Prominent Men Testify in Umatilla Goose Case
Rumors say Pendleton and Umatilla county citizens may face Portland federal grand jury on the goose hunting near the Hermiston reservoir. A group including Col J H Raley and others allegedly crossed into preserved waterfowl resting areas. state and federal officials plan to present evidence. Hermiston hunters who filed the initial complaint reportedly do not want prosecutions, and may oppose testifying.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Portland
Project
Hermiston
Washington
Col. J. H. Raley
W. L. Thompson
Co. E. Roosevelt
Fred Earle
Sam Thompson
Asa B. Thomson
Carl Gilibert
Eeho
R. N. Stanfield
Stanfield
Kermiston Gunnore
W. TL. Finloy
Oregon
Armitar
Metropalis
Eaid
Railroad magnate testifies on steel trust lease reshuffle
James A. Wellstead of steel trust leases testifies before the Stanley committee in Washington on February 13. He confirms Lake Superior Holding was reorganized into Great Northern Holding to hold Masaba ore lands for railroad shareholders. United States Steel cancelled the lease amid fears of government action.
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Washington
James A. HI
Stanley Committee
Lake Superior Holding Company
Great Northern Holding Company
Masaba
United Stas Steel Corporation
Germany Eyes Monroe Doctrine In Mexican Murders
Berlin reports the German foreign office ordered an investigation into the murders of German subjects in Mexico. The notice marks the first indication that Germany might intervene in Mexico's internal troubles, signaling potential action that could conflict with the Monroe doctrine of non interference by European powers.
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Berlin
Mexico
Germany
Taft Hosts Final White House Dinner Of Season
Speaker Champ Clark and his wife will be guests of President Taft and Mrs. Taft at the speaker’s dinner in Washington D C. tonight. The event inaugurates last year’s dinner and marks the final formal White House state affair of the season, with unofficial entertaining continuing until Lent.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
PROBE FOR MONEY TRUST Senate Panel May Story
In Washington on February 13 Congressman Lindbergh of Minnesota said his money trust bill was smothered by the committee but Senator Clapp head of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee indicated a probe is being considered and may be decided soon.
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Washington, D. C
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Money
Clapp
Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Roosevelt slaps Taft manager on the wrist
New York reports Col Roosevelt refutes Taft campaign claims and asserts he will speak for himself. Taft counters with a pledge to clear the political atmosphere, vow to combat misrepresentation, and to mount direct attacks and defenses in upcoming months.
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T. R
TAFT
Labor leaders to be seized nationwide on dynamite indictments
In Indianapolis indictments widen the conspiracy case with fifty four expected arrests rather than thirty two. Clarence Dowd local Machinists Union agent is jailed in Rochester New York. Five more indictments target unnamed men west of Salt Lake City as a general round up extends to tomorrow due to delays.
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Rochester
N. C
Clarence Dowd
The
Machinists’ Union
Indianapolis
Salt Lake City
Tachipaipolis
Warrants for Union Officers in Chicago Dynamite Case
United States Commissioner Foote issued warrants for the arrest of President Frank Fyan of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and Secretary Houlihan of a local branch along with ten others. The arrests stem from an Indianapolis federal probe into a dynamite conspiracy, with officials noting Chicago indictments are planned for tomorrow.
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Chicago
United States
Foote
Frank Fyan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iran Workers
Houlihan
Ue Cileteo
Oll
Indianapolis
Department of Jusce
Arrest Report for Ryan Awsits in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Indiana authorities arrest Ryan Awsits on Ped 13 charges. The suspect asserts, I can be found here whenever they want me, and states he is not afraid of the charge and will prove his innocence of any link to the McNamara dynamiting.
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Ryan Awsits
Indianapolis
Ind
Ryan
McNamara
Tramp Poet Harry Kemp abandons Meta Sinclair
New York on February 18 reports that after months of “affinity life” the tramp poet Harry Kemp has deserted Meta Sinclair the wife of Upton Sinclair. Meta Sinclair has returned to her parents as friends describe the split.
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New York
Harry Kemp
Meta Sinclair
Upton Sinclair
Cleveland Men to Face Federal Indictment Tomorrow
Ceveland reports two Cleveland men indicted by the federal grand jury in Inland polls are expected to be arrested tomorrow. The development centers on charges filed by federal authorities, with officials prepared for subsequent legal steps.
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Ceveland
Cleveland
Indland
Cruisers California Colorado and South Dakota Sail for Island Cruise
Honolulu reports that the cruisers California Colorado and South Dakota departed for a ten days voyage to various islands of the group.
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Honolulu
California
Colorado
Taft Nominates Hourniwin For Montana Federal Bench
President Taft nominated George Hourniwin today for a federal judgeship in the district of Montana, advancing a key appointment from Washington. Hourniwin faces confirmation as the administration names him to the district court in Montana.
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Trourquin
Washipeion
D. C
Presient
Taft
George Hourniwin
District of Montana
Local 5 Meets La Grande Tomorrow
Announcement: a basketball game will be played tomorrow night at the Commercial Club gym between La Grande Mutual Improvement Association and Pendleton High School for the championship of eastern Oregon. La Grande recently defeated Columbia College, sparking strong local expectations, with Pendleton described as weaker but capable of challenging the hosts.
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Commercial Club
la Grande Mutual Improvement Aseoulation
Pendleton High School
Oregon
la Grande
Columbia Col- Wee
Pendleton
Cammonists Likely to Be Free in Italian Trial
In Viterbo Italy on February 123 the Cammonists case resumes after months of proceedings. Reports say the prosecution failed to prove the charges and all involved in the famed opinion murder trials are expected to be acquitted.
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Viterbo
Italy
Revision for Chemicals Tariff Increase Duty Item
Democratic House committee approved revising the Payne tariff law chemical schedule in Washington on February 13. The change aims to raise annual government revenue from twelve to sixteen million dollars and shifts from ad valorem to specific duties. The move reflects a Democratic effort to stabilize revenues and simplify valuation of chemicals.
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Withington
D. C
Democratic House Committee
Local folk duped by “North Coast Land” swindle in Columbia River
A new urban fraud preys on residents, with CM Larsen posing as agent for the North Coast Land Company of Bellingham. Victims, including Mrs Mary C Altmeyer, bought fake plots in Columbia River, Washington, at two dollars each after glib promises of land value and profits. The firm reportedly has no land for sale, classed by victims as a swindle. The case, recounted by Abrs Minnerer, notes multiple purchases at a Webb Street restaurant on January 10. Continued on page eight.
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British Columbia
Cm, Larsen
Columbia River
Douglas County
Washington
Mary C. Altmeyer
North Coast Land Company of
Pellingham
Abrs
Minnerer
Fly
Larson
Webb Street
Louis Rodosite
Kentey
North Coast Land Company
Bellingham
Fake British Columbia mine swindle hits Umatilla county
Walla Walla reports a fake coal mine scheme defrauding Milton to Walla Walla valley residents. Promoters promised dividends and a railroad, asking notes instead of cash. Bank of Montreal sues holders as notes come due. victims admit losses totaling thousands.
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Walla Walla
Wihileh “Ellss
British Columbia
Vsuit
Bank of Montreal
Milton and
Weston
Umatilla County
Mike Toner
Matty
Valley
Dr Wiley Predicts U S Revolt Over Food and Wealth
Washington February 13 Dr Harvey Wiley government pure food expert warned that the United States will face revolution and mob violence as underpaid and underfed workers rebel against starvations by big interests. He blamed over capitalized corporations stock watering land schemes and extravagant communications systems for widening class unrest.
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Washington
United States
Harvey Wiley
Dr. Wiley
Gary
Express
Thin County
Wiley
Tasteule
Jack Johnson Accused of Diamond Smuggling
Chicago report states government agents raided the home of Jack Johnson, boxing champion, seizing a diamond necklace valued at 35000 with charges of smuggling from Europe. Johnson faces a $12000 duty penalty if he returns the necklace.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Champion Pasilist
Europe
Jack
Maple Trial Begins in LA Dynamite Plot Case
The Maple case opens in Los Angeles before Judge Goaniiss with Judge Willis presiding. A. B. Maple faces charges of complicity in plotting to dynamite the Hall of Records. Connors' second trial started April 16. Bender's date remains unsettled.
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Maple
Los Angeles
A. B. Maple
Hall of Records
Goaniiss
Willis
Connors
Bender
Stampede for seats to Elks Minstrels at Oregon Theatre
Smits for the Elks minstrels sold quickly with a near stampede as patrons flocked to secure seats. The sale suggests strong advance crowds for both performances and promises varied entertainment with changes from Thursday to Friday programs.
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Smits
Elks Mitstrels
Oregon Theatre
Mimzona Admission Day to Be Simple Affair
Phoenix visitors flood the city as Arizona proclaims a public holiday. A 48 gun salute signals Admission Day. A civic parade opens activities and Governor Hunt, sworn in at the capitol by the chief justice, begins his term.
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Mimzona
Phoenix
Ariz. Fe
George Hunt
Arizona
Armistice Signed by Chinese Tongs in San Francisco
Chinese tongs in San Francisco sign an armistice extending to March 7, securing peace through the Chinese New Year period. The pact covers the warring factions and aims to reduce violence in the community until the celebration passes.
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Tongs
San Francisco
Calif
Evolution instead of a revolution in American reform
Washington Feb 13 Congressman Norris of Nebraska says reform will come without bombs as Judge Gary predicts revolution in the United States is near. He cites that reforms advance daily by people, calling for evolution not revolution to save the country. He notes rich men threaten a revolution but the people will press demands peaceably. Taft’s recent speech aligns with progressive aims, rejecting equating progressivism with revolution.
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Washington, D
Congressman Norris
Nebraska
Gary
New York
Steel Trust
America
Norris
Norra
Taft
Araep
Dynamite Used Against Rattlesnakes by Ranchers near Pilot Rock
Report from Pilot Rock states Owen brothers, young ranchers, dynamited a den on Bear Creek killing eighteen diamondback rattlers and two hoppers. Surviving snakes fled into crevices. the brothers plan to return to finish the destruction of the den.
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Umntitin
Pilot Rock
Bear Creek
Owen Brothers
Owens
Melly
Ime
Rule of blood only chance for Mexico
Washington Feb 12 The State Department notes express a harsh view of Mexico saying only a test of blood and iron will secure order. Critics blame Madero’s apparent failure to uphold safety for American citizens and property. The report praises President Diaz for moderation as central to current unrest.
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Washington, D.C
Mexico
State Department
Ani
Madero
Ding
General Tea Dies in Shanghai of Diabetes
General Tea, once an American soldier of fortune and chief military adviser to the Manchu rebels, is reported dying tonight in Shanghai from diabetes. He played a major role in overthrowing the Manchus.
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General Lea
Shanghai
Tea
Taft Opens Negotiations for Cuba Reciprocity Treaty
Washington Feb 13 reports state President Taft has begun talks to craft a new reciprocity agreement with Cuba. The development signals a shift in trade policy as officials seek terms favorable to both nations and expand economic ties amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Cuba
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