Chicago Cafes Under Senate Scrutiny In Probe
Revelers, cabaret dancers, and socialites faced subpoenas as the legislative inquiry into alleged conditions of vice widened. Natala the cabaret dancer testified on dances like the Tango and Turkey trot, while patrons and managers denied lewd performances. Peoria women and prominent figures were summoned, witnesses were reluctant to have names published, and the probe resumed with a clergyman expected to testify.
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Chicago
Ea Salle
Senate
Proberi
Questa
Natale
Rectors
Rector’s
State's
Peoria
J. T
Vice Crusaders
Witneseos
Investigatora
Tey Salle
Protere
O'Hara
Peorks
Péoria
Auto crash in Oakland leaves two dead and one injured
Oakland authorities report two men killed and one critically wounded in a car crash after the automobile skidded and crashed into a telegraph pole. The deceased are Herald Vind BR Eubank senior of Oakland and another unidentified passenger. Eubank, who was driving, survived with injuries.
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Oakland
Calif
Herald Vind BR
Eubank
Joseph W Neger
KILLS HUSBAND IN PRESENCE OF WIFE
San Jose Cal April 12 After shooting and killing Fred Benicker 18 in the presence of the victim s year old wife and forcing the girl and his own father to keep a 24 hour vigil over the corpse Thomas Shearin a Gilroy rancher is under arrest today With the aid of Shearin s father an aged man the girl escaped after the murderer fell asleep and ran nine miles to inform authorities A posse was formed and trapped the murderer in the bills bien of the Shearin ranch.
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San Jose
Cal
Fred Benicker
Thomas Shearin
Gilroy
Shearin
Bien
Strike at Buffalo Settlement Confirmed
A labor dispute at Buffalo has reached a settlement with all lines operating. Officials confirmed the agreement ends the strike, restoring service and paving steps toward normal operations for workers and management. Local unions did not release further details.
Waterways Association 10 Opens Convention Here Monday
A two day Waterways Association 10 convention begins in Pendleton on Monday with delegates from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Gov. Wort of Oregon expected, with proxy representatives for Idaho and Washington. The program includes a presidental address, panel discussions on river development, and a Blalock memorial service.
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Waterways Association 10
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Sint Yuiverk
Waterwive
Pembleton
Dndiiid
M- Cite
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Birulle
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Fannma Cann
Pacific Coast Development
Joseph N. Teal
Bonanza Wheat Fields
United States Indian School
State Insane Hospital
City of
Pendleton
Pendleton Commercial Association
Joseph V. Tallman
William Fy
Matlock
William L. Thompson
American National Bank
Adadreva of Welcome
Joseph M. Skrable
Entertainment Committee
B.C
Columbisiver Basin
Frank W. Guilbert
Spokine
Cello Canal
HH. HH. Rotert
Choaree
Washington
Haines
Idaho
Oregon
Keats ‘Auto Company
Scott Henderson
Kennewick
Portland
R. C. Giltner
Portland Chamber of Commercce
W. D. Lyman
Whitman College
Columbia
E. G. Hobson
United States Reclamation Service
Plea to Save the Birds Lecture at City Hall
Professor John Bovard urged preservation of birds during a city hall lecture, highlighting wildlife value and economic benefits. He cited birds’ roles in controlling pests, noted the English sparrow’s exception, and warned that cats harm bird populations more than mice. Insect damage costs Oregon crops billions annually, underscoring the plea to protect feathered helpers.
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Howard
Universly of
Oregon
Lundere
Heverd
ATHENA FARMER GETS 75 CTS FOR WHEAT
J N Scott of Athena sells wheat at 75 cents a bushel as a high yield forecast prompts noting his farming method. He reports 40 bushels per acre last year and 49 bushels this year with good moisture. Scott follows a no pasturing approach, arguing soil needs no fertilizer and stock ruin soil texture in spots.
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Sunilee
Typ
RCM
J. N. Beott
Athens
Weamecnrs
Pentariel
Fmeenath
Lee Scott
Wonderlite
Scatt
J. N. Scott
Tao
Bank cashier Baker admits to siphoning funds from Crocker National
In federal court, Charles I Baker, a Crocker National Bank cashier, pleaded guilty to an indictment accusing him of diverting 127000 dollars from the bank. He faces sentencing on April 21.
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Fan Franciavo
Charles I Baker
Crocker National Bank
Wil
Pope Suffers Relapse Again Today
In Placis Rome April 12 the pope was reported to have another relapse. Papal physicians diagnosed a recurrence of acute bronchitis with fever. Bulletin noted the pope’s condition improving by April 14 and that he slept well with no fever. Sisters left the Vatican in cheerful mood as reports described the pope’s brothers and staff pushing for caution and limiting visitors.
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Frame
Pope Plug
Rome
Marchintava Inter
Wilson Nominates Three Officials to Senate
President Wilson forwarded three nominations to the senate on April 12. Dudley Malone of New York was named third assistant secretary of state a post focusing on fine. John Bassett Moore of New York was nominated counselor of the state department. Colonel Hugh Scott of Boerat was nominated brigadier general.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Dudley Malone
New York
Fine
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Hugh Scott
Boerat
Indictments Returnable After Week-Long Grand Jury
A grand jury reported fourteen indictments and five not true bills after a week in session. Several indictments were held from publication pending further action. The panel included charges of attempted malpractice and other offenses. a few defendants named were subject to additional proceedings. The jury noted the farm and hospital conditions as part of the surrounding context and recommended proper supervision.
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Trans
Thisme
Ovat
Aeyos
Hit
Workmen Protest Across Vallejo Ferry Channel
Sacramento April 22. Labor groups seek relief from a state law forcing workers to ride Vallejo Ferry charges or be denied transport to their own boats. Represented by many laborers, they argue the law infringes rights, while Vallejo Ferry Co asserts its right to collect. The legislature faces a potential national impact action.
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Vallejo
Supreme Court
Schooner Anvil Goes Ashore Near Sluslaw River
Florence Oregon April 12 The caseline schooner Anvil went ashore at the mouth of the Sluslaw river yesterday and probably will be a total loss All on board were saved
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Florence
Ore
Anvil
Sluslaw River
Pendleton Franchises Granted Amid City Council Debate
Pendleton council approved an Independent Telephone Co franchise to maintain poles and wires on most streets, despite opposition from Pacific States Telephone and Pilot Rock Telephone. The measure, part of a broader ordinance, aims to balance rival interests and grant similar privileges to the new Pilot Book company. Also approved was a water bond issue of 200 tickets at 1000 dollars each, totaling 200,000 dollars, bearing interest for twenty years, with bids to be advertised. Judge James A. Fee opposed city property being used as a dump near his residence and threatened an injunction.
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Pilot Rock
Independent Telephone Co
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Pendletion
Maternal Court
Pendleton
Elf
James A. Fee
Mrs Despain Dies After Long Illness in Linn County
Mrs J B Despain a prominent pioneer resident of the city and Linn County passes away at 9 15 PM at her home 601 Garfield street after weeks of bed confinement Funeral plans not set likely Monday afternoon Survivors include a daughter seven sons three sisters and brothers with many friends mourning her loss She was born Leah Jatt in April 1882 in Linn County Oregon and spent most of her life in the county
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J. B. Deapain
Garfield Street
Peepain
Taina Rounix
Myr
Despain
Pandleten Une
Donwised
Mo Heer
Allces
Wilting
Uo S Brewari
Clearwater
Kinho
Mre
Eegeney
Condoy
Hart
Bounteville Waal
Pankhurst Released From Prison Under Hunger Strike Pressure
Exhausted suffragette leader Mrs Pankhurst was freed from prison today after nine days on a hunger strike and cold water only. Authorities say she remains technically a prisoner and must serve three years unless pardoned, with possible reimprisonment after recovery to Holloway to continue the sentence.
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Lonfen
Pankhtttret
Jar
Irs
Pankurs
Razorbad
Morgan's Body Lies in State at Morgan Mansion
In New York on April 12 the body of Morgan lies in a bronze casket in the Morgan mansion library. Relatives and close friends are admitted to the home as red roses fill the room and large candles mark the coffin. They will remain lit until the funeral services on Monday.
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New York
Morgan Les
Morgan Mansion
Three Cottages Burn on Frazier Ranch Fire
A disastrous fire at the Wrank Preder ranch damaged three cottages on Tutullla big afternoon. The buildings burned to the ground and contents were destroyed. preliminary estimates place losses around 2500 dollars with details of the fire process to follow. The Finster barn survived.
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Frazier
Tutullla
Finster
Fire damages claimed on city trolley weight loss
The report notes a fire causing $250 in gold to burn and damage to a trolley fetch. MS Russell near Nee I op New Torn of fire sufferer and neighbor reveal multiple items melted and tangled in the blaze. Kyman G. Rive, student at the University of Oregon, returns home for April vacation to his parents, Mr and Mrs. G. M. Rice.
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Russell
Alny
Kyman G Rive
University of Oregon
G. M. Rice
Amendment to Sugar Schedule Is Snowed Under in House Caucus
Washington April 22 The first cloud for Wilson tariff revision plans formed in the house democratic caucus this afternoon as an amendment to the sugar schedule offered by Representative Broussard was defeated 86 to 16 Broussard would have reduced the sugar duty by ten percent under the present tariff Opponents and supporters showed clear strength in the initial test The Hardwick Georgia proposal for immediate free sugar will be voted on later today
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Oloud
Wilson
Broussard
Broussird
Hardwick
Georgia
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