Belora
Fire at Atlas Geant Works Causes $100000 Loss
A major blaze today at the Atlas Geant Company's cement works in Hannibal Missouri caused about 100000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Scripps News Association
Hannibal, Mo
Atlas Geant Company
Oregon Warship Repairs Delayed at Puget Sound
Scripps News Association reports the Oregon will face delays upon arrival at Puget Sound from the Asiatic station due to extensive alterations. A careful survey and a needs report are needed before authorization for improvements, possibly requiring a special congressional appropriation.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Oregon
Puges Sound
Asiatic Station
Navy Department
House Naval
Congress
Hotel Proprietor Shot by Wife in Pomona
Harry Stants owner of the Paging hotel in Pomona was shot and fatally wounded by his wife last night. The revolver was said to be furnished by an unknown person. The woman is in jail.
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Scripps News Association
Pomona
Cal
Harry Stants
St Louis Fire Destroys Wholesale District Buildings
A fire in the wholesale district of St Louis early today caused about one hundred thousand dollars in damage. Fire crews worked to contain the blaze as authorities investigated its cause.
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Scrippa News Association
St. Louis
Mail Train Wreck Near Lancaster in Morning Collision
A mail train on the Pennsylvania railroad collided with a freight near Lancaster Pennsylvania this morning. The impact caused a terrible smash up and debris was burning. Several cars were derailed and fire spread along the track. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as investigators began to assess the damage and determine causes.
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Scrippe News Association
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad
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