RAILROAD PLAN SEEN TO OMIT COYOTE-ECHO CUTOFF
Reporters cite a theory that the C W R N company will straighten tracks from Stanfield to Umatilla and abandon the Coyote-Echo cutoff as government information indicates a west extension to the Umatilla project will flood meadows above Stanfield. Some doubt the cutoff will be dropped.
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Coyote Echo
Stanfield
Amatiila
Umatilla
Fourveyors
Termiston
Awale
Hermiston
Chinese President to Be Elected Tomorrow
Tokyo dispatch reports that rebels intend to elect Sun as president on Wednesday if Premier Yuan does not grant demands for a reprieve. Wu Tang Fang and other officials are angered by Yuan’s lack of response, with the republic’s capital at Nanking in focus.
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West End
Stanfield-Timatina
E. P. Nord
Hermiston Commercial Club
Portland
Pendleton
Railroid Company
Tokio
Japan
Shanghai
Yuan
Pr Sun
Patalle
Nanking
Wu Tang Fang
Taft eases Panama rules to allow Christian Science
President Taft issued an executive order amending Panama canal zone medical regulations to permit Christian Science practice starting January 1. The amendment preserves religious ministrations by mental or spiritual means without drugs and ends prior penalties for practicing medicine or using the title Doctor without authority, seen as a victory for Christian Scientists nationwide.
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Washington, D
Taft
Panama Canal Zone
California Frost Damages Southern California Orange Crop
Thousands of dollars in damage reported as a heavy frost struck last night across southern California affecting the orange crop. Weather records note unusually cold conditions in the region, with growers assessing losses and potential impact on late-season yields.
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California
Trost
Los Angeles
Cali
Judge Lowell urges local historical society in Umatilla county
Judge Stephen A. Lowell, a state historical society member, calls on Pendleton merchants and civic groups to lead formation of a local historical society. He cites the need to study early Umatilla County history and preserve it before pioneer secrets fade. He suggests a January 7 centennial gathering marking Astor party arrival near Pendleton and notes Baker County plans.
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Stephen A. Lowell
State Historical Society
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla
Lowell Euggest
Commercial Association
Lowell
Oregonian
WIM
Commer Cal Association
Andh
Astor Party
Wilson Price Hunt
Pendleton
Baker County
Powder River
Hunt
Grand Rende
Irving
Astoria
Meacham
Wenaha Springs
Umatilla Valley
Cayute
Indian Agency
Trant
Supples
John Jacob Astor
Umathia
Neepocthcally
Portland Officials Move Toward Hermiston Extension Meetings
A special board from the Reclamation Service will visit Hermiston and possibly Pendleton in January to consider the West Umatilla Extension. The five members include A. P. Davis and D. C. Henry, with hearings open to all interested parties as the department weighs the project’s future.
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West Extension
E. G. Hopson
Portland
Hermiston
Pendleton
A. P. Davis
Reclamation Services
D. C. Henry
EF. G. Hopson
H. D. Newell
P. Morton
West Umatilla
East Oregonian
Department
Hopson
Flo
Washington
Oregon Journal
Ieag
Secretary of the Interior
Umathia
Oregon
D.C. Henry
E.G. Horton
HA. D. Newell
Reyes Revolt Fails as Reyes Surrenders to Treviño
Mexico City December 26 General Reyes who plotted against President Madero surrendered in Lancris and will be tried in this city. He faces trial for neutrality law violations in the United States. Madero pledges mercy where possible while predicting peace once Reyes is removed, marking the end of a major challenge to his government.
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London
Eng
Fpersia
Tabriz
Marshal Law
Teheran
Morgan Shuster
Persia
Shuster
Athy
Seiben
Teheran Wispatchus
Uniens
Mexico City
Madero
Reyes
Mexico
United States
Lancras
Trevine
Ttia
Sailors Protest After Ejection Over Uniforms
Three dozen sailors were ejected from four Los Angeles dance halls for wearing Uncle Sam uniforms and announced plans to protest to the Navy Department under the law prohibiting public amusement places from excluding sailors due to their uniforms.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Uncle Sam
Navy Department
Cie
Ambition Behind Italian Move On Tripoli and Cyrenaica
Rome dispatch outlines Italy s motives for annexing Tripoli and Cyrenaica. It cites colonial expansion aims, emigrant management, and safeguarding Italian capital investments as driving forces behind the occupation.
La Follette heads to Ohio with GOP rivals in small towns
Cleveland December 26. While Senator La Follette campaigns this week in Ohio, opponents Offord Pinchot and Senators Clann and Poindexter will speak to smaller Ohio towns to challenge him.
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Pollette Tlas
Cleveland
la Follette
Ohio
Offord Pinechot
Clann and
Poindexter
Dynamite Plot Reported Against Mills in Pennsylvania
Police probe a vast plot to destroy mills in Monessen and Mills towns near Monessen, Pa. where 8000 workers are employed. George Bridges was arrested after detectives found 72 sticks of dynamite in a suitcase. Non union workers had sought higher wages. the AFL supported their cause. Bridges denied involvement and claimed intoxication.
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Pullice
Moneshen
Milltown
Tere
Mille
George Bridges
American Federation of Labor
Bridges
Burglary Nets Christmas Gifts for Earles
A burglar ransacked Mr. and Mrs. Fred Earle’s home at 201 East Alta Street last evening, stealing a silver toilet set and clothing. Local officers received a description and arrested a suspect this morning after relaying details to neighboring towns. he wore some stolen items and had most of the plunder. Sheriff Taylor planned to transport the suspect back tonight.
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Fred Earle
la Grande
Earle
East Alta Street
Marshall Spell
Canvercoat
Mr. Erle
Taylor
Senator La Follette Plans Westward Tour to Win Nomination
United States Senator La Follette of Wisconsin departs for a Midwest tour to build support for the Republican presidential nomination. He will visit Ohio and the middlewestern states, with Michigan stops next week and a return to Washington planned for January.
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Washington
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Timness
Veeder Says He With Louis Swift Or minived Packers
Veeder claims involvement with Louis Swift and a group called minived Packers while Pool-Armour did not attend meetings. Bat was represented at sessions amid the dispute.
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Veeder
Louis Swift
Packers
Armour
Judge Rules Immunity Bath Decision Must Not Block Evidence
Chicago December 26 Judge Carpenter denied the Humphreys immunity bath ruling of 1900. He held the government may introduce evidence of all acts by the defendants prior to the indictments. The decision increases the likelihood of conviction for the packers.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Chicago meat packers object to pre 1905 evidence in conspiracy trial
In Chicago ten meat packers defend against a criminal conspiracy case by invoking an immunity bath ruling. They object to any pre 1905 evidence and seek immunity for several individuals tied to the Humphries decision. Judge Carpenter had jurors excluded during motions as discussions continued. Witnesses include Arthur Weesler and Veeder detailing Swift partnership to Swift Corporation and the National Packing company formation.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Tilden, Francis, Fowler and Heymen
Commissioner of Corporations
Humphries
Carpenter
Miller
Arthur Weesler
Trust
Swift Partnership
Swift Corporaton
National Packing Company
Ment ‘Trust
Veeder
Louis Swift
Pickers' Powe
J. Ogden Armour
Armour
Meyers
Austria Starts War in Balkans Sparks Refugee Reports
From Sofi4 Bulgaria December 26 refugees describe bomb outrages at Ishtib on December 4 where two Turkish functionaries were killed. Moslem mobs attacked Bulgarians, 180 were killed or wounded, homes looted. Turkish troops joined the mob and bayoneted Bulgarians in several towns. Authorities blame Austria for initiating the conflict.
Pendleton Sees Strong Christmas Trade Despite Dull Season
Local merchants report good Christmas sales in Pendleton with many stores having well displayed goods and strong advertising. Jewelers boosted efforts, while some lines suffered dullness from sellers not actively pursuing business. mail order competition routes remaining steady as December totals trend near last year.
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Pendleton
Ths
Coast
Middle West
Harry Rees
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