Chicago Stockyards Fire Kills Ten Firemen at Nelson Morris Warehouse
A massive ammonia tank explosion at the Nelson Morris warehouse in Chicago Union Stockyards fatally traps ten firemen and injures many. Chief Horan, Burrows, Collins, and other officers are reported among the dead as crews battle flames from multiple sources including a sprawling four story structure and a large tallow house. The blaze, driven by shifting winds, threatens surrounding districts and stalls rescue efforts as casualties mount and missing firefighters are feared dead.
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Horan
Burroughs
Collins
Doyle
Fite Gerald
Strum Truckman Crane
William Wibber
George Muraweki
Stephen Lane
Chicago, T
Nelson Morrlé Company
Union
Chicago Fire Department
Burrows
Lieunant
Gerald
Gremay
Fuchs
Berenan
Dennis
Berkery
English Officers Convicted of Spying in Germany
In Leipzic on December 22 Captain Bernard Trench and Lieutenant Vivian Bandon of the English army were found guilty of spying on German fortifications at Bokrum. They admitted sketching fortifications and passing drawings to British officials. Sentenced to four years, the case may provoke diplomatic tensions between Germany and Great Britain. no appeal remains. The prisoners remained calm, offered willingness to suffer for their country, and were defended by Sir William Bull MP. Also noted are attendees from Umatilla for an Oregon Glee Club concert.
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Leipsic
Germany
Bernard Trench
Vivian Bandon
Bokrum
Great Britain
William Bull
Skirmish at Davao River Leaves Soldier Dead
Private Holt was killed and two soldiers wounded in a sharp clash between the Manabos and Baslaman tribes and the third infantry at Davao river today. The natives retreated after several were killed.
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Manila
Holt
Davao River
Deposed King Plans World Tour to Regain Throne
Manuel, the deposed king of Portugal, after lecturing at Oxford, will tour the world. He will visit Australia, Africa, Canada, the United States and the Far East without seeking a degree. He intends to equip himself for a possible throne restoration and believes he may regain his crown.
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London
Eng
Manuel
Portugal
Oxford
Australia
Africa
Canada
United States
Far East
Mauretania Aims to Break London Roundtrip Record
London report says the Cunard liner Mauretania is speeding toward London to set a new London to London roundtrip record. At current pace she would reach Fishguard around 10 tonight, completing the journey in 11 days 14 hours 7 minutes since departure.
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London
Eng
Mauretania
Fishfuard
Turkey and Italy on Verge of War Entry
London December 22 The Pall Mall Gazette reports Italy preparing an army corps for Tripoli amid worsening relations with Turkey. The dispatch notes strategic tensions and possible hostilities, outlining Italy's movement and the broader Mediterranean stakes.
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Turkey
Italy
London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Tripoli
Senator Aldrich Resting Easy After Operation
New York December 22 Authorities at Roosevelt hospital said Senator Aldrich is resting easily after an operation. He will stay at the hospital for at least a week.
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Aldrich
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Miss Lewell Arrives in Pendleton for Holidays
Miss Margaret Lewell, a Pacific University student, arrived in Pendleton this morning to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Lewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lewell
Pacific University
Pendleton
Mra
Stephen A. Lewell
Dismissal of Oregon land fraud indictments by Judge Wolverton
United States Judge Wolverton dismissed all indictments in the Oregon land fraud cases this afternoon at the request of Special Prosecutor Francis J. Heney, leaving one against John Williamson who sought trial. Former Congressman Hinger Hermann was among those whose charges were dropped. The long running cases end here.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Wolverton
Francis J. Heney
Oregon
John Williamson
Hinger Hermann
Mine Disaster in Pretoria Claims 235 Lives in England
Officials of a mining company announced 235 dead after a Pretoria mine explosion and fire near Manchester on December 22 1922. Eleven miners escaped as poisonous gas halted rescuers, and a second mine with 700 workers faced danger until 400 could be reached.
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Manchester
England
Pretoria
Taft urged to provide forest fire protection
Washington December 22. The conservation association representing Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and California adopted resolutions urging President Taft to secure a larger forest service appropriation to insure protection from fires. Miss Helen Gilbert visits Pendleton from Pilot Rock. Kenneth Cooper of the Bowman hotel leaves for Portland May to spend Christmas with friends.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Forest Service
The
Conservation Association
Oregon
Washington
Ioalia
Montank
Californis
Helen Gilbert
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Kenneth Cooper
Bowman Hotel
Portland
Christmas giving germ costs ninety million
Washington, D. C. on December 22 Victor Olmsten, head of the bureau of statistics, estimated the Christmas giving germ will cost the American people 90 million dollars this year. Not more than half the people are giving presents costing money. many are unable to buy. The estimated average children's expenditure is fifty cents.
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Washington, D. C
Victor Olmsten
Bureau of Statistics
Lucky ones named Nolte and Medernach refused saloon licenses
Pendleton council provisionally approved licenses for a dozen applicants to sell beer under a new regulating license. Four saloon licenses were denied, including Antone Nolte and David Medernach, surprising many as Nolte had prepared his barroom and shipped liquor. Remaining licenses cover several hotel and theater districts.
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Pendleton
Council
W. G. Bogart
Antone Kraft
W. A. Brown
William W. Hoch
Martin Anderson
Herman Peters
George Darveau
Paul Hemmelgarn
Henry J. Latourelle
3. H. Taylor
Alfred Fotinelter
JH. FL Peters
Citt
Tallman Einz Company
F. J. Donaldson
Gus la Fontaine
Belnge Antone Nolte
David Jordan
J P. Medernach
Chris F. Stricker
Nolte
Medeernach
Main Street
Brown and
Darveau
St. George
William W. Hoeh
Taylor Hardware
Columbia
Bond Bros
Paul Hemmelgiin
Orpheum Theater
State
Alfred Schneiter
H. I. Peters
To Fix New Basis of Representation in Congress
Washington December 22 The census committee chairman Crumpacker says a new basis of representation is almost certain this session. A bill based on the new census would set the total members of Congress at four hundred. Crumpacker and Clark discussed the measure at length.
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Whahington
D. C
Congress
Crumpacker
Souree
Clark
Philadelphia Firemen and Policemen Die Beneath Ruins
An immense Quaker City blaze at the De Friedlans Leather factory killed sixteen firemen and one policeman, with many others missing or injured. Cold weather froze hoses and delayed rescue as crews worked to recover bodies from the collapsed south and north walls. Authorities suspect an incendiary origin and expect days of debris removal before all remains are recovered.
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Philadelphia
de Friedlans
Tce
Quaker City
Demurrers Filed In Coe Furnish Case
Attorney Col J H Raley filed demurrers to Dr H W Coe’s complaint seeking 1 4 million damages from W J Furnish et al in Multnomah County Circuit Court The demurrers aim to strike out portions of the complaint and will be argued next week Until ruling is made no formal answer will be filed in Portland court
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W. J. Furnish and
Portland
Coe
Col, Raley
Two Men Arrested In Times Dynamiting Case
Oakland detectives disclosed two men are under arrest in the Oakland jail in connection with the Times dynamiting explosion. The prisoners are said to be Lawrence Conk and John Dwyer, and they were arrested yesterday.
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Oakland
Cal
Lawrence Conk
Johm Dwyer
Big Railroad Strike May Be Averted
Chicago December 22 A long conference between Commissioner Neill and locomotive engineers’ representatives is seen as foreshadowing a peaceful settlement of the threatened strike. Railroad managers are believed to have granted concessions, though specific details are not yet known.
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Chicago
Neill
Student Miss Lewll Evans Returns From Blensbers
Miss Lewll Evans daughter of Rev and Mrs Nathan Evans of this city returns this morning from Blensbers Washington where she is attending the state normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewll Evans
Nathan Evans
Blensbers, Wash
State Normal School
Famine Claims Hundreds in China Amid Floods
Victoria B C December 22 heavy loss of life from floods and a severe famine in Anhui province affecting two and a half million people following crop flooding. Hundreds are dead of starvation and more are dying daily. Thousands may die this winter. Efforts to secure aid from famine relief committees are under way with a call for funds to be issued in the United States.
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Victoria
B.C
Anhui
China
Orient
Eifforte
Aja
United States
Slusher Family Holiday Visit Arrives for Christmas
Date Slusher arrived from California this morning and will be hosted by his brother W. A. Slusher. Their mother Mr William Slusher and sister Miss Edith Slusher will travel from Portland to spend the holidays here.
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Date Slusher
California
W. A. Slusher
Mr William Slusher
Edith Slusher
Portland
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Chigago
Nelson Morris Meat Company
Pire
Fire Department
Henry Means
Hazel Means
Umatilla
Oregon Glee Club
Philippines
America
Nolte and
Medernach
Council Liberal
Great Leather Factory
Robert Stewart
Charles Bill
William Hoffman
Fred Calbreth
Frank Carroll
Howard Bartlett
Charles Didelman
Harry Bartlett
Kilpatrick
Birchmayer
John Collins
Thomas Enpwistle
Charles McConnell
George Machinisky
Lamiley
Coe-Furnish
Cecil Grace
Dover
English Channel
Calais
Hoe
Sopwoth
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