California Senate Aims at Anti Japanese Legislation
Sacramento April 18 A cable from the Methodist bishop in Tokyo urges defeat of the anti Japanese land bill as the senate opens. The cablegram notes a serious situation and was read during debate. President Wilson indicates California may enact its land laws and Oregon and Washington may follow suit. discussions center on amendments to the alien land bill defining alien ownership and exemptions for natural resources.
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Tokio
California
Japan
Sacramento
California State Senate
Senate
Olso
Harris
Washington
Wilson
Oregon
Mexico
Lares Anderson
Ambasidor Wison
Guthrie
Pittsburg
Anthalien
Birdsall
Banker Guilty Of Aiding Fraud In Seattle Case
Jacob Furth, chairman of Seattle National Bank, found guilty of conspiracy to aid A F Sehricker of Laconner Bank. Jury verdict delivered after deliberation since yesterday. Furth faces up to ten years and fines up to fourty thousand dollars. Schricker serves one to ten years in Walla Walla penitentiary.
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Bellingham
Jacob Furth
Seattle National Bank
A. F. Sehricker
Laconner Bank
Purth
Mun T
Northwest
Furth ix
W. Andrews
RF. V
Schricker
Walla Walla
Supposed Drowned Man Turns Up Alive in Oregon
Payette April 15. Fruitland beach workers searched the Snake River for James Farrell, believed drowned last Thursday. A telegram from La Grande to Farrell’s wife revealed he was alive there. Clarity from a clairvoyant placed him at the Malheur and Snake junction, prompting a pause in the river-dragging after the telegram was received.
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J. F. Richardson
Fire destroys Rhinelander building in New York
A devastating blaze in the Rhinelander building in New York damaged Hearst properties including the New York American and Evening Journal. Fire raged about four hours before containment and, though no exact losses are listed, all occupants are believed to have escaped safely.
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New York
Rhinelander
Hearst's
New York American
Evening Journal
Tiger pangs end the hunger strike in Denver
The hunger strike by Industrial Workers of the World members in Denver ended after 48 hours with the prisoners refusing food. They then ate bread and water provided after the strike was called off. Police chief warns of future bread and water policy for the group and prohibits entry to the city police department.
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Denver
Colo
Industrias
Vv Noillaningmen
Omer Ty
Liw
Sharkey Falls To Lightweight Davis In Saloon Bout
In New York on April 18, ex heavyweight Tom Sharkey accepted a challenge from light heavyweight Yellow Davis at an all night saloon gathering. After a brief spar, Davis kicked Sharkey in the stomach and the former champion was knocked out in about fifteen minutes.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Yellow” Davis
Davis
Sharkey
Tom
Paterson Silk Workers Strike Nears Crisis in Paterson
Paterson silk workers strike grows serious as guards from Newark are imported. Two guards are under arrest for shooting striker Antonio Vishlo, who is reported dying. Strikers plan to send about five thousand children to New York for care while the dispute lasts. Leaders call for a government investigation.
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Paterson
N. J
Paterson Silk
Newark
Antonio Vishlo
Vishlo
New York
Free List Tariff Debate Moves in Democratic House
Washington April 18 Democrats in the house caucus considered the free list section of the tariff bill and expected final action tomorrow with a full house vote Monday. Trade committee members amended the bill wording and deleted the income tax change, while insurers’ tax provisions were unchanged. Republican caucus to meet this afternoon.
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House
Howe
Washington
Wis and
Metia
24-Hour Farming Trial Gains Ground in Umatilla County
W H Jones, a prominent wheat grower, completed a 24-hour farming trial on a 600-acre ranch north of Umatilla city using a caterpillar engine to pull threeBottom plows. With two crews and gas headlights, he plowed 60 acres per day for ten days, proving continuous operation feasible and potentially economical compared with animal power. Other large farmers plan to adopt the method, though harvesting by artificial light remains to be demonstrated.
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Umatilla County
W. H. Jones
Jones
California
Youthful Indian on probation after tire incident
Louis Sires pled guilty to interfering with railroad property after placing tires on tracks near Chemnowsk Oregon and stopping a moving train with a cloth flag. Detectives traced the act to him and he confessed. Judge Kelly suspended sentence pending proper future conduct.
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Spier
Officine
Louis Sires
Kelly
Sires
Charite
Wiventura
Oregon
Chemnowsk
Siree
Stree
Auburn Strike Ends After 1100 Return to Work
Auburn New York April 15 The largest strike in Auburn history ended as 1100 Columbian rape company workers voted unanimously to resume work on terms set by the company after a joint conference Charles A Miles AFL organizer stated the settlement recognizes the union creates a minimum wage and reinstates discharged workers.
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Auburn
N. Y
Columbian Rape Company
Charles A. Miles
American Federation of Labor
Pope Reported Better Today Amid Grave Health Concerns
Vatican doctors issued a bulletin noting the Holy Father slept well and his fever subsided though danger remains. They warned another relapse could be fatal, while his condition showed only modest improvement and a full week of stability is needed. Card. Merry Del Val guards bulletin details.
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Rome
Pontire
Vatican
Merry del Val
al- Moueh
Telephone peace may end long running Rivalry
Indications point to a peace between Pilot Rock and Independent Telephone companies. Managers met in Pendleton to adjust differences and count poles. A Pilot Rock connection now carries Independent traffic, with lines linked for Pendleton service. A recent franchise dispute over extending into Pendleton is noted, with terms possibly favorable to the growing system. The Pilot Rock Pacific States contract was extended for three to five years.
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Pilot Rock
Nes
Pilot Rock Company
Pendleton
Butter Creek
Pendieton
Independent Telephone Comimings
Pen- Metcy
Hondiare
Pintock Company
Wink
Strons
Vincennia
Pacific States
Suffragists Fling Votes for Women Banners in London
In London April 15 militant suffragettes climbed a tall monument and unfurled a banner reading Death or Victory. They scattered thousands of Votes for Women banners from the top amid a dramatic protest led by Lawton or local organizers.
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London
Lawton
Shize
Anshut Indicted In Thaw Case By Grand Jury
New York April 1 John Nicol Annhut a lawyer was indicted by the grand jury for bribery in connection with alleged efforts to secure the release of Harry K Thaw from Matteawan state hospital for the criminal insane The indictment follows Governor Sulzers inquiry into an alleged conspiracy in behalf of Thaw The charges rest largely on testimony by Dr John W Russell former Matteawan superintendent who said Anhut bribed him 24000 to say Thaw was not insane Russell waived immunity.
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New York
John Nicholson Anhhut
Grand Jury
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Sulzer
Thaw
John W. Russell
Matteawan
Anhut
Russell
Del Ray Held for Treatment Under New Law
Pocatello April 14 Del Ray daughter of respected Swan valley parents is described as a confirmed drug fiend and has troubled police. She is in the county jail and will be brought before Judge Bell for an effort to place her in Blackfoot s a rum for treatment under the recently enacted legislature.
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Pocatello
del Ray
Swan Valley
Bell
Blackfoot Sa
Fuch
Insurance firms in Oregon collect vast premiums in 1912
Salem April 18 49 life insurers operating in Oregon gathered more than three million five hundred thousand dollars in premiums and paid out about a million five hundred thousand in losses according to the annual report of State Insurance Commissioner Ferguson released today The figures show insurers collected twice as much money in premiums as they paid out in losses during 1912.
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Salem
Ore
Ferguson
Oregon
Eight New Bridges to Be Constructed in County
The county court plans eight new small bridges across locations including Butter Creek Nelson Crossing Weston Jameson place Helix Pilot Rock Birch Creek Cold Springs near German Hall and near Milton. Concrete piers may replace the old bridge at Joe West place. Total cost estimated under 12000.
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Butter Creek
Ol Vinson
Nelson Crossing
Weston
Ol Jameson Place
Helix
Pilot Rock Heros Birch Creek
Branch Hospital
Cold Springs
German Hall
Walla Walla River
Milton
Joe West Place
Mexican state to issue bond for Sonora government
Douglas Arizona April 15 A bond issue of 1 million pesos is planned by the new government of the Mexican state of Sonora according to authentic information today Corporations doing business in Sonora will be asked to subscribe to the issue which will bear five per cent interest payable at the end of five years.
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Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Authenic Information
Spie
University support grows as professor visits Oregon
Erle W. Alten, a University of Oregon journalism professor, toured eastern Oregon during spring vacation. He found no opposition to the university appropriation and expects the electorate to defend both the university and the sericultural college, noting strong press backing and public sentiment favoring the school.
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Erle W. Atlen
University of Oregon
Oregon
Haker
Alten
Rhs
Fire damages Morning Albertan building in Calgary
A morning blaze at the Morning Albertan Publishing company and Macheod clothing store in Calgary caused about 300000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames early today as investigators began work on the scene.
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Calgary
Alberta
Morning Albertan Publishing Company
Macheod
Oregon Sophomore Tom Boylen Returns From Spring Break
Tom Boylen, a sophomore at the University of Oregon, is visiting home during spring vacation and will depart for campus on Sunday.
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Tom Boylen
University of Oregon
Anti-American Uprising Feared as Situation Grows Critical
A growing crisis is reported with mounting fears of anti-American uprising. Officials caution that the situation is deteriorating and may threaten regional stability as tensions escalate and security measures are considered. Local sources confirm increased unrest and warnings from government authorities.
Japan tensions rise as antiwar mood grimly grows
In Tokyo and California headlines, Count Shigenobu Okuma warns government loss of control as anti American sentiment surges. Mass meetings fueled by war songs depict a populace ready for retaliation while newspapers split between alarm over anti alien bills and calls for restraint.
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Tokio
Shigenobu Okuma
Japan
Count Okuma
United States
Tokyoto
New Conception of Age of Innocence
A local bookstore received a modern substitution for Reynolds age of innocence painting. Instead of a girl from the eighteenth century, the water color shows a girl doing a folk dance. The label reads Everybody's Doin It. Arthur G Means, Pendleton native and Umatilla merchant, visited yesterday and returned on No. 5.
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Joshua Reynolds
National Art Gallery
Reynold
San Francisco
Reynolds
Arthur G. Means
Pendleton
Umatilla
Secretary Bryan Poised for State Dept Shakeup
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Bryan plan a reorganization of the South and Central American diplomatic service to end “stellar diplomacy.” Bryan believes subordinates have overstepped, prompting a predicted shakeup in the State Department. Also noted is Charlie St Crane of Chicago declining the Russian ambassador appointment after a conference with the president.
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Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Department
Charlie St
Crane
Chicago
Russia
Chile
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Hearst
Caucus
Charee
Pope
Anshut
Seig
Pire
State Department
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