Open Door Policy in Manchuria Faces U S Circular
Washington Feb 21 The state department is expected to issue a circular note to powers highlighting Japan s anti open door policy in Manchuria The move signals Americans aim to question Japan s violation of China s territorial integrity through Manchuria machinations Senator Fulton secured Senate passage of a resolution to compel Southern Pacific to obey the land grant law in Washington Feb 21.
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United States
China
Fulton
Washington
State Department
Japan
Manchura
Senate
Belmont backs bill to require publication of campaign contributions
Perry Belmont, leader of a nonpartisan group seeking a law that forces publication of campaign contributions, testified before a house committee in Washington on February 21 in favor of the legislation.
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Washington
Turkish threat rumor fuels cabinet talks in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on February 21, ministers held a conference with the national defense committee after a false report claimed Turkish troops crossed the Caucasian frontier. The incident increased friction with Turkey and prompted a security review.
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St. Petersburg
National Defense Committee
Turkey
SP Lays Off 200 Men in Sacramento Motive Department
Sacramento California February 21 two hundred men in the motive department of the Southern Pacific were laid off today due to slack business. Officials said they will likely be rehired before summer, signaling a temporary cut rather than permanent layoffs.
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Motive Department
The
Southern Pacific
McFarland and Welch Meet Tonight in 10 Round Bout
Milwaukee on February 21 hosts Packle Mc Farland versus Freddie Welch in a 10 round boxing match with Mc Farland listed as the favorite at 10 to 7 odds.
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McFarland-Welch
Milwaukee
Packle McFarland
Freddie Welch
McFarland
Reckless Japanese man Teramoto faces potential indictment
Glechy Teramoto, described as reckless, who attacked countrymen in Port Arthur, may be indicted and tried if sufficient evidence is presented. The district attorney received a Portland inquiry requesting action, suggesting support from another Japanese party for pursuing the case.
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Glechy Teramoto
Port Arthur
Portland
Glec
Bank cashier donates costly portrait volume to high school
W L Thompson of Commercial National bank presented the high school library with an ornate copy of the White House Gallery of Official Portraits. The Morocco bound volume features a gold national seal engraving and is described as one of the city’s finest and most expensive books.
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Commercial National Bank
Lbrary
White House
Morocco
The
United States
Man Sentenced to 180 Days, Learns Inheritance
Los Angeles news: William Allen, 28, serving six months for petty larceny, is informed that his mother has left him an $15,000 legacy due to her death. Allen is charged with stealing postage stamps from a post office while in custody.
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Los Angeles
Ventonce
Jai
William Allen
Allen
Pendleton Bar Elects Judge James A. Yeee President
Judge James A. Yeee was named president of the Pendleton Bar at a meeting held yesterday afternoon amid action on the new federal court diarylet. Judge H J Bean resigned as president after the formers meeting and Judge Fee was elected to succeed him, to serve through the May session. J R Raley serves as secretary.
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James A. Yeee
Pendleton
Federal Court
H. J. Bean
Judge Fee
J. R. Raley
Loew Association
Pendleton Jeweler Injured in Sheridan Wreck
Pendleton jeweler Ralph Winslow was aboard the Sheridan local wrecked near Forest Grove. He was injured when his rear coach car overturned. though listed among victims, his name did not appear in the official roster. He remains with his parents and is expected home soon.
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Ralph Winslow
Pendleton Jeweler
Sheridan
Forest Grove
Mr. Winslow
Chief of Locomotive Engineers Warns Rail Strike Likely
Grand Chief Warren Stone of the Locomotive Engineers declares workers will not accept wage cuts on railroads. He argues living costs remain high and predicts there will be no wage reduction or strike, urging a firm stance. Cleveland, February 21.
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Cleveland
Warren Stone
Locomotive Engineers
Comptroller Seeks Bank Condition Report
Chicago February 21 The comptroller of currency issued a call for a report on the condition of national banks as of the close of business February 14.
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Chicago
Comptroller of Currency Today
Roosevelts Inland Waterways Message Ahead
President Roosevelt prepares another message to Congress within ten days. It will focus on the Inland Waterways Commission and wide ranging improvements for the Mississippi in the central west and the Columbia in the northwest, stressing the need for early work on these streams.
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Columbia
Washington
Roosevell
Inland Waterways Commission
Middle West
Northwest
Roose- Vell
Kyle and Kyle divorce over alleged mistreatment
Marie Kyle files for divorce from Joseph Kyle after a year of marriage citing cruel and inhumane treatment. The complaint, led by Carter and Smythe, accuses him of verbal abuse and accusing her of adultery with a dark haired moustached man.
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Marie Kyle
Joseph Kyle
Carter
Armed Fight for High Gold in Rawhide Claim Battle
Reno Nev Feb 21 Edward Miller and 20 companions barricaded behind a high grade ore breastworks defending their lease rights on the Litigator claim at Balsoon mountain Rawhide. Over 100 claimants oppose, both sides armed. ground cleared to dangerous distance. thousands gather as Miller, owning one sixth of the claim, blasts an immensely rich ledge yielding thousands per ton. The other two partners accuse him of desertion and seek equal shares, Miller vows to fight to the death rather than concede.
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Reno
Nev
Edward Miller
Balsoon Mountain
Rawhide
Miller
Miner Unearths Mastodon Tooth on Marshall Creek
Jim McCord digging on the Gleason placers near Baker City presents a mastodon tooth fragment found about 26 miles east of Baker at a depth near 322 feet. The tooth shows ivory traces and was accompanied by an $8 gold nugget. the tooth fragment measures 1.5 by 0.75 inches and weighs about six pounds. The find is displayed in the Parsaloon exhibit.
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Jim McCord
Marshall Creek
Baker City
The
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Gleason Placers
Baker
Jim
Par
Walla Walla Merchants Warned Over After Hours Money Orders
Postmaster Brunton cautions merchants in Walla Walla not to cash postal money orders after hours for a stranger described as about 45, 165 pounds, smooth shaved, ruddy face, brown hair, acting like a store clerk. He allegedly took money orders from Seattle stations and may try to pass them in interior towns.
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Brunton
Seattle
Walla Wala Rulietin
Moxes Love 104 Dies at Home Near Union
Moxes Love aged 104 died at his Union area home yesterday after a long frontier career. Born in Montreal in 1804 he joined Hudson Bay expeditions to the Missouri headwaters in 1824, later moved to Willamette Valley and Champoeg. He witnessed Oregon’s first territorial government in 1842 but his wife kept him from the meeting. He moved to Union in 1862 and lived on a homestead until his death.
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Montreal
St. Louis
Missouri River
Willamette Valley
Champoeg
Oregon
Spokane ministers choose eight for Sunday meetings
More room for Sunday services was chosen this morning by the Spokane Methodist Episcopal Ministers association. Dr Henry I Rasmus Rev FE M Hill and Dr Henry Brown were named to confer with other church committees on arrangements for William Sunday evangelistic meetings next fall. A special tabernacle may be built for the services, according to the Spokane Chronicle.
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Henry I. Rasmus
FE. M. Hill
Henry Brown
Spokane Methodist Episcopa Ministers’ Association
William Sunday
Spokane
Spokane Chronicle
North Yakima Brewery Stopped Over Prohibition Fears
Work on the $100000 Mant brewery at North Yakima has been halted amid fears that Yakima County and possibly the whole state may soon go dry. The plant could be converted to a fruit cannery if the prohibition movement strengthens.
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North Yakima
State of Washington
Explosion Kills Thirty at Hercules Powder Plant Pinole
Pinole Calif Feb 21 thirty men were killed in a blast at the Hercules Powder works four white men and 26 Chinese among the dead Foreman William Stillwell body recovered one inquest to be held Flames and shock from the explosion spread across the bay area and the plant loss is about 100000 Charles Bullingham Jr organized a fire brigade and risked his life in heroism as families rushed from Pinole seeking loved ones the Dupont De Nemours trust owned the plant with no definite cause given for the accident
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Calif
Hercules
William Stillwell
Stillwell
Bay Region
Charles Bullingham, Jr
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Dupont de Nemours Powder Trust
Mine Cage Disaster Kills Four in Wilkes Barre
Four men were killed and four others fatally injured when a mining cage plunged to the bottom of the pit in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania today. Rescue crews rush to stabilize the scene as investigators work to determine the cause of the accident.
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Wilkesharre
Explosion at Globe Colliery Kills 14 Men
In New Castle on Tyne a massive explosion at Globe Colliery today instantly killed 14 men. A rescue effort followed but the victims could not be saved as smoke and debris filled the mine. Emergency crews cordoned the area while investigations began into the cause.
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Globe Colliery
La Grande Market Day Promoter Predicts Big Event
Max Zimmerman, originator of Market Day, reports strong local support for La Grande’s first market day on February 29. He predicts it will be the most successful event in the United States, with preparations underway across seven states. James I. Shields will oversee advertising.
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Max Zimmerman
la Grande
Zimmerman
United States
James I. Shields
Law and order in Nome Alaska under the stars
The writer asserts strict self government near the Arctic circle, noting enforceable laws, respected rights, and cautious behavior to avoid trouble. Dance halls operate while gambling remains hidden in dark rooms, with only the unwary at risk in Nome Alaska.
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Arctic Circle
Commonwealth
Alaska
Shee pm en to be tried in Washington court for state-law breach
Washington woolgrowers face trial on March 9 for moving flocks across the state line without notifying the state Sheep Inspector Dr W H Little. Trials follow failed attempts at settlement. Judge H J Bean lists equity cases and jury trial dates through March 23 including Willis vs Grant February 21 and Bank of Weston vs Wilkinson March 23.
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H. J. Bean
Willis
Halverson
Smith
Sturdevant
Carnes
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Miller
Warner
Hall
J. M. Young
Hermiston Mercantile Company
Rice
Chamberlain
Bank of Weston
Wilkinson
Big Time at Pilot Rock Fraternal Trip
Pendleton Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge members, 130 strong, joined Grand Master Scott for a major fraternal event in Pilot Rock. Three coaches carried the party. return to Pendleton was at 2 a.m. The visit featured lectures by Grand Master Scott, Grand Secretary Sharon, past grand master R. Alexander, and Walter M. Pierce, followed by a banquet before heading to Adams.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodge
Pilot Rock
Scott
Terminal City
Piiot Rock
Sharon
R. Alexander
Walter M. Pierce
Adams
Fat Steers Bring 2 Cents Per Head At Butter Creek Sale
In Butter Creek district reports say over 5000 fat steers are being fed with sales this week led by R N Stanfield and Fred Andrews. The top lot brought 62 dollars per head, about 32 head sold for 2000 dollars. A second shipment of 250 head went out, reflecting a steady market as spring markets loom. Excerpts also note expectations of five cents per pound after March 1 and thriving alfalfa belt yields. Tokyo news reports a bill passed by the house of peers exempting duties on exhibits for the 1912 exposition.
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Butter Creek
R. N. Stanfield
Fred Andrews
Echo and
Echo
Northwest
IT Davis to Lead Dairy Candles and Soft Drink Inspection
State dairy and food commissioner Davis announces a forthcoming, rigorous inspection of candles and soft drinks. The Wallula Bulletin notes the department has not focused on this line but plans a thorough campaign soon, with prosecutions for uncleanliness. Dairymen report improved sanitary conditions and insist on selling pure milk.
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Davis
U'Ren the Law Giver and Oregon Bribery Plot
In the March American Magazine Steffens reports Oregon politics involving Charles Fulton and Harvey Scott. He prints a telegram allegedly offering 225000 and federal patronage to defeat Mitchell, with Ladd wiring Bourne in Salem. McKinley asks for sentence delay awaiting San Francisco communication.
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Pam
Oregon
Scott
The
Oregonian
Telegram
Mitchell
Say+ Ladd
Bourne
Portland
American
Lincoln Steffens
U'Ren
Bieffens
Charles W. Fulton
Harvey W. Scott
U. S
Jonathan Bourne
United States
Steffens
William M. Ladd
Salem
McKinley
Horace McKinley
Wolverton
Federal Court
Hemey
San Francisco
Pinchot to Quit Service and Seek Senate Run
Circulation in Washington claims Gifford Pinchot chief of the forest service will retire at Roosevelt's term end and move west to grow the country. It says he aims to enter politics and possibly be sent to the Senate from his new residence. Pinchot rose with Roosevelt and transformed national forestry from infancy to prominence.
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Gifford Pinchot
Forest Service
Hoosevelt
Pinchot
Senate
Roosevelt
Agricultural Department
National Forestry
Northern Pacific traffic rising with doubled freight trains
Paseo reports a sharp rise in division traffic as Northern Pacific freight trains out of Faso headquarters nearly double in three weeks. Coal and lumber shipments drive business growth while the railroad prepares to expand line capacity, signaling further rate increases as activity continues.
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Northern Pacific
Faso
Met
Recital at Baum Residence on Saturday Afternoon
Miss Sadie Baum’s music pupils will perform a recital at the Baum residence 501 Jackson Street Saturday afternoon. The class reportedly includes nine students in the music program and will showcase afternoon selections.
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Sadie Baum
Baum
Jackson Street
Miss Baum
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