City Moves on Sewer and Lighting Contracts Amid Budget Talks
City officials debated sewer extension costs and a lighting contract with Northwestern Electric. Plans covered main pipe bonds, damage protections, and bonds for connections. a tentative January start and a bond to safeguard mains were noted. The council referred matters to the city attorney for action and adjourned to a special session for the city election canvass.
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G. N. Miller
Meenst Agalnet
Awe TC Taylor
Nm Teria
Hartman
George F. Rich
Jackson Street
Fyvre
Volos
Henonter
Leanne Eort Firnten
Tretienner
Colombia Faces Possible Coercion Movement Near Panama
Reportedly a force from Colombia plans landings near the Ate river mouth in the Gulf of Darleti as part of a scheme to pressure Venezuela and Panama. The maneuver, blamed on Reyes' Washington mission, is described as a political ploy with troops marching or waiting for orders while the United States weighs responses.
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Movement
Venezuela
Cnet
Waele
Panama
Grain Markets Mixed as Prices Edge Higher
Quotations from the Com mission Company show grain futures opening slightly firmer with wheat in light supply at Heaiverbite. The market rallied as London and Chicago activity pushed prices up about 10 to 12 percent, placing Americans above yesterday’s highs. Wheat futures in Chicago and Minneapolis opened and closed around 80 percent, with May trading near firm levels.
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Coo Commision Company
E. Kennedy
Prenitietan
Emsier
Macket
London
Tigher
Yeatenday
Chicago
Clyko Moy Cpeecsree Ees BB Sty Ptner
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Minneapolis
War over May wheat as Armour sparks big market break
Chicago December 9 A terelic battle in May wheat with Armour precipitated a market break. Prices dropped as seven to eight million bushels moved on the market. Trade observers cited Armour involvement as a key factor amid sharp intraday volatility and rapid price shifts.
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Armour
Chicago
Grand Jury Opens Kansas City Investigation
The grand jury in Kansas City began probing charges involving prominent city and county officials amid an anti corruption drive. The panel met today to review alleged misconduct connected to local government and public contracts.
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Kansas City
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Ono
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Dor
Washington Faces Short Session and War Preparations
Washington enters a brief session as rumors of Colombia invading Panama circulate. Navy reports indicate landing marines on the Isthmus may be ordered to prevent invasion while all harbors are closed. Committees receive the president’s message as war talk intensifies and diplomatic channels push for naval readiness.
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Colombia
Panama
Washington
Nary Department
Dixie
Papama
Glass
Panaima
Eastern and Far Eastern Topics Surge in News
A far eastern tension flare shows Russia moving eight warships to Chomilpo Korea to press against reopening Yong Ampho port to world trade. Moscow threatens troop landings if Korea resists and asserts control, while incidents in Alexandretta involve American citizen Attarian and Turkish police.
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Alexandretta
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Korea
Russia
Red Boy Mine Receiver Seeks Court Order to Sell
John Thomson receiver of the Red Boy mine near Sumpter asks Judge Eakin for permission to sell to satisfy debts. Hearing set for Monday January 23 to address the petition amid claims the property has no market value with pumps removed and water filling shafts. total indebtedness stands at 52,881.60 with interest accruing.
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Baker City
John Thomson
Red Boy
Sumpter
Judge Eakin
Circuit Court
Baxtin
Thomson
Wife and paramour accused in river murder plot
A sensational case centers on a wife and her lover who lured a man to a riverbank and chloroformed him before throwing him into the water. A woman witnessed the attack as a baby was harmed. confessions implicate the husband and another young woman in a deadly plot.
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Hennington
Vic
Mary Rogers
Tier
Anenet
Tone
Laan Pwrhann
Perham
Rufors
Alee
Ocean Steamer Kroonland Reaches Queenstown After Storm
The ocean steamer Kroonland put in at Queenstown after a great storm. The ship, carrying about 40 passengers, likely continues to New York on the Cunard liner Toufodle if repairs can be made tomorrow. The Kroonland struck a fortification during its voyage from Antwerp.
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Queenstown
London
Dee
New York
Antwerp
Northwest customs receipts report contrasts Oregon Washington and Idaho
Washington and Idaho see lower customs and internal revenue collections than Oregon according to a Treasury report. Oregon shows total receipts of about 20.367 million with 6 000 from Portland and 14.2 million in internal revenue. river and harbor expenses and land surveys are noted, along with local fire damages and a skull fracture incident in Everett and a fall from a building.
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Washington
Dec
Oregon
Ida
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
John J. Mitchell
Gremon
Portland
Idaho
Oregon Country
Totel
Developing the John Day coal fields in Oregon
The John Day valley shows potential coal beds as dredges pull coal chunks from the river bed at depth. Land purchases by several entities signal interest in vast undeveloped coal lands along the main route from Ta key City toward the southeastern interior.
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Hoker
Ee Pelew Walker
Jobn Day
John Day Valley
Propor Wi
Bonta Road
Takey City
Palmist Pulaski Sentenced After Escape Attempt
Pulaski, a palmist and convicted thief, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after an ineffectual plea for leniency. He tried to escape custody by breaking from Department No.1, leading a chase through the building before being recaptured. He had recently faced charges for larceny from Geo Conkwright and carried a history of unpaid debts in Walla Walla and Pendleton.
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Daviels
Eipeult
Salmon Onle
Hert
Strects
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Pulaski
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Lily
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Ponience
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Pendleton
Six Day Bicycle Race Shows Tight Team Standings
In New York a six day bicycle race has twelve teams still competing. The leading score stands at 10 miles and eight laps in morning play. One team is within reach of a new record after a close finish.
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New York
Ax Weni
Adams election on next Monday mayor council seats at stake
Voters head to the polls Monday December 14 for Adams election with Citizens and Peoples tickets. The issue centers on water bonds and interest rates as candidates push a charter change to allow bonds at one percent bond buyers seek to retire debt and secure water system needs. Mayoral and council seats include Kirby Wells and others. treasurer candidates listed by party.
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M. A. Ferguson
Murder of leading dancer at Metropole Theatre
Report claims Frag line Fredia Boulke, leading female dancer at the Metropole Theatre, was murdered in Cologne on December Y. Suspect Ferdinand Teaser, a machinery manufacturer and former national candidate for the Chamber of Deputies, allegedly stabbed her with a dagger after dining at a hotel in Vicoy, France, where they were engaged to wed.
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Printers Strike at Times Office in Los Angeles
Three men and seven helpers in the Times Job press room strike to demand union recognition. Dillon, the superintendent and only union member in the room, did not strike and surrendered his office.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dee
Dillon
Anti-Saloon League Delegates Attending in Washington
The eighth annual convention of the anti saloon league opened in Washington this morning with delegates from across America in attendance. The scene remains calm in Colorado Trinidad and Colorado Springs amid the gathering.
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Wellington
Dee
Amerlea
Dewey Trial Continued By Cheyenne County Court
The Dewey case against his cowboys for the Horry family murders will be continued at St Francis to the next term of court. Bob Miller, former deputy sheriff, reported that Dewey, after a telephone discussion, had Munhatton as his headquarters and started for there today with a Winchester and 100 cart Thee.
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Topeka
Dewey
Horry
St Francis
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Munhatton
Celilo Canal Portage Report To Portland Chamber
Attorney Crawford reported to the Portland Chamber of Commerce this morning on Celilo Canal port matters affecting the waterway. He quoted officials noting federal interest in the project and potential impacts on navigation and commercial traffic.
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Portlandg Chamber
Cammeroe
Celila cAnal
Dowieites Rejoice as Prophet Given Temporary Charge
Readers report that the Dowieite faction cheers as the Prophet is placed in temporary charge of Zion City. The move follows a snowstorm and signals further court proceedings this week.
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Zion
Chicago
Der
Zion City
Alfred Marshal Dead at Home of Son on Lillieth Street
Alfred Marshal, aged 74, died at his son Pred Marshall’s home on Lillieth Street after a lingering illness. He had lived in the city for several years and was known among longtime residents. Funeral arrangements are delayed as family members are away and cannot be reached to finalize details.
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Lillieth Street
Alfred Marshal
Weywioon
Princess Elizabeth and Actress Shooting Report Sparks Officials
A garbled string of reports suggests Princess Elizabeth involved in a shooting incident amid Berlin mentions. Officials deny publishable details and press access faces restrictions.
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Dee
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