Oregon House chooses Jerry P. Rusk speaker
Salem reports Jerry P. Rusk of Joseph elected speaker of the Oregon House by a 4 to 22 vote. Ben Selling of Portland named Senate president, with Bowerman position fading as Rusk gains support from Multnomah and Eastern Oregon blocs.
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Ore
Jerry P. Rusk
Joseph
Union
Wallowa
Oregon House
Eaton
Thompson
Ben Selling
Portland
Senate
Jay Bowerman
Lowerman
Oregon
Buchanan
Douglas County
House
Parrett
Washington County
Bowerman
Rusk
Donre
Multnomah
Sweeping Measures Planned for Oregon Legislature
Salem Oregon January 9 report notes that the twenty sixth state session opens with plans for broad reforms. Proposals include physical valuation of railroads proportional representation a state corporation commission and a highway program aimed at making Oregon a good roads state within ten years. The panel doubts whether the legislature will be as radical as voters in November though no corporation laws weakening the initiative system are expected to pass.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Bank Failure Sparks Depositors as Doors Open in New York
In New York a bank failure triggers large crowds and rapid cash payouts. J. P. Morgan directs Equitable Trust to take over Madison Trust while Morgan assumes obligations at Nine teenth and Twelveth wards. Big banks pledge support and access to cash, with three hundred people lined up before opening.
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New York
Wall Street
Carnegie Trust
J. P. Morgan
Equitable Trust Company
Madison Trust Company
Morgan
Ward
Morgan & Co. Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Standard Oil
Western Oregon Man Emerges If Rusk Wins Presidency
The passage notes Bowerman's defeat shifts the presidency toward a western Oregon figure, contingent on the election outcome for Rusk. It signals political risk and a change in leadership alignment depending on the result.
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Bowerman
Oregon
Rusk
AEROPLANES DAMAGED BY RAIN IN SAN FRANCISCO
Rain halted the aviation meet in San Francisco and caused heavy damage to over a dozen aeroplanes. Open hangars exposed aircraft to moisture causing loosened joints and wing damage. Glenn Curtiss and Brookings Parmaltees models reported harm.
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San Francisco
Glenn Curtiss
Coast saved small fleet of strangers in mock war
In a navy game a defender force of seven cruisers intercepted sixteen battleships en route to Guantanamo. Rear Admiral Stan tion announced the intercept saved the Atlantic seaboard from attack in a dramatic wave of simulated hostilities.
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Washington
Jan
Tion
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Atlantic
Horses killed in fencing accident in valley
Two horses owned by Fred Gaskell sired by Al Kinney were killed this afternoon when a herd tangled with a wire fence. Three other horses were badly injured and may arrive at the scene. Dr Chariton was summoned but found the two animals dead on arrival.
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Fred Gaskell
al Kinney
New Contest Rules Cut Collusion in U S Land Office
The land office announces Feb 7 1911 reforms to contest rules reducing costs and eliminating professional locators. New process requires a qualified contestant, sworn non collusion, and a summons that can be served by hand registered mail or newspaper publication with notice sent by registered mail to the land office and defendant.
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United States Land Offices
C. R. Eberhard
Land Office
Terrific Wind Storm Pounds Pacific Coast
A gale sweeps from northern California to British Columbia today, with 56 mph winds and heavy rain. Vessels seek shelter, wires are down in Northern Washington, Seattle reports 60 mph gusts, and Portland sees blinding rain as a cold snap follows.
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Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
California
British Columbia
Pacific
Washington
Seattle
Alaska
Dope Story Dispute Sparks Proposed Rematch
Chicago reports Peeved at doping allegations around Jim Jeffries Reno bout, Johnson offers to meet in a return battle to prove the dope yarn false, seeking a fair purse. Legal procedural notes compare to Oregon contest practices and outline notice, testimony, and cost rules.
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Chicago
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Johnson
Jim
Mrs J M Selder laid to rest after Portland death
Funeral services for Mrs. J M Selder wife of County Commissioner Selder were held Sunday in Cove. The body came from Portland where she died Friday morning. A large turnout of friends and acquaintances who shared years with the couple attended.
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Cove
Jan
J. M. Selder
Selder
Portland
Court Rules on Fees for Testimony and Examinations
The excerpt states that the defendant bears no fees for taking testimony or attorney need when preparing original papers. Each party pays for direct and cross examinations of their own witnesses. Noting motions objections and exceptions costs fall on the filing party. Only minor changes occur in extended or tight cross examinations.
Fire on Steamer Flyer Discovered in Forward Hold
On the day’s first trip to Tacoma the steamer Flyer suffered a fierce fire in the forward hold. Passengers remained calm as the vessel returned to Seattle with heavy smoke. A fireboat subdued the flames and no injuries were reported.
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Seattle
Flyer
Tacoma
Washington Legislature Opens Busy Session In Olympia
The Washington legislature convened in Olympia for its biennial session with major topics planned. Proposals include curbing court contempt punishments, reestablishing Supreme Court justice nominations by direct vote, expanding primary election provisions, and labor measures such as an eight hour day for women and child labor restrictions. Employers compensation acts for damages are also under discussion following mayoral meetings in Seattle.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington State
Ite
Gilliam
Seattle Star
Tseng
Supreme Court
Washington
Seattle
Ippis Ntors
Balloon 9 Lost in Skies Over Eastern States Lookout
The balloon St. Louis No. 4 sailed yesterday and is believed blown toward Pennsylvania. Officials request all eastern states to watch for it. Pilot Conah Hulburt and aide Pant McCullough were aboard with seven days of provisions.
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St. Louis
Jan
Pennsylvania
Conah Hulburt
Pant Mc Cullough
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