Austrian Plan to Seize Scutari From Montenegro
Berlin and Vienna report 16 000 Austrian troops marching on Scutari with the fleet moving from Trieste to harry Montenegro. Essad Pasha proclaims king of Albania and leads 40 000 Turkish troops toward Tirana after surrendering Scutari to Montenegro. Rumors claim the fighting was staged to mislead Europe while Montenegro and Serbia back Essad. London diplomats urge Montenegro to surrender.
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Berlin
Scutari
Rome
Trieste
Vienna
Eissad Pasha
Albania
Tirana
Ti Wre
Essad Pasha
Europe
Montenegro
Servia
Essad
Bulgaria
London
Popovitch
Bryan arrives in California capital to confer on anti alien law
Secretary of State Bryan arrives in Sacramento amid tight security to discuss the anti alien legislation with Governor Johnson and state leaders. He carries a treaty document and plans to meet with lawmakers and others as the national administration weighs in on the alien question.
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Bryan Arris
California
Capital
Bryan
Sterimento Californian
Ryan
Fed
Bern
Asembly Chamber
Bran
Connec
Johnson
Thiel
Jan Tor
Ali
Washington
Chinda
Wood
Secretary of State
Japan
Capitol
Wallace
Senate
Young
Assembly
Wilson
Shoe Makers Seek Thorough Probe For Employee Welfare
W H Moulton, general manager of International Shoe, says the firm welcomes a full investigation by the Illinois senate committee and will submit all records and payroll from its Springfield factory. He promises to correct any evils found, and invites the commission’s suggestions for improving conditions. A closing quip about heaven was noted.
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St. Louis
W.H. Moulton
International Shoe Company
Illinois Senate
Springfield
Several Injured in Eastern Wreck
Quincey Mass April 28 Several were injured some probably fatally when several coaches of a passenger train on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad collided with a work train Two coaches were overturned
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Quincey
Mass
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Mes Bourne Divorce Promises Senator Bourne
In Portland Oregon Elizabeth Wyatt Bourne was granted a divorce from former U S Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. The decree notes alimony and a near equal division of property reflecting a practical agreement between the spouses.
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Portland
Ore
April
Elizabeth Wyatt Pourne
Siwterday
United States
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Fendtir Bourne
Pendleton forms branch to defend state colleges from politics
The Pendleton chapter of the Oregon Citizens Higher Educational League was formed to resist efforts to referendum appropriations and to consolidate the University of Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College. M Rice was chosen president with E B Aldrich Frederick Steiner on the executive committee. Emma Wold urged enlistment to defend all state institutions, while Judge Towell and Judge Lowell touted the schools’ broader outreach and the dangers of private endowments.
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Pendleton
Oregon Citizen's Higher Educational League
Portland
University of Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Cre
W. M. Rice
E. B. Aldrich
Frederick Steiner
Emma Wold
H. J. Parkison
Oregon
Severn
Fagene
Corvallis
Salem
Stephen A. Towell
Parkinson
Willamette Valley
Lowell
State University
Eugene
Agricultural College
Carnegie
Rockefeller
A. C Hampton
University and Agricultural College
Currency Bill Will Contain Wilson's View
Washington April 28 news notes a Wilson currency reform bill reflecting the president's principles to place the monetary system on solid ground. No bank deposit guarantees are to be included. Wilson keeps an open mind on Panama canal tolls and watches Sacramento developments closely to avoid embarrassment to the federal government. тариф remains unchanged.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Panama Canal
Foreign nations cannot dictate land laws, House hears
April 28. In California a tense land policy debate opened in the house with Representative Sirson Sitys denouncing foreign influence. He warned that no external power should control American land holdings. The room grew heated as lawmakers weighed the implications for California and national policy. Robert W. Woolley, noted as a Treasury secretary contender and investigative writer, was mentioned as a source, reflecting broader Washington interest in the situation.
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Washington
California
House
Tou
Mine Explosion At Cincinnati Mine Investigated
Monongahela officials and mine inspectors launched an official investigation into the Cincinnati mine explosion at Finlayville on April 28, following a heavy loss of life. Debris clearing and rescue work continued today.
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Monongahela
Staiic
Cincinnati
Finlayville
Arrest in Hu de swindle case shocks Marshfield
J C Lafrance alias A J Fergar and his wife were arrested at Coquille on charges tied to a large insurance scam. He allegedly secured policies totaling 10 000 from Poste Lite Insurance New York and 3 000 from Modern Woodmen of America. A hunting trip led to his disappearance and presumed death, later papers proved his identity. The couple reportedly staged a ruse to collect the insurance.
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Cinekamas River
Portland
Lafrance
Friedmann Admits Selling Rights to Tuberculosis Entry
New York April 28 Dr Friedmann says he sold his right to his alleged tuberculosis entry. Morris Eisner of Eisner and Mendelssohn Company who bought the rights is drafting final papers. He says the main condition was free treatment for poor persons, and the first institute will be opened here.
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New York
Friedmann
Morris Eisner
Eisner and Mendelsehn Company
Whleh I
Farmers Mutual Co plans to buy grain local
Stockholders of the Farmers Mutual Warehouse Co consider entering grain buying and warehousing. The firm already operates warehouses at Stanton, Helix and Vansycle and last year moved over 250000 sacks of wheat. Directors seek to expand as a buying agency similar to Farmers Union Grain.
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Farmers’ Mutual Warehouse Co
Manuel Friedley
Farmers’ Mutual
Stanton, Helix
Vansvele
Farmers’ Union Grain Agency
Unclear Passage on State Rights and Foreign Policy
A fragmented statement questions who may own property in Washington and hints at war if faced with Japan’s claims. It asserts that treaties should not restrain states’ rights and pledges support for California’s position, referencing Washington and national prosperity and education.
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Farelenerm
Japan
Washington
California
Attacks on the Underwood Tariff Bill in the House
In a House debate Representative Payne of New York denounced the Underwood tariff bill. He warned it would fail as a revenue measure and trigger business stagnation, lowering customs revenues and income tax receipts. Representative Rainey of Illinois attacked concentrated fortunes and praised the income tax clause.
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Winhieten
Payne
New York
Mayne
Representative Rainey
Illinois
Bixby Testifies Before Los Angeles Grand Jury
George H Bixby a multi millionaire appeared at the court house to answer a summons to testify before the grand jury probing vice conditions in Los Angeles. He had been sought for several days.
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Los Angeles
George H Bixby
Court House
Simmons
Erwin Nominated for U S Marshal in Alaska
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Lewis Erwin of Alaska to be United States marshal for the fourth district of Alaska.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Lewis Erwin
Alaska
United States
Marshall
Prairie Fire Rages Across Montana Destruction Reported
Great Falls Montana April 28 A vast prairie fire devastates areas around Malta forcing hundreds to flee. More than eighty ranches and homes have been reported destroyed. Supreme Court adjourns in Washington today without major decision.
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Great Falls
Mont
Malta
Washington
Supreme Court
Fitting Celebration Welcomes Baseball To Pendleton Tomorrow
Pendleton opens Western Tri-state league season with a 4 oclock first game at Round-up Park. Parade leads to the ball park as Pendleton hosts Boise Irrigators. Lodell and Cowan expected to play, Berger to pitch, and local fans hopeful for a break-even series with Boise despite recent losses.
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Louiseball
Pendleton
Huckinooes
Boise
Hesita
George Hirtman Jr
Joe Murphy
Clgar
Publc
Sam Thompson
Henry Collins
Walla Walla
Bears
Lodell
Cowan
Berger
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Couse
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Wooley
Bow
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Treasury
Stanleys Investigating Committee
Farmers' Mutual CO
Underwood
Bixby
Erwin
Montana
Mainte Court
Alta
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