Chamberlain Resigns to Become U S Senator
Salem February 28 Governor George E Chamberlain resigns to become United States senator effective midnight February 28 He boards a Portland bound car and plans to go to Washington to be sworn in March 5 Benson assumed office Monday and the resignation is filed with the secretary of state for record.
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Portland
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Taft
Benson
Chamberlain
United States
Death at Park Cottage Grove Opens Grim Discovery
Children in Cottage Grove find a body in a park area with a severed neck and a ruined scene. The gruesome discovery begins an investigation as authorities search for missing details and a possible suspect.
Central Oregon to Be Tapped by New Deschutes Rail Line
Harriman agents report a Deschutes river route to Bend with a connection to the Shasta division extending toward Kla math Falls. Secretary Grafield's approval expected by next Thursday to start the $40 million project. The line would link San Francisco to the Columbia River and open Central Oregon to broader traffic.
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Tennessee Governor Patterson testifies in Carmack murder case
Nashville February 27 Governor Patterson of Tennessee testified as a witness in the trial of Col Duncan Cooper accused of participation in the murder of Senator Carmack. The proceedings centered on Cooper's alleged role and surrounding events with Patterson detailing observations from the case.
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Roosevelt Praises California Reception of His Suggestions
President Roosevelt said Californians met his efforts to curb anti-Japanese sentiment with pleasant reception. He cited the response as a memorable part of his Washington visit on February 27.
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Washington
Roosevelt
World Congress Called by Roosevelt to Conserve Resources
Roosevelt invites nations to a world conference on natural resource conservation to be held in The Hague in September. The plan proposes joint governance with individual governments maintaining large forest reserves under their supervision. Congress debated the proposal as officials weigh potential official action and international participation.
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Woodmen Meeting In Portland With Nekner And Ticknell
General Organizer Nekner of Portland attends a Woodmen of the World meeting and invites members to an interesting evening. Organizer F R Ticknell of Portland is also present and will meet Veith. Attendees are urged to arrange to come tonight.
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Woodmen of the World
F. R. Ticknell
Statehood Bill a Dead One for New Mexico Arizona
Washington reports show the statehood fight for New Mexico and Arizona is effectively abandoned in the Senate today with little momentum or support remaining.
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Hood
New Mexico
Arizona
Special Session Hopes Remote Drifting From Salem
Secretary of State Penson said a special session seems unlikely and may not be called. If it occurs, some members want to rename the full 20 days but Penson hesitates to issue the call, fearing a flood of new bills.
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Penson
Benson
Lawmakers Move to Permit Gambling in Homes in Washington
In Olympia the senate debated the criminal code. An amendment by Grayvee of Byekane would allow gambling at private residences and apartments, effectively overturning current laws. Potts backed changes to bucket shop provisions and stock dealings while a separate bid sought anti taproom restrictions.
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Senate
Grayvee
Byekane
Potts
Bonds Were Never Collected
Forfeited bonds totaling thousands of dollars that should have gone to the county treasury years ago were found buried in the county clerk’s files in the city by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry. He said only a laborious search will reveal the exact amount and that much of the debt is now time barred by the statute of limitations.
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State Road Suit Idaho Oregon Congress Urges Improvement
Idaho and Oregon pressed for railway improvement through a people’s initiative. The call seeks Governor’s involvement with Gregen in appointing a commission to advance rail construction across states.
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Artise
Idaho
Oregon
Decorations at Bika dance provide Elks display for all
The same decorations from the 224 Elks dance will be used for the Monday dancing school affair. Non Elks may view the hall’s loveliness as the decorations are showcased. The event is public with a push for excellent music.
Taft leaves New York for Washington with party
President elect Taft and wife depart New York for Washington escorted by two secret service agents. They will be guests of W. J. Boardman in Washington for a period beginning in March.
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Taft
Secret Service
Washington
W. J. Boardman
Mareh
One-Day Union County Teachers Meeting Draws Many Educators
Seventy teachers gathered for a large one day program in Union County with out of town speakers from three counties. E B Conklin Ontario Baker City and B Landers Pendleton joined local principal Hockenberry and the La Grande faculty in a session focused on manual training literature and curriculum improvements. The program featured Milton's Paradise Lost and remarks on modifying course content and the value of ideals with the event concluding that evening.
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la Grande
Stella Ingle
N. J. Mansager
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