All 13 Bustle in Hermiston West Extension Project
Hermiston brims as three crews start final surveys for the west Umatilla extension dam work claiming near one million dollars total costs. Cement core to cost 100000 dollars with embankments and outlets adding hundreds of thousands more as 1600 acres eyed for annexation and new homestead tracts amid ongoing water sales and staffing shifts.
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Alf Hermiston
West Umatilla
Fast Oregonian
Hermiston
West Extension
Cold Springs Station
Columbia River
Umatilla
Cold Springs
Ballinger
Hompestead
Hawley
R. W. Hawley
West Side
Jim Griffith
Two Seattle Men Killed in Fatal Hotel Fall
Seattle, Jan. 16. John Anderson a saloon proprietor and Gen Christens en a bartender were killed instantly when they fell from a hotel third story window during a friendly tussle. The sash broke and both men plunged to the cobblestones below as companions rushed to help.
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Seattle
John Anderson
Gen Christensen
Second Avenue
Lexington Street
Ballinger Targeted by Resolution in Senate Hearing
Washington January 16 elected by Senator Purcell North Dakota a Ballinger investigation committee member introduced a resolution declaring Ballinger an unfaithful public servant and asserting he should not be retained in office
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Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Purcell
North Dakota
Bank Swindler Arrested After Forged Draft Case
Charles Everett, wanted on forgery charges from New York banks, was seized in Hot Springs Arkansas for passing a $1200 forged draft on Seattle Peoples Savings Bank. He appeared with three accomplices amid piles of money, and a memo suggested $296,000 was to be split. Banks in Searle Wallan Walla San Francisco Los Angeles Reno and Hot Springs reported losses.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Charles Everett
New York
Peoples Savings Bank
Seattle
Everett
Meney
Searle
Wallan Walla
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Reno
Oklahoma City Murder Charge Involving Governor's Nephew
Oklahoma City January 16 F D Updike nephew of former Governor Hickell is sought by the police for the murder of civil engineer A C Chrigtengen and the fatal wounding of plumber T D Anderson Ira Updike is held in connection with the shooting The killing followed a quarrel between Updike and his wife Christensen was killed instantly and Anderson shot through the lungs He said both were shot when they tried to stop Updike from beating his wife.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
F. D. Updike
Hickell
A. C. Chrigtengen
T. D. Anderson
Ira
Updike
Christensen
Andersone
West Asks For More Asylum Ground Pendleton Oregon
The Oregon state board led by Governor West rejects Pendleton land for a branch insane asylum. They seek a five member committee including the state engineer to examine nearby lands for possible condemnation. A special legislative message says the 320 acres bought for about 40 000 cannot hold a million dollar structure. An investigation will review additional local lands but not visit Baker or Union. The board plans to keep Pendleton as the site and March 16 actions were discussed with Drs Smith Lane and Williams.
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Salem
Ore
State Board
Governor West
Pendleton
Branch Insane Asylum
Weel
Bowermann
C. J. Smith
Baker Or
Union
Andrew C Smith
Harry Lane
W. T. Williamison
Charles A. Murphy
Hazeltine
Roy Friday
Tammany Apparently Losing Struggle In Senate Fight
Albany January 16 The general view today is that Edward Shepard will be next U S senator despite Tammany Hall opposition. The Democratic caucus is muddled with Murphy leading the hall backing Shehan while dissidents warn the state may swing Republican if Tammany influence grows.
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Albany
N. Y
Edward Shepard
United States
Tammany Hall
Murphy
Shehan
Boys With Matches End Own Lives in Fire
Fresno report says Harold Miner eight and Otis Russell thirteen were burned to death when a sixty gallon gasoline tank was set aflame by matches. The boys ran three blocks screaming before neighbors stopped the blaze and firemen extinguished it.
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Fresno
Cal
Madera
Harold Miner
Otis Russell
Population figures for Idaho cities listed in brief
Washington January 16 population figures show Coeur d'Alene Idaho at 7291 Lewiston 6043 Pocatello 2110 Twin Falls 6368 and other towns in Idaho enumerations. The item notes a segmented list of city populations for the state.
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Washington, D. C
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Lewiston
Pocatello
Twin Falls
Court martial or grand jury to probe naval charges
In San Francisco on January 16 Rear Admiral Edward Barry commander of the Pacific Squadron faces a possible court martial or grand jury investigation amid charges of moral turpitude. He is to be relieved by Rear Admiral Thomas after a 24 hour coaling period as six sailors aboard the West Virginia are kept from communication while the Navy hospital treats the case. Officers said witnesses saw the incident through a porthole and District Attorney Fickert announced the process following a consult with Thomas.
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San Francisco
Calif
Edward Barry
Pacife
Thomas
Fickert
West Virginia
Barry
State Room
Involvad
Navy Hospital
A. L. Warner
Thie Jn Nls
Gallin
War Department Holds Silence on Garry Case
Washington January 16. Little information available from the war department on T Garry. It is generally felt a court martial will be ordered. Garry's telegraphic retirement request arrived before officers' mail charges and is not expected to quiet the matter.
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Washington, D
War Department
T Garry
Garry
Officers Will Meet Over Barry Court Action
In San Francisco on January 16 officers of the Pacific squadron will meet to decide whether Barry faces a court martial or civil court action.
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San Francisco
Pacific Squadron
Barry
Admiral Barry Officially Retires From Navy
Washington January 11 Admiral Barry has retired officially from the navy today and his retirement approved by Taft.
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Washington
Admiral Barry
Navy
Taft
Rusk Names House Committees as Thompson Receives No Chairs
Salem Jan 16 Rusk announced house committee assignments Eaton chairs enrolled bills Clemens leads rules Eggleston heads ways and means Thompson received no chair posts Lair Thompson failed to secure a chair position Normal Board of Regents meets appoints Cornelia Marvin to the board to replace William Ayer plans for future actions noted, no other decisions made.
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Salem
Ore
Rusk
W. Lair Thompson
Mae Husk
Eaton
Lebenweber
Clemens
Portland
Pierce
Coos
Curry
Eggleston
Normal Board
State Board of Regents of the Normal Schools
Cornelia Marvin
Willam Ayer
Senator Lodge Faces Growing Nervousness Ahead of Vote
Boston January 16 Despite claims Lodge will win on the first ballot tomorrow supporters show nerves with Byron Gardner set to arrive at noon to campaign for Lodge Governor Foss opposes Lodge and Congressman Buller James also opposes. Lodger promises used to argue that defeat would end New England’s tariff power, following Hale and Aldrich retirements.
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Boston
Mase
Lodge
Byrie
Conniin Gardner
Foss
Buller James
Catler
Hale
Aldrich
New England
Poindexter to Witness His Own Election in Olympia
Olympia despatch reports Senator Redmond says Poindexter will witness his own election. The Washington legislature saw two progressive measures introduced, one for initiative and referendum and one for recall of all state officers including the Supreme Court. Other items include a memorial to Congress to grant Whitman College lands and a Port Arthur harbor ceremony attended by officials and Chinese European representatives.
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Olympia
Wash
Poindexter
Everred
Teots
Pierce County
Todd
Whitman
Supreme Court
Buchanan
King County
Denman
Spokane
Congress
Whitman College
Fort Walla Walla
Port Arthur
Shippers Decry Freight Rate Increase Attack
Western shippers told the final Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Washington that the proposed railroad freight rate rise would cost them not less than twelve million dollars annually. They said the loss affects sixty listed commodities and would raise prices on many other items.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commercce Commission
Montana shooting tale linked to Pendleton youth
Miss Lena Miller of Big Timber recounts a New Year’s Eve shooting near Columbus Montana over a love triangle involving Haven Ross Charles Glen and Lucie Mitchell. Glen was wounded Ross unharmed. Glen must post a $500 bond for court appearance amid questions about the incident’s credibility.
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Lucie Mitchell
Pendleton
Glen
Ross
Klein nurse testimony in Schenk murder case
Weeler local report from Wheeling West Virginia dated January 16 describes Mrs Schenk urging Mrs Klein to lie low as the discovery of an affair neared. Klein testified the accused wife of a millionaire disliked her husband and sought his money amid tense arguments before his death.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Slayers of Ketchey on trial in Springfield
Springfield Mo Jan 16 The trial of Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith for the murder of Stanley Ketchell began today The defense will argue Dipley shot Ketchell during an attempt by Ketchell to force his attentions on Smith The state contends the couple conspired to rob Ketchell and the shooting was their outcome
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Springfield
Walter Dipley
Goldie Smith
Stanley Ketchell
Dipley
Ketchell
Utter
Smith
Many Against Fortifying Canal
A printed statement with six reasons argues the Panama Canal should remain neutral and unfortified. Signers include David Starr Jordan, President Emeritus of Stanford Le Innig, former secretary Richard Olney, and novelist William Dean Howells. The first reason cites Hague peace conference rulings against bombardment of unfortified coasts.
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Boston
Mass
David Starr Jordan
le Innig
Stanford University
Richard Olney
Willam Dean Howells
The
Hague
Gas Leak Explosion Kills Four in Niobrara Nebraska
Four people died and four were injured when a gas plant explosion at a Niobrara hotel level burned a three story frame building owned by Michael Kendall. The blast occurred at 7:80 PM yesterday, with the fire gutting the structure. Injured are expected to recover.
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Niobrara, Neb
Michael Kendall
Simon Makes Long Flight in Ogrolatioma
Rene Simon achieved the longest flight at the Oklahoma City aviation meet by staying aloft five minutes 16 12 seconds. Roland Garros attempted an altitude record but low temperatures and high winds forced descent after reaching 1600 feet.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Rene Simon
Roland Garros
Carrie Nation Collapses in Arkansas Home
Mrs. Carrie Nation, noted pioneer saloon smasher, suffered a nervous collapse at her Eureka Springs home on January 16. Her condition raised fears that her temperance campaign and anti alcohol work may end.
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Pioneer
Fureka Springs
Ark
Carrie Nation
Pioneer Kansas
Endo
English Women Embrace Charms and Coronation Motifs
English women favor charms and royal symbols with gold models of the coronation chair and the anointing spoon used in centuries of coronations. China made King Edward’s crown and Caesar figures are popular, along with Blue Bird and miniature gold aeroplanes. A note suggests lobster as a pinch for taste.
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Charma
Edward
Don
Caesar
China
Three Black Men Lynched by Mob in Shelbyville Jail
Shelbyville Kentucky January 16 fifty masked men stormed the county jail early yesterday taking three negroes from custody. Gene Marshall and Wade Patterson were found dead with Marshall hanged near the bridge and Patterson in Clear Creek after an apparent attempt to flee. Jim West remains unaccounted for. he was seen with a rope around his neck. Patterson allegedly insulted two white women. West was accused of throwing kisses at white women. Jailer hid keys. grand jury expected January 23 for Patterson and West with speedy trials planned.
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Shelbyville
Shelby County
Gene Marshall
Wade Patterson
Jim West
Ernest Hornback
Marshall
Emminance Pike
Patterson
Clear Creek
Hornback
Baward Thompson
Chargc
West
Weert
No Hope of Identity in Lynching Case at Shelbyville
Shelbyville Ky Jan 16 Sheriff Perkins and Coroner Bulock say they have little hope of identifying the mob that seized three black men from the jail and lynched them. The mob stormed the jail at dawn after the electric plant engineer cut power, entering without firing a shot.
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Shelbyville
Perkins
Bulock
China New Year Festivities Near Declaring Arrival
The article notes China New Year arrives January 29 with a 14 day celebration starting at 1 am Sunday. Festivities include firecrackers, open houses, nightly performances from local Chinese stores, and large fireworks on closing night along West Alta street in Pendleton. Local celestials invite American friends to witness the ceremonies. The piece also mentions the Singer building in New York City containing about 2500 miles of electric wire.
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Pendleton
West Alta Street
Singer
New York City
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Tammany
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Awatts
Foward Barry
Peery
Thompson
Senator Lodge
Poindester
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Montana
Miss Mitchell
Mrs. Schenk
Ketchey
PRIAL
Big Ditch Shepold
Simon
Kentucky
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