President Wilson urges California land law careful drafting
President Wilson told Representative Baker he wants California alien land laws designed so as not to interfere with pending treaty obligations. He noted the government has no state rights issues to push, but urged avoiding interference while the issue is settled. No policy has been drafted and officials state no definite position will be announced until a decision is made.
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California
Washington
Baker
Wilson
Sanford
Joke leads to cutting affray in Baker Oregon
Charles Adama surrendered to the sheriff after a dispute with Richards over wood cutting. Adams says Richards provoked him with insults about women, and he wielded a knife, injuring Richards with neck and head wounds. Adams was staying with William Hudspeth. authorities will likely present the case to the grand jury.
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Baker
Ore
Charles Adama
Lo Richards
McEwen
Richards
Ardwimsa
Jokine Richards
Adams
William Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Adama
Grand Jury
Arkansas River Flood Stage Reaches Critical Level
Following a 20 hour rain the Arkansas river rose four feet overnight and is still rising at four inches an hour. All tributaries are swollen though no floods are anticipated. The river registers fifty four point one tenths feet and remains critical as high winds that battered levees subside.
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Tulsa
Ohio
Arkansas
Births and Deaths in Pendleton Nearly Equal
Pendleton reports show 28 births and 25 deaths up to April 1, with Dr. L UC Temple noting incomplete figures due to reporting lapses by physicians and undertakers. The tally lists January 7 deaths, February 11, March 8, with causes including pneumonia and senility. seven deaths in January, eleven in February, eight in March.
Powers Recognize Huerta Government
A Washington dispatch reports the foreign office believes Great Britain and Russia have recognized the Huerta government in Mexico. The message from Mexico City notes that powers recognize Huerta, amid comments on diplomatic status and implications for U.S. policy.
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Huerta
Washington
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Russia
Montenegrins Refuse Turkish Messenger Entry
A dispatch from Cettinje reports King Nicholas of Montenegro refuses to permit a message to penetrate Montenegrin lines or to convey the Porte's Instructions to the Turkish commander at Seutwrl during the siege of Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Estad Pasha
Turkey
Seutwrl
Porte
Cettinje
Nicholata
Montenegro
Plas
Opening Day Draws 30,000 Fans to Ebbets Field
New York reports that 30,000 fans are expected at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn for the National League opener between Brooklyn and Philadelphia. The game, moved to avoid conflicting with park dedication, marks the start of baseball season with dense crowd anticipation.
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New York
Ebbett’s Field
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ambassador Wilson accused of taking active part in revolution
El Paso April 9 report says Roque Gonzales Garza former Madero deputy declares he will go to Washington with proofs that Ambassador Wilson participated in the recent revolution in Mexico City. Garza adds charges will be formally presented by Deputy Rojas with substantiating evidence.
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Ambassador Wilson
el Paso
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Mexico City
Roque Gon
Zales Garza
Madero Chamber of Deputies
Garza
Rojas
Pope's Condition Deteriorates Amid Rome Watch
Rome reports the pope's fever returns and his condition grows more critical. Kidney involvement worsens respiration as doctors caution grave risk while prayers rise across the Vatican and St Peter's Cathedral. Mirla and Anna Sarte request constant bedside access.
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Rome
Land transfer figures in Indian will dispute at Umatilla
John Laroque mixed blood Indian died at St Anthony's Hospital Homer Watts Athena attorney and farmer may inherit one of the rich quarter sections of farming land on the Umatilla reservation if federal officials approve the will. The transfer hinges on approval by the Indian affairs commissioner and the interior secretary. The land is valued around 16 000 dollars and the will was made December in Athena before bank witnesses. Watts reportedly loaned money to Laroque and has leased the 160 acres for years. Opposing tariff debate also noted with proposed sugar duties and lumber protections discussed in Washington.
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Hebris
Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
St. Anthony's Hospital
Homer J. Watts
Athena
Umatilla
Wattsle
FE. L. Swartahinder
Interior Secretary
Washington
Watts
Laroque
Hovage
Broussard
Louisia
Louisiana
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hroussard
Underwood
North Carolina
Jurist Threatened by Death in Letter
An anonymous letter threatening death was received today by Justice Lush who sentenced Mrs. Pankhurst. The jurist is protected by a bodyguard as Scotland Yard detectives seek the author of the letter.
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London
Lush
Pankhurst
Scotland Ward
San Francisco Eyes Wholesale Arrests To End Warfare
San Francisco reports federal authorities plan wholesale arrests of Chinese tong gunmen to stamp out tong warfare. A grand jury returns indictments naming tong leaders Suey Sing and Bing Kong of the Songs, who are said to be involved as wars rage along the coast.
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San Francisco
Tongmen
Federal Grand Jury
Suey Sing
Bing Kong
Whitman Massacre Suggested at Walla Walla Show
A proposal to add a Whitman massacre event to the Walla Walla Wild West show is before the Commercial club and fair association. President J C Scott urges inviting a motion picture company to stage the event as an added attraction, with board discussion expected.
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Sugsession
Walla Walla
Walla Wallin
Two Baseball Games Scheduled This Weekend
Jupiter Pluvius permitting Pendleton Will and baseball game both on Saturday and Sunday next Whitman College will send over her stalwarts Saturday to pull a littl of the high brow stuff upon the wild and wooly Pickiopes On Sunday the Pilot Rock term will journey in to try con clusions with McKune's proteges The games will give the fans an op portunity to see the kind of stuff the hotal players have in them MecKune is putting his men through shine pretty stiff paces these bright warm days He believes in work and plenty of it so he is making his men report at the park both morning and afternoon for workouts He is de voting a good deal of time to batting practice which gives the men a chance to get their eye and the pitchers no chance to get their salary arms into cordition Another new outfielder was secured tolay In the person of Varlun a youngster that Nick Williams turned loose at Medford a couple of days ago McKune had his eye on the bey and Promptly signed him With Doherty coming up and Cowan and other as pirants for the outfield already here indications are that there will be a warm fight for the positions.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Pendleton
Whitman College
Pilot Rock
McKune
Hotal
MecKune
Tolay
Varlun
Nick Williams
Medford
Bey
Doherty
Cowan
League Game 18 Postponed to Friday in Cincinnati
The flood water has turned the National League grounds into a quagmire delaying the season opener. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh will now play on Friday with the previously scheduled game postponed from tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Navy torpedoes to be tested in Newport harbor
Four thousand dollars worth of torpedoes, the first built by the navy department, will be discharged in Newport harbor as a preliminary test of the government product. There are seven torpedoes in the Whitehead type lot.
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Newport
Navy Department
Newport Harbor
Olson acquitted in Minnesota murder case shocks court
The jury found Professor Oscar M Olson not guilty of murdering Clyde Darling after a day of surprises in which the judge allowed manslaughter as a possible verdict. Olson fainted briefly when the verdict was read and later expressed relief and intent to resume family life. The University of Minnesota said it would not accept Olson's resignation.
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St. Paul, Minn
Oscar M. Olson
University of Minnesota Farm School
Clyde N. Darling
Olson
S20
Olock
Orr
O'Brien
John Keefe
Uundry
Darling
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Clyde Darling
President Wilson Invites Senate Finance Panel Debate Bill
Washington April 9 Invitation to Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Finance to confer with President Wilson this afternoon in the Capitol. The tariff bill's Senate impact will be discussed. Earlier talks at the White House left no agreement on a new meeting time.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Wilson
Senate
Finknre
White House
Tumulty
Miners Silhour Bill Passes At Sacramento
A legislative committee recommended passage of Assemblyman Finnegan's bill in Sacramento to set a left hour day for miners in underground workings from shaft entrance to emergence. Finnegan's attempt to extend the measure to cement factory workers failed by one vote.
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Sacramento
Cal
Legislative
Finnegan
Finnegain
United States Army Sergeant Fired On by Strike Sympathizers
An Army sergeant was fired upon by strike sympathizers but suffered no injuries. Investigating officials labeled the incident a crime and praised prompt security measures taken at the site. No suspects have been publicly named.
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United States Army
Men Ordered to Shoot Strikers Protest in Buffalo
In Buffalo on April 9 a U S Army sergeant and scouts were fired upon by street car strike sympathizers. One wagon injured as militia were ordered to fire on rock throwers. Strikers urge arbitration with Governor Sulzer while three regiments are deployed. Street car service ceased except for one Main Street car.
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Buffalo
Wardup
Seventh Regiment
United States Army
Welch
Milita
Sulzer
Seainst
Miltila
Supreme Court
Brown
Main Street
Inauguration of China's First Parliament in Peking
Peking April 9 The first parliament of the world's youngest republic was inaugurated yesterday with 500 representatives and 177 senators present. National anthem, cheers, and a 101 gun salute marked the opening as adjournment was set for April 12. The United States hints at recognizing the republic when parliamentary officers are appointed and quorums declared.
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Peking
House of
United States
Yuan Shiai
New York
Rival to Yuan reported killed in Hupeh
Tokio telegram from Pekin says Li Yuan Huang, rival of Yuan Shi Kai for the Chinese presidency, was assassinated today at Wu Chang in Hupeh province. The report details the political rivalry and assassination in central China during a period of rulers and power struggles.
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Tokio
Japan
Li Yuan Huang
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Wu Chang
Hupeh
Pekin
Rebels Renew Attack On Naco Federal Garrison
Naco, Arizona April 9 rebels renewed the assault on the federal garrison at Naco Sonora firing from east and west with machine guns. Two federals killed and four wounded in initial exchange. General Ojeda sought permission for military burial on the American side for 22 federals. Misfired shells wounded a reconnoitering party of 22, three killed and two more fell when Yaqui Indians charged during the lull.
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Naco
Sonora
Ojeda
United States Cavalry
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