Land Act Designates 7.41 Million Acres in Oregon and West
Secretary Ballinger designated 7,410,000 acres under the new 320 acre land act, spanning Oregon, Washington and eight western states. Diagrams are sent to local land offices. about 40 percent of the area is believed already held by individuals. If all land were open, it could support roughly 493,000 homesteads.
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Oregon
Washington
Ballinger
United States
Waashington, Wah
Wyoming
New Mexico
Nevada
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Remarkable operation saves man after gun wound eye
Eugene Moore, son of a Plainfield capitalist, survived a self inflicted gun shot to the eye at Golden Gate Park. In a remarkable surgery, Dr. Harold Brunn removed the right eye, traced the bullet behind the nose, extracted bone splinters, and inserted a silver plate. Moore may live but lose sight in the eye.
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San Francisco
Eugene Moore
Plainfield
N. J
Golden Gate Park
Harold Brunn
Moore
Tacoma Dog Show Opens At State Armory Today
Tacoma April 28. Three hundred high class dogs welcomed guests at Tacoma's dog show which opened at the state armory today. Aristocratic canines from Seattle Portland and other coast cities are entered. Judge John Bradshaw of San Francisco is here to award the cups. The show will last all of the week.
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Tacoma
State Armory
Seattle
Portland
John Bradshaw
San Francisco
France to exhibit paintings at A Y P Seattle
Victor Larvelle, commissioner for the French Section at the Seattle exposition, directs booth construction for France. Exhibits, including paintings valued at about half a million dollars, will arrive May 20 from among about 300 French exhibitors.
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Seattle
France
Victor Larvelle
Roosevelt Real Hunt Begins Tomorrow
Nairobi reports Roosevelt's real hunt starts tomorrow per an official announcement made at the Penge ranch today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooseve
Nairobi
Roosevelt
Penge Ranch
Nelson calls off McFarland match in Colma showdown
New York, April 28. Harry Glhnore, McFarland manager, said Nelson is land poor and cannot raise five thousand to cover the forfeit. Nelson has canceled the bout with McFarland scheduled for Colma, California, on July 6.
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New York
Harry Glhnore
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Nelson
McFarland
Colma
Calif
Petition seeks district boundary changes near Pilot Hook and McKay Creek
Three petitions arrive for school district changes. A new district about ten miles south of Pilot Hook is proposed by James Hascall P E Fletcher E D Warner George Fiedler and Andrew Fiedler. Two petitions from districts 26 and 27 plan boundary shifts to include district 26 with 27 due to relocation inefficiency.
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Welles
Pilot Hook
James Hascall
P. E. Fletcher
E. D. Warner
George Fiedler
Andrew Fiedler
McKay Creek
Ajo
Formal complaint filed with state rail commission charges bias on Wallowa branch
A formal complaint to the railroad commission alleges undue preference for Elgin and nearby towns over Enterprise and Joseph on the Willowa branch. It claims continuous distance tariffs and mileage-based rates favor Elgin and other towns on the extension, applying tariffs to sacks and bales shipped from affected towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Railroid Commission
Enterprise
Elgin
Malin
Willowa
Wallowa
Protesting Missionaries Murdered and Starved in Asia Minor
London reports say about one hundred Protestant missionaries were killed when a church was burned in Adana district or murdered inside the blaze. In Hadjin, American missionaries face starvation as relief is blocked and authorities refuse protection, prompting urgent appeals for aid.
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Hadjin
London
Adana
Defense Works to Impeach Witness in San Francisco Trial
In San Francisco on April 28 Daniel Coleman a member of the boodling board testified for the defense as to alleged conversations with Jim Gallagher about the Parkelde franchise He denied recall of the conversations Robes for the defense introduced transcript evidence claiming Coleman had contradicted prior testimony Heney objected and the judge ruled the matter would be explored later The defense argued a conspiracy to shield the defendant exists
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San Francisco
Calhoun
Daniel G. Coleman
Jim Gallagher
Heney
Coleman
Rogers
Hendy
Richard Croker Leaves For Ireland On Lusitania
New York April 28 Richard Croker sailed today in the Lusitania to his home in Ireland. The departure ends rumors he would join the upcoming municipal campaign. Friends of Charles F Murphy breathe easy as Croker leaves with Murphy's men offering a hearty bon voyage.
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New York
Richard Croker
Lusitania
Irehnd
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Croker
Murphy
Charley Murphy
United States Recognizes Rec Shad as Sultan of Turkey
Washington April 28 announcement in the state department states the United States will recognize Rec Shad as the lawful sultan of Turkey. Ambassador Selehman has sent official notification of Abdul Hamid's dethronement, marking a shift in diplomatic stance and government leadership.
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Washington
United States
Recshad
Turkey
State Department
Selehman
Abdul Hamid
President Falk congratulates new sultan in France message
President Falk sent a message today in France to congratulate the newly named sultan. The note praised leadership and expressed good wishes for continued cooperation between their nations.
Condemned Man Jokes About His Hanging
Boise April 28 Fred Seward taunts officials after the state board of pardons refused to halt his death sentence for murdering a woman of the under world He faces execution Friday at the state penitentiary after two reprieves pending new evidence unfolds.
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Boise
Fred Seward
State Board of Pardons
Moscow
Seward
State
Missicres Revolt Threatens Mission Centers
Smyrna reports the Missicres revolt sweeping east from Avia. Every mission center in Acia Minor faces extinction unless troops quell the uprising. Thousands could be murdered if action is not taken soon.
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Smyrna
Mmissicres
Avia
Acia Minor
Massacres Reported Across Adana Vilayet
In Beirut on April 28 reports say thousands of Christians have been killed across scattered villages in the Adana Vilayet. Meager dispatches indicate Kasaba is in flames and Moslems are said to have killed every Christian there.
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Beirut
Vilayet of
Adana
Kasaba
Man Dies After Hat Blown From Streetcar In Wind
San Francisco reports Edward Kenneally, an Irish immigrant, killed when a fierce wind storm blew his hat from a streetcar. He fell attempting to recover it, suffered a fractured skull, and died en route to hospital.
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San Francisco
Edward Kenneally
Ireland
Kenneally
Lumbermen Consider Curtailing Northwest Output
A delegation of Oregon lumbermen met Washington millmen in Seattle on April 28 to discuss boosting the Pacific Northwest lumber market. They plan to detail a plan to further curtail outputs from Washington and Oregon mills until demand improves, with many regional lumbermen advocating closing all mills until the market picks up.
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Seattle
Oregon
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Largest tax collections in history of Umatilla County
A. C. Funk reports Umatilla County has collected 329000 in taxes, with 9000 rebated. Delinquent taxes are small, about 55000 remains, much from half-payments prior to deadlines. Prosperous taxpayers noted as a sign of good times despite outstanding amounts.
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Umatilla County
A. C. Funk
Taylor
Sheriffs Office
Deposed Sultan moved to Salonica under guard
Abdul Hamid was secretly sent to Salonica last night with eleven wives to accompany him. The former Sultan arrived this afternoon in Salonica in feeble health and was taken to General Robilant's residence, where he will be held prisoner by the Gendarmeries.
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Abdul Hamid
Salonica
Constantinople
Robilant
Bryan urged federal liquor licenses ban in prohibition states
Lincoln Neb April 28 In today s issue of the Commoner W J Bryan urges upon congress the advisability of enacting legislation forbidding the issuance of federal liquor licenses in prohibition states and communities The plea is supported by the prohibition element of Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Congress
Plan Great Naval Pageant at San Francisco
San Francisco officials plan a major naval pageant for October as part of the Portola festival. C Moore will seek to delay the Pacific fleet cruise until after the festival and will lobby European capitals for representation. President Diaz of Mexico may be invited to referee a sham battle between foreign ships and the American squadron.
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San Francisco
C. Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Diaz
Mexico
Evangelist Benjamin Logan Charged With Assault of Girl
Tacoma reports Rev Benjamin Logan who holds evangelistic meetings is jailed on charges of assaulting 11 year old Margare Rosenfeld who lives at the Logan home. Logan had planned to adopt the child.
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Tacoma
Benjamin Logan
Jal
Margare Rosenfeld
Logan
Steel earnings rise for United States Steel Corp
New York reports that over the past three months the net earnings reached three million dollars more than the same quarter last year, with total figures totaling $22,921,268. The three month period shows improved profitability for United States Steel Corporation.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Veterinarian Dr Donaghue Heads to Arlington for Livestock Inspection
Dr J A Donaghue veterinarian left this afternoon for Arlington to inspect livestock set for shipment toward the Columbia River into Washington.
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J. A. Donaghue
Arlington
Columbia River
Waseh'nerton
Heinze Face Court Over Chauffeur Incident
New York April 28 F Augustus Heinze, the millionaire, may lose five hundred dollars if he fails to appear in court to answer a charge by chauffeur Joseph Hubbard whom Heinze allegedly knocked down after refusing to pay $6.40 taxi fare for his party to the Only Boulevard. Heinze has not appeared in court.
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New York
F. Augustus Heinze
Joseph Hubbard
Treinze
Helnse
Altice
Rockefeller carries granddaughter up mountain trail
Rockefeller, nearing seventy, rests after aiding Mathilda McCormick two miles along a rugged Warm mountains trail. The child became tired during the ascent and was assisted by the industrial titan.
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Jen
Hot Springs
Apri
Rockefeller
Mathilda McCormick
Expert Lectures at Hermiston By Expert Byron Hunter
Byron Hunter of the U S Department of Agriculture, based in Walla Walla, travels to Hermiston to address fruitgrowers on the Umatilla project. Secretary Wilson, overseeing project development, sends Hunter to share winter tree care frost prevention and methods for producing high quality fruit. He will stay through tomorrow and return to Walla Walla tonight’s train connection.
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Byron Hunter
United States Department of Agriculture
Walla Walla
Hermiston
Umatilla
Department of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Hunter
Walla Wala
Bread Prices Rise in Walla Walla as Bakers Act
Bakers in Walla Walla vote to raise loaf prices by one cent with effect next Saturday. Bread will cost six cents per loaf. cookies buns and rolls up to 15 cents per dozen. cinnamon rolls 25 cents per dozen. May 1 price 20 cents per dozen. bakers cite flour costs at four dollars per barrel and aim to stay in business.
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Bakers
Walla Walla
Old Pioneer Barnhart Dies Shockingly at Pendleton Store
Jeremiah Barnhart, a longtime Pendleton resident and one of the county’s wealthier figures, collapsed and died at Standard Grocery. Born in Ohio in 1840, he came to Oregon in 1860 and helped found local business ventures with RG Thompson. Survived by wife Mary Isabell Hopper and three of nine children, with funeral plans pending.
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Ohio
Oregon
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Jeremiah Barnhart
Standard
California
Barnhart
RG. Thompson
Tallman Plug Company
Penland Bros
Barnhart & Thompson
Mary Isabell Hopper
William Baker
Dayton Barnhart
Melvan Shutrum
Red Bluffs
Pendleton Lodge
Mrs Stewart of Echo Dies at Hospital
Mrs Pearl Stewart 22 wife of E H Stewart of Echo died at St Anthony's hospital from tuberculosis. Daughter of L E Willard she was born in Town. Her husband ran a barber shop at Echo and she was brought to the hospital for treatment a few days ago. Remains will be shipped to Hood River by tomorrow's train for interment.
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Pearl Stewart
BE. H. Stewart
Echo
St. Anthony's Hospital
L. E. Willard
Town
Stewart
Hood River
National Council of Women to Meet in Seattle
The national council of women of the United States will convene in Seattle July 18 to 16 in the exposition auditorium to discuss questions of interest to women worldwide. Countess of Aberdeen, president of the international council, will preside. Delegates from all parts of the United States and Canada will be present.
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Seattle
National Council of Women of the United
Matlock Plans Major Expansion For Pendleton Hotel
W F Matlock announces Pendleton Hotel will gain two more stories and an elevator. W A Brown leases the hotel for seven years from completion and the work, designed by architect T F Howard, will include fire escapes and a new stairway. Estimated cost is 16060 with completion by September.
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Pendleton
W. F. Matlock
Mr. Matlock
W. A. Brown
Brown
T. F. Howard
Water Street
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Calmioun
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Heinze
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W.F. Matlock
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