Irrigation talk draws lively forest reserve debate
The gathering discussed Eastern Oregon irrigation and forest reserves. Speakers including Judge Stephen A. Maxwell’s role, C. D. Teel and Senator Pierce urged action to preserve water sources and promote irrigation projects. Resolutions backed forest protection, funds, and advocacy before Oregon officials and congress.
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At & O'Clock
Morrow County
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Tmatilla County
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Pendleton
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W. A. Hob. C. Taylor
Lowellis
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E. D. Boyd
Walter
Othe Oregon
William Gallagher
Oregon
C. D. Teel
Congress
W. M. Pierce
T. G. Halley
Crusade Against Gambling Hits Portland Prominent Citizens Indicted
District attorney indicts several notable residents for gambling in Portland Oregon. Among those named is councilman Fred T Merrill. The campaign against gambling grows as many gamblers depart the city amid pressure. Also notes a separate court report from Batley about Rev Martin wan and a disrupted parade due to overwork and illness. Wheat market updates from Chicago mention a price point and committee actions.
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Goorte
Portland, Or
Fred T Merrill
Xentind
Secretary Hitchcock Proposes Revenue From Forest Reserves
Washington December 16 Secretary Hitchcock proposes a bill to authorize sale of timber grass plants fruits seeds and inorganic material from forest reserves at fair prices. The act would allow rentals and leases for stores grazing and other uses with proceeds funding reserve care and state school funds. Surpluses would be shared with state school funds and reserves would be elevated toward park status like Yellowstone.
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Hitchcock
Weim
Secretary of the Interior
Ideal Forest Reserve
the Hill
Yellowstone
Congress
Miners Rally in Springfield as President Mitchell Receives Ovation
President John Mitchell was greeted with an immense parade through Springfield on his return from the East. Miners from across Illinois joined in the noon procession, with hundreds of visitors and schoolchildren aboard excursion trains. Mother Jones accompanied Mitchell as he bowed from his carriage.
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Mother Jones
Springfield
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Coal shipments from Forty Mile fuel Yukon demand grows
A fragmentary October era note states the Forty Mile coal mine is shipping 10 000 pon e of coal to Dawson via Seattle. It mentions extreme cold in the Yukon and lists political and international items including Quigley's nomination for archbishop of Chicago and Austria and Hungary agreeing to a status quo in Macedonia amid reports of a Detroit tobacco trust action.
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Seattle
Der
Forty Mile
Dawson
Yukon
Zetwin
Fighting Tobacco Trust
Detroit
Mich
Dion
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Ce Progress
Senate approves recess, funds for rural carriers and disease control
The senate backs the house resolution setting a holiday recess from December 20 to January 6. A second bill appropriates 600000 for stamping out cattle diseases in New England and 600000 for rural delivery carriers. It also earmarks 40000 for families of railroad clerks. a service incident is noted with three clerks killed.
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Senate
House
Cannon
New England
Billeo
Morgan Leads Big Money Loaning Trust in Panic Readiness
New York December 15 Morgan and Western Nations Bank lead a six group money loaning combination to mobilize forty million dollars for emergency cash to meet market demands. J Pierpont Morgan James Stillman and George Paynter named to oversee the funds.
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George Payker
Two Mile Limit Petition Face Sheepmen and Cattlemen Clash
A petition circulates in Baker City seeking a law to ban sheep herding within two miles of homesteads, supported mainly by cattlemen though many local businessmen sign. Sheepmen counter with a counterpetition, arguing the move would bar grazing on public lands. The debate hinges on livelihoods and access to ranges as communities prepare for Salem hearings. Meanwhile Standard Oil holders receive a $10 per share dividend, marking a slight year over year change despite total dividend levels dropping.
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Baker City
Itaho
California
Salem
Alet
Grain Markets Show Morning Lift on Wheat and Corn
Grain quotations from the Coe Commission Company report firmer for wheat with early gains and strong close. Receipts reach 1137 cars locally, Duluth up to 50, with high activity from covering shorts. Corn slightly higher amid light news, May values dip on excess offerings. Provisions improve as arrivals surprise bears, sustaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for buys on declines.
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J. C
Association Block
Minneapolis
Duluth
Will Build Panama Canal To Go To Senate For Rati fication
Panama canal treaty will be signed this week and sent to the Senate for ratification before the holiday adjournment. Harlan holds full power from Colombia to sign, with Hay, replacing the misread perpetual sovereignty clause with a 10 year lease giving the United States renewal rights.
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Harran
Weekington
Colombia
Panama Canal
Harlan
Hay
United States
Beacons of War Loss Report Surfaces in Magdalena Sinking
Conflicting dispatches claim a transport steamer loaded with soldiers sank in the Magdalena river amid ongoing press restrictions. Reports identify damage to government officials and business figures as the disaster prompts political tension and protective censorship.
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Vienna
Lower Danube
Chicago
Der
Colon Advicus
Barranquilla
Magdelens
Cracker Creek Facts From December Report
Fragmentary OCR note references December events in Cracker Creek area with mentions of Gabagan Pariien and a person named PharaMinie Pee nee. Details are unclear and unreadable in text.
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PharaMinie
Eilensburg
Ab Jenow
Gabagan
Pariien
Venezuelan Developments and Venezuelan Crisis News
Caracas reports movement calling for President Castro's resignation to allow Vice President Ayala to take the presidency amid expected US involvement. German residents killed in Sanestoban area. British marines attack Cabello Castle surroundings. London debates Venezuelan question and Britain’s responsibility. American proposal for arbitration discussed. Roosevelt considers a special message to Congress. Italy plans to join a blockade with Germany. Castro favors arbitration and current attitude by the United States remains cautious.
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