Prohibition Law Funds Slashed and Legislative Shifts
Salem reports show a $1000 cut from the governor’s prohibition enforcement appropriation and a $300,000 fire emergency fund proposal. Dairying groups oppose a $4,000 deduction from dairy and food committees. Bills seek jury service for women and a constitutional amendment with a 20 day session and 20 day recess. Committees hold hearings on Mutual Life Insurance code with Insurance and Judiciary panels set for Tuesday.
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Biden
Huston
Belland
House Fisheries Commission
Fish and Frame Commission
Tha
Wilbur
Judiciary
House
Abeée Insurance
Mutual Wife Inurance Co
Wells
Nnance
Salem
Dan
Robert BE
Tax Phyere League
Wary and Means Committee
Smith
Villa
LaPollette Oppit
Heekine
Mickle
A. A. Lev
Thaw attempts to end Willie in Philadelphia incident
Harry Thaw slashed his wrists in a wet Philadelphia apartment, rushed to Saint Mary's hospital. He remained alive at 2:10 PM, doctors said a chance of recovery existed as officials reported the self harm.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
Saint Mary's Hospital
Phydelans
Missing Tacoma Pair Found Dead in Forest Hills
Tacoma January 11 Otto Powell and his wife who vanished December 18 during a forest hunt were discovered dead in the hills about twenty miles from their home. The bodies were found after a search that covered the Alder area.
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Tacoma
Otto Powell
Alder Aince
Ing
Tumulty Baruch and Kahn Linked to Leak Probe
Washington reports a leak probe into the president's peace message named Joseph Tumulty Otto Kahn and Bernard Baruch as figures involved. Representative Wood, who pushed the inquiry, emphasized no charges against anyone and said the names came from a letter by A Curtis of New York.
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Tumulty
Baruch
Otto Kahn
Washington
Washington le Otill
Joseph Tumulty
Wilkes
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Bernard Baruch
New York
Wood
P Robe
A. Curtis
Lupine Poisoning Tied to Heavy Horse Losses in Cold Springs
Dr Lytle reports lupine and other weed poisoning to blame for extensive horse losses in Cold Springs north of Pendleton. More than 25 head died as pastures contained lupine W pine and other toxins after extended grazing. Names of affected farmers and counts cited, with recovery measures prescribed for future prevention.
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Cold Springs
Pendleton
WH. Lyle
Che UN
Dr. Lytle
Garniers
George Hess
Jack Wickman Hig Lest
Slick
Joe Snyder
Here
de Lytle
Coll
City Stockyards Under Investigation After Complaints
Citizens protested the Will investigate city stockyards area between Thompson and Cottonwood streets last evening. The council directed the city physician to report at the next meeting. Reports cited hog manure issues and dust from the Collins wheat clearing plant, with calls to move the yards away from the city center.
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Thompson
Cottonwood
Counery
City and Co
Eteckman Hart
British Clash Nets 600 Turks as Greece Bows to Allies
Jan in Tantthon dispatches report that 600 Turks were killed or wounded and several captured after British forces hit trenches northeast of Arish in Farvat. Greece agreed to Allied demands for demobilization and reduction of armed forces, ending Northern Greece hostilities. The Cornwallia was torpedoed and sunk near the Mediterranean. the aircraft carrier Ranoychree and thirteen corvettes are missing.
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Greece
Tanthon
Jan
Ely Linden
Parks
Athersind
I Arish
Farvot
Rafa
Athens
Mapathes
Imperian
Comedons
Erens
Contanting
Grece
Salonika
Admiralty
Cornwallia
Ranoychree
Katteloriaa
Washington Panel Ends Note Leak Probe
The horse rules committee's investigation of President Wilpin's note leak ended abruptly with defeats of a second Wood revolution provision and a Campbell resolution. Wall Street Journal editor James Reilly testified that brokers' Washington wires carried the original top on Wilton's tote, signaling a reaction that helped the market and prevented a panic. Democratic members opposed probes while Republicans weigh a minority report as the committee may submit a revolution against further action to the House.
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Washington
Horse Rules Committee
Wilpin
Wood Revolution
Henry W. Laweun
Campbell
James Reilly
The
Wall Street Journal
Dow
Jon@Picker
Republian
Agent of Express Company Promoted in Pendleton
Parlett, longtime manager for the American Express Co in Pendleton, has been promoted to traveling agent. O P Huff of Portland will arrive soon to take over the local office. Parlett gains higher salary and will tour offices from The Dalles to Huntington, while remaining based in Pendleton. Rhodes moves to Seattle to assume a comparable post there.
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B Parlett
American Expres Co
Pendleton
Eame Com Ls
Hickey
Tie
O. P. Huff
Portland
Parlett
Pende
Contest to void grandmother's will in probate court
William Russell of Gillam county files to set aside as invalid the May 1906 will of his grandmother Mire Russell of Athena. He alleges she was insane when executed and that the instrument wrongfully disposes the estate valued around 14 000 to 16 000. He claims William Russell agreed to give Edward Russell a one third estate share to join the contest, while the David Russell heirs refuse participation. The case names CA Barrett as executor and WS Peterbon representing the David Russell children.
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Willam Welch
Gillam County
Lilinois Ruecell
Athena
Mra Ruwell
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Ale Wts
McDine
Jane Winch
Mre Rosetell
Edward M. Russell
William CL Wrumcell
Anther
Our Children
David Fuasell
William Russel
William Russell
Edward Russell
David Russe
W. M. Peter- Bon
Victory Loan Energizes British War Effort Speech
Lloyd George addressed a cheering Guild Hall crowd in London urging support for the Victory Loan. Bonar Law outlined terms: five percent interest, bonds issued at ninety five, thirty year term with twelve years to call. He said allied unity and a strong navy would shorten the war and secure Europe from Prussian domination.
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Ives
British
Europe
Bonar Law
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Hallweg
Lloyd George
McKenna
Himsself
Britain
Jim
Allied reply to President Wilson note arrives in Washington
Officials report the allied note in Washington on January 11 is clear and strong, outlining allied aims. The message demands evacuation of all havadad territory, removal of Turkish refinements from Europe, reparations for damages, and compensation for all nations.
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Washington
Wideon
Tayn Toon
Jon
Abing
Wilson
Wheat Prices Rise in Chicago Pit
Chicago pit prices report gains with May bids at 1.88, July around 2.40. Portland market notes include club 91.66 price and bloom quality around 11.65 amid general market activity.
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Portland
Ore
Special —Club
Bluomem
Second Unit To Be Opened Soon
Washington Jan special to East Oregonian Director Davia of the reclamation service assured Congressman Sinnott every proper effort would be made to hasten the opening of the second unit of the Umatilla west extension. It is hoped this can be accomplished early in March.
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Washington, Jan
East Oregonian
Davia
Reclamation
Sinnott
City Hall rest room to get matron and refurnish
At last night’s council meeting the rest room in City Hall was slated for refurnishing and a matron to manage it. About six applications were received. the house committee will review them and no appointment is expected before next week. The salary and hours are undecided, with a suggested forty dollars monthly and nine to five with lunch hour. The aim is a pleasant retreat for country shoppers, addressing years of neglect.
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House Committee
Jealousy drives mother to kill five daughters and herself
In Greeley Colorado January authorities say a farmer’s wife, Mrs. Evereu Croder, aged 45, killed her five daughters and then shot herself after leaving a note blaming jealousy and fear of their future shame. The husband found the scene. the mother’s body lay near a half mile from the irrigation ditch where her revolver was found. Neighbors note weeks of despair.
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Greeley
Cole
Jan
Evereu Croder
Croger
Rgte
Neightors
Owyhee Project Up to Committee Move Stirs Irrigation Debate
Oregonian Special reports Congressman's Sinnatt's resolution seeks firm and two thousand dollar appropriation to start Owyhee project construction. The measure was referred to the irrigation committee for reform and further action.
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Owyhee
Owyher
Resolutions Adopted With No Dissent at Last Night’s Meeting
The organization approved a series of resolutions during a meeting held last night with all members voting in favor. No opposition was recorded as the moves were adopted without dissent, signaling unit-wide agreement on the proposed measures.
Pendleton Commercial Association Repeal Library Ordinances
The Pendleton Commercial Association urged Judge James A. Fee to use the Sturgis fund income for annual book purchases and called for a unified county and city library. They adopted resolutions opposing any city library separate from the county system and urged repeal of ordinances transferring library property or funds to private corporations, pushing to keep control with the county library.
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Sturgis
Commercial Association
James A. Fee
Pendleton
Common Council
Pendlaton
County Library
Exeter
Mrs Evans Loses Suit Against City in Pendleton
A Pendleton jury found against Mary Evans in a city negligence suit claiming a fall due to a defective sidewalk in front of the Allen-Ward store. The verdict, returned early yesterday after opening at 9 o'clock, granted no damages to Evans.
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Pendleton
Mary Evans
Eilewsle
Allen-Ward Ware
Milana
Income rise reports $34 million gain for rail carrier
Washington January 11 The income of the United States rail system advanced by the carload tonnage, with revenue climbing to eighty three million dollars in the period ending over the corresponding period previous year. The report notes a strong improvement in earnings and highlights the gains in transport activity during the period.
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Washington
Pere Conimbsdin
Lance United Suir
Maliroad
Ailotren Eiften
Lively board meeting and suspensions loom
Rumors say a lively school board meeting will address the suspension of Tom Murphy after a request from a worried student to learn the coalition under which he may return. Supt. Park and faculty want him expelled for the term. high school teachers discussed the matter with board members amid calls for investigation and possible action.
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Alex
Manet
Tom Murphy
He Oy
Park
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