Turkish Greek dispute worsens as Balkan talks stall
London dispatches report Greece plans to take Fort Blzani, the last Jana defense, threatening Balkan stability. Dr Daneff says negotiations hinge on Greece’s participation while Turkey awaits instructions. Diplomats fear Turkish delays may push to battle lines at Tchatalja. mediation discussions continue. German envoys seek a commercial outlet solution for Serbia.
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London
Balkans
Greece
Daneff
Constantinople
Turkey
Duianeff
Perista
Tchatalja
Adriatic Sea
Vienna
Austria
Bryan and Wilson Will Meet Saturday Dinner Meet
New York dispatch says Chairman McCombs Congressman Palmer and Senator Owen visited Governor Wilson and praised his pan joe stance at the Southern Society banquet. Bryan and Wilson plan a Saturday dinner honoring Governor-elect Sulzer where cabinet talks likely occur. Reports say Bryan seeks the treasury secretary post. A W Robinson left for Spokane after visiting daughter Mrs Cluek Stanfield on Rutter creek.
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New York
McCombs
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Owen
Wilson
Panjoe
Southern Society
Bryan
Sulzer
the Treasury
A. W. Robinson
Oregon Lumber Company
Spokane
Cluek Stanfield
Rutter Creek
Greeks Leave Oregon to Fight Turks for Fatherland
Advices from Pendleton report many Greek laborers quitting eastern Oregon and Washington to sail from New York to join the war against the Turks. About 30 Greeks from Palmer Lumber camps near La Grande left in a week, 15 more quit Huntington steel gang, and another carload of 30 departed Pasco. If peace talks succeed, these subjects of King George may not bear arms.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Washington
New York
Palmer
la Grande
Steel Gang
Huntington
Gus Bertholet
N. P
Pasco
George
Bundle of lies defense in labor case trial
Federal District Attorney Noel opened the government’s argument calling the defense a bundle of lies and explanations that did not explain. He said the defense barred Treitmoe and Cloney from testifying and ridiculed claims the defendants were unaware John McNamara spent a thousand dollars monthly as a union official. The government will press its case for four days. An unidentified woman telephoned a private detective agency claiming evidence of a plot to dynamite the federal building where the labor men testify. Judge Schmidt ordered enhanced guards around the building.
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Indianapolis
Noel
Treitmoe
Cloney
John McNamara
Dee
Federal
Schmidt
Tuberculosis Cure Recognized by Sweden and Uruguay
Berlin reports on December 18 that through ministers Sweden and Uruguay officially recognize Pr Friedman’s tuberculosis cure. Friedman plans to cure the tuberculosis daughter of Uruguay’s president, highlighting international acknowledgment of the treatment and its proposed high-profile application.
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Berlin
Sweden
Uruguay
Pr. Freidman
Freidman
Wilson Warns Against Panic as Nation Moves Forward
President-elect Wilson warns New York listeners against deliberate panics and defends planned economic policy changes. He distinguishes natural from unnatural panics, vows to prevent fearmongering, and stresses unity beyond sectionalism while outlining leadership aims and assurance that no public trouble will derail progress. The speech also dismisses fears of political peril and emphasizes accountability.
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Intel
Southern Society of New York
Democratic Party
Joana
Haman
Onan
Morgan to Testify After Interlocking Directorates Data
Washington reports J P Morgan will not testify today in the money probe until data on interlocking directorates is provided. Investigators presented a chart detailing the financial reach of Morgan controlled firms in New York Chicago and Boston. Morgan and his son stayed at the Willard Hotel as the hearing drew a packed room and names of Morgan affiliated corporations surfaced.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
Finifillers
New York
Boston
Chicago
Morgan
Willard Hotel
Guaranty and Bankers* Trust Company
Southern
Great Western
Henry Davidson
William Porter
Thomas Lamont
Morgan Company
Guaranty Company
Oregon to test gasoline motorcycles for game wardens
The State Fish and Game Commission plans an experiment using three gasoline motorcycles for district deputies to replace horses. Warden W L Finley favors the shift for economy and wider reach, with Averill of this city among the chosen riders. If the test succeeds next month, motorcycles may cover much of the mountains and national forests, reducing horse use.
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Oregon
C. K. Cranston
State Fish and Kaime Commission
W. L. Finley
State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
Edgar F. Averill
Finley
Foraker Says Hearst Paid $34 000 For Archbold Letters
Senator Foraker testified at the investigations hearing that William Randolph Hearst paid thirty four thousand dollars for photographic copies of Archbold letters which he allegedly obtained from John Eddy. He said he did not know personally that Henrat paid but a private agent supplied the information. He borrowed fifty thousand dollars from Archbold to help a friend buy a newspaper, which was not purchased and the money was returned. A coquettish moment aside, the piece notes the inquiry context and lingering questions.
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Washington Dev
Foraker
W. R. Hearst
Archbold
John Eddy
Henrat
Lowell roofs Church Club on hearse and bandwagon
Stephen A. Lowell of Pendleton told about 75 members of the First Presbyterian Men’s club in Walla Walla that history shows great achievements come from a middle course between extremes. He argued courts should reflect public sentiment, recall of judges is risky, and the Ten Commandments and Bible are essential to liberty.
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United States
Amarita
Washington
Walla Walla, Wash
Wiken’ Coteider
Stephen A. Lowell
Pendleton
First Presbyterian Church
Lowell
Search continues for lost aviator Horace Kearney and Chester Lawrence
In Los Angeles on Der 18 teams patrol beaches and man small craft as the search for aviators Horace Kearney and Chester Lawrence widens. Expect bodies to wash up on Redondo Beach with doubled patrols. rumors that their clothing was found are unfounded.
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Los Angeles
Der
Horace Kearney
Chester Lawrence
Redondo Beach
Estate leaves Six Campbell heirs large farm spread
Thomas Campbell estate valued around 52 000 is left to six children William and Thomas A Campbell Mrs Frank Hays Mrs Richard Mayberry Mrs George Strand and Miss Catherine Campbell. Personal property about 5 000 includes 4 300 in wheat farm machinery and furniture. Real estate totals about 40 acres in the county 500 timber land 200 and Cold Springs farm land about 25 600. Daughters receive 200 acres each, Will 400 acres plus 400 acres in trust for brother Thomas A. and eventually his son. Catherine receives most household furniture and farm equipment. Executor named is William Campbell. Will made last April in presence of Judge Stephen A Lowell and John P Winter.
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Thomas Campbell
William
Thomas A. Campbell
Frank Hays
Richard Mayberry
George Strand
Catherine Campbell
A. Lowell
Cold Springs
Will Campbell
Thomas A
Catherine
William Campbell
Stephen A. Lowell
Morgan Interests Alleged to Center of Money Control
Grants Pass Oregon December 18 Little opposition expected to bond the city for two hundred thousand dollars to finance a railroad to the coast Women voters support the measure It is expected that eighty percent of the vote will favor the proposition
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Grants Pass
Ore
Rate Case Won by Baker in Interstate Commerce Decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Baker Oregon’s freight class rates from Baker to Oregon Short Line points as unreasonable. The Baker Commercial Club led the case, backing Basche-Sage Hardware Co and Baker Grocery, seeking a through rate from Baker to Idaho points, disputing Boise’s advantage from a straight rate to Idaho. The decision, following hearings, aims to ensure Baker shippers get favorable through rates despite railroad changes.
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Washington
Baker, Ore
Commercial Club
Interstate Commercce Commission
Baker
Oregon
Olds Ferry
Idaho
Yale
Ore
Baker Commercial Club
Basche- Sige Hardware Co
Baker Grocery Company
Baker’s
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank McCune
Portland
D. V. French
Basethe-Sage Hardware Company
Boise
Huntington
Warship to Convey Remains of Reid Home
Escorted by a guard of honor the body of Whitelaw Reid will be taken from Dorchester House at ten o clock Saturday morning to a British warship. Mrs Reid will board the liner Campania an hour later. No Reid family members will be on the warship. Representatives of the American embassy direct charge of the remains. The queen sent an elaborate wreath this morning.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
Dorchester House
Eastern Oregon Hospital to Prepare for Occupancy
Fifteen to seventy patients bound for Eastern Oregon Hospital arrive with three attendants and will work by day to prepare the new institution for use. Superintendent Dr McNary says there is no danger from inmates and that advanced treatment will be used with minimal restraints.
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Porthild
Dro McNary
Eastern Oregon Hospital
Tr. Mic- Nary
Oregon
Salem
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Balkan
Fort Blzani
Jana
America
Bec
Averill
Hearst
Walla Walla
Meno
Faust
Morgan Interests
Pfight
Lawrence Scudder
Dec
Guarantee Bankers’ Trust Co
National City Bank
First National Bank of New York
Fia Insurance
Express
Steamship
Combine
First National
National City
Guaranty and Bankers’ Trust
Reid
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