Romance of the Thaws Ends as Evelyn Thaw Plans Europe
New York report confirms Evelyn Neabit Thaw and Harry Kendall Thaw end their marriage. Evelyn leaves Park Avenue house and will move to Europe with an annual allowance of about 16 000 dollars. Divorce proceedings expected, with Evelyn not contesting the annulment. she vows never to return to the United States.
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New York
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Harry Kendall Thaw
Evelyn
Park Avenue House
Europe
United States
Harry Thaw
Mattewan
Marty
Bankers Fight Extradition In New Britain Funds Case
William F. Walker, the absconding bank cashier who took 650000 from the New Britain savings bank, appeared before Judge Gardena in Ensenada Lower California and argued against extradition to New Britain. The plea was technical and the judge took the matter under advisement.
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Enseneda
Lower California
Mexico
William F. Walker
New Britain, Conn
Gardena
Federal Court
New Britain
Walker
La Follette Flat Footed on Tariff Revision
Lincoln Nebraska Feb 28 La Follette telegram to Frank Harrison campaign manager in Nebraska comes out flat footed for tariff revision not up but down He says when monopoly blocks competition the tariff should be lowered to the difference in labor cost He also favors a permanent tariff commission.
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Lincoln, Neb
la Follette
Frank Harrison
Nebraska
Tariff Reys
Portland Hotel chief Henry Ladd Corbett betrothed to Gretchen Hoyt
New York reports announce the engagement of Henry Ladd Corbett a Portland hotel and banking interests leader and grandson of the late Senator Corbett to Miss Gretchen Hoyt of New York a social figure who debuted two years ago.
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New York
Henry Ladd Corbett
Senator Corbett
Portland Hotel
Portland
Gretchen Hoyt
Hoyt
Taft to Speak Tonight as Guest of Honor in Brooklyn
Secretary of War Taft arrived in New York and will deliver an address tonight before the Brooklyn Bar Association where he is the guest of honor.
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New York
Taft
Brooklyn Bar Association
Fire Wrecks Greeninger Block in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa suffered a 140000 dollar fire loss in the Greeninger block blaze yesterday. Fire crews battled the flames as the building burned, with authorities estimating the damage and listing the site as a total loss.
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Sioux City
Greeninger
Bradley Probable Elected in Kentucky Senate Fight
Frankfort Ky Feb 28 Voting resumed amid turmoil as W C Bradley Republican seems to defeat J W C Beckman in a tight Kentucky senatorial contest. Democrats press to break the deadlock with possible success. Bradley would be the second Republican senator in state history.
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Frankfort
United States
W. C. Bradley
J. W. C. Beckman
Bradley
Miners Rescued in Mexican mine shaft fire
A telegram from Sabinas, Mexico reports an explosion in mine No. 8 of the Carbon de Sabinas company at Rowmita. About 200 workers were employed. Miners trapped in the Rossia mine have been rescued and efforts continue to extinguish the shaft fire.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sabinas Couila
Mexico
Sabinas
Rowmita
Rossia
Lobster Culture Aims for Tokio Hatchery Show
New York February 28 reports a Rhode Island expert who studied American lobster hatcheries to introduce their culture into northern Nippon waters. The move aims to bring the famed Broadway lobster to Tokio’s markets and displays.
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New York
Broadway
Tokio
Rhode Island
Nippon
Miss Mettie Retains Teaching Position After Suit
County superintendent rules school district No 77 must give due notice and disclose charges before firing a teacher. Welles reverses board decision not on merits but on failure to notify and reveal charges. decision emphasizes legal notice requirement and proper contract dissolution.
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Mer
Wells
Alonce— Board
Welles
Pendleton to Form Private Social Club With 66 Members
Local prominent men back a plan to organize a private social club in Pendleton. A committee guides the effort and aims for a $100 initiation with about 66 members, featuring a buffet and a suitable meeting place, possibly the Taylor building upper floor. The club will coexist with the existing Commercial Association.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Lo
Commercial Association
clWub
Taylor
Bomb Hurled At Shah Kills Three In Persian Capital
In Teheran on February 28 a bomb attack on Shah is thwarted as his carriage evades two blasts. Three outriders die and several soldiers wounded while assailants flee roofs above. The shah escapes unharmed and a cable from Washington confirms the attempt.
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Teheran
Persia
Shah
State Department
Washington
Board action on school dismissal questioned in law note
A superintendent seeks 30 days written notice before canceling a contract. The board did not follow legal procedures when discharging Miss Mettle, refusing to consider testimony. Miss Mettie was said to have dismissed a care week without permission, though her stated intent was a sister's wedding in the city and she believed directors approved a week off.
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Miss Mettle
Miss Mettie
Acheok
Jury Secures Libel Case In San Francisco Suit
In San Francisco on February 28 a jury was secured and sworn in for the Older Crothers Tevis libel suit. A recess was taken until Tuesday after the opening session.
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Dury
San Francisco
Crothers-Tevis
Rosenberg Purchases Elegant West Alta Residence
Co H Rosenberg the well known farmer has bought the elegant Gus La Fontaine home on West Alta Street. He will occupy it about April 15 and move his family here to reside permanently, making it one of the most attractive homes in the city.
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la Fontaine
H. Rosenberg
Gus la Fontaine
Alta Street
Pioneer Farmer Charles Ogilvie Severely Injured In Wagon Accident
Charles Ogilvie Improving, Charlies Q Ogilvie, a well known pioneer and farmer of the Pilot Rock district, was badly hurt when his wagon rolled off a grade a few days ago. He slowly recovers as his left shoulder is broken and other injuries are serious but not likely to be fatal.
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Charles Ogilvie
Charlies Q Ogilvie
Pilot Rock
Walla Walla Victims Foil Southern Oregon Land Promoters
Walla Walla citizens were swindled by promoters who offered land valued between 2000 and 10000 dollars for 50 dollars and claimed land could be bought from the railroad for about 450. A dispatch from Roseburg saved many inventors from loss by stopping the misdirected letters.
Japan weighs sending warships to rescue Tatsu Maru in
Tokyo reports Japan considers dispatching warships to Wacao China to force the release of the Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru held on alleged treaty violations. China has not complied with Japan’s requests for release.
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Tokyo
Japan
Saii
Wacao
China
Coast Magazine Editor to Feature Umatilla County
Editor of Coast Magazine Will Apel and J E Wilhelm arrived in the city last evening for three weeks to collect data on Umatilla County resources. The April issue will be devoted to the county with numerous articles and photos by Major Lee Moorhouse, aiming to attract new residents and attention.
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J. E.wilhelm
the Coast Magazine
Umatilla County
Lee Moorhouse
Umatila
R. Wilhelm
Indian hunter David Tulee sees bounty income drop sharply
David Tulee, famed hunter in the southern part of the state, notes wild beasts scarce in former haunts. He collected $84.50 this season from the county auditor after 24 years averaging over $1000 annually. his catch included 52 coyotes, 11 wild cats, and one cougar. From Spokane Chronicle.
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David Tulee
Tulee
Spokane Chrontete
Japanese steamship Hirosaki Maru calls at Nagasaki
Consul George W. Scudmore reports the Hirosaki Maru called at Nagasaki on December 26 while en route from Pusan Korea to Kagoshima carrying 62 Korean laborers. They were hired by contractors to work on the government railway between Kashima and Yatsushiro with wages of 70 sen per day and a 24 sen per day food deduction.
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George W. Scudmore
Nagasaki
Fusan
Korea
Kagoshima
Kashoshima
Yatsushiro
Building Prospects in Baker City Grow With Plans
A prominent contractor said yesterday that many more cottages would be built in Baker City, with plans prepared and contracts already let for construction. The announcement signals expanding housing development and a robust local construction outlook.
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Inaker City
Rbaker City Herald
Bradley Wins Long Senatorial Contest in Kentucky
Frankfort Ky February 25 W C Bradley republican was elected United States senator from Kentucky this afternoon over J W C Beckham after a long struggle by a vote of 4 to 83. When the vote was announced great excitement prevailed.
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Frankfort
W. C. Bradley
United States
Kentucky
J. W. C. Beckham
Millionaires in Congress Highlight Senate Wealth Leaders
A Washington statistician reports the U.S. Senate includes 32 millionaires with a total of 210.6 million dollars and the House has 14 millionaires totaling 83 million. Top earners are Simon Guggenheim at 60.6 million, Isaac Stephenson about 30 million, Stephen Elkins around 26 million, and New York's John E B Andrus with 3 600 000.
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Washington
United States Senate
House
Simon Guggenheim
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Stephen B. Elking
West Virginia
John EB. Andrus
New York
Walla Walla Records Heavy Rain Of Month
A last night rainstorm was general across the region with Walla Walla reporting 0.42 inch, the heaviest rainfall this month. The Touchet and London districts received heavy showers while Eureka flat stayed drenched through the night. Grain across the county is looking exceptionally fine.
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Walla Walla
Variousa Section
Weather Office
Touchet
London
Eureka Flat
Mill Lines Will Comply With Law Strike Averted
Spokane February 28 The Northern Pacific railroad agrees to the federal nine hour law without wage cuts. Telegraphers on Hill roads avoid strike as 500 operators are sought on eastern railroads. President Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers reports the wage earners will average about 75 dollars per month.
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Northern Pacific
Eastern
Spokane
Northern Pacific Railroad
Perham
Order of
Arm Found in Nevada Woodpile Suggests Unknown Death
Ely Nevada February 285 A human arm with little flesh was found by City Marshal Hudgens while collecting wood chips. The arm likely belonged to a young woman who may have died seven or eight months ago. Hudgens believes the dog carried the bone into the yard and notes no recent disappearance matches the remains.
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Ely
Nev
Hudgens
Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang Arrives in San Francisco
Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister, along with his suite, landed in San Francisco on the Siberia this morning en route to Washington. He will be welcomed by officials and proceed to the capital after measurable formalities in a brief stay.
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San Francisco
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Siberia
Year Sentence and 7500 Fine by Judge Wolverton
Horace McKinley, land fraud agent, brought back from Mukden, Manchuria, where he escaped after conviction, was sentenced in Portland to two years in prison and a 7500 dollar fine by Judge Wolverton. The sentence followed rumors he had cut a deal with authorities for immunity in exchange for testimony.
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Oregon
Portland
Horace McKinley
Mukden
Manchuria
Wolverton
McKinley
Heney
Edison in Critical Condition at New York Hospital
Thomas A. Edison lies in a very grave state at the Manhattan eye, ear and throat hospital after a February bulletin. The morning showed slight improvement, with pulse and temperature normal and the doctors hopeful for recovery. Family members stay at his bedside.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Edison
Beulah Hawkins Awakens After 21 Days Sleep
Los Angeles reports Mrs Beulah Hawkins woke after an unbroken 21 day sleep at the county hospital. Surgeons say full recovery may take about a week and note the case has baffled the medical profession.
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Los Angeles
Beulah Hawkins
Taft to Speak at Brooklyn Union League Banquet
William H. Taft will be guest of honor at the Brooklyn Bir association banquet at the Union League club tomorrow night Ex-Governor Frank Black also to speak.
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Taft
Brooklyn
New York
William H. Taft
Brooklyn Bir Association
Union League Club
Frank Black
L L Mann Announces Run for State Representative
L L Mann, well known reservation farmer, announces candidacy for representative in the legislature. He will refuse to sign Statement No 1 as not part of the direct primary law but will vote for the Republican choice regardless of the people's will.
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L. L. Mann
Jury awards young Indy for nose injuries in streetcar crash
A Chicago jury awarded a young Indy $2500 for injuries to her nose after a street car accident. The nose, a beautiful grecian style, was valued by the girl at $10,000 and required several stitches to repair, with its beauty spoiled.
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Chicago
Indy
Settlers urged to Umatilla county by Furnish plan
Agents start east campaign to recruit homeseekers for the Furnish irrigation project at Echo. B S Swingle of Grand Forks and C H Woodward of Mooresville will solicit in North Dakota Minnesota Indiana and nearby states, promoting irrigated lands and Oregon resources. The drive follows prior advertisements and is part of Dr. Henry Waldo Coe and associates effort to settle a desirable colonist population.
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Umatilla County
B. S. Swingle
Grand Forks
N. D
C. H. Woodward
Mooresville
Echo
Swingle
North Dakota
Minnesota
Woodward
Indiana
Timatilla County
Ers
Furnish Project
Oregon
Furnish Ditch Company
Henry Waldo Coe
Chaplet BH
Adame
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Stanford White
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Ald
Hwly Shah
Pal
Ace
Walla Wallans
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Coast Magazine
Apel
Congress
Priso
Wizard Edison
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