Packers and Dawes Cite Immunity Promise in Packer Case
Krauthof testified about alleged immunity assurances by Commissioner Garfield to the packers. Charles Dawes recalled a Chicago Club conference where Garfield supposedly promised confidentiality and that disclosures would not harm the packers. Other witnesses echoed similar testimony.
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Scrippa News Association
Chicago
Krauthof
Garfield
Packers
Commission of Labor and Commerce
Charles CG. Dawes
Dawes
Wold
Hepburn rate bill section gives Commerce Commission rate power
In the House today the most important part of the Hepburn rate bill is a four section granting the Commerce Commission authority to establish just and remunerative rates. The measure does not grant initial rate making powers.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Commerce Commission
Railway chiefs seek to avert Great Northern strike
In St Paul E E Clark, head of the railway conductors, works to head off a threatened walkout on the Great Northern and Union Pacific after wage talks broke down. Hill ordered officials to refuse any raise. About four thousand workers would be affected.
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Scripps News Association
St. Paul
Jan
E. E Clark
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Hill
Roosevelt shares dressmaker fittings before high society meetings
New York January reports Miss Roosevelt spent a busy day with her dressmaker finishing her trousseau. She plans to join Congressman Longworth this afternoon to meet Countess De Chambrin for the upcoming luncheon.
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Scripps News
New York
Roosevelt
Longworth
Countess de Chambrin
Grover Cleveland Speaks to Medical Society Assembly
Grover Cleveland arrives in Albany to address the state medical society and speaks to a joint legislative assembly. The event highlights his engagement with medical and legislative communities during the January 80 19 era.
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Scripta News Association
Albany
Grover Clevland
State
Medical Society
Governor Deneen Ends Railroad Passes for State Employees
Governor Deneen orders all state employees under his control to accept no more railroad passes. The directive, issued in Springfield, Idaho, bans future pass allowances.
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Scripps News Association
Springfield
Deneen
Murder Fear Grips San Francisco After Ensenada Mine Owners Die
The steamship Curaca brought word of the murder of two wealthy American mine owners near Ensenaddy by their Mexican guides. The victims were shot in the back and the guides have vanished.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Curaca
Ensenaddy
Johns in Salem Meets Western Oregon Republicans
Hon. C. A. Johns of Baker City has spent several days in Salem making warm contacts with Western Oregon Republicans. He leaves tonight for Eugene and plans to return to Salem for the Lincoln banquet.
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C. A. Johns
Baker City
City
Oregon
Eugene
Salem
Capital Journal
Federal building bill sparks La Grande interest
The La Grande post office and land office await federal action after a secretary of the treasury and a general building official review a $125,000 federal building bill. Senator Fulton’s measure aims to secure a suitable government site in La Grande, urging local attention to avoid losing federal offices. W S Grover, a Western Wovar Hose and Rubber Company clerk, has vanished, with a warrant for embezzlement issued for about $5,600. He was secretary treasurer of the Equitable Guarantee Company, which is also reported to be troubled by his disappearance.
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la Grande
Scripps News Asociation
San Francisco
W. S. Grover
Western Wovar Hose and Rubber Company
Grover
Equitable Guarantee Company
Lt A Leged
Sailors Shot After Language Barrier During Landing
Two British seamen were shot and killed in Royal Russia on January 30 after failing to halt when commanded in Russian. The incident occurred as they landed from the ship and could not understand the commands.
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Scripps News Association
Royal
Russia
Wreck in Southern Oregon Claims Fireman in Slip Prone Spill
Grants Pass January 30 a Southern Pacific passenger train No 16 crashed into a freight while slipping down a grade in the yard limits. Fireman J G Barger of Roseburg was killed and Engineer J W Crocker badly injured. The caboose was derailed and the dynamite car aboard did not explode. An investigation is under way with blame not yet fixed as officers note this clear stretch of track.
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Scripps News Association
Grants Pass
Southern Pacific
J. G. Barge
Roseburg
J. W. Crocker
Barger
Senator moves to drive out corporations from New Jersey
Senator Min introduces a resolution in the New Jersey legislature asking the attorney general to expel Standan and its subsidiaries from the state.
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Scrippin News Association
Trenton
N. J
Minturn
New Jersey
Standan
Moors Fire On Spanish Cruiser Infanta Isabelle
The Moors fired on the Spanish cruiser Infanta Isabelle in Manila cusing damage but injuring no crew members. A gunboat has been dispatched to inspect the vessel.
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Scripps News Association
Manila
Isabelle
Prisoners Burned as Fire Rages at Jail in Jial Ras
A jail in JIAL Ras Ga was badly damaged by fire last night. Five inmates suffered serious burns, with some injuries potentially fatal. Authorities believe prisoners started the blaze to facilitate an escape attempt.
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M'Ras
Telfar
Jall
Hold a Valencia Inquiry in Seattle
A Valencia inquiry in Seattle on January 30 heard testimony from Louis Allison a survivor who said calm seas after the wreck allowed boats to be launched if available He criticized both landing parties for not aiding the wreck and said Bunker was the only one to try aiding the stranded steamer Albert Willis a naval apprentice supported his statements Rev Horton questioned why incompetent seamen served on coast vessels and why life saving gear was poor A court demonstration showed life preservers with 20 pounds of lead simply floated despite government rules
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Scripps News Association
Seattle
Valencia
Louis Allison
Bunker
Allison
Albert Willis
Rev
Horton
Rate Regulation Debate Opens in House Committee
Washington January 50 The House sits as a committee of the whole to discuss rate regulation. Townsend denounces lobby influence and corporate interference with voting rights while urging swift railroad bill action and predicting public support for the measure.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
House
Townsend
Where is the Salvor
Victoria B C January 50 The steamer Salvor left Bamfield last night with Bun ter on board for this city and expected arrive today Lineman Lagan is going to get a crew of loose Indians and make an attempt to land at the wreck These Indians know the coast thoroughly and if possible they will ashore to pick up bodies At three o clock this afternoon the Salvor has not arrived and as the weather is thick it is believed she is at sea outside The tug Lorne is rushing toward the wreck with coffins and wounded officers
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Scripps News Association
Victoria
B.C
Salvor
Bamfield
Bunter
Lagan
Salor
Collision on Seaboard reported in South Carolina
The Seaboard and Air Line report a morning collision near Columbia South Carolina. Four trainmen were killed outright and others injured. A second report notes two additional deaths.
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Scrippe News Association
Norfolk
Ifleas
Seaboard and Air Line
Golumia
South Carolina
Judge rules property of part breed Indians tax exempt
United States judge Hunt ruled the government case against the treasurer of Missoula county in favor of the complainant. The treasurer attempted to tax property of half blood and quarter breed Indians on the Flathead Reservation but was stopped by an injunction. The ruling holds that property of part blood Indians, adopted by the tribes and living as Indians, is exempt from taxation.
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Scrippa News Asoctation
Holana
Mont
United States
Hunt
Missoula County
Flathead Reservation
Land purchase for ditch near Sunnyside schoolhouse
Wm Hannah and Mack Strackalford buy 19 acres near Freewater Oregon two miles south of Sunnyside schoolhouse for 600 dollars. They plan an underground ditch modeled after C G Rogos ditch and will begin work immediately.
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Freewater
Ore
Wm Hannah
Mack Strackalford
Sunnyside
Children Sent to School Here After Mother's Illness
Engineer John Hampson from La Grande brought his two daughters to Water St. Joseph's academy for the rest of the term. Mrs. Hampson is confined to St. Anthony's hospital, so the children came to stay with their mother’s family in this city.
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John Hampson
la Grande
St. Joseph's Academy
Trains Collision Near Columbia Park Polls Montana
A head end collision occurred one mile west of Columbia Park Montana between Great Northern and Northern Pacific passenger trains. Four people were killed including crew members and passengers. several others were seriously injured. Wreckage blocked lines and wires were down as investigators sought the cause and responsibility.
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Scrippy News Association
Spokane
Columbia Park
Mont
Great Mortiaen Mnelental Care Nn
Quinn
Thio
Bory
Mendelson Sentenced in Russia Loan Affair
MendelsHon, the German financier, was sentenced in connection with arranging a loan for the Russian government. He now lives in fear after hiring a bodyguard, though threats to his life persist.
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Rerippa News
Berlin
Mendleshon
Water Livestock Association Formed By Growers Group
Merged groups formed the Water Livestock Association with Murdo Meo named president. The new body unites Growers and the Livestock Association to oversee regional water use and livestock industry issues.
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el Ie i En Sa
Nn Livestock Association
The
Water Livestock Association
Murdo Meo
Boise bid call on large Western dam project work
Bids for the Deer Creek reservoir dam construction near Boise will be opened at 2 0 o clock Thursday in the office of Supervising Engineer Ross. Notable bidders include P Me Donnell N Sightags Duluth W A Rogers Bates Rogers Co Chicago W B Slick Salt Lake and Faris Po. Contracts worth 1 3 million dollars cover an attractive, highly competitive project.
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Boise
United Staten
Ross
Deer Creek
P. Me~Donnell
N. Sightags
Duluth
Minn
W. A. Rogers
Bates & Rogers Gogstryompany
Chicago
W. B. Slick
SH Sr
Salt Lake
Sam Kes
Faris & Po
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