No Line on Main Street Says Traction Manager
In Pendleton the Washington Oregon Traction Company plans to enlarge the business district east and west of Main Street to spur growth. General manager FitzGerald explains geographic limits, a river and steam depots block access, and outlines a plan for a new terminal, bridge, and fan-shaped street network with agreements to pave streets and extend parks and fair grounds, prioritizing non Main Street routes.
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Company
Merchant Friends
Fite
Gerald
Washington Oregon Traction Company
Pendleton
N. P. Railway
Bridg
Steaam
Main Street
Matin Street
Traction Company
Washington-Oregon Traction
Zelaya Swindled Frisco Capitalists In New Orleans Funds
San Francisco reports that United States court action in New Orleans seeks return of twenty five thousand dollars held by ex-President Zelaya of Nicaragua. Local capitalists claim Zelaya refused to return the money or grant a railway concession after receiving it.
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San Francisco
United States
New Orleans
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Senator Tillman Near Death After Paralysis Collapse
Carolinas statesman Senator Tillman is in critical condition with partial paralysis. He collapsed on the Capitol steps Wednesday and his death is feared imminent as recovery seems doubtful. Presidents and colleagues monitor his bedside as the February reports warn of a possible end.
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Carolinas Statesman
Washington
Tillman
Capitol
Two Hundred Injured in German Socialist Riots
Frankfort on Main on February 18 reports over two hundred people injured in socialist riots against a government suffrage bill. Soldiers inflicted saber cuts. protesters furious over alleged brutal methods and more disorders are feared.
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Frankfort On
Main
Street fighting erupts in Frankfort on the Main
Severe street fighting broke out late last night between police and suffrage demonstrators in Frankfort on the Main. Many were wounded on both sides as crowds gathered after five socialist mass meetings passed peacefully. Socialists and sympathizers arm themselves to resist what they call an invasion of their rights.
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Frankfort
Mackay declines to discuss telephone merger rumors
New York Feb 18 Clarence Mackay refused to comment on reports that his group will acquire major telephone interests nationwide and compete with American Telephone and Telegraph, which recently absorbed Western Union. Mackay already owns Postal and it was said the family disposed of American holdings amid public suspicion.
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New York
Clarence Mackay
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union
Mackay
Postal
Mackays
Dummy entrymen deny illegal timber claim deals
Boise February 18 four more alleged dummy entrymen testified in the Kettenback land fraud trial denying prior arrangements with the defendants for selling timber claims.
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Boise
Kettenback
Glavis Defense Seeks Behrens Testimony in Probe
Washington February 18 Vertrees moved to summon Adolph Behrens of Seattle as part ofGlavis testimony in the Gallinger investigation Behrens linked to Alaska claimants Glavis asserts Dennett did know Behrens Vertrees challenged Glavis motives and pressed questions during cross examination noting evasive answers and indirect replicas
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Glavis
Dennet
Adolph Vehrens
Vertrees
Witnee
Washington
L. R. Glavis
Gallinger
Adolph Behrens
Seattle
Clavie
Dennett
Behrens
Alaska
Vertree
Indian Revolt Threatens Jabalpur as Troops Rush
In Mllahabad India on February 18 troops were dispatched to Jabalpur amid reports of a serious revolt against British authority. Rebels clash with relief forces near the Indravati river, six natives killed and several wounded. Europeans remain in danger as fears grow of delayed aid.
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Mllahabad
India
Jabalpur
Bnd
Tndravati
Despondent Butler Slays Wife Then Dies in Missouri Wet Fight
In Joplin Missouri on February 18 J F Butler killed his wife by slashing her throat with a razor then fatally cut his jugular vein dying instantly The despondent man had championed the dry cause in the local option election upset by wet forces He worked at the polls and helped bring Billy Sunday to town then showed signs of mental collapse after January 27 returns The story notes the lone wet spot in the county and Butler's role in the dry campaign
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Joplin
J. F. Butler
Butler
Billy Sunday
Probe cost of living select committee named
Washington February 18 Vice President Sherman appointed a select committee to investigate the cost of living. Senators Lodge chairman Gallinger McCumber Smoot Crawford Simmons and Clarke of Arkansas sit on the panel.
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Washington
Sherman
Senators Lodge
Gallinger
McCumber
Smoot
Crawford, Simmons and Clarke
Arkansas
Severe winter storm freezes East with deep snow
Cleveland Ohio February 18 reports the worst blizzard in years with winds 40 to 60 miles per hour and heavy snow halting rail and wire communications. Passenger trains two to four hours late and freight largely stopped as Cincinnati and surrounding areas report up to 20 inches of snow and severed river communications.
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Cleveland, O
Traffe
Ohio
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Kentucky
Depths of Snow Halt Indianapolis and Pueblo Cold Snap
Snow fell steadily in Indianapolis reaching 16.1 inches by nightfall as a cold wave loomed. In Pueblo the thermometer hit 17 degrees below zero, the coldest of the winter and latest in the season, with cattle suffering on the range.
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Pueblo Pueblo
Colo
Pueblo
Deep Snow Record in Columbus Ohio
In Columbus Ohio February 18 18 inches observed at city sites along with 14.9 inches in the 48 hours ending at o clock marking the deepest snow event on record for the area. Local officials report drifts and travel disruption across the city as residents assess the storm impact.
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Columbus
Ohio
Found Dead in Snow in Cincinnati
Hermann Haverkamp was lost in the snow last night and found frozen stiff this morning in Cincinnati on February eighteenth.
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Cincinnati
Hermann Haverkamp
Wreck Near Springfield Overtaken by Blinding Snow
Three trainmen are thought to be dying after a wreck near Springfield caused by a blinding snowstorm. The train plowed into an open switch, disrupting service and prompting emergency response.
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Springfield
Washington introduces Tacoma immigration station bill
Jones of Washington proposes a bill to establish an immigration station at Tacoma. The measure, announced today, aims to centralize processing and oversight for arrivals along the Pacific coast. The proposal details funding and operations plans awaiting committee review.
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Washington
Jones
Tacoma
Maris urges tuberculin tests for Pendleton dairy cows
Paul V. Maris deputy dairy and food commissioner urged rapid tuberculin testing of Pendleton dairy herds to prevent tuberculosis spread. He cited Baker City success with a low cattle loss and warned Portland’s delays could trigger far higher losses. He argued testing could eradicate disease with minimal fatalities and improve local milk safety.
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Pendleton
Paul V. Maris
Dairy and
Whoa
Baker City
Portland
Baker
Union
Maris
la Grande
Baker Dairies
P. Hale
M. J. Hindman
F. E. Brown
W. I. Smith
W. T. Brown & Sons
Johnson's Three Cent Fare Victory in Cleveland Referendum
Cleveland voters approved a franchise placing the street car system under city supervision. The measure requires service at cost plus a six percent return to stockholders, ending a fifteen year fight led by Mayor Johnson.
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Cleveland, O
Johnson
French Druggist Locked Up In Steel For 2 Years
Paris reports the disappearance of a druggist wife named Parat. Police found her chained between bed and wall, heavily scarred, wearing a copper ring belt and a maillike contraption. She says two years of imprisonment ending with childbirth last November. Husband Parat admits jealousy. he was arrested.
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Paris
Parat
Steinhell
Porat
Powder explosion fatalities may reach nine in California
San Leandro Calif Feb 18 It is believed a Chinese powder mixer will die from injuries in the destruction of several Trojan Powder works buildings yesterday His death would make nine victims The others will recover Investigation of the cause of the explosion was begun today
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San Leandro
Calif
Trojan
Butchers Arrested For Pure Food Violations In Pendleton
Lyman and Lang, Pendleton meat market owners, faced charges after deputy food inspector Paul V. Maris visited the city. Lang pleaded guilty to mislabeling lard and tallow as pure lard and was fined 25 dollars. Lyman’s case continued. evidence suggests a guilty plea and minimum fine forthcoming. Maris and chemist Verne Williamson returned to Portland after evaluating Pendleton goods, while local merchants grew uneasy.
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C. B. Lyman
Lytan
John Lang
West West Street
Paul V. Maris
Food and Dairy
State of
Oregon
Lyman
Lang Wis
Justice of the Peace
Joe KH
Lang
Dairy and Food
Williamson
Portland
Jeffries Arrives in Frisco in February Frisco
Jeffries arrived in San Francisco amid a warm reception at the Ferry today. He rested at the St Francis and disclosed he has shed 82 pounds on his ship tour. Jack Gleason and sporting men met him at the Oakland Mole. He urged a quick fight settlement and favored a California referee. He plans a month of training in the southern part of the state starting the first week in April with Berger as training camp master.
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Jeffries
Frisco
San Francisco
Jim
St. Francis
Jack Gleason
Oakland Mole
California
Ble
Berger
Mob Battles With Sheriff In Cairo Illinois
A mob of about 400 frenzied men targeted John Pratt and Lincoln Wilson accused of purse snatching. Sheriff Nellis and deputies shot, killing Alexander Halliday and wounding four others as they defended the jail. Militia arrived to restore order. several injured, one possibly fatally.
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Cairo
Jadl
Ming
John Pratt
Lincoln Wilson
Nestors
Sheriffs Post Se
Alexander Halliday
Nellis
Sam Wassinger
May
John Maloney
George Walker
Morton Crehin
Halliday
Genegance
Nellia
Unrest in Cairo After Mob Hangs Black Suspect
A Cairo mob hanged Will James after seizing him from Sheriff Davia amid accusations of murder by Annie Pelley on November 9. The mob then freed a white man jailed for ax murder and hanged him. Fears of a race war spread as reports claim mobs form across the Ohio River in Kentucky.
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Murro
Cairo
Annie Pelley
Will James
Alexander
James
Davia
Negvoes
Ohio River
Kentucky
Nellis
Alexander Halliday
Halliday
Wari
Nationalists and Laborites Press Asquith on Lords Veto
In London on February 18 nationalists and laborites pressed Premier Asquith to either shift cabinet support against the House of Lords veto or resign. Observers doubt he can unify the cabinet, and another dissolution of Parliament is anticipated.
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Asquith
London
House of Lords
Quarrel Over Lee Statue Ends in Fatal Injury
Feb 18 report says Philip Hileman, Union Army veteran, is fatally injured in a fight over placing General Lee's statue in the hall of fame. J D Evans, Confederate veteran, struck him, fracturing his skull and causing probable death.
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Lee
Philip Hileman
J. D. Evans
Evans
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