Rockefeller Jr Testifies on Colorado Fuel Role in Strike
John Rockefeller Jr told a congressional committee he owns only enough stock to be a director of Colorado Fuel and Iron, denying dummy-director claims while acknowledging familiarity with civic welfare work. He said he knew little of company operations and attended one director meeting.
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Washington
John Rockefeller, Jr
Congressional Committee
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Rockefeller
Bower
Colorado Corporation
Foster
Federal Court Opens Here Tomorrow Morning
The eastern Oregon spring term of the federal court will open tomorrow morning with Federal Judge Robert Bean US Marshal John Montag Clerk Anderson Cannon and other officials in attendance. Two criminal and two civil cases will be placed before juries including United States v James Dupuis for perjury linked to the Columbia George murder trial. Also charged are Andrew Barnhart and Anderson Shippentower. Dupuis defense is Col J.T. Tinley. An Indian defendant faced assault with intent to kill. Court will likely adjourn afternoon session due to a city half holiday for ball season.
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Robert 8. Bean
John Montag
Anderson M. Cannon
C. L. Reames
F. A. Johnson
Leonard Becker
Charlee P. Prey
A. Newberry
Oregon
United States
James Dupuis
Columbia George
Dupuis
Col
J .T Tinley
Andrew Barnhart
Hoe
Anderson Shippentower
U. S
Newberry
Montag
Reames
Local Knights Templar to Travel for Easter Service
Pendleton Knights Templar will travel to La Grande next Sunday morning with a 25 knight and wife delegation in a special car. They will return Monday morning. The three cities Pendleton La Grande and Baker rotate hosting the Easter gathering, with Baker to host next year and Pendleton in 1916. A committee led by W Brock J F Robinson and C E Roosevelt is arranging the excursion and has sent invitations to all members.
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Oregon
Pendleton
Baker
W. Brock
J. F. Robinson
C. E. Roosevelt
Eastern business men will stop in Pendleton
Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers association plans a two hour Pendleton visit on June 10 during an excursion through the west. Secretary Cranston received the itinerary and the party will arrive from Walla Walla around 1 PM. Local entertainment arrangements to be discussed at tomorrow’s Commercial association meeting.
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Prominet Businessmen of
Milwaukee
Wiscon
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Pendleton
Cranston
The
Commercial Association
Walla Walla
Nine sand hogs die in gas ignition on bridge work
MEMPHIS Tenn April 6 Nine sand hogs working to lay the foundation for the J T Harahan bridge across the Mississippi River were killed when a natural gas pocket was struck under the caisson. The gas was ignited by the lights the men carried and they burned to death.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
President Wilson Defends Reserve Bank Selections
President Wilson refused to endorse criticism of regional bank city selections and said they were made after full investigation of trade conditions. He declined to name dates for board designation and denied influence over the reserve choices though he backed their soundness. He warned recognition of Mexican rebels is premature and outlined a non recognition policy until a stable government forms. No word on Huerta allegedly revoking consular designation of George Carothers.
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Washington
Wilson
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve
Mexico
Huerta
George Carothers
General Villa
Explosion Injures Three on Torpedo Boat Destroyer
Three men were injured in an explosion on a torpedo boat destroyer near Diamond Shoals lightship. The vessel was reported badly damaged but not in danger of sinking.
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Portsmouth
Diamond Shoals
Sealer Southern Cross Believed Lost With 170 Crew
At St Johns on April 6 reports say the sealer Southern Cross is missing with 170 aboard after likely striking rocks near Cape Race. Survivors describe horrific freezing conditions and brutal injuries, including blood loss from frozen fingers.
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ST. Johns
Cape Race
New Foundland
Sinnott Bill Increases Pendleton Federal Building Budget
Washington April 6 Sinnott bill raises the Pendleton federal building appropriation by 60000 dollars and passes the House. The measure signals additional funds will be available this session with a Senate review possible.
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Pendleton Federal Building
House of Representatives
Washington D. C
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Ore
Sinnott
Eastern Oregon Editorial Association Meets Councils and Resolutions
The Eastern Oregon Editorial Association held its first session in Pendleton, adjourning with resolutions praising local courtesies and outlining aims. Officers: G. L. Hurd president, W. H. Lang secretary, Vawter Crawford vice president. Meetings planned at Arlington in May and Stanfield in August. The group pledged support for a dignified journalism profession, publicity of abuses, prudent public officials, and development of Eastern Oregon through irrigation and the Columbia River.
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Eastern Oregon Editorial Association
Arlington
Stanfield
G. L. Hurd
Stanfield Standard
W. H. Lang
Vawter Crawford
Heppner
Eastern Oregon Press Association
Pendleton
Bede
Bates
Eric W. Allen
College of Journalism
The
State University
EB. Hofer
Draft anti-trust bills headed to Congress this week
General report notes a draft of anti-trust bills to be sent to Congress this week. Wilson asserts all cities will be pleased with new bank center operations once the law is active. Rockefeller Jr. testifies to a congressional committee about the Colorado coal strike. Pendleton gains 860000 in additional appropriation after House passage. Pendleton defeats Weston and falls to Whitman in later games. Charles Cutridge injured at Ogden.
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House
Baldwin
E. D. Baldwin
Congressman Sinnott
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Rockefeller Jr
Congressional
Colorado
Sealer
Southern Cross
Srand
Pendleton
Western Tri-state League
Federal Court
Keerofun
Smith
Weston
Whitman
Charles Cutridge
Ogden
Labor unions and farmers exemption clauses in anti trust
Washington April 6 The administration plans revised anti trust bills to be sent to Congress this week While speed is urged several measures may be shelved or merged into one The fate of labor union and farmer exemption clauses will be decided in a few days and a triad of bills may be compressed into a single measure
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Washington
Congress
Phelps Refuses Motions to Quash Indictments
Circuit Judge G W Smith denied motions by D G Smith's attorney to set aside perjury and gambling indictments returned by the last grand jury. The judge ruled substitute jurors were selected lawfully and that juror names need not be listed as witnesses since the indictment states the defendant allegedly testified before the grand jury. Proceedings continue with demurrer on George Stangier indictment and related issues.
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G. W. Smith
8. A. Lowell
D. G. Smith
Lowell
Phelps
George Stangier
Arctic Veggies Harvested In Mackenzie Posts
Edmonton April 4 Angus Brabant Hudson's Bay inspector reports large crops of potatoes beets and turnips harvested last season at Mackenzie River district posts well within the Arctic circle 1500 to 2100 miles north of Edmonton.
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Edmonton
Alta
Angus Brabant
Hudson's Bay Company
Mackenzie River District
Arctic Circle
Convicts kill guards in Folsom prison breakout attempt
At Folsom California on a Saturday afternoon thirteen inmates attacked the cell house and corridors. Three convicts died instantly and two others were fatally injured. Guards E C Weisbach and Frank Squiret fired on the raiders. Five inmates fell in the exchange as the others retreated back to cells. Names of the dead and injured include Joseph E Lucerica Earl W Sibrell Raymond Blade Norman C Hare Percy Barnes.
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Folsom
Sal
Folsom Prison
Joseph E. Lucerica
Gresno
Earl W. Sibrell
Los Angeles
Raymond Blade
San Francisco
Norman C. Hare
Percy Barnes
Yuba County
E. C. Weisbach
Frank Squiret
Blue Mountain league appoints Nor Dean and James Cox
Nor Dean of Athena and James Cox of Pendleton were named to officiate in the Blue Mountain league this year by President Lee D. Drake. Dean will umpire the opening game at Milton between Pendleton and Milton, Cox at Weston for Pilot Rock, each bringing extensive baseball experience and familiarity with the game.
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Nor Dean
Athena
James Cox
Pendleton
Lee D. Drake
Dean Wil
Milton
Cox
Weston
Pilot Rock
Drake
Whitman
Former local man seriously injured in Ogden incident
Charles Gutridge a former Pendleton man and brakeman for the Denver and Rio Grande was seriously injured Friday morning in Ogden. He fell while dismounting a moving train when a handhold gave way and the train passed over one leg.
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Charles Gutridge
Pendleton
Ogden
Mr. Gutridge
Denver
Rio Grande
Plan for Umatilla reservation irrigation by flood waters
President Tallman of the Commercial club will convene a board meeting to discuss using flood waters for irrigation on the Umatilla reservation. Major Swartslander and other irrigation advocates support the plan, which aims to boost river flow in summer and avoid opposing local mills. The effort seeks to secure friendly milling interests and gain broad regional backing.
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Talman
Tallman
Commercial Club
Board of Manage
Umatilla
Swartslander
West End
Opening Day in Pendleton Sparks Town Parade and Baseball
Every car owner urged to join a 2 pm auto parade to Round-up Park for Pendleton’s opening baseball fest. Joe Tallman to pitch first ball. Leon Cohen to catch. festival features a large Round-up band, dignitaries, and a special school rates.
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Joe Tallman
Leon Cohen
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Sam R. Thompson
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McClure
George White
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Dick Monahan
Karl King
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Jones
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