Germany asserts right to protect interests in EHC
Berlin declares Germany will act to protect its interests in Mexico without reliance on the United States. Diaz alive but critical in Veracuz, with rumors of death and heavy mobilization of troops. ambassador clarifications and international denials circulate. Naval movements and equipment for 5000 troops reported across California. ships and manpower mobilizing toward the frontier as tension rises.
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Germany
EHC
Diaz
Berlin
United States
Mexico
Washington
San Antonio
de la Barre
Taft
Ian Eda Atiek Tha
Eee Wiliee
England
Bryce
Alexican
France
Paris
Foreign Office
Portland
Puget Sound Navy Yard
San Diego
Sacramento
United States Arsenal
Benicia
Forbes
Equipmeet
National Guard of California
Chicago
Denver
Leavenworth
La Grande Considers Reorganizing Commercial Club
A mass meeting of business leaders in La Grande decided to re establish a commercial club with a small tax on local businesses to fund it. Directors of the old club were asked to resign to aid the new group and a constitution will be drafted. An executive committee of Holmes Dunn Collier Currey and Wood will oversee the reorganization with a report due March 20 at the Commercial club rooms. The plan includes hiring a general worker to assist newcomers and oversee city visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Bualneas
Messrs
Fred J. Holmes
Chas, Dunn
John Collier
George,Currey
Mac Wood
Commercial Club
Meeting Sessions Aim for Concrete Results Endorsed
The discussion moved forward with no dissenting opinions, and the group completed the session with an emphasis on actions likely to yield tangible outcomes. The full board expressed confidence that the approved course will bring measurable progress.
Texas Sunday School Convention Opens in Fort Worth
Opening today with strong turnout the Texas Sunday School association begins a four day program featuring nationally known workers and broad discussions. A monster parade is planned for next Saturday with an expected 10 000 Sunday school pupils marching through Fort Worth streets.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Sunday School Association
Pendleton Set to Debate Fossil Winner Faces Pendleton
Pendleton high school will debate Fossil after Fossil defeated Weston last night. The topic is whether further material increases in the U S navy are desirable. Baker and Prineville remain in eastern Oregon division with a Baker win likely to face Fossil in Pendleton.
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Wheeler County High School
Fossil
Weston High
Pendleton
U. S. Navy
Oregon
Baker
Prin’ville
Wheeler County
Pendleton East
Oregonian
Snow Storm Hits Beaver Creek Pipeline Area
A telephone message from Ed Propeck, caretaker of the Beaver Creek pipeline intake 18 miles back in the hills, reports the heaviest snowstorm of the year in that region. In contrast, the valley 1200 feet below enjoyed delightful weather yesterday.
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Propeck
Beaver Creek
Penison Freed by Court
Circuit Judge Knowles directed the jury to acquit Ralph Atkinson in a case over a check cashed after its payment was stopped. The check, issued by Al Puckette to Atkinson for a gambling debt, led Andrews Toggery to sue for money obtained under false pretenses. The court ruled Atkinson committed no crime and allowed Andrews to seek payment from Puckette.
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Ralph Atkinson
al Puckette
Atkinson
Puckette
Knowles
A. V. Andrews
Andrews
Soldiers Drunk on Train Aboard Westbound Run
Two regular army soldiers escorting two prisoners caused a disturbance on an evening westbound train from Huntington to Baker. After the conductor sought help at Baker the soldiers claimed they were on duty for Uncle Sam and could not be arrested. Passengers and guards were unsettled until the men quieted down.
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Shieldid
Uncle Sam
Fort Vancouver
Huntington
Baker
Guarda
Improved Shea Engine Enroute to Portland for Albina Company
An advanced oil burning Shea engine destined for the Albina Incline company passed through the city from the east. The powerful machine features new oil feeds lubrication improvements and other innovations making it the latest in the market, drawing interest from local engineers.
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Albina
Change in bank officers at La Grande National Bank
George Palmer resigns as president after long service due to workload at Palmer Lumber company. Fred J. Holmes elected president and W. J. Church named vice president, with no other officer changes. Palmer continues to focus on his lumber business.
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la Grande National Bank
George Palmer
Aetetad
Palmer Lumber Company
Fred J. Holmes
M. & M. Company
W. J. Church
Holmes
la Grande National
Palmers
Sheep Breeder Oscar Jacobson Visits City
Oscar Jacobson of North Powder, a leading Baker county sheep breeder, says the winter has been exceptional for sheep. He notes excellent lambing prospects and declares this year's fleece the best of his career.
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Oscar Jacobson
North Powder
Rice cultivation eyed for Oregon Willamette Valley
Government experts expect to introduce rice in the Willamette Valley with Charles B. Chambliss of the U S department of agriculture visiting Portland to inspect prospects. Local growers note mild winters and irrigation potential, citing successful tests in Arkansas Texas Red Bluff California and preliminary seed trials from California.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette Alley
Charles B. Chambliss
United States Department of Agriculture
Willamette Valley
Arkansas
Texas
Red Bluff
Cal
California
Loululana
Ark
Unseen Plot Claimed To Derail Westbound Train
Reported evidence suggests a deliberate attempt by robbers to derail the westbound No. 5 and loot the American Express treasury, with a hidden chain found on the Durkee track. Investigators note three well dressed men near a Durkee saloon and consider timing and locale as factors, while officials doubt a robber would target a remote site.
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Number Five
American Express Company
Treasury
Durkee
Frog Inn
Secret Service
Huntington
Ben
Second Five
Rice as a profitable crop for farmers gains standard market
The article notes rice yields profits for farmers with a 2 cant per pound import duty and a ready United States market at 7.5 cents per pound. It claims rice can be grown and harvested like wheat, aided by modern methods. Planting followed by flooding, drainage before harvest, and threshing with other grains are described as routine steps.
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United
Roosevelt to Speak in Birmingham at Child Labor Conference
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Birmingham to address the National Child Labor conference. A reception by the chamber of commerce greets him, followed by a Capitol Park schoolchildren address, luncheon with Governor O Neal, and an evening speech before the conference.
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Birmingham
Ala
Theodore Roosevelt
City
Col. Roosevelt
Addria
Pugelay Ross Wedding in Montreal at American Presbyterian Church
Miss Marion Howard Ross daughter of Dr and Mrs George T Ross and Mr William G Pugsley son of Hon William Pugsley minister of public works of Canada wed in Montreal at the American Presbyterian church with a reception at the bride’s parents home.
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Montreal
Marion Howard Ross
George T. Ross
William G. Pugsley
William Pugsley
Public Works
Canada
Deputy Consul to Address Woodmen Camp Saturday Night
Deputy Head Consul D. K. Beakey will meet the local Woodmen camp this Saturday. All Woodmen are urged to attend as C. C. Fitzgerald issues the call for the occasion.
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Woodmen
D. K. Beakey
C. C. Fitzgerald
Man Re jailed in Hum bolt bullion theft re arrest
Charles Barrett, held in Salt Lake for alleged theft of gold bullion from the steamship Humboldt last fall, was released in San Francisco and immediately rearrested on a Portland warrant for the same crime.
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San Francisco
Charles Barrett
Salt Lake
Portland
Milk theft arrest over hungry granddaughter in Tacoma
Tacoma, March . Mrs M J Merrill, 63, was arrested for stealing three bottles of milk for her 10 year old granddaughter. She said the child was hungry and had no food in the house. She declines to reveal her address and likely will be released so the girl can be located.
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Tacoma
M. J. Merrill
Legislature Adjourns After Progressive Session in Olympia
Olympia March 9 The legislature adjourns tonight after a historic, progressive session. It passed initiative and referendum bills for constitutional amendments the eight hour law for women and a public utilities bill.
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Olympia
Seasion
Leyva Threatens March Toward Bensenida
Ensenida in Danger reports General Leyva vows to advance on Bensenida if federal troops do not attack before tomorrow. He cites rumors the United States intends to occupy Lower California and says action will proceed unless resisted.
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Mexilali
United States
Lower California
Leyva
Bensenida
Gold Discovery At Koyukuk Draws Crowds To Tanana Alaska
Word of a pay streak on the Koyukuk stream in Tanana Alaska stirs miners to flock to the district. Hundreds travel to the scene as news spreads of gold potential and chances of strikes.
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Tanana
Alaska
Koyukuk Stream
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