Wool Growers Win Rate War Across Distances
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders sweeping rate cuts for wool hides and pelts west of the Mississippi to eastbound destinations. It replaces the blanket system with graded rates, allows western growers to bale their product, and permits cleaning and treating wool in transit. The ruling favors Pacific coast to eastern shipments over intermountain districts.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Intermountain
Oregon Railroad Commission
National Wood Growers Association
Steel Trust Perceived Not All-Powerful in Lake Superior
Washington April 12 The United States Steel Corporation did not issue orders to keep all people off the Mesaba district. Iron ore expert Joseph Sellwood testified before the Stanley house committee investigating the steel trust. Sellwood dismissed claims that John D Rockefeller and Rev Gates dominated Minnesota mining, and said the steel trust was forced out of the Lake Superior district for twenty five years.
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United States Steel Corporation
Mesaba
Steel Trust
Lake Superior
Stanley House Committee
Joseph Sellwood
Duluth
Minn
Sellwood
Leonidas
Albert Merritt
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Gates
Minnesota
Schwood
General Fred Grant Dies in New York
New York April 12 Major General Dent Grant commander of the eastern division of the United States Army and son of the late president Ulysses S Grant died early today from heart failure It is believed cancer fears hastened his end He was born May 30 1860 served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines and was minister to Vienna under President Harrison
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New York
Dent Grant
United States Army
Ulysses S. Grant
Philippines
Vienna
Harrison
Date of decision in Frisco graft case set
San Francisco April 12. Whether Eugene E Schmidt former San Francisco mayor will be further prosecuted for alleged malfeasance will be decided next Thursday the sixth anniversary of the fire and quake that ruined the city. Judge Lawlor announced twenty seven indictments against Schmidt remain pending in his court.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmidt
Lawlor
No Eruption Report Fails to Hold Panamanian Towns
Investigation today revealed the claim that 1000 people were killed and villages swept by an eruption of Chiriqui peak near Bocas de Toro Panama was false. Officials said there was no eruption and Panamanians are unsure how the report began.
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Panama
Chiriqui Peak
Bocas de Toro
Fair Commission Named for Panama-Pacific Expo Abroad
Washington on April 12 announced the personnel of the commission to represent the Panama Pacific exposition abroad. The members are John Haya Hammond president R R Hale Theodore Hardee W T Sesnon Brigadier General Clarence R Edwards and Rear Admiral 8 A Staunton.
Pixler Sentenced to Indeterminate Term in Penitentiary
Albert Pixler, convicted Wednesday night of horse stealing, received an indeterminate penitentiary term from Circuit Judge Phelps with a minimum of one year and a maximum of ten years. Five days granted to file a motion for a new trial.
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Albert Pixler
Phelps
M. K. Thompson
Albee
Floyd I[rwin
van Vacter
Record Registration Surges in Umatilla County Primaries
Umatilla County reports 4192 registered voters for the upcoming primary, breaking previous records. Republicans account for 2816, Democrats 1066, Prohibitionists 85, Socialists 138, Nonpartisan 19, Independents 56, with 12 refusals. Pendleton area houses 1027 voters across five precincts. Democratic registrations lag behind Republicans in all precincts except South Athena where it is nearly even.
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Sutherland
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Pendleton
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South Pendleton
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South Athena
Ulsterites Protected, Star Praises Irish Home Rule Bill
The Evening Star, a liberal paper in London, argues the government's Irish home rule bill conciles Ulster by safeguarding the Protestant minority interests. The piece notes the bill, as presented, fully protects Protestant rights in Ireland.
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The
Evening Star
Asquith
Ulster
Ireland
Not Wanting What You Cannot Have, A Clever Insight
A reflective column urges embracing contentment with life’s limits. It argues that desiring unattainable things can distract from appreciating present gifts and relationships. The piece frames satisfaction as a healthier, practical mindset for daily happiness.
Clara Barton Founding Red Cross Leader Dies at 90
Washington April 12 Clara Barton founder of the National Red Cross movement died today at her Glen Echo home at age ninety. Born 1821 in Oxford Massachusetts she rose to prominence during the Civil War and organized relief efforts in Europe and the United States. She helped secure the Geneva treaty adoption in 1882 and worked through famines and disasters including Johnstown and Galveston.
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Clara Barton
National Red Cross Movement
Glen Beho
Cara Barton
Oxford
Mass
Internatinal Red Cross
Feneve
Nationnal Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
United States
Rusela
Johnstown
Galveston
Red Cross
Demos to Size Up Situation at Jefferson Day Dinner
Indianapolis April 12 A Jefferson Day dinner will feature major speakers W J Bryan Governor Thomas R Marshall and United States Senator Kern as toastmaster with discussion of the democratic political situation to be gone over thoroughly tonight.
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Indianapolis
W. J. Bryan
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Kern
Miners Put Eight Hour Day Demand Under Discussion
In Philadelphia on April 12 a subcommittee of miners and operators discusses the eight hour day demand for anthracite coal workers. Recognition of the miners union by operators will be addressed next.
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Philadelphia
Siam may see republic in place of monarchy rulers
Travelers arriving in Hong Kong report Siam faces rising republican sentiment as monarchists struggle. They say republicans control the army and wait for an opportune moment to act, signaling an alarming shift in the Siamese political scene.
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Otters
Hong Kong
Siaim
Siam
Erroneous Pope Death Report Explained
New York April 12. Explanation of the Rome Madrid telegram that caused a false report of the pope's death was received. The message stemmed from a papal nunciature attache in Madrid and noted the death of the attache's father. The code word weed Papa can mean Pope or Father.
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New York
Rome
Madrid
Papa
Hitchcock to Quit Cabinet for New York Post
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock will resign from the cabinet before July 1 and enter business in New York at a salary of 25000 dollars per year.
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Hitchcock
Washington
New York
La Follette Arrives in Pendleton for Campaign Day
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette arrives in Pendleton tomorrow morning as GOP presidential hopeful. A public meeting is set for 2 PM with outdoor speech planned on city hall steps if weather allows. otherwise it moves to the Oregon Theatre. Local suffrage supporters urge Mrs. La Follette to speak.
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United States
Robert M. la Follette
Pendleton
Spokane
Oregon Theatre
Canadian Solon Crook Nesbitt Rearrested in Bank Wreck Case
William Beattie Nesbitt alias George Coleman, ex Canadian Parliament member, was rearrested after last night’s custody on charges of wrecking the Farmore Bank at Toronto and fleeing with a quarter of a million dollars. British Consul Nugent accused Nesbit of fugitive status before US Commissioner Foote as authorities seek concealed cash in Chicago.
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Chicago
William Beattie Nesbitt
George Coleman
Farmore
Toronto
Nugent
United States
Foote
Nesbit
Will contest in county court over seventh will admitability
In county court Judge J W Maloney hears a dispute over admitting the seventh will to the J W Young estate. Attorneys for Mrs P F Watts and heirs argue lack of jurisdiction due to statutes of limitation while Homer I Watts and J W Brooks contend the will must be admitted since signatures are proven. Hearing began at 2. Dr Watts Mrs Warner and Fred Young are witnesses. The judge will likely take the matter under advisement after arguments.
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R. J. Slater
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PF. D. Watts
Homer I. Watts
Athena
J. W. Brooks
Walla Walla
Mabel Warner
Fred Young
Weloek
Skater
Euted
Maloney
Watts
Warner
Disease spreads among Italian troops in Tripoli
Rome April 12 reports from travelers describe alarming spread of fever and contagious diseases among Italian troops in Tripoli. Half a dozen fever types and other illnesses are sweeping the army. no cholera yet but expected with warmer weather after last fall’s outbreak.
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Rome
Tripoli
Italy
Chicago Strike Ends Five-Cent H wage gain for carpenters
Chicago reports the end of a carpenters strike that began on April 1 with a five cent hourly increase for 5000 workers. the accord ends the labor dispute in the city.
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Chicago
Bourne Selling War May Nominate Judge Lowell
Portland reports show Judge Stephen A. Lowell gaining traction as a strong candidate for the Republican United States Senate nomination, with backers in Multnomah County and Eastern Oregon. Straw votes in Portland indicate Lowell holding a solid lead over Selling, while Bourne backers remain divided and some Republicans pledge loyalty to Lowell.
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A. Lowell
Messrs. Bourne
United States
Portland
H. T. Booth
Judge Lowell
Booth
Lowell
Stephen A. Lowell
Umatilla County
Oregon
Evans
Port
Pendleton to land Tri-state league pennant using six signings
Pendleton manager Jose Garrett announced five players already under contract for the Western Tri-state league team with three more nearly secured. Catcher George Pembrook, pitchers Augustus and Rustemeyer, and infielders Don Rader and Bill Whitten join from local or nearby clubs, forming the nucleus as regular practice starts at Round-Up Park next Tuesday with tryouts for additional infielders and a catcher.
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Jose Garrett
Portland
Pembrook
Augustus
Rustemeyer
Rader
Whitten
George Pembrook
Walla Walla
Athena
Gerrett
Don Rader
Medford
Boston Americans
Bill Whitten
Buckarcves
Buckaroves
Garrett
Leo Sutes
Engineers threaten nationwide railroad strike
New York April 12 a proposed strike by all railroad engineers on lines east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river looms unless wage demands are met. About 95 percent voted to authorize general officers to call a walkout, with April 15 set as the deadline. Railroads plan to invoke the Sherman Act. firemen expected to back the engineers.
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New York
Chicago
Ohio River
J. C. Stuart
Warren Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Stuart
Deputy Slugging Report In Aberdeen Streets
Telegraphed from Hoquiam April 12. Tr. W. Organizer Thorn was slugged by a deputy on Aberdeen Main street last night. A mob of men led by special officers chased Thorn four blocks. Thorn says he was warned he would be hanged unless he left the town.
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Wash
Thorn
Aberdeen
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