WANTS MORE IRRIGATION FOR OREGON CANDIDATE
John P. Rusk of La Grande, speaker of the Oregon House and a Republican hopeful for congress, outlines his platform. He emphasizes irrigation in eastern Oregon, vows to curb red tape in reclamation, and proposes appointing a capable administrator like Co Goethals to oversee the work with an initial appropriation of a hundred million dollars. He cites a progressive record in the legislature and support from Oregon papers.
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John P. Rusk
la Grande
House of Representatives
Oregon
Congress
Rusk
The
Portland Oregonian
Pendleton East
Oregonian
Jerry Rusk
Co. Goethals
Panama Canal
Dr Wiley Cleared by House Committee on Expenses
Washington report says a House committee exonerates Dr Wiley from extravagant expenditures and finds the Remsen board unauthorized for its decisions under the pure food law. The panel urges creation of a legislative board, with Wiley and aides included if a food and drug inspection board is needed.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Wiley
Remsen
Secretary of Agriculture
Food and Drug Inspection Board
Dr. Wiley
Solrecitor McCabe
Dunley
Five Killed in Wyoming Mine Explosion
Kemmerer Wy Jan 22 The cause of the dust explosion in Kemmerer Coal Company No 4 late Saturday remains undetermined as investigators audit the incident that killed five American men James Smith James Manson James Ward Peter Landon and Thomas Dixon. Nineteen injured, nine seriously, were moved to Rock Springs hospital today.
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Kemmerer
Wye
Kemmerer Coal Company
James Smith
James Manson
James Ward
Peter Landon
Thomas Dixon
Rock Springs
Wyo
Sweeping Reductions Urged On Iron And Steel Products
Washington January 22 The whys and means committee released the text of the iron and steel revision bill proposing reductions from thirty to fifty percent in existing rates. The bill also calls for free entry of iron ore fence wire nails sine bearing ore cash registers linotype machines printing presses and typewriters.
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Washington
Iron and Steel
Whys and Means
Blind vocalist moves Indians at Tutuila mission service
Grace Allen, a blind evangelical singer, stirred Indian worshipers at the Tutuila mission service. Introduced by Rev. W. L. Van Nuys, she sang What a Friend I Have In Jesus with moving zeal, prompting elders to collect $6 for her. Avast notes she was educated at Nyack School for the Blind and now lives with relatives at Ferndale. She was to join Rev. Van Nuys for revival meetings at Pilot Rock, postponed due to smallpox.
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Grace Allen
Presbyterian Church
Miss Allen
W. L. van Nuys
Pendleton
Jesus
School For the Blind
Nyack
N. Y
Fern
Paris Seizure of French Liners Pushes War Possibility
French demands for an apology after Italy seized two French liners escalate tension. Toulon fleet steamed for action if no reply by tonight, with talks of a Mediterranean display. Italy seeks Hague tribunal settlement. France demands release of twenty four Turkish Red Crescent nurses and firm stance for dignity and reparations. The chamber of deputies applauded a hard line, while the premier anticipated release of prisoners.
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Paris
France
Italy
Toulon
Railroad leaders die in Illinois Central crash
In Centralia Illinois on January 23 a Seminole Limited train traveling 60 mph collided with passenger train No 23 while water was being taken at Kinmundy twenty miles north. Victims include R R Harahan former president Illinois Central F G Melcher Rock Island vice president KE B Pierce and Eldridge E Wright son of ex Secretary of War Luke Wright. Harahan Melcher and Wright were in the staterooms of Melcher’s private car attached to train No 25.
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Centralia
Til
J. T. Haralan
Illinois Central Railroad
F. G. Melcher
Rock Island Railroad
Seminole Limited
Kinmundy
Here
Harahin
Melcher
KE. B. Pierce
Eldridge E. Wright
Luke BE
Wright
Memphis
Harahan
Mr. Melcher
Supreme Court decision allows liquor shipments to dry counties
The Supreme Court ruled that liquor may be shipped from a wet state to dry counties in another state, overturning a railroad’s refusal to accept beer consignments. In the Indiana F. W. Cook Brewing Co v Louisville & Nashville case, the court held the railroad should have accepted interstate beer shipments despite dry-state laws.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
F. W. Cook Brewing Company
Indiana
Louisville Nashville Railroad
Indian War Veterans May Get Their Pensions
T J Tweedy a local Indian war veteran received a notice from the National Indian War Veterans in Denver Colorado. The group states a pension bill for soldiers who served against hostile Indians from 1865 to 1890 has been introduced in Congress and appears promising this session. Members eligible should contact the national secretary at once.
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T. J. Tweedy
National Organization
Order of National Indian War Veterans, Incorporated
Denver
Colorado
U. S
Congress
Tacoma climbers to attempt Mt McKinley ascent
Belmore Browne of Tacoma and companions Prof Parker of Columbia University and Arthur Aten plan to leave Thursday or Friday for Mt McKinley. They aim to attempt a second ascent next spring, hoping for firmer snow and clearer air, with a March arrival anticipated.
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Mt. McKinley
Tacoma
Wash
Belmore Browne
Prof. Parker
Columbia University
Arthur Aten
Royal visit of Duke of Connaught to Taft outlined
New York reports that the Duke of Connaught and Duchess of Connaught with Princess Patricia arrive in New York and will dine and tour the city while staying with the Reid family. They plan a visit to Washington for Thursday with an incognito White House appearance.
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New York
Duke of Connaught
Taft
Washington
George
United States
Canada
Duke
Reid
George of England
Duchess of Connaught
Patricia
Prince of Wales
King of England
America
Grand Central Station
Whitelaweld
Reids
Secret Service
Bryce
England
White House
Postal Savings Bank Here to Stay in Pendleton
The postal savings bank in Pendleton will remain permanent despite low seven month deposits totaling about 1390 dollars. Assistant Postmaster Harry Rees says the program, aimed at educating the public, will grow and be adopted by workers as government plans to establish 40,000 more nationwide proceed.
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Postal Savings Bank
Harry Rees
Pendleton
Rees
PREMIER YUAN MAY BE FORCED TO RESIGN AND FACE TREASON
Shanghai reports Premier Yuan is to resign under pressure with rumors that Muanchus factions will fight to keep the throne. Former War Minister Yin Tohang may succeed Yuan as tension rises. Rebels land at Che Foo as armistice fears grow.
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Shanghai
Yuan
China
Muanchus
Peking
Yin Tohang
Che Foo
Poultry Show Ready As Birds Pour In
The third annual Umiutilia Morrow County Poultry Show near, with over 600 birds in place and up to 660 expected, opens tomorrow after delays in Portland arrivals. Northwest prize winners join local fanciers for a broad display of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons and guinea fowls. Miller Purvis, the judge, travels from Vancouver to score birds.
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Umiutilia-Morrow
Wll
Portland Poultry
Brown
Northwest
Armory
Chantecleer Orpington
Aledtryon Domineck
Junging
Miller Purvis
Vancouver
Wreck Ties Up Traffic All Night Near Blalock
A rock nine feet in diameter rolled from the mountain and struck the rail near Blalock in Gilliam county injuring no one. No. 10 engine 98 on the eastbound fast mail derailed three cars but the crew escaped unhurt. Damage to track and equipment set at about 800 dollars as replacements and repairs were made. the line remained closed for near twelve hours.
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Dunn
Blalock
Gert Wilson
Mile Post 120 I-4
Gilliam County
Miners Call for Government Ownership of Mines
Indianapolis January 22 The United Mine Workers of America adopt a resolution urging government ownership of mines A second measure directs union officials to meet with other unions to study using anti monopoly laws via courts and to limit injunctions that hinder free speech of organizers
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Prominent Washington Democrat Sees Wilson Solid Support
Tacoma publisher Harry H. Collier reports strong progressive sentiment in California Oregon Washington Iowa Montana. He says Democrats back Wilson while Republicans favor La Follette delegates. young men largely support Wilson or La Follette. Collier predicts Montana votes for Wilson and notes Norris as potential senator candidate.
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Harry H. Collier
Tacoma
Progressive Democrat
Kallispel
Montana
Collier
Northwest
California
Oregon
Washington
Iohio
Wiis
Clement
Hiram Johnson
Senator la Follette
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
States
Ican
la Follette
Baltimore
Pat Lement
Norris
Dixon
Harman
Tyler
Thompson
Missouri
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Agin
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Heh
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Jerry) Rusk
Congressional Committee
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Tutuilla
Dove of Peace
R. R
I. C
Supreme Court
Princess ‘Pat
Meld
Premiee Yuan
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