Water titles made stable by new Oregon law
Salem Feb 6 Water rights are argued to be as essential as land titles says J W Mc Culloch district attorney of Maihour county The current system makes recertaining rights costly and litigation endless He urges a law to determine and fix water titles once for all stating finality benefits private parties the Careyact and national reclamation department and future state development depend on clear water rights
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Salem
Ore
J. W. McCulloch
Yale
Maihour County
National Reclamation Department
Nottingham bill to restore sheriff transport of insane people killed
In Ralem on February 6 the senate defeated Nottingham's proposal to revert to the old practice of sending insane persons to the asylum by sheriffs. The measure drew support from Cole and Smith of Marlow, while Albee Selling Smith of Umatilla Kellaher Miller of Lane and Linn opposed it.
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Ralem
Nottingham
Senate
Cole
Smith
Marlow
Albee
Selling
Umatilli
Kellaher
Miller
Lane and
Linn
Brady seeks precinct based local option law change
In Salem Oregon Brady introduces a bill proposed by liquor dealers to shift local option elections to precincts, raise voter threshold to 25 percent, exempt towns of 2000, and bar further elections for two years after a precinct votes no. The bill, long promised, is introduced at the dealers’ request, though that request is not stated in the bill.
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Salem
Ore
Brady
Opposes Salary Grab in Salem Oregon House Scene
A local report notes opposition to the salary grab proposal in Salem with public action by representatives and a scrutinized stance from community observers. The item highlights ongoing political maneuvering in Oregon's capital amid citizen interest and debate.
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Salem
Ore
Peo
Storm claims twenty negroes in the storm belt
Reports from the storm belt say 26 people died yesterday in the south west region, most of them Black. The feed notes St. Louis coverage with early figures indicating high casualties among affected communities.
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St. Louis
House Resumes Salary-Protection Resolution Adopted
Yesterday the house adopted a resolution prohibiting consideration of any bill that would raise an officeholder’s salary during their term. The senate had approved a similar measure a few days earlier.
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House
Senate
Direct primary repeal bill dies in house vote
Salem February statement No 1 repeal measure on direct primary dies after an indefi nite postponement by nearly unanimous viva voce vote in the house following a judiciary committee report. The house clears its calendar of hostile work against the direct primary, preserving its principle and the people’s right to elect officials. The bill ends quietly with little opposition.
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Salem
Feb
Buchanan
House
Judiciary Committee
Atlantic Fleet Sails For Home In World Cruise Return
The American battleship fleet weighs anchor at Gibraltar amid cannon booms from foreign warships and sails in single formation toward the Atlantic coast. The fleet will rendezvous at Hampton Roads for a Roosevelt review before dispersing to navy yards. In a separate court martial, Captain Edward F. Qualtrough of the Georgia was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and suspended for six months with loss of 10 numbers in rank, approved by Admiral Sperry.
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Atlantic
Gibraltar
Strait of Glibraltar
Hampden Roads
Roosevelt
Edward F. Qualtrough
Georgia
Sperry
Manitoba Telephony Surplus Under Public Ownership
Winnipeg February 6 Under government ownership the Manitoba telephone system posted a 250000 surplus for the year. In January 1808 the provincial government purchased the telephone fines and equipment for 400000. The coming months promise reductions of 25 to 30 percent on telephone charges.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Telephone System
Parliament Disrupted Over Destroyer Rights Cost
London parliament session blocked by debate on buying six Drenad rights at 73 million dollars or two at 11 thousand dollars. Lords and admirality favor the larger armament.
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London
Admirality
Busted his big stick in Roosevelt clash
The Daily Nova prints an editorial criticizing Roosevelt's anti-Japanese legislation action. It brands his move as a crack of the whip that insults dignity, mocks a pro Japan stance, and suggests Roosevelt is making ridiculous governors' boxes. The piece calls for restraint and questions the impact on public health and morality.
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San Francisco
Daily Nova
Roosevelt
California
Gillette
Japan
Leslie M. Shaw Warns Japan Could Land 200000 in Hawaii
Former Treasury secretary Leslie M. Shaw told the merchant marine conference that Japan could land two hundred thousand troops in Hawaii within a month. He said the world laughed at sixteen battleships circumnavigating the globe aided by twenty seven colliers and supply ships. He warned U S powder mills would not sustain a 30 day navy and predicted a two hour fight if fueled only for that period.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Japan
Hawaii
New York
Leelie M. Shaw
Conkreas
United States
Indian Runner 18 Marathon Champion at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden New York Feb 6 Tom Longboat Onondaga Indian from Canada won an indoor marathon of 26 miles 85 yards after Alfred Shrubb collapsed at the 25th mile. Longboat finished in 2 hours 3 minutes 40 2 5 seconds, nearly eight minutes behind the record set by Durands of Italy in a race with Johnny Hayes. The Indian finished in fine fettle despite the effort.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Tom Longboat
Canada
Enellehman
Alfred Shrubb
Longboat
Durands
Johnny Hayes
Fine Fettle
Men Arrested for Murder in Colorado Springs
Paul Essick age 16 and Robert Edward Piper alias Arthur Davis, a son in law, were arrested on murder charges in Colorado Springs. They allegedly killed Charles F. Essick, veteran Pike's Peak camp Woodmen of the World clerk, by stabbing and shooting to ensure death. The coroner's jury found their guilt and suggested Mrs Flora Essick had knowledge of the crime.
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Colorado Springs
Cole
Paul Essick
Robert Edward Piper
Arthur Davis
Charles F. Essick
Pike's Peak Camp No. 6
Woodmen of the World
Flora Exssick
Negroes Call Meeting Over Attacks on Women in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Herron Hill district the better element of the negroes calls for a general meeting next Tuesday night to organize actions to bring attackers to justice and prevent recurrence of crimes against white women and girls following recent attacks.
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Pittsburg
Herron Hill
Fear Ship Fort George Reported Lost Near Cape Horn
The four-mast bark Fort George, bound from New York to Honolulu via Cape Horn, has been missing for two months. Owners fear she foundered with a crew of 18 and a cargo of 2500 tons of general merchandise aboard.
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New York
Fort George
Honolulu
Cape Horn
Haskell Granted Delay in Land Fraud Case Hearing
The March 12 hearing date was set today for the alleged land fraud case. Governor Haskell, under indictment in the grand jury inquiry, has been granted a delay and departed for Guthrie.
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Murrggee
Okla
Haskell
Guthrie
West land fraud cases mount to seventy seven million dollars
Washington reports a surge of alleged public land fraud across six Pacific states plus Arizona and Alaska. H H Schwartz cites cases valuing land at over 77 million dollars, with Nevada's 40.38 million leading in importance, and says recovery efforts could undo vast holdings tied to historic land grants and Harriman lines.
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Pacific Coast
Arizona
Alaska
Nevada
Washington
West
Garfield
H. H. Schwarts
Field Service
General Land Office
Congress
Pacific States
Alaska Territory
Department of Justice
Schwartz
Harriman Lines
Confess
Senator Stanford
California
Central Pacific
Elmer Dover Leads Secret Mission to Berlin
London reports diplomats discuss Elmer Dover former Republican national committee secretary and Roosevelt confidant. He flew to London then hurried to Berlin where he allegedly delivered a crucial document to the Kaiser. Dover reportedly handled papers after arriving recently via the forebay office.
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London
Elmer Dover
Republicn National Committee
Roosevelt
Berlin
Dover
Foresby Office
Want Wireless on All Lake Steamers
Washington February 6. Representative Wilson of Illinois presents evidence supporting a law to require wireless apparatus on all lake steamers. The House subcommittee amended the Burke Wireless bill to exclude steamers, while retaining a provision that ocean going steamers must carry a telegraph system operated by capable personnel.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tllinois
House
Mrs. Young's Horse Disqualified in Derby Event
Oakland report notes the disqualification of English Mall, a two year old filly, after a fouling incident. It emerges that Mrs Carsir Young, widow of the trainer linked to Nan Patterson scandal, bet $200 on the horse at 10 to 1.
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Oakland
English Mall
Carsir Young
New York
Nan Patterson
Explosion destroys east side hospital quarantine shelter
A bomb blast at an east side temporary hospital in New York forces about a score of fever patients into the street. The entire front of the building was wrecked and health officers seek the motive behind the mysterious attack.
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New York
Lincoln centenary to be observed across Chicago churches
Chicago marks a week long Lincoln centenary with services in all churches tomorrow and anniversary exercises led by clubs and organizations. Nearly 200 speakers will address memorial meetings in public schools, with a Friday climax of over 200 gatherings in armories halls and schools to show tribute to the martyred president. Similar observances occur across Illinois cities and towns.
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Chicago
Illinois
Roosevelt Criticized by English Press
London dispatch says the London Globe criticizes President Roosevelt for his remonstrances to the California legislature on anti Japanese measures. It deems the tone as that of an angry schoolmaster and unworthy of a head of state.
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London
Roosevelt
California
London Globe Today
Chinaman Arrested Subpoenas San Francisco Club Elite
Ah Sam, jailed for gambling in an Asiatic club, subpoenas San Francisco figures including Mayor Taylor and police commissioners. Mrs Phoebe Hearst and club presidents are sought to testify on club life privileges, with prominent figures resisting service.
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Chinaman
San Francisco
Taylor
Ah Sam
Phoebe Hearst
Willam Randolph Hearst
R. BE. Revalk
Papyrus Club
F. M. Wright
Forum Club
Ninety six midshipmen deficient after semi annual exams
Annapolis Feb 6 Ninety six midshipmen were deficient in studies as a result of the semi annual examination. Forty five of the deficiencies are among senior classmen.
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Annapolis
Philippine Legislation Approved in Senate Committee
Washington February 6 The senate committee on Philippines approved a bill authorizing the Philippine legislature to fix a day for convening its session. The organic act fixes that the session begins the first Monday in February, a time noted as the hottest and most disagreeable season in the islands.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Philippines
Islands
Testimony in Sugar Suit in New York Feb 6
Government takes testimony against the American Sugar company in a suit alleging abuse in weighing shipments over six years. Customs duties sought amount to 2,124,121 dollars.
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New York
Fifteenth Cavalry Sails for Newport News
The Fifteenth United States Cavalry from Cincinnati sailed today on the transport Sumner for Newport News, Havana reports say.
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Fifteenth Cavalry Salts
Havana
Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Cenfuegos
Sumner
Newport News
Four Hundred German Maidens Reach New York For Oregon Marriages
Four hundred German girls from Württemberg arrived in New York aboard the Graf Waldersee. They are en route to Oregon in response to a picture shown by Mrs. Frieda Walburg, wife of an Oregon sheep herder, who is credited with stirring the migration. The piece highlights opportunities in Oregon and the wife’s alleged influence on the venture.
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Frieda Walburg
New York
Graf Waldersee
Wurtemburg
Oregon
Secret bonds agreement signals case in La Grande
La Grande Oregon February 6. Attorney L H Mc Mahon of Salem, kin of J W Scriber of the Farmers and Traders bank, left town after signing a secret agreement aimed at restoring stolen Grande Ronde Electric Co bonds. Mc Mahon seeks to stave off Scriber’s prosecution and must perform certain actions before March 1 whose details are undisclosed.
McFarland to fight Hyland in San Francisco show
Packey McFarland and Dick Hyland have signed to fight at the Mission arena in San Francisco on February 25. The bout pits two seasoned boxers in a showdown that fans expect to attract strong attendance and lively action.
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San Francisco
Packey McFarland
Dick Hyland
Mission Arena
Soldier Court Martial Completes in Walla Walla Case
A court martial of Theodore Fick of Troop L 14th Cavalry for killing a comrade in a boxing bout at Boise barracks ended with a sealed verdict. The result was sent to the department commander at Vancouver and remains undetermined.
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Walla Walla
Theodore Fick
14Th Cavalry
Millionaire Divorce in Chicago Lands Fractured Nest
Mrs Ruth May Swift Everett, daughter of the late Gustavus Swift and holder of five million dollars, files for divorce in Chicago from her husband Ernest Hammond Everett, a broker. The suit cites alleged desertion and other grounds as the case moves forward.
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Chicago
Ruth May
Swift Evéret
Gustavus Pf, Swift
Packer
Ernest Hammond Everet
Woman Fires In Lenn Station Home Defense
Uniontown Feb 6 Mrs An Tt Davis of Lenn Station shot and fatally wounded James Donahue during an attempted forced entry at her home by another white man and three negroes. The incident ends a violent confrontation as police investigate the motive and determine charges.
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Uniontown
An Tt Davis
Lenn Station
James Donahue
Memory Service for Senator William Allison
In Washington on February where the senate observed a memorial service for the late Senator William Allison of Iowa with remarks honoring his public service and legacy.
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Allison
Washington
The
Senate
William Allison
Towa
Horseman Trial Adjourned Then Resumed With Testimony
The Horseman trial was adjourned due to minor court matters and reconvened this afternoon as witnesses testified. Dr Garfield described the victim and defendant after the fight noting serious injuries to Horseman including a bruised body, hair loss, missing teeth, a lacerated finger, and kidney burns. Prosecution seeks mutual bad blood and threats, while defense claims threats and harassment from Me Broom and others preceded the shooting.
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HS Fovon
J W. Ray
Dikint Prench
L. B. Gilman
C. A Lobaugh
Sim Caldwell
W. 8. Garfeld
George Taylor
Garfield Warn
Horseman
McBroom
Defendaint
Severid Oceadion
Alan
Me- Broom
Elbus
Hirseman
McBrown
Garfield
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McCulloch
Senne
Bill
Captain Qualtrough
Leslie M. Shaw
Great Fleet
Mammoth
Utah
Mammoth Supply Company
Waskell
Mrs. Young
New
York
Scriber
M'Farland
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