Locomotive Fire Destroys Forty Acres of Wheat Near Tachalla
A fire caused by an outgoing Northern Pacific train destroyed about 40 acres of Peter Tachalla's wheat five miles east of town. Firefighters arrived soon after the blaze was discovered shortly after 2 PM and by 3 PM the flames were extinguished with losses pegged at around 40 acres.
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P. Tachalla
Pendleton
Peter Tachalla
Here
Northern Pacific
N. P
Tachallag
Mexicans Riot Demonstration in Mexico City
A large mob of several thousand workers and students trampled British and American flags, raised a Japanese flag, and marched near the Huerta palace in Mexico City. Cavalry dispersed the crowd as foreign emblems were destroyed amid anti gringo chants. Reports note sensational coverage tied to Japan's new minister and continuing news censorship persists. In Washington, a debate over repealing Mexican neutrality laws rises, with potential help to Huerta’s rebellion and concerns over U S recognition policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
Jmob
Balkan War Fears Grow as Powers Weigh Intervention
London reports officials foresee a likely intervention by the great powers as Turkey advances in the Balkans. Russia may act, but a solo move could trigger a wider conflict with Germany and Austria. Serbian forces seize Belgrade district Chik Bulgaria as St Nicholas battle rages. Bulgarian protests to powers over alleged Ottoman massacres at Adrianople and Kirk Kilisse.
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London
Turkey
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Russia
Germany
Austria
Oregon Phone Co Directed to Double Rates
Salem July 23. The state railroad commission ordered the Eastern Oregon Cooperative Telephone Co in Union county to raise its rates more than twofold. The ruling aims at self preservation and fair competition against farmers’ rates, with service areas including Union Elgin Summerville and Cove. The Home Telephone Co filed the complaint.
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Salem
Ore
State Railroad Commission
Eastern Oregon Cooperative Telephone Company
Union County
Union
Elgin
Summerville
Cove
Home Telephone Company
Gibbons Is 79 As Nation Sends Congratulatory Notes
Baltimore July 23 James Cardinal Gibbons is 79 today. Hundreds of letters and telegrams of congratulations arrived including a letter from the pope.
Water Shortage Highlights Pump Reliance in Heat
City water supply failed last night amid heat, as repairs halted the steam pump at the Water Works. Electric pumping could not keep up, leaving reservoir and mains empty for hours. Officials said further repairs were needed but would be done late tonight to avoid further service disruption.
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Witer Works
Will Moore
Water Board
Government Ownership Plan for Alaska Railroads Mines
Washington July 3 Representative Bryan introduces Poindexter’s bill to place railroads and coal mines in Alaska under government ownership and operation. The measure includes labor hour limits, a profit sharing plan for mine workers, and strict rules to curb private interests in resource development.
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Washington
Bryan
Poindexter
Alaska
Postal Department Inaugurates Change To Help The Service
Parcel post insurance rates were cut in half boosting local parcel business. Five cents covers values up to 24 dollars while 10 cents applied to 25 to 60 dollar values. Since July 1 the lower rate and new C O D feature have encouraged patronage of the government carrying system.
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Postal Department
Parcel Post
London
Postal Committee of Congress
Burleson
New Regulations End Red Tape On Postal Savings
Washington announces broad changes to postal savings rules allowing any resident to use savings facilities. Cards and stamps bought for 10 cents each, used to record deposits under $1, can now be redeemed for cash without opening a savings account. The reform targets inclusivity for rural and unserved areas and aids schoolchildren saving in pennies.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Tremendous Toll From Torreon Fire and Battle
Binghamton reports 19 bodies recovered from torreon ruins, 2 dead in hospital, 44 missing or believed dead, and 10 fatally injured after a deadly blaze. Fire marshal and factory officials resist inquiry while plant owners cite a cigarette as the blaze source. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. In Mexico City, rebels claim Torreon captured after three days of fighting. 6000 troops, 2000 Federals, heavy casualties. Tucson notes SP official Thomas Hinds held for ransom near Guaynas. rail officials seek confirmation.
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Binghamton, NY
Mexico City
Torreon
Zacatreas
Contreras
Carrll
Tucson
Ariz
Thomas Hinds
Aesistant
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mexico
Guaynas
Buffalo Round-Up Seeks Names for Two Buffalo
The Round-Up association plans a ten day contest to name two unnamed buffalo, a bull and a cow, with three day grandstand tickets for the best suggestions. Entries open tomorrow via coupons printed in the East Oregonian, closing Saturday August 2, judged by local officials.
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Buffalo
Hast
Oregonian
J. V. Tallman
Commercial Negociation
A. J. McAllister
Fred Koeppen
F. J. Donaldson
East Oregonian
Bodies to be brought here for two Pendleton women
Misses Carrie and Rita Lee daughters of Mrs Fannia Lee and granddaughters of Mr and Mrs F M Humphrey will be brought to Pendleton for burial after being drowned in the Willamette River near Portland. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church tomorrow at 6 o'clock conducted by Rev T F Weaver. Interment will be in the Royal Cemetery.
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Carrie
Rita Lee
Pendleton
Christian Church
Fannia Lee
F. M. Humphrey
Ela
Willamette
Portland
T. F. Weaver
Royal Cemetery
Multnomah Grill
Dngon
Arthur Hergt
Widlerc
Multnomah
Alfred Mitchell
Portlands
Ru. Lee
Hergt
Fundy’s Landing
the Oaks
Settlement Seen to Avert Erie Strike Talk
July 23 report from New York indicates an early settlement of railroads’ differences with their employer. Federal mediation board members foresee arbitrators not needing to consider both sides’ demands, suggesting mediators will withdraw their request and that the threatened Erie strike will be averted.
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New York
Eastern
Federal Mediation Board
Erie
Fleet to Pass Through Canal to Pacific Route
SAN DIEGO July 23 The navy department plans to move the entire battleship fleet through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific as soon as Colonel Goethals signals airships may pass. Secretary Daniels said the Oregon will read the naval preface and advance the plan.
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Canal
San Diego
Navy Department
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Col. Goethals
Danies
Oregon
Miners Idle As Western Federation Plans Strike
In Michigan's copper country more than 15,000 miners are idle and copper mines closed as the Western Federation of Miners prepares a strike for union recognition eight hour day and better conditions. Demands denied. mines closed to all workers though only about 20 percent are Federation members.
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Marquette, Mich
Michigan
Western Federation of Miners
Terry McKune Resigns as Pendleton Manager
Terry McKune resigns as Pendleton baseball club manager and boards for Portland. Al Lodell named field captain with Ritner handling managerial duties. Ritner and John Dickson to oversee operations. Karl King to play at first base. Dean to sign as outfielder. team shakeup anticipated with new signings and possible budget relief.
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Terry M’kune
Pendleton Baseball Club
Lodell
Terry McKune
Pendleton
Portland
Kerr-Gifford Grain Company
Ritner
al Lodell
Meten
McKinne
John Dickson Lodell
Gamp
Flo
Karl King
Thit
MccKinne
Plavere
al Dean
Baker
Teague
Everning
McKinie
Walla Wailea
Garden City
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Capital 19
Bacon
Flood
Senate House Foreign Committees
United States
Taft
Wilson
State Department
Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice
Europe
Teversts
Belgrade
Belodgrade- Chik
Bulgaria
St. Nicholas
Nish
Sofia
Adrianople
Kirk Killaseh
E. Oregon ‘Phone CO
BLL
Torreon Falls
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