Supreme Court limits rights of public in second class mail ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that publishers can access second class mail matter but the ruling limits public rights. The decision, in a unanimous vote, dismisses Minnesota v North Securities Company and Great Northern Pacific, holding the circuit court lacked jurisdiction. George W. Beavers, Fort Riley official, must be tried in New York.
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O de
Supreme Court
Houghton, In & Co
Boston
Postmaster-General
Riverside
Unbia
Detective
State of Minnesota
North Securities Company
Greathern
Northern Pacific
Supreme
Li Circuit
Minnesota
George W. Beavers
Fort Riley
Postoees
Pata Fraucis
New York
Retail Grocers and General Merchants’ Association Meet in Bir mingham
About 200 delegates from 30 local organizations opened the second annual convention of the Retail Grocers and General Merchants’ Association of Albi in Birmingham. Thomas tlowe of Mont-PUNK presides as reports and remarks highlight progress, with officers expected to present a program including talks by national association officials and other prominent figures.
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Birmingham
Ain
Nacional Association
Won't Talk Defeated San Domingan Rebel Leader in New York
An unnamed San Domingo rebel leader defeated in a New York confrontation refused to speak about possible government talks. General Jim Milican, recently arrived from Santo Domingo aboard the steamer Philod to discuss governance issues, was reported in the brief dispatch.
Tucker Pleaded Not Guilty in Mabel Page Death Case
Tucker, arraigned in Waltham Massachusetts, faced charges over the March death of Mabel Page in her Teaton room. He pleaded not guilty, claimed innocence, and the court set to hear further proceedings.
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Waltham
Mass
Charles
Mabel Page
Teaton
Coli
Washington April 11 report on Philippines capital move
A dated Washington dispatch notes the capital of the Philippines will be placed 166 miles north of Manila on a plateau near Buu Cevint. The text mentions notable figures and events, with references to political and military leadership and to China. The fragmentary notes include unclear names and phrases.
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Washington
Philippines
Ull
Manila
Selling human skin at Salem tied to murderer Egbert
Salem receives sensational report that medical students are offering tanned skin souvenirs, allegedly cut from the back of Harry Egbert, the Harney county murderer hanged a month earlier. Officials deny mutilation of the corpse and say the items are not from Egbert but an investigation will be demanded.
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Egbert
Harry Robert
Harney County
Willamette University
Hebert
Facillty
Salem Prison Plot Alarm Causes Extra Guards
Tramps circulated a story that the Salem state penitentiary would be dynamited to free prisoners. Superintendent James spotted two suspicious men near the walls, one with a package, but no evidence of a plot. Extra guards were posted and precautions increased to prevent any dynamiters' actions.
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Salem
State Penitentiary
James
Minister Asphyxiated in Miller Hotel Gas Incident
New York April. Rev. Joseph B. Long, 70, Methodist conference member in session here, was asphyxiated by gas in his apartment at the Miller hotel last night. No reasonable explanation for the gas jet being open.
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Joseph
Long
Methodist Conference
Miller Hotel
Public Mass of Pope Pius At St Peters
In Rome on April 11 Pope Pius celebrated his first public mass at St Peters before about 40 000 spectators from many nations. Troops guarded the plaza as over 1000 youths led by Father Perosi performed Gregorian chant during the service. The pope appeared in the Sedan Gestatoria and looked pale and aged.
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Pope Pius
St. Peters
Father Perosi
Statine
Encouraging Irrigation Offers Free Water For One Year
Jackson County Improvement Company offers to furnish unlimited irrigation water for one year to landowners along its ditch to demonstrate value and gain customers. No obligation to continue after the season. potential growth in customers expected. Also notes Chicago grain open and close prices and a Catholic Men’s Organization lecture in Portland inviting men 18 plus to form a new institute.
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Jackson County Company
Jackson County Improvement Company
Ita Diteh
Jinyong
Father Lowell
Portland
Court Howe
Thoreday
O'Connell Moves Headquarters as Machinists Vote for Strike
Washington reports indicate an open rupture between Santa Fe railway and the International Association of Machinists. Election returns show a strong majority in favor of a system wide strike within two weeks. O'Connell plans Denver headquarters and privately signals a strike seems unavoidable.
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International Association of Machinists
O'Connell
Washington
Santa Fe Railway
Denver
Procuers expose Spokane agents in housing of ill fame
In Spokane on April 11 the press exposed employment agents accused of aiding in procuring innocent girls for houses of ill fame. All but two agents in the city are reportedly involved.
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Presa
Houses of
L-Fame
Democrats Meet Tomorrow at County Court House
The Democratic county convention assembles at the county court house at 10 a m with 236 delegates expected and full attendance likely. Delegates from the east end and Echo arrive tonight and a full ticket is anticipated by 3 o clock. The platform may back the direct primary amendment irrigation portage road the Lewis and Clark fair and endorse C P Strain for the past year. State convention delegates are not likely to be instructed for a presidential call date.
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County Court House
Court House
Echo
Aight
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Administrator Appointed for Jin Joshua Estate
Billy Joshua filed a petition to appoint administrator of Jin Joshua's estate, valued at about 450 dollars for 200 acres on the reservation. The uncle of minor children Annie 11, Annie 7, and Hawate 2, he secured the petition with the widow To wax and the deceased’s relatives informed of a son born to W A Teutsch and wife in Portland. A Cyprus birth visa tradition mentions a wine blessing at marriage.
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Billy Joshua
Jin Joshua
Annie
Hawate
Thorn Hollow
Cyprus
Forts Fire On Merchantmen In Port Arthur Scene
A misinterpreted flashlight signal near Port Arthur caused forts to fire on a fleet outward bound. Two Chinese seamen were killed by shells. The incident reflects the tense military mood as Russia prepares for a potential Japanese attack while searchlights deter ships nearby.
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Port Arthur
Niu Chwang
Marshal Chases Barnhart After Dray Ride Incident
Two police court cases opened the morning. Marshal Carne y pursued Andrew Barnhart who charged him with an elred jag and a warnooop. The marshal disciplined him, then hired a dray to corral the fugitive, bring him back after a quarter mile, and fine him 310 plus five days boarding due to lack of funds. A second man, Johnsoe, was arrested for drunkenness and forfeited a $6 bail.
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Andrew Barnhart
Redman
Barnhart
Johnsoe
Nis Cane Wee
High Water Threatens Mountain Track on Meacham Creek
Meacham Creek rises into a raging stream along the O K and N line from Bingham Springs to Union. Rail crews guard track with rock riprap and watchmen while four work trains haul rock to shore up weak points. No immediate danger of track destruction, but several sections are undermined. Warm weather has begun melting high mountain snow, hinting at rising water unless cooler weather slows melt.
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O KK & N
Bingham Springs
Nnion
German Forces Clash With Hereros in Southwest Africa
Berlin reports a eight hour battle at Onguaniera in German Southwest Africa. German troops stormed a strong Herero position, drove rebels from the line after heavy fighting, with 400 German dead and wounded. Hereros slaughtered in the melee, over 1,400 counted dead or missing.
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Onguaniera
Africa
Atubborn
Alabama Primaries Highlight Sixth District Nomination Battle
In Alabama today Democratic primaries are held for all state and county offices and delegates to the state convention. A key contest is in the Sixth district where Captain Richmond P. Hoton seeks the nomination against long-serving Congressman John H. Hawkhead. results are eagerly awaited. Other districts show slower expected changes as incumbents largely seek reelection.
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Ala
Alabama
Congress
Concreteman Thompson
Richmond P. Hoteon
John HH. Hawkhead
Koon
Loret
Justices and Constables Nomination at County Convention
Delegations nominated justices and constables for eight districts at the county convention. Names include Weston East Weston L Wood J FL G King constable Milton John Miller J P James Dykes, Ukiah B FP Chilson Jo Py Moore constable Alba Joshua Clark J bh ALS Quant ceonstible Adwing M A Ferguson Baker constable Helix Captain Inaacs J O AL B Montgomery constable Pontletille H 1 Colbler 1 Pa Artiun Giwon constable. Full central committee pending. existing names listed with districts.
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East Westin
Wood
G. King
Milton
John Miller
Death of Mrs Sommerville of Albany N Y 78
Rumor from Pendleton reports Mrs Elizabeth Sommerville of Albany mother to County Treasurer Sommerville died at her home Saturday evening after four months with bronchial pneumonia She was 78 native of Ohio came to Oregon in 1864 with husband Alexander Sommerville settling at Harrisburg She leaves four children present at Albany except B J Sommerville who was en route Funeral was held this morning.
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Elizabeth Sommerville
Albany
Sommerville
Sommerville Wise
Ohio
Oregon
Alexander Sommerville
Harrisburg
John Sommerville
Edmonton
Kan
B. J. Sommerville
Pencheton
N. A. Blodgett
Frances A. Miller
Vallejo
Cal
KB. J. Sommerville
Pendleton Voters Deciding School Bond Issue This Week
Pendleton's school board seeks funds to erect new buildings and will hold mass meetings to select sites after bonds pass. The East End favors Parsons place with Humphrey nearby as backup. residents in other districts will vote and decide the final property and bond outcome.
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Norrow
Ofelonk
Court House
Pendleton Mare
Kaat
Parsons Place
Humphrey
Glace
Jemie
School of
Pendleton
Shearers Scarce and Sheep Industry Busy in Grant County
Joseph Vey will begin shearing 20 000 sheep near Echo by week’s end and plans to secure the best crews. Cunningham works his flocks near Pilot Rock and across other range holdings, with wooling to take several weeks. Sheepmen struggle to hire enough shearers to maximize results. Democrats in Grant County condemn Interior Department forest reserve policy.
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Echo
Cunningham
Pilot Rock
Fight at Taraca River in Moro Clash Kills Few
News from Manila reports Gen Wood’s forces repelling a Moro attack at Taraca river. Moros led the assault but were driven back. leaders escaped. American casualties: two killed and one wounded.
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Wood
Taraca River
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