Floods claim HroT victim and husband saved
In Cold Springs Canyon melting snow turned dry gully into a torrent. Louis Hansen, a prominent wheat rancher north of town, died after their buggy overturned and he struck his head amid rushing waters. Mrs Hansen was carried downstream and found dead two miles away. Their children witnessed the peril and neighbors searched for them. The tragedy followed a week of a romantic reunion between Hansen and his brother Carl Hansen.
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Hiansen i6
Cold Springs Canyon
Louis Mansen
Louis Hansen
Soneelee
Mia. Hansen
Cold Springs
Lorenzen
Mr. Hansen
Xvaet
Mra. Hansen
Hansen
W. H. Idday
Mrs. Hansen
Lyday
Pendleton
Folsom
Carl Hansen
St. Charles
Ida
Exposed Oil Trust Receives $100000 Bonus, Texas Wins
Following the Supreme Court decision in the Waters-Perea Oil Co case, J. P. Gruett a former employee will get a hundred thousand dollars for exposing the trust. Texas receives a million dollars to go to the revenue fund. Attorneys in the case will receive $174000.
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Austin
Texas
Jai
United States Supreme Court
Waters-Plerea Ol Company
J. P Gruett
Ol Co
Unsigned obituary notes Mrs Hansen and family bonds
The obituary recalls Mrs Hansen beloved for her pleasant manner and generosity, and details her six children, her Missouri roots, and longtime farming life. It mentions her husband Plansen and their role in Pioneer County, with a tragic canyon incident and hopes of recovery for Plansen. Funeral plans point to Friday services in the city.
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Hansen
Minnle Kimnery
Amanda
Moltle
Josie
Fred Am
Wnhve
Miesourl
Independence
Phat Atate
Missouri
Umatilla County
Huisen
Wis
Plansen
Lew Tells Of Own Good Work At Mine Workers Meet
Indianapolis, Jan 20. The annual report of President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America was read at the International convention. Lewis challenges anyone to prove misconduct and notes the union was not demoralized during the recent industrial downturn. Benefits paid for six months ending December 1 totaled 25 832.76 and membership reached 294 746, up nearly 20 000 from 1906. Overtures toward a contract with anthracite operators were deferred until after adjournment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
United Mine Workers of Amberton
Acté
International Freight Handlers Union Opens Jersey City Convention
Delegates from local unions nationwide attend the three day annual convention in Jersey City. Mr and Mrs C T Carnes of Pitot Rock visited Pendleton yesterday for business and social calls.
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Jersey City
International Freight Handlers Union
Roads Washouts Close Bridges in Cold Springs Canyon
Heavy flooding in Cold Springs canyon and Wild Horse creek washed out county roads and reportedly carried away several bridges. Water at Middle Cold Springs rose four feet, washing lumber destined for a barn. Wild Horse Creek caused extensive damage upstream while the Umatilla stayed clear at the mouth. Train No. 6 from Portland arrived late as lines to Walla Walla and Spokane remained cut, NP lines washed out along Wild Horse and Vansycle canyons. Telegraph links with Paaco were down today.
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Cold Springs Canyon
Wild Horse Creek
Middle Cold Springs
W. BR. Campbell
Wild Horse
Wid Horne
Umatilla
Portland
Walla Walla
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Vansycle Canyon
Adams
Paaco
Senate reforms spark clash in Oregon legislature results
In Salem Oregon January reconvened session opened with a journal read by 14 to 18 while Senator Stiling questioned knowledge of armed men around the chamber. President Bowerman ruled the inquiry out of order as committee lists and chair assignments were announced revealing broad Democrat gains and a wide slate of chairman posts across Agriculture, Education, Judiciary, and more.
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Salem
Oro
Howerman
Senate
Jones
Josephine
Bowerman
Sinnon
Oliver
Nottingham
Bingham
Albee
Kay
Snitch
Umatilla
Scholfield
Smith
Marion
Joineon
Muir
Selling
Miller
Linn
Norton
Multi Commerce and Navigation
Chase
Schoffield
Bailey
Stinott
Abraham
Kellaher
Parrish
Cole
Lane
Johnson
Albee, Coffey and
Barrett
Case
Hills
Koy
Merrymen
Lynn
Kellaher and
Wood
Seholfield
Chase, Sinnott
Beach and Hedges
Parrish, Miller
Linn and
Albee and
Mull, Cole and Barret
Linn and Lane
Hart, Barrett, Bulley and Caldwell
Merryman, Miller
Bingham, Parrish and
Beach
Hart, Parrish, Chase, Sinnott and Hedges
Beach, Kay, Bingham
Caldwell and Scholfield
Merryman
Caldwell
Parrish, Chase and
Nor
Oregon elects Chamberlain senator unfettered by promises
Salem Oregon January 20 Chamberlain is formally named senator by the Joint session and pledges to go to Washington unfettered by any promise to any person or party He thanks the legislature and says he will serve Oregon’s interests while urging bipartisan support for river and harbor projects and tariff revision Also noted are protests prepared by Ormsby McHarg and a House bill proposed by Bean and Brooks to bar candidates from making pledges in writing to voters with penalties for violations.
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Chamberlain
Washington
McHarg
Bill
Norby Bean
Brooker
Barrett
Salem
Ore
Miller
Muncy
Farrell
Munkers
Lane
Albee
Oreeon
Commonwealth
Oregon
Congress
Senate
Columbia River
Ormsby Mae Harg
Bean
Brooks
Goun
United States
Congressmen Lilly ousted from House in Connecticut scandal
Washington Jan 26 Representative George Lilly of Connecticut was ousted from the House by unanimous vote. He had recently been elected Connecticut governor and had become notable on the submarine boat scandal. He was censured by the Investigating committee report.
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Wahington
D. C
George Lilly
Connecticut
Lilly
Convicted Official Must Forfeit Office Under Act Provisions
A court ruling states that any son convicted under the provisions of this act shall forfeit his office if elected, applying the statute to remove incumbent or prospective officials who fail legal standards.
Barrett Clarifies Vote Over Umatilla Representative
Salem Ore January 20 The published claim that Representative Barrett voted for Chamberlain yesterday under protest is incorrect He has stated his loyalty to Chamberlain and says the latter will suit the state and himself with honor and dignity
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Salem, Ore
Barrett
Umatilla
Chamberlain
Venezuela Ready to Arbitrate US Dispute
Carada, Venezuela January 20 The protocol to arbitrate the dispute between the United States and Venezuela awaits approval by Secretary Root. Commissioner Buchanan and President Gomez representatives hold frequent talks. The main hurdle is Venezuela’s demand to modify damage claims against the New York Bermudes Asphalt Co.
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Carada
Venguela
United States
Venzuela
Root
Buchanan
Gomez
New York
University Students Arrested as Thieves in Berkeley
Three students including the son of Congressman McKinley were expelled and another suspended by the Berkeley board of education after a two year theft spree among fellow students. Two suspects reportedly confessed names given: Gerald McKinley William Stone Herbert Merritt and Wallace Scott.
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Berkeley
Congressman McKinley
Board of Education
Gerald McKinley
William Stone
Herbert Merritt
Wallace Scott
Soon Ratify Three Treaties Between U S and Britain
Washington D C Jan 20 With the ratification of three treaties between the United States and Great Britain regarding Canadian relations expected shortly the United States will be concluded Secretary Bacon will then take up the ends of the diplomatic tangle so that when Philander Knox takes the job he will find things running smoothly Two questions in one treaty are settled outright They are the water boundary between the United States and Canada The other two treaties have to do with the Newfoundland fisheries and the adjusting of claims arising out of them
Tragedy at Chicago Lake Michigan crib fire
Fire traps sixty to seventy men at a municipal water plant crib in Lake Michigan. About twenty bodies recovered with more than forty five rescued. Injured survivors report severe burns and gruesome wounds as pumping and air supply efforts continue to reach those trapped in the tunnel beneath the lake.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Thomas Green
Revelations In Stirling Divorce Shake High Society
In Edinburgh Jan 20 a divorce hearing in Stirling versus Stirling reveals Mrs Stirling, once a Washington belle, accuses Mrs Atherton, famed English beauty, as correspondent. Captain Stirling counters with Lord Northland as corespondent. Proceedings seem preliminary but spicy. Mrs Stirling vows to air woes, aided by her determined Washington mother who confronted Mrs Atherton in London. Rumors claim Captain Stirling would wed Mrs Atherton if divorced.
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Edinburg
High Society
Edinburgh
London
Stirling
Washington, D. C
Captain Stirling
Atherton
Lord Northland
Plagship of Pleet Is Homeward Bound
Naples Italy January 20 The battleship Connecticut under Rear Admiral Sperry departed for Villefranche where she will arrive to resume duties after its voyage from the port.
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Plagship OF Pleet
Naples
Italy
Connecticut
Sperry
Ville Franche
Nippon Bank Official Heads to New York Agencies
Tokio January 20 J Inouye representative of the Nippon bank and a financial commissioner arrives to supervise Nippon bank agencies in America. He will oversee operations and coordinate with U S authorities during the transition and expansion.
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Tokio
Japan
Local railway official in Pendleton on business
EH J O'Neil of the O R N traf fic department visited Pendleton yesterday to handle matters at the local offices. The brief dispatch notes his presence and duties without further detail.
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EH. J. O'Neil
Pendleton
Cal
Dan McKenzie fined for assault and battery in circuit court
Dan McKenzie the sheepherder pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Mrs Mary Edwards in circuit court and was fined $500 by Judge H J Bean. The plea avoided the more serious charge and the judge imposed the strictest passive sentence possible. State vs HR Deal involved a Union County man charged with gelding theft and tried here on a venue change. he was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary per a supreme court mandate.
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Dan McKenzie
Mra
Mary Edwards
H. J. Bean
McKenzie
Edwards
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Man
Ben Selling
Sennacori
Fulem
Purell
Maine
Springs
Joon
Oliver, Abraham and Albee
Beach, Norton and Smith
Bailey, Hedges and Abraham
Kellaher, Caldwell and Hart
Caldwell, Parrish, Merryman, Beach and Barrett
Joint Assembly
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HOUSE
Venezuela
Canada
Dan
Kenzie
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