Navy cruiser Albany ordered provisioned for San Diego
Washington reports the cruiser Albany commissioned at Puget Sound will depart for San Diego today with 400 or more marines expected en route. War Department data shows five cavalry regiments and two infantry regiments totaling about 6000 on the border and 41 to 42 thousand could be fielded immediately if needed. Secretary Garrison doubts spare regulars for militia camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albany
Puget
San Die
California
Garrison
Bliss
War Department
United States Pressures Huerta Over Flag Salute Ultimatum
War and Navy departments prepare for hostilities as Huerta defies the United States. Washington issues an ultimatum demanding Huerta agree to salute the U S flag by 6 o clock Sunday night. President Wilson golfing while Bryan and Tu Multy rush to aid.
Commercial Club Plans Irrigation on Indian Lands
A five member committee led by J W Tallman was formed by the Commercial Club to consult Major Swartzlander on irrigation for Indian lands. The group aims to map feasible water supply, explore river water use, and pursue government surveys and leases to clear and water about 200 acres near the river between Pendleton, the agency, and Globon station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tallman
Major Swartzlander
Pendleton
Swartzlander
Commercial Club
E. H B. Aldrich
Marion Jack
Thomas Thompson
F. W. Vincent
Tallman
Board of Managers
Fresident Sallman
Major Swartzlanier
Indian Bureau
Globon
Swartalander
E. B. Aldrich
United States
Aldrich
Elmer Cleaver
Western Land & Irrigation Co
West End
Stanfield
Movie actor mauled by lioness dies from injuries
Warner Kirby, a noted low tamer and film actor, is dead after a lioness attack during a jungle climax scene on a film set in Los Angeles. He chased the beast as it leaped and dragged him to the ground tearing his side and shoulder. tetanus followed and he died in agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Warner Kirby
Kirby
Honess
Indy
Great Gony
Moore and Jack Held to Be Not Legally On Board
Circuit Judge G W Phelps rules Marion Jack and Will Moore acted as city water commissioners without legal right. Attorneys plan immediate appeal as judgment by default is entered. Dr J A Best remains not on the defendants list after his demurrer was sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Phelps
Marion Jack
Will Moore
City Water Commission
W. M. Peterson
Charles H. Carter
Moore
Jack
Stephen A. Lowell
Phelps
Supreme Judge
Supreme Court of
J. A. Best
New York Mayor Mitchel Narrowly Survives Attempt
New York on April 18 reports Mayor John Purroy Mitchel escaped a fatal shooting as Michael P. Mahoney, arraigned for assault with intent to kill, faces possible commitment to Matteawan asylum on Mitchel's recommendation. Eight detectives will guard the mayor nightly. In Pittsburgh, Mahoney, who briefly dated Mitchel, has a murky history with several name changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polk
Michael P. Mahoney
Matteawan Asylum
Mitchel
Pittsburg
Miel R. Mahoney
Mayor Mitchel
Mahoney
William T. Mahoney
David Rose
Pendleton Debaters Defeat Astoria In Tariff Debate
Pendleton high school debaters, Clarence Bean and Vernal Backman, won a unanimous decision over Astoria in a revenue tariff debate. The victory advances Pendleton to the state finals at the University of Oregon on May 8, with A. C. Hampton praised as coach. Judges were J. Hideing, M. A. Stafford, and W. Brallor. presiding was Prof. A. A. Ashahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton High School
Oregon
Columbia River
Astoria
Pendleton
United States
Clarence Bean
Vernal Backman
Baker High School
Lorens Logan
William Siguedson
University of Oregon
Central Oregon
A. C. Hampton
J. & Hideing
la Grande
Movie star mauled by Honess dies in hospital
General news reports the actor’s fatal injuries after a mauling by Honess. Commoration Counsel Polk, wounded by a bullet intended for Mayor Mitchel of New York, is out of danger. An ultimatum to Tuerta demands yield by Sunday 6 p m or face consequences. Aeroplane fleet readied for action if war with Mexico breaks out. Secretary Garrison says 42000 men can be mobilized. Local Commercial club to form irrigation committee for reservation. High School wins another debate title beating Astoria. Perjury indictments against Smith and Stangler quashed. Excursion to Thorn Hollow set for Sunday April 26. Sophomores win interclass track meet. Moore and Jack ruled ineligible to hold commissionership appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honess
Polk
Mitchel
New York
Tuerta
Mexico
Garrison
Astoria
Smith
Stangler
Thorn Hollow
Moore
Jack
Aeroplane Fleet Ready For Use In Case War
The war department says plans exist for extensive aeroplane use if Mexico hostilities occur. Five Wright aeroplanes and fourteen aviators are held in readiness at an aviation camp in San Diego. General Villa weighs Tampico incident risks and potential war implications, noting protection for noncombatants but doubt war will follow. The armored cruiser South Dakota sails from Puget Sound to San Diego to pick up marines at Bremerton and Mare Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Mexico
San Diego
Cowan
Military Aviation
Wright
Huerta
United States
Navy Department
South Dakota
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Mare Island
Demurrer Sustained in Smith Stangier Perjury Case
Judge Phelirms sustains demurrer to perjury indictments against D G Smith and George Stangier tied to a grand jury gambling probe. Indictments for permitting gambling at their cigar shops remain. both may plead guilty to those charges. Attorneys for Smith and Stangier argued grand jury compelled testimony violated constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelirms
D. G. Smith
George Stangier
Smith
Stangier
Lowell
Col. Raley
Grand Jury
Cousin of Local Woman Part Owner of Winners
The Alaska sweepstakes winner includes half the wolf dogs owned by Charles Madsen, cousin of Tillie Baldwin. Madsen, a former winner of the Great Northern Race, joined top dogs from John Johnson’s pack to form a strong team. He is a northland fur trader who sails his own gasoline schooner The Sea Wet to haul fur from interior regions, a boat used by Beverly Dobbs for northern moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Charles Madsen
Tillie Baldwin
Mr. Madsen
Cowgirl
Amaz
Madsen
John
Tornado Kills One in Southern Oklahoma
A tornado in southern Oklahoma killed one person and injured several others in the early hours. Many houses were torn from foundations and oil tanks damaged. Separately, the Manufacturers' Association of Portland remains split on accepting insurance under the compensation act from the latest legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
The
Manufacturers’ Association of Portland
Wilson Ready to Take Matter to Congress
Washington April 18 official White House statement says Huerta must yield by 6 pm Sunday or the president will take the issue to Congress. Earlier John Wind was summoned to state department. Huerta refused to discuss the conference. News aboard the fleet reports rejoicing at revived hopes of action as South Carolina, Louisiana, and Michigan prepare to join off Tampa Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Huerta
United States
Congress
Tohn Wind
State Department
An. Wansas
St Augustine
Muerta
Wadoer
South Carolina
Key West
Tampiee
Mind Love Wipe to Night for Children in Boston
In Boston on April 17 a custody hearing in the Edward J. L. Rantoul and Lot M. Rantoul case opened before Judge McIntyre. Custody remains unsettled as Rantoul had been denied a divorce after a prior testimony on Mrs. Rantoul’s claimed “mental” love for Cheater Rumrill. Rantoul’s attorney warned of a lengthy fight to determine custody as the couple’s marriage dissolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edward JL. Rantoul
Lot Murnett Rantoul
Lowell
McIntyre
Rantoul
Hess
Rumrill
Springfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miiman
WAR and Navy Departments
Riackane IF
Venican Coast
O'Shaughnessy
Washington Administration
Bryan
Sul Phir
Wilson
Tampico
Indian Lands
Paradise Project
Lioness
Water Commission
John Purroy Mitchel
Gaynor
Ork
Pendleton High
General Orozco
Orozco
U.S
Torreon
Smith-Stangier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!