Hunger Strike Ends in Spokane Prison Influx of Aliens Fears Martial Law
In Spokane the hunger strike ended as prisoners accepted bread and water. one train carrying prisoners to Fort Wright was derailed by an iron bar suspected as sabotage. Industrial leaders plan a women’s week and many volunteers for jail, while officials warn martial law may be needed amid fears of renewed miner strikes and alien deportations.
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Fort Wright
Howell
Spokane
Cripple Creek
Goldfield
Thousands of Acres Sold at Auction at Land Office
Fifteen hundred forty four acres in scattered tracts across the region sold today at the land office auction. All parcels went to the applicant at a start bid of 1.25 dollars per acre for vacant ground without timber. Buyers include Allen H. Reynolds La Grande Roy Hun and others from Walla Walla Rondowa Wallowa Ukiah Enterprise Pendleton Milton Long Creek and more. A Lake county potato weighs five pounds and measures 13 inches long, while an average La Grande potato weighs 13 pounds and five feet long.
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Allen H. Reynolds
Walla Walla
Roy Hun
la Grande
John Anthony
Rondowa
C. A. Hunter
Wallowa
J. W. Bolling
Ukiah
Wm. Makin
Enterprise
Robert R. Chapman
R. F. Wiglisworth
Calloway
C . R. Davis
Ritter
T. C Hobbs
Austin
F. L. Wade
Elrin
R. R Cahattin
Milton
A Walford
J. A. Rust
Pendleton
A. B. Carter
Long Creek
Sam M Broom
Clark Denounces Cannon in Speech Boosting 1912 Bid
Champ Clark argued Joe Cannon misrepresented facts in an Elgin speech as he attacked insurgents. The crowd shouted Clark for president as he dismissed electoral worries and dodged questions on a 1912 bid. Stanfield promotes Eastern Oregon road plans.
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Appleton
Wis
Champ Clark
Joe Cannon
Clark
Cannon
Elgin
Japanese 10 Expand Navy Plans for 1912
Tokio reports rapid foreign naval growth especially the United States prompts Japan to begin strengthening its fleet. Plans announced to add several battleships in 1912 to maintain balance of power in the Pacific amid United States subsidy debates.
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Tokio
United States
Japan
Pacific
Taft
Governor faces Finch fate as petitions mount in Salem
Salem observers report Governor Benson delaying decision on Finch and Daly cases as additional petitions and information are submitted. A 12:30 p.m. hangings are planned for tomorrow unless clemency arrives, with Finch’s prior Salem link cited and petitions circulating.
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Salem
Finch
Daly
Govenor
Voters Favor Bonding Victory Across City Wards
A city election on bonding and refunding two $20,000 issues carried with tight margins. Fourth ward 13 votes for refunding, flat ward opposed saving $900. second and third wards approved unanimously. First ward narrowly failed to be unanimous, fourth ward defeated it. Overall a very tight vote.
Old Timers Visit Island City Brothers After 44 Years
Two elderly visitors, H. P. Steers of The Dalles and C. C. Steers of Park City Montana, arrived in Island City to visit their brother M. B. Steers. They boast about a 50 mile relay record set in Union County and claim H. P. is the world’s fastest walker. All three men served in the Civil War and the brothers recall Pea Ridge Arkansas.
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Island City
M. 8. Steers
H. P. Steers
Dalles
C. C. Steers
Park City
Montana
Grande Ronde
Orly
Union County
C. C
H. P
Battle of
Pea Ridge
Arkansas
Lee Sterrn
Small home in ruins after unknown explosion
Fire gutted the Mrs Stults building on Spring avenue at 3 30 pm in the rear of the former Mrs D Crawford boarding house. Occupants Mr and Mrs Frank George escaped as furniture was destroyed with no insurance. Explosion origin remains a mystery.
Saw mills rise near Klamatl Fite by Wasreapoig people
A report notes new saw mills being built by the Wasreapoig people near Klamatl Fite, signaling development in the region and potential economic activity for the local community.
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Wasreapoig
Klamatl Fite
Homemaker Charged After Trespass Allegation In Homestead
A resident of Homestead faced a civil suit alleging trespass after attempting to make improvements on property. Local authorities and a reviewing court will determine liability and any resulting remedies.
Townley Sues Over Recently Discovered Homestead Claim
Townley sues L D Ladermilk challenging a homestead filed on land Ludermilk claimed near Tulee Lake in the Grande Ronde valley. The case centers on the validity of Ludermilk's residence claim after moving in November 5 with a small shack. The dispute follows a May discovery that stirred local interest and will be pursued further.
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Heart OF Valley
E. Cochran
L. D. Ladermilk
W. J. Townley
Hot Lake
Ludermilk
Townley
Tulee Lake
Grande Ronde Valley
Opthe
Lepeat
Ballinger To Urge Public Lands Policy Shift
Washington reports that Secretary Ballinger will present a report to Congress stressing temporary withdrawals of water power sites and urging conservation by law. He plans to consolidate western coal land claims to allow corporate development while transferring responsibility to Congress. President Taft backs Ballinger’s stance. A bill seeks full repeal of withdrawals.
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Washington
Ballinger
Congress
Taft
Indictments Return From Enterprise Grand Jury
Attorney J D Slater reports only a few indictments were returned by the Enterprise grand jury. The targets remain bootleggers, with recent sessions again yielding slim results. Attorney C E Cochran also returned from Enterprise after consultations with Ivanhoe, noting no new substantive charges.
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J. D. Slater
Enterprise
Slater
C. EB. Cochran
Ivanhoe
Bisnis
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