Daylight Saving Plan Proposed for City by Leon Cohen
Leon Cohen pitches a May to October daylight saving plan to city council and business leaders. The proposal would move Pendleton clocks ahead one hour to align with daylight, enabling one extra hour of evening recreation and longer productive days. Supporters cite improved use of daylight and reduced idle morning hours, while rails time confusion is the main objection.
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Walla Walla Pavers Go Out On Strike
One hundred men employed by the Portland Paving company in Walla Walla went on strike for higher wages. Threats of violence were reported and machinery was guarded by police. The company refused the demands and wired for replacement workers.
Pendleton Debaters Defeat La Grande for Eastern Oregon Title
Pendleton high school beat La Grande by unanimous decision at La Grande to win the eastern Oregon championship. Debaters Peter Crockett Pansy Ireland and James Hartwell argued against the commission plan of government. Judges Rey Keely Worthington and Ruby. Next, Pendleton faces the Columbia River district winner Hood River Newberg or Tillamook with Eugene hosting the final state matchup.
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Fear of Poison stalks Pendleton dog owners
Fear of poisoners terrorizes Pendleton as a dog killer is sought on the North Side. Reward rises from 250 to 400 dollars after Dr. J. Smith publicly advocates a three year term for each dog killed. Tom Hart the dog catcher is to seize Susy, and licenses must be paid on every dog kept in the city.
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Wireless Rescues Passengers From Stranded Steamer Santa Clara
A steamer bound from Portland to San Francisco struck a bar near Table Bluff, flooding its holds. The Tug Ranger from Eureka towed the Santa Clara, which anchored off Table Bluff. all aboard were rescued with no injuries reported, though one man reportedly drowned off the vessel.
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Telephone companies in receivership in Tacoma
The Home Telephone Co. of Puget Sound owner of Tacoma and Helsingham automatics and Northwestern Long Distance was placed in receivership today in Tacoma. Eben F L Wells was named temporary receiver. A meeting on April 18 will decide if the receivership becomes permanent. The suit is described as friendly to block other creditors from control.
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WILL GUARD PRESIDENT AGAINST SUFFRAGETTES
Washington April 14 A heavy guard of secret service operatives surrounds the White House as Taft plans to address a suffragist meeting. The move is to repel militant action while the speech reportedly will not endorse the movement. Toppy Outdoes Self Spokane April 18 Willie Hoppe defeats Ora Morningstar 400 to 305 in a dramatic billiards match at the AA gymnasium after trailing by 111 points early.連
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Roosevelt and Roosevelt entourage reach Venice then Vienna
Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt arrived in Venice after a morning train ride and were greeted with cheers along the line from Porto Maurizio. After twelve hours of sightseeing they departed for Vienna where a strenuous program of entertainments awaits them.
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Hearst Rejoins Democrats in Jefferson Day Rally
Washington April 14 Democrats rally after John Temple Graves announced Hearst’s trend back to democracy and Harmon’s Bid for the presidential nomination. The Independence League urges unity with the party of principle, opposing Bryan and the caucus system while attacking the Payne Aldrich tariff and advocating Jeffersonian ideals.
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Speech Claims Most American Children Are Human Culls
Mrs. Loraine Helen Baker of Spokane, at the National Woman Suffrage Association conference in Washington DC, denounced. She declared ninety percent of American children are "human culls" and argued for quality over quantity, criticizing Roosevelt on urging large families.
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Barrill questions Fairbanks claim on Mount McKinley ascent
Edward Barrill, who joined Dr. Cook on the Mount McKinley expedition and signed affidavits about Cook not reaching the summit, says the Fairbanks party did not climb the mountain as claimed. He maintains reaching the top is impossible due to snow and ice, and notes no trace of Cook's records was found by the Fairbanks expedition.
Eye-Saving Operation For Acid Attack Victim
In San Francisco on Tuesday night Ruth Wilson was treated at a hospital after an acid attack. Surgeons performed an eye operation to save her sight as doctors reassessed the severity of her injuries. Police have not yet located the assailant.
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Another Sensation Like Cudahy Affair Prominent Men Involved
Louisville report says Henry Dermont lies near death after Thomas Langdon of Louisville burst into Dermont’s home with his wife. Langdon, believing himself wronged, slashed Dermont and stabbed him, then fled. Dermont and Langdon are described as prominent men. Seattle item notes William Wyatt, 40, attempted suicide by drinking chloroform to cope with domestic troubles. he is hospitalized and not expected to survive.
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Murderer Found Guilty in Everett Case
William Frestone was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting and killing tenant Mrs Edina Warn in Everett Washington after a quarrel. A new trial will be sought. Frestone was said to have been rejected by Warn.
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Libel Charge Comic Figures in League Subpoena Case
Washington April 14 grand jury presentment against libel is called a comic opera indictment claiming the Merchant Marine League of the United States never spent five cents on any one in Washington and that its record was clear John A Penton of Cleveland.secretary of the league testified at the ship subsidy investigation and faced Sharp questioning for disrespect to the law Penton is slated to testify again with John Maxwell and others before the House select committee The league says prominent national leaders support it and dismisses Steenerson’s charges as malicious and unfounded The Penton reply published in The American Flag defends the league and accuses Steenerson of ignorance or malice and calls him an enemy to the country
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Chinaman Blames Dead Predecessor for Case
Seattle April 14 May You Benie, acting as proxy for the late Chinese physician Hee Wo, is jailed for practicing medicine without a license. He testified a prescription was retro written by Wu, but the record shows the list included friend stemk roast turkey and tobacco, raising doubts about its antiquity. case taken under advisement.
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Bank Haul Nets $2,500 in Harold Texas
Two robbers blew the Harold bank safe with nitro glycerine early yesterday and escaped on horseback after taking 2500 dollars in silver and currency in Fort Worth area news report from April 14.
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Twilight Leaguers May Disport On The Diamond
Pendleton plans a city twilight baseball league with four to six teams and games on summer evenings. Likely clubs include The Printers Counter Jumpers Academy and High School with Woolen and Scouring Mill employees joining, plus potential teams from Sharbers hotels clerks and bankers. Games start early next month with nine innings or until darkness ends play. a recreation option praised for social value and enjoyment.
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