Severe gale strikes coast of Oklahoma to Tacoma
Severe gales lash the Pacific coast with widespread damage from Tacoma to Seattle. Telegraph and telephone lines down, rail traffic delayed, and heavy rainfall continues as rivers rise. Mudslides in West Seattle devastate homes, with one fatality and several injuries. Weather officials warn of more rain in 24 hours.
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Tacoma
Wash
Seattle
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Northern Pacific
Ines
S Hours for Police Here May Be Forced
Pendleton discusses a possible action by labor commissioner Ft Hoff inspired by Eugene. The Eugene case forced city authorities to cut police hours from eleven to eight per day under oath of arrest for a law violation. Currently Pendleton police work 12 hour shifts with five officers. A three eight hour shift plan could require hiring another officer and extra coverage for emergencies.
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Pendleton
Ft Hoff
Eugene
Eist
Beach erosion threats hit Moclips area structures
The shoreline rapidly erodes undermining edge properties. The old hotel collapses toward ruin while the new pavilion is declared doomed. Water fills many cottages and the Moclips river bridge stands wrecked.
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Moclips
First Christian Church to Burn Note at Sunday Service
A note carrying a heavy burden on the First Christian church will be burned during the 11 o clock service Sunday. Rev Tolbert F Weaver and associates led a campaign that aims to raise the remaining few hundred dollars to retire the 8350 debt. Donations came from Pendleton and churches in Athena Milton Helix Dayton Walla Walla and others. Delegates from these churches will attend and Rev A M Meldrum of Athena will close his church Sunday to let his congregation join the local celebration. An invitation went to the Pendleton Commercial Association and to the public to participate.
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First Christian Church
Tolbert F. Weaver
Pendleton
Athena
Milton
Helix
Dayton
Walla Walla
A. M. Meldrum
Pendleton Commercial Association
Dr Smith backs Gov West on law enforcement in Oregon
Dr C J Smith declares strong support for strict enforcement of statutes, urging orderly government and potential gubernatorial bid. He notes Copperfield case coverage, cites Oregon’s progress from frontier status, and signals a law enforcement plank if he runs. Smith plans Portland visits and Pendleton talks, with Farm Union event Friday.
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Smith
St. Anthony's Hospital
Portland
Pendleton
Farmers Union
Blighted romance ends in death of three in hotel
In Los Angeles a blighted romance is blamed for the deaths of Mrs Mary Groves Cox, her 12 year old daughter Florence, and a man named William Melton a realty broker. The bodies were found with bullet wounds in a hotel room at midnight. Police suspect the woman killed the two others and then herself. Guests report hearing at least 15 shots.
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Los Angeles
Mary Groves Cox
Florence
William Melton
Vidamar
Wreck of Ill-Fated Tank Steamer Ends in Two Pieces
Captain Alfred Gunter and seven seamen were rescued by the Bavaria after the Oklahoma broke apart amidships in gale winds. He condemned the Spanish vessel Manuel Calvo for delaying and abandoning the sinking ship's crew. The Spaniard allegedly sighted help, then refused to assist and steamed away as prayers and hope faded.
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Boston
Oklahoma
Alfred Gunter
Bavaria
Gunter
Manuel Calvo
Calvo
Morgan backs regional bank plan in New York district
J P Morgan urged a large regional bank spanning New York and the district at a federal reserve hearing. Other witnesses supported regional banks representing much of national capital while Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Agriculture Secretary Houston questioned feasibility. Morgan arrived unexpectedly, saying he had not been asked to testify until just before the session.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Federal Reserve Organition Committee
Morgan
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Big Regional Bank Urged for Eastern Reserve System
New York January 7 The currency organization committee again met with Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston. George F. Baker of First National Bank and Charles Sabin of Guaranty Trust urged inclusion of New England New York and Northern New Jersey in the eastern federal reserve system. Baker favored Philadelphia and Pittsburgh joining too and proposed a reserve bank with capital of twenty three million dollars.
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New York
Currency Organization Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
George F. Baker
First National Bank of New York
Charles Sabin
Guaranty Trust Company
New England
New Jersey
Federal Reserve System
Baker
Philadelphia
Pittsboro
Sabin
Governor West orders action to close Baker county houses of prostitution
In Salem Oregon Governor West warned District Attorney Godwin that he must abate reported houses of prostitution or face removal and prosecution under the state abatement act. The governor cited the nuisance law requiring the state to sue to enjoin the nuisance and noted penalties for neglect of duty.
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Salem
Ore
West
Godwin
Baker County
Oregon
Warned to Buy Guns to Fight for Rights in Washington
Rev. J. X. Ross urged a large Sumner birthday crowd to stop buying musical instruments and sending children to dancing schools. He advised Negroes to spend money on guns and military education to prepare for war for social political and industrial rights, insisting policy should break from oppression.
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Washington
J. X. Ross
Charles Sumner
No Decision Reached On Bail For Thaw
Concord New Hampshire January 17 The commission hearing arguments for Thaws admission to bail adjourned at noon without reaching a decision.
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Concord
N. H
Strike on South African Line Forces 35000 Rail Workers Action
JOHANNESBURG Jan 7 a strike of 35000 South African state railway employees was called. The men will walk out Wednesday at midnight in protest against the dismissal of workers under the government's retrenchment policy.
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Johannesburg
Wreck survivors reach port as gale endangers ship
Reports say survivors of a tank steamer Oklahoma reach port with accounts of Listlestar while a severe gale strikes the coast and ships in danger. Telegraph lines in Washington fail and England denies removal of Dannon amid persistent stories. A blighted romance is blamed for a Los Angeles triple tragedy. District Attorney Godwin of Baker County faces removal if he fails to follow Governor West's orders to abate nuisances. Governor West warns four towns to clean up. A burglar is killed in Portland during entry. Local Pr C J Smith upholds enforcement, a Weston girl is attacked by a masked creant with pistol. Clarence Bishop named historical society president. A Sumlay service note is planned to burn at church. Pilot Rock asks Pendleton to join revival of Blue Mountain league. Sam Drumheller sues Western Union for transmitting error. Engineers work on Pilot Rock extension plans.
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Oklahoma
Washington
England
Dannon
Los Angeles
Godwin
Baker County
Governor West
C.J. Smith
Little
Michigan union leaders threaten state wide copper strike
Following talks among labor leaders in Michigan, Moyer announced that if the copper mine owners in the Calumet region do not quickly accept the strikers terms a statewide strike across the industry will be recommended. The notice mentions Haines Whitney Sumpter North Powder under official notice in Chicago dated January 7.
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Haines
Whitney, Sumpter
North Powder
Chicago
Michigan
Moyer
Calumet
Carden's Removal Denied But Report Continues
Washington reports Acting Secretary of State Moore declined to confirm or deny word that Sir Carden, British minister to Mexico, may be transferred. Unofficial sources say Ambassador Page warned that an English transfer is planned, while London officials deny any removal or resignation.
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Washington
Moore
Department
Sir Carden
Mexico
Page
London
Carden
Mexico City
Exchange Telegraph Company
United Press
Foreign Office
Cotton Merchant Henry Warten Kills Himself After Losses
Athens Alabama January 7 Henry Warten a wealthy cotton merchant shot himself after learning by phone from New Orleans that his cotton holdings were sold out His fortune in cotton grew last summer but losses have been heavy recently leading to his suicide.
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Athens
Ala
New Orleans
Henry Warten
Warten
Burglar Shot Dead In Portland Duel At Home
In Portland on January 7 A A Hatcher awakened by two burglars fired with a revolver wounding one man who died in the Hatcher yard later. Jewelry valued at 400 dollars was found on the body. The second burglar escaped and the dead man remains unidentified.
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Portland
Ore
A. A. Hatcher
Hatcher
Oil explosion aboard Geestemunde kills fireman
In New Orleans the German tank steamer Geestemunde suffered a blast in a compartment holding 3000 gallons of crude oil. Chief steward George P. Pfaendtner was seriously injured and fireman Frank Oster man was killed. Damages run to several thousand dollars.
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New Orleans
George P. Pfaendtner
Frank Osterman
Governor orders cleanup for four Baker County towns
Salem reports Governor West will send notices today to the mayors of Haines Whitney Sumpter and North Powder in Baker county to clean up. In Huntington the Baker county war winds down as militiamen depart and Colonel Lawson plans possible reassignment to Baker with a deputy to maintain order while the special committee governs Copperfield.
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Salem
Ore
West
Haines, Whitney, Sumpter
North Powder
Baker County
Huntington
Lawson
Copperfield
Baker
Rand
Micely Rand
Explosion at Pilot Rock light plant injures man
Special Correspondence. Pilot Rock Ore Jan 7 The actelene light plant at George McGaughey s livery stable exploded New Year s night around 6 o clock while attempting to stop a leak A lighted match caused the blast No damage to buildings but one man was burned on the face The plant is now back in service
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Pilot Rock
Ore
Jan
George McGaughey
Result of Money Trust Probe Hits Morgan Firm Directors
Washington January 7 The resignation of five Morgan firm members from the boards of major corporations marks the money trust inquiry’s impact. The House Banking and Currency Committee exposed interlocking directorates linking Morgan with First National National City Bank Bankers Trust Guaranty Trust and Chase National, exposing inside knowledge of large credits and corporate workings. Samuel Untermyer, Money Trust counsel, argued the findings and inspired action across New York financial houses.
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Washington
J. P. Morban & Co
Money Trust
House Banking and Currency
Morgan & Co
First National Bank
National City Bank
Bankers’ Trust Company
Guaranty Trust Company
Chase National
House
Morgan
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