Queen Helena Fages Collapse Amid Earthquake Crisis
Queen Helena ignores doctors warning of collapse while tending earthquake victims. In Washington, Vice Consul Lupton survives the Messina disaster with a letter dated January 3. The Chaneys, American consul and wife, lie buried under debris at the consulate as relief crews work to reach them, with about 10,600 people remaining in Messina.
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Rome
Helena
Washington
Griscom
State Department
Lupton
Messina
Chaney
Relief Efforts Grow as Messina Crisis Deepens
Catania and Reggio evacuated except for troops, with Mesina to remain manned by soldiers. Bodies remaining in ruins as refugees suffer. next Sunday the cities become silent tombs under guard. A survivor fainted from hunger in Messina. U S Ambassador Griscom sends Bayern with American relief funds. Thousands die along the Calabrian coast due to shortages in medicine and food. relief committee fund reaches 5 million dollars.
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Catania
Reggio
Messina
U. S
Rome
Lloyd Griscom
Civitavecchia
Italian Relief Committee
American Fleet Delayed at Port Said
Port Said reports a delay affecting the American fleet as ships wait for orders. Weather and congestion cited as factors, with officials stating operations will resume once movements are cleared.
Give-It-Back Case Set for March Trial
The preliminary hearing on the government bid to repossess Oregon timber land granted to the Oregon and California railroad long ago begins March 1 in Portland before Judge Wolverton. The government seeks about 160 million acres in a hard fight to reclaim the land.
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Portland
Southern Pacific Railroad
Oregon
Wolverton
United States Circuit Court
Oregon and California Railroad
Southern Pacific
Italian battleships delayed en route to Italy due to coal shortage
Palmero reports two of six aftershocks at Messina were the strongest since the quake. Several walls fell as the tremor rattled the city, while American battleships slated for departure from the fleet were delayed by coal shortages and will leave early today.
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Eility
Italy
Palmero
Messina
Major Teddy Roosevelt Jr Appointed as Governor Lilley Aid
Theodore Roosevelt Jr is made a major and aide to Governor Lilley in Hartford. The appointment signals presidential support and adds social prestige to Lilley’s administration. Roosevelt, son of the president, rides in the inaugural parade in gold lace as part of the Governor's escort.
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Connecticut
Saki
Lilley
Hartford
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore, Jr
Old Guard
New York
Boston
Ditch Consolidations Complete Big Western Irrigation Project
Western Land and Irrigation Company completes consolidation of Allen Ditch Pioneer Ditch Courtney Ditch and old Reeves Ditch on the west side of the Umatilla River. Three main ditches will supply 18 000 inches for about 25 000 acres, with water available for 10 000 acres this season. Company plans to offer land for sale after cultivation readiness.
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Western Land & Irrigation Company
J. W. Messner
Baker City
Messner
Umatilla
Beho
Allen Ditch Company
Pioneer
Courtney
Old Reeves Ditch
Hinkle Ditch
Mesaner
Government
Furnith-Coe
Woodmen of the World Hold Joint Installation Ceremony
Local Woodmen of the World camp and Women of Woodcraft circles join in a grand joint installation and hall dedication at Eagles-Woodman hall. Head officials from the Woodmen and Women of Woodcraft attend, with Judge Lowell delivering a principal address and a banquet to follow. The event starts at 7 40 p m and seating may be limited.
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Woodmen of the World
Women of Woodcraft
Eagles-Woodman
J. I. Book
F. F. Tichnor
C. C. Vanersdall
Annie Hawkins
Woodcroft
Boak
A. Lowell
Pendleton Camp
Pendleton Circle
Committee to Sell Bonds Urges City Growth and Levy
T. C. Taylor says past improvements good but city needs industries to build new business and population. The association asks the county court to raise the county school levy to fund new development and attract growth.
Pendleton Woolen Mill Future Debated at Association Meeting
At a Commercial association gathering last night the woolen mill dominated discourse as T C Taylor and President Alexander outlined efforts to retain and rebuild the mill. A six member committee was appointed to manage woolen mill bond disposal and reorganizing the mill into Pendleton Woolen Mill Company.
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Commercial Association
T. C. Taylor
Alexander
Taylor
Bishop Brothers
Pendleton
Teacher hunts ducks and vanishes near Red Bluff
Roseburg January report says George Sawyer, principal of Oakland public schools, set out for a rock hunting trip near Red Bluff after Christmas and did not return to reopen schools Monday. Friends and wife fear an accidental death.
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Roseburg
George Sawyer
Oakland
Sawyer
Red Bluff
Senator Fulton Delays Move on Interstate Commerce Bill
Senator Fulton of Oregon notified the Senate he will not seek discharge of the committee on interstate commerce from the state law amendment bill. He expressed hope the committee would report the bill soon.
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Washington
Fulton
Oregon
Senate
Tate
Thornton Hains Denies Grasping Claudia in Murder Trial
In Flushing on January 6, Thornton Hains, accused in the shooting death of William Annis by his brother Captain Hains, was forced to deny grabbing his brother’s wife Claudia and declared she was sweet enough to kiss. The defense seeks to prove motive tied to love for Claudia as the trial proceeds with Hains appearing nervous and pale on the stand.
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Flushing
Jan
Thornton Hains
William Annis
Captain Hains
Claudia
Annis
Northwest county group backs Portland as main service HQ
The association directs officers to contact Oregon congressmen and senators and endorses Portland as the government headquarters for the northwest main service. A letter from General Passenger Agent McMurry notes progress on securing a county soil survey. President Alexander notes annual officer election next month at the next meeting.
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Portland
Northwest
McMurry
Preadent Alexander
County Court Opens Busy Session Sets Road Plan
County court convened with tasks including fixing a ten mill tax levy, settling a district attorney bill, and deciding on a county wide road supervisor. Debate centers on better roads, appointing a general supervisor, and handling district supervisors.
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Bill
Court House
Good Roads Association
Harriman rails to power in rate setting says Morton
Former Santa Fe executive Paul Morton testifies in the government anti merger suit that Harriman controlled the rate making through Southern Pacific. He says competition existed before 1901 and involved boat lines and Canadian Pacific, but that legitimate publication of rates required collaboration with other roads in the traffic association. The session adjourns with Morton on the stand.
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New York
Edward H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Paul Morton
The
Santa Fe
Harriman
Equitable Life
Morton
Union Pacific
Chicago
Hearing Resumed In Suit Against Harriman
The government suit to force Union Pacific to surrender its interests in Southern Pacific Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and related lines continues with testimony today. Defendants include Union Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon Railway Navigation Co Atchison Topeka Santa Fe San Pedro line and individuals E H Harriman J H Schiff Otto H Kahn H H Rogers Henry C Frick Senator W A Clark and James Stillman.
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New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Harriman
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
San Pedro
E. H. Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
Otto H. Kahn
H. H. Rogers
W. A. Clark
James Stillman
Alarm Clock Weapon Defeats Burglary Attempt
A resident at 313 South Main Street awoke to a burglar entering his room at around three o clock. Levy grabbed an alarm clock as a makeshift weapon and struck the intruder, who toppled through the window. The burglar fled as friends watched in shock and the window was repaired.
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BE D, Levy
South Main Street
Mr. Levy
Biff
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