Wild Horse Cut-Off Nears Completion Two-Thirds Finished
C H Martin, Umatilla county roadbuilder, aims to finish the Wild Horse cut-off in February. The project deepens a through cut for a coast highway, reducing a 17 percent grade to about 1.5 percent over a half mile. Estimated total cost under 15,000, with 6,000 yards left to move.
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C. H. Martin
Umatilla
Pacific Coast
Martin
Walla Walla
Portland Bridge and Iron Company
Marin
Pendleton
Battleship New Hampshire Heads Toward Santo Domingo
The battleship New Hampshire left Hampton Roads at midnight under sealed orders and is making good progress toward Santo Domingo. Crew members remained on shore due to urgency as the ship sails from Norfolk, Virginia, reported today.
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New Hampshire
Uncle Sam
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Santo Domingo
Pujo Denies Brokers Held To Testify In Probe
Representative Pujo rejected claims brokers on the New York stock exchange are being unduly held from testifying in the money trust inquiry. He said fifty more witnesses will be examined and none will be excused. The hearing may adjourn at seven this evening until Monday with a holiday break expected.
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Washington
Pujo
Todmy
New York Stock Exchange
Money Trust
Bryan urges ex presidents as unpaid House members
In Lincoln Nebraska Colonel Bryan argues in the Commoner for making former presidents honorary House members without pay. He criticizes partisan actions he says led Taft to widen civil service and keep Republican appointees in office.
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Bryan
HOUSE
Lincoln
Neb
Taft
Hold-up men still at large in Santa Fe train robbery
Bakersfield December 12 sheriff reports no trace of the two bandits in the Santa Fe hold-up that netted $20,000. Wells Fargo detectives continue trailing the men as investigators search for leads.
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Bakersfield
Baker
Santa Fe
Wells-Fargo
Mass Meeting In Interest Of Game Tonight
Old time hunters sportsmen lawmakers and all interested in game are urged to attend a mass meeting this evening at the city hall. The gathering aims to gauge local sentiment on proposed Oregon fish and game law changes. Chairman Cranston of the state fish and game commission will be given a copy of the changes. If unsatisfactory he seeks eastern Oregon input to shape laws for broader protection and maximum public benefit.
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Oregon
Cranston
State Fish and Fame Commisssion
State Board
Range Grass Good and Prices Strong In Oregon
Eastern Oregon sheepmen express optimism as range conditions improve and wool prospects look solid. Dan Smythe, longtime woolgrower and former state association secretary, cites good spring rains and ample dry and green feed. He notes scarce current wool stocks and predicts strong prices next spring, with a tariff revision toward moderation and protection on a value basis to aid woolmen.
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Oregon
Arlington
Dan I
Mythe
State Association
Smythe
Boston
Seven Wounded In Clash With Striking Men
Shadyside New Jersey December 12 Seven were wounded in yesterday’s clash between strikers and strikebreakers on the New York, Susquehanna and Western railroad. Armed deputies guard river wharves and railroad property over threats to dynamite trains and round houses as state militia provisions are made for a riot call.
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Shadyside N. J
New York, Susquehanna and Western
20 Year Term Predicts Democratic Rule For 20 Years
Portland dispatch reports Judge Will H. King of Oregon predicts the Democrats will be in power in the nation for the next two decades. He says the next campaign will resemble the last with three major parties and possibly new candidates. King comments on interior secretary prospects, noting no applicant is finalized and no personal campaign is underway. The decision will come from the presidential election, not a party primary.
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Portland
Ore
Lkely
Will H. King
Democratic National
Oregon
Chicago
National Committee
Wilson
Judge King
Boy, 14, Kills Father in Anger in Los Angeles
A fourteen year old, Martin Rickert, shot and killed his father Daniel at their home in Los Angeles. Police say the motive may involve punishment of Rickert’s elder brother Valentine. The boy and Mrs Rickert were detained. Rickert reportedly confessed after disobedience over carrying wool to the kitchen.
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Los Angeles
Martin Rickert
Daniel
Rickert
Valentine
Rivers Burns Fight Set for New Year at Baseball Park
Oakland on December 12 reports Joe Rivers and Frankie Burns have signed for a ten round New Year's bout at Baseball Park with Rivers earning three thousand dollars.
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Rivers-Burns
Oakland
Cal
Joe Rivers
Frankie Burns
Baseball Park
Rivers
Rich Gowns Smuggled Here First Indictment Secured
Federal authorities say a large smuggling conspiracy involved major dressmaking houses and defrauded the U.S. treasury of about a million dollars in revenue. A middle aged woman, wife of lawyer George Haldren, was indicted for aiding smuggled goods arriving from Canada. She was arrested with twenty one gowns valued at sixteen thousand dollars.
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New York
United States
United States Treasury
Canada
George Haldren
London
Paris
County School Directors to Meet for One Day Convention
County Superintendent Welles issues call for the annual meeting of school directors and clerks at the Pendleton courthouse on Saturday December 21 at 10 oclock. State Superintendent L R Alderman to speak. O W R N company offers reduced rates. receipts from ticket agents with convention secretary signature allow one third fare return. Tickets valid December 20 21 and return December 22.
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Welles
Pendleton
L R. Alderman
Salem
O-W, KR. & N. Company
NO WOMAN JUROR NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS DUTY
Oregon Attorney General A M Crawford states women cannot serve as jurors under the recent enfranchisement. He says the new law does not confer juror qualifications. further legislation would be needed to allow women to serve on juries in Oregon. The opinion was given to J D Venator, deputy district attorney at Lakeview.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
A. M. Crawford
J. D. Vennor
Lakeview
Venator
Crawford
Planned General Strike In Packing and Steel Industries
Chicago December 12. Haywood announces a general strike planned by packing and steel workers. He says most packing houses are well organized and will demand better conditions. He adds the local strike will follow the successful Lawrence strike.
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Chicago
Haywood
Lawrence
Charges Against Churches in Sacramento Declared
Secretary Snow of the state health board said today that a number of local churches derive revenue from houses of fame. The remark highlights concerns about church funding sources amid ongoing scrutiny of religious institutions and public welfare.
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Sacramento
Snow
State Health Board
Houses of Fame
Roosevelt Pleased With Progressive Conference Work
Chicago December 12 Colonel Roosevelt left for New York at 10 30 am praising the progressive conference work Dixon went to Washington at noon to set up a national publicity bureau
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Chicago
Roosevelt
New York
Dixon
Washington
Fire destroys home of R. E. Baird at Lincoln Street
A fire at 10 last night leveled the home of R. E. Baird and family at 229 Lincoln Street. The frame house owned by Miss Myrtle Buzan, with $900 fire insurance and $500 policy on contents, suffered heavy damage from water and flame. Fire officials note equipment shortages and faulty hydrant connections hindered efforts. residents urge a modern chemical engine.
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Lincoln Street
R_. E Baird
Myrtle Buzan
George Buzan
Roy Baird
North Side Fire Company
Coutts & Hays
Joe Ell
North Side
Baird
Horseshoe Trust Will Be Made Subject of a Wickersham Probe
Detroit December reports Attorney General Wickersham filed a federal suit seeking to enjoin the minister horseshoers national protective association known as the horseshoe trust from continuing a restraint of trade The petition alleges a conspiracy to confine sale of horseshoeing products to the horseshoers and block sales to horse owners across the United States and Canada
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Detroit
Horseshoers
National Protective Nascciation
Horseshoe Trust
Wickersham
United States
Canada
Arch bald Prosecution Likely To Rest This Week
Washington December 12 The Arch bald prosecution will probably rest its case the last part of the week. The defense will present fifty witnesses. It is unlikely the case will end before January eleventh.
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Washington
Archbald
Declaration of Hostilities Expected at Any Time
Tense diplomatic climate as officials warn that hostilities could erupt soon. Key nations monitor movements and readiness, while allies urge restraint and swift diplomatic channels to avert conflict.
Greeks and Turks in renewed battle and Roumania ban
Reports say Greek forces routed Turkish troops in Janina district with heavy casualties on the Turkish side. Belgrade recalls Servian envoy and foreign minister signaling possible diplomatic rupture. Roumania barred from attending the ambassadorial conference, Paris expected to host formal talks in January with war averted as unlikely outcome.
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London
Paris
Governor West Commutes Taylor Life Imprisonment
Salem Ore Deg 12 The sentence of John W Taylor who with four others was to be hanged tomorrow was commuted today by Governor West to life imprisonment The governor did not explain reasons for saving Taylors life It is believed Noble Faulders will also receive a commutation as he is said to be insane The upcoming hanging at 1130 tomorrow suggests Faulder will be reprieved The commutation followed pleas from convicts and guards during Wests penitentiary visit
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Salem
Ore
Deg
John W. Taylor
West
Taylor
Noble Faulders
Faulder
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A. J. Owens
R. Mayberry
Salo
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Haines Orchestra
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