Canal reserve set aside in Clackamas County
Washington dispatch notes Interior order to withdraw 40,000 acres in Clackamas county Oregon for a forest reserve. Also reports on tariff stay efforts toward German reciprocity and other cabinet moves including consuls and canal commission appointments. Shanghai resumes business as city returns to normal after a quiet day.
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Germany
Panama Canal
Aldo
Washington
Mexico
Alfred M. Gettschak
New York
Coburn
Frank Dillingham
California
Has
M. Webster
Montana
Idaho
United States
Samuel Pratt
District of Nevada
Arthur H. Swain
Vienna
Cal
Qackamas Forest
Secretary of the Interior
Clackarmin County
Oregon
Willams
House
Spreme
Securitem
No More Friday Night Dances Abandoned at Gym
The gymnasium committee ends Friday night dances after poor turnout and floor issues. Misunderstandings over charges for dancers and spectators reduced attendance, leading to the decision to discontinue the events.
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Bia
Tom Lawson's steadiest streak fuels another bear campaign
Lawcon Maile 29,000,000. Houston, Der 20. It is believed Tom Lawson made about $2,000,000 in the last three days. He reportedly had advance knowledge of the Chicago banks shaking and used it to profit, while planning another campaign. Copper trust members express confidence in Tawwon's defeat but show unease.
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Houston
Der
Tom Lawson
Chicago
Copper Trust Expres
Tawwon
Urneani' Nee
Fire on Blackwell's Island spares women inmates
A fire swept the Workhouse on Blackwell's Island injuring no one as the roof collapsed just as the last of about 1000 prisoners left. Male inmates were placed on honor to supervise and move 694 women under guard and through the fire brigade effort.
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New York
Der
Mved
Interfered With Strike Breaker Organizador
In Chicago on December 20 federal court sentenced Daniel G Arrigmin to three months for violating an injunction interfering with independent teamsters during the strike. In New York a Perry House fire is reported with a $700000 loss and one boy believed killed. A ticket agent reportedly took 41900 in cash and tickets. In Boston Alexander Dowie was moved aboard the Steamer Admiral Dewey toward Jamaica under nurse care. In Boise Mia Fred Turpin and Fred Law were sentenced for adultery to five months and seven months respectively.
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Ganiazador
Chicago
Daniel G. Arrigmin
Ph Ficeman
Perry
New York
Delaware & Lackawanna
New Jersey
Boston
Alexander Dowie
Jamaica
Eileson
Gladstone Dowle
Boise
Fred Turpin
Nxt
Fred Law
Four Washington stores burned in wholesale district blaze
Washington fire swept through the wholesale district this morning destroying four stores and causing an estimated loss of $100,000. Fire crews battled the flames as smoke blanketed the area and authorities investigated the cause of the blaze.
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Washington
Debates on Labor Strikes At New Rochelle Forum
In New Rochelle Herbert N Casson defended strikes and boycotts saying unions emulate Roosevelt's big stick policy. James A Emery of California, leader of open shop employers, argued no sane man denies workers right to strike if contact is not violated, noting violence accompanies many strikes.
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New York
People's Forum
New Rochelle
Herbert N. Casson
Roosevelt
Andy Hamilton
Albany
Mr. Casson
James A. Emery
California
Citieen’s
Industrial Association of America
National Organization of Open Shop Employers
Rural routes readvertised after unsatisfactory bids
Two Pendleton rural mail routes Holdman to Pendleton and McKay to Pendleton will be readvertised after bids were deemed unsatisfactory or too high. Holdman received no bids. McKay bids were rejected as too high. Both routes run twice weekly, with current payments $300 and $227.82 per year. Near Creston, Leo Alrad, 24, died after a fall from a logging train.
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Pendleton
Post Office Department
Holdman
McKay
Abone
Bank Depositors Attend as Walsh Bank Reassures City Funds Safe
Amid reports of a run on banks in Bedford Indiana deposits appeared today as Walsh Bank subsided. The bank’s vice president of Chicago National resigns after assuring the public that the city’s funds on deposit are safe, countering claims the city would lose 2500 dollars by the drain.
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Bedford
Ind. Walsh
Chicago National
New Government Emerges After Garland Loss of Authority
Gar loses authority as IGA claims seat of new rule. Movement declares republic or constitutional monarchy. Military reform rumored amid plans for defenses and bridges. Populace urged to refuse taxes. Fighting at Tukum reported, with troops aiding suppression. Some workers push for general strike.
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Tukum
Lawson warns of coming trouble for Chicago brokers
From a chain of dated messages in Chicago on December 20 and later notes on December 20 a warning from Tom Lawson speaks of a threat worse than the Walsh incident and the need for clearinghouse action. The Chicago National Bank and Home Savings Bank pledge prompt deposit payments easing public alarm while Bedford Indiana bank run eases. Fred M. Blount resigns as vice president of the Chicago National and becomes drainage board treasurer guarding public funds confirming assurances of safety.
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Chicago
Tom Lawson
Walsh
Pec
Chicago National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Bedford
Ind
Natonal
Clount
Fred M. Blount
Chicago National
Drainage Board
Blount
Twelve-Mile School Tax to Rise by Two Mills Next Year
The Twelve Mile district will levy twelve mills next year for school taxes. After a prior 10-mill vote, the board approved an additional two mills to cover $3500 needed to pay interest on bonds. The board exercised legal authority to set this levy, with total tax likely to be stated in the final schedule.
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Lawhe School Board
Pen- Weton
Revolt spreads as Russia braces for siege
Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow describe a broad peasant revolt with up to 200000 armed rebels, a general strike, and disrupted railways. City inhabitants gather supplies while forts are manned and bridges blown. Delegates are elected to Riga to form a Latvian republic aligned with the uprising. Berlin notes heavy combat with hundreds killed.
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Petersburg
Moscow
Paninky
St. Petersburg
Ralile
Riga
Tilga
Lettiah
Czur
Berlin
Tukum
Edmonson Divorce Papers Filed After Idaho Marriage
Mary J. Edmonson seeks divorce from Bradley Edmonson as papers filed by J. P. Perry indicate the couple wed in Welser Idaho in 1904. No children are reported, and the filing cites alleged abuse by the husband.
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Mary J. Edmonson
Bradley Edmonson
J. P. Perry
Welser
Idaho
Diesertson
Tragic death and local crime notes from the region
The body of H N Powell a steane er in the community was found one mile south of the city this morning. He died by shooting himself through the heart and a letter to his brother at Long Creek Montana was found in his pocket. Twelve dollars in cash and a W W lodge receipt were found on the body. Sidney Brugger pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree in Hillsboro Oregon and was sentenced to life imprisonment. John Baker of Wenatcheh sold 19 000 bushels of wheat to Spokane millers at 60 cents per bushel.
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H. N. Powell
Long Creek
Mont
W. W. W. Lodge
Grind
Arlington Record
Srugeer
Hillsboro
Sidney Brugger
Www. W. Booth
Lfe
Todiny
John Baker
Wenatches
Spokane
Charles Cooper
Henry Mattison
Cooper
Daltor Chronicle
Prominent Newark Politician In Overdose Incident
John J. McGrath of Newark New Jersey reportedly took an overdose of tincture of opium and is expected to die from the effects. He is described as a wealthy and prominent politician.
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John J. McGrath
Newark
N. J
Landowners hold key to Umatilla project progress
J T Whistler, acting during D C Henry’s absence, says construction may start in April if landowners sign contracts with the government and join the Waterusers Association. The Fast Umatilla project awaits full landowner organization and possible 160 acre retention by owners. Reservoir dam, 50 feet high and 500 feet wide with 3000 feet of embankment, slated as first work.
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Raat Umatilla
J. T. Whistler
Whistler
D. C. Henry
Europe
Portland
Echo
Maxwell Company
Mr. Whistler
Association For the
Ride
Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation Service
Worties
Land prices rise with new Union County electric line
In Pendleton residents report rising land values tied to the proposed electric railway circuit planned to connect Union to Summerville Algin La Grande Hot Lake and back. Power from the Mingin river supports an electric line now built between Minar and Le Grande enhancing hourly train access across the Grand Ronde valley.
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Union County
Pendleton
Union
Summerville
Algin
la Grande
Hot Lake
Grand Ronde
Iiné
Mingin
Minar
le Grande
Milton gambler cases heard by Judge Pee in recorder's court
Judge James A. Pee arrived from Milton after presiding over two gambling cases. William Best and W H Badgero appeared with Pee defending them. The Reet case was dismissed for lack of evidence, while Badgero's trial was moved to January before the Milton recorder. Badgero, Milton Peacock mills head miller, was among those in a social game at arrest. The outcome looms large for other accused participants.
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James A. Pee
Milton
William Best
W. BH. Padgero
Reet
Badgero
Peacock Mills
Jens
Parts
Umatillas Elect an Official Interpreter
The Umatilla tribe elected a full blood youth, Samemon, about 22, educated at the Umatilla Agency, to serve as official interpreter between the Umatilla and the government. He spoke English well, met President Roosevelt during a Washington visit, and recently acted as interpreter for Chief No Shirt. He defeated Billy McKay and James Pondrich in the convention. TD. A. McAllister, a noted Union county pioneer and horseman, was in Pendleton en route home from Walla Walla after a sale.
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Umatilla
Washington
No Shirt
Hagnba Hones
Leo Sameon
Sameon
Billy McKay
Jamee Pondrich
Saimeon
Semeon
East Oregonian
Chet No Shirt
National Capital
Roosevelt
A. McAliister
Union County
Walla Walls
Dave
Mr. McAllister
Lemont
Kentucky
Grand Honde Valley
Peter
Pendleton
Hoodinan
Hudeon
Umatilla County
Goodman
Police Court Notes Mixed Drunkenness and License Actions
In the morning docket two individuals were fined for drunkenness. A marriage license was granted for Gus Spanier and Min Beoth, with the ceremony planned soon.
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Gus
Fitz Favorite In Boxing Match At Two To One
San Francisco December 20 with the fight near. Pitt is listed as the favorite at two to one as money grows for both combatants. O’Brien and Fitz trained for weeks and promoters expect receipts around $15,000. The public shows strong support for Philadelphia Jack, while Eddie Graney will referee the bout.
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Eddie Greney
Pitt
O'Brien
San
France
Pitedamons
Eddie Graney
Fis
Mechanics' Pavilion
Fitz
Bee
Elected Foremen of City Fire Companies
Duvessenary elections across all city fire companies chose foremen to begin duties January 1. Notable picks include Clift Bellinger for Protection No 1 and Ed Dupuis for Alert No 2, with others such as CML Hogue, Leonard Larone, W. M. Yandall, Pete Anderson, Ed Baker, Arthur Beacham, and T. Nelson among the newly elected leaders.
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Foremen
Clift Bellinger
Alert
Ed Dupuis
CML Hogue
Leonard Larone
Cleghorn Spenn Gus Spenner and Miss Minol Unite in Marriage
Cleghorn and Miss Minol were united in marriage at Thompass Street M E church this afternoon with Rev Revert Wae ner officiating. The couple, longtime residents of Ecle, will depart for Seattle to begin their life together.
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Cleghorn-Spenn
Gus & Spenner
Minoleghorn
Thompass Street
M. E
Revert Waener
Ecle
Seattle
Jacks Shipment Plans Next Saturday by Local Agent
Metall agent for A. C Ruby & expects to leave for Kentucky to buy a band of 14 high grade Jacks. The animals are a select lot hired by Mr Ulbn. They will move to Sherman County then return to Pendleton before Saturday.
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Metall
A. C Ruby
Kentucky
Anlimils
Hem
Ulbn
Sherman County
Pendleton
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