Pujo Inquiry to Hear Stock Exchange Chiefs and Bankers
Washington December 9 The Pujo money trust probe resumes with a plan to hear the head of the Stock Exchange and Clearing House plus thirty financiers including a New York Exchange director. Senators may push joint resolution access to national bank reports as investigators prepare financial interest figures.
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Stock Exchange and Clearing House
Washington
Representative Pujo
Louisiana
House Money Trust
Senate
Pujo
Lindbergh
Minnesota
New York Stock Exchange
Reconsideration of Canal Tolls Urged in Berkeley
Berkeley Calif December 9 A petition signed by President Wheeler of the state university President Jordan of Stanford Archbishop Rhodan ex Mayor Taylor of San Francisco and others goes to Washington urging Congress to reconsider its stance denying England free tolls on the canal.
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Berkeley
Cali
America
England
Wheeler
The
State University
Jordan
Stanford
Rhodan
Taylor
San Fratisco
Washington
Congress
Ihs
Engeland
Tragic double death linked to elopement tale in Wisconsin
In Janesville Wisconsin on December 9 a supposed elopement ended in tragedy when William Kunkle 25 and Emma Fielder 20 were found dead side by side in woods near his home. Kunkle’s head was blown clean off by buckshot and Fielder’s head injuries were fatal. A gun and rabbit hunt were cited. neighbors had whispered of marital discord and Emma Fielder being asked to leave the Kunkle home. A hunting party found the bodies late Saturday, ending the suspended rumor of a voluntary run away together.
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Janesville
Wis
William Kunkle
Emma Fielder
Kunkle
Emperor's Breakfast Theft Shocks Budapest Palace
In the Budapest palace, a chimney sweep allegedly stole the Imperial breakfast. The emperor, rising at 3:00 p.m., found the cold meat from the previous night missing as the sweep was found devouring the meal, triggering an investigation.
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Vienna
Frang Josets
Buda
Pest
Friday the Thirteenth Returns in 1912 Buzz
The article notes Friday the thirteenth falls in 1912 on the upcoming Friday and explains it as one of two bad luck days this year. It mentions the September occurrence, then forecasts 1913 and 1914 events, highlighting June 13 1913 and three February March and November occurrences in 1914.
CARE IN DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS WARNINGS
Pendleton insurance men urge caution in holiday decorating to prevent fires during Yuletide. Warnings include keeping wiring inspected, avoiding inflammable decorations, and supervising candles and matches to protect homes and children.
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Pendleton
Yuletide Seawau
Heard & Folsom
America
Labor men deny knowledge of dynamiting plots
Indianapolis December report states two labor men, Charles Wasxheimeter and Frank Murphy, denied knowledge of dynamiting conspiracies within the ironworkers. Murphy alleged a fund for dynamitings, and EB A Cliney of San Francisco was named to testify after eastern defendant testimony concludes.
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Indianapolis
Dec
Charles W. Wasxheimeter
Frank J. Murphy
Murphy
EB. A. Cliney
Aleo
San Francisco
Aged Pendleton Resident Robert Semple Dies At 74
Robert H Semple a Pendleton resident aged 74 died at 2 45 yesterday morning at his daughter Mrs Margaret Hoover 301 Willow street from senile decay. He was born in Scotland March 6 1818 and lived in Canada Illinois New York Wisconsin before settling in the Pacific coast 36 years ago. He married Jennie Whitelaw 54 years ago and leaves three of eight children Mrs Margaret Hoover Charles D Semple and Mrs George Jones plus eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He had long been a Presbyterian church member.
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Robert H. Sempie
Pendleton
Margaret Hoover
Willow Street
Hoover
T. F. Weaver
The
Christian Church
Scotland
America
Canada
Ilinois
New York
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
Semple
Jennie Whitelaw
City
Charles D. Semple
Walla Walla
George Jones
McKay Creek
Presbyterian Church
Taft Plans Panama Canal Visit Aboard Arkansas
President Taft will decide tonight whether to travel to Panama aboard the Arkansas on December 17. If he goes, he will rendezvous with the Arkansas at Key West, traveling with a Taft size bathtub and bed for the party. The voyage includes wireless links to Washington and will likely include Mrs Taft Hilles Major Rhodes and Lieut Commander Timmons with canal commissioners. Two weeks will complete the trip.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Arkansas
Key West
Harless
Hilles
Rhodes
Timmons
Progressives Gather for Chicago Conference
Colonel Roosevelt arrives with about two hundred New York and New England progressives for the national conference expected tomorrow in Chicago. More than five hundred delegates will attend. Dixon says the conference will be informal and Roosevelt is not expected to deliver a set speech.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
New York
New England
National Conference of Progressives
Dixon
Mauretania Rumor Of Sinking Not Confirmed
Queenstown reports no information from the Cunarder Mauretania and shipping men doubt any disaster. Cunard officials say wireless messages from the Mauretania to Queenstown state all is well as efforts to trace the rumor’s origin continue.
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Queenstown
Dee
New York
Cunard
Daughter sues mother over estate share transfer
Lela M. Coggins sues Mary E. Coggins now Mary Berry in San Francisco claiming her mother induced her to sign over her share of a $490000 estate left by her father. Lela says her 34000 portion was signed away under persuasion that it would simplify handling the estate.
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San Francisco
Lela M. Coggins
Mary E. Coggins
Charles F. Berry
New York
Lela Coggins
Lyons Charged With Assault After Witney Shooting
Mrs Frances Vivien Lyons, whose apartments in San Francisco hosted Robert Witney, a prominent Los Angeles real estate man, is charged with assault with intent to murder. Witney is recovering.
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San Francisco
Doc. T
Francis Vivien Lyons
Robert Witney
Los Angeles
Witney
Grant county urged to extend railroad through Umatilla
Otis Patterson of Canyon City argues that Pendleton and Grant county residents must unite to extend a railroad through southern Umatilla County into Grant county. He notes untapped timber and agricultural wealth, a proposed 20 000 acre irrigation project near John Day, and the need to connect with the east and west Harriman line to unlock transportation for发展ment. Patterson cites current roundabout routes via Sumpter and Baker as costly and slow.
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Pendleton
Grant County
Umatilla County
Grant
Ot's Patterson
Commercal Club
Canyon City
Patterson
John Day
Chavin Creek
John Day River
Sumpter
Baker
Heppner
Thibies
Tamiesie Named Assistant at Branch Hospital
Dr. E. Tamiesie, formerly second assistant at Salem, is appointed first assistant superintendent of the branch hospital here. The state asylum board made the appointment Saturday, with option to return to Salem. The board plans sending 12 to 15 top workers and several assistants to prepare the local facility for occupancy by month’s end. Construction nears completion. a large brass plate with state officials’ names arrived, and the heating plant operates with efficient oil burners.
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Salem
McNary
Asylum Board
4. E. Tamiesie
Wsvlugh
State Asylum Board
Superinenden McNary
Salem Asylum
Olson & Johnson
Oswald West
Ben W. Olcott
J. B. McKay
Count Terraudh Declines Premiership Bid in Japan
Dec in Tokio reports Count Terraudh will not accept the Premiership of Japan after being denied freedom to select his cabinet. The decision follows conflicts over appointing ministers and government policy. Expect further political maneuvering as Tokyo considers alternatives.
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Tokio
Count Terraudh
Portland Man Remanded In Porthand Vice Scandal
In Seattle today Portland capitalist BL Rein was remanded to a Porthand official by Judge Ronald amid the Porthand vice scandal. A habeas corpus writ was denied. The application of FL Mitchell of Portland, indicted on the same charges, did not come up.
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Seattle
Pendleton Delegation Heads to Northwest Show in Style
Pendleton delegation from the Commercial Association travels by special train to the Northwest Livestock Show at Lewiston. They will wear Pendleton Woolen Mills hats in vivid colors and carry banners proclaiming Round-up city status. The party departs at 7 at Pendleton, splits at Hiparia, joins Portland train, arrives Lewiston tomorrow morning, with return set for Wednesday. Lewiston plans a welcome with a band and car tours for visitors.
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Pendleton Brigade
Commercial Association
Lewiston
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Pendleton
Spo
Bill would bar red flags and banners in towns statewide
A bill filed in the state house would prohibit carrying red flags or banners except national flags in any town city or hamlet. The measure targets the Industrial Workers of the World in response to its Lawrence activity.
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Boston
Dec
State House of Representatives
Industrial Workers of the World
Lawrence Instwiiter
Strike disrupts rail lines across northern England
London reports four thousand workers struck nationwide, halting traffic and snarling railway routes from New Castle to northern and eastern lines. Telegraphs warn rail traffic threatened as strike spreads, with toll on northern England routes and telecommunication lines.
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London
England
New Castle
Suffragette Carrie Catt Urges Western Dress Reform
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt, leader of the suffrage movement, urges Baigiish women to discard tight dresses and corsets. She recommends wearing trousers and burning hats, arguing that American women are more fettered than Chinese women and must declare independence in dress as in politics to improve health and happiness.
De Claration of War Feared After Report Proves True
A recent lf report confirms a declaration of war may be the consequence, raising fears among officials and citizens alike. Researchers assert the evidence supports imminent action, while diplomats weigh possible responses and timelines.
Massacre Rumors and Balkan Chaos Reported
Belgrade reports authorities seek to verify a claim Austria seized the steamer Hegedisch carrying flour for Servian forces at Durazzo. London cites continued fighting in north Albania as Cettinje notes Turkish reinforcements from Asia Minor and Kamil Pasha rejects partition. Officials warn of potential riots in Sofia as war news curtails.
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Belgrade
Fiume
Durazzo
London
Cettinje
Albania
Scutar
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Kamil Pasha
Turkey
Vienna
Austria
Balkans
Adriatic
Dog Sacrifices Life to Save Lodgers in Fire
In Walla Walla Dee 9 Shep a dog owned by J Vale who runs a boarding house saved his master his family and all lodgers some 0 in number from a hall fire caused by a lamp explosion in the early morning. The dog woke the occupants by barking and running through rooms but perished from smoke and burns. The boarding house was destroyed but no lives were lost or injuries reported thanks to Shep's actions.
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Shep
Samuel and Jackson Accused Of Insurance Fraud
Samuel and Jackson, a well known insurance agent, is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arraigned in local justice court this morning, with hearings postponed awaiting witnesses from Portland. Julius C. Gerdes, Pendleton Woolen Mills employee, accuses Jackson of posing as an agent for Bellinee Life Insurance Co and taking a $5 cash payment and a $24.74 promissory note as a $1000 policy on January 20.
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Samuel «& Jackson
Portland
Julius C. Gerdes
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Jackson
Pope
Bellinee Life Insurance Co
Gerdes
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