Panama Canal Budget Fight Sparks House Senate Clash
Washington dispatch reports the house and senate clashed over the Panama appropriation bill with bonds funding, a reform attempt killed, and a new revenue measure debated. Separately, the naval academy hazing investigation was ordered, and cabinet talks eyed adjournment to January 4. A fraud order targeted a racing pool promoter in Oakland as Senate action continued on defense and transport issues.
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Boeing
Annapolis Naval Academy
Senay Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
House
Senate
Titian
Republic of Panna
Santo Domingo
Spooner
Teller
Tillman
Money
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval Academy
Sands
Hensparte
Schmidt
Oakland
Cal
Mortgage debts and fire devastate business district
Boston dispatch says Lawconw denies personal ruin but confesses rapid financial strain with a 260000 mortgage on his home and allegations of 860000 on other property. Des Moines reports the Rothwell Block in the business district burned nearly completely this morning causing extensive losses estimated around 200600 dollars.
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Boston
Tlawconw
Hothwell
Des Moines
Rothwell
Busines
Revelations of Chinese Traffic Spark Chicago Investigation
Chicago authorities move toward an inquiry after two women are arraigned in an opium den linked to Chinese traffic in girls. One held to be a Vassar graduate, the other a wife of a Chinaman and daughter of a bishop.
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Chicago
Vassar
Divorce Granted to Mrs Switzer in Blended Property Settlement
The court yesterday granted Elizabeth Switzer a divorce from Buin Switzer. The non contested decree follows a summer preface started by Mrs Switzer through her attorney Judge Fee. Property division favored Mrs Switzer: real estate in the city and Portland valued near $15,000 went to her. personal property valued around $20,000 stayed with Edwin Switzer. The quit claim deed to Bessie Switzler was a step to place her in possession of due paternal estate. Edwin remained owner of $16,000 in property. Judge Fee refuted rumors of misused funds, citing the substantial personal property remaining with Switzer at the time.
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Yeuterday Istorriienet Die Www
FR Ilso
Elizabeth Switstor
Buwin Switater
Mra Switeter
Judge Fee
Thin City
Portland
Edwin Switzler
Fee
Fra. Switzler
Bessie Switzler
Johny
Switzler
Miss Switzler
Mies Switzler
Edwin Switzer
Mra. Switzler
Pee
Two Sons Dorn at Adams Births Reported at Adams
A Friday birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Jerry Swart of Adams. Their son weighed eight pounds. Mr Swart serves as a local Rh N. agent in Adams. On Thursday another son was born to Mr and Mrs W O Reid, of Adams.
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Dorn
Adams
Mfriday
Aod
Jerry Swart
Swart
Rh . N
Adame
Wing resigns from the Mint in Seattle disclosure
Director of the Mint George P. D. Roberts and Frank A. Leach, San Francisco mint superintendent, return from Seattle after probing defalcations linked to George F. Adams Wing. Wing resigns to escape official responsibility. successor to be chosen by the president after consultation with Washington delegation. Temporary charge by E. Kerfoot of San Francisco.
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San Francisco
George PD. Roberta
Frank A. Leach
Seattle
George F. Adame
Roberts Malds Wire
Hue
Mint
Eurpidlan
Wink
Washington
Congress
Lo E. Kerfoot
San Fermcinco
Robert
Queen Father entertainment yields unclear s150 proceeds
Accounts show s150 not yet settled for the Queen Father event. Prof L. R. Trav er expects about 160 net for the high school. First night brought 176 and last evening 208. Under Prof. Robinson contract the director receives one ninth net proceeds and 18 for board while in the city.
Invoicing at the Bee Hive Store Negotiations
Charles J. Ferguson reports ongoing negotiations to purchase the Bee Hive store owned by Mosis Twist and Milne. Shannon J. Ferguson, Pendleton Woolen Villa manager, attends discussions as stock inventory is taken and invoices are prepared. No trade has been concluded yet.
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Charles J. Ferguson
Bee Hive
Mosis, Twist and Milne
Shannon J. Ferguson
Pendleton
Ferguson
Hamilton Found as Execrated Exile in Europe
New York December 16 Hamilton to be expelled from the Mutual and Harriman to join the board with Peabody possibly losing the presidency. Albany inquiry planned into the insurance department methods. McCurdy under strain and mental collapse amid the $250,000 matter. Hyde sails to Europe for permanent abode. Hamilton located in Paris under specialist care awaiting a detailed explanatory statement.
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Keerps
Hamilton
McCurdy
Hyde Wil Tike
Europe
Wis
Albany
New York
Iat
Ryan
The
Mutual
Harriman
Trusters
Peabody
Wtite
Nsurance Department
McCall
Paris
John C. Metal
New York Life
Hayre
Hammilton
Ava
Dynamite Works Blows Up in Marquette Plant
Fragments report a catastrophic explosion at the In pet Powder company dynamite works in Marquette Michigan on December 16. Five men Henry Hall James Govinsky Barney Johnson Gustaf Faker and Henry Gereau were killed. Thirteen hundred pounds of nitre glycerine and 200 pounds of explosive dynamite detonated destroying the mixing house and damaging about 30 buildings with only a few splinters remaining. The home team unknown. no one in the building survived.
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Marquette
Mich
In Pet Powder Company
Henry Hall
James Govinsky
Barney Johnson
Gustaf Faker
Henry Gereau
Gereau
Magae Eines
Another Land Swindle in Salem School Land deal
Elise Salem December 16 The state land office today received bogus certificates for 6990 acres of school land purchased by RB Mose of Chicago from the Peter McKinley gang for $20,000. The fraudulent certificates now return for 30,000 acres, with swindlers profiting about $100,000, a fraction of their total operations.
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Elise
Salem
Staw Land Office
RB. Mose
Chicago
Peter-McKinley
City Marshal Roy Burnett Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Juneau Alaska Dec 16 City Marshal Roy Burnett shot himself over financial trouble. He once was a champion pistol shot of Texas. Frank Cook a leading mining operator died Friday from a burst blood vessel in his head. He discovered the Ju atin and Red Diamond quartz mines.
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Juneau
Alaska
Roy Burnett
Texas
Frank Cook
Widow seeks 100000 in romance suit against Packer
Pittsburg December 14 widow Mary Netter filed a $100,000 romance suit against Gib son D. Packer, longtime lawyer for Carnegie Steel and others, tied to the rise of United States Steel. The case, filed a month ago, is described as potentially sensational and comparable to the Corey salt affair.
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Pittsburg
Ofromise
Mary Netter
Gibson D. Packer
Packer
Cornege Steel Company
Lile
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Fowen Convicted of Manslaughter in Wife Killing
Yreka Cal Dec 16 Arthur C Fowen who killed his wife Ida Bowen near Green View Sept 20 was this morning convicted of manslaughter the jury being out 12 hours Tuesday Dec 19 to sentence.
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Yreka
Cal
Arthur C. Fowen
Ida Bowen
Green View
Adolph Weber Severs With Attorneys In Murky Case
Auburn Calif Dec 1 191%-Adolph Weber the matricide has agreed on fees for his attorneys Grove Johnson Elm 2260 Frea Tuttle 2400 Fen Tabor 1860 Ram Pullen 1400 Hiram Johnson 600 A blight in being made journal the confirmation of Franklin K Lane of California to be a member of the interstate commerce commission The senate will make a special investigation.
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Auburn
Cal
Dee
Adolph Weber
Grove Johnson Elm
Frea Tuttle
Fen Tabor
Ram Pullen
Hiram Johnson
Franklin K. Lane
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Bailey seeks renewal as Cashmere liquor licens e faces dry council
Stephin Hailey once ran a Seattle hotel and sought an exclusive Cashmere saloon license after helping form the town. Bailey built a county hotel when Cashmere voted dry, the council set a $1000 license to grant exclusivity. With a dry council elected, renewal chances are uncertain though Bailey may still attempt to keep the license through the year.
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Cashmere
Chelan County
Stephin
Hailey
Seattle
Sorthern
Met
Hin
Lcense
Peopl
Bailey
George Turter
Washington
City Ufe
Chetan
Batley
Pendleton Colony Grows in Idaho Farmland
Harry Gibson of Pendleton reveals the Umatilla County group now settling near Cambridge Idaho finds the dry land alfalfa friendly with two crops yearly. Water lies within reach and soil works easily at about 2880 feet elevation. He notes early settlers were stockmen who overlooked farming potential but the bench lands prove productive for alfalfa fruit wheat barley and oats.
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Harry Gibson
Pendleton
Cambridge
Idaho
Busiiews
Queen Esther shines in second sacred opera presentation
A large audience filled the Fraxor Winter theater for the second performance of Queen Esther. Leading performances by Mine Mytilene Fraker as Zeresh and Grace Hawkes as the prophet, with strong support from Alvo and Mordecniy Winter, earned high praise. The production featured notable roles, page appearances, and a scarf dance by seven high school girls that heightened the solemn drama.
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Alingueros Profeme
Heriteeain
Miew
Kiteelle
Zerivh
Haman
Mytilene Fraker
Iefener
Alvo
Mins
Grace Hawkes
Prophetem
Mixx
Bernice Rupfhe
Wong
P. Ferrin
Fo K. Noordhoof
Herbert Ruppe
L. B., Traver
Hegel
J. B. Wilson
A. Hu
Minnie Jones
King's
Maurin McAdam
Edith Taley
Queen
Gwendolyn Staith
Kathleen Furnish
Special Train to Los Angeles Excursion Planned
Portland business men organize a special excursion to Los Angeles under the Commercial Club auspices. A limit of 125-126 excursionists will ride a Pullman-Buffet-Chair car train leaving Portland January 15 over the Southern Pacific. Tickets cost 63 dollars for a berth solo or 58 with other arrangements. many travelers expected from eastern, central, and western Oregon. Los Angeles carnival awaits upon arrival. several Pendleton, Baker City, and La Grande participants slated. Also notes return of performers from Queen Esther and Mordecai productions. Heritage heads a music conservatory and Ferrin to manage La Grande sugar factory. Robinson to Spokane for future performances.
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Uspions
Porthand Commercial Club
Wim
Oregon
Alihomr
Portland
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Commercial Club
Ofcuson Ae
Exatern
Pendleton
Baker City
la Grande
Ens Tireion With & Mower Carnival
R.A. Heritage
King
Queen Esther
CP. Perrin
Mordéval
Heritage
Spokane
Ferrin
la Gironde
Bookine Or
Salt Lake City
M. B. Robinson
Ose
Sale plans and town visit noted in brief item
Swhdiart WI has a sale in town. Svingiart arrived to finalize arrangements for an advertising tieble stock sale and is considering holding the sale on the first dive of March.
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BF. Svingiart
Rome
Pendleton
Collapse of Government and Mutinies Reported in Europe
Telegrams from Chicago and Moscow describe a collapsing government in Europe with insurgents controlling Riga and Reval. German troops mutinied at Restoff freeing comrades and forming a 20 member committee, while attacks and political demands widen. In St Petersburg a hospital mutiny follows front-line chaos and a soldier requests to be sent to Japan. Meanwhile American families prepare to move to Los Angeles after visiting relatives in Portland.
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Herlin
Moscow
Cammick
Astrakium
Austin
Castle
Tovashts
Io Hospital
St. Petersburg
Heme
Woll
Japan
Patemtie
Sale Postponed for Dice House Auction Near River
Auction of the Dice house north of the river has been postponed to Saturday December 23 at ten o clock. Hartman Abstract Company on Court Street hosts the sale. Francie J. Heney, United States District Attorney, leads the prosecution of the Kansas and Nebraska land fraud case and has arrived in Topeka to pursue the matter.
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Dice House
Hartman
Court Streat
Francie J. Heney
Aesdet United Stites
Hi. J. Hone
Kansas
Nebraska
Topeka
Tragedy at Lake Falls: Martell Family Burned in Fire
Peter Martell, his wife and three children died in a morning blaze. Fire officials suggest Martell carried the children to the kitchen before returning for his wife, with flames rapidly spreading through the home.
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Ied Lake Falls
Siti
Deeis
Peter Martell
Martell
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