Desperate Naval Action and Yalu Rumors Amid Rainstorms
Reports from April describe Admiral’s fighting force at the harbor strewn with torpedoes and torrential rains delaying communications at Port Arthur. Tokyo and Seoul note renewed clashes near the Yalu, while Japanese ministers plan additional ships. In New York, Ex-Senator Hill welcomes Belmont in heavy rain as they visit Esopus for judge Alton Parke’s home.
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Port Arthur
Alton E. Parker
Esopus
Weel Shore Railroad
Belmont
David B. Hill
Literatiroad
Victoria
Rosemont
Wall Street
Court of Appeals
Improper Improvements and Harbor Provisions Move Ahead
The Washington report notes House action on river and harbor appropriations including a 4,000 allocation for a project already begun, with Senate involvement and committee priorities shaping the funding. The text references conflicts over wartime policies and Polish American affairs amid broader fiscal debates.
Wall Street Fire Parker Secret Cabal Exposed
The Evening Mail plans to print an exposé by Belmont accusing August Belmont of leading a secret cabal to move Parker and expose him. The report promises a revealing article detailing plots and alleged manipulations tied to political figures and street accomplices.
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August Belmone
Mia
Belmont
Alton
Parkir
Hay
Anguig Halmont
Hinker
Pan Roe
United Workmen and Honor Degree Meet In Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana April 12 delegates and visitors attend the biennial session of the grand lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Degree of Honor. The gathering will consider the revised assessment schedule debated by members nationwide.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Order of United Workmen
Supreme Lodge
Indiana
McCall committee clears most congressmen in Bristow probe
Washington April 12 the McCall committee report on Bristow charges finds 260 members involved in questionable transactions but issues a clean bill of health for the house overall. It urges stricter limits on members actions regarding post offices and executive matters and supports severing members from such duties to improve efficiency.
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Washington
McCall
Brisstow
Congress
House
Quail Population Grows Near Cottonwood Precinct
Reports from Cottonwood precinct describe a quail surge with B A Seser a prominent local farmer noting quail chirping around his home and near the state line. Hunters warned to respect game laws amid a rising quail presence while Republicans in Montana announce state convention officers and support for Roosevelt administration.
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Cottonwc
FE. A. Seser
Qattonwood
Reser
Helena
Mont
Montana
Chicago
Philadelphia
Roimervell
Billings
Democratic County Convention Nominates Full Ticket
Enthusiastic delegates convened in Pendleton to nominate county officers and state and congressional delegates. The party affirmed debt reduction, irrigation development, and support for Lewis and Clark centennial plans while honoring Colonel Boyd. Thomas G. Hailey received commendation for district attorney services and an endorsement for congressional nomination.
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Umatilla
E. D. Boyd
T. G. Hailey
A. C. Haley
Democratic Jo County Central Committee
Dr . J. Smith
Joe Scott
Smith
Acm
T. Id. Tweedy
Roy Conklin
J. N. B. Gerking
BE. D. Boyd
House
A. D. Stillman
A. S&s. Pearson
T. J. Tweedy
Will M. Peterson
Wm. Atchison
Cecil Wade
FW. Matlock
B. M. Powers
Fred Lautz
J. B Plants
W. D. Hansford
J. 4. Raley
G. A. Hartman
W. m. Pierce
RN. Stanfield
W. RB. Campbell
Willam Blakeley
K. E. Thom
Order of Business
H. J. Taylor
Dr. Campbell
James R. Means
Lightfoot
Andy Peebler
James Laing
William McCormack
Tom Milakey
Robert Endicott
Pendleton
Oregon
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Congress
Columbia River
Robert M. Stanfield
Jacob Cherry
H. C. Willis
J. T. Liewallen
Victor H. Chabtain
Thomas G. Hailey
7Th
Nisa
America
Thes
Clark Wood
Robert N. Stanfield
H.C. Wille
Victor H. Chastain
Ot Lievalle
KH Wade
Pendleton approves $60,000 school bond issue
Pendleton voters approved a $60,000 school bond to expand equipment. The vote, 119 to 34, came after 153 ballots were cast amid confusion over polling hours. Women property holders participated, and early tallies suggested broad support above four to one.
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Pendleton
Remodeling 19 Now Completed at Post Office
The post office moves to redesigned quarters this evening, with the old private office and general delivery windows merged. Doors will open after the final distribution, and work reopens tomorrow morning as moving concludes. The busy reshuffle will shift operations to the new permanent quarters for the next two years.
Woodcraft Organizer Plans Major Initiation in Milton
Mina Green of Lamdville leads the Women of Woodcraft circle No. 1 with 1004 members and will oversee a large initiation in Milton this evening. Carrie Van Oradell hosts overnight visits as guests of Mia, with Athena set to conduct the work. Caldwell Idaho had recently hosted a large circle, and the event promises one of the biggest celebrations yet in the jurisdiction.
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Milton
Mike Jongle Green
Lamdville
Col
Mia
Carrie van Oradell
Mina Green
Women of
Woodcraft
Vielt Circle No
Lamdwille
Caldwell
Idaho
Athena
Fudge
Former Weston resident becomes sheriff in Kilettas county
William Van Vactor, once of Weston, now serves as sheriff of Kilettas county, Washington. He was guest here yesterday en route from Medical Lake to the asylum. A lifelong Democrat in a Republican county with about 12,000 voters, he carries a 400 vote margin.
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van Vactor
Kilettat
William van Vaietor
Golden Deals
Tralia
View Vactor
Kilettas County
Washington
Asylum of
Medical Lake
Weston
Ani
Merger fight over Northern Securities case unfolds in court
In St Paul on April 12 Harriman and Pierce seek intervention to reclaim shares in Northern Pacific as part of a distribution scheme to empower stronger interests. Maxwell Eyarth argues the decree requires returning or converting shares, while Attorney General Knox objects, urging faithful execution of the decree and maintaining the current legal posture. Elihu Tree treads new leadership moves as the Securities Company seeks return of public stock.
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Harriman and Pierce
United
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
United States Circuit Court
Maxwell Eyarth
United States Supreme Court
Harriman
Harrimans
General Knox
United States
Fie
Tte
Hill
Sanborn
Securities Company
Oalwad
Eli
Color Blind Firemen Lose Jobs at La Grande Division
Three firemen on the Mountain division of the O R H N at La Grande were discharged for defective eyesight after extensive examinations. Authorities noted the impairments render them unsafe for service and recommended removal from duty. One dismissed fireman came from the round house at Poodleton, others from La Grande lines, highlighting a robust local fire department, with past staffing of nine on extra boards. Bishop Ludden Heads to Rome in a Catholic party from Syracuse with Cortland and Binghamton clergy, traveling via Naples aboard the Hamburg American line. The group plans a two week Rome stay followed by tours in Northern Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany and England before returning in late June.
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Dhethuguieh Howe
Mags
Thele Monay
Colog Eine
Colom
Pervico
Dame Hieel
Poodleton
la Granie
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New York
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Koenig Albert
Whate
Hoy
John MelLough
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John J. Mendell
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Villivan
Hall
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France
Germany
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