Debate invites Western governors to address alien land bill
In Sacramento on April 25 the assembly defeated a resolution to invite Oregon Washington Nevada and Arizona governors to join Bryan in discussions on anti alien land laws. Opinion favors joint sessions with Bryan present but warns against closed door talks. If Bryan participates he may influence wording to avoid treaty conflicts.
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Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Arioona
Bryan
Wilson
California
Sacramento
Johnson
Arizona
Johnson pays fine for smuggling diamond necklace
Chicago April 24 Jack Johnson paid the government 1750 dollars representing fines and costs from two indictments for smuggling into the United States a diamond necklace for his first wife Etta Duryea Johnson. He was fined 900 dollars on each indictment and costs totaled 750.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
United States
Etta Duryea Johnson
Johnson
Appointment of Myers Confirmed in Washington
Washington April 25 the senate confirmed nominations including Frank S Myers postmaster of Porthind Nolan Skirt receiver at La Grande The Dalles and Sam Motherahead receiver at Burns all in federal money posts and related offices
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Washington
Senate
Frank 8S. Myers
Porthind
Nolan Skirt
la Grande
LA. Woth
The
Dalles
Sam Motherahead
Burns
Babe in Casket Sits Up and Kills Grandmother
In Butte California in April 95 a three year old boy in a white shroud reportedly rose to a sitting posture during funeral services. His grandmother, 81, collapsed dead upon seeing the child awaken. The mother clutched the boy as a physician arrived. the child died hours later.
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Butte
Calif
Laundry Workers May Strike In Tacoma
Tacoma April 25 36 women laundry employees discharged by Standard Laundry for joining the union sparking a potential citywide laundry workers strike.
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Tacoma
Wash
Standard Laundry Company
Police Seek Kidnapped Girl in Chicago Case
Chicago police, aided by three thousand Boy Scouts and state authorities, search for Catherine Winters nine of New Castle Indiana missing since March twentieth. Reports say a band of gypsies may have brought her to Chicago and she may be dressed as a boy to hinder identification.
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Chicago
Catherine Winters
New Castle
Indiana
Tariff Catechism Highlights Underwood Bill Debate
Representative Moore of Pennsylvania used a tariff catechism in the House to quiz the history of tariff legislation during an Underwood tariff bill speech. The clerk read questions about the Payne bill with Moore providing the answers, saying voters blamed politicians and reformers for tariff complaints.
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Moore
Pennsylvania
Payne
Washington
House Today
House
Underwood
House of the President
Japanese Papers Boast of Navy Readiness to Act
An Osaka or Tokyo style Japanese editorial asserts the fleet can vindicate national honor if compelled to action amid discrimination. The boast appears in a widely circulated paper, though most Japanese newspapers adopt a calmer, more tranquil stance overall.
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Okie
Denka Matikieh
Salem Educator Elected Leader At Inland Empire Meet
Salem Oregon April 21 L RR Alderman state superintendent of public instruction returned from Spokane where he attended and spoke at the Inland Empire Teachers association convention one of the largest in the country embracing Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon Alderman was elected president of the association a large attendance from all states heard many subjects of interest to the profession including Alderman on Oral Education through the conference speakers addressed topics of school methods and curriculum.
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Salem
Ore
L RR. Allerman
Spokane
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Wuaelington
Idahho
Montana
Oregon
Aldermin
Alderman
Union County Pair Dates for 1913 Fair in La Grande
Union County directors set the 1913 Union county fair and race meeting dates at four days of paid admission from April 25 to October 12 in La Grande Oregon. President Russell and assistants were chosen, secretary post to be filled later, and exhibits are expected to improve with later dates and alignment to the state fair schedule.
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la Grande
Ore
Union County
A. B. Cherry
Russell
Mine Disaster Toll Rises as 33 More Bodies Found
In Finlayville Pennsylvania on April 25, officials reported 33 additional casualties at the Cincinnati mine bringing the total recovered to 52. Authorities estimate total deaths may reach 400 to 120, while officials refuse to confirm rumors of a mine fire and say it may take a week to reach all working areas.
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Finlayville
Cincinnati
Atle
High School Teams Debate Tonight in Pendleton
At the Pendleton high school auditorium tonight teams from Pendleton and La Grande will debate the resolution that Oregon should guarantee bank deposits. Pendleton leads the case, with Paiu Finnell Rupert Williams and Oscar Ferguson presenting. Dana Smythe chairs, Superintendent Kern presides as judge, and the girls’ glee club will provide selections.
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Pendleton
la Grande
Delibate
State of Oregon
Paiu Finnell
Rupert Williamson
Oscar Ferguson
Dana Smythe
Kern
Walla Walla
Glee Club
Cobb to Manage Federal League
Ty Cobb signed a one year contract with the Detroit Americans after holding out for 15000 dollars annually. A separate plan to offer Cobb a three year deal at 15000 per year to manage the Cleveland club in the outlaw Federal League was announced by M F Bramley of Cleveland as he prepared to confer with Cobb.
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Detroit Americans
Cleveland
M. F. Bramley
Bramley
Cobb
Navin
Nean
Frank Navin
Wilsons Attitude Is Defended In Tariff Battle
In Washington April 25 President Wilson’s stance on the tariff bill drew defense in the House. Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania said the executive’s approach respected legislative rights and aligned with a prompt, disciplined path for the bill. Business leaders note a needed shift away from tax burdens as protection for industry evolves.
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Washington
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Ohlief
Dientite
Detectives and Patrolmen Suspended in Frisco
San Francisco police chief Whitman suspended five detectives and patrolmen amid accusations of involvement with the Italian bunco ring. The suspensions followed his visit to San Quentin where he interviewed Michael Gallo, alleged Rang member, about the ring’s activities.
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San Francisco
Bunco
Whitman
San Quentin Penitentiary
Michael Gallo
The
Rang
English Press Trolls Bryan Grape Juice Dinner Aboard
London papers ridiculeBryan s Grape Juice dinner to Ambassador Bryce and other foreign diplomats in Washington. Pl Mall Gazette warns of Wishy Washington while London Express accuses Bryan of imposing abstinence on guests. In Washington Bartholdt condemns making a drink question a state matter and defends hospitality as an American tradition.
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Washington
London
Bryce
Ife
Wilson-Bryan
Pl Mall Gazette
London Express
the Express
Tryans
Bartholdt
Missouri
Stryan
McManigal to Be Released Soon Report Says
Los Angeles April 26 Assistant District Attorney Ford says Ordle McManigal is entitled to liberty and will be freed in a short time though he will not specify when. He did not officially confirm a release date.
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Los Angeles
Ordle McManigal
McManigal
Ford
Warren Case Ends After Demurrer Sustained
Fort Scott Kansas April 23 The prosecution of Fred Warren J J Sheppard and others of the Appeal to Reason charged with sending obscene matter through the mail was practically ended today when Judge Pollock sustained a demurrer filed by the accused men.
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Fort Scott
Khan
Fred Warren
J. J
Sheppdra
Reason
Pollock
Ghastly Pennsylvania execution ends with hanging failure
In Unptowntown Pennsylvania on April 25 John Harris a Black man was hanged in a botched execution. The rope was too long and his toes touched the floor as he writhed and tried to climb. Sheriff Kiefer and deputies supported the rope for eighteen minutes until he was pronounced dead.
Will Confer Over the Wool Schedule
Washington April 24 At the suggestion of Senator Newlands of Nevada the president agrees today to discuss the tariff with western senators who oppose free wool The meeting will likely be in the president's room at the capitol within two weeks Newlands talked with the president Kern of Indiana also said the president had reported the senate tariff situation as satisfactory
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Capitol
Kern
Indiana
Senate
Coroner Threatened by Death Over Probe
Chicago April 25 An anonymous letter threatened death if he did not discontinue the probe into the singing of George Dietz. Coroner Hoffman received the letter and a score of similar notes, all likely written by the same hand.
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Chicago
George Dietz
Hoffman
Charges of Misconduct in Debs Prosecution
Washington reports charges of misconduct and conspiracy in the prosecution of Eugene Debs and Fred Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason and J Sheppard were filed with the attorney general against United States District Attorney Bone of Kansas and H Dueboig a special agent of the Department of Justice today.
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Washington
Eugene Debbs
Fred Warren
Appeal To
Reason
J. Sheppard
United States
Bone
Kansas
H. Dueboig
Department of Justice
Pope Improves but Spirits Low Over Resuming Duties
Rome April 25 The pope is convalescent yet greatly low in spirits as physicians refuse to allow him to resume his routine duties.
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Rome
Red Sox Players Visit White House Shake Hands With Wilson
Washington April 25 members of the Boston Red Sox visiting here called at the White House and shook hands with President Wilson. The meeting highlighted the goodwill between the team and the administration during the national pastime season.
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Wilson
Washington
Boston Red Sox
White House
Plans discussed for Pendleton beauty plan feature
European powers demand Montenegrins surrender Scutari. King Nicholas of Montenegro refuses to surrender Scutari but is pressed to evacuate. Austria seeks drive to remove Montenegrins from Scutari. powers meet to consider note and force outcome.
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Nichols
Vienina
Montenerrs
Scutari
Austria
Scuteri
Nicholas of
Bryce Says He's Sorry to Leave
Washington April 25 James Bryce the British ambassador who recently resigned began his journey to England after an impromptu reception with diplomats and officials He said he was leaving America perhaps for the last time and would return to Sussex to finish work on Australia and perhaps revise his history of the American government.
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Washington
James Bryce
England
America
Sussex
Australia
Currey Named First Member of Philippine Commission
Washington April 25 Former Governor George Currey of New Mexico reported as chosen by the president as the first member of the new Philippine commission. Nomination to be sent to the Senate in a few days.
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Washington
George Currey
New Mexico
Philippine Commission
Senate
Coyote Hides Brought In Heavy April Bounty Figures
County Clerk Salting and deputies processed 58 coyote hides at the office this forenoon. Through April, 3591 hides were recorded as bounty enters. Hunters receive a 1.50 bounty, with portions kept by county and state. fresh kill trends show many coyotes are young to prevent breeding.
Salem to Organize Shooting Club in Salem Oregon
Salem residents plan to form a shooting club with P. J. Holohan of Portland leading the effort. Holohan, a Dupont Powder representative, aids coast clubs and helped build Oregon’s state association of gun clubs. The state shoot runs June 4 5 6 in Eugene. Salem could enter if organized.
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Salem
Ore
P. J. Holohan
Portland
Dupont Powder Company
Holohan
Oregon
State Association of
Gun Clubs
Eugene
Silem
Snow melts as temp rises in Denver storm
Stow Falls at Denver April 25. Two inches of snow fell today but a rise in temperature caused it to melt rapidly.
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Denver
Fourth of July plans discussed by Pendleton traders
A Pendleton Commercial association meeting outlined wide celebration aims for July Fourth, including a large city observance, a grand concert by regional bands, and closing business from 2 to 5 pm. Proposals included rose culture drives, aiding poorer West Webb property owners, and turning the levee into a promenade.
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Matageers
Ue Commercal Association
West Webb
Pendleton
Leon Cohen
Chauncey Haines
Weston
Pilot Rock
Umatilla
Haines
Athena
Ritner
Boise
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Clarkston
McNearty
Eastern Oregon Branch
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Luther Burbania
Pendleton WI
Charles Cowan
Irvington Helghts
Dr. Temple
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