Taft May Veto Tariff Revision Threat Amid Democratic Push
Washington April 3 Democratic leaders complete extra session program including Canadian reciprocity reapportionment tariff revision and economy measures. Taft may veto tariff bills if passed, while insurgent Republicans in the Senate appear ready to back revisions. Socialists outline policy via Victor Merger promising support for measures aiding workers and limiting factory misery.
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Washington
Department of Justles
Stee Trust
Port Office
Clase
Senate
Missing Miss Gladys Heebner Leaves City
The Daily Chronicle reports Miss Gladys Heebner left her Webster Street home last night around 9. She did not return to her room and belongings were packed. Local officers cannot locate her. she bought a ticket for Umatilla before the 11:45 train, with no trace since.
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Gladys
John W. Heebner
Webster Street
Daily Chronicle
Old Pioneer Says The Country Snow Too Crowded
Androwa, pioneer resident of Oren county and former resident of Mrootina, is in town on a short sojourn. He notes feed shortages are easing with pleasant spring weather bringing crops and livestock into good shape. He recalls Pendleton when four houses stood and travel lodgings were scarce, contrasts crowded times with earlier sparsity, and quips that times are too crowded now.
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Androwa
Oren County
Mrootina
Angle House
Lot Livermore
Dalle
Walla Walla
Mwouwth
England suffragettes spend night from home
London reports thousands of suffragettes marching for a census night walkout. Households received forms and were told to fill them at census headquarters under penalties. Demonstration ended around 5 am at Seyla Theatre and skating rinks. Also mentions a monument to Mrs. Kerenhap puck Turner riding from Maryland to nurse her wounded son near Guilford.
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London
England
Seyla Theatre
A. m
Kerenhappuck Turner
Maryland
North Carolina
Ha Hlefield
Guilford
Pendleton Commercial Club seeks new quarters
A five member special committee met at Dr C J Smiths office to discuss securing larger quarters for Pendleton Commercial Club. The Matlock Brownfield building upper floor near Hotel Bowman is a low rent option, with other sites and the idea of a new club house near the business center considered. President Dana Smythe favors new quarters, citing Northwest towns with well furnished clubs and buffet facilities. If a building cannot be erected or found elsewhere, the current Brownfield-Matlock rooms should be occupied.
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C. J. Smith
Dr. Smith
Matlock- Brownfield
Bowman
Dana Smythe
Portland
Salem
Northwest
Pendleton Commerceial Club
Brownfield-Matlock
Miny
Hotly Contested Chicago Election Ends With Special Officers
Judge Osells grants Merriam petition to appoint special officers to supervise voting amid a fierce campaign. Merriam accuses a plot to vote dead men non residents and repeaters. Harrison leads in early counts with about 60,005 votes. Merriam spent 2,500. Harrison 17.50. Taft enforcement anticipated to influence results as campaigns rally voters in a tense contest.
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Osells
Merringan
Chicago
Merriam
Owen
Harrison- Merriman
Bittinig
Joon Harrison
Win
Rodrigues
Marriam
Harrison
Thieves Wound Police In New Jersey Shootout
In Kearney New Jersey on April 1 a battle between police and a gang of wire thieves left several patrolmen wounded. The thieves, believed to number many, fled the scene as officers exchanged gunfire in a chaotic confrontation that opened with a wagon being fired upon.
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Kearney
N. J
Hachenenek
Peary Pormengency of Guggenheim Interests
Negotiations were held in Weaverville on April 1 regarding the Guggenheim interests and properties valued at 25,000. Items include the Douglas City church property, Dutton Creek mines, Placer diggings, Woodbury Placer mine, and Hind to Player. Most assets are in northern California.
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Weaverville
Guggenheim
Clerga
Douglas City
Dutton Reek
Punn Mind
Hook and Lauder
Woodbury
Hindte
Northern Tallfornin
Supreme Court weighs anti trust cases and price rules
Washington April 3 The Supreme Court may decide this week in anti trust prosecutions of Standard Oil and tobacco firms and the contempt case against Gompers and federation officials. The court held that any manufacturer fixing a minimum toll price for products sold through wholesalers violates the Sherman act, a ruling that could reshape trade in proprietary medicines and impact freight rate disputes between Oklahoma and Kansas officials.
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Washington
2. C
Supreme Court
Sdeejan
Stendird
Gompera
Tis Productsa
Oklahoma
Sante Po
Oklahome
Kankxas
Washington to enforce eight hour workday for women
Spokane, Washington may implement a new eight hour day for women and girls in mercantile, office, laundry, hotel and restaurant work when the woman's labor law takes effect in June. Penalties include fines for each violation. Some Spokane plants have already begun enforcing the rule in April, boosting employment for 16 to 20 percent of workers. Three thousand Spokane women are affected by the change.
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Spokane
Washington
Taft and Bryce Discuss Arbitration Treaty
Washington April 1 Taft and Ambassador Bryce of England held a lengthy discussion on the proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Bryce
England
United States
Great Britain
Taft Keeps Silent on Secrets in Sulzer Meeting
Washington reports Taft pressed Sulzer for secrecy on naval and military mobilization at the Mexican frontier. Sulzer, chair of the foreign affairs panel, refused to discuss the matter, saying he was asked to keep information confidential. Gomez proposes two paths to resolve the Mexico crisis, one involving Diaz and insurgents, the other continuing the conflict.
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Sulzer
Sulae
Washington
Taft
New York
New House
Gomez
Dr. Gomme
Igosevelt Saying Fare Well to Frisco Friends
In Sen Francites California April Teosevel spent the day saying farewell to friends before a trip. He plans to visit Sacramento then travel to Ren Montay and will head toward Portland and Seattle on Tuesday to meet Governor Johnenn.
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Sen Francites
Calif
Teosevel
Goa
Sacramento
Cavernor Johnenn
Portland
Spokane rate case ends with closure on April first
Washington date April 1 reports the interstate commerce commission closed the Spokane rate cases after hearings. The decision was expected to lower rates for certain commodities, and officials anticipate formal action will follow soon. The action involves major carriers and regional shippers seeking revised pricing structure.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Pendleton Party in Auto Accident Near Hermiston Ditch
A Pendleton picnic party touring the government dam area faced two car troubles on return. The Hendrickson car rolled twice into a ditch in darkness after lights failed, but all occupants escaped injury. The group, including William Kupers and family and the Cooleys, reached Pendleton late, still in high spirits despite the mishaps.
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Pendleton
Government Dam
Thordleton
Hermiston
Ina Ditch
Eeho
William Kupers
McCook
Spence Hently
Herman Sohl
Mrs. Cooley
Henry Hendrickson
Mise Mareaver Cooley
Walter Cooley
Kupers
Sohl
Hendrickson
Bently
Fenny
Cox Appearance in Court Sparks Fugitive Bond Offer
In Cincinnato on April 3, Ross Cox surfaced in the courthouse before noon to avert Hunt's bid to alert authorities to his fugitive status. His lawyers warned of a return either today or tomorrow and proposed bonds, with Cox believed to have vanished to dodge appearing before Judge O Gorman whose term ends Saturday.
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Cincinnato
Ross" Cox
Court House
Hunt
Cox
O'Gorman
Patton and Humphrey dissolve partnership in barber shop case
Judge G W Phelps rules Patton and Humphrey partnership dissolved with Patton having withdrawn July 1 1910 and starting a Main street shop. Humphrey denied 1500 damages for withdrawal. Court awards use of Court street property without rent from July 1 to now and orders sale with proceeds divided.
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G. W. Phelps
Patton
S. Humphrey
Mark Patton
W. B. Humphrey
Court Street
Main Street
Humphrey
Zion City Election Focuses On Whipping Post Issue
Zion City voters face a pivotal election centered on establishing the whipping post for certain offenders. Vollva, the election’s leading figure, advocates enforcing reformist controls, municipal ownership, and state operation of all major industries.
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Zion City
Thin City
Vollva
Eect
Johnson on Death Bed Says He Will Run Again
Chin April 1 report notes Johnenona election ten year anniversary. He lies ill on his death bed but declares that if he recovers he will run again. Doctors hope for strength though health remains uncertain.
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Johnson
Chin
Johnenona
William Waldorf Astor Birthday Sketch
William Waldorf Astor turns sixty three, born March 1 1848 in New York. He built a vast estate, moved to England after marriage, supported charities, and his son William Waldorf Astor Jr. gained a British seat. The Astors plan extensive coronation entertainments in Britain.
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William Waldorf Astor
New
John Jacob Astor
Collagia
Astor
Europe
Kenad
Mary Daleren Paul
Philadelphit
New York
Newport
England
Astora
London
Mire Pauline Astor
Spender-Clay
Wiliam Waldorf Astor, Jr
Thingshorne
Virginia
Hesto
Astors
Three Pilot Rock Businesses Burglarized in Night
Three principal Pilot Rock businesses Jacques & Litser hardware store Charley Newcomb butcher shop and Al Butler saloon were burgled in the night. Thieves forced doors smashed cash drawers and stole knives razors cartridges and whiskey flasks. One suspect later claimed involvement in the saloon burglary while a second man was captured with shells. Police traced leads along the railroad toward Pendleton as officers from both towns pursued the pair.
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Pilot Rock
Jacques & Litser
Charley Newcomb
al Buteler
Marshal Lynch
McReynolds
Blakely
Gurdane
Pendleton
Pliet Rock
Hil Pal
Pendleon
Pal
Butler
Portland Free Employment Bureau Aided 27,503 in 1916
The municipal free employment bureau of Portland reports that 27,503 men and women were furnished employment during 1916 at a cost to the city of 10 cents per person. The figure reflects the bureau’s annual effort to reduce unemployment and provide work opportunities for residents.
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Municipal Free Employment Bureau of
Portland
Fashionable hairdos baffle the everyday observer
In these days of amazing coiffures it is difficult for the average person to tell whether styles are puffed or pinned. The feature notes the era's elaborate hair trends and the challenge of distinguishing technique from volume in public appearances.
Healthy gain shown in Pendleton post office fiscal year
The Pendleton post office reports a substantial rise in business for the year ending March 31 1911 with total mail and services reaching 22416.87 dollars, a gain over the prior year. The quarterly and March performances also show stronger volumes than 1910, though some months display smaller gains.
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Pendleton
Harry Rees
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Victor L. Merger
Wisconsin
United Press
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Pendleton Commercial Club
Pavous Harrison
Theves
Patimolmey
Peary
Taet
Hoss Cox
Pilot Buck
Zion
Reck
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