Huerta Refuses Salute to Old Glory in Tampico Row
Washington reports General Victoriano Huerta, provisional president of Mexico, refused to salute the American flag after United States demands over the Tampico incident. President Wilson branded the stance as a challenge to U S honor and pledged to use force if needed, with plans to seize Tampico and Vera Cruz ports.
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Volunteer Army Bill Moves Through Senate
Washington reports a Senate passed bill with amendments to organize a volunteer force for Mexico or any crisis. It mirrors 1898 Spanish American War laws, standardizes enlistment, and grants the president power to appoint officers with military training preference.
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Learns English To Testify In Oregon Prison Case
Marinovitch, held in the state penitentiary at Forest Grove, learned English to testify. He was jailed two years ago for allegedly stealing a watch while boarding a train and receiving the maximum sentence. He now claims he bought the watch in good faith from the real thief.
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Sandhill Cranes Declared Pest by Grande Ronde Farmers
Sandhill cranes, though federally protected, are devast ating wheat fields in the Grande Ronde Valley. Thousands gather on farms, pulling up wheat by the roots. Farmers are compiling petitions to Congress to change the law unless the birds migrate, or more damage ensues.
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Girl Canverse to Test at Oregon State Fair
Plans for an inter county fruit and vegetable canning contest between Lane and Marion county girls at the Oregon State Fair were completed in a conference between county agriculturists F W Rader and Luther J Chapin. The event in September aims to introduce modern steam pressure canning methods to rural homes.
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Shell Explodes Injuring Seaside Woman and Daughter
Mrs. Robert Spear and her daughter Helen in Seaside were severely hurt when a rifle shell exploded in their home heating stove. Mrs. Spear suffered cuts to her cheek and hand while Helen sustained head and facial injuries. Investigators found the shell likely placed in wood before burning, with heat causing the explosion.
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Governor West to Lead Campaign for Constitutional Amendments
Salem reports Governor West will after the primary election personally lead a citizen driven drive to initiate constitutional amendments and measures to cut wasteful offices and commissions. He plans statewide public meetings to discuss taxation and to gather signatures for petitions. One amendment would cap state and county appropriations and adjust tax rates to fit budgets.
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Feud Ends in Slaying Over Grazing Dispute
Morrison Campbell killed neighbor John Becker in a long running cattle grazing quarrel. Campbell is held without bail and will appear before the grand jury in a May preliminary hearing.
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Oregon Presbyterians Plan July Synod in Eugene
Willamette Presbytery meets in Eugene and votes to move the annual synod of the Presbyterian church of Oregon from October to July. The session will be held during the ministerial conference at the University of Oregon.
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Child Saves Babe's Life on Train Tracks
In Eugene Gladys Wooley seven dashed in front of a speeding train to rescue her sister Dorothy three who lay on the track. As she leaped away dragging the baby a locomotive cylinder struck Gladys tearing her apron Neither child was hurt.
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Corvallis Chautauqua outlined and Oregon news brief
A Chautauqua group forms in Corvallis and a three day fair is planned in La Grande September 22 to 24. Oregon City salmon fishing, dancehall closures by law, and taxbond plans for hard surface roads are noted along with farm seed corn efforts. Legislative moves include Indian land sales, school land sales, and abolition of capital punishment under consideration.
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