Date Fixed for Big Excursion to Hermiston Opening
Hermiston to host a government irrigation project opening on May 23 1908 with a special excursion train from Pendleton and other eastern Oregon towns. Officials plan speeches by Governor Chamberlain and other leaders. Visitors will view the reservoir and dam, with lunch brought along due to limited local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Oregon
Luncth
Hernilaton
Weel
Ematilla County
Umatilla
Pendleton Commercial Association
A. Lowell
Hermiston
Association
Chamberlain
James R. Garfield
Interior Department
Portland
Northwest
Miston
Ike
Herminton
Alexis vows bloodshed if foreign troops intervene
Port au Prince April 23 A Haitian government hostile to the United States may prompt intervention plans. President Alexis warned he will saturate the land with blood if foreigners come, saying they may send him to hell but he will not go alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Hayt
United States
Alexis
Prosecution Faces Threats Over Gallagher Graft Case
In Oakland and San Francisco, threats rise after an explosion at James L. Gallagher’s home as graft trials unfold. Abe Kuef reports his life is in danger while investigators press on. Prosecutors say a crank targets everyone tied to the graft regime. Gallagher cooperates with the prosecution amid distrust among supervisors testifying in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
James L. Gallagher
Bitter fight on land grants in Oregon case
Washington April 23 One of the bitterest fights of the session rose over a senate resolution directing the attorney general to sue to wrest 46 000 acres along the Oregon California railroad in southwestern Oregon from the Harriman interests alleging violation of grant restrictions The measure included innocent purchasers and townspeople and faced harsh defense as it aimed to sever Harriman control debated amid charges of safeguards and legality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Oregon
Harriman
Fordney
Michian
Tom- Dermen
Hobson and Oregon University President Talk to Pendleton Students
Congressman Richmond E Hobson of Alabama and University of Oregon President P Campbell arrived by train and spoke at Pendleton high school. Both addressed students and staff to strong approval and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond E. Hobson
Alabama
M. E. Church
P. Campbell
University O Oregon
Pendleton High School
Popular Nurse At Riverside Hospital Dies
Miss May Belle Strawmuski, a popular nurse at Riverside hospital on North Brother Island, died after a severe septicemia from a pin prick on her injured thumb. Contagious disease treatment facility, trip weeks in charge of patients, rapid spread led to fatal outcome despite attempted surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Riverside Hospital
North Brother Island
May Belle Stravmuski
Miss Strawmuski
Booster Meeting to Boost La Grande Town
Tom Richardson of the Portland Commercial Club returns Monday for an 8 PM meeting at the court house to discuss town advertising and booster plans. La Grande raises over 2300 to fund a booster drive and to hire a publicity director, with funds to be doubled by tomorrow as local ministers promote the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Court House
Tom Richardson
Portland
Commercial Club
Electric lines for Willamette valley extension
Oregon Electric plans a 201 mile network expansion over three years from Eugene to the Columbia and Tillamook bay to the Willamette river, linking northwestern Oregon to Portland. Project cost tops 10 million dollars with capital raised in New York led by George Barclay Moffat, William A White and A Bedford. The interurban extension aims to unlock rich dairy and fruit districts across Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon Electric Company
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Eugene
Columbia
Tillamook Bay
Willamette River
George Barclay Moffat
William A. White
A. ©. Bedford
New York City
Omoe
Jury Brings Guilty Verdict in Union County Case
The jury in the W. Deal case, moved to Union County on change of venue, found him guilty after long ballots. Deal, an elderly man with prior penitentiary time for a similar offense, faces sentence later by Judge Bean, who granted time to file an appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Deal
Deal
Union County
Supreme Court
Bean
Beal
Quiet wedding of deaf couple at Walla Walla
Wesley Peters employed at the scouring mill married Annie Boise at the bride’s home in Walla Walla. Rev Gabriel Sykes performed the ceremony. They will reside at 600 Aura street. Both are deaf and dumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Peters
Scouring Mill
Walla Walla
Annie Boise
Bride
Gabriel Sykes
M. E. Church
Aura Street
Pythluiins Stinson and Knight Return From Baker City
L. RB. Stinson and G. W. Knight, noted Pythluiins, attended the Baker City dedication ceremony on Tuesday and returned by train No. 1 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. RB. Stinson
G. W. Knight
Fifty Thousand Dollars For Indians
The Indian allotments will receive fifty thousand dollars as the spring rent payment, starting Monday per Agent McFatridge. Major McFatridge had considered the plan for weeks, but a definite date was set today. Payments will take several days as applicants respond and checks will be issued on local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFatridge
Ford trial resumes as Hoxton resumes testimony
In San Francisco on April 23 the Ford trial opened with Dr. Charles Hoxton returning to finish testimony from yesterday. Former supervisors Daniel Coleman Max Hamlock James F Kelley C J Harrigat J J Furey and Edward Walsh testified that they supported the overhend trotley ordinance and would have voted for it regardless of payments. They admitted Gallagher had paid them further. Roxton was excused after a brief questioning. Ex-supervisor Pat McGushin followed as the next witness.
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San Francisco
Ford
Charles Hoxton
Boodle ‘Board
Conurt
Daniel Coleman
Max Hamlock
James F. Kelley
C. J. Harrigat
J. J. Furey
Edward Walsh
Gallagher
Roxton Wie
Pat McGushin
Vanderbilt plan to broker reunion in divorce case
New York April 23 Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt sails for Europe today to meet Alfred Vander bit and present a plan for a compromise between Alfred and his wife who has sued him for divorce. Vanderbilt has held several interviews with his daughter-in-law recently and a basis for a reunion is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelige Vanderbilt
Europe
Alfred Vanderbit
Alfred
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vaudeville Performer Eats Hardware in Spokane Style Feat
Seattle April 23 Eleven knife blades six screws five nails three tacks and other shelf hardware were removed from the interior of Henry Harrison a vaudeville performer who specializes in eating metals. He says he has eaten a ton of hardware in twenty years in show business and remains puzzled why the pieces were indigestible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Henry Harrison
Nine-year-old girl in Cedretta bears child in Cedretta
Jackson Mississippi April 23. Dr V S Pitts a Webster county physician testifies to the truth of a startling claim a nine year old negro girl from Cedretta has become a mother. The infant weighed seven pounds at birth. This is said to be the earliest birth record in the United States though such cases are not uncommon among native Africans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
V. S. Pitts
Webster County
United States
Africa
Opening bout at Jim Jeffries club features Jeffries rivals
In Los Angeles on April 23 the Jim Jeffries Athletic Club hosts a 25 round match with Jimmy Gardner and Mike Sullivan for a purs e of 9000 dollars. This is their fourth meeting with previous: two draws and Sullivan winning the third after 20 rounds of close fighting.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries Athletic Club
Jimmy Gardner
Mike
Twin
Berlin Lawyer Faces Prosecution After Trial Allegations
Berlin reports that Dr Max Bernstein, who served as counsel for editor Harden in the Mottke Harden trial, is to be prosecuted for charges arising from remarks about Prince Zu Edelburg during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Max Bernstein
Harden
Prince Zu Eulenberg
Fire destroys asphalt plant cutting power to city
In Bellingham on April 23 a fire of unknown origin gutted the independent asphalt plant, severing the power line from the Whatcom county railway power plant and halting traffic. Street cars and many industries were stranded until noon, with losses around 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
Theoower
Whatcom County Railway
Beulah Hawkins Remains In Unchanged Condition After 76 Days
In Los Angeles on April 23, physicians report no awakening possible for Mrs Beulah Hawkins after 76 days of continuous sleep. Natural course will be allowed. weight shows only slight variation, with no other changes in the wound.
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Lo Angeles
Beulah Hawkins
Legislature Tax Evasion Through Gun Leasing Shows Failures
Austin notes a 50 percent tax on revolver gross proceeds backfires as hardware dealers stop selling pistols and instead lease them for 60 years. Renters enjoy the arrangement since the firearm loses value at lease end, undermining revenue goals and highlighting unintended consequences of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Farmers Union in Mississippi opposes negro membership
Jackson Mississippi April 23 The Farmers Union of Mississippi a strong national body has gone on record opposing the admission of negroes to membership or any affiliation with organizations of colored farmers the stance reflects ongoing racial segregation tensions in agricultural groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Farmers’ Union of Mississippi
Boise votes on $100000 park bond issue ordinance
An ordinance introduced at the regular city council meeting last evening contemplates issuing $100,000 in municipal bonds for park system public improvements. A special election is set for May 23 to submit the plan to Boise taxpayers. Bonds carry 5 percent interest, payable semi annually, and are redeemable in 20 years. A two thirds taxpayer vote is required and a special tax will be levied to pay interest and fund principal payments after 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Capital News
Teacher certificates issued in state wide exam
State Superintendent Cook reports that about 100 teachers certificates have been issued from recent county examinations. Many are renewals, but a large number are young women who have never taught in the state, highlighting the push to staff increasing schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Miye
Cheyenne Tribune
Largest Potato Shipment From Umatilla County
DPD reports a 36 carload shipment of Weston mountain potatoes from Athena by D B Jarman to Seattle, the largest ever from eastern Oregon. Weston mountain spuds command strong Northwest demand. more shipments planned.
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DPD
B. Jarman
Umatilla County
Weston Mountain
Northwest
Oregon
Athena
Northern Pacific
Seattle
D. B. Jarman
Athens
Weston
Weston Mountain District
North Inland Empire
North Yakima
Umatilla
Watts Declines Run for School Superintendent
Homer Watts of Athena refuses to run for school superintendent on the democratic ticket or as an independent. He told the East Oregonian last evening that he will not seek the office. Watts had won the democratic nomination at last Friday’s primary and was considered a potential challenger to Frank K. Welles. he plans to practice law in Athena.
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Homer Watts
Athena
Watts
East Oregonian
Frank K. Welles
Suitor Attacks Woman During Walk With Knife
L B Wright attacked Miss Alice Kauffman of 225 North Broadway Seattle with a knife after she did not respond to his advances. He cut the back of one hand as she was walking with a friend and then fled the scene.
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Alice Kauffman
North Broadway
Seattle
L. B. Wright
Wright
Hobson to Speak at Local High School Tonight
Naval hero Captain Hobson arrives after a run of travel to lecture at the new Methodist church corner Webb and Johnson streets. He will discuss The World's Struggle for the Blessings of Industrial Liberty to a large audience, with seating for about 1046 and no reserved seats.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
the Merrimac
Alabama
Hobson
Hampton
Boise
Weloek
Pendleton
Butte
Sanders
Groat Western Lyceum Bureau
Congressman Hobson
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Richardson
Ile Pioneer
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