Competency Commission Appointed for Umatilla Indians
The interior department forms a competency commission to assess three tribes on the Umatilla reservation. Members E J Sommerville Pendleton Edwin L Swartelander and Charles E McChesney will judge personal responsibility for citizenship across about 1200 Cayuse Umatia and Wallawa tribes. The panel plans to sort those fully capable under government patrol those eligible with land donation restrictions and those deemed wards. The Omaha experiment prompted this second commission following the Nebraska study.
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Umatilla
Interior Department
E. J. Sommerville
Pendleton
Edwin L. Swartelander
Umatilla Indian School
Charles E. McChesney
Cayuse
Umatia
Wallin Walla
United States
Advises Alice to Smoke a Corncob in Defense
Pittsburgh July 23 Mrs Alice Longworth daughter of Colonel Roosevelt today faces pressure from a Pittsburgh Playgrounds club discussion on cigarettes An elderly unnamed woman argued grandmothers often smoked and suggested a corncob to prevent smoking urging simple old time practice.
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Pittsburo
Alice Longworth
Roosevelt
Tank
Pittsburg
London suffragists march in largest parade in history
London observers report a record suffrage parade with about 900000 women marching to protest the shelving of the Shackleton bill. The event featured 617 full “Martyrs” in uniforms, brigades of declarative groups, artists with brushes, mounted guards, and guards on boats, highlighting the scale and spectacle of the demonstration.
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London
Correction House
Cutting affray on Echo Streets in Echo Oregon
Ed Horsch owner of a livery barn fought with Paul Butcher and a laborer after abusive language. The laborer wounded Horsch in the wrist and faced 90 days in county jail at Pendleton. Butcher, who started the abuse, faced a separate sentence. A hearing before Justice Scholl led to the laborer’s sentence anding transfer by Deputy Jerry Boreland.
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Ed Morsel
Echo
Ed Horeseh
Indore
Pendleton
Horsch
Paul Butcher
Butcher
Justice of the Peace
Scholl
Gall
Jerry Boreland
Artist Burned to Death in San Bernardino
San Lernarding Calif July 24 Mrs Gustav Faber a well known artist was burned to death yesterday afternoon while attempting to fill a gasoline stove while it was lighted She was instantly enveloped in flame and died a few hours later The home was destroyed Mrs Faber was an artist of rare talent with prize winning pictures at several art exhibits.
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San Lernarding
Cali
Gustav Faber
Faber
Big forest fires eased by rains across Pacific Northwest
July 23 report notes Idaho Pine Creek fire still burning but much reduced. About 100 firefighters on scene as smaller blazes are extinguished or contained. Clearwater district and Washington fires near Hoquiam near extinguished. New blaze on Grouse Creek, Washington, fifty miles north of Spokane. Fires in Oregon and Cascade and Columbia ranges easing with rain.
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Idaho
Oregon
Pires
Spokane
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Idaho Pine Creek
Clearwater
Washington
Hoquiam
Grouse Creek
Checades
Cohet Mountains
Santi River
Linn County
Forest fire danger eases in British Columbia districts
Victoria reports that rains are improving the forest fire situation in threatened districts. Nelson notes plains showing vegetation returning as floaters depart and southeastern areas clear. More rain is forecast, suggesting further relief from the threat.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Nelson
Louis Chevrolet Makes Mile in 50 Seconds at Fort Erie Meet
Buffalo reports Louis Chevrolet’s mile in 50 seconds on a circular track at the Fort Erie Ont meet. The 160 horsepower Buick driver led a five mile free for all, finishing four minutes fifty nine and two fifths seconds as his brother Arthur and Bel Crane trailed.
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Buffalo
Louis Chevrolet
Fort Erie
Arthur
Bel Crane
Louis
Floods Reach Bisbee and Douglas in Arizona
Reports indicate heavy floods in Bisbee and Douglas Arizona with four people dead. Telegraphed updates were interrupted by collapsed lines, delaying details as authorities assess damage and seek further information.
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Los Angeles
Ly 22
Bisbee
Douglas
Arie
Couchhursts
Ind
Arizona
Attempted assassination shocks Spain in Maura case
Former Premier Maura was lightly shot in the leg in Barcelona by Rocca, a driver connected to Francisco Ferrer’s execution. Senor Olivara was also slightly wounded as guards arrested the assailant. Authorities fear broader unrest amid clerical wins and antiwar tensions.
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Madrid
Maura
Barcelona
Posis Roca
Francléen’ Ferrer
Dunser
Rocca Fendey
Majorii
Senor Olivara
Morocco
Spain
Aircelona
Francisco Ferrer
Wse
Madrid Republicans React to Maura Assassination Attempt
In Barcelona a former Premier Maura was shot at the depot and only wounded. Republican deputies met at midnight amid rumors of his death and resolved to open investigations into charges he organized last year’s bloody riots in Barcelona. Maura is deeply hated and guarded since retirement.
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Madrid
Spain
Mara
Barcelona
Cortez
Moura
Maura
Prisoners Mutiny in Madrid Prisons
Madrid authorities investigated a three hour prisoner mutiny that occurred yesterday in Madrid. The disturbance involved multiple inmates and prompted security responses by prison staff. No injuries or fatalities were reported in initial notes.
Barrett Discusses Assembly as Worst Yet in Oregon Politics
Rep. O A Barrett of Athena returned from the Portland assembly unsettled by its delegate system and corporate influence. He denied being an active candidate but said he may seek the Joint Senate seat for Umatilla Union and Morrow counties, noting the assembly endorsement could not bind party members. At Portland, F F Witeon of Athena and J T Mahoney of Heppner received endorsements for Joint Senate and Joint Representative respectively.
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Portland
O. A. Barrett
Athena
Barrett
Assembly
Oregon
Tarrell
Umatilla
Union
Morrow
East Oregonian
Co. A. Barrett
FF. Witeon
J. T Mahoney
Heppner
Girl Kills Youth Was It Accidental
Relatives of Benjamin Smith son of Addison Smith, private secretary to Sen Hepburn of Idaho, dispute that the shooting on a Virginia wharf was accidental. A girl asked to see the pistol and fired. the bullet struck Smith in the temple, killing him instantly. Witnesses say accident. The father travels to Mount Helly as the incident unfolds.
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Washington
Benjamin Smith
Addison Smith
Sen. Hepburn
Idaho
Benjamin
Walter
Virginia
Smith
Young Smith
Mount Helly
Immigration Shake-Up Hits Pacific Coast Inspectors
San Francisco July 22 A shake up in the immigration service on the Pacific coast affects Chinese inspectors and interpreters. Washington dispatches say Secretary Nagel directed Immigration Commissioner North to prepare a list of names and send them to Washington for reassignment to other regions. The move follows reports of irregularities in exclusion and admission of orientals to the United States.
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San Francisco
Imigration
Pacific Coast
Washington
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Willis Counselman Sentenced in Destruction of Divorce Case
Chicago July 22 Willis Counselman broker and clubman, jailed for three months after his divorce from Lulu Counselman was halted and he was held in contempt by Judge Chetlaw in the superior court for his testimony in the hearing. He had married Miss Jara French after the divorce, amid court actions.
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Chicago
Willis Counselman
Lulu Counselman
Counselman
Jara French
Chetlaw
Chetlin
Japanese Executed in New Westminster Jail
Ishimaru Kenge, a Japanese man, was hanged in the provincial jail in New Westminster to pay for the murder of his partner Nishizawa at White Rock last year.
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New Westminster
B.C
Ishimaru Kenge
Nishizawa
White Rock
War Veterans of State Meet Here This Week
War veterans from across the state gather for events with an auto tour this morning a business session this afternoon and a banquet tonight. Attendance not large but the occasion is enjoyable and spirited, with emphasis on camaraderie and remembrance.
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WAR Veterans OF State
Veterans of Spanish American War Gather in Oregon Camps
Veterans from Oregon units of the United Spanish War Veterans meet at Armory Hall for the second annual encampment. Notable attendees include Department Commander Seneca Foutta and Department Adjutant H. B. Williams of Portland, with reps from Scott Young No. 2 Portland Phillips No. 4 Albany Hal Hibbard No. 6 Folem Malabon No. 6 Pendleton Owen Somers No. 7 Marshfield Captain Clay No. 8 Burns, plus visitors from Henry W. Lawton camp Walla Walla.
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Thoosevelt
Roosevelt
United Spanish War Veterans of America
Portland
Oregon
Denver
H. Fe, Williams
Scout Youngcamp
United Spanish War Veterans of
Oreigen
Armory Hall
Seneca Foutta
B. W Wiliams
Scott Young
Phillips
Albany
Hal Hibbard
Folem
Malabon
Pendleton
Owen Somers
Marehfield
Captain Clay
Burns
Henry W. Lawton
Waila Walla
Democratic chief casts Roosevelt as ineffective instrument
Norman Mack, chair of the Democratic National Committee, writes in National Monthly that Roosevelt is no longer effective and that Republicans plan to frame the 1910 campaign with Roosevelt in the West and Taft in the East. He says insurgents and regulars will split lines on tariff and cost of living to energize both ends of the party.
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Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Repubblicans
Buffalo
Norman Mack
National Monthly Today
Republican
Taft
Republican Organization
Congress
British Troops Pursue Revolutionist Vessels
New Orleans reports a strong detachment of British troops chasing General Manuel Bonilla leader of a Honduran revolution. Bonilla left Belize with armed schooners to strike Puerto Cortez and Celba where his troops hold positions. The pursuit aims to halt a warlike expedition violating neutrality rules.
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New Orleans
Mancuel Bonilla
Honeduras
Belize
Puerto Cortez
Celba
Bonilla
Honduras
Detroit Police Obtain Letters From Dr Crippen Case
Detroit police disclosed they sent correspondence between Dr Crippen and his friends to London police. One letter dated July 10 may aid Scotland Yard in the search. Authorities would not release the contents, and several Crippen relatives are reportedly under surveillance.
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Detroit
London
Westerner Loses London Amateur Bout
In a six round bout for amateurs held last night in London, Adler a London stock broker defeated Ivan Kahn of Los Angeles. The result, reported from July 22, marks Adler’s victory over a Western opponent in a tightly contested match.
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London
Mr. Adler
Ivan Kahn
Los Angeles
Hold Up Attempt by Bandit at Paymaster's Office
A gang member shot Horton Crag and attempted to steal $2,500 from the Widnoon Mining Company paymaster in Kittanning Pennsylvania. The company superintendent intervened and thwarted the robbery. a posse later cornered the bandit in an abandoned mine shaft.
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Hold
Paymaster
Kittanning
Horton Crag
Brown
Widnoon Con Comminy
Women cross continent by car from San York to San Francisco
San Francisco woke to sun on July 28 as Miss Blanche Stuart and Miss Gertrude Phillips of New York arrived by automobile after 322 miles from San York. A large motor enthusiasts’ delegation greeted them crossing the Oakland ferry. The girls paraded Market street in triumph with hundreds of machines noting their feat and praising women drivers who fixed their own punctures along the way.
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San Francisco
Blanche Stuart
Gertrude Phillips
New York
San York
Oakland
Market Street
Scott
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Omaha Reservation
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Sunset Magazine
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United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
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San Bernardino
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Adalal Fire Fighters
Senor Maura
Posses Nocn
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Rejdier
Frisco
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Republican Party
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DR. Crippen
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