Congress Opens Special Session Amid Democratic Sweep
Washington April 7 opening of Wilsons special session marks transition to Progressive Democracy control. Democrats 294 to 145 Republicans and Progressives, with delegates from Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Suffragists parade to Capitol under police protection as the body convenes for tariff reform and urgent business.
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Congress
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Wilson
House
Henry Clay
South Trimble
Condon
Trimble
George W. Taylor
Alabama
Manuel Earnshaw
Philippines
Alaaka
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Enele Joe’ Cannon
City of Pendleton Wins Pavement Case Over Patent Gravel
Circuit Judge G W Phelps held the city had jurisdiction to contract for street improvement on Jackson street with gravel bitulithic and that the plaintiff James Johns waived objections by delay. The decree favors the city, with Johns planning to appeal to the state supreme court. The decision discusses charter limits, competition, and patent material considerations.
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James Johns
Jackson Street
State Supreme Court
City of
Pendleton
G. W. Phelps
JR. R. Johnson
Supreme Court of
Phelps
Cit
Warren Bros
Warren Construction Co
Jurge Phelps
Speedwell steamship near Point Reyes bound for San Francisco
The steamship Speedwell, badly crippled by heavy seas, sent wireless calls for help Saturday night. It arrived off Point Reyes today and is expected to reach San Francisco safely, en route from Coos Bay.
Walla Walla Plans Its Wild West Show
Walla Walla set plans for a frontier show during fair week to outdo past events. The next step is securing cowboys from the northwest, with large cash prizes, merchandise awards and trophies promised for the three day event.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Northwest
President to read message in person before Congress
Washington April 7 The Democratic leaders favor a plan by Congressman Underwood to introduce a resolution inviting the president to deliver his message personally. Similar action may be taken in the Senate. Time bisected texts of “How to Act When the President Visit a Congress” are being dug from resting places following the announcement that Wilson intends to personally read his message before Congress tomorrow, the first such act in 112 years.
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Washington
Underwood
Simlar
Senate
Congress
Wilson
Eminent doctors doubt Friedmann Gare claim
Dr. C J Smith returns from London doubts Friedmann Gare, calling him a myth and a fraud. London sources, Brompton Hospital, and European inquiries cast doubt on his tuberculosis cure and reliance on show patients. Hearst publicity drive cited as undermining credibility.
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Friedmann
Cook
C. J. Smith
London
Smith
East
Europe
Brompton Hospital
Germany
Nathan Raw
Liverpool
Trinidad
Raw
Edwin Walker
Evansville
Ind
Walker
France
Berlin
Hearst
Montenegro defies powers over Scutari assault
April 7 London reports Europe unsettled by Montenegro’s open defiance as ambassadors hold informal talks. Kiel dispatches say two German warships join the blockade at Antivari while Britain debates Montenegro pressure. Crttinge notes Montenegro and Servians plan a general assault on Scutari with fresh Servian artillery ready for a coordinated cannonade.
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London
Europe
Montenegro
Scutari
Kiel
Germany
Antivari
Crttinge
Beleaguren
County Medical Association Attends Waterways Meeting Here
The County Medical Association plans to attend the Blalock memorial service held by the Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. N. G. Blalock, a pioneer in the open river movement, was a skilled physician and surgeon. The Waterways Association will convene Monday and Tuesday next week with a program on open river movement features. State Road Commissioner Gilbert will attend, supporting river access for road improvements. A feature will be Mr. Keats of Portland discussing the auto truck as a river freight carrier.
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The
County Medical Association
Blalock
Columbia and
Snake River Waterways Associ
Ation
N. G. Blalock
Pacific Northwest
the Waterways Association
Seaion
Washington
Gilbert
Keats
Portland
President Wilson Seeks Status Of Anti Alien Law In California
Washington April 7 President Wilson summoned Senator Works of California to learn the exact status of pending anti alien legislation. He will discuss the matter with Works tonight or tomorrow. The move is believed to follow a protest from the Japanese government.
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Washington
Wilson
Senator Works
California
Works
Naco Shellfire Threat Amid Rebel Encampment
Naco Ariz April 7 insurgents about Naco Sonora await the arrival from Cananea of General Obregon to assume command. No attack on General Ojda s federal garrison will be made before his arrival.
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Naco
Ariz
Sanora
Cananea
Obregon
Ojda
Mrs Pankhurst Critical Hunger Strike Update
London April 7 Home Secretary McKenna asked to report on Mrs. Pankhurst condition amid hunger strike. Norwich April 7 a large unoccupied residence burned, police blame suffragettes. firefighters struggled to save remaining blocks.
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London
McKenna
Pankhurst
Crielia
Norwich
England
Oregon for O W R N to split into two divisions
Portland report says the O W R N will divide into eastern and western divisions. T. W. Walsh to lead the eastern division from Umatilla to Huntington with headquarters at La Grande. Hollins remains in charge of the western division from Portland to Umatilla.
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Portland
Umatilla
Huntington
T. W. Walsh
Spokane
Hollins
Deschutes Road
Walsh
Oregon
la Grande
Foley
Cir Nisson Visits From Portland on Local Swing
Cir Nisson, once a well known local young man, now based in Portland, has paid a visit here. The return highlights his ongoing ties to the community and hometown connections.
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Cir Nisson
Portland
WilsonTariff Bill Advances In House Amid Radical Reforms
Washington April 7 The administration tariff bill proposes sweeping reductions and free lists including raw wool steel rails and sugar while slashing cotton and iron and steel duties. It imposes a one percent tax on incomes over four thousand and a certified tax on incomes over fifty thousand with three percent over a hundred thousand.
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Washington
Wilson
Illfated German steamer Mimi sinks with 18 dead
Brighton Oregon April 7. Eighteen men drown when the German bark Mimi capsized after being pulled into deep water by donkey engines. Twenty two aboard. four rescued, including Captain Fisher of Portland and two sailors. Bodies lashed to vessel, others washed away. Survivors found by Garibaldi lifesaving crew.
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Ore
Mimi
Captain Fisher
Fisher Engineering Company
Portland
Captain Crowe
Russell Blackman
Jack Fitzpatrick
Charles Seipp
North Plains
Garibaldi Lfesaving
Charles Fisher
Westphal
Hoth Willl
Fr. Ludwig
Garibaldi Beach
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