Lowell Replies To Uren On Direct Primary Debate
Pendleton letter from Judge Stephen A. Lowell responds to W R U Ren’s challenge on Statement No 1 and defends party government, arguing a public discussion would reveal deeper divides and urging loyalty to party lines. He urges preserving the direct primary law and proposes a party pledge for senators to support their party’s candidate.
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Oregon City
Judge Lowell
The
East Oregonian
Oregon
Publiah
Stephen A. Lowell
U'Ren
Lowell
Pendleton
Ore
Portland Telegram
Commercial Club
Portland
Bourne
Kruse
Syndtem
Legislative Assembly
United States
Senate of
Evansville Teachers Institute Demands Thaw Release
Evanaville Feb 17 The teachers Institute in Gibson county Ind passed resolutions demanding Thaw be released from Mat toowan and lauded him for slaying Stanford White.
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Evanaville
Teachers’ Institute
Gibson County
Ind
Harry Thaw
Mattoowan
Stanford White
Imminent Turko-Russian War Mobilizations Rise
Paris report via London says Russia mobilizes Caucasus forces at Batoum and reinforces frontier forts. Troops gather at Klef and Odessa, with the Batoum to Turkey military road closed except under special orders, signaling serious Turko-Aggarian developments.
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Batoum
Odessa
Keif
Turkey
Paris
London
Russia
Klef
Chicago murder arrest over boiling water death of child
Michael Dewala aged 41 is under arrest in Chicago for the murder of 38 year old Joseph Devenick, son of John Devenick. Dewaal, a boarder at the Devenick home, quarreled with Mrs. Devenick and killed the child by pouring boiling water over his head and back. The child died in hospital.
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Chicago
Michael Dewala
Joseph Devenick
John Devenick
Dewaal
UK Nevenick
Grand jury probes California Safe Deposit ads
In San Francisco on February 17 the grand jury reviewed the affairs of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Company to determine who issued the persuasive pamphlets and advertisements before its collapse. Indictments are believed to follow these ads.
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San Francisco
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Bourne Sees Roosevelt Nomination Through Convention
In Salem Oregon February 17 Senator Bourne declared Roosevelt likely the Republican nominee at Chicago. Senator Fulton favored Taft, noting southern Knox sentiment could aid him, while Bourne warned Taft lacks broad support and public opinion could stampede the convention for Roosevelt. Fulton acknowledged Taft growth in the east and Knox in the south as a potential alternate choice.
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Taft
Bourne
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Salem
Ore
Capitol Journal
Chicago
Fulton
South
Knox
East
Roosevelt Talk Renewed In Lincoln Move
Washington reports renewed Roosevelt talk after the republican county convention at Lincoln Nebraska instructed delegates to back Roosevelt at the state convention in Chicago. Representative Hale of Tennessee warned that Roosevelt’s nomination at Chicago would cause an explosion leaving other candidates scattered.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Hale
Tennessee
Chicago
Barbers End Price War Return to 35-Cent Haircuts
Tacoma Washington reports the barber war ending as prices revert to 35 cents. Boss barbers sign a peace agreement after three frenzied days of razor pricing, noting ruinous competition and a surge in haircuts. More men get trims than in any time in Tacoma history.
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Tacoma
Wash
Rancher Heir to 13 Million Dollar Estate Revealed
Francis Drake, a Whatcom county rancher, is named sole heir to Lord Francis Drake estate valued at 13 million dollars. Lord Francis Drake, who died in Calcutta, had been unable to locate the heir for 37 years. They reconnected ten years ago and the rancher was recognized as heir.
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Bellingham
Wash
Portland Oregonian Rays
Francis Drake
Whatcom County
Lord Francis Drake
Calcutta
Lord Francis
Whatcom Rancher
Relief to Dance With Tars Ball Planned for Fleet Visit
Thousands of San Francisco society camels will entertain the battleship fleet of Admiral Evans at a great ball to be held soon after the fleet arrives in May.
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San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Turks Called Up Reserves Rush to Russian Frontier
Turkish army reserves from Van Mush and other Asia Minor centers have been ordered to arms and are hurrying toward the Russian frontier according to reports from Armenia.
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Van
Mush
Asia Minor
Armenia
Dog Returns to Oakland After 1600 Mile Trek
A greyhound sent to Montana last December by Oakland man Mike Ryan has returned to Oakland, having presumably walked about 1600 miles.
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Oakland
Cal
Montana
Mike Ryan
Aged couple dies together in Keller Texas
Fort Worth Texas February 17 After living together sixty years Mr and Mrs B B Legett both over ninety were taken suddenly at the same time and died simultaneously from natural causes at their Keller home
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Fort Worth
Tex
B. B. Legett
Keller
Preservation of China's Entity Prompts U S Naval Posture
Washington reports emphasize safeguarding China's territorial and administrative integrity to enable strong protests against Japanese aggression in Manchuria. The note recalls Hay's 1900 policy favoring equal trade and peace, while warning Japan's arrogance and treaty violations could force a visible U S fleet display to back U S protests.
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United States
Japan
Manchuria
China
Hay
Washington
Baron Takahira
America
Still Another Guess by Filipino Junta on Fleet Extinction
Tokio February 17 The Filipino junta in Tokyo claims contact with Japanese officials and warns disaffected Manila politicians of a Japanese invasion of the Philippines. They dismiss the failed fleet blowup prediction and now say Japan would split American naval strength and destroy the fleet in sections if it tries to return via Europe.
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Tokio
Manila
Philippines
Straits
Europe
Struck by Baseball, Boy Dies in Seattle Park
Frank Lee, 16, son of Joseph Lee, died after a baseball struck him on the head at Woodland Park. He developed a concussion of the brain and never recovered, shortly after being taken home unconscious Friday afternoon. The incident occurred while he was playing ball in Seattle.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank Lee
Joseph Lee
Alaska
Woodland Park
Arguments In Ruef Case Resumed In San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 17 the defense resumed its motion to dismiss the indictment against former supervisor Ruef. The case concerns alleged bribery of ex-Supervisor Jennings Philips in the overhead trolley matter.
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San Francisco
Ruef
Jennings Philips
Nevada Police Ready for March 7 Withdrawal
Senator Nixon informed the president that Nevada state police would be ready for work on March 7, the date set for the withdrawal of federal troops, as Washington reported on February 17.
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Nevada
Washington
Nixon
Alaska Caribou Herd Reaches One to Two Million
A Dawson City report notes the largest herd of caribou ever seen in Alaska is now in the area, with estimates of the number of animals from one to two million.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson City
Alaska
Necklace Thieves Steal $60,000 from Countess Home
Berlin report says a pearl necklace valued at 60,000 dollars was stolen from the Countess Von Wattensleben's apartments. Her maid has been arrested but no evidence links her to the crime. Police remain puzzled.
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Berlin
Record Load of Wheat from Tacoma to Moji and Singapore
The Tacoma wheat cargo aboard the Indra amounts to 200 long tons or 304 491 bushels, marking the second largest grain shipment from the Pacific coast and the biggest from Tacoma. Loaded in 32 working hours, the voyage sets a port record. the Indra sails for Moji and Singapore, unable to await expected passengers and limited by water load lines, with 300 tons more possible.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pacific Coast
Pleads Not Guilty in Desperate Battle for Free New York
Charles W. Morse, the indicted ex ice king and former bank owner, arraigned on not guilty plea via attorney Phillip Britt. He demanded grand jury minutes to stall charges, hoping to regain freedom to work and rehabilitate affected affairs. Morse was released on bond and has until next Monday to prepare motions.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Phillip Britt
Hi Morse
Morse
Double Portland Robberies Hit Lumber Magnate Home
The home of John Paulson, a noted lumber magnate in Portland Oregon, was robbed Saturday night of jewelry valued in the thousands. Police kept the case quiet until today as thieves then struck the nearby home of Paul C Bates and took nearly a thousand dollars in jewels.
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Portland
Ore
John Paulson
Paul C. Bates
Paulsen
Umatilla County Wool Clip Seen Strong This Spring
Open winter kept sheep on range through the season allowing substantial hay conservation. Wool quality remains high with a nine pound average fleece expected and prices likely higher than usual. The outlook for the county sheep industry is excellent as hay holds over and flocks are in good condition.
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Umatilla County
Umatilla
San Francisco launches citywide cleanup against plague
San Francisco moves to eradicate bubonic plague fears with a broad cleanup. Dr Rupert Bluem leads the effort as 200 more inspectors join about 750 already employed. Rats will be exterminated sewers renewed and a strict garbage ordinance enforced. City health and civic groups mobilize across districts.
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San Francisco
The
Golden Gate
Rupert Bluem
Citizens' League
Randolph secretary dies by shotgun in home cellar
Orange New Jersey February 17 J E Randolph treasurer of the Edison phonograph works and private secretary for Edison killed himself with a shotgun in the cellar of his home Ed ison who had been summoned to the scene arrived in time to save Mrs Randolph from leaping from a window in a nearby room The tragedy ended a violent morning for the Randolph family and Edison associates.
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Orange
N. J
J. E. Randolph
Edison Phonograph Works
Edison
Plecee
Randolph
Mrs. Randolph
Toppenish Chain Gang Cleans Up Town Under Mayor's Order
In Toppenish on Feb 17 a group of six aborigines, long seen as shiftless, work under a big policeman to clear weeds, repair sidewalks, and fill street holes. Mayor Grant aims to curb Indian drunkenness by enforcing labor.
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Toppenish
Grant
Troops to Fairbanks Delay in Alaska Showdown
Washington on February 17 reports that unless the Fairbanks situation worsens rapidly the troops ordered from Fort Gibbons will not be sent to Alaska. The forces will remain ready for some time in case further action becomes necessary.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Alaska
Fort Gibbons
Friends to Hitchcock's Aid Hobbled by Conspiracy Claim
Friends of comedian Raymond Hitchesch in New York raise 16000 dollars for his defense, demanding that attorneys prove to supporters he is the victim of a foul conspiracy after being accused of enticing young girls into his home.
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Hitchcock's Aid
New York
Raymond Hitchesch
Ball Association Quits. Pendleton Summer League Hopes
The Pendleton ball association will exit the field after last year’s efforts. A new organization must take charge if baseball returns this summer. At yesterday’s Commercial association room meeting the group agreed to close the league and rely on local business and professional leaders to form a successor. J. Br. Raley presided as president of the old body.
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Pendleton
Commercial Association
J. BR. Raley
Three Wrecked Sailors Drift Ashore Near Seattle
A lifeboat from the Emily Reed wreck off Bay City Oregon arrived at Neah Bay with the mate and two sailors aboard. The cook died from exposure. The four were moved toward Seattle aboard the Steamer Bellingham after being cared for at the lighthouse.
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Merchants’ Exchange Today
Neah Bay
Emily Reed
Bay City
Ore
Cook
Ughthouse
Bellingham
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