Deficiency Bill Signed and Pacific Crisis Updates
A collection of reports from Washington, Pekin, and Manila detailing legal and military actions. The president signs an urgent deficiency bill removing the eight hour work limit on Panama Canal labor. Gunboats Eleano and Quiro depart for Kiukiang with Marines, while 250 aboard. Pekin court fears uprising as 90,000 troops move in. Missionaries reach Kin King unharmed after French Catholic tensions. Troops mobilize along the Chinese coast and in Manila ahead of further dispatches.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Kiukiang
Navy Department
Eleano
Rodney
Quiro
Train
Raid on Frisco Gamblers Nets 240 Arrests
San Francisco February 27 The District Attorney acted without police knowledge to raid the new joint opened by Duroux and Harvey. About 240 gamblers and visitors were arrested last night and arraigned in four batches. Money amounts to eighteen hundred dollars in cash stacks and chips and a full layout of gambling paraphernalia was seized. The cases were postponed until Thursday as DA Langdon pledges to continue the gambling crackdown.
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San Francisco
Duroux & Harvey
Langdon
Maya
Cromwell Reluctant to Explain Canal Bill Details
Washington February 27. William Cromwell appeared before the senate committee on canals again. Morgan pressed for a full accounting of his bill and the related actions, but Cromwell remained reticent regarding payment status and the bill's exact provisions.
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Washington
Fed
William Cromwell
Senate Committee On
Morgan
Cromwell Reveals Large Government Payment Handling
Cromwell states he managed 200000 dollars of a 40000000 government payment, but received nothing and has not yet rendered his bill for services. The remarks imply ongoing financial disputes with the New Panama company and government dealings.
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New Panama Company
Cromwell
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebrated by Emperor and Empress
Berlin February 27 news reports the twenty sixth wedding anniversary of the emperor and empress marked by public rejoicing across the empire. They declined gifts from subjects and directed contributions to charity. Only royal friends and relatives gave gifts including President Roosevelt who sent a silver present after a Gruenwald forest walk.
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Berlin
Empire
Troosevelt
Gruenwald Forest
In Lawyer Patrick's Favor Perjury Trial Testimony Contested
New York on February 27 Joseph Jordan admitted the perjury charge connected to the Patrick case and said he served a term for horse theft. He maintained his testimony about a conversation with Jones and Patrick and reiterated that Jones and Patrick did not kill Rice.
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New York
Joseph Jordan
Patrick
Jones
Jones Anh Patrick
Rice
Denied a New Trial for Preacher in Land Fraud Case
Omaha February 27 Rev George Ware was denied a new trial and sentenced to one year in jail and a $1000 fine. He has appealed. The conviction was for land frauds.
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Omaha
George Ware
Chicago Wheat Market and Global Royal Wedding
Wheat closed at 178 with corn at 437 8 and ance at 30 T R. Prince and Duchess wed in Berlin with about 00 guests attending. Count Wadel led the civil ceremony and Dryander conducted the religious rite. They received congratulations in a knights’ hall.
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Chicago
Prince Aml
Berlin
Princce
Estel
Fred Wrick
Sophie Charlotta
Oldenberg
Ruestea
Count Wadel
Dryander
Maggie Hardy Cremated in Greenhorn Cabin Fire
In Baker City February 27 Maggie Hardy housekeeper for Dug Weaver of Greenhorn died in a cabin fire. Fire destroyed the log cabin as miners attempted rescue but failed. Hardy, about 50, perished in smoke and flames, with Weaver returning to arrange burial.
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Greenhorn
Woes Ahern
Baker Citys
Hardy
Dug Weaver
Weaver
Loge
Mangele Hardy
Sumpter
Gambler Runco Man Located in Havre Montana
Walla Walla February 27 Joe Wright one of the men accused of duping John Eisler out of 1942 at Paseo vanished after the affair. He is now in Havre Montana staying there for the time being. Wright sent John Smalls a set of mounted buffalo horns and wrote he will remain in Havre for a while.
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Walla Walla
Joe Wright
John Eisler
Paseo
Havre, Mont
Wright
John Smalls
Havre
Miners Hardships in Boise Pen Reported
Stormy conference between Governor Gooding and Special Prosecutor Hawley as claims of harsh prison conditions surface. Prisoners denied letters, towels, and proper clothing while confined in cold cells. grand jury delays on Steunenberg case. Caldwell Masonic Hall used to prevent leaks.
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Stennenberg
Masonic Hall
Caldwell
Boise
Gooding
Hawley
Pres
Nugent
St. John
van Duyn
Steunenberg
Masonic Lodge
Wells
Colorado
Western Federation
Convestion Resolutions From Umatilla County Sunday School
Unanimously adopted resolutions at the close of the Umatilla County Sunday school convention in Athena thank God for safe passage and blessings. The committee notes the pleasant time of year, the beauty of the house of worship, Rev. W. C. Merritt’s assistance, and expresses gratitude for hospitable entertainment and fellowship in Athena.
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Pevachiave Oy
Umatilla County
Athenw
W. C. Merritt
Athena
Cutting Affray At Oregon Penitentiary
A morning incident at Oregon State Penitentiary involved Ed Roe from Baker County attacking E. W. Foster of Multnomah County with a sharpened knife used for nail trimming. Foster suffered deep facial and neck wounds, bled heavily, and was hospitalized. Roe was sent to the dungeon. The altercation follows a period of quarrel between the men. this is the first such incident at the prison in a long time.
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Oregon Penitentiary
Salem Journal
Ed Roe
From
Baker County
E.W. Foster
Multnomah County
Foster
Ross
Defied Sunday Law by Open Chocolate Shop in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on February 27 the Rogers-Hoswell confectionery at Second and Alder kept open on Sunday to test the Sunday closing law. By 2 PM there had been no arrests and townspeople sensed the law might be a dead letter for business. Saloon leaders debated whether to pursue a test case against the store, with John Bachtold, president of the Liquor Centers' association, commenting on the situation.
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Walla Wallin
Walla Walla
Roycers- Hoswell
Second
Alder Streets
Rogers-Hoswell Company
John Bachtold
Teachers Needed in the Philippines Demand for American teachers rises
Private F G Gilpin reports a strong opening for American educators in the Philippine Islands with villages eager to hire trained teachers at 60 to 125 dollars monthly. He notes shortages in skilled trades and railroad construction, while many Filipinos seek English instruction and American leadership.
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United States
Philippine Islands
United States Army
Cnty
Fort Niagara Falls
Gilpin
Manila
Luzon
Ialands
Japan
China
Tribune Affairs Unsettled Amid Hearing Looms
A court hearing is set for tomorrow to fix a trial date in the Tribune case. Dodd’s demurrer to the employee directors’ answer was filed by A. D. Stillman. Dodd seeks control while workers resist, except for W. S. Brown who sold shares while intoxicated. others remain firm on stock stakes.
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W. 8. Brown
James Nelson to Run for County Commissioner Nomination
James Nelson of Butterspéck has accepted the Democratic invitation to seek the county commissioner nomination. The invitation came at a miss meeting last Saturday when Nelson was unanimously urged to run after initial hesitation. Nelson is well known in Buttercreek and southern parts of the county, having long resided there.
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James Nelson
Butterspéck
Nelson
Buttercreek
Hopkins for Marshal Nomination in Washington
President nominates Charles B. Hopkins to be United States marshal for the Western District of Washington, advancing the vacancy amid federal law enforcement posts.
Nine Firms Own Hale of Harney County Cattle Wealth
In Harney county Burns Oregon nine companies hold land totaling 526,784 acres and own 60 percent of real estate value assessed at 1,045,650 dollars. The French Glenn Livestock company is the top stock firm with 15,000 cattle and 877,105 dollars in owned land. The levy remains 26.9 mills as property values rise. total county valuation reaches 2,187,536 dollars with improvements, livestock, and infrastructure detailed.
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Glenn Livestock Company
United Stats
Wigher
Burns
Ore
Harney County
Otter County
Oregon
California & Oregon Land Company
John Devine
French Glenn Livestock Company
William Hanley
F.C. Lusk
Oregon Stock & Butchering Company
Oregon Heeldental Stock Company
Pacific Livestock Company
Willamette Valley Wagon Road Company
Wagon Road Company
Harney Valley
Piys
United States
Harney
Regulation Drives Railways: Hepburn Bill and Clay Bill Sparks
Federal Judge Sandia rules ICC may compel witnesses in inquiries. Reichman of Western Stable Car Line warns he will appeal if Hepburn bill erodes his rights. Senator Clay introduces amendment barring carriers from owning coal or oil interests. ICC finds rail rates unjust but lacks authority to grant relief. Joseph Lester mining-law case in Benton, with top lawyers.
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Car Line
Clay
Chicago
Sandia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Frank J. Reichman
Western Stable Car Line
Isone
Washington
Senator Clay 'Sogly
Standard Oil Company
Local Option Vote Probable in Athena June Election
Preparations are under way for a local option liquor vote in Athena precincts at the June election. The movement aims to abolish liquor in Athena and neighboring Weston and Adams, forming a three town dry district to enhance morals. If all three go dry, Athena would remain dry. if not, alcohol could flow into Athena from wet towns. The campaign will be formally launched soon.
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Athena
Weston
Adams
Weston Land Adama
Iiquer
Fn Few
Lambing Tents Bring New Wool Raising Method
W G Ayre of Durkee introduces lambing tents for large flocks in Baker County Oregon. Lambing on ranges during winter aims to improve mutton quality and wool length. Shearing begins around May 20 with machinery. wool prices expected to beat last year’s 20 cents. Flock losses forecast to rise by about 100 percent.
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W. G. Ayre
Durkee
Oregon
Baker County
Bambing
Baker City
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Ole
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Tigehip
Eighth Infantry
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Morton
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Victoria
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