Weston Normal to Stay Open With Local Funds
Weston Oregon February meeting pledges $1925 to support the normal school through June if state funds fail. An executive committee will seek additional help, Preston-Parton Milling Co offers free electricity, and Harvard trained J B Keefe touts Massachusetts normal school model to bolster Oregon system. Over $2022.50 raised by 2 pm with aims to reach $2500 by night.
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Light Company
Keefe
Massachusette
Normal System
Normal School
S. A. Barnes
Pauli Ballfinch
G. W. Proebatel
I. M. Kemp
R. C. French
C. A. Barrett
Alexander
G M. Rice
Pendeton
Watts
Preaton-Parton
Athena
Bride electrocuted by umbrella wire in Columbus street
In Columbus on a February night, 18 year old bride Mrs Ethel Booschans died after her umbrella touched a live telephone wire. A dozen bystanders were shocked and thrown to the ground while attempting to help.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ethel Booschans
Changes Church Again Admits Madison C Peters in New York
Madison C Peters and colleagues, formerly of the Baptist faith, formally joined the Presbyterian church in New York on February 27. Peters, once pastor of the Muteh Reformed Church, shifted from Baptist to Presbyterian, citing doctrinal differences over salvation forms and ministering to unchurched audiences.
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New York
Madison
Petera Agan
Las Nig
Petera
Petora
Confidence men arrested in nationwide operation
Little Rock officials say a nearly hundred strong Vietima group ran a nationwide operation, having secured almost a million dollars in two years. J. C. Maybray and three alleged confederates were arrested on charges of using the site to defraud in a thoroughly organized ring.
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Little Rock
Ark
J. C. Maybray
Lmiders
Possibility of Special Session Dims in Salem
Secretary of State Benson said in Salem that a special session is increasingly unlikely. Most members favor remaining full time under law if called, and a rush of new bills would flood the meeting. He will not issue a call on Monday.
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Saleem
Salem
Ore
Benson
Harriman Plans New Deschutes River Railroad to Bend
Announcement from Harriman agency says construction will start after Garfield approval, not later than next Tuesday. The Deschutes line will extend from Shasta division toward Bend, linking San Francisco to the Columbia River with a $40 million expenditure.
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Washington, D. C
Harriman Agenia
Garfield
Deschutes River
Central Oregon
Bend
Shasta
Klamith Falls
San Francisco
Columbia River
Deschates Road
Ghanger Lain Resigns as State Executive
Ghanger Lain resigns effective midnight tomorrow after leaving capitol. Will depart Portland for Washington Sunday night to assume duties at once in the new post. Benson to take office this month as State Highway Commission is appointed this morning.
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Capitol Tofity
Portland
Washington
du Hes
Benson
State Highway Commission
Governor Outlines Procedural Steps for Rail Railroads Vote
The governor proposed the mode of procedure prior to the approval of a legislative resolution. If approved by the people, it will authorize the state to engage in railroad construction. A conservation commission will be organized on the same plan and asked to aid the railroad commission.
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Conservation Commission
Railroad Commission
City Enraged By Punishment Of Girls
San Locatdro California February 27 enraged residents over the beating of two 15 year old girls Edna Peterson and Alverna Datent by Vice-Principal Charles Benney at a local grammar school. He struck their hands with a heavy strap for misquoting a phrase. The incident sparked outrage and calls for accountability from students parents and officials.
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San Locatdro
Calif
San Lenvidro Fe
Wnodon
Charles Benney
Edna Peterson
Alverna Datent
John
Tare
Governor Resignation Letter from Oregon Governor Chamberlain
Hon. FL W Benson receives resignation from George EB Chamberlain as governor of Oregon. The letter states the resignation to take effect at midnight February 28, 1909 and thanks the Secretary of State and staff for their courtesies during their association.
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Salem, Ore
FL W. Benson
Bute
George Eb.chamberlain
Statehood Fight In Senate Practically Abandoned
The push for statehood for New Mexico and Arizona was practically abandoned in the senate today as not a single member of the special committee appointed to discuss the subject would vote for the bill as passed by the house.
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Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate
T- 14
House
Beekman Family Slaying Hints at Suspect Arrival
Bakersfield Calif Feb 27 Authorities probe the murder of Mrs W M Beekman and four children then arson to hide the crime. Ed Lieb brother of the dead woman travels from a county mine and may help identify a suspect.
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Bakersfield
Calif
W. M. Beekman
Ed Lieb
Lieh
Senate considers new criminal code with gambling and bucket shop amendments
Olympia wa Feb 27 The senate debated the criminal code with Graves of Spokane securing an amendment permitting gambling in residences and private apartments effectively repealing the prior ban. Pottia’s amendment targets bucket shops and bans so called legitimate stock brokers. The debate centered on publicity burdens on newspapers and publishers. The bill passed the senate and moved to the house with potential tax gains for King and Pierce counties from property near rail facilities.
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Olympia
Wah
Senate
Graves
Spokane
Pottia
Puta
Wbout
Coatterel
Hanson
Palmer
King
Pierce
McGregory
Benton County
Northern Pacific
Revolution Fomenting in Portugal Again
Lisbon says scores injured and two hundred arrested in a carnival uprising echoing a February 1 planned demonstration marking the assassination anniversary of King Carlos and Prince Louis. The unrest disrupted streets as authorities grapple with the surge of revolutionary activity.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Carlos
Prince Louis
Taft and Family Reach Washington After Secret Service Escort
New York Feb 27 Taft and his wife traveled with two secret service agents to Washington amid cheering crowds. They will be guests of W. J Poundman in Washington until March 4.
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New York
Taft
Secret Service
Washington
Grursts
W. J Poundman
Governor Chamberlain Resigns to Become U S Senator
Salem February 27 Governor Chamberlain resigns to become United States senator. Resignation takes effect midnight February 28 with Mrs C B Sheldon delivering it to the secretary of state who will place it on file March first. Secretary of State Frank W Benson to take office Monday. A state highway commission is appointed to study construction of a railroad across central Oregon. The commission includes A H Devers C Oreilly C Swicert Julius Byrd George Putnam Walter Rahiwin and William Grimes. First steps include a campaign of education.
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Ore
Chamberlain
United States
C. B. Sheldon
Portland
Washington
Taft
Frank W. Benson
Stile Highway Commission
Oregon
A. H. Devers
C. Oreilly
Swicert
Juliant. Byrd
Urna
George Putnam
Medford
Wo Rahiwin
Kinmath
Witliayn Grimes
Marshfled
Campaien
Education
Hermiston Search for Missing Hedberg Body Continues
In Hermiston Oregon on February 27 authorities reported no further traces of Ephriam Hedberg's body despite extensive searching. A large group plans to scour sagebrush hills tomorrow. The head found recently by J M Scarborough may belong to Hedberg though identification remains incomplete. Relatives in Ashland have been notified.
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Hermiston
Mphriam Hedberg
Ore
Ephriam Hedberg
J. M. Scarborough
Hedberg
Ives
Ashland
Governors witness in murder trial in Tennessee
Nashville Tenn Feb 27 Governor Patterson of Tennessee is a witness in the trial of Cal Duncan Cooper accused of participation in the murder of Senator Carmack.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Tennessee
Cal
Duncan Cooper
Senator Carmack
Prominent Property Holders Claim Overassessed Taxes
A complaint filed in Umatilla County alleges the assessor Strith used inflated values to oppress and defraud plaintiffs including Pendleton Building Association and Pacific Realty Co. It contends many properties were assessed above cash value while others were valued well below true worth, and asks the court to bar tax collection on these assessments.
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Pendleton Building Association
The
Pendleton Hotel Company
Toc
Taylor
Jessie B Vert
W. FL Matlock
George Darveau
Pacific Realty Co
John Seibert
J. R. Dickson Apper
Umatilla
TD. Taylor
Assonsor
Strith
County of
Thore Plaintiffe
Board of Equalization
Vee
Frank Saling
TP. Gilliland
Ind
C P. Straly
Oregon Plan Favored by Development Congress
Boise Feb 27 Resolutions backing the Oregon plan for creating railroad districts to be bonded for new railways were adopted by the Oregon Idaho development congress. It urges national and state aid for Coos Bay harbor development and asks Oregon and Idaho governors to appoint commissions to advance railway construction through the people by initiative.
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Boise
Gre
Oregon
Oregon-Idaho Development Congress
Coos Bay Harbor
Idaho
Public school chief deems billiards unprofessional for teachers
Sacramento Feb 27 A superintendent of public instruction Myatt says it is unprofessional for a school teacher to play billiards or pool in a public hall, easing concern of a young San Joaquin Valley teacher. He adds that whether women teachers may share this privilege is a separate issue.
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Sacramento
Myatt Sys
San Joaquin Valley
Young Turks Demonstration in Capital Suppressed
In Constantinople on February 27 a demonstration by young Turks and supporters occurred on the city streets. The outbreak was halted only by intense police activity and intervention.
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Young Turks
Constantinople
Turkey
Athena visitor Jerry Stone tours the city today
Jerry Stone of Athena leads a countywide visit as locals note his presence among visiting figures in the city today.
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Jerry Stone
Athena
Employed Every Lawyer in Town to Defend Him
New Orleans Feb 27 When Howard Lee charged with retailing whiskey was called at Fayette Miss it was found Lee had retained all Fayette lawyers No prosecutor available Law and Order league summoned Port Gibson attorneys Port Gibson crew proved effective Lee found guilty sentenced to 0 days in jail and fined 540
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New Orleans
Howard Lee
Fayette, Miss
Lee
Fayette
Law and Order League
Port Gibson
Roosevelt Praises California Victory Over Japs Uprising
Washington February 27 President Roosevelt said one pleasant memory will be California meeting his efforts to prevent an anti Japanese uprising. The remark reflects relief over how state leaders and citizens handled pressures during the crisis and bolsters his wartime stance.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
California
Missing man says he was doped and robbed in Portland
Portland, Feb 27. W W Waileworth of Tourle Washington, missing for a week, went to the police station and repeated his claim that he was given knock out drops and robbed of 120 dollars.
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Portland
Ore
W. W. Waileworth
Tourle
Wash
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes Senate
Washington D C Feb 27 rivers and harbors appropriations bill passed the senate today without any change affecting Oregon William Schwandt had returned to his ranch near Havyana after training acting business here
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Oregon
William Schwandt
Havyana
Trane
Congress Debates Pacific Fleet Split and Global Resources Conference
Pacific coast senators push to block naval bill amendments for a Pacific fleet division while debates rise over President Roosevelt's call for a world conference on conserving natural resources at the Hague in September. The North American Conservation Congress report backs vast forest reserves under government control. In the House, Representative Dalsell pushes a rule to fast track a Senate bill creating a five officer panel to take testimony on the Brownsville affair and re enlist those cleared of charges.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Senate
House
Congress of Nations
Congress
The
Hague
Roosevelt
North American Conservation Congress
Brownsville
Dalsell
Pennsyylvania
25Th Infantry
Thousands Lost in Forfeited Bonds in Seattle
Seattle, Feb 27. Forfeited ball bonds amounting to several thousand dollars, which should have been paid the county treasury years ago, have been discovered by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry. The exact sum will require a laborious investigation. The greater part is in bonds and obligations, with nine years of bonds for appearance left uncollected and turned into the treasury. many are outlawed by the statute of limitation.
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Seattle
John H. Perry
Perry
Treasury
Statute of Limitation
Brady Sees Danger From Jap Army
William A Brady former manager of Jim Corbett warned at the St Regis Hotel that 300000 Japanese soldiers could land on the Pacific coast. He urged Oregon Washington and California to prepare as a number could tear up railroads and destroy cities despite any volunteer force.
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New York
Pacific Coast
William A. Brady
Jim Corbett
St Regis
California
Oregon
Washington
Unidentified man found dead in city park
In Cottage Grove Or on February 27 a child found an unidentified man dead by his own action in the city park. A knife was in his right hand and the jugular was cut. A sum of 101 dollars was in his pockets. Each collar button bore the initials T A C.
Violent Earthquakes Struck Italy Reported Today
Naples Italy February 27 violent earthquakes are reported from Palms Calabria. Many walls that stood after the December 28 quake were shaken down.
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Naples
Maly
Palms
Calabria
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