Stanfield Seepage Triggers Damages and Demands Action
Stanfield residents, angered by government water service seepage and a burst feed canal, assembled a mass meeting on April 6 1611 to demand immediate safeguards and damages totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. They warned of further action if Hermiston officials and the Water Users association fail to fix the problem.
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Hermixton
Tees
Stanfield
Hermiston
Water Users' Association
H. D. Newell
Government
Water Service
Secretary of Interior
Bert
Rebels Ready For An Attack In Chihuahua War
Reports from El Paso say insurgents under Madero prepare to attack Chihuahua city. Citizens urge governor to deploy federal troops before open battle. twenty five Mexican women join husbands in the garrison at Juarez and aid transports. Smallpox spreads in Ensenada causing forty deaths in two weeks at the federal garrison. Mexico City reports mixed hopes for peace as unofficial talks begin in Washington.
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Ensenada
Mexico City
el Paso
Chihuahua
Madero
Chiiuahua
Juares
San Diego
Thin City
Calexico
Tebels
Aime
Enernida
Moexico City
Mexlco
Washington
de la Barra
Mexico
Vasquez Gomez
Mexican Herald
Switzler Wins Suit Over Island in Columbia River
Circuit Judge Phelps today ruled in favor of John B. Switzler against F. B. Lamnhart over ownership of Switzler Island in the Columbia River. The decision finds the equities with Switzler, noting his purchase price and improvements. The court did not rule on whether Switzler's temporary residence elsewhere affects his rights with the government. The report ends with a local quip about climate and costs.
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Phelps
John B. Switzler
F. B. Lamnhart
Switzler Island
Columbia River
Switeler
Barnhart
Theron
Unwritten Law Triumphs in Fort Worth Texas
Fort Worth Texas April 7 Mrs Elizabeth Brooks was acquitted after admitting she killed Mrs Mary Minford over a husband's affections The remarkable moment came when Walter Scott her attorney sang Home Sweet Home for her acquittal The jurors wept Brooks testified she prayed four years daily for Minford to reform Both women were prominent church members
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Fort Worth
Texas
Elizabeth Brooks
Mary Minford
Walter Scott
Ellis Wainwright Surrenders to Police in Saint Louis
Ellis Wainwright, the millionaire brewer, who was indicted for bribery in 1962 during Polk's doodle crusade, surrendered to the police chief in Saint Louis on April 7 after nine years in exile. He had fled to Paris and Egypt when the indictment was returned, refusing to return until now.
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St. Louis
Ellis Wainwright
Polk
Wainwright
Beypt
Paris
Senator Martin Elected Senate Floor Leader
Washington April 7 Senator Martin of Virginia was elected floor leader of the Democratic caucus in the Senate. Progressives opposed his election, citing his repeated votes with Aldrich on the tariff question.
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Washington
Martin
Virginia
Senate
Aldrich
Hermiston Project boosters push westward colonist outreach
Northwest colonists are targeted by Hermiston boosters promoting the Trinatilia project. J. Strohm, an informed rancher, travels from Spokane to Nampa and Huntington distributing literature and detailing the government project as trains move through No. 6 and No. 8 routes, with plans to cover Payette and Nyssa.
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Hermiston
Northwest
Spokane
Strohm
Nampa
Idaho
Pondieton
Hirmieton
Nys*n Or
Payette
Huntington
Miners Trapped as Mine Fire Simmers in Pennsylvania Shaft
In Scranton on April seven a disastrous mine fire trapped 46 miners in the Pan costs nine Throop area. Fire was fought to keep lower levels clear but smoke and gas hindered rescue efforts. Fresh air sprayed through tunnels as rescuers entered with oxygen gear. By late afternoon the fire appeared under control though debris blocked entrances and officials feared many entombed workers may have perished while crowds of relatives and mournful families gathered outside.
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Pire
Scranton
Ble
Clremen
Senate investigates Lorimer era scandal frontier report
Springfield committee summons numerous legislators to testify on the Hines Lorimer jackpot and Taft Aldrich links. La Follette denounces Taft citing Hines statements and Aldrich’s alleged role in Lorimer’s election. Taft denies involvement as the inquiry widens to Washington testimony.
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Springfield
Senate Investigating Committee
Hines
Lorimer
Dimirittes
Washington
Aldrich
Hine
Taft
Thie
Reservation lands may be opened on three reservations
Washington dispatch reports Senator Chamberlain introduced bills in Congress to open Warm Springs Klamath and Umatilla reservations. The measure would allot Indian children and set aside tinder land before opening remaining lands. Tribes oppose opening about 76,000 acres while over 80,000 acres already allotted would stay. Major Swartzlander unsure. bills previously failed after Indian Affairs bureau review.
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Umatilla
Washington, D. C
George EB. Chamberlain
Congress
Warm Springs
Klamath
Swartzlander
Oregon
Chamberlain
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Swartelander
Pinatilla
Burglars Enter Vey Residence on West Webb Street
Last night burglars entered the Antonio Vey home at West Webb Street while the family was away in the country. The intruders forced a panel in a door to gain entry and ransacked drawers looking for valuables, with no confirmed booty reported yet. The only child, the Vey’s little daughter, remains at school. An elderly caretaker slept outside and did not hear the intrusion.
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Anton Vey
Webb Street
Vey
Vey House
Street carnival added to fair week attractions
Tentative plans for a September 1 to 14 fair week include a street carnival and midway. FE. J. Arnold, veteran showman, discussed bringing his attractions to town with fair and Roundup directors. If secured, Arnold would place tents along Main Street areas near the railroad grounds and erect a large arch by the freight depot for evening entertainment.
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FE. J. Arnold
Veleran Shawman
Far
Arnold
Man Street
Railroad Street
Pendleton District Again Gets Honors For Best Track
The Pendleton district of the Oregon division of the Oregon and Washington Railway and Navigation company has won the best kept track award for a third year. Roadmaster Ed Bohrer received a gold medal for his supervisory work as Pendleton district keeps up high standards. Other districts include Portland Dalles Pendleton and La Grande.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Oregon and Washington Railway and Navigation Company
PD. Coin
Ale
Harriman Lines
Bryan Confers With President Taft in Washington
In Washington on April 7 W J Bryan met with President Taft for a half hour to discuss politics. He declined to reveal the talk's content. He said he did not know if the Lorimer case had been closed and denied endorsing Governor Wilson of New Jersey for president.
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Washingon
D. C
W. J. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
Lorimer
Senate
Wilson
New Jersey
Wind overturns steamer in Monongahela River
In Monongahela Pa April 7 a windstorm overturned the steamer Lauchiin. Effie Hughes and Jane Lawrence and an unnamed fireman were drowned. Eleven passengers were ashore or rescued, authorities reported.
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Monongahela River
Monongahela, Pa
Lauchiin
Effie Hughes
Jane Lawrence
Tugs Fail to Free Irene From Sand Spit at Newark
Five tugs battled calm waters to pull the Irene off a sand spit near Newark. The cargo will probably be salvaged. All passengers were removed safely.
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Newark
Spain Prepares to Mobilize Troops and Navy
London reports Madrid disputing claims it plans to send twenty thousand troops to Morocco and mobilize the navy. The alleged French interference in North African affairs prompts the buildup as Spain accelerates military readiness.
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London
Madrid
Spain
Morocco
France
Commercial Club Luncheon Wednesday Plans Delight
The Commercial Club will host its second monthly luncheon next Wednesday at the 1 P hall banquet room. A plate charge of 0 cents will apply. Royal M Sawtelle chairs the entertainment committee and C Chapman of the Portland Club will lead the program. Managers met today to discuss securing new club quarters and a building site with upper-floor rental.
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P. Hall
Commercial Club
Laviles
Royal M. Sawtelle
Club O Wiull
C. Chapman
Portland Commercial Club
Lea
C. J. Smith
G. T. LaDow
G. M. Rice
W. F E. Matlock
Pendleton
Union troops recruit amid mock battle and political warnings
In Lincoln Nebraska W J Bryan in the Commoner warns Democrats against predatory interests and a captured national convention. Co L officers report gains in enlistments after a sham battle, with five new applicants Toy Prether William Verne Boynton Kay S S Fustt Sam Linville and Lou Peel joining. The unit plans a Sunday clash between guardsmen and Spanish War veterans, while Lt Storle notes ample pork and beans for a siege of uncertain length.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
The
Commoner
Congress
Senate
Co. L
Mexico
Toy Prether
William Verne Boynton
Kay S&s. Fustt
Sam Linville
Lou Peel
Vinter
Storie
Arul Gs
Owvshiu
Drissimnacins Co
Storle
Benefit to aid Triangle fire survivors in New York
In New York on April 7 a major benefit at the Winter Garden aims to raise funds for survivors and relatives of Triangle fire victims. Stars including the Shuberts Lew Mields and William Brady are set to participate.
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New York
Winter Garden
Shuberts
Lew Mields
William Brady
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