Largest railroad tax payment ever received in Swells County
O A G illustrates record sweep as Harriman system pays the 1907 Swells County tax with prompt payment. A $60,083.99 voucher arrives to cover state county and school levies, yielding $1,858.26 in rebate and $15,000 allocated to 24 school districts and six municipalities. The total assessment stands at $7,502,844 with $45,016 for state and county taxes and $15,000 for district and municipal levies. The sheriff notes the timely payment contrasts with earlier years of tax disputes.
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Harriman
Sheriffs Office
Umatilla
O. R. & N. Company
Emma Goldman Leads Rally to Haymarket Graves
Emma Goldman and followers visit the Haymarket rioters’ graves in Chicago to test the right of free speech within city limits. She notes the denial of free speech inside Chicago but asserts the right to go to the graves and to challenge police interference.
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Haymarket
Chicago
Mar
Iimilts
Emma Goldman
Congressional Inquiry Opens Into Electric Boat Graft Allegations
A congressional investigation began in Washington into alleged improper means used by Electric Boat to influence legislation in its favor. John D. Lindsay of New York and Marc W. Littleton, later the Thaw second defense, will appear for the company as charges were read.
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Washington, Mar
Electric Boat Company
John D. Lindsay
Nest York
Marc W. Littleton
Thaw
Walsh Moves for New Trial in Bank Conviction
Chicago March 4. Moldon for a new trial to the end of John T Walsh the aged financier who was convicted of irregular practices in his management of the defunct Chicago National bank will probably be argued tomorrow. Attorneys for Walsh are confident they will yet secure the acquittal of their client.
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Chicago
Moldlon
John Tt. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Three Mothers Faint at Collinwood Funeral Services
Cleveland March 9 A business in Collinwood was suspended today as two victims from Wednesday's disaster were buried. Nineteen of the bodies, all unidentified, were buried in one mass grave. Three mothers fainted during the reading of the service.
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Cleveland
Collinwood
Troops Leave Goldfield. Local Police Take Charge
United States troops evacuated Goldfield Nevada after a three month stay, handing peacekeeping to local police and Nevada state police.114 soldiers and five officers departed quietly by train, Captain Wassel the only ill man. State police set up central headquarters as the district returns to peace with the strike nearly ended.
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Nevada
Goldfield
United States
Captain Wassel
Tariff Revision Plan Set by GOP Leaders
Republican leaders agreed on tariff revision to be prepared by Cannon Payne Dalsell and Sherman. A special session will follow the current Congress next spring after it expires. The bill lowers duties on steel and iron and seeks to equalize others. Sherman circulates to keep Ways and Means at work during summer to gather data for new schedules.
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Cannon
Payne, Palzell
Sherman
Congress
Washington
Marh
Payne
Dalsell
House
Ways and Means
Judge Cleland Upholds Initiative Law in Oregon Case
Judge Cleland upholds the initiative and referendum law in state circuit court. He sustains the demurrer filed by the state attorney general against Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co. The case goes to the supreme court and a judgment for 10 450 dollars is entered against the company.
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Denmurrer
Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Portland
Cleland
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Remarkable wireless message from the Evans Fleet
Pensacola March 9. One of the most remarkable wireless messages was received from the Evans Fleet on the Pacific stating battleships would reach Magdalena Bay on March 12, three days earlier than planned. Norman Roge of the United Press Association relayed the news. the message beat the navy department telegram and was sent to the president and Secretary Metcalf. The fleet was reported in excellent condition and making extraordinary time since leaving Callao.
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Pensacola
Fla
Norman Roge
United Press Association
Evana
Pacific
Magdalena Bay
Evans
Navy Department
Rose
Callao
Metcalf
Japan Gen ie London Report on China Apology Demand
London reports no confirmation of a Chinese apology over the Satsu Maru incident. Foreign office activity surges and a demonstrative move against China is anticipated within hours. Naval circles show rising activity, fueling rumors of an imminent demonstration from Pekin or Tokyo.
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China
London
Tokio
Japan
Foreign Office
Pekin
Cooke Attacks Day In Heated Church Dispute
Dr George A Cooke denounces Chancellor Day as a hireling of the old trust and accuses him of selling character and influence. He calls Day's reply thin and shabby and urges expulsion from the church over attacks on the president.
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Brindon
Day
George A. Cooke
Old Trust
Cooke
Spanish King Alfon Guarded by Secret Service in Barcelona
Barcelona on March 9 is festooned with bunting and lights for King Alfon’s visit to greet the visiting Austrian fleet. Secret service guards are everywhere amid fears of an anarchist attack as the ruler may be killed in public.
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Barcelona
Spain
Alfonso
Hood River Man Seeks Democratic Nomination for Ellis Seat
An drew Johnson Derby of Hood River filed his petition for the Democratic nomination in the second district. Derby is little known in Hood River and his occupation is unclear. In 1906 Graham won 12,151 votes while Ellis led with 28,894. Derby faces two eastern candidates and may not reach Graham’s previous total.
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Hood River
Ellis
Portland
Andrew Johnson Derby
Derby
James Harvey Graham
Baker City
East Oregonian
Graham
W. R. Ellis
Paul
Stone
Oregon
Bedouine Attack Slays Ten Soldiers in Suakin Caravan
In Suakin Egypt on March 9 Bedouine raiders attacked a caravan carrying relics for a festival. Ten soldiers were killed and about ten others wounded as attackers outnumbered the guard and seized the goods.
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Suakin
Egypt
Chicago janitors may face arrest over locked school doors
Chicago officials report a study of city schools found janitors possibly violating an ordinance by keeping doors locked. An investigating committee will disclose its findings tonight.
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Chicago
Rail lines expected to set sub two-cent rates this year
Chicago March 9 railroads likely to adopt rates under two cents per mile due to numerous national political conventions and meetings. Several conferences on the subject have been held and a final decision on special rates is expected when the Central Passenger association meets in regular session this week.
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Chicago
Mar
Central Passenger Association
Settlement of Trouble Between China and Japan Reached
London reports a diplomatic settlement in the Chinese Japanese war crisis. China will release the steamer Tatsu Maru and restore the flag to its commander. An official note of regret will be sent to Japan and officers who seized the boat will be tried. Japan will curb contraband shipments and recall arms from the Tatsu Maru.
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London
China
Japan
General Stoessel Death Sentence Likely to Be Commuted
The St Petersburg report notes General Stoessel has a high chance of escaping the death sentence from a military court as Czar Nicholas commutes the verdict to 10 years imprisonment and a pardon is anticipated soon.
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St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Nicholas
American Car Leads New York to Paris Race From Jetty
Linn Matheson of Denver drives the American Thomas car leaving the jetty today on the New York to Paris coast race. The vehicle and crew are reported in fine shape as the journey begins.
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Cheyenne
Linn Matheson
Denver
New York
Paris
Teyburn Holds CP Project Senate Opposes Dam Permit
Senator Meyburn opposes Benton Witter company dam permit for Snake River at Five Mile rapids. Lewiston Tribune notes Lewinston Commercial club pressured for amendments. Hugbert Walter Graves examined the project for improvements. Portland and other elites favored amendments. The bill remains blocked from another session as Meyburn maintains opposition.
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Meyburn
Benton Witter Company
Snake River
Five Mile Rapids
Lewiston Tribune
Lewinton Commercial Clinic
Club Aeure
Hugbert Walter Graves Wals
Portland
Mephurn
Children march 2000 from burning New York school
About two thousand children marched from a five story New York City school as flames consumed the top floor. They moved in perfect order and sang a song heard as they departed.
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New York
Lower Steamship Rates Declared by San Francisco Line
Portland, March 9. Steamship companies on the San Francisco to Portland route reduce fares to meet steam schooner competition. First class now $10 from Portland to San Francisco and second class $5.
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Portland
San Francisco-Portland Steamship Companies
San Franccisco
Chinese Revolutionists Break Out In South China
Tokyo dispatches report a full fledged revolution against the Chinese dynasty spreading across South China with Kwangei province as the storm center. Imperial troops are defeated in several fights while rebels seize provincial and municipal governments. Rebels are said to be well supplied by Japanese contrabandists.
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Tokio
South China
Kwangei
Portland railroad man Loucks enters race for railroad commissioner
C C Loucks a well known Southern Pacific conductor of Portland announces candidacy for railroad commissioner ahead of Republican primaries. He has long been active in railroad legislation and served as a lobbyist at Salem for train crews. Loucks cites decades of practical railroad experience and leadership among Oregon railroad workers.
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Co. C. Taucks
Portland
C. Cc. Loucks
Southern Pacific
Loucks
Salem
Oregon
J. M. Poorman
Woodburn
James Randall
Dalles
Bert Huffman
Clas
Wallowa County Votes on Seat Move from Enterprise to Wallace
Wallowa county residents will vote in June on a proposition to move the county seat from Enterprise to Wallace. The measure seeks to shift administrative center and services to the Lake Wallowa area, with implications for local governance and funding.
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Wallowa County
Enterprise
Wallowna
Brindle Cow Causes Stir in Millinery Shop
A brindle cow named Brindle wandered into Campbell millinery on Malin Street around 1:80 PM, examining hats and mirrors as Mrs. Rose Campbell and a growing crowd urged it toward the rear exit. The animal exited quietly through the back door, leaving onlookers amused by the unexpected visit.
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Enina
Campbell
Malin Street
Pendleton Salt & Cloak Moore
Rose Campbell
Brindle
Three Indians Arrested for Liquor on Umatilla Reservation
Three Indians Iaadore White Bull John Mitchell were placed under arrest this forenoon for taking liquor on the Umatilla reservation and likely to Portland to explain conduct to Judge Wolverton. They reportedly obtained a ble demijohn of booze from a Chinaman and sent it to friends on the reservation.
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Iaadore White Bull
John Mitchell
Wild
Umatilla
Portland
Wolverton
Stews Jolts PMA Project in Panama Canal Critique
Civil Engineer John Stevens former chief engineer accuses the Panama canal project of being a mistake and mismanaged fiasco The interview criticizes limited commercial value and costs while noting the canal would offer limited strategic value in wartime The resignation sparks further explanations about the project’s future and purpose New Haven March 9
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New Haven
Maren
Panama Canal
John Stevens
Big Ditch
Stevens
War Department Expected to Reply in a Few Days
Washington march 9 no official statement has been issued from the war department in reply to Stevens interview this morning. It is expected that a reply will be issued in a few days.
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War Department
Washington
Stevens
Carter arrives to manage Griffen estate in Baker City
Carter, son in law of the late H B Griffen, arrived from Portland to look after the Griffen estate and will stay indefinitely. Former Baker City boy, now a prominent Portland railway official, finds Baker City’s building progress remarkable.
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Griffen
Loring
Carter
H. B. Griffen
Portland
Sumpter
Mr. Griffen
Careter
Baker City
Charged With Slaying Wife In Kansas Trial
Ephriam Vanell, charged with murdering his wife, faces a second trial at Lawrence after a deadlocked prior verdict that stood seven to five for conviction.
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Topeka
Kan
Ephriam Vanell
Lawrence
Elder couple given marriage license in county
This afternoon a marriage license was issued to a couple both over 60 years old. B. E. Griffith and Lucretta Bowen, residents of the county, appeared at the county clerk’s office. Miss Pella Privett, stenographer in the office, swore the bride was of age.
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B. E. Griffith
Lucretta Bowen
Pella Privett
Scouring Mill Preparations For Coming Season
A small crew at the scouring mill is preparing the plant for the upcoming season. Jack Gibson of The Dallas will oversee the work this year, with Joe Dunham serving as chief sorter on site.
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Jack Gibson
Dallos
Joe Dunham
Hakiman Boys Fined for Swearing in Public
Five Hakiman boys appeared before Justice Parkes today and pleaded guilty to public swearing in Holdman. Each boy was fined ten dollars, and the amount was paid.
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Hakiman
Holdman
Juste
Mrs Richardson Undergoes Critical Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Richardson of Melts was brought to St Anthony's hospital last evening after an serious and delicate operation for appendicitis. Her condition is critical, but it is believed she will recover. She had been ill for some time.
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Richardson
D. B. Richardson
Melts
St. Anthony's Hospital
Eve
Land Empire Wheatrowers Elect New Officers
At a meeting of the Land Empire Wheatsrowers ss90eta officers for the ensuing year were elected. The president is J. Barretseere, the vice president JO Hales, and the executive committee includes A Barrett, Hales, J Taylor, TM Rosenbere, and John Tahy.
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Land Empire Wheatsrowers
J. Barretseere
Gary
Hales
A. Barrett
J. Taylor
TM Rosenbere
John Tahy
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Ghee
Han
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Case
Genie London Report
the Foreign Office
Day Hae
Standard Old Trust
Tate
Stoessel Whire
Teyburn
CP Project
Lewiston
Campbell Millinery
Stews
PMA
Department
Gralterowerse Reelsted
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