Malheur and Umatilla Reclamation Plans To Be Deliberated
A Pendleton meeting of the United States Reclamation Service consulting board will decide on the Malheur and Umatilla projects. Key engineers including A P Davin and A J Wiley are expected, with Whistler guiding the Malheur report. Prospects for immediate work are dim due to funding limits, while disputes with the Water Users association threaten Malheur.
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Board of Consulting Engineers
United States Reclamation Service
Pendleton
John T. Whistler
A. P. Davin
BD. C. Henry
Oregon
Washington
A. J. Wiley
Idaho
Wyoming
Jon T. Whistler
HH. Ensign
Pacific Coast
Mr. Whistler
Malheur
Umatilla
Uncatlila
Military Food Company
Water Users’ Association
Department
First Carnegie Medal Awarded to Mina L Steele
Des Moines on April 6 marks the first Carnegie medal for personal heroism awarded to Mina Lavina Steele recently named assistant state librarian. Miss Steele saved George Hill a State University student who nearly drowned after breaking through the ice.
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Des Moines
Mina Lavina Steele
Miss Steele
George Hill
The
State University
Eastern Oregon riverfront project awaited by engineers
The report of the Board of Consulting Engineers on future riverfront development is eagerly anticipated. Proposals touch on land use north of the river and potential tender service to the cause of irrigation, with outcomes hinging on upcoming deliberations and the engineers' forthcoming meeting.
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Board of
Orevon
Portland revival meetings draw tens of thousands
About 35,000 people attended noon revival meetings across Portland today. Across many venues overflow crowds filled Alam a North End and all trades, lodges, churches joined in the event, with no social distinctions observed among attendees.
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Portland
Alama
North End
Stockholders Hold Meeting At Southern Pacific
Louisville reports the annul meeting of stockholders with 1,974,680 shares represented. The board of directors elected includes William D. Cornish, George J. Gould, E. H. Harriman, Marvin Hughitt, H. B. Huntington, James H. Hyde, Otto H. Kahn, C. H. Mackay, D. Mills, W. S. Pierce, Jacob Schiff, James Speyer, James Stillman, Charles H. Tweed and David Wilcox.
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Louisville
Southern Pacific
William D. Cornish
George J. Gould
E. H. Harriman
Marvin Hughitt
H. B. Huntington
James H. Hyde
Otto H. Kahn
C. H. Mackay
D. ©. Mills
W. S. Pierce
Jacob Schiff
James Speyer
Federal grand jury resumes packing industry probe in Chicago
After a three day rest the federal grand jury in Chicago resumed its inquiry into the packing industry this morning with Sunday adjournments excepted. The investigations continue and numerous witnesses were called as the panel reconvened.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Grunsky Joins Irrigation Work as Consulting Engineer
Washington special reports Grunsky chosen as consulting engineer in the geological survey and with the reclamation service. He will supervise engineering aspects of national irrigation projects at a salary of 10000 per year. President Roosevelt made the appointment, Grunsky a leading San Francisco engineer, with administrative oversight by F M Newell.
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Hownt
Anl Winl
Voour—Wis
Moosevelt
Alr
Grinsky
Washington, DC
Oregon Dairy Journal
Carby
Grunsky
Lathmian Cinal Commission
Geologiea Survey
Cervices
Reclamation Service
National Irrigation Wawa
Gruneky
Reclamation
Grumky
San Francisco
Election Results In St Louis March April Vote Totals
Mayor Rolla Wells, a Democrat, is re elected by a plurality of 1423 over Tully. Democrats win 26 of 46 official posts. Republicans win all but one council seat. In the house of delegates Democrats take 16 seats to Republicans nine.
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St. Louia
Rolla Wells
Tully
House of Delegates
New Lewiston Creamery to Begin Butter Production
The Lewiston Tribune reports the new Lewiston Creamery has its machinery installed and ready for operation by April 15. The latent design equipment for butter manufacture is of top quality, and manager Goodhue is due soon to begin contracting for cream.
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Lewiston Creamery
Goodhue Ia
Lewiston
Earthquakes in India Devastate Lahore and Dharmute Station
A relief party was sent to Dharmute HU station after a strong earthquake wrecked the area. The mine and native quarters were buried. nine in the European quarter died and many houses were destroyed. Notable deaths include Mrs Robinson and two daughters, along with four Indian civil service members. The disaster left the population homeless with widespread loss of life and property in Lahore and other towns.
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Lahore
India
Dharmute HU Station
Mra Robinson
Mra, Hollderess
Capothy Muterott
Indian Eivil Service
Kadhmir
Daloulse
Debon
Dunpetrala
Malerkotin
Rebellion spreads in Caucasus amid war news from Tokyo
Reports from St Petersburg April 6 say rebellion grows across the Caucasus with 10 000 armed rebels in the mountains electing a king. Up to 8 000 workers from Baku and Batoum may join, plus seven contingents totaling 7 000 operating in the region. Military officials warn it may take a decade to restore order. In Manchuria Russians driven from several positions by April 4 500 cavalry captured. Arare destroyer launched at Kure as Tokyo holds a victory parade at Uyeno park cheered by the emperor and officials.
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Berlin
Petersburg
Caucasus
Batoum-Baku
Toklo
Manohuria
Tsuek Shu
Changte
Sumlen Chang
Tyulu Ehu
Heth
Souhlaoteu
Arare
Kure
Tokio
Mukden
Duisinem
Hiblyl Park
Uyeno Park
Two Negroes Hanged in Nashville Jail Yard
In Nashville, Andrew Hibbert and James Schudder were hanged in the jail yard as the drop fell while the crowd sang The Old Time Melodion. Schudder killed his three year old crippled son and Hibbert killed his mother-in-law Seattie.
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Nashville
Apel
Andrew Hibbert
James Schudder
Necro
Schudder
Hibbert
Judge Dunne 15 elected mayor in Chicago race
Chicago figures show Judge Dunne Democrat winning the mayoralty with about 155,467 votes to Horton 135,704 and Collins 19,074 as 1230 precincts report. Republicans concede fall’s city vote favored Democrats while Afro American support aided Dunne. Campaign framed as anti-franchise and anti-corporate wealth, with Harlan and Wall Street accusations shaping the result.
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Chicago
Dunne
Horton
Rep
Collins
Harricon
Stewart
Judge Dunne
Bereh
Republicn
John Maynard Harlan
Edward F. Dunne
Hallan
Wall Street
Epcianet
Har
Demurrers filed in water rights case at Milton
Three demurrers have been filed by defendants in the Peacock Milling Co versus the city of Milton and 300 plus parties seeking possession of 4000 inches of water from the Walla Walla and Tum Tum rivers to operate their mill. The motions allege insufficiency of the complaint, misjoinder of parties, lack of court jurisdiction, improper consolidation of several causes, and failure to commence within the code-mandated period. Names include Sintiey & Lowell and Jormen A. Pee, with Finks Irrigation Co among listed defendants. The city and Milton Irrigation Co have not yet responded.
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Peacock Milling Company
Milton
Walla Walla
Tumalum
Sintiey & Lowell
Jormen A. Pee
Finks Irrigation Company
Milton Irriga
Tion Company
Municipal ownership forecast for Chicago street railways
A Chicago mayoral candidate predicts municipal ownership of street railways within two years, while railway interests warn council control may neutralize such moves. Elsewhere, Cleveland mayoral ally Johnson forecasts a municipal ownership campaign if election plans hold, and discussions begin between Britain and the United States over Panama Canal settlement questions.
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Cnly
Cheage
Eleat
Edward F. Dunne
Ager
Chicago
Cleveland
Judge Dunn
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Fire destroys Wilson building in Cripple Creek blaze
In Cripple Creek Colorado a fire engulfed the Wilson building today. William Davis and a man known as Big Walsh were burned to death. Several others escaped with narrow losses as the flames swept through the structure.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Wm. Davis
Big Walsh
Wilson
Egho Bank Held Fine Election For New Institution
At a stockholders meeting of the Bank of Etho a new institution was formed with capital of 25000 dollars. Directors for the coming year are Robert N. Stanfield A B Thompson Joseph Cunha Charlie Hiller and W J Parrish. Officers named are President W J Furnish Vice President R N Stanfield and Cashier Secretary Ralph R Stanfield. The bank hopes to open by May 1 in a suitable Echo building or a new frame structure if needed.
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Bank of Etho
Robert N. Stanfield
A. B. Thompson
Joseph Cunha
Charliie Hiller
W. J. Parrish
W. J. Furnish
R. N. Stanfield
Ralph RB. Stanfield
Joseph Vey
Echo
Mayor Boyd Weighs State Job Offer In Spokane Race
Spokane notes say Mayor L F Boyd has been offered a clerical state position by Governor Mead. If he accepts he would withdraw from renomination, leaving rivals a clearer field. The exact post remains undisclosed though insiders hint at a state administration clerical role. The governor’s offer was reportedly made during his Spokane visit.
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Spokane
L. F. Boyd
Mead
Boyd
President Roosevelt Seeks Indian Territory Statehood Tour
The president visited Parsons and Vinita in Indian Territory April 6, drawing about 6000 and 1200 people respectively. He spoke briefly at each stop, expressing hope that Indian Territory and Oklahoma gain statehood soon as crowds grew and celebrations intensified along the route through Wagoner Muskogee and South McAlester.
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Varrow
Indian Territory
Roosevelt
Vieud
Oklahoma
Parsons
Kas
Kansas
Statehood
Vinita
IT. T
Mang Polar Bouth McAlister
1. T
Wagoner
Muskogee
South McAlester
Chicago Grain Markets Wild May Wheat Rally
Chicago traders saw the May wheat market surge with heavy morning buying. May opened at 1.14, rose to 1.17 then settled near 1.16 as shorts scrambled to cover amid Gates-led bull clique pressure. July opened at 0.67 and closed at 0.67.
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Clark Grain Commission Company
East Court Street
Chicago
Clique Mae
Gates
Board of Trade
May
Filing Writ Suspends Sentence in Chadwick Case
Cincinnati April 5 Judge Wing's contention in the Chadwick case is that filing a writ of error suspends sentence the suspension is directed until further orders. Mrs Chadwick will be kept in the Cleveland jail pending disposition in the circuit court of appeals which may not occur until next fall.
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Cincinnati
Wing
Chadwick
United States Court of Appeals
Merniie
Cleveland
Circuit Court of Appeals
Hayti minister reports revolts at Port Prisce and Monte Crinto
On April 5 Minister Powell of Hayti informs the state department that revolutionary activity is underway at the ports of Port Prisce and Monte Crinto, signaling a surge in unrest in the region.
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Washington
Powell of Hayti
State Department
Port of
Prisce
Monte Crinto
Wool Market Update From Welser to Boise
Frank H. Johnson returned from Welser and Payette with about 60,000 pounds of wool. He reports the local crop nearly sold out with only a few bales left at Mountain Home and prices around 16 cents.
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Frank H. Johnson
Welser
Payette
Mountain Home
Boise Capital News
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