Roosevelt backs inland waterways plan to curb waste
President Roosevelt transmitted the Inland Waterways Commission report urging a national policy of waterways development. He links navigation to soil erosion control, water supply, power, irrigation, and forest protection, warning rail interests oppose canalized paths and urging coordinated federal action despite high costs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
Commission
Gulf
Public records scandal nets three Patent Office figures
Washington report on Feb. 28 states Ned W. Barton third assistant examiner Henry W. Everding patent attorney and John A. Heany York Pa inventor were indicted for conspiring to steal and destroy patent records They allegedly assisted Heany in securing a patent for filaments and electrodes while ousting rival firms by destroying documents and substituting records.
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Washington
Patent Office
Ned W. Barton
Henry W. Everding
Philadelphia
John A. Heany
York
United States
Heany
Everding
Barton
Telegraphers Vote to Strike Over Wage Cuts
Telegraphers in Spokane announce a near unanimous vote to strike if Northern Pacific or Great Northern cut wages to cover extra operators expected under the interstate nine hour law taking effect March 1. About 95 percent of operators on both roads would quit, averaging 75 dollars a month for twelve hours of work.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Telegraphers face wage cut amid nine hour law
In Butte Montana on February 27 the Northern Pacific announces telegraphers will earn from 5 to 100 dollars per month. Telegraphers vote on the reduction with a strike likely as the nine hour federal law takes effect March 1.
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Butte, Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad
Reclamation Work In Nevada Near Meadow Valley
The Utah-Nevada Irrigation Company will begin dam and irrigation system work in eastern Nevada near the Utah line. The project aims to reclaim 230,000 acres of land in Meadow Valley Wash and surrounding areas.
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East Lake City
Utah-Nevada Irrigation Company
Nevada
Utah
Meadow Valley
Wash
Eastern Oregon to Lead in Wool and Sheep Year
Pendleton reports a strong outlook for sheep and wool in Eastern Oregon due to a mild winter. Lamb crops expected to be heavy with nine pounds per ewe and a higher wool clip. hand shearing favored at about 7 cents per head. Buyers are on the ground promising spirited bidding for wool and lambs.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Wheat Holders in Baker City Expect High Prices
Farmers around Baker City demand strong prices as Eagle Valley and Snake River railroads begin expansion. Growers hold wheat, anticipating spring demand and contractor sales, creating a tight local market and limited dealer supply.
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Baker City
Eagle Valley Railroad
Snake River
Snake
Licensing bill aims to cut saloon licenses in Britain
London reports Chancellor Asquith introducing a government licensing bill in the house of commons. It targets reducing regular saloon licenses over 20 years with compensation for those deprived to lapse after 14 years, provoking strong opposition from the brewers and critics calling it robbery.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Balfour
Admiral Evans Diagnosed With Rheumatic Gout Abroad
Lima reports Admiral Evans of the Connecticut on shore leave after two Peruvian doctors said he has rheumatic gout but is not seriously ill. The fleet plans to depart next Saturday under his command. President Pardo met chaplain Rev McGleeson and a cathedral mass drew sailors. A bull fight drew 4,000 spectators, and a Connecticut banquet lit up the ships.
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Lima
Peru
Admiral Evans
Connecticut
Holinois Miners May Strike Amid Deadlock Talk
Peoria Ill Feb 28 One major coal operator says the deadlock in the Northern Central and Southern Illinois field remains and the operators will stand firm until March 1 when the current agreement ends. President John M Walker warns a general work suspension may follow if unresolved.
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Peoria
Ill
Iinois
John M. Walker
European powers back Moroccan loan to Abd el Aziz
Paris reports confirm Germany and Spain contributed to a $500000 loan from the Bank of Morocco to Abd el Aziz the Sultan. The move supports the Port guard force and signals France Germany and Spain seek peace on the Moroccan coast and protect business interests.
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Paris
Germany
Spain
Bank of Morocco
Abd-el-Aziz
Bultan
Foreign Board
France
Torpedo Boats Collide in Kiel Maneuver
Two torpedo boats collided during maneuvers at Kiel today. Both ships were heavily damaged and leaking while docked. One sailor was killed and another injured in the incident.
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Kiel
Fruit Replaces Forests in Grants Pass Area
Grants Pass reports rapid land clearing as Josephine county moves toward complete fruit cultivation in five years. A local Applegate valley country store installed seven grabbing machines last month. Donkey engines near towns assist with pulling stamps and brush where heavy equipment is available.
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Josephine County
Applegate Valley
Clackamas County Horticultural Society Considers Cannery
Oregon City reports a proposed fruit cannery for Clackamas County pending society plans. Mr Britton from Eastern Oregon addressed members and offered financing after a favorable survey of local fruit acreage.
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Oregon City
Clackamas
Red Boy Mine Readies for Operation in 30 Days
After months idle, the Red Boy mine in Baker City restarts pumps. The monster pumps discharge about 600000 gallons of water daily and extraction should be ready for operation in roughly 30 days. The mine was a top producer in Eastern Oregon and is expected to regain prominence.
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Baker City
Oregon
Tracklaying Advancing on Northwestern Railroad toward Dorris
Crews began tracklaying near Bray California on the California Northwestern line. The grade is two thirds completed toward Dorris and rails are expected to reach MacDoel by March 15 and Dorris by May 1.
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Klamath Falls
California Northwestern Railway
Bray
California
Dorris
MacDoel
Dunkard
Mount Hebron
State to bind measures pamphlet for June election
Secretary of state hands over measurement measures and pro and con arguments to the state printer to bind into a pamphlet for all voters. The pamphlet should be ready by late March and mailed to voters whose names are supplied by county clerks.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Corvallis Butter Shipment Sends 60000 Pounds East
A Corvallis creamery shipped a carload of storage butter weighing 60 000 pounds to Philadelphia. The value exceeds 150 000 dollars as higher East prices lure shipments from the Coast.
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Oregon
Corvallis
Filing Petitions for Primary Office Nominations Deadline
Candidates have until March 27 to file petitions for offices voted on state wide or multi county districts. Petitions for single county offices go to the county clerk with a due date of April. The secretary of state will certify ballots by March 30. Primary on Friday April 17 with general election on Monday June.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Secretary, of State
Alfalfa Acreage Boost Seen in Uma tilla County
Estimated alfalfa acreage in Uma tilla County will rise at least ten percent this spring with active expansion in the Hutter creek Hermiston and Hudson Bay districts. Raw land ranges from 10 to 26 dollars per acre, while irrigated alfalfa land fetches 100 to 150 dollars per acre. The Portland packing plant plan spurs alfalfa growing and cattle feeding in the area.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Hutter Creek
Hermiston
Weat
Arso
Hudson Bay
Portland
Milton Fruitgrowers' union elects five directors for year
At the Milton Fruitgrowers' union meeting, J. N. Stone, T. L Ragedale, William Forsythe, O. K. Goodman and E. P. Jenson were elected as directors for the ensuing year. The union reports good condition and creditable management and plans to build a larger three story packing house on the current site for the season.
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Milton
Milton Fruitgrowers’ Union
J. N. Stone
T. L Ragedale
William Forsythe
O. K. Goodman
E. P. Jenson
Adams Farm Sold Near Weston Adams Property Transfers
Walter Adams sold the Weston The Adams place two miles east of town to R. W. Brown formerly of Eureka Flat. The 300 acre farm is well improved with a fine house and barn and gravity waterworks. The price is not disclosed but around sixty dollars per acre. It ranks among the first farms in the area.
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Weston
Adams
Walter Adams
R. W. Brown
Eureka Flat
Pendleton group to seek federal district HQ in Washington
The Pendleton Commercial Association plans to send a delegation to Washington to press for a federal district headquarters. A hearing date before the House Judicial Committee will be fixed, with Oregon delegates ready to secure supporting expressions from Eastern Oregon attorneys for Pendleton’s case.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Commercial Asociation
Washington
Federal District
House Judicial Committee
Oregon
Morrow
Gilliam
Sherman
Agricultural price list for grains livestock and produce
The document lists prices for Wheat, Barley, Corn and various hay types, fruits and vegetables, potatoes, butter, poultry, eggs, veal and pork, hops, and animal fibers. It includes per ton, per sack, per pound, or per crate figures and notes regional variants such as Eastern Oregon and Valley markets.
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Oregon
Portland
Valley
Naval inquiry may end quickly after expert denials
Washington Feb 26 ex admirals Converse and Capps defended navy construction before the senate naval affairs committee in the Reuterdahl charges investigation. After a sharp exchange committee members urged apologies for the call to answer, signaling a potentially short inquiry. The panel may limit scope and wrap up before the naval appropriation bill is addressed.
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Washington
Converse
Board of Construction
Capps
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today
Henry Reuterdahl
Perkina
Hale
Macedonian Crisis Threatens European War
London reports the Macedonian dispute discussions in both houses as Sir Edward Grey warns that prolonged Turkish intransigence could shatter the concert of powers. He proposes a term of years for a Turkish governor to resolve the crisis with broad Western acceptance.
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London
Macedonia
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Lord Fitzmaurice
House of Lords
Turkey
Sir Edward Grey
Sir Edward
Expect Feet at Honolulu for Evans Fleet
Advices from Honolulu foresee Rear Admiral Evans fleet reaching Hawaii with up to 60 000 tons of coal already present and 20 000 additional sailors to strain local supplies of vegetables and fruit if the fleet arrives. Officials have not confirmed the arrival but local sentiment is firm that the fleet will come.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Evans
Navy
Pacific Waters
San Francisco Cleansing Efforts Draft Reports By Consuls
San Francisco officials prepare sanitary reports this week as consuls from several foreign nations review conditions. Dr Rupert Blue will submit a full report to the consuls. Federal officers will release a report soon showing infection percentages among the 10 345 rate caught last week.
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San Francisco
Rupert Blue
Benith oMcera
Thaw Mind Diseased Says Board Assessments
New York February 26 statements from examiners say Harry Thaw is suffering mania and paranoia. Medical panel urges commitment to an asylum as the insanity proceeding rests with the state lunacy board and the authority at Mutten.
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New York
Allernata
Harry Thaw
Blanford White
Annte Board of Lunacy
Allentaty
Muttenwit
Navy fleet to gather in San Francisco Bay this spring
Reports indicate a fleet totaling around 60 vessels for the United States Navy will assemble in San Francisco bay with the arrival of Admiral Evans' large fleet in early May. Ships from the north and south are en route or undergoing repairs after maneuvers.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
San Francisco Bay
Bob” Evans
New Chinese Minister Wu Ting Tang Arrives in San Francisco
Wu Ting Tang, China’s new minister, arrived aboard the Siberia with three secretaries and five ladies. He landed at the Pacific Mall and then stayed at Fairmount Hotel with a large delegation, discussing Manchuria tensions and possible changes to exclusion laws with no definitive stance.
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San Francisco
Fang
Thiy
Siberia
Mexico
Havana
Francisco
Washington
Pacific Mall
Thy Ter
Fairmount Hotel
Bown
Wudentog
Neaint
China
Manchuria
Japan
Minteter
Move of Idzumi Follows Shanghai Seizure of Tatsu Maru
Tokyo reports the cruiser Idzumi waited near Shanghai for details on the Chinese seizure of the steamer Tatsu Maru. Officials deny a planned demonstration while noting Japan's flag on the Tatsu Maru. The dispute centers on arms cargo and the mystery buyer involved.
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Tokyo
Idzumi
Shanghai
Élen
Pekis
China
Kentucky elects senator and governor sale after six weeks
In Frankfort a fractured legislature yielded to a party realignment as Democrats joined Republicans to elect William O. Bradley to the U S Senate after a prolonged deadlock. Four Democrats shifted once they believed party unity would follow the withdrawal of scattered candidates.
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Sale
Frankfort
General Assembly
William O. Bradley
United States Senate
Democratic
Beckham
Publican
Bradley
Union Pardon Denials for Butte Bell Firm Case
Washington Feb 29. The denials of pardons were issued for FP Lenihan M J Joseph Shannon William A Edwards members of a union convicted for violating an injunction of the United States court. The case involves obstruction, with penalties including four months in prison and fines related to the Rocky Mountain Bell Company operations in Butte Montana.
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Washington
Thet Dent
D. Lenihan
M. J Joseph Shannon
William A. Edwards
United States Court
Rocky Mountain Bell Company
Butte
Yukon envoy debates treaty rights in Ottawa meeting
States Ottawa Feb 29 The Yukon representative De ne discusses whether to negotiate parts of all treaties with Great Britain. The talk references the alliance with the United States and Japan and Canada’s stance amid tensions involving Britain and the United States.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Dene
Yukon
Great Britain
Thomas
United States
Japan
Pathy
New Claims Bring General City Land Transfers Forward
In Los Angeles new claims appear around a camp established after a discovery. Two original claims in Bernardin County were sold for cash and a bond. Owners listed include wl, Bert Hitt, and Hopkins.
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Los Angeles
Han Bernardin County
Camp
Bert Hitt
Hopkins
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