Fatt Bill Passes Senate With Eastern Oregon Representation
Umatilla County anglers celebrate as a fish commission bill passes the senate providing two of five members from eastern Oregon. The measure, already approved by the house, now returns for a second passage due to senate amendment. Senator Burgers secured the eastern representation at the anglers’ request, with support from Barrett and committee backing amid some opposition.
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Umatilla
Fish
Senate
C. K Cranston
Clanton
St Way
Oregon
Ita
Eastern Oregon
Burgers
Oregon Senate Advances Albee Assistant Secretary Measure
In Salem on Feb 14 the Albee bill creating an assistant secretary of state passed the Senate. West’s veto of Bowerman’s similar proposal failed yesterday, while Albee’s plan allows the chief clerk to perform Benson’s duties during absence but bars clerks from sitting on boards. West backs the measure. The Senate also abolished the Oregon whipping post law in a 28 to 8 vote with Buchanan supporting the Governor.
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Bowerman
Salem
Ore
Albee
Senate
West
Benson
Cire
Oregon
Buchanan
Wild Accept What Is Left of Roads Bills
Suiem Oregon Feb. 16 The senate committee on roads and highways will take up remaining house road bills when they arrive. The committee expects to accept the two house bills for the highway commission and county bonding. Chairman Van der Hellen says a smart start on good roads legislation is possible and two bills are better than none.
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Suiem
Ore
House
Senate Committee On Roads and
Senate
Highway Commission
van der Hellen
NO UNION THOUGHT OF SAYS KNOX
Secretary of State Philander Knox told the Chicago Association of Commerce that despite close Canada United States ties there is no likelihood of political union or absorption. He argued the English-speaking peoples maintain autonomy even as migrations continue and bilateral relations deepen.
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Preas
Chicago
United States
Canada
Knox
Peopptien
Secretary Knox
Thes
Unionism in Fight for Existence
Washington D C Feb 16 President Gomperas of the American Federation of Labor announced that 600000 is being raised by unions to fund the Los Angeles unions struggle against open shop conditions The collection aims to finance a major clash between capital and labor with National Association of Manufacturers backing the Los Angeles Merchants and Manufacturers Association in the effort
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Washington, D. C
Gomperas
American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles
National Association of Manufacturers
Merchants & Manufacturers’ Association of Los Angeles
Morgan to loan Honduras ten million dollars
Washington February 16. A Morgan loan agreement for 10 million dollars to the Honduras government was signed in New York, state department announced. No cash transfer will occur until US Senate ratifies. Several senators, including Bailey of Texas, oppose the matter.
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Washington, D. C
Morgan
Honduras
New York
State Department
United States Senate
Bailey
Texas
Thousands Attend Archbishop Ryan Funeral in Philadelphia
Thousands crowded the streets near the cathedral as the funeral of Archbishop Patrick Ryan was held. Cardinal Gibbons presided and a Pope representative, Falcondo, attended, with large crowds filling the great edifice.
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Philadelphia
Patrick Ryan
Moura
Cardinal Gibbons
Falcondo
Pope
King Nicholas in Montenegro in serious condition
Gettinje Feb 6 King Nicholas of Montenegro is reported in a serious condition after a bursting blood vessel. He has suffered ongoing bleeding from the ear and nose since Monday and collapsed today as specialists were summoned to treat him.
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Gettinje
Nicholas
Montenegro
Clarks Speech Triggers Whip Move and Reciprocity Push
In Washington Senator Crane of Massachusetts is named executive Whip by the president who orders him to press reciprocity to the limit. Taft aims to sideline rivals while Clark’s remarks and standpatters complicate the effort, and conservative papers dispute Taft’s stance on annexation and U.S. aims abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Crane
Massachusetts
Taft
Clark
London
Ibernal
America
Senator Works Declares Tumsele On Charges
In Los Angeles on February 16 John D Works, before leaving for Washington to be sworn as US Senator from California, expressed support for declaring Lorimervold's election, favored the Canadian reciprocity pact, pledged support for Arizona legislation if needed, and urged direct election of US senators by the people.
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Los Angeles
Col
Washington
United States
California
John D. Works
Lorimervold
Arizona
Commander Frank Marble Dies In Suspected Self Harm
Newport reports the death of Commander Frank Marble of the Naval War College staff in a suspected self inflicted incident. The death, stated as due to a fractured skull, occurred days after a personal tragedy, shocking both Marble and his wife who were known in military social circles.
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Newport
Frank Marble
Naval War College
Naval
Tywe Hutlete
People to Vote on Oregon Plan Unanimously Endorsed
Sacramento dispatch reports the assembly defeated several amendments then unanimously endorsed a resolution submitting the initiative and referendum on a constitutional amendment to the people. It now goes to the governor for signature and approval.
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Sacramento
Calif
Annexation Measure Sparks Reciprocity Debate
Washington Feb 16 Congressmen discuss Bennett New York introduced a resolution urging the president to continue negotiations with England for annexation of Canada. The move appears aimed at shaping support for the reciprocity treaty while Clark’s speech draws criticism from Frewen who warns it could influence England.
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New Yor
Taft
England
Washington, D. C
Congremsimman Bennett
New York
Canada
Bennett
Clark
Chirk
Moreton Frewen
White House
Robbery at Wilkesbarre Jail At Gun Point
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania two robbers broke into a jail last night at gunpoint and robbed prisoner Stanton Jandus of 28 dollars. Jandus escaped the jail after the inmates were asleep and alerted police.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Pollet
Farrior Uni
Stanton Jandus
Jhnilus
Queen Mother Alexandra Reported Slightly Ill
London February 16 India position on Queen Mother Alexandra sparked unease as rumors spread she is seriously ill despite court physicians saying she is only slightly ill.
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Queen Mother Alexandra
London
India
Queen Mother
Alexandra
Chinese raise funds for famine victims in the Orient
In San Francisco on February 16, 16000 dollars have been collected by Chinese groups and sent to the Orient to aid famine sufferers. Portland reports Chinese exchanges in the local Oriental quarters to collect funds for the same purpose.
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San Francisco
Orient
Portland
Ore
Joaquin Miller Reported Improved After Illness
Joaquin Miller the poet of the Sierras is reported better at Fabiola hospital in Oakland California after a serious illness. Physicians say his condition remains critical but there is no immediate cause for alarm following a difficult night.
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Oakland
Calif
Joaquin Miller
The
Sierras
Fabiola Hospital
Fire guts Byrne building in Los Angeles district
A blaze in downtown Los Angeles gutted the five story Byrne building and threatened nearby offices for a time. Firefighters fought the flames from early today into the afternoon. No injuries were reported.
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Los Angeles
Byrne
Architects Plan New High School
The city school board weighs new high school plans with several architects presenting submissions. Among those offering proposals are Ernest Kroner of Kroner and Henn, Portland. Henry Osterman, Walls Walla. Theodore F. Howard of the local area. and Architect Swingle, Portland. The board will select a plan and cost estimate to submit to taxpayers for approval, with a decision possible only after further discussion.
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Ernest Kroner
Suicides Reported Over Will Clause In Kas City
Udall Kansas February 16 Katherine age 18 heiress killed herself rather than comply with a will provision disinheriting her if she married before age 26. The case centers on the will and a suitor who would otherwise gain.
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Udall
Kas
Katherine Nage
Wis
Pope Pius 18 Reported Better Today
Rome February 16 The pope is reported to be improved though doctors fear bronchitis could spread to the lungs given his 76 years His fever is practically gone this morning and physicians remain cautious about his condition
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Rome
Italy
Hila
Rebels Suppressed in Northern Province by Dominican Troops
Puerto Plata and San Domingo February 16. Five thousand Hay tien troops under President Simon advance in the northern province stamping out the rebellion with fire and sword. Juan Mendoza died as the rebels were attacked and burned.
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Puerto Plata
San Domiago
Simon
Juan Mendoza
Edna Goodrich 18 to go into vaudeville tour
New York February 16 report says Edna Goodrich the divorced wife of Nat Goodwin signed a vaudeville contract for a tour. She will receive 2600 dollars weekly with a cast of fifteen. The act opens out of town in March before coming to New York.
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New York
Bentom
Edna Goodrich
Nat Goodwin
Heat records set in Guthrie February chill break
In Guthrie Oklahoma on February 16 a new February heat record was logged at 10 o clock with a temperature of 6 degrees at the government building, surpassing all prior February highs.
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Guthrie
Okla
Government
Brang Celebration Protest At Bruno Statue In Rome
Socialists and anti clericals staged the annual demonstration in front of the Bruno statue near the Vatican to mark the burning of Giordano Bruno the martyr of freethought on the anniversary date February 16.
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Rome
Bruno
Vatican
Giordano Bruno
Plague Quarantine Hit St. Petersburg Area
Vladivostok was quarantined after several bubonic plague cases were reported in St. Petersburg. The contagion is thought to have originated in Manchuria where hundreds die daily. All business with Manchuria has ceased and trains are carefully supervised.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Vladivostok
Manchuria
England fears plague will spread to Europe
London reports experts warn the bubonic plague sweeping Manchuria could reach Siberia and then Europe. Immediate action is urged to check the disease if it gains a foothold, while Rev. R. G. Callison and his son visit Helix and spend the day in the city.
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England
Europe
London
Eng
Mancnuria
Siberia
R. G. Callison and Son
Helix
City
Gould 10 Lose Railroad Head
New York Feb 16 pressed by Kuhn Loeb interests George J Gould will relinquish the presidency of Missouri Pacific after 14 years. He will become chairman of the board and a successor a railroad man promised to “eat drink and sleep on the job.” The move signals a Gould era’s passing from Missouri Pacific and other lines. rumors and conferences preceded today’s announcement.
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New York
Kuhn-Loeb
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Jay Gould
Gould
Missouri Pacific
Russia Plans Invasion of China and War Likely
A published report claims Russia intends to occupy the Lil region of Chinese Turkestan and strike first at Kulija. War ministerial conferences are said to focus on invasion plans as tensions rise over alleged treaty violations and commercial concessions.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Lil
Chinese Turkestan
Rusia
Kulija
Russia to hold military demonstration against China reported
London February 16 official dispatch from the Russian government says Russia plans a military demonstration against China W. The notice was sent to the British foreign office and is understood to have been sent to other powers as well.
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London
Hug
Russia
China
Forgery Suspected in Albany Senator Deadlock Efforts
New York reports attempts to break the Albany senate deadlock with a letter allegedly bearing Congressman Sulzer’s name urging support for William Sheehan Tammany candidate. The World dispatch cites Assemblyman Kennedy and calls the letter despicable and preposterous.
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New York
Abany
Willian Sheehan
Tammany Choiree
Assemblyman Kennedy
Sulzer
Sheehan
Postmaster General Attacked Over Magazine Rate Rise
New York Feb 14 G Tessire manager of the Periodical Publishers' association charged Postmaster General Hitchcock with insincerity and inconsistency over proposed postal rate increases on magazines. He said the rise targets muckraking magazines that expose crooks.
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New York
Hitchcock
G. Tessire
Periodical Publishers’ Association
William Allen White Accepts Challenge in Kansas Senate
Topeka Kansas February 16 The state senate asked William Allen White to appear and explain his charge that the pork barrel is open White replied he would attend gladly and would require each senator under oath to disclose what he knows about the barrel
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Topeka
Kansas
William Allen White
State Senate
White
National roller skating race set for three miles
In New York on February 16 under the National Roller Skating Association the eastern professional championship three mile race will be held at the Metropolitan rink this evening.
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New York
National Roller Skating Association
Frank Chatham Joins Night Yard Man Post Here
Frank Chatham formerly with the OW company at La Grande now serves as a night yard man here. He is a relative of Engineer Myers.
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Frank Chatham
Ow, Company
la Grande
Engineer Myers
Rebels March on Chihuahua in Mexican Insurrection
A El Paso report states insurgents massing toward Chihuahua from all directions threaten Juarez, aiming to seize the southern city. Navarro responds by sending cavalry and a machine gun to Guadalupe to disperse rebels, and refuses resumption of railroad traffic to block insurgent gains.
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Campas
Chihuahua
Juarez
Ei Paso
Tex
Navarro
Chihuanua
Orozco
el Paso
Guadaloupe
Rebels Target Aviators as Mexico-US Tensions Rise
A report from Mexico City claims rebel leaders plan to shoot at American aviators entering the frontier to provoke U.S. complications. Alfonso Madero allegedly authorized frontier rebels to fake federals as attackers. Separately, rebels looted Velardena mining camp, seized horses and supplies, and extorted Guggenheim interests while clashes left casualties. Telegraph lines were cut along the Mexican International railway as insurrectos raided Pedregosas and nearby towns, with troops dispatched from Monterrey.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Alfonso Madero
Toerreon
Velardenn
Jefe Politico
Arasco
G. J. Kaufman
Guggenheim
Velardena
Arsnco
M. T. Nroster
Trindad
Pedricona
Durango
Insurrectos
Sinfoaquin Guadoulupe
Dlatsict
Onterrey
Miss Fownes Wins Medal in St Valentine Tournament
In Pinehurst Conn Feb 16 Marie Fownes won medal in today's qualification for the fourth St Valentine tournament for women with a card of 08 Mrs Wim of Philadelphia was second in 101 and Miss Louise Eling of Oakmont third in 102 Two divisions of eight qualified for the match rounds which continue through Saturday.
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Pinehurst
Conn
Mine Marie Fownes
St. Valentine
Wim
Philadelphia
Louise Eling
Oakmont
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