Provisional Baltic Government Formed as Riga Turmoil Spreads
Reports from St. Petersburg via Eydtkuhnen describe a provisional government in the Baltic provinces with the home rule party occupying public buildings in Riga. Barricades line streets as ships threaten to shell the city, public property burns, and civilians flee while merchants abandon business amid a new strike law imposing prison terms from 16 months to four years for agitators.
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St. Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
Minister of Marine
Count Witte
Cair
Libau
Riga
Home Rule Party
Baltic
Revolt Moves in Russia Prompted by Government Shift
St Petersburg revolutionaries meet and pass resolutions to resist government actions. Ministers give no reply. Engineers demand Schmidt’s release from Sevastopol mutiny. Moscow troops reportedly disaffected seeking higher pay shorter service and freedom to read newspapers.
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Paria
St. Petersburg
Mafin
Schmidt
Sevastopol
Moscow
Decrease of Post Offices Dropped 575 Post Masters
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General reports a drop of 575 new post masters commissioned from the prior year. The total post offices by class and the number displaced with a compensation of 195991. The rural free delivery expansion closed 3492 fourth class offices, while city free delivery grew to 44 offices. The report urges a 3 cent per pound rate on small rural packages at distributing offices.
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Washington
P. V. DeGraw
United States
DeGraw
Army of Strike Breakers Planned by Chicago Employers
The Chicago Employers' Association outlined plans to form a standing army of laborers, skilled and unskilled from all trades, ready to go to any U S city to fill strike gaps. The scope aims to cover all U S cities with 50 000 plus population. Employment bureaus will register nonunion workers.
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Chicago
Chicago Employers’ Association
United States
MacArthur to be promoted to lieutenant general next spring
Washington dispatch reports that upon General Corbin's September retirement General MacArthur will be promoted to lieutenant general in April next as next in line of succession. General Wood is expected to succeed Corbin in the Philippine division.
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MacArthur
Washington
Corbin
Bates
Wood
Senator McCreary Seeks Tariff Reduction Bill
Washington December 16 Senator Mc Creary introduced a bill to cut the US tariff by imposing a rate equal to three fourths of the present schedule on all imported articles from foreign countries.
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Washington
McCreary
United States
John H. Mitchell Laid to Rest in Portland Church
Impressive funeral services for John H. Mitchell were held at First Congregational Church Portland with packed crowds. Elks Odd Fellows and Bar members attended, and a long procession carried the body to Riverview cemetery for interment. Dr E L House read Mitchells favorite poem Not Understood and delivered prayers along with an eloquent eulogy by D Solia Cohen. Floral tributes covered the coffin and highlighted a ceremonial bar-handled casket for a man of public prominence.
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Portland
John H. Mitchell
First Congregational Church
Hassalo Lodge No. 15
Portland Lodge No
Portland Bar
Palbearera
Elke
City Hall
Riverview Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Elks
D. Solia Cohen
E. L. House
House
Mitchell
Burton for jetty project seeks winter funding
Washington December 15 Chairman Burton of the house rivers and harbors committee vows to push an appropriation this season to continue the Columbia river mouth improvement. He plans to press for funds to sustain work until a new river and harbor bill passes with Rep Jones of Washington aiding in securing the needed money.
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Washington
Burton
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Columbia River
Fulton
House of Representatives
Oregon
Columbia
Representative Jones
Gearin Named U S Senator for Oregon After Mitchell Death
Senator John M. Gearin of Salem was formally appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator John H. Mitchell. Gearin planned to travel to Washington soon to represent Oregon, with Governor Chamberlain’s quick action praised for ensuring immediate representation.
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Salem
John M. Gearin
United States
John H. Mitchell
W. B. Ayer
Gearin
Congress
Oregon
Washington
Chamberlain
Rebail
Court of Appeals Rejects Ballot Box Recount Demand
In Albany on December 15 the New York Court of Appeals upheld Mayor McClellan's counsel and denied Hearst and Municipal Ownership supporters. The court ruled it cannot compel opening ballot boxes or mandamus recounts under the election law.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
New York City
McClellan
William R. Hearst
Parker
Mandamus
River Leaves Its Channel Threatens Imperial Valley
Sacramento reports J B Lippincott hydrographic engineer and E C Gruneky engineer tell Governor Pardee conditions on the Colorado river are serious. Most of the river has left its channel and flows through the Imperial canal threatening floods if banks are not strengthened and raised, with water also diverted toward the volcanic lakes.
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Sacramento
J. B. Lippincott
E. C. Gruneky
Pardee
Colorado River
Imperial Canal
Imperial Valley
Oregon convention to unite trade groups in Portland
The Oregon Development league and Oregon Press association plan a joint convention in Portland hosted by the Portland Commercial club on January 12 and 13. A round trip fare from Boerburg southward and from Pendleton eastward is offered, with nearer Portland points at a fare of one and a third. Both groups will hold business meetings and industry section discussions, with elaborate entertainments planned.
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Oregon Development League
Oregon Press Association
Portland Commercial Club
Boerburg
Oregon excursion to California after league convention
Under the Oregon Development leagues arc and joint convention with Prees association an Oregon excursion will run to California. The special train from Portland carries members from across the state with a round trip including Pullman berth and three meals for 68 or 58 each if two share. The six day trip stops at principal California points and ends in Los Angeles with a shared return option. Secretary Tom Richardson will provide details and collect names.
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Oregon Development Leagues
League and Prees Association
Oregon
California
Portland
Los Angeles
Tom Richardson
Oregon Development League
Cure of the Insane Delays Planned Wing at Asylum
Salem reports an unusually good cure rate reducing inmate growth at the state asylum. A proposed three ward addition was shelved by referendum, delaying expansion two years. Present capacity allows 68 more men and 10 more women. if growth rises, the facility will fill before any new wing can be occupied.
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Salem
Grand Ronde Irrigation Company Formed in La Grande
Articles of incorporation filed for Grand Ronde Irrigation Company with capital stock of 100000 dollars. Incorporators are Walter M. Pierce OC Crawford and T KR Berry. Objective to secure 10000 inches of water for irrigation in Grand Ronde from the Minam river via canals conduits and pipelines. Claimed to be the area's most extensive irrigation project.
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la Grande
Grand Ronde Irrigation Company
Walter M. Pierce
OC. H. Crawford
T. KR. Berry
Grand Ronde
Minam River
Canala
Lengthy Baker City irrigation tunnel under way
A 500 foot tunnel through the hill to feed the Baker City reservoir is being driven by 40 workers with complete machinery. Work started at both ends and will meet in the middle. The project, costing about 40 000 dollars for the tunnel and over 100 000 for the system, aims to water 6 000 acres for fruit growing and farming near Baker City. E L Smith of Hood River leads the venture, the first large irrigation effort in Baker County.
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Baker City
Baker City Irrigation Company
Powder River
E. L. Smith
Hood River
Baker County
Linn Farms May Yield Oil Prospect Near Albany
Land near Albany in Linn County is the focus of an oil prospect led by A. A. Horter, William Harris, and W. P. Keady. They have explored coal fields around Lacomb and plan to lease several hundred acres to drill for crude oil, aiming to turn landowners into profit.
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Linn
Albany
Linn County
A. A. Horter
William 8. Harris
W. P. Keady
Lacomb
Linn County Taxes Fixed in December Levy
Linn County fixed the total tax levy at 21 mills for all purposes for residents not subject to city tax. The breakdown: State 6.5 mills, school 5.4 mills, county 3 mills, roads and bridges 4 mills, indigent soldiers 0.1 mills, special road 2 mills.
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Albany
Linn County
Panama Canal Emergency Bill to Dominate Senate Action
Washington December 12 The Panama canal emergency appropriation bill will top the Senate agenda this week with debate over sea level construction and possible committee referrals. Some oppose restoring 6 800 000 cut from House an order. Other measures include merchant marine railroad rate and Philippine tariff actions with holiday delays and Bennett Lodge tariff reform considered.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Committee On Interoceanic Canale
Gallinger
United States
Bennett Lodge
Massachusettes
Postmaster General cites free matter as main deficit cause
Washington reports from 1905 show total receipts of 162.8 million dollars and expenditures of 167.9 million, creating a 14.6 million deficit. He notes free matter averaged 12.58 percent of weight, costing about 19.8 million, and argues prepaid rates would have avoided the shortfall. He defends rural free delivery as still unfinished and calls for continued conservative expansion until service improves.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Gava
Wierdom
Line to Run Through Vale Railroad Survey Notes
Vale a corps of railroad engineers surveyed land for a road to pass through Malheur valley near Vale. They left for Malheur canyon about 14 miles west for surveying ahead of a government irrigation canal. Citizens held key meetings to discuss plans benefiting the city.
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Vale
Malheur Canyon
Malheur Valley
Albany Poultry Show Dates Set for December Week
Albany announces December 19 to 24 for the Linn County Poultry association annual exhibition of blooded fowls. The bazaar is expected to be one of the best yet, with many prizes offered for top exhibits drawn from Linn county resources.
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Albany
Linn County Poultry Association
Linn County
Portland Markets Dairy and Produce Prices Report
Market prices from Portland show wheat near 72 to 78 cents per bushel or ton depending on grade, oats and barley per ton, rye per cental, Timothy hay at 11 to 15.50 per ton, apples at 1 to 1.50 per box, beans and cucumbers listed, potatoes and onions by sack or crate, butter at 27 to 30 cents per pound, eggs six cents per dozen, poultry and game prices, hops at 5 to 11.4 cents, wool and mohair ranges, beef and veal prices, pork at 6 to 7 cents per pound.
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Valley
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
New Cut-Off Nearing Completion In Oregon
The McMinnville to Lafayette cut-off of the Yamhill division of the Southern Pacific is nearly completed. The two and a half mile track will replace the Whiteson to Lafayette route and the large bridge, enabling three trains daily to reach Portland at 6 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm if schedules hold.
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McMinnville
Bt. Joseph- Lafayette
Yamhill
Southern Pacific
Whiteson
Lafayette
Big Bridge
Portland
Early Snow Falls Across County With Heavy Mountain Depths
The first snowstorm of the year leaves 12 inches in the valley and three feet on the mountains. Old settlers say it surpasses last winter and may be the coldest season since 1887-88, when 75 percent of stock died. Stockmen report ample fodder for five months.
Complaints Filed Over Illegal Fishing in Tillamook Bay
Deputy Fish Warden H A Webster files two complaints in Justice Haberlacks court alleging violations of the fishing law. One suit targets Elmore Packing Company and the other targets W W Ridehalgh manager of the Garibaldi cannery.
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Tillamook
H. A. Webster
Justice Haberlack
Tillamook Bay
Elmore Packing Company
W. W. Ridehalgh
Garibaldi
Large Volume of Bills Placed in House This Session
Washington reports 5963 bills introduced in the House since the session opened. Many are private bills affecting individual interests. Holiday adjournment likely December 21. Philippine tariff bill hearings to begin once Ways and Means Committee organizes.
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Washington
House
Eeasion
Ways and Means
Boycott on Foreign Goods Sparks Shanghai Protest
In Shanghai a dispute over a kidnapping case in a mixed court led to a fight between Chinese magistrates and the municipal police. About 3,000 merchants met and voted to begin a boycott on foreign goods and refuse taxes until police inspectors are removed. The situation is reported as serious.
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Shanghai
International lawyers seek intercession over Belgian's death sentence
In Antwerp on December 12 a group of international lawyers urged powers to intervene with the Turkish government on behalf of Edward Jors, a Belgian condemned to death by a Constantinople court for participation in the attempted assassination of the sultan in July.
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Antwerp
Edward Jors
Constantinople
Mutiny in Havana Penitentiary Leaves Several Wounded
Convicts at the Havana penitentiary mutinied on December 12 triggering a fierce clash with guards. Two prisoners died and at least 16 others were mortally or seriously wounded while three guards sustained light injuries.
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Havana
Senate debates Panama canal bill and appropriation vote
Washington December session features debate on mailroad legislation and Panama canal funding. The Senate discusses the Panama bill, then refers the appropriation to a committee, voting 40 to 29 before adjourning into executive session. The day marks the first death of a senator since the session began.
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Washington
Tings
Interstate Commission
Panama Canal
Oregon
Mitchell
Hale
Senate
Panama
In the House Chamber
The House focused on appointing a committee to study the speakership. debate paused until Wednesday as Speaker Cannon's status was addressed.
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Cannon
Northwest committee members named amid broad agency roles
The list names trustees and chairmen across multiple departments including public lands, immigration, and foreign affairs. Key figures include Payne on appropriations, Hitt on military affairs, and Overstreet on public lands, with others covering banking, pensions, and irrigation.
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Northwest
Humphrey
Wash
Jones
Iivere
Idaho
Ji Ore
Will
Caahman
Waah
Mittess
Way Means
Payne
Hitt
Elkina
Hull
Fowler
Hamilton
Burton
Davidson
Wadsworth
Pat Overstreet
Lacy
Sherman
Jey
Brown
Sulloway
Slager
Claire
Miller
Wat Mahon
Dell
Imomigration
Natural Howell
Wachter
France Weary of Waiting in Venezuela Crisis
Washington reports indicate France refuses to withdraw its note over Iro M Taign treatment and presses for a peaceful Venezuela settlement. The note signals Paris’s frustration with US delays while Secretary Root and Mr Russell seek a calm resolution amid growing tension with Venezuela.
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Washington
Frave
2Uela
Iro
M. Taign
Day
Federal controls bill proposed by Indiana representative
A new bill introduced by Representative of Indiana seeks federal oversight of insurance. The measure would apply exclusively to the District of Columbia and the United States, directing the Labor Department to require full statements from all insurance companies operating within the jurisdiction.
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Washington
Represendia
Indiana
Congress
District of Columbia
Department of Go Labor
Case Dismissal Involving Senator Mitchell Highlighted
A terse report notes dismissal actions tied to former Senator Mitchell with mentions of Washington officials, Chief Fuller, and a request for an appeal sequence. The fragmented text references Oregon politics and a criminal course without clear outcome details.
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Mitchell
Washington
Thurston
Fuller
Eupreme
United States
Bin
Oregon Senatot
Cam
Washington the Baker Introduces Resolution on Russia
A brief note records Washington figure Baker introducing a resolution regarding Russia. The item notes the stance and parliamentary move without further detail.
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Washington
Russia
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Baker City Irrigation Co
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