Roosevelt___square deal on exclusion and Philippines policy
President Roosevelt sends a message to the Pacific coast about Chinese exclusion, insisting on a square deal for exempt groups while hinting at removing open door privileges if conditions worsen. Senator Tillman endorses a tariff bill but Foraker vows to oppose it, arguing limits on federal rate powers. Senate favors the canal appropriation at 16.6 million. Committee assignments announced. Korea’s Prince meets the secretary amid Japan influence. Nominations listed for federal posts in Alaska and the Northwest.
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Senate
Foraker
Arisona
New Mexico
House
Korea
Washington
Roosevelt
Kahn and
Flayes
Pacific Coast
Caoitus
Laboreres
Indorses Tillman
Senator Tillman
Congress
Arizona
Cannon
California
Oillett
McKinley
India
Willinmeon
Wiah—Jowph Howell
Industria Arte
Waahieston
Cuehnian
Laime
Humphrey
Koren Bailly Siathert
Prince Min
Koren
Miles Cannon
Register of the Land Office
North Yakima
Wash
Chicago Market Closing Prices This December Day
Wheat closed at 2 4 days, corn at 40 1 2, and oats at 30 7 8 in Chicago market quotes dated December 12, showing grain price movements across the United States. Local traders monitor these figures for pricing and supply signals amid market activity.
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United States
Chicago
Washington obituary from 130 years of turmoil claimed in senate
Pulriunke Iron ex Queen Lillu of Hawaii dies as obit mentions a $10,000,000 claim presented to the senate. The text states she seeks a helm for bodily and mental injury and property losses tied to a revolution 130 years ago. She does not appear by attorney due to poverty.
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Washington
Dog
Dee
Senate
Pulriunke
Lilluobit
Hawaii
Yakima Exhibit Fund Report Shows Expenditure
A Yakima county committee report details funds for the Lewis and Clark fair exhibit. The exhibit cost 1726.39, receipts 1476.99, and the county’s net balance to be returned is 501.91. Top contributors include fruit growers grocers draymen dairymen farmers and merchants who shared in the distributions.
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Yakima
Yakima County
W. L. Bremner
J. M. Brown
L. B. Kinyon
Wale
Packers on Trial Amid Courtroom Battling
Commissioner Garfield refused interviews and reserved testimony for court as the defense argued over 21 juries. In Chicago the trial opened with em paneling debates and a dispute on separate juries per indictment. The judge suggested combining two or more robbers from a port office case for trial.
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Chicago
Der
Garfield
Pickers
Divoci
al Tesmney
Beyng
New Clerk to Warden in Washington Penitentiary
In Walla Walla on December 12 P M Parke announced John G Melenhaw as clerk to Warden Kees at the state penitentiary. Turke resumes duties, will be instructed by the retiring clerk for a few days, following Governor Mead's election and A F Keenan's warden appointment.
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Washington
Walla Walla
P. M. Parke
John G. Melenh
Mead
A. F. Keenan
McGlynn
Flurke
Assay Office Receipts in November Reported
The November receipts at the United Family office total about £440,692.84, compared to £404,540.09 in 1904. Col. George EB Roberts, director at the mint, is expected to arrive tomorrow. Mr. Leach continues inquiries into Adams' transactions as the gold depots show annual loads around 2,000 to 4,000 units amid uncertain black sand quantities.
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United Fammy
Seattle
George EB
Roberts
Mint
Leach
Nanny
Seattle Composer Seeks Lewin and Clark Fair Song
Seattle based composer Mra Flyn Croom visits Pendleton for study in hopes of creating a March honoring the Lewis and Clark fair. His work gains notice in the wake of the event. Also noted is $1,090,000 in gold bullion at Seattle army offices slated for transfer to the Philadelphia mint for immediate coinage.
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Tore. Mra
Flyn Croom
Seattle
Pendleton
Andirector Roberts
United States Mint
Axke
Philadelphia
Geurin to be appointed United States Senator from Oregon
Private advices from Portland say John M. Geurin will be appointed United States senator to succeed John H. Mitchell. The announcement is expected in Portland and Salem tomorrow morning. Geurin is a Crontina county native, born near Pendleton. The piece notes Col. James A. Raley would have been preferred, but Col. Haley’s recent supreme bench appointment altered the plan.
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Portland
John M. Geurin
John BH. Mitchell
Siem Tonmorrow
John M. Getein Ie
Crontina County
Pendleton
Umatilla
Oreo
Oregon
Col
James A. Raley
Thomas
Halley
Thie City
Supreme Bench
Colonel Haley
Bem
Haley
Senate
Meriwether Found Guilty At Court Martial Trial
Secretary argues punishment within academy rules while autopsy casts doubt on death cause. Meriwether faces one year confinement and reprimand. Bonaparte urges possible harsher action and notes no lawful exception for crime. Also notes Willamette Valley farming meeting plan in December and Rufus Clapp wheat farm sale for 20,000 dollars.
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Washington
Dev
Muriwether
Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Ryan Testifies on Equitable Reorganization Plan
President Ryan of the Equitable testifies in the insurance investigation detailing Harriman's push for an equal voice in management and opposition to the proposed trustees, citing threats of petition influence if his plans were blocked. He recounts conversations over Harriman and asserts no intent to disrespect the committee.
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Yan
Trmsees
Tim
Ryan
Amd
New York
Equitable
Hank
Thrrimann
Hughes
Harriman
Alee
Diay
Stork
Cleveland
O'Brien
Hartiman
Eidere
Rysen
United States
Dryden
Oregon Honors Senator Mitch On Funeral Day
Representatives from all sections of Oregon attended the large funeral for Senator Mitch in Portland. The body lay in state at city hall, guarded by state militia, then moved to the Congregational church for services under the Elke Rite. Pallbearers included George H. Williams and Nichard Scott. Mitchell’s son-in-law and daughter attended. The ceremony drew many fraternal, school, and civic groups. the senate offered to pay funeral costs, which the family declined.
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Fortrand
Oregon
Mitchon
Elke
FB. Te Howne
River View
George HW. Willlima
Ben Stimpeon
T Dolph
FL Dunbar H Teal
Wiam Galloway
Bennett
Phi Metechan
Nichard Scott
Owen Summers
Fee
G. Fulton
Astoria
Tr. Day
Thomas A. Jordin
W. H. Galvant
Selectner
United States Senate
Mitchell
Fermby
Family ties in Prudential clash referenced in Dryden case
Obed Noble of Fruitvale, aged 10, died by suicide in Yakima last night after being confined to bed and then rising to a stand where a revolver was within reach. County coroner Dr. D. Rosser cited ill health and despair. his wife Mra. L. T. Castor is the only close survivor besides a daughter.
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Yakima
Noble
Fruitvale
T. T. Castor
Focal Commission
D. Rosser
Mra. L. T. Castor
Beckwith Appointed Special Master in Chancery
In Portland federal court Judge Wolverton faces a backlogged docket while J S Beckwith is named special master to hear four cases from the Umatilla reservation. Testimony may be taken as parties agree with government representation required. Major issues include right of courtesy and potential dower implications in Indian lands. A separate postponement delays Ellen Parroa vs John Themen, pending notices. Peter Wert seeks return of two mares or compensation.
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Federal Court
Portland
Wolverton
R. J. Slater
Slater
Beckwith
Simith
Ronifer
Aliee Patuwa
United States
Gulett
McWhirt
McIntyre
Ellen Parroa
John Themen
Ile
Fee
Tsun
Umatilla Reserva
Uthe
District 68 Pendleton area faces balloon protest after decision
A deputy sheriff from Lewiston Idaho orders removal of all balloons not yet licensed since a court ruling in the Dick Oke case. The action targets balloons on the reservation despite prior notice to halt.
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Woc
Peresman
Lewiston
New Perce
Idaho
Dick Oke
Foreman Coporta
Water Users Incorporate In Umatilla Project Group
Preliminary steps were taken to incorporate the Umatilla River Water Users association to secure land under the East Umatilla irrigation project. The group lists Hermiston Echo and Umatilla investors, with capital stock at 8400,000 and land shares representing one acre each, with a 160 acre limit per individual.
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Koch
Echo
Hermiston
Eeho
Umatilla River
Bee,tar
Association
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Exch 4
Secretary of the Interior
President of State Board Honored in Salem Meeting
Pen dleton man Dr. C. Smith elected president of the state board of health at the Salem meeting. Dr. Pierce of Salem is vice president and Dr. Yenny of Portland secretary. Discussions covered an open air sanitarium for consumptives and educational work for public school teachers on contagious diseases. The board aims to train teachers to handle epidemics. Also noted: Eastman firm purchase by Dan Kemner three miles west of the town. The 180 acre farm along the main road to Pilot Bank will be leased to Kemner’s Mile venture.
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Pendleton
C. 4
Smith
State Board of Health
Salem Yuestesday
Dr. Pierce
Salem
Yenny
Portland
Amobe
Publc
Hoover
Eastman Prem
Dan Kemner
Eastman
McKay Creek
Ind Wit
Mr. Kemler
Mink Why
Maith
Teadine
Pilot Bank
Principal officer arrives as sultan halts officers dispute
Geneva on December 12 reports the principal officer of AIina ewards of the altin days arrived. The fusithye says the sultan rushed in to stop a war dispute among officers. A bullet fired at him was deflected by an inside coat of mail. He does not know what became of the other officer present.
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Geneva
Aiina Ewards
Fusithye
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John Faxter
Wallan Walla
Rufus Clapp
Prescott
Harriman Ath Buttingky
Jerome
John A. Mitchell
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OS Beckwith
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Aire
Ala
Peter Wert
Elrentl Court Aglnat
Hunter
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