Insurance rate reduction rebates and relief for local businesses
A 25 percent rollback of the previous rate increase effective since January 1 was announced. Pendleton and Portland agents reported cancellations of the advance rates, with rebated premiums for policies in force prior to the new year. The measure covers Oregon and Idaho business property and may extend to Washington, bringing relief after a tough rise last spring.
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Whitle Pain
San Francisco
Messrs. Moorhouse & Haroiiton
Cal
Moorhouse & Blamilton
Pendleton
Oregon
W. H. Lowden
Portland
Ore
Idaho
Alwo
State of
Washington
New Judicial District Created in Salem Legislature
Salem Feb 14 The senate passed a bill by Pike creating the 11th judicial district from Gilliam Sherman and Wheeler counties for a judge and district attorney. The 7th district remains Crank and Wasco with Judge Bradshaw. E V Tittlefield is favored for judge and J A Collier for district attorney.
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Pike
Gilliam
Sherman and
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Crank
Waosco
Bradshaw
House
E. V. Tittlefield
A. Collier
Powell
Demarrage Law At Olympia Washington
Olympia Feb 16 Practically the only flights now before the legislature that affect corporation interests are under consideration. The session examines measures impacting corporate operations and governance with attention to potential reforms and protections for the business community.
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Washington T
Olympia
Limiting Telegraph Operators to Nine-Hour Shifts
Washington February 16. The joint committee favorably reported the bill limiting telegraph operators employed in train operations to not more than nine hours in any 24 hour period.
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Washington
Railway Demurrage Proposal Faces Joint Hearing
The proposed reciprocal demurrage would tax service corporations on their franchises while a separate bill aims to aid insurance companies operating in the state. The joint committee on railroads and transportation will hear the railroads, with most members leaning toward the Lumbermen's association draft, making major changes unlikely. Insurance firms maintain a representative at the capital, the sole lobby present.
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Joint Committee
House
Senate
Lumbermen's Association
Ofiplital
Boise libel suit against Capital News dismissed
Boise, Feb 18. The criminal libel case brought by Governor Gooding against Capital News owner Sheridan was thrown out. The defense argued the information failed to state a public offense and lacked sufficient grounds to proceed.
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Boise
Gooding
Ss. Sheridan
Capital News
Martin
Sheridan
Idaho
Senator Greenwell Accuses Young in Bakersfield Apartment Incident
In Los Angeles on February 16 a state senator accused Clarence Young of Bakersfield of stealing his clothes, asserting Young found the senator in Mrs. Young’s apartment and removed his hat and overcoat from the hat rack after a confrontation at the hotel.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Greenwell
Bakers
Field
Clarence ‘Young
Young
Order Relating to Land Patents Issuance Changes
An executive order issued at the request of western senators including Senator Fulton of Oregon eases patent issuance for certain land entries in the Southwest. It exempts specific classes from special agent examination to speed patent grants for final homestead entries, ceded Indian lands, certain entries with established compliance, and nonmilitary locations classified by the Geological Survey. The measure aims to reduce hardship on settlers while noting potential holdups for timber lands in mineral localities.
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Tinatitla County
Fulton
Oregon
Lind
Geological Survey
Tolmuanco
Thaw Case Confirms Evelyn Ties and Insanity Defense
In New York on February 16 Evelyn Thaw’s testimony links her to the Lederer divorce case as defense lawyers press the insanity plea. Delmas and O'Reilly accompany Thaw as Je rôme Joross prepares further examination while Abe Hummel is blamed for the Lederer incident. Delmas fears surprises. family dynamics loom large as Thaw’s trial moves with Evelyn first witness. Harry Corbett dies under mysterious circumstances in San Francisco on February 16 as doctors respond.
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New York
Delmas
George Lederer
Chase Delmia
O'Reilly
Thaw
Delmoe
Jerome Joross
Abe Hummel
Hummel
Jerome
Evelynn
Tonaige
Japanese Exclusion Debate Spreads Across Senate
Washington and London reports show California delegates negotiating on school admissions for Japanese children and possible Japanese government actions. Senate opposition heated as Du Bois and Tillman clash over the exclusion bill while officials deny any Tokyo agreement.
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California
Washington
London
Iapan
Senate
Walla Walla Branch Line Repair Begins
The Walla Walla Pendleton branch of the Co R and N is being repaired after a morning start. General Superintendent Buckley headed a large crew with work trains to repair washed out sections. Trains between Walla Walla and the city may be delayed until repairs progress, with partial restoration possible by mid next week. Regular traffic on the main line and Wallula branch remains in good condition.
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Walla Walla-Pendleton
M J. Buckley
Walla Walla
Wallum- Lmatina
East Oregonian
Hunt's Junction
Governor vetoes four bills amid tense Oregon House action
Salem February 16 special report says the governor vetoed four measures including the $250,000 state university appropriation and a railroad pass bill. Aimed at reform, he also struck down an auditor fee bill for Multnomah County and a sheriff fee bill. The House moved the measures to a special agenda while political drama unfolded over land code amendments and floor conduct. The session adjourned to Monday with debates over irrigation, asylum salaries, and river locks funding in Oregon City contingent on federal support.
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Eaton Bil
State University
Freeman
Multnomah County
Morrows County
Willamette
Oregon City
Congress
Freeman of Multnomih
Portland Evening Telegram
Preenan
Opinions of Oregon voters in Chicago rally
Chicago on February 14 reports a veil of praise for Oregon voters by the woman suffrage association. Kate Gordon of New Orleans accused corrupt lawyers aided by Negroes Indians and corrupt whites of steering the anti suffrage campaign.
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Chicago
Governor Chamberlain vetoes free pass bill in Salem
Salem Feb 16 Special Governor Chamberlain vetoed the measure requiring railroad companies to give five free passes to state and district officeholders. It is not believed the bill will be passed over the veto.
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Salem
Chamberlain Jony
Butte Strike Settled for Bell Telephone Operators
Butte February 10 Rocky Mountain Bell telephone operators strike ended early today. The female workers received an eight hour day and a monthly wage boost of six dollars.
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Butte
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
Through Mail Service Considered by Harriman System
Rumors from Harriman headquarters suggest a Salt Lake City to Portland through mail train may begin March 1. Officials from Oregon Short Line and O R N have not confirmed. If launched it would carry mail and express plus limited passengers, with few stops to meet Portland schedules. Promotions are being planned for Pendleton and Huntington routes linking the enhanced service to West Coast travel.
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Portland
Harriman
Railroad World
Chicago
Portland-Salt Lake Mall
Oregon Short Line
Chilongo
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Salt Lake
O.rl & Non
Oregon Senate Judiciary Panel Delays AP Franchising Bill
The Oregon Senate Judiciary committee unfavorable reporting blocked a bill to extend AP news rights in Oregon. On a Malarkey move, the measure was indefinitely postponed, delaying the franchise intended to fund local news gathering.
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Salem
Governing the Normal Schools Sparks Senate Tug of Veto
State senator from Uma tilla, Dr. Cc. J. Smith, returns to a clouded normal school question as reapportionment battles rage. The bill would place a governor chosen board in charge of locating two schools with a $75,000 appropriation, risking veto and renewed legislative wrangles. The sheep bill faces altered aims amid Washington lobbying, muting original provisions and complicating costs.
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Cc. J. Smith
Umatilla
Capitol
Portland
Senatar
Smith
Tate
Denson
Ashland
Drain
Ackerman
Monmouth
Weeton
Artiter
Hitle Downt
Renate
House
Schinte
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