Fitzgerald Resigns as Traction Company Manager
John Smith, a director, announces D Fitzgerald has resigned as manager of the Washington Oregon traction company. The resignation was accepted and the company plans to continue its enterprise and build the traction system under the life of its present franchise. Max E. Baumeister remains in charge of the office in Pendleton until further orders. Fitzgerald left for Walla Walla today and said he expects to return in about two weeks. The East Oregonian notes Fitzgerald denied his resignation to the paper yesterday. Night directors meeting included Samuel Drumheller, John Smith, BE. 8 Ishnee and Mrs Baumeister.
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Walla Walla
Max Baumeister
Washington-Oregon Traction Company
John Smith
East Oregoniaw
Smynith
Ihs Traction System
Max E. Baumeister
FitsGerald
Pendleton
East Oregonian
PiteGerald
Samuel Drumheller
Ishnee
Victim of Cudahy's Knife Leaves Hospital
Kansas City March 12 Panker Jere Lilie disfigured for life by Jack Cudahy was moved to his home last night and doctors say he may be able to go out in a few days Prosecutor Conklin said there will be no prosecution unless Lilie himself files a complaint The quarrel aftermath includes Cudahy resigning from a country club and Lilie being expelled the club was notified of the action today
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Kansas City
Panker Jere Lilie
Jack Cudahy
Conklin
Cudahy
Lillis
Lillia Lie
Taft's Cabinet Enjoys Cottonseed Flour Pastry
Washington march 12 members of Tafts cabinet who ate cookies and pastry made from cottonseed flour yesterday were unanimous today in saying the confections were just as good as wheat flour treats. The banquet, provided by Secretary Dickinson, aimed to show cottonseed flour could replace wheat flour.
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Washington
Taft
Dickinson
Former Governor Francis Arrested and Gives Bond
St. Louis, March 12. Former Governor Francis capitulated today and furnished bond for appearance in court following his arrest yesterday on a charge of failure to make a return of personal taxes. Other millionaires were arrested at the same time, furnished bond and were released.
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St. Louis
Francis
Anottien Heiress Marries Hungarian Noble Count
New York reports extensive preparations for the marriage of Harriet Daly daughter of the late Marcus Daly to Count Anton Sigray a scion of one of Hungarys oldest noble families Miss Daly is said to be worth several millions and the wedding is planned shortly after Lent
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New York
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Marcus Daly
Anton Sigray
Miss Daly
Former Pendleton men run railway hospital
George Palmer Putnam reports that the Deschutes railroad hospital at Grass Valley, operated by Dr. Eldred B. Waffle and J. D. Boyd, serves accidents and illnesses from construction camps. The 30 bed facility, with a resident doctor and weekly visits, has treated mainly blast and rock injury cases, including rocks thrown across the Deschutes.
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Deschutes Railroad
Kldred B. Waffle
Oregon Railway Hospital Service
J. D. Boyd
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Deschutes
Harriman
Cook Shack
Great Northern
George Palmer Putnam
Roosevelt to lay down his gun after Nile banquet
Colonel Roosevelt hosted a late night banquet aboard the steamer Dal in Khartoum after a Nile voyage. He questioned five newspaper correspondents, announced he is done with hunting, and said he has accomplished his aims and is content to retire from the field.
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Roosevelt
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Methodist Bishop Dies in Trenton Hotel
Bretion Henry Spellmeyer of the Methodist Episcopal Church of St. Louis was found dead in his hotel apartment here today from heart disease. He had traveled to preside over the New Jersey conference sessions and was born in New York in 1847.
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Trenton
Hoge Smash Records In Wholesale Prices
Chicago and Portland reports show price records for Hoge products. A new high of 11 dollars per hundred was reached in Chicago and 11.10 dollars per hundred in Portland, marking the highest market level to date.
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Hoge Smash Records
Chicago
Portland
Barr warns American women against excess in athletics
Novelist Amelia Barr, age 79, warns young American women about overindulgence in athletic sports after overhearing foul language on St. Andrews links. She argues athletics brutalize women and erode traditional roles as mothers and home-makers.
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New York
Amelia Barr
St. Andrew's Links
Bonnie Scotland
Barr
St. Andrew's
America
Mrs Wiseman Dead In Huntington Oregon
Mrs Annie Wiseman sister of Mrs G W Reddow of this city died at her Huntington home at 1 PM yesterday. Remains will be brought by train tonight for burial. Funeral set for Catholic church at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Mrs Wiseman formerly lived here and recently married in this city.
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Mia Wiseman
Ballinger Defends Reclamation Service In Hearings
Chief Engineer A F P Davis testified before the Hallinger committee about interviews with Ballinger in which he defended the reclamation service from secretary criticisms. Davis said Perkins, a special agent, earned $500 monthly from Harriman railroads in addition to government pay, and Newell demanded Perkins resignation after the matter was learned.
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Perkine
Davie
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Rabinger
Ballinger
Personnally
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Pepper
Pincher
James J. Hill
Harriman
Polishing Cause of Dreped Disease Debate at Conference
Misnila March 12 medical men hear arguments that Berider, feared disease of the ishind, stems from polishing rive and the outer covering with phosphorus. The disease is not believed infectious.
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Misnila
Berider
Bridget Brady Swallows Fork in Throat Rescue
In San Francisco on March 12, Bridget Brady underwent surgery to remove a nine inch table fork from her stomach. A sore throat led her to push the fork into her throat to inspect her tonsils, and the handle became lodged in her esophagus before the muscle kept it in place.
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San Francisco
Bridget Brady
Great Northern resumes main line service after 16 day lapse
The Great Northern resumed operations on its main line today after a 16 day interruption. A through train to 81, Paul departed on time and the oriental Ilm was to depart as scheduled this evening.
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Fairbanks Weighs Return to Politics on Sailing
London March 18 Former Vice President Fairbanks sailed for America and said he may reenter politics at no distant date. He declined to specify the field he is considering.
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Fairbanks
America
Six Men Succeed After Farall Wreck Ordeal
In January six men escaped the steamer Farall wreck and endured 63 days of ice blizzards and hunger. Four men Gus Swanson Charles Peterson Albert Fusley Otto Nelson were rescued near Afognak on March 12 and brought by revenue tug Tahoma to Seward, while two survived at Kodiak. The party lived on whale oil and dried fish with frostbite severe.
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Charlies Peterson
Albert Fuisley
Otto Nelson
Afog
Packy McFarland to Meet Freddie Welch in England
A March 12 letter from Packy McFarland abroad says Welch may meet McFarland in England to restart their bout. The Mountain Ash club of Wales reportedly offers ten thousand dollars for the fight while the Nation Sporting Club of London has offered fifteen thousand. Welch is expected to sign articles soon.
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Packs McFarland
Freddie Welch
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McFarland
Mountain Ash Club of Wales
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Nation Sporting Club of London
Welch
Sales Day System Inaugurated In Uiis City
The farmers union runs monthly sales days in Uiis City with items welcome for all in the county. The inaugural event saw about 20 head of horses mules hogs change hands at fair prices. Next sale set for the district fair pavilion on the fourth Saturday in April, and organizers plan to make the program permanent.
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Taft Relative Dies By Own Action In Pittsburgh
Pittsburg report states Thomas Mc Laughlin, brother-in-law of President Taft, died by his own hand from a cerebral hemorrhage after months of illness. Coroner announced the cause today. death occurred yesterday in Pittsburgh.
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Run to Earth After Two Years' Hunt Ends
A. C. Smith, sought since June 1908 by Sheriff T. D. Taylor, was arrested in Hermiston by Deputy Ross Newport on instructions from Taylor. He faces four counts of forging checks totaling over 100 dollars, using aliases E. C. Brown and A. J. Jones, with incidents dating from June 1908 through last month. A preliminary hearing is set before Justice Jon H. Parkes.
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Hermiston
Ross Newport
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E. C. Brown
Smith
Pendleton
Peoples Warehouse
Bond Brothers and Wessel
Clark
A. J. Jones
Jon H. Parkes
Broken Journal Triggers Freight Train Derailment Near Meacham
Investigation reports derailment of three freight cars two miles west of Meacham on an Extra train. Breaking a forward wheel journal on A. R. L. 6725 caused two cars to derail. 614 surface flaws found, no overheating. Damages listed include $1000 equipment, $10 track, $50 contents. no injuries. Destination San Francisco. Signed by W Bollons and associates.
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Committee of Investigation
Meacham
Regan
Engliner
Thornbure
San Francisco
Fifteen Firemen Escape Collapse of Seattle Hotel
Seattle March 12 Fifteen firemen had a narrow escape when the six story Minor hotel collapsed trapping them beneath the falling walls. Ruins struck the sides of a neighboring building which then held the timbers above the men. The hotel was an old unoccupied frame building condemned by the city.
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Seattle
Burglars Loot Hermiston Store in Mayhem Night
Hermiston Ore Mar 12 The first burglary in many months occurred last night when two robbers entered J F Scarborough’s store and stole 100 dollars worth of clothing. The entrance came via the back door with one man at the door and one at the window. Only the best shoes and clothing were taken while the cheaper stock was left. Nearby officers have been notified and are expected to arrest the burglars soon.
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Hermiston
Ore
J. F. Scarborough
Irrigation Dam Breaks. Little Town Destroyed in Colorado
Julesburo Colorado March 12 Floods caused by the breaking of the irrigation dam at Ovid. The town of Ovid was destroyed and the city is threatened with destruction. Heavy damage reported to Union Pacific tracks, with repairs underway.
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Indicted Oregon Lumber Officials Named in Indictment
Portland March 12 The indictment of eastern Oregon lumbermen includes three already arrested plus David Beces a Salt Lake millionaire reported heading to Portland to surrender and Frank M Shurtleff Fred W Atkinson and W M Green officers of the Oregon Lumber Company.
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Oregon
David Beces
Salt Lake
Frank M. Shurtleff
Fred W. Atkinson
W. M. Green
Oregon Thumber Company
Turner Street Resident Seeks New Sidewalks
J B Grubb of 900 Turner Street above St Anthony's hospital demands new sidewalks in the east end. He complains his property lacks walkways and he had to trudge through mud and snow to reach school. He owns four lots there and is ready to participate in building a sidewalk if ordered, urging broader sidewalk and crosswalk construction citywide.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Striking Philadelphians Press Arbitration Ultimatum
Philadelphia reports a general streetcar strike with little progress toward settlement. Labor commissioner Neill is expected to arrive to report to Washington. Union leaders threaten statewide action if arbitration is refused within 48 hours. Meat prices rise and strike supporters report plant walkouts and minor disorders as streets see stoning incidents.
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Washington
Federall
Charles P. Neill
Pennsylvania
Neuralgia Alarm Clock Shapes Senator Money’s Day
Washington reports Senator Money of Mississippi is an early riser due to a daily neuralgia attack at a fixed hour. The pain lasts about two hours, after which he calmly resumes work, and his secretary keeps pace, finishing most correspondence before dawn.
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Dally
Senator Money
Mississippi
Capitol Hill
Senator Moners
Neuralein
The Suffragettes play provokes hostile protest in city theater
Polish women students in the Stadt theater vocally protest Lemberg Kronlinski's four act tragic comedy The Suffragettes. In the second act the lead actress remarks about marriage for English suffragettes sparking a storm of demonstrations. Women in boxes and galleries join in loud whistles and shouts forcing the cast to halt dialogue.
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Stadttheater
England
Mvmory
Stalla Amt
Fractured Views on Driving and Marriages Cause Crashes
A concise column argues men misjudge driving as simple license work, linking carefree joy rides to frequent wrecks and broken marriages, warning readers about risks and responsibilities behind the wheel.
International race to South Pole endorsed by explorers
London March 12 English explorers welcomed the German Geographical Society decision to sponsor an expedition toward the South Pole. The news pleased backers of Captain Scott, who would prefer German English and American expeditions to depart simultaneously.
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South Pole
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