Last Message From Rojestvensky Before Battle
Russian fleet remains in the China Sea as tensions rise over Formosa approaches. Officials face renewed poll delays, workers face death sentences, and M. Witte contemplates resignation from the Russian cabinet. General Schaumann is discharged as Paris reports Rojestvensky’s final telegram: I will not telegraph again before a battle. If I am beaten you will learn it through Togo. If I defeat him I will announce it to you.
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China Sea
Seralia
Formosa
M. Wittell
General Schaumann
Paris
Echo de Paris
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Nossibe
Togo
Colliers from Cardiff and Durban Arrive in Hong Kong
A group of coal miners from Cardiff and Durban have landed in Hong Kong and await orders. Reportedly the cargo is destined for the Russian fleet under Admiral Rojestvensky.
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Hong Kong
Cardiff
Durban
Rojestvensky
Baltic Det remains missing near Amoy April reports
No word on the Baltic Det’s whereabouts from Amoy. Officials say Rumian warships have not entered the Formoen straits.
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Amoy
China
Det
Formoen Strate
Finland Court Frees General Schauman in High Treason Case
In Abo the court discharged General Schauman charged with high treason. Schauman, father of Eugene Schaumann, was accused of complicity in the murder of General Bob Rankorff, Finland’s governor, last June. Landthagen allocates 100000 marks to support the Russian war prosecution.
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Helsingfors
Abo
Schaumann
Eugene Schaumann
Bobrinkorff
Finland
Landthagen
Prominent weekly causes sensation with Romanov heirs picture
A St. Petersburg weekly published an illustration depicting the imperial family with the heir to the throne in coffin like forms. The image features shadowy figures of nearly all living Romanoffs and is said to be created by students on the paper. Publishers disclaim responsibility for the work.
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St. Petersburg
Todnell
Romanoff
Three workmen condemned to death for wounding policemen
In Warmiw on April 15 three laborers found guilty of wounding policemen during the labia troubles were sentenced to death. At Lode two men killed a policeman today. one was arrested.
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Warmiw
Labia
Lode
Witte Plans Reorganization At Commercial Bank
St Petersburg April 15 M Witte president of the council of ministers announces intent to resign as premier and assume presidency of the Commercial bank consolidating leadership moves in Russia's financial sector with potential policy implications.
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St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Councill of Ministers
Commercial Bank
Little Child Shot In Mouth At Buttercreek
The 22 month old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sloan of Buttercreek was accidentally shot in the mouth with a 22 caliber rifle at Mrs Atkinson's home. The bullet passed through the mouth and neck. his survival is not yet known.
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Feho
East Oregonian
Frank Sloan
Buttercreek
Atkinson
Bank reserves and deposits shifts in New York
Bank statement data shows reserves on all deposits up by 669,876 and U S deposits up by 685,175, yielding a net reserve decrease of 13,300. Loans fall 8,361,500 while special reserve rises 2,919,600 and legal tender reserve increases 650,000. Deposits climb 11,601,300 and bank notes circulation grows 287,500.
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New York
United States
A O U W Meeting on Proposed Insurance Plan
Portland April 16 Delegates of the A O U W gathered in Elke hall to discuss adopting a new plan of insurance rates. The meeting followed a failed vote last month and will continue through the afternoon as the plan proposes higher costs for younger members with surplus funding moved to a reserve. later, costs would align with actual insurance costs at a set age.
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Portland
Elke’ Hall
Marquam
Thin Mtate
Remains of John Paul Jones Sealed for Transit
Paris reports the remains of John Paul Jones discovered yesterday. They were immersed in fresh alcohol and hermetically sealed in a new coffin. They will be kept in this condition pending arrangements for transport to the United States.
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Paris
John Paul Jones
United States
Francis M Mulkey Passes in Eastern Oregon Pioneer Roots Remembered
Francis M Mulkey born near Lexington Missouri in 1842 died April 4 at 119 Garfield street after a long decline. He came to Oregon at eight and Eastern Oregon at ten with four children present at his death. Survived by Mrs Belle Emlek Frances M Hascall Maud D Hascall and Georgia E Mulkey all of Pilot Rock. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at Pilot Rock cemetery with burial there.
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Missouri
Oregon
Francis M. Mulkey
Garfield Street
Mulkey
Pendleton
Stanley Creek
Birch Creek
Francia Marion Mulkey
Lexington
Georgia E. Mulkey
Francia M. Mulkey
Pilot Rock
Oakland
Myrtle Creek
Grant's Pass Papern
Williamson Pleads in Oregon Land Fraud Indictments
Congressman J N Williamson was arraigned in federal district court to plead to indictments returned by the grand jury for complicity in Oregon land frauds. He filed demurrers to both indictments.
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Portland
J. N. Willamson
Federal District Court
Oregon
Albany March 16 Pal mer Former G A R Commander Dies
Albany April 16 John W. Palm er former commander in chief of the Grand Army died here this morning.
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Albany
John W. Palmer
Grand Army
Snow Hits Nebraska Thwarts Early Fruit Crop
A heavy snow across Nebraska on April 16 damages fruit industry with fruitgrowers reporting peaches and early plums ruined statewide.
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Lincoln
Neb
Labor strife clocks Chicago and Kansas sites
In Chicago unions refuse to yield to Montgomery Ward & Company after failed peace talks. Police guard wagons as demonstrations occur. In Kansas City 249 Santa Fe boilermakers strike with union backing to pay $7 weekly to married strikers and $6 to singles while arbitration is sought. Commissioner Garfield travels from Chanute to Humboldt to hear testimony about Standard Oil methods as three assistants are examined.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Company
Chanute
Kan
Garfield
Humboldt
Stewart
Old Producers’ Association
D. Webster
Webster
RB. C. Raviins
R. N. Allen
Old-time stage coach contractor Keeney visits city
J B Keeney once of Walla Walla visits the city. A pioneer of eastern Oregon he arrived from Indiana in 1868 and helped run stage lines from Salt Lake City to Bolne and Pendleton to Walla Walla. He recalls drivers Vaughan and Horn and agents like Sam Jackson, now planning a trip to the Lewis and Clark exposition.
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J. B. Keeney
Walla Walla
Mr. Keeney
Oregon
Indiana
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Bolne
Inland Empire
West
Keeney
Pendleton
Umatilla
Vaughan
Dave Horn
Crusade to curb boys from saloons and resorts
The local school board, via truancy officer John Hailey Jr, leads a campaign to keep minors from saloons and objectionable places. Tours with police recently found 15 young men claiming to be 21. no arrests were made, but they were warned and advised. Prosecution of offenders and accountability for proprietors are threatened.
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John Hailey, Jr
Hailey
Elso
Halley
Bond Issue Authorized by Golconda Consolidated Mining
At a directors meeting this afternoon the Golconda Consolidated Mining Company directed officers to issue bonds totaling 90000 to raise funds for paying the company's debts and to develop the mine. The session was held in the Halley & office.
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Golconda Consolidated Mining Company
Halley
Explosion on the Town Iowa gun explodes during practice
The Navy reports an inch gun on the battleship Iowa exploded during target practice near Fenancola, blowing off the muzzle. Nine sailors were injured after the gun had been fired 108 times.
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Washington
Navy Department
Fenancola
Iowa
Jefferson is Gaining in Palm Beach News
In Palm Beach Florida on April 16 the condition of actor Joseph Jefferson is improving though still weak.
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Palm Beach
Florida
Joseph Jefferson
Jackson marks 26th Pendleton anniversary event
Jackson returned from a visit to his old home in Virginia and spent the day in Pendleton. Tomorrow marks the 26th anniversary of his arrival in Pendleton. Last Sunday Leon Cohen celebrated the 21st anniversary of his arrival here.
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Jackson
Wirginia
Pendleton
Mr. Jackson
Leon Cohen
Directors Gathered for Lowell Meeting
Lowell officials met with the board including president T. G. Halley treasurer BJ. Sommerville C. & Jackson and secretary J. S. Beckwith along with director R. E. Norton.
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Lowell
T. G. Halley
BJ. Sommerville
C. & Jackson
J. S. Beckwith
R. E. Norton
Will Fix Cattle Rates At Next Freight Meeting
Denver freight men expect railroads to adjust adjustments to livestock rates at a forthcoming meeting. Debates center on how charges are calculated, with current Missouri and Mississippi shipments priced per car and Chicago rates per hundred pounds. The group will seek further guidance from members and likely decide at the next gathering.
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Denver Post
Missouri
Mississippi River
Chicago
Denver
Supplements barred from second class mail entry
An order from Third Postmaster General Madden prohibits newspaper supplements not germane to the publication from being entered as second class mail. Publishers have until September 1 to adjust. After that date such supplements will not be accepted as mailable matter of the second class and the legal rate will apply. Supplements include calendars music sheets patterns cards cut-out animals pictures dolls soldiers naval vessels circulars handbills detached ads and cardboard spectacles.
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Post Office Department
Madden
Praise for Col R C Judson by The Pacific Homestead
The Pacific Homestead of Salem commends Col R C Judson industrial agent for the O R N company for his Willamette valley tour to beautify depot grounds along the Southern Pacific line. It credits him with advancing Eastern Oregon soil development and promoting dry land alfalfa and deep deep soil tillage for higher crop yields.
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Pacific
Salem
R. C. Judson
O. R. & N. Company
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Returned Whitaker to Pendleton after long absence
G W Whitaker formerly of Pendleton spends time with brother G H Whitaker in Lapeer Michigan and Pendleton. He left 14 years ago and has not visited since 1491. He plans to return to Michigan to sell property and then settle in Idaho to buy wheat land.
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G. H. Whitaker
C. J. Whitaker
Lapeer
Mich
Whitaker
Pendleton
Michigan
City
Chadwick granted bail in related case
The United States Court of Appeals ruled this morning that Mrs. Chadwick may be released from jail on $5000 bail pending arguments for a new trial. The decision applies only to the case she was convicted in and does not involve the pending cage.
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Cincinnati
United States Court of Appeals
Chadwick
Train Collision Kills 12 in Ramo Tunnel
Genoa reports a night collision between a passenger train and a freight train in Ramo tunnel. Twelve people were killed and ninety two seriously injured.
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Genoa
Ramo Tunnel
Thirty Six Time to Grog Dr Roland D Grant
Dr Roland D Grant formerly of Portland now in the professional lecture field lists Northwest appointments and a Vancouver B C home He travels widely by rail with plans to lecture in Portland Vancouver and at Lewis and Clark exposition His notes include Lake Louise and gems from Scotland and Queensland He hopes to visit Pendleton again and tour the irrigated districts while touring the West.
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Roland D. Grant
Portland
Northwest
Vancouver
B. C
The
B.C
Pacific
Grant
Europe
Lake Louise
Selkirks
Eure
Scotland
Queensland
East
Columbia
Pendleton
Does It Apply To Umatillas
Local debate grows after a supreme court ruling on selling liquor to Indians. KR Slater argues the ruling only covers land patent holders not under an agent, like Kickapoo in Kansas, while Umatilla cases remain unsettled. Questions arise about jurisdiction and potential release for Indians previously tried in US courts. Major McKean and Commissioner Halley report no word yet, keeping old rules in effect.
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Slater
Halley
Kansas
KR. J. Slater
Umatilla
Indiana
John Halley, Jr
Major McKein
United States
Young Man Acquitted In Oregon Short Line Case
R J Petrie, tried in district court for obstructing the Oregon Short Line near Lannon's Spur, was acquitted by court instruction after key confessions were excluded as evidence. The 17 or 18 year old defendant, unfamiliar with railroads, will return to Oregon with his sister arriving from a cattle ranch to witness the proceeding.
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R. J. Petrie
Petrie
Oregon
Lannon
Caldwell
Caldwell News
Fire damages crown paper and zellerbach buildings
In San Francisco on April 15 a fire in a five story building housing Crown Paper and Zellerbach Paper caused extensive damage. Rats gnawed insulation on power wires contributing to the blaze with losses estimated at 60600 dollars and insurance covering one fifth of the value.
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San Francisco
Crown Paper Company
Zellerbach Paper Company
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Judson
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G. W. Whitaker
Penddeton
Idaho
R. J. Slater
Kickapoos
Major McKain
Supreme Court
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