Hinkle RealGNG CHAIRMANSHIP IMPLICATIONS IN LEVEE SCANDAL
City levee issues spark a secret council session and calls for the Fourth Ward councilman J T Hinkle to resign as levee committee chair. Allegations center on purchases of the Matlock barn site for levee needs and a private land deal yielding $100, charity wall work, plus past police committee conduct and liquor interests.
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Ocwy
J. T. Hinkle
Fourth Ward
West Court Street
Star Chamber
Hinkle
Murphy
Seven
W. F. Matlock
Matlock
Wert
Corneliman
Amalgamated Copper Seizes Greene Consolidated Assets
New York December 14 Wall Street reports Amalgamated Copper has secured control of Greene Consolidated mines in Sonora Mexico and will form a new holding company with Cinmnea Contra. Rockefeller Rogers interests gain virtual sway over copper markets alongside Senator Clark influence. Greene shareholders receive one and a half shares per share.
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New Copper Combine
New York
Lato
Amalgamated Copper
Greene Consolidated
Sonora
Mexico
John D. Ryan
Thomas Cole
Butte Cantillon Company
Rockefeller-Rogers
Clark
Wall Street
Greene Company
Cinmnea Contra Company
Greene
Jenks Wade Case Set for Trial After Preliminary Hearing
Jenks Wade of Pilot Rock faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Parkes' court on an assault and battery charge filed by Robert Leman. Bail was set at 260 dollars. The incident occurred near Pilot Rock last Sunday. Wade was arrested only last evening. In a separate note, five suffrage advocates in London were fined five dollars each and ordered to serve their terms in prison.
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Parkes
Jenks Wade
Pilot Rock
Robert Leman
Wade
London
Kaiser Defiance Sparks German Church Separation Debate
Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser defies the Pope as tensions rise over a church separation law. Catholics may gain leeway to hold public meetings under a 1991 non political society provision while debates in Paris hint at conservative enforcement and potential political shifts ahead of elections in January.
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Berlin
Paris
Thief Named Elliott Arrested After Jewelry Theft in Omaha
M. F. Elliott, alias Harry Edward Willwimes, recently released from Canon City penitentiary, held up a pawnshop in Omaha this morning, grabbing jewelry valued at 17400. Firemen chased him to a hotel basement, where the haul was recovered. his accomplice escaped.
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Omaha
Dec
F Elliott
Harry Edward Willwimes
Canon Ciiy
Col
Fillett
Army Entitlements Reflect Staffing Shortfall Across Posts
The Army’s entitlements show a continued decrease despite rate changes and inducements. Expensive fortifications at Newport and Narragansett remain largely overseen by watchmen, risking reliance on inexperienced personnel in emergencies. A War Department report on the issue is expected soon.
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Washington
Newport
Narragansettway
War Department
Austrian Immigrant Protective Society Opens Offices
New York on December 14 the Austrian Immigrant Protective Society opened its offices at 426 Broadway. The group aims to protect and assist Austrian immigrants, addressing migration problems by distributing newcomers to the south and west. Leading Austrians in the city support the society.
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New York
Austrian Immigrant Protective Society
Broadway
Ausrin
Robbers Escape With 5300 From Interstate Bank
Drexel Missouri December 14 robbers wrecked the Interstate bank and escaped with currency totaling about five thousand three hundred dollars. Local authorities pursued leads but details remain scant as the investigation continues.
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Drexel, Mo
Ex-Senator Brown’s body to Utah with daughter and son
The son and daughter of ex Senator Arthur Brown left for Utah this afternoon with their father's body. Harry C. Pulliam has been re elected president secretary and treasurer of the National League of Baseball clubs.
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Utah
Washington
Arthur Brown
Harry C. Pulliam
National League of Baseball Clubs
Cabinet changes set for December seventeenth
Washington reports cabinet changes due December 17 as Moody plans to take associate justice seat. Ship subsidy fight transfers to January 7 with president’s message expected to support subsidy. Ambassad or White transfer to Paris provokes press controversy over socialite receptions. Silver price decline noted with 100000 ounces bought for Denver delivery at 64.749 cents.
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Washington
House
Moody
Messiwe
Denver
England Beating the Dreadnaught at Portsmouth
Portsmouth report says the new battleship, keel laid recently by Admiral Archibald Douglas, will exceed the Dreadnought in length and beam and draft. It will feature heavier armament, thicker armor, and greater speed. Construction proceeds rapidly under strict secrecy with access limited to officials.
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England
Portsmouth
Sir Archibald Douglas
Preliminary hearing for Collins Gilman in Dana Gilman murder case
Dayton reports the preliminary hearing for Collins Gilman, accused as an accessory in the murder of his sister Dana Gilman, after her call this morning.
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Dayton
Collins Gilman
Dana Gilman
Refused Enlistment of Black Soldiers in Navy News
A number of negroes discharged from the 25th Infantry were refused by naval officers upon application to enlist in the navy. General Nogi injured in Tokyo after a fall from a horse. unconscious and condition causes apprehension.
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Aydmore
I. T
Dee
25Th Infantry
Enilet
Navy
Nogi
Tokio
Chicago Wheat Market Opens and Closes Mixed
Chicago Wheat Market in Deco 14 saw wheat open at 74 1-8 and close at 73 7-8. Corn opened at 42 1-2 and closed at 41 7-9, while oats opened at 44 3-8 and finished at 32 1-8.
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Chicago
Elgin Man’s Invention For Rope Measurement
Elgin inventor F. Hugg returned from Walla Walla with plans to manufacture a rope computing and measuring device. The machine promises practical use for rope merchants, easily computing cost and length with little dealer effort. An eastern syndicate holds the manufacture contract and would pay Mr Huge royalties on all sales.
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Elgin
F. Hugg
Walla Walla
Huge
la Grande Observer
Willoughby Missing Promoter Foils Home for Infirm
Denver dec 14 the disappearance of Dr Willoughby world traveler promoter and founder of Natural Villa and ColoradoTol company ends the projected offer of 2000 acres for a home for infirm and aged pawnpaper workers. The condition of the crime companys affairs is unknown. He could not for inmates for the proposed home.
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Denver
Willoughby
Naturitla Villa
Colorado Toi Company
Cme Pany
Propond
King Oscar Improves. Gustavus Becomes Regent
In Stockholm on December 14 King Oscar has improved and his condition is fair. Crown Prince Gustavus arrived today and immediately assumed a regency to govern during the King's illness.
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Gustavus
Stockholm
Oscar
Blizzard on the Lakes Delays in Superior Wisconsin
Sleet and snow driven by a 60 mile wind sweep across the lake country as the season's first blizzard hits. For over eighteen hours the gale hinders traffic and delays all trains in Superior.
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Superior
Wis
Lake Country
Andre
Grading Rushes Pilot Rock Branch Construction Start
Grading outfits line the Pilot Rock north end as the O R N and N project moves rapidly toward opening the line to traffic early next spring. Camps along the route use hay oats eggs vegetables and other farm produce to support crews and fuel the work with a planned $185000 to $195000 for the branch, much of which will be spent locally.
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Pilot Rock-Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Biluffe
Campe
Fuel famine in Portland leaves coal supply near zero
Portland faces a coal shortage with under ten days of supply. Dealers report no American mined coal in the market and no promises from mines or railroads. Stores like Storey Fuel, agent for Rock Springs coal, have had only one car in 40 days and cannot secure shipments.
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Portland
Oregon Tally Journal
Storey Fuel Company
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Monmouth Normal School to Seeking Building Funds
Monmouth plans to seek legislative approval for a 66 000 appropriation at the coming session to erect two necessary buildings at Monmouth Normal School. The move follows current fundraising and development plans.
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Monmouth
Monmouth Normal School
East Oregonian Publishes 24 Page Special Edition
The East Oregonian announces a 24 page special edition to be mailed to every voter in Umatilla County on December 15. The issue will total 36 pages with regular weekly edition and include extensive advertising from local businesses, views of county places and industries, and distribution to homeseekers east of Oregon.
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Umatilla
East Oregonian
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Oregon
Umatifia
Four Deaths in Jones Family in Union
Four deaths strike the Jones family in Union as cerebo spinal meningitis takes a wife and two children at a cemetery burial. A fourth child shows signs of recovery, with Dr. Walsh noting the disease is infectious but not contagious.
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Jones
Union
Walsh
Latrande
Grand Ronde Apples Strike Major Los Angeles Deal
Grand Ronde Fruit Growers Union closes a contract with a Los Angeles firm represented by Mr Spreckleson for 20 carloads of apples. Prices range 85 cents to 1.10 dollars per box f o b La Grande. Representative deposited full payment in local banks as the order was secured. Shipment to Los Angeles will follow.
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Los Angeles
Spreckleson
la Grande Observer
White Officers Responsible Discharged for Browneville Riot
Washington reports the War Department announced Major Pen row and Captain Macklin of the 28th Infantry Battalion will be discharged by the president and court martialed for their roles in the Browneville riot in Tennessee.
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Washington
War Department
Penrow
Macklin
White
28Th Infantry
Browneville, Terns
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Rose
Supreme Court
George Gray
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Ceed
Pope
Germany
Kaiser
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Bernard Dernberg
America
Dernberg
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Hor
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von Ruelow
THIEF
Roosevelt
Mesage
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King Oscar
C. W. Comstock
Norway
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