Metcalf Defends Naval Committee Testimony On Submarines
Secretary of the Navy Victor Metcalf told congressional investigators that submarines are a necessity and that pending naval legislation does not force purchases from the Electric Boat company. He said the Lake Boat company also can bid, and no member urged buying a specific boat. Lilley remained quiet during the session. Brownsville Rioters Must Take Oath to Re-enlist Under New Senate Proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Victor Metcalf
Congressional
Lake Boat Company
Metcalf
Congress
Brownsville
Senator Warner
Missouri
Six Alarm Baltimore Fire Endangers Wholesale District
A blaze in a fifth story Keldel building housing the Gun and Ammunition company drew six alarms on March 1 in Baltimore. Firemen fought for an hour before consigning the flames to that building, shielding the wholesale district from wider damage though the loss estimate remains undetermined.
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Baltimore
Keldel
Gun & Ammunition Company
No Notice of School Trouble in Milton
County Superintendent Frank K. Welica has received no official notice of alleged conflict between the Milton public schools board and teachers. Reports claim board members pressured teachers to buy stock in a hotel project, threatening job loss if contracts were not renewed. No action has been taken, and details remain unverified.
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Portland
Spokane
Milton Public Schools
Frank K. Welles
Increase Teachers' Salaries In District No 10
The district near Milton re elected all teachers for another year and granted salary increases. Principal George Calhoun rises to 95 dollars per month from 76. Winnifred Winnard and Mrs. R J Davie also receive raises from 46 dollars to higher amounts. Porndale district contracts are the first received by the county superintendent with other boards preparing for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
George Calhoun
Winnifred Winnard
R. J. Davie
Porndale dAletriet
Ground broken for Oregon exhibit at Seattle fair
Oregon breaks ground for a handsome exhibit palace at the A Yw exposition in Seattle. The project signals regional pride and promises a striking display of Oregon’s industry and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Seattle
Attorney General Accused of Bank Receiver Deal
New York March 19 Attorney General W S Jackson is accused under oath before the grand jury of demanding a share in all fees and commissions from Frank White receiver of the Hamilton bank White said to be reluctant witness White's fees reportedly total 10000 Jackson invites investigation and will open office records to prove the charge false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. S. Jackson
Frank White
Hamilton Bank
White
Jackson
O. R. and N. Official in City to Review Repairs
General Freight Agent Robert Burns from Walla Walla district visits the city to report on O. R. and N. repairs. He says damage near Walla Walla is nearly fixed, bridges only slightly damaged, traffic is normal, and no additional trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Walla Walla
Will push sale of aricted land in East Oregon
The Columbia Land company led by Dr. Henry Waldo Coe and associates will advertise and sell Furnish ditch project lands in small tracts from its East Oregonian offices at Main and Webb streets starting April 1. The Furnish Ditch company continues ditch work while Columbia handles land sales to homeseekers, with emphasis on actual settlers who will farm and improve the land. The irrigation system will be expanded, aiding accessibility to the O R N line and eastern Oregon’s best farmland prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Land Company
Henry Waldo Coe
Portland
East Oregonian
Main and
Webb Streets
Furnieh Ditch Company
W. J. Furnieh
Oregon
Umatilla County
Rusk Seeks Joint Representative Nomination
Attorney J P Rusk of Joseph has announced his candidacy for joint representative. Supported by many friends across Wallowa and Union counties he cites five years in the county and two years as deputy district attorney. He endorses Statement No 1 of the primary law and pledges to back the people's concerns for U S senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rusk
Joseph
Wallowa
Rusk
Union
United States
Dunbar Admits Theft of Fees in Oregon Case
Former Oregon Secretary of State F I Dunbar testifies in a state suit seeking over 100000 dollars in illegal fees. He says he took 26440 dollars in insurance fees, but the records were destroyed when he left office. His counsel stipulates that without the books he took at least forty percent of total fees. The state rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Salem
Ore
F. I. Dunbar
Lena
Foreign warships bolster defend Haitians harbor
Port au Prince March 19 The gunboat Paducah arrived with the cruiser Des Moines to protect American interests. The English cruiser Creasy reached here at 9. Recent arrivals form a formidable squadron that could wreck the harbor fortifications in case of trouble.
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Port Au Prince
Paducah
Heer
Des Moines
Creasy
Nord Alexis to explain seizure order to diplomatic corps
Port au Prince March 19. President Nord Alexis is to be questioned by the diplomatic corps for an explanation of the order reported to authorize the seizure of all diplomatic agents and consuls on the island.
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Port An Prince
Mar
Nord Alexis
Millionaire Brewer's Wife Plans Divorce for 800000 Alimony
In St Louis on March 19 Mrs William J Lemp may file a divorce suit against her millionaire brewer husband. She seeks 800000 alimony and custody of their child after months of separation. Lemp had begun habeas corpus proceedings to see their son, and she had allowed visitation of one day a week. Now she demands better terms.
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St. Louis
Mar
Diivorce
William J. Lemp
Lemp
Blossom Carnival to bring 200 Portland businessmen to Lewiston
Lewiston hosts a Blossom Carnival on April 28 with 200 Portland business men arriving by special train to celebrate the Lewiston Riparia Wheat opening. 1000 Woodmen of the World delegates will also be in the city, and H L Powers reports Mc Murray of the R and N and Ss P lines has taken charge of railroad arrangements to ensure a highly successful excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Portland
Lewiston- Ripiria
Woodmen of the World
Mr. McMurray
Ss. P
Evelyn Thaw Faces Poverty and Possible Park Avenue Sale
New York report says Evelyn Thaw, 15, near collapse after a year of turmoil, may be forced from her Park Avenue home. William Thaw’s son may offer $25,000 to settle and annulment of the marriage. without it, Harry Thaw seeks absolute divorce with no alimony. Detectives say a mass of affidavits detail Evelyn’s movements, including alleged involvement on the “white way.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Hoer
Park Avenue
New York
Evelyn Thaw
William Thaw
Evelyn
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Eskimo customs studied by ethnologist Stefanson
Victor Stefanson, a professional ethnologist, reports from the far north on Eskimo life stating that young people often marry five or six times before finding their affinity. The observation reflects his thorough investigations into northern customs and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Esquimaux
Victor Stefanton
Far North
Stefanson
Governor Guild’s Condition Stagnant Amid Illness
Boston report notes Governor Guild in two weeks of illness with a complication including grip and rheumatism. Doctors warn death could occur at any hour.
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Boston
Mar
Governor Guild
Deeds for 10642 Acres of Uma Till Land Arrive
The Northern Pacific railroad company has filed with County Recorder Fred W. Hendley patents for 10,642 acres of land in Umatilla county. The patents settle settlement of the Northern Pacific land grant question in this county.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Fred W. Hendley
Umatilla
Northern Pacific
Hermiston Bee Raiser Plans Expanded Honey Business
R. Be Thom, the Hermiston bee raiser, returned home after a city trip. He sold about five tons of honey last year and expects higher production this year, noting the west end of Umatilla county suits bees. He also mentions plans to expand rapidly. The famous "old swimmin' hole" near Riley's poem was saved from destruction by an Indiana court as farmers on "old Brandywine" sought to cover the stream with a ditch.
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R. Be, Thom
Hermiston
Umatilla County
Riley
Indiana
Brandywine
Reynolds introduces combined harvester in Pendleton works plan
A. D. Reynolds, inventor of the Reynolds combined harvester, returns from Berkeley to Pendleton Iron Works where preparations are made to manufacture multiple machines this season. The device features automatic leveling for smooth operation on all land, aiding hilly belt farming and prompting expanded factory facilities to meet rising orders. Reynolds invites Tinacuta county farmers to inspect the machine.
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A. D. Reynolds
Reynolds
Berkeley
Wheer
Pendleton Tron Works
R Nell
Nell
Mr. Reynolds
Pendleton
Tinatuta County
Good Gunners With Fleet Target Practice Continues
Magdallena Bay reports steady target practice with searchlight aided shooting. The first night of practice featured accurate hits by gunners and officers. It is unofficially reported practice may end on April 10 before the fleet heads north. Fishing remains a popular recreation with many boats seen in the bay.
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Magdallena Bay
Mar
Miss Anna Gould Plans Long Family Visit in New York
Miss Anna Gould formerly Countess De Castel lane arrives with her three children for a visit with her family in New York expected to last several months. Her passenger list name reads Mrs Miller. Prince De Sagan is expected in New York in about a week.
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Prince de Sagan
New York
Anna Gould
Countess de Castellane
Mra. Miller
Inland Empire Grain Freight Rate Cut to 40 Cents
The O R N and Northern Pacific agree with the Farmers' union of Walla Walla county to a new rail rate of 40 cents per 100 on grain sacks gunny jute and burlap from Portland Seattle and Tacoma to eastern Oregon and southern Washington. The rate cut about 45 percent affects Umatilla county and Walla Walla jate mill shipments with May 1 effective date.
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Inland Empire
Northern Pacific
Farmers’ Union
Walla Walla County
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Oregon
Washington
Snake River
Umatilla County
Walla Walla
Fruit Train to Tour Spokane Inland Line Lectures March 27 28
The Spokane Chronicle reports a special fruit train will traverse the Spokane and Inland line on March 27 and 28 with horticultural authorities aboard to lecture at stops. Speakers include L F Williams John Hughes Prof W S Thornber and Prof A M Melander of Washington State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane & Inland Railway
Spokane Chronicle
L. F. Williams
John Hughes
W. S. Thornber
A. M. Melander
Washington State College
Tlughes
C. L. Smith
Ie Alto
McCourt Chosen to Lead. Heads to Portland Immediately
Secretary Bonaparte wires that the commission has been forwarded and McCourt will qualify at once and assume duties in Portland. He will leave at once and keep Pendleton as his home while preparing to move and establish residence in Oregon.
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Bonaparte
Commission
McCourt
Portland
Heardence
Pendleton
United States District Attorney Commission Sent
Washington March 19 1908 notice that McCourt Pendleton Oregon received a U S district attorney commission today and may qualify at once per Bonaparte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McCourt
Pendleton
Oregon
United States District Attorney
McCourt Confirmed U S District Attorney for Oregon
John McCourt receives official word of confirmation as United States district attorney for Oregon. He plans to move to Portland with his family for duties, while keeping residence in Pendleton. Salary is 4500 dollars annually with government covering office expenses.
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John McCourt
United States
Oregon
Senate
McCourt
Portland
Pendleton
U. S
Dalles City Hall Corner Stone Laid For $30,000 Building
The cornerstone of the new city hall, a $30 000 project in The Dalles, was set by contractor L Comini. A basalt block inscribed A D 1908 was placed with about 20 spectators present as work progresses with timber framing and stone and concrete crews rapidly shaping the building. When finished the hall will house fire department quarters officials offices jail and other city rooms.
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L. Comini
Dalles
Race death by own action in France Paris Mar 19
Statistics on birth rates and family sizes in France from Republique Francaise show 11 315 000 married couples with varying numbers of children. The data lists counts for households with zero to fifteen or more children, reflecting wide demographic spread.
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Parie
Mar
France
Republique Francisse
Republic
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White Way
Pendlet
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