Pendleton to vote on gravity water system bond
Pendleton board of water commissioners approves a $200,000 gravity water bond issue with two special elections planned. Project draws Thorn Hollow springs water, two 1,000,000 gallon reservoirs, 14 mile main, and a plan to extend water to Branch Hospital and city areas. Legal work underway with Mayor Murphy and city attorney. charter amendment anticipated to cover street work funding.
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J. T. Brown
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Mae
E J. Murphy
Bank Wrecker Pleads Guilty to Bank Heist
New York March 1 Jerome, former district attorney, withdrew as attorney for Joseph Rob in the Washington Savings Bank heist. Roblin changed his plea from not guilty to guilty of larceny of 27000 dollars. He is to be sentenced March 25. The DA said Robin named several men involved and more indictments are expected.
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Jerome
Joseph Robin
Washington Savings Bank
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Roblin
Eully
Hosble
Whitman
Benk
Laborer Dies After 16 Foot Fall in Pilot Rock
Laborer Pitch of Pilot Rock dies from a skull fracture after falling 16 feet while descending stairs in the Bradburn building. He was intoxicated at the time, transported to St. Anthony's hospital, operated on by Drs. Parker and Lievallen, and died within hours. He had lived in Pilot Rock 16 years and was about 45 with no local relatives. Denver kin have been notified and funeral arrangements are withheld pending word.
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Pilot Rock
Folsom
Bradburn
St. Anthony's Hospital
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Lievallen
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Francisco
Abraham Fuer
San Quentin
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Seurt
Webb
F. W. Henshaw
Supreme Tribunal
Lorimer Keeps Seat in Senate Amid Fight
Washington March 1 Lorimer survived a Senate vote on unseating him after a three week clash led by Beveridge. Forty for removal and forty six for exoneration left Lorimer vindicated. key speeches by Beveridge Rolf and Crawford sparked a late filibuster as Lorimer defended his career and noted Democratic drivers helped his election. Other items report on tariff board decisions and flagging reciprocity prospects with an expected extra session if reciprocity fails.
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Lorimer
United States Senate
Beveridge
Rolf
Crawford
Senate
Russian Papers For Shee Ig Revolt In China
St. Petersburg dispatches report Reitoh newspapers recently backing the imperial government stance on China declare a major revolt against the Manchu dynasty is forming in Peking. They warn foreigners face great danger and hint European intervention may be needed to avert a Boxer-like outbreak.
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Russia
Reitoh
China
Peking
No Boxing Allowed in Washington Killed in Senate
Olympia Washington March 1 There will be no boxing in Washington The senate today killed the bill providing for ten round no decision contests Tommy Burns had been attempting to have passed The vote was 19 to 22 The bill died by indefinite postponement
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Washington
Senate
Tommy Burns
Millionaires Try 10 Purchase Immunity
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham weighing a New York firm Duveen's offer to repay more than a million dollars tied to alleged undervaluation of imported goods. The brothers seek immunity from prison while U S authorities dispute any possibility of such a deal.
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Wickersham
Duveen Art Importing Company
New York
United States
U. S
Wise
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago Typo Strike Looms as Union Talks Falter
Chicago morning papers publish in abbreviated form amid a typographical union strike threat. President Lynch of the International Typographical Union is to decide on striking 260 printers who already crippled Hearst papers. Publishers warn a citywide lockout if a strike proceeds, with arbitration and wage disputes over line lengths and column widths.
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J. W. Hayes
Hugo Miller
Second View
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Geo. C. Hitt
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Sik
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Chile
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Victor E. Lawson
Chicago Weal
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Chicago Examiner
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Bosses Overthrown by Chicago Voters
Chicago March 1. The Chicago primaries deliver a major blow to party machines with University of Chicago professor Merriam winning the mayoralty nomination over Republicans. Former Mayor Harrison defeats the democratic machine. former Mayor Dunne threatens to contest Harrison’s nomination on fraud grounds. Line Cavalieri WIL Sue For Divorce. St Petersburg March 1. Madame Lina Cavalier ends her engagement and heads to Paris. she is expected to file for divorce from Chanler after a $50,000 settlement of ante-marriage contracts.
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BE. Merriam
University of Chicago
Harrison
Dunne
Harrizon
Line Cavalieri
St. Petersburg
Russin
Lina Cavalier
Chanler
Paris
Colonist Day in Oregon Proclaimed Half Holiday
Oregon marks Colonist Day with a half holiday as Governor West urges residents to write East about Beaver State attractions for settlement. Railroads and commercial groups back a letter campaign and special one way colonist fares run March 10 to April 10 to boost migration inland. Leaders like CC Chapman, William McMurray, and W E Comin back the effort, promoting Oregon and the Pacific Northwest as a destination for homeseekers.
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West
Beaver State
Cire
CC. Chapman
Cregcon Development League
Pacific Northwest
William McMurray
Harriman Ines
Northwest
W. E. Comin
Hill Lines
Thieves Take $25,000 From Princess Mail Route
Vancouver report says thieves robbed registered mail on the Princess en route from Skagway today, about $25,000 missing. Northwest Mounted Police notified. robbers believed to head inland from Prince Rupert after landing on the coast.
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Vancouver
B. C
Princess
Skagway
Northwest Mounted Police
Prince Rupert
Chicago Packers May Face Federal Charge
New York reports a federal indictment likely against Chicago packers. Federal grand jury is examining evidence from Jersey City District Attorney Garden, following state indictments that failed due to extradition issues.
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Chicago Packers
New York
Chicago
Garden
Jersey City
Vote on School Bonds March 23
Voters will decide on a 100000 bond issue to build a new high school and complete Lincoln School. The special school election was set at a board meeting with attorney Charles H. Carter drafting the call. Taxpayers and parents with children may vote from 1 to 4 pm, while non taxpayers without students are not eligible.
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Lincoln
Charles H. Carter
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