Tornado Strikes Three States Killing Twenty Five
Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri suffer the deadly twister sweeping ten towns. Eight killed at Big Heart Oklahoma and forty injured. Muskogee and Lawrence also hit with significant casualties as relief trains depart. Destruction includes Whiting Kansas completely demolished and extensive telegraph line damage across the region.
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Big Heart
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Hain
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Bic Heart
Okla
Meeker
Netawka
Hiawatha
Kans
Lawrence
Manville
Kanes
Powhattan
Avant
Pawkahust
Bids Opened for Building Main Street Bridge
At the regular council meeting sealed bids for a new Main Street bridge were opened with six companies present. Bids totaled about 31,888.82 for concrete and steel plus walks, to be completed by mid September. The street committee will review bids with the city engineer at a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
O. H. Stratton
Spokane
C. EB. Lum
North Yakima
Minnesota Steel Co
W. W. Roberts
Central State Bridge Company
Coast Bridge Co
Portland
Washington Co
Heshie
Recorder
Noxe Company No. 3
Gore
Vaughan
West Court Street
Reciprocity debate begins tomorrow in congress
Washington April 18 The house ways and means committee favorably reported Underwood measures for Canadian reciprocity and the farmers free list. The general debate on reciprocity in the house likely starts tomorrow amid applause. Senator Rayner supported mobilization as serving national interests and warned of Japan Mexico negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Dalzell
Fordney
St. Hill
Monetary Commission
Cummins
Taft
Senate
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
Russia
William Rockhill
Turkey
Five Drunks Sentenced by Judge Fite Gerald
Five men were sentenced to three days in the city jail by Po- Hee Judge Fite Gerald this morning. The defendants were Frank Bishop James Mack George Smith Jim O Neill and Bill Barnhart the latter identified as an Indian.
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Fite Gerald
Frank Bishop
James Mack
George Smith
Jim O'Neill
Bill Barnhart
Landscape Artist William Keith Dies in Berkeley Home
Lakland Calif April 14. William Keith famed landscape artist died today at his Berkeley home after years of sciatic trouble. A notable figure in painting for 25 years, he was born in Scotland and rose to international recognition.
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Lakland
Calif
William Keith
Berkeley
Scotland
Pendleton 10 Meet Athena Sunday in Baseball Duel
Pendleton will face Athena Sunday in a baseball clash as both teams prepare for the rematch after last week’s defeat. Sluggers strengthen the Pendleton lineup with George Strand returning and Hollis the bookkeeper turning warmups into regular practice. Dean Blakeslee plans to open a city school of music, bringing violinist John Rothlesberg to join the Royal College of Porport.
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Pendleton
Athena
Wesson
Nelson
Athenaia
Hollis
George Strand
God of Luck
Willy Fair
Athena Millers
Charles Ovide Blakeslee
Royal College of
Robert McCumber Found Guilty In Larceny Trial
Robert McCumber, a Milton boy, is found guilty of larceny of a cow and calf. Jury returned verdict near Troelink just before 2. Sentencing set for next Monday. Attorney Will M. Petersen plans a motion for a new trial. Hart pleaded guilty earlier and testified against McCumber. A teacher witness claimed overheard plans to steal, but her credibility was challenged.
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Robert McCumber
Milton
Ang
Troelink
Will M. Petersen
McCumber
Mat Hart
Hart
Diaz Family Aboard Ship En Route To France
General Mayot reminded by Mexican consul over delays in quelling border disturbances and protection for Imperial Valley. Diaz family members reportedly aboard the Espegne en route to France. Diaz eager to leave but fears revolutionaries. Dr David Watkins says over two thousand killed since revolution began near Mexico City across more than fifteen engagements. Reports note American conditions in Alamo and assistance from Consul Schumacher. Whistler cannon en route from Juarez to Ojinaga as Federal forces prepare to attack.
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Mexico
Ojinaga
el Paso
Bills
Department of California
Imperial Valley
Mayot
Lite Ranch
Colorado River
Imac
France
New York
the Sun
Vera Cruz
Paris
Diaz
Espegne
San Vicko
David Watkins
Alexico
Mexico Cty
Comlition
Atwee
San Diego
Hasenda
Alamo
Schumacher
California
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Juarem
Ojinga
Jove Sancheste
Luque
Valverde
N. M
Local bids dispute erupts at city council meeting
A council session hallmarked by tension over cork carpet and opera chair bids. The committee split between local bidder V Streble and the Davis Kaiser firm from Walla Walla, with Mayor Murphy halting the dispute and ordering bids reissued.
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FitzGerald
City Hall
T. G. Montgomery
HL. Penland
Davis-Kaiser Company
Walla Walla
Stroble
Thut
Min Beng V. Streble
Walla Walla Company
Streble
Pendleton
Murphy
Committee On
C. H. Penland
Lorimer Investigation Resumed by Senate Committee
Springfield April 13. The investigation into alleged Lorimer election corruption was resumed today by the state senate committee. William Tilden, president of the National Packing Company said to have aided in raising the $100,000 slush fund, was the first witness and was called to the stand a second time this afternoon.
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Springfield
Lorimer
State Senate
William Tilden
National Packing Company
Railroad officials visit Pendleton over street closings
Harrian lines vice president James F P OBrien and a delegation visited Pendleton to discuss closing Aura and Lilleth streets. The group included J D Stack J F Graham J F Meyer and W Bollows with local officials and Commercial Club leaders. No statements were made but participants hoped for a near resolution.
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James FP. O'Brien
Harriman Lines
Oregon
Pendleton
Aura
Lilleth Streets
Mr. O'Brien
J. D. Stack
Dan FB
Smythe
Commercial Club
T. C. Taylor
Dan P. Smythe
W. E. Brock
Lee Teuwch
J. H. Gwinn
T. F. O'Brien
E. B. Aldrich
Townsite Promoter Rises Bail for Appeal
Seattle April 13 Hillman convicted townsite promoter raised 215000 cash bail for appeal on conspiracy to defraud. He remains in jail today after being convicted and jailed for tampering with a jury. His brother posted bonds.
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Seattle
Hillman
Hele
City Finances in Splendid Condition
Pendleton finances show a $100000+ cushion with $70000 in cash and $10000 in bills receivable. In January 1916 the treasury was nearly empty as reserve funds were used, and the sewer fund had no money. The latest report notes restoration of sewer funds to over $9000 and overall cash distribution across city funds.
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Pendleton
FitzGerald
Lee Moorhouse
Ash St. Im
High St
Lincoln St
Main and
Court Streets
Lewis, Patent and
Church Streets
City Hall
Portland Commercial Club Luncheon Highlights Quarters Debate
C C Chapman leads the second Portland Commercial club luncheon, outlining club quarters and exhibit room access, praising social features and the club’s impact on state welfare. H D Lamb and others discuss regional fruit leadership while Pendleton Roundup protection earns praise.
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C. C. Chapman
Portland Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Chapman
Messrs Meacham and Whiting
Walla Walla
W. &. Buchanan
Open River Transportation Company
H. D. Lamb
Milton-Freewater Horticultural Union
Smythe
Portlind Club
Portland
Pendleton
Mr. Chapman
Methodist Church
Chicago
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Joplin
Webb City
Eskeridge
Kas
Joseph Sullivan
Grand Island
St. Joseph
St Joseph
Cheetah
Tulsa
Ralph R. Cronise
University of Oregon
Statesman Publishing Company
Salem
Rayner
Senate Today
Japan
United States
Robert W'Cumber
General Mayott
General Bliss
Montgomery
Dyer
Davis-Kaiser
Commercia Club
Cess
Chib House
G. M. Rice
C. J. Smith
Horticultural Union
Millon-Freewater District
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