Children to Tell Congress of Lawrence Police Cruelty
Delegations of women and children from Lawrence arrive in Washington to protest persecution by militia and police, while lawmakers clash over an investigation of the strike. In Lawrence, police brutality allegations escalate as mothers move their children to safety in Boston amid arrests and new charges against strikers and pickets.
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Boston
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Sulliyvan
Charigan Akochuk
Art Authority to Lecture Here in Pendleton
Pendleton residents will hear Preston W. Search, a renowned art traveler and lecturer, in two illustrated talks at the city hall assembly room. Friday night features The World's Greatest Painters. Saturday night presents Beautiful Sunny Italy.
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Preston W. Search
City Hall
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Italy
Poindexter Resolution Faces Vote on Lawrence Strike Probe
Washington February 27. Attempt by Senator Gallinger to table Poindexter's resolution for an investigation of Lawrence strike conditions failed this afternoon. Gallinger's motion was defeated. Poindexter then pressed for adoption, saying inquiry would reveal facts. Continued on Page 8.
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Lawrence
Ardent Roosevelt supporter Jerry Ruse pursues Oregon race
Jerry Mayk, a noted progressive Republican and former speaker, visits Pendleton to back Theodore Roosevelt for the GOP nomination and touts his own congressional bid. He declares his campaign full swing, urging the party to embrace popular rule and denounce Taft’s delegates system, promising a vigorous fight for reform.
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Washington
Franklin Admits Guilt In Murders and Jury Bribery Case
Franklin, a McNamara detective, pleaded guilty to corruptly influencing one juror Charles Balin. Darrow refused comment and may be called as a witness. Brown, 70, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for killing his wife and her lover, with a 10 to 15 year sentence set by Judge Chapman under unusual timing.
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Bert Franklin
McNamara
Robert F. Balin
Clarence Darrow
Fraecklin
Darrow
Tacoma
Wash
Jack Wilson
West Umatilla Extension Project Advances to Private Lands
President Taft approved the West Umatilla extension and the order will be formalized soon, contingent on at least 95 percent private landowner signups. A diversion dam at Three Mile Falls will irrigate about 10,000 acres, with a larger storage reservoir planned below Stanfield to cover the full 20,509 acres.</s>
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Portland Oregonian
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Umatilla
Oregon Land & Water Co
Stanfield
Standard Oil to Again Be Probed
In St Louis on February 27 Judge Kinsey ordered a sweeping investigation of Standard Oil after a ruling in the Waters-Pierce case. Depositions will compel a man to allow Standard to place its own picks on Waters-Pierce board, signaling continued effort to control subsidiary directors despite the Supreme Court ruling.
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Standard Oil Company
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Waters-Pierce Company
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Standard Company
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Waters Company
United States Supreme Court
Keefe Named Secretary of the Round-Up
J E Keefe Jr, longtime secretary of the Commercial Association, was elected secretary of the Northwest Frontier association and will oversee the Round-Up branch. The office moves to the Board of Trade room beside the Commercial club.Keefe will manage publicity and transportation responsibilities formerly handled by Gwinn.
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Northwest Frontier Association
James H. Gwinn
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Gwinn
Argue Advantage of Municipal Power
City council members urge a municipal power plant by noting Walla Walla’s contract with Pacific Power and Light for ten years totaling 16 800 annually, and Pendleton’s roughly half share. They claim bond interest could be covered, spur local industry, and support free limited power to attract factories as practiced by other cities.
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Stores To Close On St Patrick's Day In Pendleton
Pendleton observes St Patrick's Day with business closures across the town. Cigar shops remain open while others such as banks post offices courts and newspapers suspend operations. Jack Watson of Wohlenberg Department Store announces the quiet day as locals celebrate the Irish holiday.
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Wohlenberg Department Store
Mexican Troops Kill Three U S Cowboys
El Paso era reports say Juárez fell to rebel forces under General Campas after rugged street fighting that drew citizen guards to the outskirts. American troops stood ready but no shots crossed the border as hundreds watched in El Paso. In Sierra Blanca at the Nelson Morris ranch three American cowboys were killed and eight Mexicans slain during a siege as twenty seven cowboys faced the besieging force. More Americans were expected to cross the border tonight to fight.
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Plumbing Contract Let To Beddow And Miller
Beddow and Miller win the plumbing and fire protection contract for the new high school. Architect Troutman and the school board announced the low bid after twenty offers. Sub-contracts expected to be awarded this afternoon as the architect and directors meet.
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Beddow & Miller
Cc. E. Troutman
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Miller
Can Amity County Bond for Roads With Special Election
The Attorney General's reply confirms counties may create indebtedness and issue road bonds via local legislation, but a county must pass a legislative measure and hold a special election to authorize such bonds. The ruling cites Schubel v Olcott and Andrews v Neil as precedent, noting five justices involved and that local laws can enable road bonds.
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Supreme Court
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Olcott
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Neil
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Troops Ordered To Border From Fort Huachuca
A company from Fort Huachuca was ordered to the Mexican border today amid reports that border conditions are serious. The move underscores heightened tension along the Arizona border near Huachuca on February 27.
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Roosevelt Club Organizes Tonight In Pendleton
Twenty five or more Theodore Roosevelt admirers plan a meeting at Dr I A Temple's offices to launch the Roosevelt Republican club. They will organize publish propaganda to support Roosevelt and denounce Republicans favoring other candidates.
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Pendleton
Roosevelt Re Publichn Club
State Board to Inspect Eastern Oregon Asylum Work
Governor West and state officials plan to inspect the eastern Oregon branch hospital in Pendleton tomorrow morning. Captain Murphy says the asylum project is advancing with Olsen & Johnson operating a large crew and concrete reaching the first story. A corner stone ceremony is planned for spring with local celebration and Pendleton Commercial Club involvement.
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Oswald West
Ben W. Olcott
T. B Kay
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C. A. Murphy
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Branch Asylum
Captain Murthy
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