Rebels Lose Strong City in Mexican War Debacle
Reports from Galveston dated December 30 confirm that Malo Paso, the rebels stronghold, has fallen to federalists and General Gibran is dead. Federalists pursue dispersing insurgents who fled to the mountains as Luque Navarro forces link up. Officials say the first stage of the western Chihuahua insurrection is over and rebels have split into small bands.
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Diaz
Cordolm
Galveston
Texas
Malo Paso
Mexico
Gibran
Luques
Navarro
Mal Paso Canyon
Chihuahus
Luque
Pedernalee
Guerrero
Merida
Yucatan
Tabasco
Chiapas
Aar
Salamanca
Chiapis
Chihuahua
Pedernales
Whole Villages Leveled in Elis Greece
Athens Greece Dec 30 Whole villages in Elis province have been leveled by yesterday's earthquake and many were killed. Telegraph lines are prostrated and only scattered details reach this city. Initial reports indicate heavy damage in small towns while cities largely escaped demolition.
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Athens
Greece
Elis
Two railroad workers killed and injured in Chehalis collision
One brakeman M. Hanley was killed and another brakeman J. B. McMillan injured in a rear end crash between an extra and a freight train near Chehalis Washington. Hanley died beneath a wheel after being knocked from a car. An inquest is set for this afternoon. Hanley leaves a widow and daughter in Elma.
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Chehalis
Wash
Des
M. Hanley
Ang J. B. McMillan
Hanley
Elma
Local Judgeship in Oregon Hangs on Political Moves
Salem reports a shaky successor for Judge H. J. Bean with Governor Benson seeking John P. Winter while other political factions back G. W. Pyrerpe. If Governor Benton had served, Winter would likely take office January 1, but current maneuvering leaves the outcome uncertain.
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Salem
Ore
Capitol
H. J. Bean
Benson
John P. Winter
G. W. Pyrerpe
Benton
Chamberlain
Senate
Judge Bean
Winter
Oregon Surpasses Nevada In Population Density Listing
Washington reports census density figures showing Rhode Island at 508.5 persons per square mile and Nevada at 0.7. Oregon stands below Washington with several persons per mile, while states like Montana New Mexico Idaho Utah and others remain under 10. The article also notes growth in density for Washington Idaho Oklahoma and others over the past decade.
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Rhode Island
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Massaachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Delaware
Illinois
Wyoming
Arizona
Montana
New Mexico
Idaho
Utah
South Dakota
Colorado
North Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
California
Oklahoma
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
South Carolina
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Laying of Rails on Rebuilt Road to Start Soon
The W O R N announces the last phase of a 1.25 million improvement project between the city and Yonkum. Rails are delivered and laying will begin immediately, with North Coast trains planned to run between North Yakima and Attalla after the new year. The route new tunnel and grade may not be in service until spring as officials ensure readiness.
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Yonkum
Portland
T. FP. O'Brien
North Coast Road
North
Yakima
Attalla
Harriman
Inga
Coo
Plan 10 End Long Dispute Broached by Board of Managers
Commercial association managers convened at their first luncheon in months to discuss road plans and a potential city improvement district. A compromise with the O W R N company might close Aura and Lilleth streets to aid yard grounds, with traffic moves and street improvements proposed. A Tuttle law briefing and future talks with city officials were planned, including involvement in a rate case and district charter amendments.
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Commercial Association Board
Commercial Association
Aura
Lilleth
Webb Street
Standard OU
County Court
Smithis
Pendleton
Baker City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Messrs
Charles Bond
Harry Gray
W. E. Brock
W. L. Thompson
West Umatilla Extension Debate Shapes Hermiston Irrigation
Hermiston Oregon December report notes the US government has allocated 325000 dollars to complete the Umatilla irrigation project, though engineers rejected the west side extension. Locals split on benefits and costs, with plans for about 6000 acres of marginal land near Hermiston to be irrigated if the main project proceeds. The piece discusses funding, land valuation, and potential effect on the county’s wealth and population.
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Hermiston, Ore
United States
Umatilla
Hermiston
Army
West Side
Oregon
Oclitzone
Bennett
Urmatilla
Cold Springs
Peace Ends Longest Tong War in U S History
New York peace treaty between Chinese Tongs of the United States was sealed with officials of the Chinese legation and leaders of the Four Brothers and On Leongs. The pact extends nationwide and mandates police involvement for murders, replacing tong wars with monetary penalties and restraint.
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New York
United States
Washington
Four Brothers
San Francisco
Uncle of former Texas Leaguer gives Christmas gift
James Fernandez, once a Texas League player and now a policeman, received a Christmas gift of $10,000 from Eugene S. Scales known as "Cotton King" in Fort Smith Oregon. Fernandez is Scales’ nephew.
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Fort Smith, Ork
James Fernandez
Eugene 8S
Scales
Cotton King
Fernandez
Arch Hoxsey Flies Over Mount Wilson Record Flight
Arch Hoxsey topped Mount Wilson at 10 005 feet in his Wright biplane amid ideal conditions. He flew 4 200 feet above the crest, completing the ascent in 1 hour 28 minutes, with observers noting military transport implications for mountain crossings. News reached Los Angeles Aviation Field from the Carnegie solar observatory.
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Aviation Field
Los Angeles
Arch Hoxsey
Mount Wilson
Pasadena
Orange Belt
Vernon Boller
Hoxey
Boller
Critie
Fort Whipple
Artin
Alpe
Hoxsey
Carnegie Solar Observatory
Aviator Tadateau Breaks Michigan Prize Record
Parle December reports Tadateau flies 75 miles in seven hours and forty minutes to set a new Mich elin prize record of 4000 dollars. At 28 20 this afternoon he remained airborne chasing the eight hour sixteen minute Farman duration mark, having ascended at 7 20 this morning.
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Parle
Tadateau
Henry Farman
Whole Township Without Voters in Ohio
West Union Ohio Dec 36 With every voter in Jefferson township Adams county disfranchised for five years for selling votes residents face a void in electing officers. If indictments keep rising, other townships may share the issue. Judge Blair to consider temporary government until disenfranchisement ends or new voters arrive as over 1000 indicted, most pleading guilty.
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West Union
Ohio
Jefferson Township
Adams County
Blair
Mystery marks Manila situation report on spies
In Manila on December 30 secrecy cloaks an investigation into Japanese activity in the Philippines. Civil authorities are no longer asked to aid as officials guard movements at Corrigedor Island where spies were found with fortification maps. Conflicting reports have emerged about findings and a wireless operator departed.
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Manila
Philippines
Corrigedor Island
Dhty
Oldfield and Jeffries Escape Death in Car Crash
Barney Oldfield and James Jeffries narrowly escaped serious harm when Oldfield’s Knox car lost a connecting rod, veered into a ditch, and was at forty miles per hour. They were thrown from the vehicle but suffered only minor injuries on a planned hunting trip in San Diego, California.
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San Diego
Calif
Barney Oldfield
James Jeffries
Oldfield
Knox
England May Prosecute Standard Oil Company
London Truth urges government action to sue Standard Oil and its subsidiaries the Vacuum Oil Co and the American Oil Co for evading income taxes. The paper argues the firms conceal earnings to avoid tax and calls for a suit to force disclosure and tax collection.
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England
Standard Oil Company
London
Standard Oil
London Truth
American Ol Company
Vacuum Oil Co
Truth
Sixteen Atlantic ships form attacking enemy in grand war game
Sixteen battleships from the Atlantic fleet left Hampton Roads forming the enemy in the navy’s most extensive war game. A seven-ship scout fleet defends the coast while the enemy’s location stays secret under Rear-Admiral Schroeder. The exercise tests wireless adaptability with coded signals and aims to mislead defenders until sighted. Admiral Stanton leads the home fleet en route to Guantanamo for winter target practice.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Guantanamo
Schroeder
Stanton
Admiral Stanton
Guantanano
Navy Department
Wealthy brothers murdered and burned in Ohio house fire
Portsmouth Ohio police report two wealthy bachelor brothers Minor and Oliver Pratt were murdered and their bodies burned in the destruction of their house. Sheriff’s investigators say arrests are expected within hours as details emerge from the scene.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Minor
Oliver Pratt
Mrs Eddy Will Rise From Tomb Disputed by Church
Boston report says Mrs Augusta Stetson claimed Mrs Eddy would rise from the dead but Alfred Farlow and Eugene Cox of the Christian Science church dismiss the remarks as speculation and contrary to church teachings. News notes internal disagreement over Stetson statement and possible public reaction.
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Boston
Mass
Eddy
Augusta Stetson
Christian Science Church
Alfred Farlow
Publiity Board
Stetson
Vernon Expects Local Cowboys To Lead Bull-Dogging Show
Vernon, famed for last fall’s Roundup bull dogging, will share the act with a number of home grown cowboys. Clarence Adams, a bucking contest entrant visiting from Ukiah, says the event will feature several bull-doggers who practice daily and will not rely on outsiders. Roundup organizers plan to add thrills with this exhibition style contest.
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Buffalo
Vernon
Clarence Adams
Ukiah
Cheyenne
Adams
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