White House New Year Reception Features Yale Glee Club
Formalities open at 11 with Marine Band in full regalia as President Taft and Mrs. Taft greet guests. Diplomats lead the line followed by judiciary, congress, military officers, officials, societies, the Yale Glee Club, and thousands of common people in a grand, informal White House welcome.
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Joe Berger Joins Victoria Club Next Season
Baseball fans learn Joe Berger will pitch for the Victoria team in the Northwest league next season. Berger starred for Centralia in the Washington State league and was the strikeout king there. Victoria’s president Wattelet offered $400 for Berger late last season, a bid rejected by Centralia. Other pitchers named include McCreery Lake Surphils Narveson Wilson Kaufman Smith Olsen Kandlehner Griffin and Concannon.
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Concannon
After New Year Drafts More Senate and House Candidates
After New Year's, observers expect 30 to 40 more candidates to announce runs for senators and representatives in Congress, signaling renewed political activity and competition in upcoming elections.
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WifeBeater Kills Interfering Officer in Rage
Lakeview Gre Jan 1 In a blind rage after being stopped from beating his wife Berty Taylor fired at officer Brown who Interfered and killed him then killed himself Taylor recently resided at Baker City
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La Follette Invasion Of Michigan Tours Western States
Senator La Follette begins a three day Michigan tour with stops in Flint Saginaw and Bay City while campaign strategists report rising support in Washington Oregon and Wyoming. Administrations allies acknowledge western revolt and favor La Follette for president citing his understanding of western needs and conservation plans.
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Idaho
Shortchanging Girl Offered Stage Job Inquiries Rise
Spokane reports Miss Marjorie Harkness, 20, once involved in the penny arcade short change case, has received two stage offers after public attention. The Lyric theater Coeur d'Alene Idaho proposed $18 weekly for a singing act, and Majestic theater Oaksdale Wash offered $25 weekly for character work. She notes this is an improvement over her $6 a week arcade earnings.
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Penny Arcade
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Lyric Theater
Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Majestic Theater
Oaksdale
Arcade Theater
Grand jury to convene next Wednesday in January docket
More than a dozen men await action of the grand jury at the courthouse as the criminal docket for January grows. Deputy District Attorney Newberry lists several suspects including Walter Gilman charged with larceny of a gray mare from Gibert Minthorn and J. D. Manly awaiting indictment for passing bad checks. Also named are L. Moses, A. Schnelter, Herman Peters, M. D. Orange, and William Spankler among others on the list of unsettled cases.
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Herman Peters
M. D. Orange
Pilot Rock
William Spankler
Free grain for first three brides at Cheney Normal School
Spokane reports Samuel Glasgow of Centennial Mill promised four and cereals for 12 months to the first three bridal students in Cheney State Normal School's domestic science department. He hosted the class, toured local mills and bakeries, and pledged ongoing flour and cereals while he leads the company. He previously made a similar agreement with Washington State College at Pullman, already sending four brides.
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Aviator Atwood Narrowly Falls 200 Feet Near Lynn
Well known aviator Harry Atwood plunged about three hundred feet into the ocean near Point of Pines Lynn Mass today and was rescued by a boat in a near fatal turn of events. He survived with serious injuries and is reported in critical condition.
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Laborites' Trial in Distant Future
Los Angeles dispatch reports conspiracy charges against Tinetmoe Johannsen Clancy and Munsey delayed due to calendar shifts in U S district court. All defendants free on bonds, to be arraigned tomorrow before Judge Wellborn, with potential trial not before July. Labor union leaders pledge defense funds and support for the accused amid accusations of a federal plot.
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New Manager for Oregon Theatre
Wesley Matlock, son of Mayor W F Matlock, takes over the Oregon theatre from C J Mitchell. He promises high class attractions starting with The Barrier next Thursday and pledges comfort and convenience for patrons.
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Salo on Keepers and WCG U Workers Unite to Aid Drunkards
Pittsburgh 1910 story recounts Mrs Stella Masters forming the Protective League for the Families of Drunkards. The group partners with saloonkeepers, uses court action when needed, and works to protect wives and children from drunken husbands. It reports 50 families aided in the past year and describes methods to curb abuse without relying on pledges.
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Stella Masters
East End
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Protective League For the Families of Drunkarts
Rring
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League
Promises of Prosperity for Pendleton in 1912
The year 1912 is forecast as prosperous for Pendleton with hopes of another bumper wheat crop and continued civic improvements. Key projects include a branch asylum costing 450000, a main street bridge, sewer extensions, a 200000 mountain water plan, a new 100000 high school, and a 40000 Catholic church, plus street paving and a slaughterhouse. The Round-Up and Wamilla Morrow fairs plan permanent improvements and a larger crowd.
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Old Year Shot Out by Pendletonians
A pistol salute greeted Young 1912 as he arrived in Pendleton last night not a rousing celebration and business was largely suspended today. Stores and most establishments were closed while the post office remained open briefly. An Eagle Woodman hall dance and vaudeville shows offered later entertainment for residents seeking diversion.
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Remarkable Groin Injury From Frozen Twig Incident
Leo Graber an Ohio trapper in Marquette Michigan rode skees down a hill and fell into dense underbrush. A twig splintered into his groin fifteen inches penetrated abdominal walls. Surgeons at St Marys removed the sprout which hardened like a knitting needle due to freezing. Graber in satisfactory condition and recovering.
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Woman Pound Guilty By Suppragist Jury
Six women on a jury, in Bremerton Washington, found Mrs Mary Johnson guilty of assaulting neighbor Mrs Ace Rook with a rock over a rent dispute. Johnson was fined 10 dollars plus costs by the local justice. The Charleston case was transferred on venue change. jurors included club members and local officials.
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Mary Johnson
Ace Rook
Charleston
George L. Servey
Georg Ekrohe
W. D. Calder
John Hoover
Rose Evans
R. G. Cook
Rebels Renew Fighting at Hankow as Imperial Forces Hold
London dispatches report about 4000 rebels attacking Hankow after midnight, while Imperialist defenders reportedly hold the city. The clash marks renewed hostilities in Hankow with Pekin sources confirming ongoing engagement.
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