Evans Enemies Clash Over Evans Rank and House Fight
Washington dispatch reports opposition to elevating Evans to vice admiral after his Schley testimony. The debate spurred a House brawl between John Sharp Williams and David A. De Armond, resulting in injuries and a scramble by onlookers as chairs and desks were overturned.
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P Armise
Sohn Barret
Pacific
Go ‘Ing
Fvans
Washington
Decca
Hay
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
David A. de- Armond
Missouri
House of Representatives
Representative de- Armond
William
DeArmond
Mine disaster relief bill advances in Congress
Washington, Dec. 20. Representative Tenaban of Pennsylvania proposed a bill in the house to levy four cents per ton on all coal mined. The revenue would fund relief for widows and orphans of mine explosion victims and those permanently injured, with $1000 paid to each dependent family. The Bureau of Mines and Mining is also involved in provisions.
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Washington
Tenaban
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Ie Niso
Central American peace conference adjourned after treaty
Washington December 26. The military dictatorship in Central America ended with the general treaty form allied signed by the delegates at the peace conference today. All conventions were finally signed and the conference adjourned by Secretary Rect with an address. Carnegie will attend a farewell dinner on Saturday morning.
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Washinton
Central America
Rect
Carnegie
Northwestern theatre man granted divorce in Hillboro
Calvin Heilig, a well known Northwestern theatrical figure, was granted a divorce from his wife Bila in Hillboro Oregon. The court noted Bila deserted Heilig two days after their marriage in November 1906. This marks the second divorce for Heilig and Bila.
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Hillboro
Ore
Bee
Calvin Heilig
Bila
Plaints
Taft declines talks on politics during overseas trip
New York dispatch reports former president Taft stating he has been out of touch with public affairs for 120 days and will not discuss politics now. He hints he traveled to see a “grindstone” and notes Americans were welcomed abroad. Taft indicates his trip achieved its aims and plans to proceed to Roosevelt.
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New York
Grindstone
Cnntine
Taft
Grama
Extradition Fight Looms Over Vancouver Forgery Case
Will MGW Extrabe ION and D L Keller, sought by the United States for forgery, deny the charges and prepare to fight extradition. When Keller visited Kamloops last summer he sought a shooting lodge site, built a $10,000 lodge, bought a launch and spent freely, signaling a bitter legal battle ahead.
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Vancouver
B.10
Cappain
D. L. Keller
Woolgrowers Meet in Umatilla County Tomorrow
The Umatilla County Woolgrowers' Association will hold its first meeting since last summer in the Commercial Association room tomorrow afternoon. Topics include coyote control, January anti coyote campaign, wood sales days for spring, and eastern Oregon market sale schedules. Regular annual meeting with officer elections set for February. K. G. Warner is president. Some local growers plan to attend the national wool growers meeting in Hewna, Montana, on January 14.
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Umatilla
Dalles
Oregon
K. G. Warner
National
Woolgrowers Association
Hewna
Mont
Eviction of Thousands of Naples Tenants Stirs Tension
Naples reports say troops moved to evict 4400 families from workers housing amid rent strikes. Authorities aim to seize dwellings from the Boceta Del Risannenta Theatre area as protestors resist rent hikes up to six months. Fear of violence grows as Barracks bolster with more troops.
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Naples
Ile
Naples Barrigan
County eyes six mill levy for bridges and court costs
County court members warn a 5 percent mills levy may fall short as bonds and warrants rise. Judge Gilliam and Commissioner Walker cite numerous steel bridges built in the year including Caton, Athena, Barker, Dutch Hull, Kolin, Hutter Creek and others with steel, concrete or granite abutments. A 400 foot long repair at Echo bridge adds to the total. two carloads of steel culverts have been used.
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Gilliam
Walker
Monte Caton Bridge
Wild Horse
Athena
Macsfield Ridge
Wid ‘Borse
MuSay
Cecek
Toutepan
Milton
Little Walla Walla
Fiji
John Mitchell Stricken With Paralysis In Indianapolis
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, was stricken with paralysis in Indianapolis on December 20. A priest and physician were summoned. Initial reports said efforts would be made to keep the condition private as a family burial rite was arranged, with a bulletin later stating the condition was serious but not necessarily critical.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United ,Mine Workers of America
Miitchell
Cligypoo
Mitchell
Hodges
Glancing Bullet Fatal to Child in Baker County
A three year old girl, daughter of Frank Fairhurst of Ewxete Valley, died last evening after a playmate's accidental shot at the Fairhurst home. The bullet glanced off a window sill and struck her in the head, causing fatal injuries after a few hours of suffering.
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Baker City
Eingle Valley
Frank Fairhurst
Fairherst
Harden prosecution turns to star chamber inquest
Berlin reports the Harden case prosecution invoked secret testimony to protect public morals, labeling it a Star chamber inquiry. The attempt aims to shield the testimony’s diameter from public exposure, risking a public season and urging restraint.
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Berlin
Harden
Star Chamber
Tentell
Mine Disaster At Jacobs Creek Prompts Resignations
Eight bodies recovered and thirty others found near the pit mouth as rescue teams confront dense gas at the Durr mine. Former Mine Superintendent Alexander Black resigns, citing excessive gas making operations hazardous. Relief parties attempt to penetrate the shaft from three directions as the situation unfolds.
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Jacobs Creek
Durr
Alexander Black
Becaue
Nobleman in Trouble as Trial Unfolds in Berlin
Berlin December 20 The prosecution has scored in the trial of Baron Lindeau accused of coercing Olga Molltor into marriage. The sensational defense claims threats were used to force compliance and author Don endorsement.
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Berlin
Mione
Baron Lindeau
Olga
Stedenau
Federal commission unfair at Goldfield strike
Judge Hilton representing miners accuses the federal commission of hearing only the operators side in the Goldfield mining trouble. He appeals to President Roosevelt for help, telegramming that conferences with owners failed and the commission favors labor’s enemies. Miner leader Cr Mackinnon says miners get no even break.
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Goldfield
Federal Commission
Hilton
Roosevatt
Cr. H. Mackinnon
The
Miners’ Union
Common wealth Trust Co Closes After $100 Attachment
Portland reports the Common wealth Trust Co a small institution closed its doors after an attachment for 100 dollars. The firm reportedly has about 600 in deposits.
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Portland
Commonwealth Trust Co
Burton Stile Poplar Ohio Congressman Reaches Birthday Milestone
Theodore Burton of Ohio. Cleveland congressman, born December 20 1861 in Jefferson Ohio, marks his 91st birthday while remaining a known Washington figure. Long an authority on rivers and harbors, he continues quiet campaigning for Taft and supports Tom Johnson’s presidential bid. Burton has served since 1889 in Congress despite a recent mayoral contest setback.
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Weellington
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Washington
Burton
Ohbiown
Taft
Congresman Burton
Jefferson
William and
Elizabeth Grant Burton
Congress
Fire rips Italian town destroys hotels and dwellings
In Palermo on December 20 a blast at the Ajello arms factory left thirty bodies recovered and over a hundred injured. Four hotels and several houses were destroyed as a raging fire continued at noon, with casualties expected to rise.
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Palermo
Italy
Ajello
Commission Discusses Grain Freight Rates with Growers
Commissioner Aitheson met with local wheat raisers in the Commercial association room to review grain freight rate conditions in western Oregon. The informal gathering yielded no definite complaints, with participants including Judge A Lowell and C A Barrett among others. The panel aims to stay in touch with shippers as they gather information before hearings in Portland on Southern Pacific service.
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Commission
Oregon
Enat
Commercial Association
Clyde B. Aitcheson
State Railway Commission
Ta Kking
Aitcheson
Judge
A. Lowell
Wheatraisers’ Association
C. A. Barrett
John Bahr
Henry Taylor
Henry Rosenberg
J. ©. Hales
Tom Hampton
George O. Goodall
Messrs
Artceson
Goodall
Commissioner West
Portland
Mr. Campbell
Washington
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Secretary Goodall
Southern Oregon
Southern Pacific
Fulton denounces Heney cabal over alleged corruption claim
Portland senator Fulton charges Francis J. Heney and his Oregon clique with a wilful malicious concerted lie. He calls them an assassins band bent on his defeat in the upcoming re election and denies any deal with John Hall to shield land crooks. He also says Bristol’s withdrawal from the senate was not his fault.
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Heney
Portland
Tonight
Evening Journal
Washington
United States
Fulton
Francis J. Heney
Oregon
John Hall
Bristol
Senate
Smiling Murderer Hanged After Pleas From Notables
Edward Clifford aged 22 was executed at the scaffold in Peoria after the governor refused a last plea for a stay despite pleas from Bishop Spaulding Grand Master Hanahan of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen Mayor O Connor and other officials. The crime followed an argument over funds.
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Peoria, I
Edward Clifford
Bishop Spaulding
Hanahan
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
O'Connor
Juryman Charged With Bribery Over Verdict in Butte
James W. Colling, Olympia Brewing president, and two detectives swear Amos Doney of Jurymananel department No 1 in district court agreed to accept $50 to secure a verdict for the defendant. He was arrested last night on bribery charges following sensational affidavits.
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Butte
Mont
James W. Colling
Olympia Brewing Company
Amos Doney
Jurymanel Department No. 1
District Court
Collins
Doney
Broker Shot by Customer in New York Broadside
James H L Oliphant of the New York Stock Exchange was shot by an insane customer who then killed himself. Oliphant was rushed to Hudson Street Hospital and is in critical condition.
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New York
James HL Oliphant
New York Stock E Exchange
Oliphant
Hudson Street Hospital
Mine Workers Convention Called for Indianapolis Meeting
The 19th annual Mine Workers of America convention was issued today for January 21 in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis. The gathering will bring together union members from across the region.
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All For Mine Workers
Indianapolis
The
Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
Roosevelt Withdraws Troops From Goldfield Action
Washington December 20 President Roosevelt announced the withdrawal of troops previously ordered from Goldfield after their deployment on Monday December 30. The move follows a reduced threat level and aims to ease local tensions while preserving federal authority.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Special Term of Court Set in Morrow County
Circuit Judge H J Bean calls a special term to begin December 30 in Morrow County with cases listed for trial. DA Phelps returns from Heppner after civil and criminal inquiries. Several defendants may plead guilty. key murder case Webb not on docket. Civil suits Hurlburt vs Miller equity, Warner et al, and Little Walla Walla Irrigation second Water suit set for late December to January 6. The January 19 July term opens with remaining cases, though docket lighter than September and no major trials anticipated.
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H. J. Bean
Morrow County
Phelps
Heppner
Webb
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