Treaty row on Baker bill risks Japan talks
Washington Feb 5 An agreement limited anti-Japanese legislation for now was reached at a secret meeting with Secretary Bryan and the House immigration committee. Bryan urged the group to curb Asiatic exclusion agitation to protect talks for a new treaty with Japan, saying action would imperil negotiations. He blamed California and western papers for the anti-Japanese clamor and noted Baker and Hayes Boeth faced challenges in convincing lawmakers to delay action. The committee adjourned to meet again next Thursday.
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Baker
Bryan
Washington
House
House Immigration Committee
Congress
Japan
California
Western
Hayes
Stamship
Alaskan
Wea
Mohena
Huerta
William Rockwell
Richard Ford
Mermans
Pendleton Man May Face Perjury Trial in Portland
Pendleton pawnshop keeper Jim Dupuis may face a perjury trial after a Portland grand jury investigates the Columbia George murder case. Witnesses from the reservation and Pendleton answered subpoenas. Testimony tied to Dupuis's store day of the murder sparked potential bootlegging charges and questions about his earlier testimony.
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Jim Dupuis
Grand Jury
Portland
Case Se
Columbia
Columbia George
Cottonwood Street
Federal Grand Jury
Reservation
Pendleton
Andy Barnhart
Dupuls
Hanor
Dupuis
Hie Ehop
Tacal
B. McDill
North Side Sewer
Pixler
Opie
Sing Hosan
Bennett
Man
Investi
Theodore Proclaims Self Haiti President
Washington Feb 5 General Theodore proclaimed himself president of Haiti today and named his cabinet. The wireless message was sent from Captain Bostwick aboard the cruiser Nashville at Cape Haiten.
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Washington
Theodore
Haiti
Bostwick
Nashville
Cape Haiten
Council Refuses Probe Into Water Board Members
City officials refuse to act on Judge Lowell's petition seeking investigation of Marion Jack Will Moore and Dr J A Best for eligibility on the Pendleton water commission. City Attorney says the matter concerns individuals and should be funded by those with interest. council defers, referring communication to the city attorney.
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Council
Water Board
Charles A. Carter
8. A. Lowell
Marion Jack
Will Moore
J. A. Best
Water Commission
Lowell
City of
Pendleton
Stephen A. Lowell
Immigration Bill Passes House Retains Literacy Test
The Burrnett immigration bill, requiring an English or other language literacy test for new entrants, passed the House 241 to 126. Amendments excluding Asiatic immigrants were rejected 140 to 239, with debates and a history of vetoes by Taft and Cleveland looming. Supporters expect Senate passage.
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Washington
United States
House
Yeaterday
Senate
Taft
Cleveland
Pendleton Creates Semi Paid Fire Dept Disbands Volunteers
Pendleton Oregon city council approves disbanding the volunteer fire department and creating a three unit semi paid force led by a salaried chief. The plan includes eight men at night, two paid chiefs, and reorganized companies with drill and headquarters duties. Continuous upgrades follow the new fire alarm system and one auto chemical truck.
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Pendleton
Central Station
Ore
Oregon
Cauae
Ies
Rebels Secure Aid of Trusts In Mexican Conflict
In Mexico City on February 6 Foreign Minister Modena alleged that U.S. trusts aid the rebels with arms and money as the embargo is lifted. Wilson’s domestic fight with trusts is said to backfire by empowering rebels. Huerta tightens order in the capital amid Torreon and Tampico concerns. Villa's Juarez return signals planned Torreon battle next week. Federal garrison noted at about 60 men.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Modena
Cfil
Wilson
Monena
Torreon
Tampico
Presidente
Juarez
Villa
Immigration bill passes house retains literacy test
In a sweeping action the House approves the immigration bill preserving the literacy test feature amid broader reform. The measure signals a cautious approach to immigration policy as debate settles and related provisions gain final assent.
McDill Resigns as Umatilla County Poor Farm Head
Joseph B McDill superintendent of the Umatilla county poor farm and hospital for fifteen years today tendered his resignation to the county court to take effect on March 15 The written resignation cites business burdens as the reason and no successor has yet been named The regime has faced mixed grand jury reports and public scrutiny with no prior warning of this move
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Joseph G. Mpdill
Plage
Umatilla County
Farne
Joseph B. McDill
Uhre
pfcDl
Larsonal Business
McDill
Rouwally
Cold Wave Predicted As Pendleton Feels Frost
Weather prognosticator warns of a cold wave in the northwest with Pendleton near zero tonight. Snow began last evening, dropping about an inch. Other communities report colder readings as Baker hits minus two and La Grande nears minus.
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Zeather
Neve Hg
Northwest
Pendleton
Baker
la Grande
Diggs Hears Girl Tell Story Of Attack
In San Francisco on February 5 Maury Dizge faced a statutory offense charge against Ida Pearring 17 in Judge Crist's court as the girl testified. Walter Gill can was also present on the same charge. The witness said Dizge was the sole attacker though Gilligan and Florian Fisher faced similar accusations with Fisher released on own recognizance.
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San Francisco
Maury Dizge
Ida Pearring
Guy Biddinger Suggested as NYC Chief of Detectives
Feb. 5 report says Guy Biddinger, assistant general manager of the Burns Detective Agency and head of the bureau of criminal investigation, was chosen by Mayor Mitchel for second deputy police commissioner and chief of the detective bureau. If appointed, he would lead the world’s largest detective force outside Scotland Yard and oversee its reconstruction after two years of demoralization. Biddinger, born 1875 in Cincinnati, rose through Chicago police ranks, joined Burns in 4 years ago, and played key roles in the McNamara case and related investigations including Darrow bribery trial and Atlantic City aldermen bribery.
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New York
Guy Biddinger
Burns Detective Agency
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Mitchel
Biddinger
Scotland Yard
William J. Burns
McNamara
Raymond J. Burns
Detroit
J . McNamara
J. B. McNamara
Los Angeles
Burns
Cincinnati
Chicago
Harrison
Civil Service
Burns Agency
Mcnhamaras
Clarence 8
Darrow
West Virginia
Goff
United States Senate
Atlantic City
Union Pacific plans $6 million Oregon Washington road improvements
Portland reports the Union Pacific System directors have authorized between five and a half and six million dollars for general improvements on the O W R N lines in Oregon and Washington. President Farrell announced the plan after returning from New York. Funds cover existing lines and an extension of the Central Oregon Line westward from Yale, excluding prospective new routes.
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Portland
Ore
Union Pacific
Farrell
New York
Oregon
Washington
Yale
AP probe under Sherman law urged by Reich
William Reich publisher of the New York Sun files a complaint with the attorney general demanding antitrust action against the Associated Press under the Sherman act. Assistant Attorney General Todd will investigate Reichs claim alleging anti competitive practices by the APs morning service with less competition than the afternoon United Press service.
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Washington
Associated Press
William Reich
New York Sun
Todd
Reicks
Reick
United Press
Associated
Carl Gray Denies Resignation as Great Northern President
In St Paul on February 5 rumors circulated that Carl R. Gray would resign as president of the Great Northern Railway and be replaced by Louis W. Hill. Both men denied the reports, with Gray stating no intention to resign and Hill also refusing the successor role amid talk of a New York New Haven Hartford connection.
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ST Paul
Minn
Carl R. Gray
Great Northern Railway
Louis W. Hui
Mr. Gray
The
Great Northern
Vadso Sinks After Hitting Rock In Snow Storm
The steamship Vadso of Union line, Captain Richardson, struck a rock in Na soga Gulf Portland Canal during a heavy snow storm and sank within half an hour at 3:45 a.m. Twenty-one aboard were saved aboard the Venture reaching Arrandale cannery. Survivors reported the radio outage and crew scrambling in Dupkas as the vessel went down with all freight including a large coal shipment.
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Prince Rupert
B. C
Vadso
Union Line
Richardson
Nasoga Gulf
Portland Canal
Granby Bay
Arrandale Cannery
Thy
Alaska
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