Excitement at El Paso Action On Juarez Invasion
Reports from El Paso March 25 describe rushed troops and guard deployments after alleged plots by Americans to invade Juarez and free imprisoned locals. Officials warn of heightened security and bridge patrols as tensions rise amid Mexican political shifts and U S troop mobilization.
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el Paso
Juarez
Washington
Diaz
Limantour
United States
de la Barra
Creek
Jail Breaker Returned After 1910 Escape
George Brown, linked to several escapes including a June 4 1910 jail break, was recaptured at Dillon Montana and brought back by Sheriff Chilgers. He faces accusations of forging checks on Charles Dunn in 1909, with earlier detention in Dillon.
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George Brown
Dillon
Mont
Chilgers
Brown
Charles Dunn
Ten Die as Engine Plunges Through Trestle on Chevno Line
Ten persons are known dead and about twenty injured after a plunge through a trestle on the Chevno flyer line crossing the Alabama river near Atlanta. The five‑car Pullman train fell from the trestle as relief trains were sent to the scene.
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Atlanta
Alpha River
Johnson jailed after speeding sentence in San Francisco
Jack Johnson, the champion prize fighter, was sentenced in San Francisco on March 25 to 25 days in jail for speeding. There is no alternative. he must serve the full term.
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Champion Smoke
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
La Grande High School Circular Planned for County Distribution
At a school board meeting authorization was given to prepare a circular describing the new La Grande high school building and curriculum. The circulars will be distributed to county areas so prospective students can learn at home about available courses and teaching methods.
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la Grande High School
Collision in the Channel Sinks French Steamer Irisbrook
In dense fog in the British channel the French steamer Bordeville collided with the Scottish Irisbrook. The Irisbrook sank within minutes. passengers and crew were rescued by life boats and picked up via wireless communication.
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London
Bordeauville
Irisbrook
Plumbing contractor Sutherlin paid after board order
The local school board ordered payment of the remaining balance to contractor Sutherlin for plumbing the high school and installing heating plants after a disputed winter test delayed clearance.
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Sutherlin
Haseen
Gelocol Board
Farmers Sell Wheat to Elgin Milling Mill Company
Four local farmers sold about 19 000 bushels of wheat to the Elgin Milling Mill company this week. The crop was delivered to W. B. Hindman, Harry McNob, J. S. Hindman, and J. A. Knight at 67 1 2 cents per bushel, seven cents below the prior price for a similar lot.
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Elgin Recorder
Elgin Mhoring Mill Company
W. B. Hindman
Harry McNob
J. S. Hindman
J. A. Knight
Sma
England Orders Via Ships to Protect Property in China
British warships in Chinese waters were ordered to protect all foreigners amid reports Russia plans war against China. Lloyds raised insurance rates for war before April 2 as Japan presses China. Russian officials doubt war. Moscow notes pressure and a final Russian demand threatens conflict if China refuses.
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England
China
London
Russia
Lloyds
Cossacks
Amur
St. Petersburg
Japan
Trapped Victims as Fire Rips New York Shirtwaist Plant
At Washington Square the American Triangle Waist building burns and dozens jump from upper floors. Fire officials say hundreds of workers were inside. casualties rise as ladders reach only to the seventh floor and streets fill with onlookers and rescuers.
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American Company
Washington Square
American Triangle Waist Company
Woman Lays Mattress Then Dies in Peculiar Death
Mrs. Samuel Moffat of May Park died suddenly at about 37. In a kitchen she dragged a mattress to the room and lay down before dying of heart disease. Survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barney, husband and six children.
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Samuel Moffat
May Park
Moffat
Doctor Hall
Hall
W. W. Barney
Mt. Glenn
Irrigation Push Draws Chicago Leader to West Development
Judge C F Fishback, head of Chicago's National Irrigation congress efforts, promotes western arid land development and the East West trade link. He notes improving western bond markets, government irrigation spending, and a Taft invitation to address the congress, with Chicago backing a China trade mission. He recently toured England as irrigation envoy.
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C F. Fishback
New York Sun
Fishback
Chicago
Tafts
Irrigation Congress
United States
Congress
Lnois
California
New York
England
The
Pendleton landowner donates right of way for new road
Joe Vey of Pendleton, a leading land owner and sheep breeder with 22 000 acres of range in Umatilla county, donated a right of way through his land for a new road along the Grande Ronde river. His son in law Jung Monese of California accompanied him on a visit.
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Joe Vey
Pendleton
Mr. Vey
Umatilla
Grande Ronde River
Jung. Monese
California
Steamer Schelt Sinks Off Williams Head 35 Feared Drowned
Victoria B C March 25 A gale capsized the steamer Schelt with 35 likely drowned after the ship went down in straits. Two tugboats searched without finding wreckage or any passengers. Indians along the shore said they saw the boat sink and crews doubt any survivors any unconfirmed rumor spoke of 15 or 16 saved at Williams Head.
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Willams Head
Victoria
B. C
Prgeons
Williams Head
Schelt
Jelliffe
Madge
Sooke
Jones
Gle Hitle
McQuilly-Rumble Land and Power firm plans Wallowa River plant
The McQuilly-Rumble Land and Power company, a new corporation, is lining up preliminary steps to build an immense electric power plant on the Wallowa river about two miles below the state fish hatchery. They expect 1500 to 2000 horse power and aim to supply northern Union county. The project promises a large expenditure and benefits Elgin and the surrounding area. A detailed report is promised next week.
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Elgin Recorder
McQully-Rumble Land and Power Company
Thee Wallowa River
Firsh Hatchery
Union County
Elgin
Plans Complete on La Grande Federal Building
Congressman Ellis of Pendleton reports La Grande's federal building plans are well advanced. Washington architects are finalizing designs and construction will begin as soon as spring opens. Pendleton’s project trails by 20 units and may start in the fall.
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la Grande
Judge Ellis
Pendleton
Cannon Seeks House Republican Leadership
Washington reports that Joseph G. Cannon aims for the leadership of the Republican minority in the House, though details and timing remain uncertain. March 26 note suggests Cannon openly pursuing a top party post.
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House
Washington
T Fo
Joseph G. Cannon
Rare Exhibits On Display Mark Bible Tercentenary
Major exhibition at the British Museum celebrates the authorized English Bible with manuscripts and early editions from Hebrew and Greek originals to the 1611 authorized version. The display includes about 30 manuscript examples and printed works from Tyndale to the 1611 edition, plus notes on the 1604 Hampton Court conference and the Bishops Bible basis.
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London
England
Great Britain
Cou
Scotland
Blish Museum
Poe
Tyndale
Specelal
James
Hampton Court
Jore
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Kubhn-Loeb
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Wall Street
National Bank of Commerce
Becaus
Aldrich Central Bank
Directire
Will
la Grande School
School Board
Pekin
M. Kerestovitz
Chinse Foreign Board
Mercer Street
Pendelton Rancher
Helns
Hough
Ona Ellis
Ellis
Cannon
British Empire
Ppaon
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