Alarm Felt in Official Circles Over anarchist Lists
Washington reports reveal government work to stamp out anarchists shows thousands on lists. Officials refuse detailed locations but indicate continued surveillance and intensified efforts to map groups and members nationwide. Postmaster General Meyer travels with plainclothes guards to Boston for the Republican convention.
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Washington
United States
Rede
Sntine
Meyer
Boston
Russia to State Position on Harbin Chailar Administration
St. Petersburg reports the government will issue a statement on territorial administration at Harbin and Chailar, reaffirming Russia's stance as voiced by Ambassador Baron Rosen in Washington. The dispute stems from American consul Fisher's refusal to recognize Russian jurisdiction, arguing his accreditation to China only.
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St. Petersburg
Harbin
Chailar
Washington
Baron Rosen
F. D. Fisher
China
Novoe Vremya
Manchuria
Britain invites experts for international prize court code
Washington April 11 Great Britain has invited governments from the last Hague conference to send experts to London to draft a code of procedure for an international prize court. The American government will be represented at the London conference, which is informal and may require no legislation except possible appropriation for expenses. The conference date is not fixed and ratification of the treaty for the court will likely be delayed until the report of this body.
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Washington
Great Britain
London
United States
Japs Manufacturing Flags Ahead of Armada Visit
A Tokio firm reportedly manufactured American flags and shipped them to San Francisco in anticipation of high demand during the arrival of the armada. An American in Tokio sent a letter detailing the large quantity that filled cargo space on the vessel.
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San Francisco
Tokio
Great Northern Fined in Rebating Case
Minneapolis officials report counsel for the Great Northern railroad pleaded guilty to rebating in Funeral court. Judge Morris proposed a $3,000 fine after a November 1906 case that was appealed, prior Supreme Court support of a $15,000 fine in a related matter.
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Great Northern
Minneapolis
Ari
Great Northern Railroad
Morris
Morrie
Supreme Court
Protests Against Quarantine From Havana Governor
Governor Magoon sent an earnest protest to Washington against the quarantine on Cuba. Reports from across the island deny fever exists anywhere and urge an end to the restrictions.
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Havana
Magoon
Washington
Cuba
Condition worries doctors as Admiral Evans shows slow recovery
Paso Robles, Cal April 10 Mrs Robley D Evans and her daughter arrived after noon to join Rear Admiral Evans at the hot springs. Doctors cite complications slowing progress though rheumatism diminished and strength improved. Evans’ weight has fallen from 175 to about 120 pounds as his condition remains grave.
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Admiral Evans
Paso Robles
Cal
Robley D. Evans
Charlotte C. Mareh
Admral Evans
McDonald
L. EF. Phillipe
Hot Springs
Evans
Los Angeles
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Roosevelt urges new laws to curb anarchists
President Roosevelt sent a brief message to Congress urging further legislation on anarchism. He cites Attorney General Bona parte and states existing statutes allow barring the post office from aiding crimes, with a push to prohibit anarchist propaganda in papers and immigration.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Senate
House of Representatives
Toherewith
Department of Justice
Con
Theodore Roosevelt
Liability Law Reform Faces Supreme Court Challenge
Washington April 10 The liability bill as passed by both houses would overturn the 1896 common carrier liability law deemed unconstitutional by the court It abolishes the strict liability rule for injuries to an employee caused by a fellow servant and relaxes contributory negligence as a defense Permits recovery for negligence by a co employee and scales damages in proportion to the injured party's own fault The bill does not bar recovery when the employee contributed to the injury and limits the award accordingly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Packing firm quits Portland site plan
Schwartzschiid & Sulzberger has abandoned plans to build a pant in Portland after being refused the Zimerman site in South Portland. J. S. Heisey, Pacific coast manager, says the firm will locate in another city after returning from New York where he conferred with company heads.
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Portland
Schwartzschiid & Sulzberger
Zimmerman
J. 8. Heisey
Pacific Coast
New York
Helsey
Riot Spurs Fire At Campos Rail Depots In Brazil
Rioters in Campos yesterday attacked Leopold railroad property over freight rates. Troops were deployed to restore order after trains and warehouses were set ablaze, and a bridge over the Parahiba river was destroyed.
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Rio Janeiro
Campos
Leopold Railroad
Parahiba
Glass Too Ill for Trial Seeks Two-Week Continnance
In San Francisco on April 10 Louis Glass of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company was reported very ill when bribery charges were called in Judge Lawlor's court. His attorneys requested a two week continuance, Assistant District Attorney O Gara offered no objections, and the case was set for May 13.
Miss Marvin promotes debate libraries for initiative laws
Salem Miss Cornelia Marvin, secretary of the Oregon Library commission, active in spreading information on the 19 initiative and referendum laws. She collects material from both sides and loans it to granges and debating societies as part of her two week cycle of debate libraries.
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Salem
Cornelia Marvin
Oregon Library Commission
Miss Marvin
Inspector Tackles Scale in Liberty Orchard War
Salem County fruit inspector E. Armstrong hires a gang to spray Rev. F. M. George’s scale infested orchard near Liberty. George sprayed 10 acres while 20 remained unsprayed. Armstrong will spray and bill the owner, then extend operations to nearby orchards.
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Salem—County
E. ©. Armstrong
San Jose
George
Armstrong
Large Tokay grape cuttings unloaded at Grants Pass depot
Grants Pass receives one of the largest ship ments of Tokay grape cuttings in Southern Oregon. About 100000 cuttings were consigned to W B Sherman who is planting 80 acres near the foothills outside the city. Other consignments were sent to various fruit growers as growers anticipate strong prospects for grapes and vineyard establishment. Willamette Valley nurserymen report supply shortfalls on many orders.
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Grants Pass
Oregon
W. B. Sherman
Willamette Valley
Market Day A Big Success In Baker City
Baker City's first monthly market day drew hundreds of farmers with stock for sale. A band concert by the Baker Concert band accompanied the morning activities from 11 to 12, followed by a horse show and a large parade. A public wedding occurred after the parade, then a public auction moved thousands of dollars of stock, while local merchants offered deep discounts.
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Baker City
Baker
Sugar Beet Seed Testing In Lane County Eugene Effort
The Eugene Commercial club reports receipt of sugar beet seed from Pacific Sugar Construction Co. A California factory built a plant in Glenn County last year to test Lane County soil suitability for sugar beets. If the tests succeed, plans will be made to attract a sugar beet manufacturer to Eugene. seed will be shared with several representative farmers.
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Eugene
Eugene Commercial Clu
Pacific Sugar Construction Company
Glenn County
California
Lane County
Mileage Book Hearing Set in Salem on April 26
In line with a stipulation, the Oregon Railroad Commission fixed April 26 for a hearing on Travelers' Protective Association request to establish a straight 2 cent per mile rate for mileage books on principal Oregon roads. The session begins at 11 o clock a m in the commission office at the state house.
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Salem
lIn
Oregon Railroad Commission
Travelers’ Protective Association
Oregon
Commission
State House
Governor Chamberlain Invited to White House Conservation Dinner
President Roosevelt invites Governor Chamberlain to a White House dinner on Tuesday evening May 12 with governors and officials to discuss conservation of national resources. Chamberlain hopes to attend but fears scheduling conflicts may prevent his presence.
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Balom
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
White House
State fair board approves grandstand expansion at fair grounds
The board orders a 60 percent increase in seating at the race track grandstand and extends it forward so the front row aligns with the track. W. E. McEiroy is named musical director for the 1008 fair.
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Balem
State Fair Board
Fair Grounds
W. E. McEiroy
Weather Favors Fruit Crops in Salem Region
Winter conditions were exceptionally favorable for all farm crops and current fair weather supports fruit growth. A cold spring has protected fruit trees from frost, with blossom period likely to yield a bumper crop in apples Willamette valley fruit trees cherry pear and prune appear in good condition. High prices in recent years spurred more pruning and spraying raising anticipated quality and harvest. Farmers plan thorough cultivation as plowing resumes in orchards.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Dallee The Portland dredging complete at Three Mile rapid
Wakefield and Jacobsen finished clearing the Three Mile rapid section of the Columbia at The Dalles and brought the dredge there. The work cost about $100,000 for rock and reef removal and spanned several years due to seasonal water limits. The river is now free from obstacles to the Big Eddy and portage road.
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Dallee
Portland
Wakefield & Jacobsen
Columbia
Rapide
Dalles
Big Eddy
Reform school quarterly report shows pupil changes and spending
D L Looney reports state reform school expenses totaling 701, for general funds and 114 30 from the improvement fund. Board members Governor Chamberlain Secretary Benson and State Treasurer Steel approved the report amid noting 116 pupils now, up from 108 at start of year with 26 admitted and 15 discharged since January 1. One escaped and one on leave.
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Salem
D. L. Looney
State Reform School
Chamberlain
Benson
Steel
City plans float for Portland parade
At a commercial club meeting the city will be represented in the Portland spirit of the Golden Week parade by a float designed and built by J. W. Harper of Portland. A committee canvassed business houses and raised 600 dollars with a promise of 100 more. The float will showcase local products from nearby and be a parade feature.
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Dallee
Portland
J. W. Harper
Big Day Patches License Fight Across Illinois Towns
In a crowded saloon battle the Anti Saloon League and its opponents claimed wins as 20 counties voted to become anti saloon territory and over 600 saloons were shut in many cities and villages. Read of counties newly antisalo on and the heated city votes.
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Chicago
Lilnoise
Bitterneas
Anti-Saloon League
Antisilo
Vix
Dramshops
Boone, Brown
Cumberland
Moultrie
Saline
Shelby
Fayette
Gallatin
Colee
Hamilton
Douglas
White
Edgar
Macon
Wayne
Clark
Platt
Richland
Merced
Dewitt
Champaign
Winnebago
Railroad Jugglers Exposed by I C C Report
A special report from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows how railway firms, including an independent line, have evolved into controlled systems. The document illustrates mechanisms of control and corporate maneuvering within the industry.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Public reveals railway securities held by corporations
The report makes public for the first time the amount of securities controlled by corporations. It shows over 18 billion dollars of outstanding securities, 5.55 billion held by railway firms, about 7.6 billion in public funded debt, and 4.7 billion in stocks, plus a table of miscellaneous non railway holdings by railway companies.
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Congress
Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern fined for sugar rebate to American Sugar
The Great Northern Railway company was convicted of granting rebates on sugar shipped from New York to Sioux City in 1902 and fined 5000 dollars. Counsel vowed an appeal as the rebate indictments against the Northern Steamship company were dismissed. the two day trial drew praise for brevity and lack of concealment.
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New York
Great Northern Railway Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Molt
United States Circuit Court
Sioux City
Northern Steamship Company
United States
Bumron
Stimeon
New York Central
Eugene Club Buys Flags for City Decoration
Eugene Commercial Club arranged to purchase six American flags and sixty pennants for Willamette street decorations. Merchants will add their quota. First use is the spring revival of music in Eugene on April 14 and 15. Flags belong to the city and will be displayed on all public occasions.
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Eugene
D Corate
Eugene Commercial Club
Needle Deoration
Willamette Street
Mercante Areo
Portland markets detailed price list across fruits vegetables and more
A Portland market report lists pricing for grains hay fruits vegetables and meats. Wheat and barley prices appear alongside timothy and alfalfa values while produce such as artichokes asparagus beans cabbage and radishes show per dozen or per pound rates. Livestock and poultry quotes cover hens, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and pigeons with live and dressed weights and prices.
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Bay Valley
Eastern
Oregon
Portland
Pierre Oregon
Ahrinkage
Valiete
Lisbon Faces Fresh Riots as Troops Patrol Streets
In Lisbon on April 8 the city saw renewed election rioting despite heavy troop presence. Outlying districts paraded and jeered soldiers while revolutionary fire was heard until troops dispersed crowds. Official tallies show over 600 arrests Sunday and Monday, with about 200 arrests reported that evening.
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Lisbon
Roosevelt Replies to British Offer for Fleet Visit
President Roosevelt formally thanks Great Britain for inviting the American battle fleet to use British ports and visit an English port on its world voyage. He notes plans for the final leg are not set and expresses appreciation for the invitation.
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England
London
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Argentina weighs buy of Italian battleships for twenty million
Information from an official source indicates Italy may sell to Argentina three battleships Regia Elena Napales and Roma for 20 million dollars. Argentina reportedly plans the purchase to strengthen its naval power in response to competing sea projects.
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Rio de Janeiro
Apri
Italy
Argentina
Regia Elena
Napales
Roma
Unprecedented Government Officials Debate Castro Action
Washington officials spar over Castro statements and U S Venezuela relations as a naval incident linked to the postal service opens inquiry. The State Department notes long friendship with Venezuela and cites past uses of mediation by Cleveland era actions to frame current delays and cautious handling.
Atlantic Fleet Movements Revealed After San Francisco Review
Washington reports the Navy announces May movements of the Atlantic fleet after the Bay review. By May 6 the fleet is publicized. ships depart May 18 bound for Port Angeles and other ports, with Bremerton and Tacoma stops. By May 29 they dock in San Francisco in sequence, ending activity by July 3 with drills and cleanup following the review.
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Port T
Tacoma
Bao Fi
Ehipa
Bremerton
San Francisco
Fancisco Bay
Scandal Hits French Navy Over Food Rations
Report from Paris on April 9 describes a major naval scandal as rations for the Eastern frontier were diverted. The minister of quality ordered shipments to Paris for inspection amid accusations of contaminated and unfit provisions, while investigators pursued the misdelivery.
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Paris
Quart
Federal Court Proceeding In San Francisco Trial
A confused OCR fragment reports John Benton Hyde in a Federal Court in San Francisco with references to a trial and survey related terms. The readable bits mention California and a national capital bearing on the case but lack coherent facts or dates.
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Elocter
San Francisco
John Benton Hyde
Weaablogi
Surveyor Genert
California
National Capitol
Auth Poe
No Jurors Secured San Francisco April Trial
A court in San Francisco has not yet secured jurors for an upcoming trial set in April. Officials anticipate jury selection will proceed in the coming weeks as they finalize panel availability and case details.
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San Francisco
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Venezuela
State Department
Reeder
Intange
Cleveland Menenge
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Veora
Bowen
Ain
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Ty Cinle
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