Pendleton-Yoakum Line To Be In Service By 24th
Railroad officials announced that the Pendleton-Yoakum section will be in use on the 24th of this month after completing the third bridge between Barnhart and Coe. The remainder of the line is ready for trains, though surfacing remains and a water-logged track through Furnish reservoir at Coe causes slow running and minor delays.
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Pendleton-Yoakum
Barnhart
Coe
Furnish Reservoir
Heco
Roosevelt weighs volunteer cavalry to fight Japan
Roosevelt plans tentative arrangements to form an entire volunteer cavalry division from the Southwest if war with Japan occurs. Rough Riders and supporters report offers of commissions and preparations after Roosevelt received insider information on Japanese activity along the western coast.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Roosevelt
Japan
Rodanevelt
Mexico
Rough Rider
Rough Riets
Rouwsevelt
el Paso
Battle 5 Finally Fought in Mexico
The clash between Mexican federals and rebels near Mexicali and Tia Juana occurred at Tecarte. General Rodrigues and six rebels were killed, according to San Diego attorney Thomas La Madrid who cited Philip Ortega, commander of the federal forces. Forty rebels retreated into U.S. territory. four federals died.
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San Diego
Calif
Rodrigues
Tecarte
Thomas la Madrid
Phillip Ortega
Mexicali
Tia Juana
United States
Protests Against Centralization of Wealth in Senate
Sacramento on March 17 reports protests against centralization of wealth in few hands. Senator Cartwright’s resolution to pose inheritance and income tax laws was introduced in the senate, declaring concentration of wealth a menace to free government and asserting the measure won’t abate it.
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Sacramento
Calif
Cartwright
Congress
Senate
Roundup track near ready for surface material
Roundup grounds progress report shows the track and arena nearing completion. J P Helne in charge says surficing will start Saturday as city engineer Geary Kimbrell finalizes grading. The curved embankments and straightaways are down in grade, with banked turns reducing speed concerns and tepee-lined perimeter planned around the track.
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J. P.helne
Geary Kimbrell
Pacific Coast
Pendleton
Irish Leaders Ready Home Rule as St Patrick Day Edges In
On St Patrick s Day 1911 Irish leaders including John E Redmond and William O Brien issued statements ahead of home rule. Redmond hailed a ended struggle and urged peace with England while pledging reforms and vowed introduction of the home rule bill next year.
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London
Ireland
John E. Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
United League of Great Biitain
William O'Brien
Cork
Independent Nationalists
Lord Dunraven
Irish Reform Association
Asquith
A. J. Balfour
House
the &J. Patrick's
Redmond
England
Scotland
Wales
Striking Teamsters Reach 22000 Affected By Action
New York March 17 The general strike order for drivers and helpers of Wells Fargo and United States Express took effect today. 22000 workers were affected as American National companies refused to join. Union leader Ashton seeks general arbitration. failure could trigger broader walkout. Police protection offered as 5000 strikers patrol streets and arrests for minor disturbances occur.
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New York
Wells-Fargo
United States Express
American National
Ashton
Express
Gaynor
Glug Banquet Planned Next Thursday By Commercial Club
Pendleton Commercial club schedules its first monthly banquet for March 3 at Eaglea Woodmen hall at 6 pm. The event aims to launch the year’s work, discuss hiring a paid secretary, and consider a postal savings bank request. A committee will screen applicants, with Dr C J Smith and others on the panel. Discussion includes the vacation of Aura and Silketh streets and related issues.
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Commercial Club
Eaglea- Woodmen
Civic Club
Board of Managers
Royss M. Sawtelle
G. I. Ladow
Jo P. Winter
C. J. Smith
BL Aldrich
T G. Montgomery
Postal Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Pendleton
Dr. Smith
J.T. Brown
G. M. Rice
T. G. Montgomery
Sura
Lilleth Streets
Japan buys great quantities of coal and rice orders
Tientsin March 17. The delivery of 1,500,000 tons of coal under rush orders to Japan began today at the mines here. Japan recently faced an order for a million tons of rice and several million sacks of flour here. San Antonio March 17. General Carter ordered brigade commanders to personally conduct rigid investigations to ascertain the efficiency of the troops now assembled in this vicinity.
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Tientsin
Ching
Japan
San Antonio
Tex
Carter
Pardon Predicted for Walsh and Morse
A rumor from the justice department claims banker John R. Walsh, serving a five year sentence for misappropriating Chicago National Bank funds, will receive a pardon within six months. Charles Morse may be pardoned after two and a half years more in Atlanta federal prison. Mrs Walsh advocates for Walsh with political backing.
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Whs
Washington, D. C
John R. Walsh
Department of Justice
Walsh
Leavenworth
Foley
Chicago National Bank
Charles Morse
Atlanta
Leader of Night Riders Found Not Guilty in Ky Case
Hlopkinville Kentucky March 17 the prosecution of the night riders will probably be dropped after the requittal of Dr Amoz Mass the alleged raider leader in the case.
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Hlopkinville
Amoz Mass
Hounds Track Slayer Across Washington State
Bloodhounds from the state penitentiary join guards M. L. Loveaul and Bert Smith to pursue a man named Jones who killed Engineer Anthony Lowe of the Pacific and Spokane railway at Washtucna. Detectives search Washtucna region. a $1000 reward stands for the arrest and conviction.
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Walla Walla Penitentiary
Walla Walla. Wash
M. L. Loveaul
Bert Smith
Wala Walla
Ritzville
Washturns
Flbe
Jones
Anthony & Lowe
Washtucena
Istrigt
Cammorrists Defeated as Judge Denies Evidence Exclusion
In Viterbo Italy on March 17 the court overruled a bid to suppress testimony by Gennaro Abbattemagelo who turned King's evidence. Forty prisoners hissed and shook their fists at the judge as the ruling was announced.
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Viterbo
Italy
Cammorrists
Gennaro Abbattemagelo
Prisenere
Bandits rob streetcar, take jewelry and cash in Los Angeles
Two armed bandits held up a streetcar on Moneta Avenue in Los Angeles this morning, securing jewelry and $50 in cash from five passengers. The incident occurred around 10 o clock, and police began a search for the culprits.
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Los Angeles
Calif
More Indictments in Coal Land Case
Bench warrants issued in Chicago for George M. Seward Pierre Bench George Ball and Frank Watson among those indicted in Alaskan coal frauds. Albert Frost described as prime mover in England and expected to return without extradition. Indictments include A C Frost Pierre Beach Frank Frost Harry Osborne Gwynne Francis and Franeie Stewart bankers and brokers of Toronto. Land Commissioner Dennett calls Frost cases the most extensive land frauds in the department’s history. Extradition of Canadians indicted to be sought.
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Dennett
Chicago
George M. Seward
Pierre Bench
George Ball
Frank Watson
Albert Frost
England
Wall Street Broker Frank Work Dead at 92
New York report says Frank Work, a long time Wall Street broker noted in Jay Gould era, died today at age 92 in New York. The brief obituary highlights his prominence in market circles and his retirement years.
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Wall Street
New York
Frank Work
Jay Gould
Air race planned round trip Paris to Berlin to Brussels to London and back
London announces a proposed air race route starting in Paris and looping to Berlin Brussels London before returning to Paris. The plan, outlined by the London Standard, outlines the establishments and order of destinations for the event.
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Europe
London
Eng
Paris
Berlin
Brussels
London Standard
Japan Mobilization Aimed at Stopping Aggression
Washington officials say the current American mobilization targets Japan, not Mexico, with an original plan for 60,000 troops reduced to 26,000. The move is described as offensive yet not driven by immediate Japan concerns, intended to deter aggression in Lower California and advance diplomatic concessions. Limantour's rapid return to Mexico City is seen as signaling peace overtures. Mexican revolutionists are reportedly receiving arms from German manufacturers via the coast.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Weaver
Coast Artillery Service
Bryan
Detroit
Mich
Taft
Washington
D. DC
State Department
New York
Brothers of
Japan
Mexico
Congress
California
Limantour
San Antonio
Tex
America
Mexico City
Germany
Mastero
Mexican
Land fortifications at mercy of aviators over Fort Meyer
Washington March 17 Aviator McCurdy flew over Fort Meyer dropping bombs accurately in parts of the fort Demonstrating that land fortifications are at the mercy of a plane The performance was witnessed by Secretary of War Dickinson and Generals Wood Allen Murray and Weaver
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Washington
McCurdy
Fort Meyer
Dickinson
Wood
Allen
Murray
Weaver
Ruef Nicknamed "Professor" in San Quentin
Abe Ruef the former San Francisco boss boodler is known as Professor among inmates at San Quentin. His college education and fondness for books are noted as the basis for the nickname.
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San Quentin
Calif
Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Boodler
Walters Mill Race Could Be Extended By Joint Action
The state may extend the Walter’s mill race through the branch asylum grounds to build a jointly owned power plant with Fred Walters. The plan hinges on state board interest and possible agreement to harness the Umatilla river for electricity to run the mill and the asylum, with Walters having already prepared the costly tunnel work.
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Walters Mill
Walter's Mill
Fred Walters
Oliver-Carpenter
Roberts Tract
Roberts Place
Walter
Oliver Place
Walters
Hind
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John E Redland
United Tris League
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Glug
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Aura
Silketh Street
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