PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO WORK OF PRESIDENT IN PENDLETON
Interior Secretary Franklin K Lane praises President Wilson and his cabinet for harmony and service to the people. He notes Wilson’s democratic spirit, nonpartisan cabinet meetings, and a broad program to aid the smaller fellow, urging public support and urging constituents to stay in touch with their senators despite lobbyists.
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West End
Franklin K. Lane
Pendleton
Ship of
Oan
Woodrow Wilson
Interior Department
Wilson
Bryan
Congress
Arrests top 100 in Vancouver Island coal strike
In Vancouver Island coal strike zone by Aug 20 one hundred arrests had been made. Union presidents at Ladysmith Nanimo and Cumberland jailed on rioting charges while further counts of attempted murder arson await. Nanaimo arrested 57 with 3 more added, and Ladysmith had 12 men taken in with soldiers guarding them at Abbotsford hotel before transport to Nanaimo.
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Vancouver
B.C
Vancouver Island
Ladysmith
Nanimo
Cumberland
Nanaimo
Abbotsford
Circus performer killed during aerial act in Tacoma
Antone Alphange, 24, of Ringling Brothers circuit, died from injuries after a trapeze bar gave way during a high swing. He fell into the sawdust ring as his wife watched in horror. In Newport, Rhode Island, Maurice McLaughlin and Thomas Bundy defended their tennis doubles title by defeating Clarence Griffin and John Strachan in three sets.
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Tacoma
Antone Alphange
Ringling Brothers
Newport
R. 1
Maurice McLaughlin
Thomas C. Bundy
Clarence Griffin
John Strachan
Girl Will Be Given Chance To Live
Los Angeles August 20 Transportation to California and prospects of employment upon arrival will await Elizabeth Heath the young California girl who attempted to end her life in New York because her funds were exhausted and she preferred death to a life of shame Edward Mathie a wealthy Los Angeles businessman telegraphed today offering to care for Miss Herth and provide her with another start in life Several positions he said were open for her here
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Los Angeles
California
Elizabeth Heath
New York
Edward Mathie
Miss Herth
Ife
Huerta Reply to Lind About Peace Talks Received in Washington
Vera Cruz reports widespread unrest over Mexico US relations as gunboats load coal and American sailors lose shore access. In Washington officials note a 7000 word Huerta note to Lind showing initial willingness to negotiate while keeping the embargo on arms to Mexico. The president plans a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting to press for a peaceful settlement and avoid inflaming anti American sentiment. Huerta claims military success and a more peaceful state than during the anti Ding revolt while leaving doors open for further talks.
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Huerta
Lind
Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Wn Uj
Bacon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Diggs Case Nears Jury Verdict In San Francisco
In San Francisco the Diggs murder trial neared its end as closing arguments began. Defense attorney Devlin faced sharp questions about the Warrington girl’s character while prosecutors led by Roche critiqued the defense and the confession. Judge and jurors awaited verdict as Nate Coghlin prepared the defense final.
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San Francisco
Diges
Warrington
Devlin
Roche
Diggs
Nate Coghlin
Governor Paves Highways With Steam Roller
Governor Major leads 300 men and thousands of teams as Missouri undertakes a highway drive. The capital area halts business while crews lay dirt under the governor's program for good roads days. He operates a steam roller in Callaway county.
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Jefferson City
Major
Missouri
Callaway County
Secretary Ane Binds Hearts of Hermiston Project Settlers
Secretary Lane visited the Umatilla project at Hermiston, listening to settlers' troubles and successes. Morning meetings at Walter Bodkins ranch drew 59 homesteaders seeking help with porous 2900 acres and payment extensions, while afternoon talks spotlighted farming gains, dairying on 10 acres, and corn prospects. He praised settlers as true Americans and hinted at possible land reselection or legislative relief, ending with a note on the West Extension unit.
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Hermiston
Lune
Umatilla
Walter Bodkins
Lane
James Gent
George A. Cressy
Digconaln
Lee Irvin
Tom Haddock
Henry Sommerers
Kansas
Democratic Party
Reclamation Service
Imne
West Extension
Hold Up Men Escape After Portland Train Robbery
Masked highwaymen held up the Soo Spokane passenger train on the Oregon Washington line near Sullivan's Gulch at 9 16 last night forcing passengers to surrender valuables and firing over twenty shots. Four or five robbers escaped as authorities, aided by scores of officers, pursued them. Joe Barron, a tramp riding atop a Pullman, was shot and badly wounded. A reward of 77 90 dollars is offered for each robber. The hold up occurred near downtown Portland in a densely settled residential area.
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Portland
Ore
Wen
Oregon-Washington
Joe Barron
Oregon- Washington Railroad and Navigation
East Twelfth Street
Sullivan's Gulch
I Poste
Record Crowd Coming Says Mr McMurray
William McMurray, general passenger agent for the C W R N, predicted a record crowd for the Round-up in September. He urged extensive preparations, including special eating establishments, to feed visitors arriving by railroad trains and to house the expected surge of travelers in Pendleton.
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William McMurray
Portland
Spokane
Pendleton
Aged Woman May Have Drowned Self
Salem Oregon August 20 Mrs M A Guild 60 despondent over ill health disappeared from her home and is believed to have leaped into the Willamette River. Tracks to the river bank were found by searchers. She had threatened to end her life by drowning. Her husband and daughter had been guarding her but she escaped while they slept.
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Salem
Ore
M. A. Guild
Willamette River
President appoints Harrison governor general of Philippines
Washington August 20 The President named Francis Burton Harrison of New York to serve as governor general of the Philippine islands establishing a new leadership during American administration.
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Harrison
Philippines
Washington
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
The
Philippine Islands
Matteawan guards not blamed in Thaw escape
State Superintendent of Prisons Riley announced after an inquiry that Matteawan attendants were not responsible for the escape of Thaw. He noted the gateman’s stupidity created the opportunity and said efforts were underway to coordinate with Vermont and New Hampshire authorities regarding surrender if Thaw is deported by Canadian officials.
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Albany
Riley
Matteawan
Thaw
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Young Estate Divided After Prolonged Litigation
The estate of James W. Young is ready to be divided among heirs after a decade of legal battles led by Mabel Young Warner. Nora Watts receives 1406.22 with 4300.87 to be split among other siblings or their heirs. Judge J W Maloney approved administrator James A Fee's report. Warner’s objections are canceled and fees for counsel noted.
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Mabel Young Warner
James W. Young
Nora Watts
F. D. Watts
Weston
J. W. Maloney
James A. Fee
Mabel Warner
Mrs. Warner
Yarlong
Thaw Fights Deportation From Sherbrooke Jail
Harry Thaw won release in Sherbrooke for habeas corpus proceeding while Canadian authorities prepare to deport him. His lawyers seek an injunction to block deportation, with rival claims for rewards in Matteawan case. George Carnegie travels from New York with Mrs. Carnegie and Charles White to lead the legal fight.
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John Nevin
Sherbrooke, Que
Harry Thaw
Mattea- Wan
Globenaky
Sherbrooke
Que
Willams and Reynolds
Thaw
George Carnegie
New York
Carnegie
Charles G. White
Matteawan
White
Bordeau
Coaticooke
Keelsey
New Hampshire
Charlee White
Canada
Grasshoppers Thicken Near Walla Walla The Insect Plague
In Walla Walla County grasshoppers swarm so densely they fly into faces of auto and team drivers. They have not harmed crops yet, but figures show millions in the Snake River district near Myparta. Superintendent G W Johnson notes unprecedented numbers eating fruit en route to markets.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Walla Walla County
Old
Snake River
Colorado sugar men will stand reductions
Denver reports Director Charles Boettcher of the Great Western Sugar Co says Colorado beet sugar growers must bear at least four sevenths of the 35 percent reduction if the Wilson tariff duty passes. The statement appears in the Denver Express dated August 20.
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Denver
Colo
Charles Boettcher
The
Great Western Sugar Company
Denver Express
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Ane
M’murray
Young Estate
Renani
Detroit
Colorado
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