Pendleton Near-Beer Indictments Rumored by Grand Jury
Grand jury rumors say most near beer licenses may face indictments plus Pendleton brewery cases. Prof. Fulton testified on near beer tests, while商 gambling and minor-s activity may bring charges against a cigar store and billiard room operators. Indictments likely soon with further actions expected in coming days.
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Fulton
Pendleton
Grand
Cigny
John Fulton
Department of Chemistry
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallia
Thle
Triat
Aldrich Plans Another Missionary Tour
Washington March 11 Senator Aldrich chairman of the National Monetary Commission indicated he would not deny planning another missionary tour next fall. The trip aims to promote the proposed currency system and central bank plan. Bankers of the Pacific coast complain about currency shipment delays taking ten days to reach intercontinental destinations.
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Washington
Mar
Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
Pacific Cone
Emigrant Ship Amigo Sinks With Forty Lost
Lisbon reports forty persons drowned when the emigrant ship Amigo foundered yesterday. Twenty three were saved and details remain unavailable.
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Lisbon
Spain
Berger Arranges World Tour for Jeffries Fighter
Sam Berger, manager for James J. Jeffries, plans a Chicago departure to organize an around the world exhibition tour for Jeffries. Pictures of his training near Santa Cruz will be shown nationwide to raise funds for fight preparation.
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San Francisco
Sam Berger
James J. Jeffries
Chicago
Jett
Jeff
Johnson
Jeffries
Santa Cruz
Statewide streetcar strike seems inevitable
Philadelphia March 16 All efforts to end the street car strike are failing and the state federation of labor plans a state wide strike. Officials say the move seems inevitable and unions are ordered to vote immediately on the question.
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Philadelphia
Mar
State Federation of Labor
Senate committee reports favor Rockefeller Foundation bill
The senate committee of the District of Columbia reported favorable on a bill to create the Rockefeller Foundation. The action occurred in Washington as of March 16.
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Senate
Rockefeller Foundation
Washington
Senate Committee of the District of Columbia Today
Outlaw Escape Chase Ends With Two Captured
Sheriff Tf. D. Taylor nabbed Leo Lent and O. L. Simpkins about 1 p.m. as they rested in a midday camp. They surrendered when ordered, hands raised high. The pursuit began after seven prisoners escaped, with three still missing and two previously captured.
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Lent
Simpkins
Stoke
Leo Lent
O. L. Simpkins
Tf. D. Taylor
Peter Tilcom
Harry Ray
Cleveland Goult
Simpkine
Sheriff Taylor
Marlin
Hind
Adame
Jackson resigns as O R N Pendleton agent for Sacramento SP move
C J Jackson Pendleton agent for the O R N company has resigned and will travel as freight agent for the Southern Pacific in Sacramento California. His six year tenure includes six months as Pendleton agent after earlier posts at Hermiston and relief duty for E F Schuyler. No successor named yet.
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C. J. Jackson
Pendleton
O. R. & N. Company
Sacramento
California
Southern Pacific
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
O. R
Japan Revises Policy to Seek Open Door Guarantee
Washington received unofficial news that Japan plans to propose to the United States a guarantee of an open door in the Far East. Japanese diplomats say the idea aims to formalize a close informal alliance and promise equal access to all nations. The plan, to be presented to Secretary Knox in days, reflects a shift in Japan’s diplomacy.
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Washington
Mts. Sy
Knox
U. S
Japan
United States
Far East
Congress to remove bust for Roosevelt in senate chamber
Washington, Mar 16. Members of Congress pick favorites among vice president busts in the senate chamber and prepare for a battle over removing one to replace Roosevelt. As niches fill, an early office president may be moved to the corridor, sparking expected excitement among lawmakers.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
Usta
Roosevelt
President Taft narrowly escapes in automobile
Washington March 146 While en route to the capitol President Taft's car nearly struck a woman who stepped into its path Five blocks later a collision with a wire rope was narrowly avoided Prompt action by Taft's chauffeur saved the president from injury
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Washington
Capitol
Taft
Strike Hinges On Government Action In Firemen Crisis
Chicago March 16 Officials of the firemen's union and the Brotherhood of Firemen await Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Neill as they arrive to avert a planned strike by twenty seven thousand West Coast firemen. Government officials expected tomorrow to resolve issues. President Carter says no delay will be countenanced and arbitration failure would trigger an immediate strike.
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Chicago
Til
The
Rillpowis
Brotherhood of Firemen
Knapp
Neill
Carter
Brookland Bank Heist Cracksmen Still At Large
Brookland Arkansas authorities failed to trace the cracksmen who blew open the Bank of Brookland vault yesterday and escaped with 2500 dollars. A promising lead existed before the pursuit picked up the trail.
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Brookland
Ark
Bank of Brookland
Great Bible Work Nearing Completion
London reports the New Testament company’s 37 year task to compile full references for the revised version. After delays and Scrivener and Moulton’s initial effort, the 1898 edition had abridged references. Now Dr A W Green and Prof J H Moulton, following the elder professor’s death, complete the fuller references for publication by the university presses.
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London
New Testament Company of Revisers
Dr. Scrivener
Moulton
President taps put approves address on conservation policy
Secretary of Interior speaks at Minnesota Conservation Convention criticizing broad government power to conserve resources as limited and urging a wise policy. He argues attack on patent laws now rests with Congress.
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Secretary of Interior
Secretary Ballinger Defends Instant Movement Remarks
In St Paul on March 16, Secretary Ballinger characterized the instant movement as evolving spirit and hysteria with hypocrisy, claiming the nation has less for complaint as prosperity remains general. Hallinger called the charges against him a gigantic conspiracy.
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St Paul
Ballinger
Clay
Hallinger
Ballinger Urges State Lead In Conserving Resources
Pow Minn March 14 Secretary Ballinger outlined national obligations toward public lands and minerals, stressing state responsibility for resource conservation within their jurisdictions. He urged adequate scientific study of public lands, warned against wild schemes, and promoted wise conservation tied to development and Alaska settlement. Congress faces water power and federal control issues as it weighs preserving public domain.
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Minn
Minnesota
Ballinger
Alaska
What a Difference One Letter Makes in Seattle
Seattle March 11. A telegram reading Rush 10 cay boxed remediately led Hotel Stevens proprietor to obey orders. Harry Donaghue of Aberdeen arrived to protest. Donaghue says he wanted cats, not beds, revealing a misaddressed prank that left the hotel short on beds.
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Seattle
Hotel
Stevens
Harry Donaghue
Aberdeen
Donaghue
Scott
Donagtue
Alaska Coal Lands Warned Under Withdrawal Act
A speaker discusses Alaska coal lands and claims, noting they are withdrawn from entry awaiting classification under the 1906 act. He asserts most coal lands patented were not coal lands, and current laws hinder mining on 640 acres. Congress is urged to act to curb monopoly and provide proper safeguards for public deposits.
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Alaska
Congress
Department
Interior Department
Mrs Saylor Breaks Under Trial Strain In Court
In Watseka Illinois on March 16 Mrs J B Saylor courtside with Dr Miller and John Grunden, on trial for murdering her banker husband, collapsed in a hospital cell due to nerves and spectators’ kisses. She denied any impropriety in her friendship with Dr Miller, calling it platonic and pure, and suggested financial worries and her husband’s alleged bankruptcy led to the quarrel and his mental decline.
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Watseka
J. B. Saylor
Dr. Miller
John Grunden
Wreckage Believed To Confirm Great Disaster
Havanh March 10 wreckage found off Belle Isle leads to belief that the steamer Prince was wrecked with many passengers and crew drowned.
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Havanh
Belle Isle
Prince
Colonel Roosevelt Tours Famous Old Battlefield
Khartoum March 11 Colonel Roosevelt inspected the battlefield of Omdurmany today escorted by Colonel Hutchinson and a party of sheiks. Other points of interest were visited by the return to the city.
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Khartoum
Roosevelt
Omdurmany
Hutchinson
Taft on the Road Again for New York Speeches
President Taft begins an eight day, 2500 mile trip starting in Washington and heading to Chicago, with plans to speak in New York amid a complex political moment. He will celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Fellowship club in Chicago and stop in Rochester Albany and New Haven for engagements.
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Chicago
Swinks Hack
New York
Polldea
Washington
D. C
Prealdent
Taft
Gov. Hughes
Root
Irish Fellowship Club
Rochester
Chamber of Commerce
Albany
Yale Corporation
New Haven
Secretary withdraws Marines as Nicaragua intervention appeal ends
Whellington March 16 The US answer to Estrada faction appeal for intervention arrived as the Cruiser Buffalo sails to Panama removing marines who were on Fonseca Island The move signals Secretary Knox’s decision to curb intervention chances and shifts the balance away from supporting a provisional government near Managua The episode ends with Washington likely aiming to avoid further involvement in Nicaragua.
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Whellington
United States
Estrada
Nicaragua
Provisional Army
Managua
Buffalo
Panama
Foncesea
Itle
Knox
King Edward’s Illness Alarm Spreads in London
Reports from Biarritz on King Edward’s health have London uneasy. Initial word of a slight cold gave way to concern as treatment response waned and age deepens worries about his condition.
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London
Biarritz
Edward
Bayonet for Cavalry to Supplant German Sabre
Berlin reports a statement that the German cavalry saber may disappear as a new short sidearm is issued. The weapon can be used as a bayonet with a new cavalry carbine, replacing the saber for both on foot and mounted combat. The carbine bayonet combo has proven valuable in German Southwest Africa.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Africa
Publicity Banquet Planned by Commercial Association
Preparations are complete for a county publicity campaign banquet tonight by the Commercial Association honoring Tom Richardson. Attendees from across the county are expected. group will meet at the association rooms at 6 o clock and proceed to The Queue restaurant for a 6 30 start. price is 1 per plate for locals. Music will be provided by the United Orchestra of 10 pieces.
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The
Commercial Association
Tom Richardson
Thompson
Pendleton
New United Orchestra
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