Administration Points Out War Scare Amid Border Mobilization
A March 10 report from Mount Airy Georgia states the U S standing army is ready to invade Mexico for any urgent need and to protect American property. It notes plans for joint U S Mexican action with Diaz support and cites American billion dollar investments tied to Diaz including Morgan Guggenheim Waters Pierce Wells Fargo interests and railroad holdings. British investments are listed at about 500 million.
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Taft
Mount Airy
United States
Mexico
Lower
California
Diaz
de la Barre
Unit of States
Morgan- Guggenheim
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Americana
Army Mobilization Costs Pressed by Congress
At Lowclt Washington on March 10 the cost of the present army mobilization is estimated in the millions with a $7,000,000 figure cited. The government spent about $6,500,000 to move the army to Cuba. Current maneuvers will be more costly as four times as many troops are involved.
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Washington
Democratic Congress
Cuba
Counterfeiters Reported in Everett Plant
Secret service men investigate a report that counterfeiters operate in Everett Washington with a plant producing $10 gold pieces. One man has been arrested as a suspect.
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Everett
Secret Service
Joneses Buy North Fir Street Residence in La Grande
Mr and Mrs J K P Jones bought the P M Kelley residence on North Fir street through George H Currey real estate agency for 1575 dollars. The home is described as close in property and remains a solid investment for the couple who have been house hunting in the city.
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J. K. P. Jones
la Grande
George H. Currey
P. M. Kelley
North Fir Street
Mexican Minister Denies American Intervention Threat
Mexican Finance Minister Limantour rejected any U S invasion of Mexico and said there is no authority for intervention. He claimed conditions in Mexico are improving, Diaz’s health is not in question, and American troop presence would galvanize revolutionists.
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New York
Taft
Limantour
Mexico
Diaz
Rate sheet highlights regional shipping costs and river districts
From Atlanta to Baltimore and Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missouri river district towns the sheet lists charges and points. It notes Omaha Kansas City Denver and St Louis areas with varied amounts and mentions multiple Missouri river towns in a broad regional listing.
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Atlanta
Baltimore
Tennessee
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Missouri River
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Colunct
Bluffs
Missouri River District
Parliament to Confirm Reciprocity Pact with United States
Ottawa reports parliament will confirm the reciprocity agreement with the United States after a Liberal caucus decision. Once Canada acts, the United States must take action.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Explosion Leaves Pleasant Prairie in Ruins After Dynamite Blast
In Kenosha Wisconsin March 10 a massive explosion at the Dupon Powder works plant destroyed most of Pleasant Prairie leaving only a few buildings standing. Engineer Joe Flynn and an unidentified man were the only fatalities reported.
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Kenosha, Wis
Pleasant Prairie
Dupon Powder Works
Joe Flynn
Onta
Chautauqua Opens With Hanly and Notables in Grande Ronde
The Grande Ronde Chautauqua association marks its second annual event with Ex Gov J Frank Hanly and the Williams Jubilee Singers among the lineup. Directors announce an 11 day program starting July Fourth, with tickets at 3.00 and a campaign to secure funds.
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Chautauqua
Grande Ronde Chautagua Association
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Williams Jubilee Singers
Gabriel R. Maguire
DeWitt C. Miller
William Sterling Battls
Dickens
Apollo Quintette
Bell Ringers
Sadler Company
W. D. Macian
Ashland Chautauqua
la Grande Association
Bailiff Stearns Succumbs at Court House in Cove
Bailiff Stearns, a Civil War veteran and Cove resident, died suddenly today at the court house after being found unwell. Deputy Lindgren and family members were notified. Stearns had served on duty that evening and was about 76 years old. He had witnessed the Ford Theatre assassination as a civilian attendant.
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Hale
B. Sharna
Abraham
Ford Theatre
Stearns
Cove
J Lindgren
L Tle
Gren
Lindgren
Lind
Frank Dougherty
Miss M Stearns
Ed Stearne
Pasco
Pronger
Washington
Willan Hancock
Mr. Stearns
Mr. Stedtns
Monster Campy Rapidly Taking Share in Texas Town Today
Rapid troop influx across Texas towns as trains bring soldiers. Major General Wilkinson in charge of subsistence directing large scale feeding operations. Camps rise quickly as officers assess mobilization speed and efficiency.
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Texas
San Antonio
Wilkinson
Park Dam Now Completed at Riverside Park Boating Course
The Grande Ronde River dam at Riverside Park is finished with water backed into the boating course and two bridges in place. The earth dam stands five feet high with a 232 foot spillway, a nine foot timber rib, and a sluice way under the crib guiding fresh water into a ten foot wide, two foot deep course. Four concrete arches will span the course, with two completed, marking a major park enhancement in La Grande.
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Riverside Park
la Grande Aide
Darley
la Grande
Colonist Rates Begin for Northwest Immigrant Influx
Immigrants rush to the northwest as colonist rates take effect nationwide. Trainloads will reach Le Grande within two days with Oklahoma families among arrivals aiming to settle in the Grande Ronde valley. Rail officials expect high demand and local real estate agents plan literature distribution to secure quota.
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Northwest
United States
le Grands
la Grande
Oklahoma
East
Roosevelt to Visit Jackson for Address at Commercial Club
Former President Roosevelt plans a Jackson visit on March 11 with arrangements completed for a public reception and entertainment. He will depart for New Orleans after a noon address at the commercial club and will stay as Governor No placeholder hosts him.
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Jackson, Miss
Roosevelt
Jackson
New Orleans
Commercial Club
Ohio College Presidents Meet in Columbus for 15th Annual Conference
The Association of Ohio College Presidents and Deans convened in Columbus for its 15th annual two day conference. President Alston Ellis of Ohio University chaired the initial session and the meeting focused on college administration student life and curricula.
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Columbus
Association of Ohio College
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Buford Heads to China With 3000 Tons of Relief Provisions
The United States transport Buford sails from Seattle carrying 3000 tons of famine relief for China. Provisions contributed by various organizations and individuals nationwide, railroad lines donated transport, Seattle chamber of commerce organized local arrangements.
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Seattle
United States
Buford
China
History Teachers Convention Opens in Washington
History teachers from the middle states and Maryland gather in Washington for their annual convention. The opening session outlined a plan for a nationwide pilgrimage to Washington by schoolchildren.
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Washngton
Association of History Teachers of the
Middle States
Maryland
Washington
Flehts Scheduled for Tontzht and New York City Bout
Promoter lists two ten round bouts: Pat Moore against Young Sammy Smith in New York City and Tony Ross versus Morris Harris in Rochester New York. The card features scheduled 10 round limits for both matchups.
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Pat Moore
Young Sammy Smith
New York City
Tony Ross Ve. Morris Harris
Rochester
N. Y
Rebels vow to advance on Ensenada across border
Reports from the Mexican rebellion say insurgents led by Lib rado Rivers claim the United States would face battle if it interferes as revolts in Lower California intensify. Gustavo Madero asserts rebels have arms and will not be deterred by a frontier wall. In Mexicali insurgents move supplies to press toward Ensenada.
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Feles
UN PS
Mexico
Librado Rivers
Lower California
United States
New York
Gustavo Madero
America
Douglass Alaska Fire Drives 2000 Workers to Town Rescue
March 10 Juneau reports a massive Douglass fire destroying the business district and threatening homes as a 2000 man force shifts to salvage the town. A high wind hampers relief efforts delaying aid to the Island. population is about 4000 with rapid fire spread.
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Juneau
Alaska
Centire
Treadwell
Douglass
Waycross Completes census celebration with races and aviation contests
Waycross Georgia on March 16 hosts a large census celebration and carnival. The city is decorated elaborately with a program featuring automobile races and aviation contests among its principal attractions attracting many visitors.
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Waycross
Baker and son travel to Portland for appendicitis operation
J. A. Baker of Elgin Hardware came in with his son Joseph to Portland for an appendicitis operation. He will stay in Portland with the boy until the operation's outcome is known.
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J. A. Baker
The
Elgin Hardware Company
Joseph
Portland
Mr. Baker
Minister Ford A Ellis Talks On The Laborer And His Condition
Tomorrow evening Ford A Ellis pastor of the Oral Church of Christ will discuss the laborer and his condition. He will relate current conditions in Mexico to the official United States stance and labor attitudes.
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Ford A. Ellis
Oral Church of Christ
Mr. Ellis
México
Uncle Sam
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Mexicali
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Son
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