Will Give Every Protection Says They Should Leave Interior
Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon warns mission stations in China to move to safer locations as a precaution due to rising anxieties over conditions. He notes the United States will provide protection, but urges congregating Americans in accessible areas at the first sign of alarm.
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Interior
Bacon
Cincinnati
F. M. Hains
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
State Department
Washington
China
Robert Bacon
Mr. Rains
COMMERCE STILL INCREASES IN 1906 EXPORTS SURGE
The Commerce and Labor Department reports the United States foreign trade for the first seven months of fiscal year 1906 at 1 752 421 390 dollars, with imports up 70 million and exports up 155 million from the previous year. Imports totaled 699 764 56 and exports 1 056 656 764 for the period ending January. Growth driven by manufacturers materials and finished goods, and by agricultural products and manufactured items.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wants to Irrigate Egypt Land Claim Filed
The U S State Department reports Consul General Gittings in Cairo says Cape Whitehouse's land claim in the Egyptian desert is regular. Whitehouse, an explorer, aims to reclaim arid land by irrigation but has not yet taken possession and alleges delay in the Egyptian foreign office on technical grounds.
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Washington
State Department
Gittings
Cairo
Cape Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Africa
Egypt
Foreign Office
Power From the Colorado to Reach Los Angeles
The Times reports plans by local and Philadelphia capitalists to transmit Colorado River energy to Los Angeles. Power would be distributed first to mining camps along the Nevada and Arizona border and then brought to the city, with potential output up to 500000 horsepower between the Grand Canyon and Black Canyon.
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Colorado
Los Angeles
Cal
The
Times
Colorado River
Nevada
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Black Canyon
Local Option In Ohio Passes House By Narrow Margin
Columbus Feb 24 The Jones bill backed by the Ohio Anti-Saloon League passed the house 91 to 16. It provides municipal local option by petition instead of by election, placing initiative in temperance hands. The league says it will empower residents to drive saloons from city residence districts.
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Ohio
Columbue
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Temperance
Anti-Saloon League
Investigating Oil Rates Arrives Kansas City Official
John T. Marchland, a Washington secret agent for the Interstate Commerce Commission, arrived in Kansas City to probe illegal oil rates. The inquiry follows a congressional resolution introduced Monday by a Kansas member named Campbell.
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Kansas City
John T. Marchland
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marchland
Congress
An Campbell
Kansas
Sealers May Sue U S For Seizure Claims
A favorable report backs Senator Fulton's bill allowing owners of sealing vessels seized for pelagic sealing to sue in the Ninth Circuit for compensation from the government. The measure seeks to reimburse American sealers for losses from prior seizures, with total claims not expected to exceed $1,000,000.
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Washington
Fulton
Behring Een
Circuit Court
Ninth Circuit
Pebring
United States
Russia
Supreme Court
Behring Eea
Moroccan conference hopeful on possible adjustment
In Algeciras on February 23, delegates to the Moroccan conference show fluctuating opinions as to outcomes. German attitude sparks hope for eventual settlement, American delegates stay confident, and some foresee Berlin driving conciliatory moves. Afternoon talks settled minor bank questions and discussed possible arbitration roles for conferees. Ambassador White remains optimistic about a final result.
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Algeciras
Berlin
Ambassador White
Russia to brand cowards as army officers face disgrace
The Rossky Invalid reports strict rules to purge officers accused of cowardice or surrender in war. Captive officers returning from Japan will be tried by a court of honor, with reinstatement requiring unanimous officer approval. Contagions will not excuse surrender. higher officers must seek vindication, with Port Arthur garrison exempt.
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St. Petersburg
Rossky
Japan
Women Talk Blocked in Congress Sparks Exit
Washington February 23. Congress erupts over uniform divorce laws as Fannie Leake Cummings Washington representative withdraws citing “the men won’t let the women talk.” Earlier UC Muncon of Philadelphia demanded she stop calling his remarks nauseating during her address on the real causes of divorces.
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Washington
Congress For
Misa Fannie Leake Cummings
Washington State
Drydock Dewey Adrift Near Canary Islands
A dispatch from Las Palmas says the drydock Dewey broke adrift three times and was towed back by the fleet. The Potomac and fleet, now 450 miles west of the Canaries, are reporting smooth progress as they work to secure the drydock Dewey.
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Dewey
New York
Herald
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Tng Potomac
Canaries
Sinpatch
British Chancellor hints at removing coal export tax
London reports that Chancellor Asquith told a deputation he plans to present a budget soon and believes the coal export tax is vicious and injurious. He said he would be anxious to remove the tax, though he declined to declare before the budget.
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London
Asquith
Oregon Law Defect Blocks Free Rail Travel Bill
Salem reports a defect in a People’s Power league initiative to limit free railway rides. The bill lacks an enacting clause, rendering it void under Oregon constitutional rules. Officials note no authority allows withholding submission despite such flaws, if signatures are valid.
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Salem
People’s Power League
Oregon
Dunbar
Crawford
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Wright
People's Power League
Land Withdrawn for Cold Spring Reservoir Site
The interior secretary withdraws land in townships 4 and 5 north ranges 29 and 30 east for the Cold Spring reservoir as part of the Umatilla irrigation project in Eastern Oregon. Those who entered any land before preliminary withdrawal and have not acquired vested rights will lose entries, though the government will compensate for improvements made.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Cold Spring
Umatilla
Oregon
Southern Pacific plans alfalfa experiments in valley
H E Lounsbury, traveling freight agent, has bought five acres near McMinnville for alfalfa trials to boost dairying. The company owns many more valley tracts and will provide seed land plaster and inoculated soil from Alaska fields to support the project.
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McMinnville
H. E. Lounsbury
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Alaska
Eugene Woolen Mill Transfers to Salem Company
Deeds transferring the Eugene Woolen mill from Wilburn and Wright of Union Oregon to the Salem company led by T B Kay have been signed in Salem. Emil Koppe, named resident manager, has arrived and begun improvements with plans to start operations in sixty days. A new brick and concrete picker house will be built immediately.
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Eugene
Eugene Woolen Mille
Wilburn& Wright
Union, Or
Salem Company
T. B. Kay
Salem
Emil Koppe
Koppe
Farmers Expect Record Wheat Yields in Umatilla County
Pendleton area farmers anticipate unusually high wheat production this year with Helix area reports confirming strong prospects. Moist soil and favorable conditions suggest harvest strength, and a light frost is not expected to cause major damage if temperatures fall.
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Umatilla
Pendleton
Helix
Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum Company Formed
Eugene incorporation shows Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum company with $100000 capital. Incorporators J W Zimmerman C F Mitchell W J Williams B I Stevens of Eugene and I W Love of Portland. Prospect lies ten miles southwest of Eugene to be developed on an extensive scale with oil prospects to follow.
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Eugene
Spencer Butte Coal & Petroleum Company
J. W. Zimmerman
C.F. Mitchell
W. J. Williams
8. I. Stevens
I. W. Love
Portland
Indian appropriation bill allocates funds for Chemawa school
The measure near passage provides 116200 for Chemawa Indian school. It includes 4000 for a new bakery and 10000 for a viaduct to cram the railroad tracks that ran through the school grounds. The improvement aims to increase pupil safety and reduce noise from passing trains.
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Chemawa
Washington
Many Claim Water Use in Oregon Power Proposals
Oregon faces a surge of water power filings as interests push for state ownership of all stream and lake waters. Proponents cite beneficial use while urging law changes to curb individual appropriation and ensure equitable distribution through surveys and regulated flow.
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Salem
Oregon
Germany Rebuffs France Over Morocco Bank Proposal
At Algeciras on Feb 21 France and Germany presented bank plans for Morocco to the conference. French and British delegates condemned Germany's proposal as ignoring France’s status as top creditor and control of Morocco’s finances. They viewed German delay tactics as a bargaining ploy over police affairs. Henry White of the American delegation remained cautiously optimistic about a possible agreement.
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Terma
Morocco
Algeciras
France
Germany
Count von Tattenbach
Henry White
McMinnville Yamhill Livestock elects new officers
The McMinnville Yamhill Livestock Association elected officers: President William Dilfert, Vice President John Redmond, Secretary M B Hendrick, Treasurer W B Link, Directors William Gunning John Eberall Rh O Jones Amos Nelson and D A Walker. At the last meeting trustees were urged to set April 7 for Mohair pool sale and to form a Mohair wood pool by Yamhill growers.
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McMinnville
Yamhill Livestock Association
William Dilerst
John Redmond
M.B. Hendrick
W. 8. Link
William Gunning
John Eberall
Rh. O. Jones
Amos Nelson
D. A. Walker
Yambill
Portland Boys and Girls Aid Sees 26 Received 33 Disposed in January
The cost for January shows 604.20 to run the Boys and Girls Aid Society, with 26 children received and 33 disposed of during the month. Superintendent Gardner reported 46 children remained in care on February 1. One Tillamook County family with three children, all brothers, was noted as well to do.
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Portland
Board of Trustees
Gardner
Tillamook County
Indians seek joint allotment with Umatilla Band
About 26 Indians from the Columbia River tribe have filed a formal application to join the Umatillas and share in the reservation allotments. They claim lineage and say they did not join when allotments were made years ago, choosing to remain with the Columbia River tribe.
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Pendleton
Umatillas
Columbia River
Freight flow rising from Dallas to mills and ports
The Dallas yard billed out twenty carloads of lumber in one day and sent several cars of spare and piling. Mills at Dallas and False City report a combined output of ten to twenty cars daily. The Southern Pacific has pledged to run a daily freight train, replacing the current alternating-day service.
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Dallas
False City
Southern Pacific
Portland Markets summarize 1905 commodity prices
Portland market notes list wheat prices for bluestem and red varieties, oats and barley per ton, buckwheat per cental, and hay by region. It details fruits, vegetables, potatoes, beets, onions, and produce like apples, cranberries, celery, and apricots with unit prices, plus poultry, eggs, hops, wool, bees, milk, lamb, pork, and dressed meat price ranges.
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Valley
Oregon
Oniente
Euge
Oregon Ranch
Keene
Geene
Choice
Mobair
Matton
Western Federation officers to stand trial in Idaho
Boise Idaho February 21 for the first time in the Western Federation of Miners troubles its officers will be taken to court and tried for a major crime. President Moyer Secretary Haywood George Pettibone and possibly Steve Adams will be brought to Caldwell before Judge Frank J. Smith for a preliminary hearing as special grand jury preparations proceed. Attorney E T Richardson of Denver will represent the prisoners as J H Hawley arranged the case for Governor Gooding.
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Boise
Idaho
Western Federation of Minera
Moyer
Heywoul
George A. Pettibone
Steve Adams
Haines
Cahdwell
E. T. Richardson
Denver
Orchard
McParland
Heyborn Bill On Livestock Shipments Faced With Amendment
Washington feb 21 the heyborn bill allowing livestock shipments up to 96 hours may drop the provision forcing railroads to maintain 16 hour average speeds on stock trains railroads opposed the clause stockmen urged its removal and the measure faces a Thursday consideration with an offered amendment to strike it out
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Washington
Heyborn
Heydun
All Quiet at Pekin on Foreign Relations
Pekin February 21 reports foreigners receiving telegrams from relatives showing alarm abroad over possible Chinese hostility. In Pekin no disquiet is felt as foreign ministers note Chinese officials and people remain friendly to foreigners. No anti foreign movement in North China is likely to lead to hostilities, and troubles elsewhere are not felt locally.
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Pekin
China
Tidal Wave Wrecks Panama Coast After Colombia Report
Advicen from Colombia states that on February 5 President Reyes learned of a January 31 tidal surge in Telombé Cauca and nearby towns. A 30 foot rise left 62 families missing, with underground disturbances and a record temperature spike. Dead birds covered the receded coast.
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Panama
Colombia
Reyes
Telombc
Cauca
Ohio railroads cut all reduced transport rates
Chicago Feb 21 All forms of transportation except the 2 cent rate will be cut off by Ohio railroads. The policy would deprive the state of reduced transportation for conventions, the 1000 mile charity books, round trip rates and clergymen rates.
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Chicago
Ohio
President's stance on Hepburn bill offered to senators
Washington February 23 The senate committee on commerce will not amend the Hepburn bill as requested by Roosevelt who plans to reserve veto power and accept no change. A conference today between members and supporters is expected to result in an amendment for judicial review, though several conservatives oppose altering the measure. An informal committee meeting is scheduled for today.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Welbley
Taratate Commerce Commision
Mittee
Kina
Foraker
Crane
Kean
Pure Food Bill Passed by Senate in Washington
The senate approved aPure Food Bill restricting adulterated or misbranded foods medicines and liquors crossing borders within the United States and its territories. It imposes penalties including fines and imprisonment. provisions allocate responsibility to federal departments for inspection and enforcement and set procedures for investigations and prosecutions.
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Washington
Senate
Columbia
U States
Department
Agriculture and of Commerce Alhor
Department of 4 Culture
Bureau of Che
Secretary of Agriculian
United States District Attorney
Coorta
Thalo
Jarvis First Claim For Governorship In Seattle
Jarvis of Seattle holds the first claim for the governorship as of February 22. He has not yet declared, but is believed to pursue the post if he can exit binding contracts. Senator Flint urged appointment of John P. Clam as postmaster at Fairbanks, with Clam having served widely in Alaska.
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Jarvis
Washington
DB Jarvis
Seattle
Streefield
Flint
Nia
John P. Clam
Fairbanks
Clam
Ask Roosevelt to Settle
St. Petersburg dispatches report a push for President Roosevelt to seek a settlement between Russia and Japan. The piece notes divergent views from France and Germany and hopes diplomatic circles pursue an entente to avert war if conferences fail.
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Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Dispatch
Japan
France
Germany
Discovery of Ancient Fresco in Venice Reveals Doge Emblems
Fragments describe renovation of the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. The frescoes depict the monument of Doge Nicolo and include coats of arms and bands with figures, preserving historic heraldic imagery. The readable text notes restoration work and the presence of notable doge emblems.
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Venice
Woile
Banta Maria Gloriosa Dé Frarl
Doge
Nicolo
Doge 7
Preservation committee endorses cliff dwellings plan
A public hearing on the cliff dwellings site at National Park, Colorado, receives favorable reports. The committee considers preservation of the hill crest ruins and replicas within the park boundaries.
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Washington
Committee On Public
M National Park
Colorado
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