Mobilization Follows Japan Mexico Ties Report
London reports a Washington dispatch claiming Japanese friendship with Mexico spurs U S mobilization as thousands of Japanese in Mexico ready to take orders from Tokyo. Washington confirms coast coaling station talks with Mexico and a Japanese line near Manzanillo. Tokyo calls these claims ridiculous and notes battleships in Japanese waters.
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Washington
Mexico
Mikado
London
The
Standard Today
United States
Japan
America
Tokio
Jopin Diaz
London Standard
Toyo Kison Kaishi
National Railways of
Cam Pos
Mizanillo
Mexican Central
State Department
Manzanillo
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Yokohama
Valparaiso
Tokyo
Preacher Named as Spokane Mayor in Unanimous Vote
Reverend J. Hindley, opposed by the ministerial alliance and other church groups during the March 7 city election, was today unanimously elected mayor of Spokane by the city commissioners in Spokane Washington.
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Spokane
Wash
J. Hindley
Ministerial Alliance
Maine turret top recovered after harbor obstruction
Havana reports the Maine turret top, a 29 ton piece 21 feet across, has been recovered. It survived unfettered, though the 300 bolts that held it together were sheared in half as if cut by a knife. Pile driving in the harbor has paused for a fortnight due to an obstruction.
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Havana
Maine
Battlers Weigh In At 116 Pounds For March 23 Fight
Chicago report says Johnny Conlan and Harry Forbes will weigh 116 pounds at 6 PM on March 23 before their bout in Keno ha. The official announcement confirms the weight and timing for the dressed venue.
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Battlers
Chicago
Johnny Conlan
Harry Forbes
Kenoaha, Wie
Willl
Jack the Spanker Suspect in Spokane Held. Second At Large
Spokane police report another suspect nicknamed Jack the Spanker is at large. Charles Brown is jailed amid allegations of assault on seven boys, while another man terrorizes the residence district, whipping small boys and attempting to abduct a girl near Trongman’s Creek.
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Spokane
Jack the Stanker
Charles Brown
Smail
Trongman's Creek
Gould Keeps Control Of Missouri Pacific In Board Vote
St Louis March 14 A dramatic bid to wrest control of the Missouri Pacific ended with directors elected and Gould retaining control through its four nominees. Gould Rockefeller and Ruthn Loeb interests failed to oust the Gould slate. Pryor Wabash vice president succeeds Slocum. Ancaster Williams for Gould elected.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Gould
Rockefeller
Ruthn-Loeb
F. Tryor
C. Clark
Pryor
The
Wabash
J. J. Slocum
Sage
BR. L
Williams
Woman Drops Dead in Rushville Bank HoldUp
Rushville March morning robbery dynamited the bank safe and fled with 4000 pounds. Mrs Civing Jones, cashier’s wife, collapsed and died from fright. Armed posses pursue the suspect. Nog Goes to Boise A D Roe accepts promotion to Rose manager for Underwood, leaving soon for Roses.
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Rushville, No
Rushville Banking Company
Civing Jones
Nog
Boise
A. D. Roe
Underwood Company
Rolse
Mr. Roe
Lawn Sprinkling Begins at Courthouse Grounds
The courthouse janitor started the lawn sprinkler system to water the parched grass. The action marks the first day of outdoor irrigation efforts on the courthouse grounds.
Local Saloon Firm Questioned by City Officials
The Olympia, owned by Peterson and Morrison, faced a police committee hearing after last night’s city meeting. Rumors tie the probe to the Greek riot last week and a stabbing incident. penalties could include a 30 day closure or license forfeiture with a $2000 bond. Officials warn harsher action may follow if violations continue.
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Pendleton
Murphy
Olympia
Peterson & Morrison
Rebels Drunk Hold Village Amid Border Tension
Report from Tecarte, Colifornia, March 14 notes 35 rebels occupy the village across the line and clash with American troops. A Mexican consul in Calexico was served an order by General Berthold announcing that federal prisoners captured in Incorrectos will be shot. Berthold accuses Mexicans of oppression. Separately, Pendleton Steam Cleaning opens updated facility with new distillery and pressing machine boosting efficiency and offering a drying paste from France.
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Tecarte
Colif
Epirita
Jone
Mexico
Mex
Nadles
Sierra
Calexico
Berthold
Lower
California
Serere
Dick Sullivan
Pendleton
East Alm Stret
Jnst
Portland
Owl
Sullivan
France
J E Beam Files Bankruptcy Petition
J E Beam a cigar dealer filed for bankruptcy today through attorney Charlee H Carter. Liabilities are listed at 7000 with assets of 3500. Debts largely arise from accounts with Portland Cincinnati and Detroit wholesale houses. Portland firms Allen amp Lewis and Wadhome amp Kerr Bros are named creditors. Assets include stock valued at 2500 and fixtures valued at 1600.
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J. E. Beam
Man Street Cigar Denter
Charlee H. Carter
Portland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Allen & Lewis
Wadhome & Kerr Bros
Gunboat Yorktown mystery partially cleared
Army movement rumors swirl as the Yorktown was traced from San Diego to Ensenada then southward, destination unknown. Public notices in San Diego call for bids to move 50 000 pounds of freight, prompting speculation troops will advance toward the border. In San Antonio drills ramp up as reinforcements arrive and guards organize regiments and field hospitals.
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San Diego
Cal
Yorktown
Ensenada
Army
San Antonio
Tex
Feud Ends in Tragedy at Barbary Coast Dance Hall
San Francisco March 14 A jealous sailor John Sharkey from the cruiser California shot and killed Barbary Coast singer Miss Bessie Cook to whom he was engaged. Night clerk Hugh Rhunn at the Louis hotel then shot Sharkey dead after a quarrel with the girl, Rhunn intervened.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Sharkey
California
Bessie Cook
Hugh Rhunn
Louis Hotel
Sharkey
Rhunn
Taft mobilization sparks Senate inquiry over powers
Washington senator Poindexter says Congress will probe President Taft's mobilization of American troops amid two conflicting statements by Taft. If the move was only a maneuver it was unprecedented. if the second account is correct, Taft may have usurped congressional powers. Meanwhile unrest and Japanese departures are noted along the Pacific coast as preparations shift to a war footing.
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St. Paul
Congress
Taft
Poindexter
Whsington
Bevingham
Wash
Pacific Coast
Portand Japs
Portland
Marc
Todas
sMynaroh Bimber
Seattle
Orient
Japan
New Boochiock Staad Opens Court Street Stand
Charles Hammond returning from England after forty years launches a home block stand today in front of Jake Welch's dry goods store on Court Street.
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Charles Hammond
England
Jake Welch
Court Street
Cabinet friction in maneuver theory sparks denial
Secretary of War Dickinson denied cabinet friction over mobilization and said the hurried gathering was only for maneuvers. A high official claimed mobilization responded to perceived war readiness and mocked rumors of crossing the border and a Mexico Japan coal station plan.
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Secretary of War
Taughs
Jay
San Antonio
Tex
Dickinson
United States
Taft
New York
London
Democrats Fail to Break Senatorial Deadlock in Albany
In Albany on March 14 Governor Dix Mayor Gaynor and Charles Murphy held a two hour conference but no progress was made toward breaking the senatorial deadlock.
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Albany
Dix
Gaynor
Charles Murphy
Harrisburg Suffragists Rally to Oppose Ballot Vote
Prominent women from across Pennsylvania travel to Harrisburg on March 14 to protest granting woman suffrage. Suffragists gather to defend traditional home roles and oppose the ballot measure.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Army to Stay in Field All Summer Says Wood
General Leonard Wood states the American frontier army will remain in the field through the summer to maximize mobilization. He notes this is the first extended field period for a division in years and plans include routine visits by general officers and a sequence of leadership changes after Carter’s two months of command.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Carter
Fear of Jurors Delays Camorra Trial in Viterbo
In Viterbo Italy on March 14 authorities postponed the Camorra trials due to juror fear. Carbineers were dispatched to locate recalcitrant jurors who refuse to serve, delaying proceedings.
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Viterbo
Italy
Fort Worth welcomes Muareh Troosevelt amid brief remarks
In Fort Worth Texas the visitor Muareh Troosevelt was met with wariness today. He spoke briefly at the coli Scum gathering before continuing on toward Fl Pass, drawing cautious reaction from locals.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Troosevelt
Forgerer 15 Lands by Sheriff Taylor
ER M Vermillion alias H F Bush forged the name of E E Hutchinson to a $12.50 check and a visit to Mrs F Myers in Helix. He was tracked from here to North Powder and Haines, then captured by Hager officers and jailed in Baker.
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Taylor
ER. M. Vermillion
H. F. Bush
E. E. Hutchinson
F. Myers
Helix
Haines
Baker
North Powder
Hager
Bread Trust Formed to Control New York Market
John Gates and allies reportedly form a $30,000,000 corporation to dominate bread supply in New York and vicinity. The city alone sees a billion loaves sold yearly, signaling a strategic move in the bread trade.
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John Gates
New York
No Doubt of Their Fate and Mexican Tensions
Fifteen Americans captured at the battle of usas Grandes were shot by federals under martial law according to Madero’s scouts. Chihuahua’s relief efforts fail as insurrectos surround the city and ration and water supplies run low. W. Van Burcom says safe at a San Diego construction camp after being missing since Sunday. The state department seeks release of Edward Blatt and Harry Converse held at Juarez. Mexico prohibits import of high explosives affecting mining operations. Army maneuvers to begin immediately, reflecting waning war inclination.
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el Paso
Tex
Madero
Gonzales Garcia
Chihuahua
Revolutionista
San Diego
Calif
W. van Burcom
San Diego-Arizona
Washington, D. C
State Department
Edward Blatt
Harry Converse
Jaurez
Mexico
New York
San Antonio
Carter
Pendleton Considers Charter Changes In Public Meeting
Citizens tonight can review proposed amendments to Pendleton city charter including $200000 water system bonds $20000 sewer bonds funding beyond the asylum site and street cost sharing by benefiting property. Council to frame petitions with signatures of 15 percent of voters before a voter referendum.
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Pendleton
Commercial Association
Raley
Asylum Site
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Oregon
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Jack the Spanker
Logal Saloon
Jap Gulliford
Berthold Tatay
Gungheod
Tary
Pat McKee
Kansas
Mrs. Mekee
Teddy
Texas
Forgerer
Sheriff Taylor
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