Uncertain Sheep Sales Hover Over Forest Reserve Debate
In Umatilla county sheep buyers hold back sales amid a forest reserve dispute and drought uncertainty. Howard Stevens cites drought and unknown flock sizes as delaying bids, while the woolgrowers press the forestry bureau to avoid cuts. Prices remain unsettled as buyers anticipate stronger markets only if cuts are rejected.
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Howard Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Executive Committee
Forestry Bureau
Hindus Are Pests In Vancouver Says Frey
W R Frey, arriving from British Columbia, claims that Hindus and other Asians have swelled Vancouver's share of immigrants to about 12 000 of the 60 000 population and label them a lazy group taking low labor jobs while whites suffer unemployment. He notes rising Asian influence and marks a contrast with local scavenger and street work done by Greeks and others.
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Canada
W. R. Frey
Britiah Columbia
Freys
Vancouver
Victoria
B. c
Mr. Frey
Frey
Groecks
U.S. Lawmaker Urges Action Against Japan
Washington April 16 Congressman Hayes after White House talks warned that Japan's growing military power requires decisive action. He questioned Japan's $100,000,000 annual military spend and said the United States may be the intended target, urging a firm response.
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Washington
Japan
Congressman Hayes
White House
Hayes
United States
Tension over Asiatics grows among British Columbia workers
The article notes rising bitterness toward Asians among white workers in British Columbia. It cites Mr. Frey stating broad sentiment favors excluding Japanese and Hindus, but outsiders argue the treaty with Japan and government policy complicate action, leaving exclusionual pressures unresolved.
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British Columbia
Frey
Dominion
Japan
Telegraphers Union to Strike If Wages Not Restored
New York April 16 The Commercial Telegraphers Union will strike next June unless Western Union restores its old schedule of wages. Locals at San Frances Los Angeles Montreal Pittsburg Memphis Hamilton Ont and Winnipeg have decided to go out on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commersal Telegraphers' Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
San Frances
Los Angeles
Montreal
Pittsburg
Memphis
Hamlton
Ont
Winnipeg
Enormous flood devastates Montana ranches and rail line
Helena April 16 Flood losses reach 600000 to 1000000 dollars with thousands of livestock drowned. The Hauser dam break floods a vast area. Twenty miles of Great Northern track are out of service and traffic may be halted for about two weeks.
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Soas
Great Northern
Helena
Hauser Dam
Anm
Hunt on Reserve in Wallowa County
Joseph Carper of Wallowa will begin bear coyote and wildcat hunting on forest reserves in Wallowa County on the 17th. He earns 390 a month plus fur proceeds, though summer fur value is low. The job is dangerous and involves long time in the woods to protect sheep and cattle from wild animals. A $600 suit was filed today by Pendleton Savings Bank against Ben F Brown, filed by Raley Richards and Raley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carper
Wallowa
Pendleton Savinga Bank
Ben F. Brown
Raley, Richards & Raley
Crozier Accuses Wall Street of Funding Aldrich Bill
Alfred C. Crozier, financial writer, charged at a House Banking Committee hearing that Wall Street bankers influenced the currency commission to compromise on the Aldrich financial plan. He alleged last night meetings aimed to reduce the emergency currency tax from six to three percent, suggesting a deliberate manipulation to gain support. He warned the bill would empower Wall Street to trigger money panics and threaten business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Crozier
Bankers’ Committee
Wall Street
Washington
Alfred 0. Crozier
Wilmington
Del
House Committee On Banking
Currency Commission of American
Aldrich Financial
House
Currency Commission
Whellington
Crouler
Horse Drowned in McKay Creek Fording Mishap
Radcliffe, an employee of the Hopper ranch, attempted to ford McKay creek when his horse fell and became entangled in the harness. The horse died after its head was held under water, while Radcliffe and others in the wagon waded ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay Creek
Radcliffe
Hopper
Radelike
Roller Is Coast Champion in Pacific Coast bout
In Portland on April 16 Dr Frank Roller of Seattle defeated Victor McLaughlen of Tacoma in two straight falls 8 22 and 4 23 to win the Pacific coast heavyweight title. McLaughlen weighed 220 pounds to Roller's 188 and said he would quit wrestling to pursue prize fighting with aims at the world heavyweight championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Frank Roller
Seattle
Victor McLaughlen
Tacoma
Pacific Coast
Roller
McLaghlen
Heney Barred From Joint Debate With Fulton
Francia J. Heney is called to San Francisco and cannot meet Fulton in a joint debate or on the same platform with the senator in Port Inn as had been hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia J. Heney
San Francisco
Fulton
Port Inn
Officials On Tour Of System Inspecting Blue Mountains
A special train carrying officials including General Mithagery J. P. O’Beien and M. 4 Buckley left Pendleton at 6 this morning for the east end of the system. They will inspect the mountain division where work trains are laying 90 pound rails between Huron and Merch am and plan extensive improvements. The trip aims to review fixes for flood washouts and potential new grade construction on the mountains this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Blue Mountains
Mithagery
J. P. O'Beien
M. 4
Buckley
D. M. Campybell
G. W. Rorehke
W. Bellone
Mountain Division
Huron
Mercham
Specht
Senann
Golden Rule Hotel Transferred to New Lessee J Popejoy
J Popejoy, new lessee of the Golden Rule hotel, arrived with his family and today the hotel was turned over by H C Means who retires. Popejoy, formerly of Umailila county, plans to run the hotel similarly and invites patronage, aiming for the best service. Means will visit Uma Ulla briefly, possibly staying long-term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Popejoy
Golden Rule Hotel
H. C. Means
Mr. Popejoy
Mr. Means
Uma Ulla
Popeley
Umailila County
Senate Favors Postal Savings Bill Change in Name to Depositories
Washington April 14 The senate committee ordered a favorable report on the postal savings bank with only a name change to Postal savings depositories The measure largely reflects the views of Postmaster General Meyer and aims to expand postal financial services through depositories rather than a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee
Postal Savings Bank
Postal Savings Depositories
DHE
Meyer
Marriage notices issued for two couples
The records show the marriage licenses issued for George W. Rowr and Mildred Fehr, and for William H. Camill and Amy Shumway.
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George W. Rowr
Mildred Fehr
William HH. Camill
Amy Shumway
Prediction favors statement No 1 in Oregon legislature race
Portland April 16 After a thorough canvass the Portland Evening Journal says 65 members of the next legislature will support statement No 1. Multnomah county delegates are expected to line up for No 1. Reports from the Willamette valley and Medford project No 1 wins by large margins amid bitter contests. George Putnam cites Democratic wins in Medford for Yes while Bert Huffman of the East Oregonian backs C A Barrett as a No 1 hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portland Evening Journal
Multnomah County
Willamette Valley
Fiendish Husband Held for Cruelty in Tacoma
Clinton B. Goody, an insurance solicitor, was jailed in Tacoma on a charge of extraordinary cruelty to his wife. Her furious parents found her bound to a bedpost with hands handcuffed, the result of Goody’s jealous torment, ongoing since their August marriage. He was bound over to the superior court after a harsh judge’s admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Clinton BE. Goody
Frey couple back in Pendleton after year away
Mr and Mrs W R Frey return to Pendleton after a year in Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia. They say Pendleton now feels more favorable than BC with improvements since their departure. They note harsh winter and poor business in Vancouver while Northwest states fared better during the BC financial flurry.
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W. R. Frey
Vanccouver
Vicctoria
B.C
Pendleton
British Columbia
Vancouver
Northwest States
Chnadlin
Irish lecturer Dr W Fitemaurice announces county talks
Noted Irish speaker Dr W Fitemaurice has scheduled a series of lectures in Echo on April 20 Hermiston on April 21 and Umatilla on April 22. He departed for Pilot Rock to arrange a future engagement. He is described as capable and humorous with excellent talks.
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W. ©. Fitemaurice
Echo
Hermiston
Umatilla
Pilot Rock
Rain in Malheur County Improves Sheepmen Outlook
M. R. Gwinn reports from Skull Springs Malheur County that rain has fallen for 24 hours, easing drought concerns. Reports from Union County indicate heavy rainfall as well, boosting livestock conditions and morale among sheepmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Gwinn
Skull Springs
Malheur County
Northern Pacific agent visits city for wool shipment
KR A McKenna traveling freight agent for the Northern Pacific was in the city last evening and departed this morning for Shanghai. He took over the wool and ship supplies and will remain in the neutral part of the aiate for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. A. McKenna
Paeifte
Portland
Five Chicare saptintishe pledge funds for personal flat project
Five Chicare saptintishe have put forth a total of $100,000 to construct a flat for their own accommodation. They describe the venture as part of their deal plans and indicate the site will be developed to meet their housing needs.
Portland Police Still Seek Nihilist leader
Portland detectives search the city for the Nihilist accused of coercing Adolph Alder to deliver a threatening letter to Sig Sichel demanding 400 life in ransom. Alder, Australian, says he is glad to be jailed to escape the assailant. Police believe Alder has revealed the group’s leader in talks with officers.
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Portland
Nihillat
Adolph Alder
Sig Sichel
Alder
Elit
Ciy
James Hamilton Lewis Announces Democratic Gubernatorial Run
Chicago reports James Hamilton Lewis declares his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket. His managers are circulating nominating petitions to place his name on the primary ballot amid a state-wide push. He cites a national profile not seen since Altgeld’s tenure.
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Chicago
James Hamilton Tewis
Wis
Doring Lewis
Dunne
City Hall Bids Opened and Building Plans Considered
Last night the council opened three bids for the new city hall and the building committee will meet to pass upon them. The bids ranged from 25 864 to 36 742. Plans for a cemetery water system from city mains were ordered drawn and a reserve well may be dug if needed. A drug store liquor ordinance is being drafted by local pharmacists. A resolution condemned land for a West Court street to garbage dump road.
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Wal
Gibson & Cole
Boothby, Hale & Horn
G. L. LaDow
Webb Street
Hinkle
West Court Street
Change of Voting Place in Pendleton Precinct
Local officials announced a vote location change for Pendleton precinct from city hall to the courthouse. The commissioners' room will serve as the voting booth starting tomorrow after the decision was made today.
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City Hall
Pendleton Precinct
Court House
First Criminal Action Under 14 Hour Law In Oregon
District Attorney Phelps filed information against M J Buckley general superintendent of the O R & N for violating the 14 hour law by keeping a freight train crew on the road 17 hours and five minutes on October 13 1907. John Doe the on duty dispatcher at The Dalles also charged. Penalty ranges from 100 to 500 dollars fine or six months to a year in jail.
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Oregon
Phelps
M. J. Bucgley
O. R. & N. Company
Bean
Buckley
M. J. Buckley
John Doe
J. P. O'Brien
Dalles
Whitman College to award four $850 music scholarships
Whitman College in Walla Walla will host music contests on April 23 and 24 to select four $850 scholarships for next year in the Whitman conservatory of music. Thirty nine contestants compete. Thursday evening features voice and violin, while Friday evening presents the piano contest. Scholarships cover tuition, music, and dormitory board for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Whitman Conservatory of Music
Conservatory of Music At
Whitman
Coal Miners Return to Work Agreement Ratified in Ohio
An agreement between operators and coal miners will be ratified today, with work to resume in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Hobson Lecture May Be Delayed at Local High School
Superintendent and principal announced Hobson may be brought here this spring for a lecture if secured. If unavailable a substitute will be arranged or refunds issued for the ticket fund. Efforts were hampered by the lecture bureau manager who failed to respond.
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Richmond P. Hobson
Hobson
DS Lahiters
Rampton
Tanders
Teorura Bureau
Tatler
Gutlve Courer
Wtich
Hobaon
Landers
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Stir
Congress
Hopper Ranch
Senate
Cuhe
Portland Journal
Multnomah
Marion County
Insurance Solicitor
Ler
James Tlamilton Lewis
Gibson and
Cole
G. W. Phelps
M. J .Buckley
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