Poverty Stricken Family Starves in Pasadena Home
Warren Brokaw once editor of the Single Tax Courier and associate of Henry George admits to extreme poverty. His wife is deaf and dumb, their daughter and two sons suffer. Leonard, eight, is dead after not eating for days. They live on $300 yearly income, mortgage interest exhausting funds. education provided by parents, no public schooling.
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Henry George
Balatead
Pasadena
Cal
Dee
Warren Brokaw
Single Tax Courier
St. Louis
Brokaw
Leonard
Tom
Thaw Cannot Leave New York State for Testimony
Philadelphia report states Harry Thaw cannot be moved from New York to Pittsburgh to testify in his bankruptcy case. The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s order, a ruling seen as a disappointment to Thaw. Bidding him out of state was considered likely to complicate his return to Matten wien.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
New York
Pittsburg
Iis
United States Court of Appeals
District Court
Thaw
New York State
Mattenwien
Freight wreck halts Southern Pacific east of Salem
Salem Ore Dec 21 all trains on the east side division of the Southern Pacific were delayed this morning by a freight wreck at Brooks eight miles from Salem. Details are sparse but no serious injuries are reported.
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Salem
Ore
al Trans
East Aide
Southern Pacific
Brooks
White Law Reid Slated for Retirement as Ambassador
London dispatch reports persistent rumors that White Law Reid will leave his post as American ambassador when the Taft administration takes office. Both Taft and Roosevelt are said to be displeased with the ambassador's extravagant entertaining at the diplomatic legation.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
Taft
Roosevelt
Reid
Miner Struck Gold Prospector Found Murdered Near Butte
William T. Clark a pioneer prospector and familiar character in Montana mining camps was found murdered on the mountain south of Butte. Clark recently discovered a rich gold vein, and authorities believe the crime may be connected. Sam Lee of Hermiston arrived last evening for Christmas purchases.
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Butte
Mont
Dee
William T. Clark
Caracter
Montana
Clark
Sam Lee
Hermiston
Hampton Weds Maria Welcome in Portland Marriage
A. Hampton, a prominent local farmer, married Miss Maria Welcome in Portland last Monday evening. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents’ home and was officiated by Rev. John Bentelaw. The couple departed from Portland for a honeymoon trip to Los Angeles.
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A. Hampton
County
Portland
Maria Welcome
John Bentelaw
Los Angeles
Robbery at Horseshoe Restaurant in Astoria
Two masked men armed with guns held up the Horseshoe restaurant in Astoria Oregon early this morning. One pistol to the head of a clerk while the other opened the cash drawer and took $466. The incident occurred December 21. No arrests reported.
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Astoria
Ore
Horseshoe
Accused Robber Attempts Suicide in Portland Saloon
Portland December 21 Chris Bons one of the robbers charged with robbing a Portland saloon attempted to kill himself by banging his head against a wall, sustaining injuries but surviving.
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Portland
Chiris Bons
Langford and Flynn Ready for 24 Round Bout
Sam Langford of Boston and Jim Flynn both set for a 24 round bout tonight in San Francisco at the Coliseum. The fighters arrive eager for action as fans anticipate a decisive contest.
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San Francisco
Dee
Sam Langford
Boston
Jim Flynn
Tonigh
Carnegie Again Hits at Tariff
Andrew Carnegie testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, arguing that U S steel can be produced cheaper domestically than abroad, that no tariff is needed, and that foreigners cannot compete seriously with American manufacturers. He cited lower U.S. production costs and noted the English steel corporation pays a twenty cent per ton ore royalty.
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Washington, D. C
Andrew Carnegie
House Committees On
Ways and Means
Carnegie
America
English Steel Corporation
Glass Workers On Strike To Enforce New Scale
Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 21 Advices from the National Window Glass Workers headquarters say members quit work nationwide Saturday to enforce a new scale roughly 25 percent higher. Plants listed as having signed the new arrangement include American Window Glass Company at Pittsburg and plants at Kane Pennsylvania Singlehouse Elliott and Fredonia Kansas.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
National Window Glass Workers
Senate
Pittsburg
Kane
Singlehouse
Elliott
Fredonia
Kan
Committee names for Umatilla county legislative work
Montle Bo Gwinn named 14 men to join the general committee overseeing Umatilla county interests before the legislature. The roster includes M. B. Gwinn, T. C. Taylor, B. J. Sommerville, Dan P. Smythe, Col. F. J. McNaught, Col. H. G. Newport, D. C. Brownell, Henry Koepke of Athena, G. M. Morrison of Adams, A. B. Pearson of Freewater, N. A. Davis of Milton, J. N. Burgess of Pilot Rock, Claud Steen of Milton, G. W. Proechster of Weston, and William Daughtrey of Echo. The group will advocate for the experiment station, Weston normal school, the branch asylum, and other projects benefiting Umatilla county and eastern Oregon.
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Montle Bo Gwinn
Commercial Association
Umatilla County
M. B. Gwinn
T. C. Taylor
B. J. Sommerville
Dan P. Smythe
F. J. McNaught
H. G. Newport
D. C. Brownell
Henry Koepke
Athena
G. M. Morrison
Adams
Pearson
Freewater
N. A. Davis
Milton
J. N. Burgess
Pilot Rock
Claud Steen
G. W. Proehster
Weston
William Daughtrey
Echo
Umatilla
Weston Normal School
Branch Asylum
Oregon
Offer Made for Woolen Mill in Pendleton
Local capital joins to save the woolen mill with a plan to float a 720000 bond issue. Pendleton residents would raise 399000 while the Bishops invest 16000. Exemption from city tax for 20 years and power sewer hookups are key terms. An offer to the Judds was to be made, pending price and bond disposition.
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Wouldbe
Bishop Brothers
Judes
T.C. Taylor
Clarence Bishop
Salem
Pendleton
Pendieten
Roy T. Bishop
T. (. Taylor
Healey
Stole Toys to Spare His Little Brother
Toe Angeles Dec 21 Santa Claus filed 10 stop at the home of Filberto Mosquites age 13 during Christmas, the youth is held in the detention home on burglary charges. Fearing his brother would be forgotten, he broke a toy shop window and ran home with toys as others witnessed the theft and alerted police.
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Toe Angeles
Santa Claus
Filberto
Merry Baseball War For California
San Francisco December 21 A crisis over star and minor leagues baseball imbroglio looms tonight as a second conference convenes National Commissioner Pullman doubts a patch patching up differences and a merry baseball war next year seems likely
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San Francisco
Calif
Pullman
Man Identifies Suspect in Nevada Shooting Ambush
Ely Nev Dec 21 Amelia Bogan 15 identified Peter Gigesizich as the man who shot her and Geo Bertano Saturday night Bertano is near death from two lung wounds the girl is wounded in the thigh she refused to marry Gigesiaich who lay in ambush for her and Bertano
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Ely
Nev
Peter Gigesizich
Amelia Bogan
Geo. Bertano
Bertano
Gigesiaich
Bretano
King Otto in Bavaria Palace Cell Amid Maniacal Delirium
Berlin dated report says King Otto of Bavaria has become violently unstable, confined in a padded cell. His long standing passive idiosyncrasy has abruptly escalated into destructive mania with predictions of death near.
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Berlin
Otto
Bavaria
Better Schools Keynote at County School Board Convention
A large turnout Saturday at the courthouse featured “Better Schools” as the convention’s keynote. Directors urged the county court to raise next year’s per child levy from 7 to 10, while criticising the current athletic system and endorsing state education reforms and possible countywide school governance.
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Court
Court House
Pregent
Manuel Frighiey
E. L. Sit
Pendie«tot
Ite
Ackerman
Umatilla
Cmatilly County
Baker Shoots Bread Thief In Salt Lake Bakery
In Salt Lake on December 21 Edgar Ames, 27, a former bakery employee, was shot and mortally wounded by Albert Richardson, the bakery owner, who was guarding the stock after prior thefts. Ames left a wife and three children.
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Salt Lake
Edgar Ames
Albert Richardson
Ames
Hermiston War Looms Over City Incorporation Suit
Legal battle set to unfold in district court as challenges to Hermiston’s incorporation and the last election arise. Plaintiffs claim county judge plus commissioners acted illegally, election ballots were improper, and earlier election fraud occurred. Defendants argue the city was legally formed, with proper authorization and valid electors. Attornies Johnson Phelpa represent the state. Bartlet Slater defend the city.
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Hermiston
KR. R. Johnson
Turmoil Over Taft Burton Fight Explained By Brown
Washington December 21 The Ohio Republican split centered on Taft belief Burton misrepresented his stance in the Ohio senatorial contest Brown Ohio party chair says Taft did not oppose Burton running against his brother Charles Taft Taft grew angry over a misread remark that he was under obligation to Burton and denied the claim
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Washington
Taft
Burton
Ohio
Brown
Ohio Republican Central Committee
Charlie
Charles Taft
Strange Exhibits in Card V Card Divorce Case
In a circuit court room the stones and a 2x4 piece are exhibits in the divorce battle between W. P. Card and his wife Mrs Card. Both seek divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The case, once about a simple settlement, has become the court’s bitter dispute with injunctions and vivid accusations of cruelty from both sides.
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Circuit Court Room
Card
Mosquitoes Shun Eucalyptus Planting Idea for Chicago
Dr. Alonzo C. Tenny proposes planting eucalyptus trees in Chicago park belt to reduce mosquito annoyance near homes. He argues the trees act as a safeguard and urged adoption in the city planning discussion.
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Chicago
Alonzo C. Tenny
Deserting wife and children to be returned to Chicago
William T. Bruce, accused of deserting his wife and four children in Chicago, arrived in Seattle with another woman. A Chicago officer will take him back tonight.
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Seatle, Wash
William T. Bruce
Chicago
Seattle
Battleship Maine Sails Under Sealed Orders
Washington December 21 The battleship Maine sailed from Hampton Roads under sealed orders and has probably proceeded to Venezuelan waters according to dispatches.
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Maine
Washington, D. C
Hampton Roads
Venezuelan
Case Against Dee Matlock Delayed to Tomorrow Afternoon
The case charging Dee Matlock with selling near bear without a license did not go to trial this afternoon. The proceedings were continued until tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
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Dee Matlock
Girls Will Play Basketball Tonight at High School
Ruth Gibson and Lucile Ra will lead the P or the academy girls in a basketball game in the high school assembly room this evening at 8 o clock. Players include Blanche Pendleton Whittemore Mamie Rogers Jeane Anderson Sadie Young Florence Leligh Anna Topp with guards, centers, and officials listed as Messrs Potter and Greenwald of the high school and academy teams.
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Ruth Gibson
Lucile Ra
Der
Academy
Ers
Blanche Pendleton
Whittemore
Mamile Rogers
Jeane Anderson
Sadie
Florence Leligh
Anna Topp
Messrs
Potter
Greenwald
Gertrude
Jordan
Daisy McPherson
Nona Johnson
Eunice Vogel
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