Expunging Willett Speech Clears House Debate Record
The House adopted the committee report to expunge Rep Willett’s January 19 excoriation of President Roosevelt, holding free speech in debate must be tempered by decorum. The panel warned against personal abuse while preserving congressional critique of officials and acts. Nashville also notes a separate murder-disqualification hearing in the Carmack case.
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Leprosy Fear Prompts Chicago Laundry Probe
Chicago authorities announce a forthcoming investigation of Chinese laundries after reports from Paterson New Jersey that leprosy germs were spread via clothing mouth-sprinkled by laundries. The health board aims to inspect practices at laundries in the city.
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Three Escape from Vale Jail in Oregon
Three inmates Gus Johnson Jim Lloyd and C A Johne cut wires and left Vale Oregon after breaking jail They had been jailed for cracking a Nyasa safe and were later captured in Portland Posses search the area while Oregon churches plan a welcoming ovation for Dr Conwell at White Temple and a lecture at First Baptist Church.
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Local option bill shifts fight to Idaho Senate
In Boise on January 27 the local option bill moved from the house to the senate where liquor interests press a final challenge. Democrats saved the measure with 44 to 4 on final passage though a resubmission vote showed 25 to 27. Five Democrats voted against resubmission, signaling a tough Senate fight. A crowd cheered the bill’s passage and a new constitutional bond measure for Capitol funding was introduced alongside a fourth direct primary bill.
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Gillilan Chosen President as Summerville Conference Opens
Bishop Edwin H. Hughes attends the La Grande district annual conference at Summerville with a vast turnout of church and educational leaders. J. B. Gillian of La Grande elected president. L. H. Knox of Huntington named secretary treasurer. Morning talks focus on Evangelism and Christian literature as sessions proceed.
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Three Deaths in Accident in Cheyenne Wyoming
Three deaths were confirmed in a wreck near Duna last night when Union Pacific westbound No. 5 derailed. A man a woman and a Hute girl were killed and no names were released. Etta Foley of Cheyenne, en route from Chicago, may have been in the vicinity but is not listed among the injured. officials expect the train to La Grande later tonight.
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Olympia Passes Anti Race Track Bill in House
Olympia January 27. Ole Hanson’s anti race track bill passed the house by a large majority after Olson delivered a 30 minute speech describing gambling ruin and social decay. Samuel Morrix At Imbler arrived to transact business amid the high tension of the session.
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SAE CRACKERS AT AMITY ORE IN BANK STOLEN STAMPS
Amity Oregon January 27. Bandits cracked a local bank safe stealing stamps valued at 326 dollars. They failed to drill through the vault wall despite hundreds of dollars in cash and jewelry inside. Arcene Maxsey was departing to notify an undertaker of a friend's death when a robber halted him before the others fled. The robbers fled town on a hand car.
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Oscreve Takes Oath as Governor in Olympia
Osrove took the oath of office in Olympia with Chief Justice Hudkin officiating. He returned to his private car and will depart for Paso Robles Friday, planning to attend a house warming at the executive mansion tomorrow.
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Philadelphia Auto Show Opens Tonight at Second Regiment Armory
The Eleventh annual Quaker City Auto Show, under the Automobile Trade Association of Philadelphia, opens at the Second Regiment Armory on Broad and Susquehanna with expansive space and elaborate decorations. The event runs through February 2.
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Oregon Legislature Advances Tax Emergency Measure
Salem, Jan 27. The emergency tax measure moved by a joint committee on assessment and taxation is set for special consideration tomorrow morning and is likely to pass both houses and await the governor's signature. The plan includes an emergency equalization board to address irregularities in the current tax assessment and apportionment system.
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Kaiser's Birthday Observed by German Embassy in Washington
The German embassy in Washington marks the 50th anniversary of the German Empire with a flag bearing the imperial eagle. Embassy staff and several prominent Germans in Washington will be entertained at dinner tonight to celebrate.
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Four Kendall Children Die in Dunbar Fire
Four Kendall children perished in a Bres Kendall home fire when a kerosene pie heater ignited flames early today. Kendall and his wife were seriously injured after leaping from a window to escape. The blaze began during the night, trapping the youngsters inside.
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