Christmas Gifts Sharing Plan Gains Popular Support
Widespread praise for the profit sharing plan adopted by large firms, including Crane Co, seen as benefiting up to 8000 employees with shares of profits. Other banks and brokerages adopt similar schemes inspired by Toledo’s Golden Rule Jones, though some oppose the plan citing independence concerns.
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Association
Yarry
Congress to probe Governors Island scandal report
Washington reports that Congress will investigate a Governors Island New York scandal. A special civilian committee says officials misappropriated about 37000 of 40000 allotted for enlisted men, funding officer club and a nonfunctional reading room.
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Sheep Slaughter Sparks Range War in Clarke Fork Valley
A cattleman and sheepman clash reports say cattlemen killed about 600 sheep near Clarke Park river south of Bridger. Armed riders drove herders away, drove some sheep off cliffs, and shot others, amid a broad range war over territory and grazing.
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Patid and Goliath in City Jiu Jitsu Exhibition
A chaotic street demonstration in New York features five police officers facing a Japanese jiu jitsu expert amid improvised defense drills. The event centers on a strong man and amateur champion as he grapples with the diminutive opponent, with multiple officers attempting to screen and restrain him, ending in a display of force and counter moves.
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Pion
Bower
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Wetehe
Hebeman
Ajax
Sunner
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Christmas Hunger Relief Distributed by Salvation Army Corps
The Salvation Army Corps fed 90 people with Christmas dinners intended for 100, plus other gifts distributed on the day. Descriptions note volunteers worked to reach the needy. boxes were filled with wholesome food providing more than enough for four people each.
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Salvation Army Corps
Rumor of Czar's Assassination Denied by Institutions
A circulating report claimed the Czar had been assassinated. The foreign office and the Russian embassy denied the claim, noting the message originated with Cresit Lionnaise Banque de Paris. The rumor spread despite official denials.
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Dec
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Foreign Office
Cresit Lionnaise Banque de Paris
Poles Riots Rise as Russian Mobilization Sparks Uprising
Riots by Polish women in Cracow and Lodz halt trains with 200 reservists bound for mobilization. Russians push to recruit as opposition swells across Polish cities. Authorities deploy doubled forces to curb unrest and prevent a broader revolt.
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Lodz
Polis
Million Japs in Reserve Strain War-Finance Rumor
Tokyo reports a new army for Field Marshal Oyama, over 60 000 troops aboard 20 transports ready to land at Dalny. Estimates vary on available manpower with up to 1 000 000 potential recruits, though 500 000 is cited as a mob cap amid strong patriotic volunteering. In Rome and Washington notes, Togo plans in Tokyo and Panama Canal money law queries surface.
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Gyan
Collision disrupts Japanese steamers and British warship
A collision near Shanghai between the British warship Sphi genie and four Japanese steamers including the Tale Maru injured the Ts Valmont and the crew. Reports say several sailors are feared dead as fire insurance concerns surface amid the chaos.
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Valmont
Shanghai
Sphigenie
Typhus of terror grips Goldfield mining camp in Nevada
At Goldfield Nevada a 10 day freight embargo crippled supplies worsening diphtheria smallpox and pneumonia outbreaks. Conditions are dire with tents, coffins scarce and deaths rising as desperate residents endure cold winds and blocked aid while authorities fear stock losses and possible unrest.
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Jury resumes probe into land frauds with senator's request
The jury investigating land frauds opened this morning as Senator Mitchell asked to be informed of the charges, the strength of the government’s evidence, and names of witnesses involved. Assistant Attorney General Honey called the request extraordinary and remarkable and said Mitchell would receive the same privileges as other citizens.
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Water Supply Restored After Forest Reserve Issue
Water is flowing again in Baker City after government allowed cross forest reserve access near the city following a temporary drought. City officials sought permission to cross the reserve and, after consultation with the forest ranger, the supply was reconnected. The move came amid a prior suspension of water to the city.
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Becawee
Mroure
Weston Normal Prospects Bright in Willamette Valley
Weston Normal prospects show strong legislative support for a 956,000 request over two years to cover maintenance 25,000 for a dormitory and 30 000 for new buildings plus related improvements. President French reports favorable reception from Willamette Valley lawmakers and compares Weston to Monmouth and Prairie normals. Also notes real estate transfers and a preliminary murder charge hearing set for Thursday.
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Board of Regents
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Weston Normal
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Willamvile Valley
Oregon
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Westen Normal
Weeton
Prenely Feele
Normal
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Praln Normal
Monmouth School
Werton
Fatal Drinkers and Murder in Umatilla Region
Local reports detail a string of alcohol related tragedies among Umatilla Indians near Pendleton. Hin Hitelews body was found in a tepee with an empty Pendleton bottle. Five Crowe previously died by drunken exposure. The era’s whiskey violence ties to a murder case in which Anna Edna, a medicine woman, was killed by poisoned alcohol.
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Pendleton
Anna Fani
Umatilla
Freseo
Lown
Crowe
Tacarente
Anna Edna
Columbia George
Téy-toy
Theo
Rene
Peper
Baker County Seeks New District Division Bill
Proposition to split the Eighth judicial district and form a new district by moving Baker County from the current Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties, leaving Colton and Wallowa in the old district. Rep Rand of Baker County intends to introduce the measure at the coming session, but previous efforts failed. Leading attorneys expect support for creating another district comprising Heber County if needed, with little state opposition anticipated.
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Mate Henwtor John Ll. Rand
Maker County
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Unio
Wallowa
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Wallowe
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Heber
Tragic House Fire Kills Six Year Old Cain Morne Do Drath
A fire in Crooked river near Himrock destroyed a house owned by Job Hanty. Six year old Cain Morne Do Drath died after the candle left burning while siblings slept. Neighbors discuss memorials and plans for a rabbit drive as winter weather improves.
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Hethe
Killing and Pillaging in Village Near Legalissa
A report from near Legalissa describes a raid with killings and pillaging. Twenty seven villagers are mentioned alongside a Greek group and two Bulgar iae reportedly involved in the attack. Further details are unclear due to garbled text.
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