Eastern Oregon lawmakers unite for portland conference rights
Eastern Oregon legislators plan a conference in Portland to map a unified strategy for eastern Oregon legislation. They seek a branch asylum in Umatilla and irrigation and water rights laws, plus a scalp bounty bill, aiming to secure eastern needs against western interests. The meeting may occur Friday or Saturday to coordinate a coordinated push.
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Portland
Oregon
Fastern
House
Senate
Umatilla County
Baker County
Union County
Benitor Hart
Representative McKinney
Regents Ask Appropriation For New Buildings
The Oregon Agricultural College board of regents in Portland requested 170000 dollars to erect new buildings and equip science and agricultural departments. The rapid growth has made current facilities inadequate.
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Portland
Board of Regents
The
Oregon Agricultural College
Conference to address Eastern Oregon pending legislation
It is said the conference will be non political with both Democrats and Republicans meeting to decide on actions for pending legislation originating from eastern Oregon.
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Oregon
Woolen mill bond drive advances with Dr Smith pledge
The bond selling committee reports $14,000 secured for the woolen mill bond issue after Dr C J Smith subscribes $1,000. Chairman W F Matlock says weather delays limit progress but hopes for sun to move forward. Some property owners show indifference, but the group plans to engage them to complete the $30,000 goal.
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W. F. Matlock
C. J. Smith
Friends Get Clue To Missing Teacher
Red Bluffs California January 7 it was learned today that Prof Sawyer the missing school principal from Oakland Oregon left here December 19 accompanied by a sixteen year old boy who was unknown in the city The gun he borrowed here returned the same day It is supposed he boarded the train at Marysville and went to Willows to continue his hunting.
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Red Bluffs
Calif
Sawyer
Oakland
Ore
Dee
Marysville
Willows
Ketchel to Meet Champion Jack Johnson
Detroit January 7 Willis Britt promoter and Jimmy Britt’s brother begins duties as Ketchel manager Britt plans to arrange a bout between Stanley Ketchel and Jack Johnson confirming interest in a heavyweight title clash slated for a future date
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Detroit
Willis Britt
Jimmy Britt
Stanley Ketchel
Britt
Ketechel
Jack Johnson
Snowbound Oregon cattle quopenc coyote crusade urged
Eastern Oregon faced a heavy snowbound period as sheep corrals tighten and coyotes starve. Inspector Lytle endorses a state pamphlet and poison bait to curb coyote predation, forecasting higher coyote deaths and intensified hunts.
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Oregon
Lytle
Dr. Lytle
State Board of Sheep Commission
Earthquake Death Toll in Italy Tops 164000
Naples report totals 164 650 dead across Calabria and Sicily after the Massina quake. Massina city records 108 000 deaths, Baggio 91 000, Palmy 4 500, with many hospital casualties not yet counted. relief efforts include funds from Pope Pius for aid and a government commission to determine land ownership amid the disaster.
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Amiasuior Griscomb
Pope Pius
Soptem
Mésina
Commission
Titanic Task
Naples
Calabria
Sicily
Massina
Baggio
Palmy
Government Reports Earthquake Death Toll in Italy
Rome reports a semi official bulletin listing 152000 deaths from the quake. In Messina authorities execute looters who plundered corpses, several former convicts executed after being caught in the on scene incidents.
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Rome
Messina
Government to appoint commission to restore property lines
Rome reports the government will appoint a commission to restore property lines after landowners exploited destroyed public records to claim more property than they own. The task is described as stupendous.
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Rome
Ambassadors Griscom Heads to Messina With American Aid
Ambassador Griscom started for Messina today with $50,000 in American funds handed to him by Pope Pius. He arranged field hospitals and supply distribution through American agencies for the sufferers. Work is to be well organized by the time four American battleships reach from Suez this Saturday.
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Rome
Griscom
Messina
Pope Pius
Suez
Grandfather Mills Denies Blocking Marriage Plan
San Francisco January 7. D C Mills a California financier and his daughter Mrs Whitelaw Reid wife of the American ambassador to England will spend the winter at Millirne California. Mills denies the California trip aimed at blocking the pending marriage of his granddaughter to the Earl of Granard though their presence suggests disapproval.
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San Francisco
D. C
Muzzle Judge Will Be Carefully Guarded
Detectives will guard Justice Daniel Wright's residence after threats following his Buck Stove case ruling sentencing Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to jail. Wright says he is not afraid, but family friends feel anxious about the danger.
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Washington
Daniel Wright
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Buck Stove & Range
Wright
China feud pits regent Chun against Prince Ching in Beijing
San Francisco dispatch reproduces Gal Yat Bo report of an armed assault on Prince Ching by Prince Chun in the empress dowager’s presence. The piece cites a long rift between the regent and Prince Ching and predicts the downfall of one rival as Yuan Shi Kai’s dismissal is seen as a Chun victory.
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San Francisco
Prince Ching
Chun
Emperor
Yuan
China
Prince Chun
Pu Yi
Gal Yat Bo
Yuan Shi Kai
Sailor Sought in Murder of Reverend Carmichael in Michigan
Port Huron reports deputies and citizens scouring Pine River for a mysterious sailor linked to the murder of Rev. John Carmichael, the Methodist minister whose dismembered body was found in the church store near Columbus. Sheriff Wagenfell cites evidence against Gigson Browning, a carpenter, as a person of interest. The crime left bloodstains on church pews and a church chamber resembling a slaughter house.
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Port Huron
Mich
Pine River
John Carmichael
Columbus
Carmichael
Wagenfell
Gigson Browning
Rescue at Bonita Falls Ends Perilous Seven Hour Wait
In San Bernardino on January 7 Miss Gladys Bonescrew clung to a narrow ledge above Bonita Falls for seven hours before a rescue. Douglas Champion spotted her and was lowered by rope to secure her. Both were hoisted to safety by rescuers, Gladys in serious condition.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Bonita Falls
Gladys Bonescre W
Douglas Champion
Holy Roller Leader Asked to Resign in San Jose
San Jose city engineer R. L. Harter, head of the Holy Roller sect in the city, has been asked to present his resignation which will be accepted by Mayor Davis.
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San Jose
Calif
R. L. Harter
Holy Roller
Davis
Lewis Vindicated as UMWA Head in Tight Victory
Indianapolis January reports confirm T. M. Lewis re elected president of the United Mine Workers of America after a strenuous fight. He defeated John H. Walker of Illinois in a close count as announced by tellers.
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Indianapolis
Jan. T
T. M. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
John H. Walker
Ilinois
Labor Federationists Meet at Walla Walla
Walla Walla Jan 7 The Washington state federation of labor began its session with 75 delegates present. The meeting will discuss many measures including a recommendation to the legislature to pose an employers liability bill. Spokane is active in the fight for the next convention.
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Walla Walla
Washington State Federation of Labor
Spokane
Taft to Receive Major Salary Increase Proposal
Washington report notes the Senate Finance Committee backed Senator Bourne's bill to raise the president's pay from 50000 to 100000 dollars, with the vice president and speaker earning 20000 each. The law on traveling expenses would be repealed if enacted. Senator Bailey, along with Money and other Democrats, oppose boosting VP and speaker salaries.
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Washington
William H. Taftill
Senate Committee On Finance Today
Bourne
House
Bailey
Senator Money
Woodmen Highlight Stormy Woodcraft Ceremonies in City
The Woodmen of the World and their wives concluded a successful initiation installation and dedication with a large banquet despite a storm. Head Consul I J Boak chaired and delivered a dignified address. Judge Stephen A Lowell spoke on Woodcraft with Mrs. C C Van Orsdall and Mrs Annie Hawkins applauded by a large audience.
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Storm
Stephen A. Lowell
Woodcraft
I. J. Boak
Boak
Pendleton
Lowell
C. C. van Orsdall
Women of Woodcraft
Annie Hawkins
Order
Pacific Coast League to Expand to Six Clubs
San Francisco January 7 The national baseball commission approves a new classification for the Pacific Coast league enabling six clubs next season. The plan allows clubs from coast leagues to draw players from affiliated organizations, ensuring enough talent for a six or eight club circuit.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast League
Natonal Baseball Commission
Milwaukee Incorporates Big Holding Company
Butte January 7 articles of incorporation were filed for the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway to serve as a holding company for various firms affiliated with the St Paul road to support its Pacific extension.
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Butte
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
St. Paul Road
Bitter Chicago Cold Turns Streets Quiet With Snow
Chicago on January 7 sees a noon temperature of eight above zero as heavy snow cripples traffic. Charities work to relieve widespread suffering across the city while services adapt to severe weather conditions.
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Chicago
Brutal husband killed wife is acquitted headline
In Media Pennsylvania on January 7 Miss Florence J Erb and her sister Mrs Kathrine Bessel were acquitted of murder in the death of Captain J Erb a Philadelphia politician and the husband of Mrs Erb The defense argued self defense while the sisters testified that Captain Erb assaulted Florence leading to Kathrine shooting him in defense of her sister
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Media
Florence J Erb
Kathrine Bessel
J. Erb
Philadelphia
Eerb
Hermiston Fate in Balance as Court Reopens City Case
The case against the city of Hermiston, alleging improper incorporation and threatening its corporate status, is resumed in the effectual court after prior delays. Judge Bean will rule after all evidence is heard, with a decision expected some time later.
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Hermiston
Effeult
Bean
Court Chooses One Man Plan for County Roads
Umatilla County adopts single road supervisor plan. Dave Lavender of Weston chosen as general roadmaster with authority over all road building and improvements. He replaces 40 district supervisors and will appoint local assistants as needed under county court oversight.
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Umatilla County
Good Roads Association
Dave Lavender
Weston
Harry Huber
Milton
George Buzan
Lavender
Temperature Plunges to 40 Below in Montana Blizzard
A Havre to Glasgow message reports Montana temperatures ranging from 86 to 40 degrees below zero as a severe blizzard continues with no abatement.
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Butte
Havre
Glascow
Severe storm grips Willamette valley and Astoria
Salem reports continued severe storm with snow sleet and temperatures near 20 degrees. Astoria notes shipping at a near standstill as cold snap roughens bar and freezing rain coats snow with ice.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Mercury
Astoria
Blizzard rages in East St Louis as storm grips region
A severe blizzard swept through the area on January 7 and into the night, hitting the southwestern part of the state. Temperatures in some areas plunged from 20 to 40 degrees below zero.
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St Louis
Blizzard Stirs Widespread Suffering Across Midwest
Chicago reports severe blizzard conditions with heavy traffic disruption and downed wires across the middle west. Fon du Lac Wisconsin records a 62 degree drop in 30 hours, underscoring brutal cold and hazardous travel.
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Chicago
Middle West
Fon du Lac
Wis
New jail not home to Umatilla’s George Marshall
George Marshall the Umatilla resident protests the new city jail preferring the old quarters he calls a barn. He was jailed after roaming streets and drinking, saying he waits for a train. He laments loss of street view iron grate chats and access to outside friends and contraband firewater.
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George Marshall
Umatilla
Marshall
Gurdane
Kearney
George
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