Robbery of 122 bars of bullion by Villa forces
Dispatches from Chihuahua and Naco report 700 constitutionalists under General Pancho Villa halted a Northwestern Mexican train at San Andreas, 20 miles west of here, and seized 122 bars of bullion worth about a million pesos belonging to the Dolores Mining Company, an American corporation. The express messenger and six others were killed in the ensuing fight.
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Hebels
American Corporation
Lebel Fores
Chihuahua
Pancho Villa
San Andreas
Here
Dolores Mining Company
Express
Pope Shows Improvement in Rome Hospital Stay
Rome April 11 Continued improvement noted in the pope's condition today. Physicians expect a rapid convalescence and say he may sit up this afternoon. Temperature and pulses are normal though the heart remains weak. The pontiff was allowed to sit up briefly this afternoon.
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Rome
Democrats Predict Passage Of Bills Taft Vetoed
Washington April 11 Democrats predicted early passage of appropriation bills vetoed by President Taft. Chairman Stephene of the Indian affairs committee reintroduced in the house the Indian bill with about 9 million dollars in exact form of Taft veto. Rep Witzenerald plans to reintroduce the sundry civil appropriation bill soon.
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Washington
Taft
Stephene
Committee On Indian Affaires
Witzenerald
First woman named to judge's seat in county
Solusa Cal April 11 Declared to be the first woman to receive appointment to a judgeship in the state. Mrs HW S Keeran was named by the county board of supervisors to fill out the unexpired term of her husband, a prominent jurist, who died recently.
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Solusa
Cal
Hw.s Keeran
County Board of Supervisors
Rail traffic paralyzed by Australia railroad strike
Sydney April 11. Railroad passenger and freight traffic through Australia is practically paralyzed as the spread of the railroad employees strike causes a total suspension of traffic probable, according to announcement here.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Australia
Railroad denies girls disappeared in transit
Baltimore and Ohio officials strongly denied reports that 20 immigrant girls vanished from a train at New Castle Pa. They said no women were in a March 6 car that reached New Castle Junction en route to Chicago and that 19 other immigrants rode with flood relief crews. The railroad noted two immigrant cars from New York to Chicago had reached their destinations March 18. Immigration Inspector Libbray was to arrive in New Castle to investigate, but officials said no government inquiry had been ordered.
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Baltimore
New Castle
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Chicago
New Castle Junction
Government work day to start at eight hours later
Washington reports that eight instead of nine will begin the daily government workday in the departments. The cabinet discussed changing hours today, noting the present nine to four thirty schedule.
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Washington
Hawaii Desires Independence Petition Drawn in Honolulu
Honolulu reports a petition drafted for Hawaii to withdraw from the union and seek state independence due to contentions over a free sugar tariff. An attorney for local business interests expects broad signatures on the document.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Wash- Inston
Pankhurst Photos Found in Ruins at Turnbridge Wells
London reports suffragettes burned the pavilion at Turnbridge Wells cricket field as large photographs of Mrs. Pankhurst lay in ruins. The hunger strike at Holloway is said to be undermining her health, with McKenna confirming weakness but not a critical condition. American suffragette Zelile Emerson in a private hospital has developed appendicitis, requiring urgent surgery per Dr. Moullin.
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London
City water plan for Fluker Country Club extensions
City Commissioner George Henry reports on extending water mains to the Fluker Country Club for domestic use and fire protection. Estimated main cost under four inches would be about 600 dollars, with a proposed city share of 300 dollars if the club pays the other half. Domestic service line to the club would cost about 100 dollars but provide no fire protection.
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George Henry
City Water Service
Fluker Country Club
Henry
Clin
Morgan's Body Arrives Today in New York
The body of J. P. Morgan arrives on the Tat France and is taken to the Morgan home to await a Monday funeral. J. P. Morgan Jr. and his son Junius meet the ship as flowers from major banks and corporations fill the Morgan Library. A police guard guards the mansion while streets near the residence close to the public. A 120-voiced choir from St. George's Episcopal church will perform at the funeral, and the burial will be at the Morgan Mausoleum in Hartford, Connecticut.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
France
Morgan
Mondus
Meargan
Junior
Junius
la France
New York City
Gaynor
Morgan Mansion
St. George's Episcopal Church
Morgan Mausoleum
Hartford
Conn
Sailors Die in Mexican Port Clash Aboard California
In Mazatlan on a Wednesday night two sailors John Kelson of San Francisco and Wm Corrie of Los Angeles were killed and three shipmates wounded during a fight aboard the cruiser California. Mexican policemen were injured in attempting to arrest the sailors as Admiral Cowley of the Pacific fleet investigates. A full report to Washington said the two may have been slain while defending themselves.
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Washington
Kelson
Corrie
California
Magallan
Mexico
Taivy Department
Admiral Cowles
San Diego
Cowles
Motorcycle Riders Plan Pendleton Walla Walla Invasion
A large group of Walla Walla gasoline cycle riders will invade Pendleton Sunday meeting Pendleton cyclists halfway to guide them back. The combined expedition will then head toward Walla Walla and back, with local organizers including Lester Cronin Ross Wymer Jack Weinman Carl Power William Collins Ray Findell and Dr. Hagood among those anticipated.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Walla Walli
Walla Wallaward
Garden City
Walla Wallans
Lester Cronin
Ross Wymer
Jack Weinman
Drowned man identified as Floyd Wilkins of Wales Wisconsin
Floyd Wilkins of Wales Wisconsin is identified by his brother William Wilkins as the man found floating in the Snake River near Perry Washington. He was a 26 year old carpenter and was believed dead before entering the water. The body was recovered at Umatilla and sent to Wales for burial.
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Williams
Wales
Colin Dia
Wati
Floyd Wilkins
Wisconsin
Copener Gurfeld
Baker Mercue
Roy Williams
Wisconsta
Starbuck
Umatilla
Pendleton
Perry
Coftoter
Cgiarfield
Seattle Signs Fielder from Worcester Club
Seattle president Dugdale announced the purchase of Walter Crum from Worcester to join the Northwestern Baseball League club. Crum will report immediately as negotiations followed earlier injuries to Wilson. The deal lifts Crum from suspension after he refused Worcester’s call and aims to strengthen Seattle’s outfield.
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Seattle
EF. Dugdale
Northwestern Baseball League
Worcester Club
New England
Walter Crum
Crum
Strait
Wilson
Dugdale
Worcester
Duchess of Connaught in Canada Governor General’s Wife Operated
The Duchess of Connaught, wife of the Canadian governor general, underwent an operation yesterday and today her condition was reported entirely satisfactory.
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Duchess London
Duchess of Connaught
Canada
King's Yacht Seized By Powers Fleet at Boyana River
Antivari April 11 The private yacht Roumia owned by King Nicholae of Montenegro was the first vessel seized by the blockading fleet today. It was captured at the mouth of the Boyana river while carrying three barges loaded with flour.
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Antivari
Roumia
Nicholae of
Montenegro
Boyana
Baker Clean Up Day Set for April 19 in Baker Oregon
Baker announces annual Cleanup Day on Saturday April 19 with Mayor Palmer EK Cranston of the Baker Commercial Club and Feiers plains present. Prof Hurhwill will seek teacher involvement to engage children, and ideas for city improvement were discussed. early indications point to a successful third Cleanup Day.
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Baker
Ore
The
Alpha Club
Palmer
Cranston
Baker Commercial Club
Feiers Plains
I Hurehil
Minty
Bakers
Suffragist Doctor Reports Zelle Emerson’s Health
London April 11 Dr Mansell Moulin a noted suffragist physician discussed the health of Miss Zelle Emerson American suffragette. He said her nerve system is shattered and she is almost unable to sleep with horrible dreams. She suffers digestive problems and great pain near the appendix.
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London
Mansell Moulin
Zelle Emerson
Bovard Lectures on Birds Tonight at City Hall
Prof John Bovard of the University of Oregon lectures on birds tonight in the assembly room of the city hall at 7 o clock. The event will be attended by the Umatilla County Fish and Game association many school children and farmers who are urged to hear the renowned bird expert and learn how birds affect crops. The talk will be illustrated by stereopticon slides with no admission charge.
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John Bovard
University of Oregon Department of Biology
Umatilla County Fish and Game Association
Bovard
State Univerity
Oregon Fish and Game Commission
Finley
Motiters Club Organizing Meeting in Baker Oregon
A meeting will be held at the public library in Baker on Saturday afternoon at six o clock to organize a Baker branch of the Draper Mothers' club. Mrs Evins and her daughter from Spokane have been in Baker promoting the local organization and she said she has secured enough pledged members to ensure the branch's success.
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Wiaker
Ore
Diterhim
Clock
Baker
Draper Mothers’ Club
Evins
Spokane
Trout Experts Busy in Baker Oregon Season Opens
Local fishermen report variable luck in the first week of the season. Some fair catches come from Elk Creek and nearby streams while Deer Creek is said to be fast approaching peak fishing. A few sportsmen plan a trip soon and Sumpter Valley trains allow a day trip to Deer Creek with a reasonable schedule.
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Baker
Ore
Elk Creek
Deer Creek
Tocal
Sumpter Valley
Lister Guests at Walla Walla Commercial Club Luncheon
Governor Ernest Lister attended the state board of control meeting at the prison and spoke at the Commercial club luncheon held at the Dacres hotel. Colonel William Dunphy acted as toastmaster. A large Walla Walla valley delegation from Waitsburg Tri Cities Milton and other points attended, marking the largest luncheon this year.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Ernest Lister
State Board of Control
Commercial Club
Dacres Hotel
William Dunphy
Waitsburg
Trxie
Milton
Walla Walla Valley
Lorbers Make a Good Haul
In Los Angeles on April 1 robbers broke into Sing Fat company by cutting out a square plate glass window and made off with a bold mounted jade valued at more than 2000 dollars and 50 dollars in cash.
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Los Angeles
Sing Fat Company
Alone on Arctic Ice Floe Waits for Aid
In Alaska on April 11 native boats press to rescue William Schroeder, survivor of the Diomedes wreck crushed by ice. He is stranded on a Bering Island, emaciated with frostbitten hands and feet, reporting scant food and dire condition. A dog sled team at Wales aims to bring Serrocher to Nome, but ice blocks crossing the water.
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Alaska
William Schroeder
Morris
Schroeder
Pete Bernard
Wales
Serrocher
Nome
Thomas Gatch Ill in Seattle After Heart Trouble
Thomas M. Gatch, former head of the A C at Corvallis, Ore., is seriously ill at his Seattle home 1252 Fourth avenue north Queen Anne hill. Confined to his residence with valvular heart trouble for about five weeks, doctors have little hope of recovery. He has lived in Seattle for several years and has wide acquaintances.
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Oregon
Seattle
Wash
Thomas M. Gatch
A. Co
Corvallis
Ore
Fourth Avenue
Quéene Anne Hill
Brown Buys 1000 Yearling Steers in Utah Trade
Baker reports P. J. Brown bought 1000 head of toe yearling steers from Parsins Rich and Evans of Salt Lake City. Some cattle to be turned out near Hentingtes, others shipped to Baker. A 200 head batch moved from Hitines to Pugh valley for summer feeding.
Chamberlain Overcoat Stolen Then Returned
Washington reports Chamberlain's $250 overcoat stolen from the Los Angeles Soldiers' Home during the last winter's investigation. Officials recovered the coat from an inmate described as kleptomaniac. The senator chose not to prosecute, saying the man likely needed the coat more.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Chamberlain
Camels Found in California Excavations, Paleontologist Reports
Dr John Campbell Merriam, professor at the University of California, told the Archaeological Institute in San Francisco that excavations near Los Angeles have yielded camel skeletons and a wealth of extinct life. He described the finds as unprecedented for paleontologists.
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San Francisco
United States
John Campbell Merriam
Archaeologies Institute
Merriam
University of California
Los Angeles
Hesides
Williams Faces Wisconsin Senator Over Wilson Pick
Madison April 11 ex Speaker La Follette challenges President Wilson’s choice of John Skelton Williams Virginia as assistant secretary of the treasury citing interlocking interests and a Wall Street influence. The editorial warns the president may be influenced by special interests that never sleep and urges caution in appointments.
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Williams
Treasury
Wisconsin
Wilson
Madison
Wis
John Skelton Williams
Virginia
Robert Wooley
Wooley
Washington
Dc. C
Glover
Riggs National Bank
Wall Street
Physicians to be first taught serum in Providence
Providence April 11. Dr Friedmann declared Providence doctors had shown him open confidence in his remedy and should profit first from his discovery He promised to give these physicians the initial instruction in serum use after a conference with Doctors Dwinnell Barnes Starr and Finfrix He offered a complete cure in each of the fifteen cases treated yesterday
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Providence
R. I
Friedmann
Fter
Dwinnell, Barnes, Starr
Finrrix
Baker Receives Thanks From Flood Sufferers
Baker Oregon April 11 city commissioners read two letters from flood districts in the middle west thanking the mayor for assistance and contributions. One from Mac Lee Wilson Ohio relief fund Columbus and the other from Hugh Doherty Indianapolis. Both praise Baker for prompt action and being among the first to send funds.
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Baker, Ore
Middle West
Mac Lee Wilson
Ohio Relief Fund Committee of
Columbus
Hugh Doherty
Indianapolis
Baker
Democrats Huddle On Metal Tariff Reductions
Washington April 11 The Democratic House caucus discussed the metal schedule today calling for sweeping reductions in tariffs on metal wares. The caucus will likely continue discussions into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic House
Every Effort Made to Settle Strike
Buffalo April 11 Negotiations to settle the cartmen s strike continued today as Rogeora of the state board of mediation exhausted every effort to bring both sides to an agreement. Militia patrols the trouble zone though no serious outbreaks have occurred. Several minor disturbances reported after noon. A rumor that soldiers were en route drew about 100 men who threatened the New York Central trestle but were dispersed by deputies.
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Buffalo
Rogeora
State Board of Mediation
New York Central
Local cleaners secure delivery of new paint job
New Wasco Gillette and Bowman proprietors of a clothes cleaning and pressing shop secured a fresh delivery after their establishment was painted by Harvey Withers.
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Gillette & Bowman
Harvey Withers
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Nacos
Sonora
Ojeda
Barrison
Pope
Railroad Denies
Pankhurst
Country Club
U. 5
Powers
Barker
Miss Emerson
Motiters Club
Lister
LA Follette
Lorbers
Bueness
State Senate
Anna Mack
Anna
Wallace
Gertrude Howe Britton
Hull House Settlement
Prothers
Thomas Gatch
A. C
U. S
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