Tobacco War Nears Settlement in Pooled Crop Deal
Lexington March 6 Negotiations nearly guarantee settlement of the tobacco war as the American Society of Equity, growers, and the American Tobacco Company move toward finalizing a sale of the pooled 1906 crop of about 80,000,000 pounds at 16 cents per pound The conflict has spilled into night rider raids murders and property losses across the industry.
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American Society of Equity, Dealers and the
American Tobacco Co
Lexington
American Society of Equity
Growers
American Tobacco Company
New Pine Creek Bridge Ordered by County Court
The county court ordered a 50 foot steel bridge from the Columbia Bridge company for Pine creek at Gear Spring hill, 16 miles below Weston. The old bridge was washed away over a year ago. Concrete abutments will support the structure, costing $1500. Contractor A. E. Eberhart, formerly Easterday & Co., represented the Columbia Bridge company.
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Columbia Bridge Company
Pine Creek
Gear Spring Hill
Weston
A. E. Eberhart
Easterday & Co
First Funeral Plans for Collinwood Disaster Victims
Cleveland March 6. The first funeral for children killed in the Collinwood disaster will be held today at St Josephs church. A mass for the dead is set for tomorrow morning and on Monday memorial services will be held in Protestant churches. Several bodies have been taken to other towns for burial. The revised toll lists 161 pupils burned to death with 28 unidentified. Two teachers remain missing.
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Cleveland
Collinwood
St. Joseph's Church
Would Sell Secrets Federal Authorities Arrest
Federal authorities arrest Heinrich Beser in New York on a charge of offering to sell American war secrets to Germany. Discovery of parts of a torpedo in his possession prompted the case. He is held on a $1000 bond with a hearing scheduled for March 13 and denied intent to reveal the torpedo’s manufacture.
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New York
Federals
Heinrich Beser
Germany
Esser
Kings and Kaisers urge Alfonso to skip Barcelona unrest
Madrid March 6. Both King Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm asked King Alfonso of Spain not to visit Barcelona amid anarchist unrest. Alfonso reportedly plans to go anyway despite the warnings.
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Madrid
Edward
Kaiser Wilhelm
Alfonso
Spain
Barcelona
Alphonso
Blizzard Ravages Midwest Killing Two in Snowbound City
Minneapolis reports a severe blizzard with eight inches of snow. Two people are dead and three injured as traffic is blocked and conditions worsen across the region.
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Minneapolis
Mar
Minnesota Democrats Launch Johnson for Presidency
St. Paul March 6 The Minnesota state democratic committee endorsed Governor Johnson for the presidency and urged him to enter the race. Only ten of eighty eight members sided with Bryan, signaling a formal Johnson boom. Johnson will respond soon and his decision is highly anticipated.
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St. Paul
Johnson
Minnesota
State
Democratic Committee
State Committee
Bryan
Appellate Court Allows Open Ballot Boxes for Recount
New York march 6 the appellate court ruled that the attorney general may open ballot boxes for a recount in the Hearst mayoralty suit against Mayor McClellan. Hearst contends the election was conducted fraudulently as a climax to the 1905 campaign. Berlin march 6 the German press criticizes American methods after the Collinwood fire and mocks perceived tolerance of human life.
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New York
W. R. Hearst
McClellan
Hearst
Berlin
Collinwood Acoo
America
Sunday School Meet Nears Echo for Next Year Convention
Umatilla County Sunday School association held a profitable meeting at Freewater electing officers for the year. Frank K. Welles was re elected president with August Trake as vice president and Stanley Yates as secretary. New departments of temperance and good citizenship were created. Delegates returned home after the session.
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Echo
Welles
Umatilla
Umatilla Irrigation Project Nears Finish With Staff Moves
As the Umatilla irrigation project nears completion by June, engineers and workers gradually depart. John T. Whistler will move to Portland to establish offices and pursue civil engineering. Col. James Spencer leaves for California’s Oregon reclamation project. W Roy Saxton heads to North Yakima for government work. Oliver P Morton will join the Okanogan project after Umatilla ends.
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Wmatilla
John T. Whistler
Umatitlan
Portland
Thay Ho
Ieved
Umatilla County
Oregon
Remalni
Col
James Spencer
Umatilla
Orland Reclamation
California
W. Roy Saxton
North Yakima
Emma Goldman to Speak Tonight in Chicago Amid Riot Fears
Emma Goldman the anarchist announced she will speak at a Chicago meeting tonight. She scoffs at deportation talk as "rot" and says she does not lament Father Reinrichs death but pities Auerbuch, the would be killer of Chief Shippy. Police fear Reds may create serious trouble as an article attacking President Roosevelt attributed to Goldman surfaces but unconfirmed.
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Bet
Chicago
Roosevelt
Emma Goldman
Uday
Father Reinrichs
Denver
Auerbuch
Shippy
Reds
Mies Goldman
Secret Service
Mayors and Deputies Clash Tonight in Tacoma
In Tacoma a showdown is expected at the theater as Mayor Wright backed by police plans to speak while Drury, with deputies, reiterates graft charges. Drury says his force will not permit the mayor to disrupt the meeting. Wright says he will answer all charges and will use police only if deputies attempt to block his remarks.
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Drury
Tacoma
Wright
House to Probe Submarine Dealings With Electric Boat
Washington Mar 6 The House adopted rules committee findings for a special committee to investigate charges of corrupt practices by Electric Boat in securing legislation favoring submarine purchases. Lilley defended the resolution saying stories necessitated clearing committee members. he also charged a submarine lobby exists.
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Washington
Mar
House
Rules Committee
Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Tevis Flees From State In Libel Trial Case
In San Francisco on March 6 defense attorney Sullivan argued that William Tevis would not have fled the state if he were innocent, as prosecutors probed the Bay City waters company amid the Crother-Older libel trial. The deputy search had been unsuccessful.
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San Francisco
William Tevis
Bay City Waters Company
Sullivan
Tevis
Floods Hit Wabash Indiana In Historic Inundation
Heavy rains melted snow and left Wabash under the worst flood in its history. Streetcar lines were tied up, factories closed, and many homes inundated as residents evacuated.
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Wabash
Ind
Rescue of Satsuma Maru crew by Thetis near Sitka
The US revenue cutter Thetis rescued 11 survivors from the Japanese vessel Satsuma Maru seven miles north of Cape Manby near Sitka Alaska on March 6. They will be taken to Seattle after the crew, desperate, nearly attempted a risky voyage in a small dugout toward Yakutat village across the bay.
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Sitka
Alaska
United States Revenue
Thetis
Betch
Cape Manby
Seattle
Yakutat
Inman
Flood Threat Looms Over Joliet Rail Yards
Joliet March 6 flood danger rises as water submerges railroad yards and many factory sites. The city faces continuing rise and extensive damage amid the advancing flood wave.
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Joliet, MW
King Edward Travels Incognito in France
Paris dispatch reports King Edward arriving in Paris en route to Corfu. He travels undercover as the Duke of Lancaster, making an unofficial visit to President Falleries. Police guard the traveler with heightened precautions.
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Paris
Edward
Corfu
Falleries
Duke of Lancaster
King pays three dollars for cigars in royal order
The king of England placed orders with a New York tobacco broker for 600 cigars costing slightly more than his 200 years ago purchase of 1000 for three thousand dollars. Half of the cigars will be shipped from Havana for Easter, eight inches long and one inch thick, made of Vuelta Abajo tobacco, praised for royalty prestige.
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New York, Mar
King of
England
New York
Havana
Lucullus
John J. Flaherty
Edward
Shakespeare Book Ban in Austin Schools
In Austin Texas on March 6 authorities placed Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice on the Index of undesirable books citing that its portrayal of Jews fosters contempt and hatred among school children. The move marks a clash over literary standards and ethnic portrayal in public education.
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Austin. Tex
Austin
Bartlett 15 Not Builty Says Jury Verdict Acquits Bartlett
Ex-register E W Bartlett and ex councilman of La Grande faced bribery charges after gamblers paid sums a year earlier. After two hours, a jury found Bartlett not guilty in the second trial, while Steve Gardinier was convicted and served six months. Gardinier testified differently in the first trial, later admitting both men took money.
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Umatilla County
United States Land Office
la Grande
E. W. Bartlett
Bartlett
Union County
Steve Gardinier
Gardinier
Colorado Town Marshal Slain in Post Office Robbery Capture
Brighton, March 6. Marshal Demont Ells died after being shot while attempting to arrest robbers at the post office. The wounded robber was taken to Denver for care but died at Union Station.
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Brighton
Col
Marshal Demont Ells
Denver
Union
Jealousy linked to murder in Sacramento scene
In Sacramento a mysterious shooting leaves Kitch Makamura and Mrs. Fano Kuwabara dead. Authorities say Makamura entered a sleeping room with a gun and shot Kuwabara before killing himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive. Seattle reports rising canned salmon prices tied to anticipated shortages in 1908 and plentiful runs in 1909.
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Sacramento
Kitch Makamura
Fano Kuwabara
Makamura
Seattle
Wash
Fire devastates city. 400 houses burned in Nodassov blaze
Fokio reports a city fire in Nodassov destroying about 400 houses. No fatalities are confirmed, but many residents are believed trapped. Property damage is estimated at up to 2 million dollars.
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Fokio
Nodasov
Sausage Maker to Face Grand Jury Over Horse Carcase Offenses
Chicago, March 6 J J Schmidt a sausage manufacturer will appear before the grand jury to answer charges of manufacturing sausages from dead horse carcasses. He faces alleged offenses connected with the use of such meat in products.
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Chicago
J. J. Schmidt
Sausiee
Grand
Warner Case Begins with Day-Long Testimony
Warner civil case concentrates on handwriting expert Prof Thompson from Spokane who testified for the plaintiffs to prove letters are genuine. He faced close cross-examination by Judge Fee and defense attorney John McCourt. Company official J H Raley expected to testify for plaintiffs but not yet called.
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Warner
Prof
Thompson
Spokane
Warner People
Tompson
Fee
John McCourt
Troops Break Camp as Nevada Police Ready for Duty
Wishington reports US troops stationed at Goldfield Nevada will break camp and return to San Francisco tomorrow as the newly organized Nevada state police are now ready for duty.
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Wishington
Mar
United States
Goldfield
Nev
San Francisco
Nevada State Police
The Folly of a Wise Man Exasperates More Than Fools
A proverb-like reflection contrasts a wise man’s folly with that of a thousand fools, noting the greater irritation and frustration caused by prudent error. The statement highlights the paradox of wisdom failing to prevent exasperation in shared ignorance.
District fair dates set and exhibits improved for fall event
The district fair board fixed the week of September 23 to October 3 for the Umatilla Morrow county fair, aligning with other regional fairs. Plans include revising premium lists, courting a band contract unlikely soon, and boosting town exhibits with $50 prizes for best from Umatilla and Morrow counties plus $35 second prizes. Pendleton may host a regular exhibit booth, with ladies clubs and the Commercial Association urged to participate.
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District Fair
Umatilla-Morrow
North Yakima
Portland
Spokane
Pendletom
Walla Walla
Lewiston
C. B. Roosevelt
Judge FitzGerald
Umatilla
Morrow
Morrow County
Pendleton
Iself
Roosevelt
Ladies’ Clubs
Commercial Association
Strike Breakers Sailed to Alaska to Break Mine Strike
Hundreds of men are being sent from Seattle to Fairbanks on specially chartered vessels to serve as strikebreakers in the labor war initiated by mine operators against the Western Federation of Miners.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Fairbanks
Western Federation of Miners
Japanese Minister Sees No War With China
Minister Takahira, Japan's representative to the United States, anticipates no war between China and Japan and expects both sides to use good sense in settling current difficulties.
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Takahira
Japan
United States
China
Pendleton to Host Third Market Day Tomorrow
Pendleton reads the town market day schedule for tomorrow as entries surge for the sale at the fair pavilion starting 10 o'clock. Lee Moorhouse handles entries while Col J H Bentley acts as auctioneer with a second official. Farmers and stockmen from the region gather to buy or sell stock implements and wares, with strong bidding expected if pleasant weather holds.
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Pendleton
Lee Moorhouse
J. H
Bentley
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King
Builty
Colorado
Co. J. H. Raley
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