Impeachment Lifted in DC Court Justice Accused
Washington March 21 Representative Park of Guercia moved for am impeachment of Justice Daniel Thaw Wright of the District of Columbia supreme court alleging private and official misconduct. A resolution urged the house judiciary committee to investigate Wright’s conduct including accepting fees and endorsing a street railway lawyer’s note while in court. The charges claim wrongful financial gain and actions unbecoming a judge.
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Washington
Park
Guercia
Daniel Thaw Wright
District of Columbia Supreme Court
House Judiciary Committee
Wright
Sophomore Glass Wins First High School Medley Race
The sophomore class captured the inaugural annual medley race, earning a silver cup from Coach Albert Asbahr. Six runners from the class of 1916 totaled a lead over freshmen, with Latourelle, Gordon, Boyvien, Siebert, Rayburn, and Minnis delivering strong legs in the 50 to mile sequence.
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Albert Asbahr
Henry Latourelle
Charles Gordon
Ernest Boyvien
Emil Siebert
Ed Rayburn
Arnold Minnis
Sophs
Siebert
Rayburn
Minnis
Reed
Hugh Bowman
Udpperclisamnen
Royal Swedish Divorce Approved By Council of State
Stockholm March 21 The council of state approved the consistory court decision granting a divorce between Prince William of Sweden and Princess Marie formerly Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna of Russia. The marriage, which began in 1908, is now dissolved and negotiations for dissolution began last November.
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Stockholm
Council of State
William
Sweden
Marie
Marie Pavlovna
Russia
Temptation Averted by Focusing on Oneself’s Duties
A fragment suggests avoiding temptation by strict attention to one’s own business and duties. The line emphasizes self discipline and personal accountability as a remedy against yielding to诱惑.
Understanding Huerta United States Talks Near Agreement
Washington reports say Huerta proposes a settlement to the Mexican problem. Rojas discusses with Lind at Vera Cruz, with Bryan receiving a full conference report. Huerta would hand over the presidency to Rojas and lead the field if Washington recognizes Rojas and raises no objection to Huerta as candidate.
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Washington
Huerta
State Department
Rojas
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Nojas
Mexico City
United States
May Avenge Ballard in Texas Border Incident
Charles Ballard, an American kidnapped by five Mexicans and taken across the border, returned home in critical condition after torture. Carrizo Springs residents arm themselves amid rumors of a retaliatory filibustering expedition and heightened local tensions.
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Ballard
Carrizo Springs
Texas
Charles Ballard
State sues to recover land in Harney County
Salem Ore March 21 Governor directed Attorney General Crawford to sue to recover about 27000 acres of state school swamp and indemnity lands from the Pacific Livestock company. The lands were allegedly acquired through dummy entrymen in a fraud case.
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Salem. Ore
Harney County
Weat
Crawford
Pacific Livestock Company
Ohio Congressman Sharp May Become Russian Ambassador
Washington March 1 Reports indicate President plans to appoint Representative Sharp of Ohio as ambassador to Russia with backing from Ohio congressmen. The move signals bipartisan support for the diplomatic post amid tense U S Russian relations.
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Washington
Representative Sharp
Ohio
Russia
Sharp
Training Ships Move as Home Rule Tensions Rise in Ireland
In Dublin and Belfast on March 21 reports of rising military readiness surface. Officers reportedly resigned rather than fight for home rule, with about 100 from the Curragh surrendering commissions. Troops march through Ulster towns as authorities prepare for possible outbreak while ships Gibraltar and Loyal Arthur head toward port. Field Marshal French directs preparations and investigates mutiny rumors.
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Dublin
Ireland
Alloops
Orange Counties
Ulster
Gibraltar
Loyal Arthur
Kingston
French
Huzzare
Curragh
Belfast
Dorsetshire
Heavy fighting reported in Torreon attack
Mexico City dispatch says heavy fighting occurred at Torreon in a telegram from federal General Velasco to the war office. The report provides few details about the assault.
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Torreon
WAR Office
Mexico City
Velasco
Belmont divorce case seeks alimony for a chorus girl
Mrs Eth el Lorraine Belmont wife of Raymond Belmont son of August Belmont appeared in Justice Green baum's court in New York to claim an allowance to live in the style she would have if Raymond had not deserted her after their 1912 marriage. August Belmont also attended. An out of court settlement failed.
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New York
Ethel Lorraine Belmont
Raymond Belmont
August Belmont
Justice Greenbaum
Belmont
Raymond
Premier Asquith Breaks Under Home Rule Strain
London dispatch reports Premier Asquith is breaking down under the long home rule fight. Friends fear collapse as the government readies to handle the north Ireland issue while avoiding force. Sir Arthur Paget is ordered to pursue a cautious course to prevent disorder and Uprising.
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London
Asquith
Ireland
Arthur Paget
J W Scott Groomed For Rage For Joint Senator
J N Scott a prominent Athena farmer is in the city and is being strongly urged for the Democratic nomination for joint senator. He has consented to enter the race though no formal announcement has been made. Backed by a pioneer family he is seen as a clean, progressive candidate with high moral standards. Current race lacks opposition for joint senator saver A Barrett seeking reelection as Republican. Barrett’s past actions draw Dem and Republican opposition and a strong Democratic candidate could defeat him. Union county opposes the present joint senator and Barrett failed to carry a majority there in the last primary, dimming his chances.
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J. N. Scott
Athena
Joe Scott
Scott
Saver
A. Barrett
Republicain
Barrett
Union County
Harrett
Oregon postmasters appointed in various counties
Washington dispatch reports postmaster appointments for Oregon with names including Hubert in Lane county Henry C Ball in Tilahe Curry county Elijah H Price in Park ersburg Coos county and William A Sloan in Coos county announced March 21.
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Washington
Hubert
Lane County
Henry C. Ball
Tilahe
Curry County
Elijah H. Price
Parkersburg
Coos County
William A. Sloan
Prisoner jailed for theft and kisses in San Quentin
Charley Guyton received a 31 year term after being charged by Superior Judge Willis of Los Angeles for stealing ten cents and three kisses from Miss Daisy Stagwell in December. Six other women identified him as the culprit in similar street assaults.
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San Quentin
Cal
Charley Guyton
Willis
Los Angeles
Daisy Stagwell
Guyton
Wand
Underules Demand More Time For Canal Bill Debate
Democratic leaders reported a slim chance the repeal resolution for the canal bill exemption clause would reach the house today as rivers and harbors bill action rushed ahead. The rule allows only 15 hours for debate with many calling for more time. Real debate was expected to begin by Tuesday with a final vote likely Friday or Saturday next week.
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Washington
House
Letter to Mme Caillaux prompts murder charge
Paris March 21 News dispatch reports police filed a complaint against Deputy Thalamas for writing to Mme Caillaux to congratulate her on killing Editor Calmette of La Figaro. The letter is charged as instigating murder.
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Paris
Mme, Caillaux
Calmette
la Figaro
Thalamas
Pensions Granted Oregon Residents
Washington dispatch notes that Oregon residents receive new pensions. Francis M. Tungate of Jacksonville is awarded 20 dollars a month starting September 6, 1913. Benjamin W. Hahn, at the California Soldiers' Home, is granted 15 dollars and 50 cents a month starting February 1914.
Many Seek Alaska Railroad Jobs in Alaska Project Swamped
Washington March 21 Senators Chamberlain Jones and others from the Pacific northwest report applicants swarm for Alaska railroad project jobs. They say they have no information on number of openings or timing of availability.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Jones
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Freshmen Sauced by Electric Pennant Prank at Idaho
Freshmen at the University of Idaho attempted to tear down a sophomore pennant from a pole but found it electrified and charged. One freshman suffered burns to the legs. The incident occurred in Moscow on March 11.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Wagner Retains Indoor Tennis Title In Final Round
New York March 21 Marie Wagner defeats Chicago’s Mrs C N Beard in the final round to retain her championship with set scores of 6 1, 2 6 and 6 2 in a decisive women’s indoor tennis title match.
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New York
C. N. Beard
Chicago
Mias Marie Wagner
Premier Asquith Strain Over Home Rule Merits
General report shows Premier Asquith under strain from home rule debates. Troops near Ireland amid tense regan te settlement. impeachment calls arise against Justice Wright in the District of Columbine. free toll repeal likely to be debated this afternoon. Hearty fighting reported at Tor neon with local teams Milton Pilot Rock Weston Pendleton.
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Asquith
Regan
Ireland
Uitinok
Howse
Justice Wright
District of Columbine
Copperfield
Torneon
Employed Men Start Northward After Meal Assurances
In Redding California 120 unemployed men who seized a Southern Pacific freight train resumed their northward hike after agreeing with Shasta County to serve meals at 20 mile intervals until the army crosses the Siskiyou county line. They have three days to complete the ride.
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Redding
Cal
Southern Pacific
Shasta County
Siskyou County
Alaska tax law bill sparks protest before House committee
Washington March 21 delegate Wickersham’s measure to validate Alaska’s tax code triggers strong opposition as the bill faces the House Territories Committee. Critics label it the Alaska fish trust and fear curbs on salmon duties. McCord of Seattle opposed the bill. a resisting delegation is en route to the hearing.
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Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
House Territories Committee
Alaska Fish Trust
McCord
Seattle
Woman Who Sent Poison Will Plead Insanity
Portland March 21. Mrs Hawley will plead insanity as her defense after confessing she sent poisoned candy to kill her husband, three step-children, and a neighbor woman. U S attorney Reames says government scientists have begun an inquiry into her sanity.
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Portland
Oregon Cancer Census to Be Taken Soon
Portland Ore March 21 a cancer census the first of its kind in the United States will be taken by the Oregon state board of health announced by Secretary Calvin White before the conference of city and county health officers. Index cards will be distributed to physicians and surgeons statewide to collect data.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Oregon State Board of Health
Calvin White
Morse claims Roosevelt allowed Mellen to break law
Charles W. Morse, once a millionaire banker imprisoned for banking violations, returns from Europe and asserts that former New Haven president Mellen told him Roosevelt authorized illicit actions. Morse notes the railroad’s lawful status for two decades while alleging the president’s permission to act illegally.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Taft
Atlanta
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Morse
Mellen
Railroad
Roosevelt
Mexican shot to death by posse in Santa Fe yards
In Corona California on March 21 Morri, a Mexican, was killed by a posse after fatally shooting Special Officer George W Lacorte in a revolver duel in the Santa Fe yards. Before dying Morri fired, wounding Constable Ewing in the leg, and the scene revealed dynamite sticks, percussion caps, fuse, and two revolvers.
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Corona
Cal
George W. Lacorte
Santa Fe
Morri
Posse
Ewing
Hopes Rise for Return of Long Lost Daughter
New Castle Ohio report says Dr W A Winters has not abandoned hope of locating his ten year old daughter Catherine who disappeared a year ago. He remains positive she is alive and believes she will be found eventually.
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New Castle
Ond
Mare Ft
W. AL Winters
Catherine
Siwave
Runaway Boys Hike 200 Miles to Marshfield
Two brothers Henry McAdams aged 1 and Frank Maupin aged 7 fled their Coquille home and walked about 200 miles to Marshfield in six hours. Marshfield Police held them until their parents could reclaim them. The boys said Coquille was too slow for them.
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Marshfield
Ore
Henry McAdams
Frank Maupin
Coquille
There
Muarenhfield
Wise man makes the best of worst of it
A proverb-like note reflects on resilience, urging steadiness and humor when facing hardship. It highlights adaptability, mindset, and practical wit as ways to cope with adverse circumstances. The sentiment emphasizes turning misfortune into constructive action.
Testimony sought on West era Copperfield case in Salem
Colonel Lawson, who set Copperfield under martial law for Governor West, offers to pay his own costs to Baker to testify before the grand jury. He fears a civil suit by Copperfield saloonkeepers and disputes being needed in Baker county. The grand jury signals it will hear Frank Snodgrass or others and may call Lawson again along with District Attorney Goodwin and Sheriff Rand.
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Salem
Ore
Lawson
West
Copperfield
Baker
Baker County
Sheilding
Frank Snodgrass
Grand Jury
Goodwin
Rand
Star Contracta Awarded
Oregon star route contracts awarded list includes HK Stubblefield 9212 Thomas Trampush 280 William T McRoberts 450 James F Hart 650 Vernon Roberts 120 Walter S Woodside 480 Pearl G Jourdan 1764 Hood River Orchard Land Company 550 John Lewis 225 Morgan T McCarthy 350 Frank Bosch 12500 Hector P Egger 869.42.
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Washington
Oregon Star
Pendleton Buckgropes Recruits Train in Portland
Captain Al Lodell leads Pendleton Buckgropes recruits in Portland workouts as ex President Matlock’s illegal release of players prompts league to return contracts. Players named Lodell Clark Varian Peterson Osborne Naughton among those affected. Varian receives Helena offer but leans Pendleton for now.
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al Lodell
Pendleton Buckgropes
Portland
Pendleton Club
Lodell
Collins
Matlock
Pendleton
Co Odens
Attorney General to Rule on Willametta Locks Title
Washington March 31 The attorney Lawrence of the department of Justice has completed an examination of the title to the Willametta locks and reported to the attorney general. Final action is expected on the title in a few days.
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Washington
Lawrence
Department of Justice
Willametta Locks
Governor West trip expenses reveal public service record
Governor West traveled from Salem to Portland to discuss land matters with the interior department in Washington. The reported expense was 150 dollars for railroad fare, while the total trip cost 475 dollars. He offset the expenses by giving a speech along the route and donating the earnings.
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Salem
Ore
Maren
West
Washington
Interior Department
Thia
Portland
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