Pendleton Presses Bid for Federal Court HQ in 1908
Pendleton citizens press for the federal court headquarters in their city. Senator Fulton and Congressman Ellis respond, weighing geography, funding, and legislative hurdles while urging a decisive delegation to Washington to push Pendleton’s claim.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Federal Court
Fulton
Ellis
Pendleton Commercial Association
Congress
Portland
Washington
Senator Fulton
Washington, D. C
Hon
P. C. Taylor
Oregon
Miners Buried in Mud Rescued From Midwadiey Coal Mine
Williamsport Pa Feb 18 25 men trapped by a reservoir break at Midwadiey coal mine were rescued just before midnight. One man died in debris while the survivors were found standing in mud to their hips.
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Williamsport
Midwadiey Con Mine
Jordan pushes ban on Stanford drinking at campus
Stanford University, February 18, Professor David Starr Jordan appointed Arthur B. Clark, former Mayfield prohibition mayor and head of the art department, to chair a faculty special advisory committee tasked with ending student indulgence in beer and California wine. The move prompted resignations from the student affairs committee as many faculty oppose the measure.
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Arthur J. Clark
Mayficks
Stanford University
David Starr Jordan
University
Arthur B. Clark
Mayfield
Cal
California
Jordan
Stanford
Labor Troubles in Chile Threaten Bloodiest Revolution
The dispatch from Valparaiso on February 18 reports escalating labor warfare in Chile under President Pedro Montt. Soldiers killed hundreds of workers, anarchist agitators spreading propaganda, and major clashes among miners at Iquique Lagunas and Antofagasta Caleta Bura with 210 dead and 50 wounded in December. The 30,000 strong union movement faces decisive confrontations as tensions rise across the republic.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Pedro Montt
Montt
Republic
Tquique
Lagunas
President Montt
Antofagasta
Mefillenes
Calleta Bura
Taft Fort ticket slogan and New Jersey pivot
Washington reports Governor Fort of New Jersey emerges as a leading name for Taft’s running mate with the slogan Taft and Fort. Massachusetts Governor Guild also supported. Fort’s 1586 nominating speech for Hobart noted. Fort is 56, a lawyer.
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New Jersey
Tafve
Guild
Massachusetts
Port
Hobart
Washington
Fort
Taft
Chicago
Death in Scrambled Eggs Sparks Fatal Kitchen Shootout
In San Francisco on February 18, foreman Jacob Grossman in a grading gang was shot and killed by chef Larrie Taylor after a quarrel over egg consistency during preparation for scrambling. The incident occurred at 6:30 AM.
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San Francisco
Jacob Grossman
Larrie Taylor
Grossman
Court of Appeals denies new trial for Crester Gillette
New York February 18 Crester Gillette, convicted of the Grace Brown murder, had his bid for a new trial denied by the court of appeals. The case centers on the death of Grace Brown whose body was found in Moose Lake.
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New York
Crester Gillette
Grace Brown
Moose Lake
Court of Appeals
Pendleton-Walla Walla Train to Start Sunday
The O R N company will restart the regular passenger service between Pendleton and Walla Walla starting Sunday February 23. Train 45 departs Walla Walla at 9:00 am for Pendleton arriving 10:46 am. return Train 46 leaves Pendleton at 4:50 pm arriving Walla Walla at 6:50 pm. Mixed trains Nos 41 and 42 continue but will not carry passengers after that date. Public reception welcomes permanent service and strong patronage is expected.
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O. R. & N. Company
Walla Walla
F. J. Quinlan
Pendleton
0. R. & N. Company
Umatilla County
Pan
Natal Act Likely to Be Challenged by Dominion
A Victoria dispatch says if British Columbia's natal act restricting Japanese is disallowed by Ottawa, detained Japanese will sue for damages. Detention is tied to the act but violates the treaty, with a possible Dominion suit against the province to recover funds after claims are settled.
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Bellingham
Wash
Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Dominion
Cross by 5 Noyes Nearing End, Star Editor Reports
Los Angeles telegrams say no change in Cross by 5 Noyes condition as of 5 today. Washington Star editor is not expected to live much longer, with little hope of recovery for the veteran journalist.
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Los Angeles
Cross
Noyes
Washington Star
Morse Pleads Not Guilty To Indictment
New York February 18 Charles W Morse pleads not guilty to an indictment charging perjury. He was released on $10000 bail and a hearing was set for next week.
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Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
Governor Gillette Leaves on Washington Trip
Sacramento February 18 Governor Gillette and wife departed for Washington for a two month trip. Lieutenant Governor Porter will run the executive office in Gillette's absence.
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California
Sacramento
Gillette
Washington
Porter
President nominates Francia Ball as postmaster
Washington February 18 The president today nominated Francia Ball as postmaster of Poowlelld Idaho a move tied to federal patronage in the western district Ball is named to lead the Poowlelld post office with duties to oversee mail service and operations in the town
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Washington
Francia Ball
Poowlelld
Idaha
Evans to speed US Atlantic fleet toward Magdalena Bay
Rear Admiral Evans plans to push the Atlantic fleet to exceed 11 knots after leaving Callao to reach Magdalena Bay by March 14. Officials expect abundant coal and no shore leave reductions, with special inspectors to report on target practice at Magdalena Bay. A wireless report says squadrons lay about 300 miles from Callao.
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Nurry
Magdelena Bay
Magdelena
Callao
Cannon
Washington
Evans
United States Atlantic Fleet
Magdalena Bay
Department
Lima
Peru
Boutell Urges Cannon Nomination On Anniversary
Washington report notes congressman Boutell of Illinois made a dramatic speech urging the nomination of Uncle Joe Cannon for the presidency. He marked the 34th anniversary of Cannon's first speech in the House to bolster his appeal.
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Washington
Boutell
Illinois
Joe’ Cannon
Cannon
Supreme Court ruling costs Snohomish County taxes
Supreme Court voids Snohomish County 1906 railroad valuations by county officials, ruling state tax commission had general supervision over assessors and the board of equalization. The decision reverses the county court and deprives the county of about 80,000 in railroad tax receipts as Great Northern sought to restrain collection.
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Supreme Court
Snohomish County
Exerett
State Tax Commission
Commission
Tax Commission
Snohomish
Great Northern
Crazy pawnbroker jumps before train in New York
Harris Rosenberg a wealthy pawnbroker leaped in front of a subway train at Fiftieth Street before hundreds of riders. Police say the event followed his involvement in the Mechanics' and Traders Bank suspension and officials suspect mental distress from the turmoil.
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New York
Harris Rosenberg
Fiftieth Street
Rosenberg
Mechanics’ and Traders Bank
Spring Rush To Alaska Promises Record Miner Turnout
Seattle February report says up to 20,000 miners and prospectors may head to northern gold camps in coming months. Prosperity reigns in Alaska and British Yukon camps as the Trans-Alaskan railway advances toward a vast copper district along Copper River. New gold strikes reported along Klondike creeks and on Stewart White Pelly Tanana Koyukuk river districts.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Klondike
British Yukon
Additon
Morgan-Guggenheim-Havermeyer
Copper River
Henry Brataber
London Exploration Company
Stewart
White and Pelly Rivers
Tanana
Koyukuk
Jap Marries White Gin n In Vancouver
Kinta ro Tanaka, subject of the mikado of Japan, and Anna Beggman an 18 year old girl from San Jose California were granted a marriage license today by the county clerk in Vancouver Washington. No legal obstacle in Washington prevents the marriage.
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Vancouver
Wash
Kintaro Tanaka
Japan
Anna Beggman
San Jose
Cal
Washington
Flour market boosted by Russian order at Vladivostok
Portland February 18 flour market rose on news of a 66 000 barrel order filed by a large Russian commission house at Vladivostok believed to act for the Russian government. A German steamer Numentina was chartered to carry flour to the Siberian port, marking the first Russian order since the Japanese war amid Turko Russian frontier tensions.
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Howe
Vladivostok
Portland
Numentina
Siberian
Russia
Caucasian
Fire at Effie tower wireless station top
Paris reports the highest fire in world history as the wireless station atop the Effie tower burned today. The blaze marked a record in scale and influence on communications from the city.
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Paris
Effie Tower
Almblom returns to Oregon after Honolulu tryout
N. O. Almblom, who lived in Honolulu since last summer hoping for a better education, returned Monday after finding Oregon superior. He formerly edited the Monument Enterprise and left to seek schooling, but facilities and opportunities proved disappointing and he plans to restart his efforts in Monument.
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N. O
Almblom
Honolulu
Oregon
Heppner Times
Monument Enterprise
Monument
Fort D A Russell to Get $1.5 Million Fortifications
Contracts for more than one and a half million dollars fund 83 new buildings at Fort D A Russell. Government plans spring start on fort improvements, including officer housing and garrison structures, to produce one of the best equipped installations in the nation.
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Cheyenne
Fort
D. A. Russell
Congress
Three Die In Explosion At Kenell New Jersey
Three men are reported killed in an explosion at a General Explosive Company plant near Kenell New Jersey. The blast was powerful enough to shake the area for miles and is under investigation.
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Kenell
N. J
General Explosive Company
Here
Milea
Quartz ore find stuns Greenhorn camp near Psyche property
Nearly 100 pounds of quartz rich with gold drew crowds in Greenhorn camp about 80 days ago. Mr. Clark, in charge of the J. W. Fleegle mine near Psyche property, reported a cross-cut ledge out five feet with no wall attack. Ore from the ledge appeared highly gold rich and the extent remains unknown. Witnesses called the find phenomenal.
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Greenhorn Camp
Clark
J. W. Fleegle
Psyche
Baker City
Wave of age for machine rule in primary law
Voters and leaders across Umativa county favor the primary law over mass conventions to name candidates. Both major parties back full enforcement of the law and the people’s choice for officials. Prospective candidates express willingness to face voters on merit without party manipulation. Legislative pledges to uphold the people’s choice are welcomed locally.
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Umativa
East Oregonian
Sentimen
Oreson
Algo
Violinist Goes Mad During Santa Barbara Visit
Schne mann Johnston, a Tacoma born violinist with students, went insane while visiting Santa Barbara. He stripped in public, eluded capture for hours until restrained by mounted cowboys, jailed briefly, then escaped to the hills before being recaptured for medical care.
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Santa Barbara
Schnemann Johnston
Tacoma
Wash
Santa Yoca
Author of Bathsheba Arrested for Libel in San Jose
William Fraser Herron editor of the Town Crier and former Sequoia writer for Stanford University was arrested in San Jose California on a charge of criminal libel. Emil Mayer a baseball magnate accuses Herron of libeling him in the Town Crier article. The poet previously gained fame for Bathsheba and faced editing suspensions at Stanford.
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San Jose
Cal
William Fraser Herron
Fime
Bathsheba
Stanford University
Sequoia
Emil Mayer
Mayer
Herron
Town Crier
Indian pupil of Whitman dies at age 80 on Umatilla
Sarah Minthorn also known as Ipna sol a toe, the last Cayuse pupil of Marcus Whitman, died at her son Luke Minthorn's home on the Umatilla reservation after a long life near the Umatilla agency. She recalled Whitman school days and shared pioneer memories of the Tututl mission.
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Sarah Minthorn
Ip-na-sol-a-toe
Marcus Whitman
Waillatpa
Umatilla Reservation
Luke Minthorn
Umatilla Agency
Sarah
Whitman
Umatilla
Walllatoy
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South America
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