Summary of Week’s Global and Domestic Notables
A condensed weekly resume notes events ranging from Ili poli’s end of a bitter prohibition drive and Bryan’s presidential backing by Philippine Democrats, to Japan’s caste reforms and expansion ambitions. It reports labor strife in Rome, Manchurian control debates, floods on the Ohio river, Carnegie’s philanthropy, and political shifts in the US, Britain, Germany, and beyond with various notable incidents and policy moves.
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Bryan
Japan
Britain Faces Cabinet Shakeup After Premier Resigns
London April 7 Great Britain stands without a premier or ministry as Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns. The king will appoint a new head of government and the entire cabinet will resign with the premier, awaiting a new formation and guidance from the monarch.
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London
Great Britain
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Lefureure
Cir
Pontep
Uith
Biarrits
Japanese Fleet Move Seen as Training Mission
Tokyo reports Count Okuma noting a dispatch of the American battleship squadron to the Pacific was for training officers and men. The move drew European press attention, seen as significant, though the United States said it was not a menace to Japan.
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Okuma
Mento
Cal
Pacific
Japan
United States
Fleet Assures Peace Evans Says Pacific Mission Timed
Admiral Robley D. Evans told the San Francisco Chronicle that U.S. interests in the Pacific are growing and the fleet’s coast presence will be defended. He warned a future conflict would be commercial, fought with brains and dollars, not 10 inch guns, and emphasized readiness without seeking war.
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Robley D. Evans
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Chronicle Today
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New York
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Far East
Harriman
Fleet committees aim to raise 70000 by collectors tour
San Francisco on April 7 reports a flying squadron of ten automobiles and volunteers to collect funds for the fleet drive. Collectors will visit 2300 saloons and 600 restaurants through the city to secure between 15000 and 20000 by Tuesday night.
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San Franciso
Stolen Bust of Pope Clement VIII Recovered Near Villa Aldobrandini
Police recover the bronze bust of Pope Clement VIII hidden about a half mile from Villa Aldobrandini after thieves accessed the estate. The weighty artifact, valued at pounds, appears kept hidden to export it abroad.
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Aldobrandini
Transport Sherman to Call at Noon for Twenty Fifth Coast Guards
San Francisco April 7. The transport Sherman will call at noon to mor enlisted men of the Twenty-fifth coast ga rds and 180 recruits for the troops.
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Milton Fruitgrowers to Erect New Warehouse and Cold Storage
Architect F. E. Finkenbiner of Walla Walla has drawn plans for Milton Fruitgrowers union. Construction will use concrete with an 18 foot tall wall and full basement. The 100 by 8 foot building will have two end elevators and large platforms for loading. It will store and handle up to 500000 dollars worth of fruit per season.
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Milton Fruitgrowers
F. E. Finkenbiner
Walla Walla
York
Tg Seaohe Ot
Medford Buyer Purchases 258 Acres in Ashland District
Dr. F. C. Page of Medford buys 258 acres in the Ashland district for 52000 dollars. The deal includes eight acres of young orchard trees four and five years old in fine condition and land suitable for fruit growing, though planted to trees in parts.
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F. C. Page
Medford
Ashland
Bes
Oregon Railroad Commission Orders Freight Rate Cut East of The Dalles
The Oregon Railroad Commission reduced first class freight rates from Portland to points east of The Dalles. Reductions include 3 cents per hundred for Biggs 7 cents for Arlington 18 cents for Pendleton 18 cents for La Grande and Baker City with proportional cuts elsewhere. Water competition keeps other freight rates low and all commissioners agreed.
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Portland
Dalles
Biggs
Arlington
Pendleton
la Grande
Bakeree
Dalle
Sheep Shearing Event Near Smythe & Smith’s Mill
A sheep shearing session at Smythe and Smith’s mill area south of town showcases powered machinery aiding lambing. The pasture is scarce but the season is unusually successful with few lamb losses so far.
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Arlington
Smythe & Smith
Portland Brick Expert Praises City Hall Brick Quality
The Dalles-Mr. Litherland, a Portland brick expert, hired by the city hall architect, examined a brick burned here by The Dalles Brick & Tile company. He reports the brick equals any made in the state after the casing bricks delivered by mistake were rejected by the architect.
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Litherland
Portland
Dalles Brick & Tile Company
Dallas Seeks Coal Near Brown Property
Brown plans early drilling for coal on his Dallas property after finding several lignite coal seams. He believes the project will pay and will start preliminary excavations to sink a shaft within days.
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Hon. W. OC
Brown
Apple Land at 61 600 an Acre Hood River Sale
One of the largest Hood River orchard land deals reports the purchase of 32 acres from C. K. Marshall for 1000. Buyer is F. W. Angus of MacRae & Angus. The trees are young and in bearing only a year or two, with the price considered modest for the area and varieties.
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C. K. Marshall
F. W. Angus
MacRae & Angus
University Detain Bulletin From Oregon Regents and Alumni
New university bulletin from the University of Oregon in Eugene lists regents and their terms of service, officers of administration and instruction, and the names residences and occupations of all alumni.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Beauvie May Oil Company Articles Filed
The Beauvie May Oil Company has filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk. George R Beavin is named as a principal, with capital figures and land holdings connected to the venture. The head office location and related details are listed in the filing.
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Beauvie-May Oil Company
Sean Son
George R. Beavin
McKay
Peter
Mills Resume at Gaker as Lumber Mills Restart
Mills resume operations in Gaker with several hundred workers to be hired as logs are sourced from Sandboat Lake. Oregon Lumber company at Nee Seeeeety and nearby mills have slowed or halted due to reduced demand. Stoddard Brothers Lumber co reports winter output near 46 000 feet per day, with the Oregon Lumber co at Austin running a similar steady pace.
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Baker Lumber
Oregon Lumber Company
Stoddard Brothers Lumber Company
Oregon Lumber Com
Austin
Lumber Con
Learn to Farm at School in Albany Grades 7 and 8
Albany Pupils in seventh and eighth grades of the public schools will devote their class time to agricultural work. The program aims to stimulate active effort in farming education as part of state requirements.
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Albany
F. Sanders
Schoo
Soil Survey Planned for Klamath Region by U S Department
Joint effort of Klamath Water Users Association and Chamber of Commerce requests a summer soil survey by four corps of soil experts from the United States Department of Agriculture. Citizens urge prompt action and Secretary Wilson has assured priority.
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Klamath
Diking Fund Reaches Eighty Two Thousand Dollars
Freewater ranchers convened in Badgero's hall to back flood control on the Tum a jum and Walla Walla rivers. About 2000 dollars subscribed for the protest and diking work has begun. The valley irrigates 23000 acres with 5000 under cultivation yielding excellent crops.
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Walla Walla
Badgero’s Hall
Oregon City Superintendent Announces Large Steelhead Egg Shipment
Superintendent Henry of Tapers epereie Waal touthpott reports a take of 2,000,000 steelhead eggs at the Rogue River station after inspection. Superintendent O Malley receives 100,000 Rainbow trout eggs from Baird California for hatching and release at Clackamas station.
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Henry of
Taper
Eperie
Baking Powder Plant Planned for Portland Outlining Northwest Expansion
Hunt's Perfect Baking Powder Company of Minneapolis will locate a Portland manufacturing and distributing point for the Northwest. The Portland plant is to be built this summer with William C. Rigg of Minneapolis, company vice president, arranging to establish a local branch at the Port land hotel.
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Hunt
Minneapolis
William C. Rigg
Iaing
Portland Markets Report with Prices and Items
Market listings show wheat varieties at 83 86 cents per unit, oats and timothy hay prices per ton, apples at 1 3.50 per box, cranberries 8 11 per barrel, and vegetables including artichokes 7 per dozen. Butter prices range from 150 to 300 per pound with dairy packers at 5 60.
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Oregon
Commission weighs rail rate case with three diverging views
A U S commission study of rail rate changes reveals at least three distinct interpretations amid hearings with commercial lawyers. The stalemate grows as discussions drift from initial aims to potential impacts on Pacific coast freight to Spokane concerns and broader nationwide effects.
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Jongal
Aden
Talen
Salt bed lands in Utah spark sensational title battle
News from Washington reports a Utah salt deposit dispute over about 38 000 acres. The bed yields a high quality salt can be marketed directly and valued at potentially 100000000 dollars. Claimants push placer filings while Utah seeks state ownership with federal help to retain the resource for the state.
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Utah
Seve Speebaneteten
Senate of the United States
Commonwealth
Washington lumber rates to be decided by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold its first conference this week on the lumber rate case involving eastward shipments from Portland and sound via Portland. The decision will determine the overall rate structure for lumber moving through the region.
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Sound
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San Francisco Water System Criticized Over Fire Hazard
A communication to the city board of supervisors from the Pacific fire underwriters details unsatisfactory water supply conditions. It says the system is not standard and that Sundbuiine measures within the city lack required pressure to combat fires.
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Board of Supervisors
Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific
Ford Trial Set and Venue Motion in San Francisco
San Francisco April 6 reports indicate Ford would be placed on trial next Wednesday if he denies the defendant's motion for venue. Assistant District Attorney John O Gara filed his reply to Tirey L Lord's brief today as Ford's attorneys prepare their response tomorrow.
Police Accuse Four Officers in City Burglaries
Philadelphia police assist burglar tale unfolds as 19 year old Harry Rothenberger claims he was aided and abetted in multiple burglaries across the wholesale district by four policemen.
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Thin City
Harry Rothenberger
Wholemle
West Deserves Support as Congress Debates Key Bills
Washington April 4. Several important measures before the senate and house concern the West. Debate focuses on drainage, water and sewer needs, and funding of school and property costs in government projects. The timber and stone act is criticized as unjust.
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Senate
House
United States
Populists name ticket at St Louis convention
The Populist convention in St Louis nominated Thomas Watson of Georgia for president and Samuel W Williams of Indiana for vice president after a day of factional clashes. Bryan and others urged adjournment without success as Watson was put forward amid fighting among delegates.
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United States
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Samuel W. Williams
Indiana
Amon
Droughout Phish
Nebraska
Tions
Bryan
Jay A. Forrest
Albany
N. Y
Mr. Watson
Minnesota
Smelter Pays Large Fee After Stock Increase
Helena Montana April 4 After a year long dispute American Smelting Refining Co admits its default by sending Secretary of State A N Yoder a check for 3685 an increase in capital stock from 5 000 000 to 100 000 000 The company contended that the New Jersey fee made its loan necessary in the attorney not clear due to damaged text
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Mont
American Smelting & Refining Company Today
A. N. Yoder
Tien
New Jersey
Twenty three Drowned in Channel Maneuver
A wireless message from Portsmouth reports a night channel maneuver disaster. The Tiger and Gladiator suffered heavy losses with a crew of 45 aboard the Tiger believed drowned along with other unidentified sailors.
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Will Fight Two-cent Law Be Submitted for Review
Chicago April 4 A combined effort to oppose the two cent passenger rate is supported by the railroads. Officials plan to confer and meet next week with Illinois road representatives and discuss advisories ahead of possible suits.
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