Currey resigns from La Grande Commercial Club
Fred B. Currey resigns as publicity and commercial manager of the La Grande Commercial Club to take a higher post at the Hot Lake Sanatorium. He will oversee the information bureau and continue public relations efforts for the northwest, while the club and Fair Association must find replacements.
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Fred B. Currey
Commercial Club
Hot Lake Sanator
Gab
Currey
Cheb’ Losey
la Grande Loges
Fair Association
la Grande
World's largest cherry orchard planned in San Joaquin county
Promoters of Hewitt ranch Farmington plan a cooperative to plant a vast cherry orchard and grove next fall. A stock company will pool output proceeds to be used by officers chosen by stockholders. The project aims to boost cherry farming and capitalize on early market ripening.
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Stockton, Call
San Joaquin County
Hewitt Ranch
Farmington
Steamship Bre peste Encounters Turtle Swarm at Sea
From Galveston on March 9 Captain Evanstor reports the steamship Bre peste escaped serious damage after a herd of armored sea turtles weighed up to a thousand pounds blocked its route from Newark. The ship slowed and maneuvered around the mars.
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Galveston
Evanstor
Newark
Mars
Elizabeth Dunham Weds Georg William Haines in City Ceremony
In York on a March day, Miss Elizabeth Meredith Dunham daughter of the late ex senator and Mrs T C Dunham married Georg William Haines in a city ceremony. The bride wore an antique lace veil once worn at the court of Mary Antoinette and the groom wore a white satin vest once worn by his grandfather William A Haines at his own wedding.
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York
Elizabeth Meredith Dunham
Senate
T. C. Dunham
Georg William Haines
Mary Antoinette
William A. Haines
Wellington avalanche inquiry to probe cause and verdict
Coroner Snyder will question survivors and Great Northern officials next week over the Wellington train wreck. The inquiry will focus on why passengers were not moved after guides refused. As 62 bodies have been recovered, the verdict could label the crash an act of God or blame negligence, affecting damage claims.
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Seattle
Wellington
Snyder
Great Northern
Striking Crowd In Philadelphia Faces Police Withdrawal
Report notes a nationwide sympathy strike waning as Philadelphia strikers show signs of fatigue. Police presence decreases and early indications suggest the crisis may be easing.
Suffragettes Converge on Albany Legislature in Bold Protest
A large suffrage protest fills Albany as delegates from across New York converge on the state capitol. From afternoon into night they press for a constitutional amendment removing the word male from the state constitution, while antis demand no vote for women amid heated public hearings.
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Empire State
Albany
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Assembly
Traina
Cara
State Federation backs nationwide strike sympathy action
Newcastle Pa March 9 The State Federation of Labor today passed a resolution favoring a nationwide strike in sympathy with Philadelphia strikers. A state wide strike was expected, but the move toward a nationwide strike came as a surprise.
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Newcastle
Philadelphia
Miners Face Wage Demands Rejected by Operators
ipctonati Karch X Mine operators of the Eastern and ldale states today refused the demands of the miners for an increase at wages and an eight hour day. A strike is expected as the result.
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Ipctonati
Karch X
Ldale
Taft Cannon Misunderstanding Sparks Light Humor
In Washington on March 9 Taft’s official family laughs at a miscommunication with Speaker Cannon. The President phoned to say he would pass the Capitol in ten minutes to take Cannon for a ride, but Cannon waited 25 minutes, Taft did not appear, and no explanation followed.
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Washington
Taft
Cannon
Capitol
Easter Hats Parade as Cheaper This Season
New York March 9 fashion notes show milliners offering Easter bonnets in a gorgeous array at lower prices than last year. Affordable styles suit modest tastes, while faddists still find bold and costly creations for those who crave extravagant headgear.
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New York
Philadelphia Strikers Hold Out As City Sees Limited Disorder
Philadelphia reports that 12,000 Baldwin Locomotive Works workers struck in the afternoon while radical union leaders refuse to call the general strike a failure. The crisis is seen as past as authorities note reduced police presence and a riot from strikebreakers last night resulted in five men and a girl shot.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadephia
Two Boys Sentenced in Pelts Theft Case
Before Juvenile Judge Henry today two youngsters faced charges of stealing pelts and furs from A. Masterson. Henry Welmer pleaded guilty and received a term in reform school while his older brother Joe Welmer was found not guilty and released.
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Henry
A. Masterson
Henry Welmer
Joe Welmer
Tom Loyd Expedition Sets Sights On Mt McKinley Ascent
Advices from Alaska say the Tom Loyd expedition plans a climb of Mt McKinley this week or next to test the feasibility of reaching the summit. The party left Fairbanks last December establishing a base for supplies. W H McPhee and Dave Potrea have bet 6600 that some climbers reach the summit before July. Members include Loyd Robert Horm W B Taylor Charles McGonigle C B Davidson and William Lloyd, who will not take part in the actual ascent.
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Seattle
Alaska
Tom Loyd
Mt. McKinley
Fairbanks
Cook
Loyd
Plant Largest Orchard Planned for La Salle County
Texas aims for a huge fruit project in La Salle county, spanning 4600 acres or more. Promoters plan to meet soon to advance the endeavor. The plan includes pears apples peaches limes oranges lemons and figs with nearly 1000 acres for figs and about 600 acres for berries and vegetables.
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San Antonio
Texas
la Salle
Gill Wins Seattle Mayor Seat in Plurality Victory
Hiram Gill elected mayor of Seattle by a plurality of 1800 votes as Republicans lost money. Voters backed Charter amendments for a semi commission form of government, with Gill running on a wide open platform and prevailing yesterday.
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Seattle
Hiram ©. Gill
Gill
Wool to Broadcast Mu. gérie Appearance Today
G B. Wool serves as host for the mu. gérie program aired today. The show features Wool presenting segments and commentary.
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G B. Wool
Mu. Gérie
Asin Die
Sean
Peary Criticized by Senate Panel Over North Pole Claims
Representative Macon of Arkansas labeled Peary's North Pole narrative a stretch of the imagination after reviewing his travels. The House Subcommittee on Naval Affairs voted unanimously not to act on measures honoring Peary until verifiable proof is provided. Macon cited Arctic authorities suggesting 7 miles daily is a high speed, contradicting Peary's 26 mile daily claim.
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Washington
House
Peary
North “Pole
Macon
Arkansas
Cook
Cape Bartlett
Macon Yuld
Arctic
Freight to Move Regularly In Transit Switch
Freight traffic will resume on regular schedule as Southern Pacific and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company move stalled freight with dispatch. Some cars have already begun moving and more shipments are to follow.
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Southern Pacific
Pian World Convention Speakers Include John Wanamaker
Washington hosts the Pian World Convention from March 9 with discussion topics on the Sunday School in all its branches. Notable speaker John Wanamaker, merchant prince, is listed among participants.
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Washington
Hmien
Weace
John Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
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