Umatilla Project West Extension Said to Be Approved
Engineering report substance favored by Pendleton Commercial Club and East Oregonian. President Taft likely to approve the board’s plan for irrigating 30 000 acres with 83 000 000 in reclamation funds. White House telegram indicates Interior Department considering favorable action on West Extension of the Umatilla project.
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Umatilla
Pendleton Commercial Club
East Oregonian
Taft
Washington
Portland Journal
White House
Ben Selling
Irrigation Congress
Portland
Oregon
Tom
Interior Department
Hermiston
George Upthegrove
Umatilla River Water Users' Association
Uptherrove
West Extension
Smythe
Dan P. Smythe
Peneton Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Tiver
C. J. Smith
Orginal
Plans to extend Umatilla project near Hermiston
Portland February news from Hopson Supervising Engineer of the federal reclamation service reports a favorable board finding on the West Extension of the Umatilla project near Hermiston. The plan aims to drain Stanfield area lands and provide abundant irrigation water for upper reachers and tributaries. Congress may adopt a resolution supporting the extension at an estimated cost of three million dollars to irrigate 30 000 acres.
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Wiopson
Portland
Secretary of the Interior
Hopson
Federal Reclamation Services
Oregon Irrigation
Umatilla
Hermiston
Stanfield
Umatila
Congress
Patriot ic flavor to glee club show at OAC theater
The Oregon Agricultural College glee club, praised by La Grande and noted for the Star Spangled Banner finale, performs at the Oregon theater tomorrow night. After a successful La Grande show Monday, the group plans Baker, Union, La Grande, and Pendleton appearances, with tickets on sale at the Pendleton Drug store.
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Glee Club
Baker and Union
la Grande
Pendleton
Eale
Pendleton Drug Store
Mil lionaire Snead to Learn Fate in Texas Murder Trial
Fort Worth Feb 21 A Amarillo Tex millionaire Snead who shot A G Boyce Sr after a quarrel over an elopement will likely know his fate within twenty four hours The state and defense rested this afternoon and the case goes to the jury before night.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Snead
Amarillo
A. G. Boyce
Immigration Congress Opens in Pacific Northwest
Beginning with three sessions today the Pacific Northwest Immigration congress opened in Acoma on February 21. The convention will focus on immigrant welfare and care plans for foreign residents as its primary objective.
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Immigration Congress
Acoma
Pacific Northwest Immigration Congress
Pinchot seeks forest fire funds in agricultural bill
Washington February 21 Gifford Pinchot former chief forester of the Interior Department through the National Conservation desocration today asked Congress for at least half a million dollars appropriation in the agricultural bill for forest fire fight programs. He said it is hardly less imperative to equip our troops against an invading army than to refuse forest fire fighting appropriations and warned against false economy imperiling public resources.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Interior Department
W National Conservation Desocration
Congress
West Extension Report Pleases Hermiston Leaders
Hermiston leaders and farmers welcomed the engineering board’s West Extension report praising its plan. George Upthegrove and Dan Smythe voiced strong support, stressing rights of upper river communities be respected while urging prompt construction and full implementation of the recommendations.
H McClain Pioneer Farmer Succumbs
Hugh McClain, a well known pioneer farmer from Umatilla County, died at 4 a.m. from stomach cancer at Mrs. Strout’s home in McClain. A native of Canada aged 58, he owned a farm near Athena, later moved to Portland, and recently resided in the city. Remains moved to Athena for funeral tomorrow with Weston Knights of Pythias to conduct services and interment in Weston cemetery.
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Umatilla County
Great Divide
Huugh McClain
Canada
Athena
Charles MecCinin
Weston
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Graft trial of former Frisco mayor begins
In San Francisco on February 21 former Mayor Schmits faced a graft trial before Judge Lawlor charged with complicity in a gas rate graft involving Abe Ruef. Ruef, the former boss, will testify and was an interested onlooker, closely watching the proceedings.
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Schmits
Lawlor
Wilson
Abe Ruef
Houston Devastating Fire Leaves City Homeless
A massive blaze near Houston's Southern Pacific depot, fanned by 35 mph winds, swept seven blocks by twenty, destroying cotton compresses, lumber yards, and homes. More than sixty thousand bales of cotton burned, with losses estimated between five and ten million dollars. The city initiated relief efforts as thousands were made homeless and churches and organizations mobilized to aid survivors.
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Houston
Texana
Southern Pacific
McFadien
Cleveland
E. D. Harrell Lumber Company
cotlwindGlune Howe
Congress Considers Abandoning San Francisco Mint
Washington Feb twenty one A House appropriations sub committee weighs closing the San Francisco mint to save money California members vow opposition The item notes lingering skepticism among friends about the move’s reality and intent
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Washington
San Francisco
House Committee On Appropriations
California
Selling Enters Race for Oregon Senate Nomination
Portland merchant Ben Selling formally enters the Republican race for the Oregon senatorial nomination. He intends to resign as campaign chairman to devote time to his candidacy after informal announcement last night. Selling follows ex Senator Fulton declining to run and will oppose Senator Bourne in the April primaries.
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Portland
Bourne
Oregon
Ben Selling
Todny
Selling
Fulton
Henry Watterson calls Wilson rude for rejecting funds
Louisville editor Henry Watterson of the Courier Journal says Governor Woodrow Wilson acted rudely in declining campaign funds from Thomas Ryan. Watterson accuses Wilson of being in correspondence with Wilson’s foes during the editor’s support efforts, signaling another tilt toward Wilson’s presidential nomination.
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Louisville
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Watterson
Wilson
Thomas Ryan
Wall Street
Morse Henry
Oregon Work Resumes to Petitions for La Follette
In Portland on February 21 the petition drive to place Senator La Follette's name on the presidential preference primary ballot resumed after a telegram from La Follette stated he would continue in the race. Thomas McCucker, Oregon campaign manager for La Follette, had halted work upon rumors of retirement.
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Portland
Ore
la Follette
Oregon
Thomas McCucker
Cam- Paien
Mateger
Wisconsin
Attempt to settle threatened strike in coal miners
London February 21 representatives of about 800000 coal miners in England Scotland and Wales meet coal company agents to settle differences over wage demands. Miners have served notice they will quit February 29 unless their demands are granted.
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London
England
Scotland
Wales
Engineer Fends Off Bandits Near Bertram
In Cedar Rapids on Feb 21 engineer Mansfield was wounded in the arm when five bandits attempted to rob a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train near Bertram. He refused to stop the train and was shot as a consequence.
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Cedar Rapids
Mansfield
Bertram
Chicago and Northwestern
Farmer M. Friedley Considers Umatilla County Commissioner Run
Manuel Friedley a well known Juniper country farmer and current county school board member weighs entering the race to succeed Horace Walker on the Umatilla County Court. Friends across parties urge petitions for Friedley while he debates candidacy. Walker seeks renomination from Republicans with Maloney and Cockburn as incumbents.
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Manuel Friedley
Umatilla
Horace Walker
Friedley
Bard
Maloney
Cockburn
Walker
Hermiston Mayor Waterman Seeks Republican Nomination for County Commissioner
H A Waterman mayor of Hermiston announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. He competes against Horace Walker and possibly R S Lewis of Echo. Waterman, a farmer between Hermiston and Umatilla, was elected mayor after Ross Newport resigned and has resided in the county two years. Lewis has not formally announced but is expected to run.
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H. A. Waterman
Hermiston
Horace Walker
R. St. Lewis
Echo
Waterman
Umatilla
Mitchell
Wheeler County
Ross Newport
Washington White House reception draws over fifteen hundred
More than fifteen hundred people attended the white house reception last night in Washington D C. The event drew a large crowd into the executive mansion as guests mingled with officials and dignitaries.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Roosevelt outlines progressive policies at Ohio convention
Former President Theodore Roosevelt addressed the Ohio constitutional convention in Columbus, urging direct democracy measures including the initiative and referendum, a short ballot, direct nominations, a presidential preference primary, and direct election of U.S. senators. He criticized courts in several states, defended pure democracy, and argued for strict supervision of corporations to prevent unfair practices and overcapitalization.
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Coumbus
Ohio
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Pacific Coast
Pendleton High School Team Sets Eastern Oregon Tour
Pendleton high school basketball players depart tomorrow for a tour through Union county facing La Grande M I A, La Grande high school, and Union high school. Captain Cliff Jordan coaches lift as substitutes Jack McDonald and Cecil Hampton join the trip with Prof. Asbahr likely to accompany as faculty member and referee as the squad strengthens its claim to eastern Oregon supremacy.
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Pendleton
Union County
Oregon
Ermer M. I. A
la Grande
Union High School
Incal
Cliff Jordan
Clayton Strain
Chester Fee
Chinde Hampton
Houser
Jack McDonald
Cecil Hampton
Prof
Asbahr
Midwests Shivers Under Bitter Cold Blizzard
The central midwest states Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas battle one of the winter’s worst blizzards. A foot of snow covers the region Texas reports extensive damage with hundreds of small buildings wrecked and cattle losses rising. Traffic in Kansas City and St Louis is ground to a near halt and Austin reports over two million dollars in damage from a gale sweeping Texas.
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St. Louis
Mid-E-Southwest
Mitsouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Austin
Severe snow storm grips Chicago area
Chicago shivers under a severe snow storm with a broad sweep across the Ohio and Mississippi valley regions. Roads grow slick as visibility diminishes and schools and businesses monitor conditions. Meteorologists warn of continued heavy snowfall.
Spokane Firms Seek 2 Million Rate Rebates
Sixty five Spokane firms filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a $2,000,000 refund claim on freight charges collected beyond what the court would have allowed if the interstate tariff decision had not been enjoined. Spokane appeals argue the commission can act instantly for shippers. the case heads to the U.S. Supreme Court Friday with Today's position urging upholding the injunction to keep lower flower rates as set by the commission.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Spokane
States Supreme Court
Tony
Commission
Supreme Court
Government peers to take Colombia claim to Hague
The Hague committee studying Colombia's claims against the Panama Canal Zone weighs risks of sending the case to the Hague tribunal. The New York World summarizes the matter, suggesting evidence shows former President Roosevelt violated treaty rights and Colombia deserves reparations.
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Washington
Colombia
Panama Canal Zone
Hague Committee
United States
New York World
Roosevelt
Mexican Front Turmoil Reaches El Paso Rail Routes
El Paso Texas February 21 American women and children are being rushed from northern Mexico to places of safety in Texas. Northbound trains are crowded. Rebels are permitting repair of dynamited bridges. Many federal soldiers disguised as civilians are entering Juarez. Arms and ammunition are being sent from El Paso.
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Texas
Mexico
Juwres
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