Construction Starts on West Umatilla Project
Hermiston Oregon reports the start of the west side extension of the Umatilla project with U S government engineers surveying for the dam at Butter Creek three miles from Hermiston. The Butter Creek dam will be 76 feet high, over a mile long, earth with a cement base, costing about 100000. The project will submerge 2060 acres for the reclamation of 60000 acres, boosting Hermiston toward a 10000 population in ten years as eastern state migrants arrive.
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Hermiston
Ore
Umatilla
United States
Butter Creek
Woman Murders Four Year Old Son in Albany
Edith Melcher, jailed in Rochester, confessed to poisoning her four year old son George with carbolic acid after seeking a new home and possible marriage. The body was found in a swamp near Schenectady. Police suspect an accomplice and are seeking the alleged fiancé. Grand jury may indict.
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Albany
Edith Melcher
George
Rochester
Schnectady
Ind
Connaught Confirmed as Governor General Choice
Ottawa reports the English mails bearing formal notice confirm that the Duke of Connaught will be the new governor general of Canada, ending days of speculation about the appointment. The announcement by royal authority clarifies the King's uncle will assume the post.
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Ottawa
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Duke to appoint staff including Major Ce cil Lowther
The duke has chosen several staff appointments and a military secretary is reported as Major Cecil Lowther of the Scots Guards. Lowther has long been a close associate of the duke and is expected to arrive in Canada in September.
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Cecil Lowther
Scot Guards
Lowther
Duke
Canada
Arbitration Powers Suggested for Public Utilities
New York January 14 resolutions adopted at the national civic federation final session urge extending the Erdman arbitration act to all public utilities including telegraph and telephone firms. They also press state laws granting labor departments authority to compel arbitration in labor disputes and focus on practical strike prevention methods.
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New York
N. Y
National Civic Federation
Chinese Merchants Arrested for Smuggling on the Coast
San Francisco January 14 Woo Kal and Mal Tick prominent Chinese merchants are in custody here. They are said to be the first two arrests in a coast wide smuggling ring. Federal agents plan further arrests as the probe widens along the Pacific coast.
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San Francisco
Cal
Plan to Shorten Washington Ballot
Olympian Washington proposes a trimmed state ballot with only governor and supreme court judges elected. The bill, introduced by Representative Wright of Seattle, would have the governor appoint all other state officials and place the governor under recall.
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Olympian
Wash
Washington
Wright
Seattle
Supreme Court
Plans Complete For New Pendleton Catholic Church
Pendleton prepares for construction as complete church plans and specifications from Architect White of Baker arrive. Father Durgan expects bids in coming months and a local talent show at the Oregon theatre on Friday January 27 will help fund the project led by Walter and Marion Farnum, with Mrs Farnum famed for elocution and drama.
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Pendleton
White of
Baker
Father Durgan
Publc
Oregon Theatre
Walter C. Farnum
Marion Ward Farnum
Pacific Coast
Bowerman faces backlash after Plamondon removal
Rumors swirl around ex governor Bowerman and the Oregon Senate over the dismissal of Dr J D Plamondon as head of the eastern Oregon Insane asylum. The move, tied to Governor West and State Treasurer Kay, sparks talk of retaliation and tense legislative maneuvering as Bowerman’s influence wavers and Barrett’s son-in-law status adds fuel to debate.
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J. D. Plamondon
Bowerman
Eastern Oregon Insane Asylum
West
Kay
Journal
Plamondon
Gil Ham
State Senate
Barrett
Umgtlla
Senate
Umatilla
War Scare Looms Again Criticism Presented to Congress Today
Congressmen block a House debate on a foreign defense critique by Frederick Huidekoper. The piece asserts the United States military is in a lamentable state with insufficient infantry ammunition and artillery, questioning militia validity and the reach of a large national army amid looming threats from Germany and Japan.
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D. C
McLachlan
California
United Press
Frederick Huidekoper
Japan
Germany
Frederic Louis Huidekoper
Paris
Vienna
St. Petersburg
War Department
War College
West Point
United States
William Howard Taft
Hildekoper
Howleg
Atlantic
Pacific
Mrs Schenk Hired Nurse to Murder in West Virginia
In Wheeling on January 14 Mrs Schenk allegedly offered nurse Elnora Zorekler a thousand dollars to kill her husband. The nurse, dubbed the detective nurse, said she sought $5 and was promised $1000. Zorekler testified Schenk wanted coins and a safe deposit box key to secure her husband’s estate and hinted atrelling lies about Albert Schenk.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Schenk
Striking Officer Proves Expensive
Charles Heater a Milton fireman faced assault charges after striking Marshal Anderson with pliers. He pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge G W Phelps, received a 100 dollar fine and 53.40 in costs. Also indicted were Steve Selner and John Wilson for burglary not in a dwelling and Dorothy Clayton for receiving stolen goods.
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Charles Heater
Milton
Anderson
G. W. Phelps
J. A. Fee
Steve Selner
John Wilson
Dorothy Clayton
Soelner
Wilson
W. B. Nuckals
Helix
Clayton
Chinese Rebel Found Guilty in Assault Case
George Fong, a member of the young China party in Oakland, was found guilty of assault on Princ Tsai Hsun, uncle of the Chinese emperor, in Judge Wells court. Sentencing set for January 17. Fong was arrested after pulling a pistol from his pocket during the incident.
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Oakland
Calif
George Fong
Young China Party
Princ Tsai Hsun
Snowbound Trains Rescued Across Regions
Great Northern trains three and twenty seven stalled with over eighty passengers in Montana reached by snow plows. passengers unharmed. Intense cold grips Canada from Great Lakes to Rockies with Edmon ton at fifty two below and Prince Albert at fifty below. Crow's Nest pass snow storm feeds trains. Fernie parties head out to aid. Montana weather moderates as plows clear tracks. Sierra Nevada snowsheds cleared and coastbound trains set to arrive tomorrow.
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Wash
Great Northern
Montana
Supt. Brown
Winnipeg
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Edmonton
Alberta
Zere
Prince Albert
Fernie
San Francisco
Cal
Trans Continental
Sierra Nevada
Rise of a Republic Aims to End Manchu Rule
Fragmentary text notes Fong’s effort to purge the Manchu dynasty and establish a republic in China. The wording suggests a political move toward republican government, with emphasis on ending imperial rule.
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Fong
Rematch Push for Jeffries and Johnson Planned
Tex Rickard said he would press to stage a rematch between Jeffries and Johnson in San Francisco. Barney Oldfield has been pushing for the revived bout, with rumors of a joint effort by Rickard and Oldfield. Jack Kipper, Jeffries partner, stated Jeffries will not return to boxing under any circumstances.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tex Rickard
Jeffries
Johnson
Barney Oldfield
Rickard
Oldfield
Jeffries Declines Ring Return Amid Offers
Los Angeles January 14 Jeffries said this afternoon he will not re enter the ring under any circumstance. He declared no offers from Richard would induce a change of mind.
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Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
Richard
Do Not Discriminate Is Japan s Request
Sacramento Calif January 14 Japan would not object to an anti alien law if aliens from all nationalities are included progressives in the lower house said they obtained the information from federal authorities near the Japanese legation in Washington It is understood Japan does not want to be singled out They want a law including all nations Japan would view such a law as fair
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Sacramento
Cal
Japan
Legation
Washington
One Drunk in Court Leads to Brief Sentence
William Higgins appeared in police court this morning after a drunken incident and received the customary sentence. Frank Doylen, a sheepherder, was fined $10 yesterday for carrying four concealed weapons.
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William Higgins
Frank Doylen
George Done of Pilot Rock Returns Home
George Done the village blacksmith of Pilot Rock was in the city yesterday and returned to his home this morning.
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George Done
Pilot Rock
Montana weather softens after blizzards in Kalispell
Kalispell Montana on January 14 reports snow stopped and temperatures rising after a week of blizzards. Winds ease and officials predict stalled train service will resume by nightfall.
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Kalispell
Mont
Montana
Arkangeas Largest Dreadnought Launched In Camden
The Arkangeas, 26000 ton battleship, 564 feet, armed with 12 twelve inch guns in six turrets, was launched by New York Shipbuilding with Secretary Meyer and Arkansas congressmen in attendance. Miss Mary Macon sponsored the vessel, remarking The Christians The Are Kansas. The ceremony lacked Arkansas state representation due to no appropriation.
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N. J
Arkangeas
New York Shipbuilding Company
Navy
Meyer
Winthrop
Arkansas
Congress
Wyoming
Ene Tire
Mary Macon
Macon
Kansas
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