Unfavorable report on further probe of Pendleton water system
The fire and water committee reports against hiring an engineer or bacteriologist to review Pendleton’s gravity water system citing no public benefit and costs. It endorses showing a chart of springs, frames it in the city recorder’s office, and suggests July to September 1914 flow measurements at Thorn Hollow published in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Water Committee
John T. Whistler
City Recorder’s Office
Ellis
Kelsey
J. T. Whistler
John W. Dyer
Pendleton
Thorn Hollow
City Recorder
Intervala
New Chester Snow Log & Lumber mill to open near Chehalis
Chehalis, Wash. Jan 22 A new Chester Snow Log and Lumber mill will begin operations at Littell four miles west of Chehalis on the South Bend line. It succeeds the old Chehalis Lumber mill that burned. The mill will cut 125000 feet of lumber and the shingle mill 200000 daily. The start within days will provide work for many men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis, Wash
Littell
Chehalis
South Bend
Chester Snow Log & Lumber Company
Chehalis Lumber Company
No Clues to Prison Break In Oklahoma Riot
M Aster Oklahoma January 22 Investigation by the board of prison control failed to show how three convicts escaped the state penitentiary Monday causing their deaths and four others while the revolvers used were purchased in the city but by whom could not be learned.
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M'Alester
Okla
Board of Prison Control
State Penitentiary
Pontiff Inspires Strong Stand Against Tango Dances
Venice date Cardinal Aris tide Cavalari successor of the Present pope as patriarch issues an episcopal letter inspired by the pontiff condemning tango as moral turpitude revolting and disgusting and stating absolution denial to any clerics who forgive dancers who refuse to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Aristide Cavalari
Federation of Miners Attacked in USWA Debate
In Indianapolis January 22, the United Mineworkers of America debated the American Federation of Labor. Speakers opposed Federation influence as resolutions urged industrial unionism and a convention set for April 1, 1914 to push for industrial over craft unionism.
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Federation OF Miners
Indianapolis
American Federation of Labor
United Mineworkers of America
Resolutions Committee
Federation
Duncan McDonald
Tiiore
It's awfully hard to be a satisfactory guest
The passage argues that many people should stay home more to be good guests, suggesting a cultural shift toward less social hosting and greater restraint in hospitality. It reflects social judgment about entertaining norms.
Battersea elects negro mayor in England
Battersea, England, chose F. J. Archer as mayor after a vigorous campaign against a white rival. Voters largely ignore color, noting Archer’s education and standing. The piece suggests less color tension in Battersea than in central London, where attitudes resemble American views on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battersea
England
F. J. Archer
London
Daughter of German Coal King Married to British Noble
Fraunlein Maurie Anne von Friedlander Fuld, daughter of Fritz von Friedlander Fuld, known as the Coal King of Germany, is a 21 year old heiress famed for beauty. She is recently engaged to Hon. John Power Bertram Ogilvy Freeman Mitford, fourth son of Lord Redesdale.
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Germany
Fraunlein Maurie Anne von Friedlander Fuld
Herr Fritz von Friedlander Fuld
German Empire
John Power
Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford
Lord Redesdale
Bigamy Among Indians Headed for Federal Jury
A Portland grand jury will hear alleged Indian infidelity cases as Supt Swartalander Trev J M Cornelison and Joe Craig travel from the Umatilla reserve and Tutula to present charges of adultery against Indians living with more than one woman. Also set for the jury is the Jason Wannassay case about a drunken gun incident, with Lizzie Minthorn and Dorcas Minthorn among the witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandh
Portland
E. L. Swartalander
Umatill Reservation
Trev. J. M. Cornelison
Tutula
Joe Craig
National Federation of American Indians
Jason Wannassay
Philip Minthorn
Lizzie Minthorn
Dorcas Minthorn
Alice Patawa
Sulzer Testifies Murphy Threatened Him Over Appointments
New York January 2 William Sulzer testified under oath that Charles Murphy Tamany Hall leader threatened to wreck his governorship if he did not name James E. B. Gaffney highways commissioner Sulzer said he refused after a Washington conference with Senator OGorman The senator alleged Gaffney was Murphy s chief bagman and tried to pressure James Stewart a state highway contractor for 100 000 Sulzer detailed sworn charges in the John Doe inquiry into state highway graft Stewart testified that Gaffney asked for a 5 percent contribution on the contract
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New York
William Sulzer
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
James EB. Gaffney
Sulzer
Washington
United States
O'Gorman
Gaffney
Murphy
James 0
State Canal Board
Stewart
Committee Tackles Trust Program in House Action
Washington Jan 22 The house judiciary committee moves to the administration trust program with three tentative bills drafted by Chairman Clayton and Representatives Floyd and Carlin. Hearings begin next week before the judiciary and interstate commerce committees.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Floyd
Carlin
Judiciary
Interstate Commerce Committees
Senate
House
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
Clayton Iseld
Underwood
Interstate Trade Commission
Elory
Manyton
Adameon
Claryton
Suit Against Directors and Frisco Losses
A federal suit was filed in St Louis against eleven current and former directors of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad seeking restitution of about fourteen and a half million dollars. The action centers on the Frisco purchase in 1910 of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico feeder line and ensuing operating losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Louis
Federal District Court
St Louis
Bill for withdrawal of radium lands eyed for favorable report
Congressional action looms as the bill to withdraw radium lands in Colorado faces likely committee approval and passage. Judiciary begins evaluating the administration anti trust program while British submarine raising work starts today with possible survivor doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikkon
Clayton
Adamson
Colorado
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Torreon
New York
Pendleton Baseball Stakes Await Business Leaders Decision
Pendleton faces a crucial choice on Western Tri-State League representation this season. President Wesley N. Matlock says the business men’s verdict will determine if the local club continues or withdraws. President J. W. Tallman of the Commercial association has called a meeting for tomorrow at 7 o'clock to gauge public sentiment and decide on low salaries and a shorter season.
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Tri- State League
Matlock
Pendleton
Wesley N. Matlock
J. W. Tallman
The
Commercial Association
Tallman
Radium Lands Withdrawn Could Boost Private Profits
A favorable report on a bill to withdraw radium lands is expected from the handplainnen committee after continued hearings. President Flannery of Standard Chemical and scientists oppose withdrawal, while Chairman Foster warns radium interests may flood the market with waters and pads for greater profits than selling pure radium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clei
Handplainnen
Flannery
Standard Chemical Company
Foster
Publicity for Antitrust Drafts in Congress Committees
Washington, Jan 22. Legislative committees in both houses agreed to publicity of tentative antitrust drafts drawn from the president's message. The measures would serve as a working basis for open hearings after a committee majority passes upon them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
East Court street paving slated by city council
The city council last evening proposed paving East Court street from Vincent street to the city limits, with 17 blocks slated for hard-surface improvements. A Bush street paving extension was referred to the street committee, while a contract for Bush from Jackson to Haley was approved and the plan to extend to Mark street proceeded. The mayor reappointed Geary Kimbrell as city engineer at 125 dollars monthly. A pest house plan was rejected and a pipe line right of way contract with C W R N was ratified.
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East Court Street
Vincent Street
Bush Street
Bush
Jackson
Haley
Mark Street
W. S. Gadwa
Tustin Street
Main
Mil
West Railroad
Walnut
Cedar
Matlock (Star) Street
Portland Bridge Co
Fred Walters
Raley
Matlock Streets
Kimbrell
Matlock
Geary Kimbrell
Post Street
Council
Italian bishops ban tango dancing nationwide
In Rome on January 22, all Italian bishops prohibited tango dancing and announced severe penances for Catholics who do not comply, reflecting official church discipline across Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Villa Plans Fresh Assault on Torreon in Mexico
Jan 22 report from El Paso says Villa will command at Torreon within ten days as constitutionalists rush troops north. Torreon is seen as key to the south toward Mexico City with Villa aiming for about 15,000 men, while federal forces gather from Mexico City and nearby states to oppose. General Orozco reportedly moves toward Torreon to aid defense as federals hold out.
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el, Paso
Torreon
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Villa
Mexico City
Saitilla
San Luis Potos
Monterey
Orozco
Hearings Halted on Exclusion Bill in Congress
January 22 report says the House immigration committee postponed indefinitely the Baker exclusion bill hearing due to fear of widening U S involvement with Japan. Secretary Bryan allegedly urged no hearing. Also on January 22 a Japanese Foreign Minister Makino address to Japan's Parliament was cabled from Tokyo detailing ongoing talks on California alien land laws and noting Tokyo’s note of protest remains unanswered.
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Washington
United States
Japan
House Immigration Committee
Bryan
Haron Nobuaki Makino
California
Tokio
Chinda
Wil
War Dance to Cannad Music at Territorial Pioneers Meet
In Lincoln on January 22 the Territorial Pioneers association held its annual meeting at the Temple theater. A phonograph recorded an Omaha Sun dance performance with tom-tom rhythms and falsetto chants by squaws, captured by Prof. M R Gilmore for university archives preservation.
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Lincoln, Neb
Temple Theater
Territorial Pioneers’ Association
M R. Glimore
Submarine raising begins after cautious plan at Plymouth
In Plymouth on January 22 salvage crews start raising the sunken submarine. Eleven crewmen are presumed dead. divers cannot stay below long due to 200 foot depth. Work will wait until the vessel is secured in drydock before any opening attempts.
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Plymouth
Eng
Dynamite Caps Found Lodged in Wood in Oregon City
Four dynamite caps packed with 500 psi explosive pressure were discovered in a wood piece while Mrs. Curren split kindling. The caps, used for large construction charges, appeared placed along a wedge cut with an ax. Police investigate. authorities warn of potential house destruction if ignited.
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Oregon City
James Curren
Copperfield Man Upholds Gov West Public Defense Speech
Portland dispatch reports Governor West defending Copperfield martial law at the Ad club. A Copperfield man Jim Aklin shouted support, praising the governor as the only viable force against saloon power. West cited teen drunkenness and local officials’ inaction, recalled militia seizing about 200 guns, later returned, and praised Fern Hobbs for enforcing the order.
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Portland
Ore
Ad Club
West
Copperfield
Martial Aw
Fern Hobbs
Sune
Booge
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