PAL SCANDAL POLITICAL PURPOSES
Former for Sapp, Chief Dep nd Poteningen, the lo boss, in federal court for polit- They were fined $600 as forced into retrie ver Roosevelt became created a political sen ne is said to have from the federal em- BE LAND FRAUDS. Iii Use New Law to itnesses to Talk. March 23.-The in tix preparing to take law passed at the congress, compell ce of witnesses in Bocaland offices, and it tests in Investiga cy conducted in Ore and California, to rent to which fraud being made under 'stone ad dtions heretofore have hampered because of petice witnesses, but law there will be no han it had in proccur cases being tried in artment is depending to extent upon testi be brought out under establish it a case and ee those parties who ating the law.
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Dep
Poteningen
Federal
Fora
Polit
Roosevelt
In Tix
Congress
Bocaland
Ore
California
Fragmented National News Bits From March Reports
Snippets from March items reference Secretary of Commerce selection, Archbishop Ireland's requests, a Tennessee fireman fatality, railroad crashes, and a Texas state shoot. The notes mention a head of directors, open implications, and multiple contests including a medal event with a $450 prize.
Osaka Exhibition Opens Amid Mourning in Japan
Kobe, Japan March 2 via Victoria B C March 23 The Fifth Industrial Exposition of Osaka opened with quiet ceremony after Prince Komatsu’s death The gates welcomed a large crowd and arches with flags and lanterns marked the event Visitors numbered 22419 on opening day far above the 600 of the prior expo Officials plan an emperor led official opening in early April with all exhibits ready.
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Kobe
Japan
Victoria
B. C
Osaka
Komatsu
Exhibition Association
Loving Cup for Bowen in Venezuela honor
Washington reports Ministe Herbert W. Bowen of New York received a silver loving cup from the people of Venezuela as a sign of gratitude and sympathy. The inscription notes the date February 14, 1903, the protocol signing with allied blockading powers, and lists the committee members on the reverse. Bowen thanked the donors in reply.
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Washington
Ministe Bowen
Venezuela
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Bowen
Socialist Demonstration in Budapest Draws Twenty Thousand
A monster socialist meeting in Budapest drew about twenty thousand participants in line, each wearing a red carnation. They pledged to resist the government military bill and oppose clerical influence, signaling strong anti clericalism sentiment in the city.
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Buda Pest
Miners Die in Athens Coal Mine Explosion
A powder explosion at the Kincaid coal mine in Athens near Springfield injures and kills miners. Six men die and many are believed buried in deeper workings. Twelve interior workers escape with one serious injury. All men evacuated from the mine.
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Athens
Springfield
Springield
Kincaid
Herve
Allies Near Agreement On Hague Protocol Amendments
Washington March 28 It is believed Great Britain Germany and Italy have practically agreed to amendments to the drafts of The Hague protocol with British instructions to Baron von Sternberg and the Italian ambassador expected by mid next week for final guidance.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Hague
Baron von Sternberg
Trout distribution planned in Umatilla county
Government hatcheries reduce trout apportionment for Umatilla county with 25,000 fish slated for Milton and McKay Creek and 12,000 for Bear and Pearsons creeks. Remainder split between Upper Umatilla and North Fork of Meachan. Poaching warnings issued. deputy appointed to curb off-season fishing. English pheasants sought to bolster local game birds. bob white quail shown to thrive.
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Umatilla County
Milton
McKay Creek
Bear and
Pearsons Creeks
Birch Creek
Umatilla
North Fork
Meachan
Sportsmen's Association
Washington
J. E. Krause
T. B. Wells
McKay
Burdick Inquest Opens Amid Fashionable Crowd
Buffalo March 28 The Burdick inquest opened to a packed court room with fashionable women. Mrs Burdick and Mrs Hull arrived at the hour, drawing eager glances. Outside, a dense crowd gathered near the station house as police cleared the frontage. The first witness, Burdicks attorney Milley, offered no new facts followed by the furnace man from Pennells house detailing the morning after the murder.
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Buffalo
Burdick
Hull
Milley
Pennell
Protection to organizers in Tampa threaten labor leaders
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, telegraphed Tampa police requesting protection for organizers James Wood James Roberts and others facing death threats. He cited past kidnappings of Tampa workers and alleged a capitalistic banditti behind the threats and noted letters also targeted cigar makers’ union members Joseph E. Biaz George Bristow and Frank Kelley.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tampa
Mia
Organized Labor
James Wood
James A. Roberts
Bandetti
Mr. Gompers
National Council of Women to Convene in New Orleans
National Woman Suffrage Association remains in session as New Orleans prepares to host the National Council of Women convention closing week. St Charles Hotel serves as headquarters with many delegates staying over, promising a large representative gathering featuring speakers such as Mrs May Wright Sewall Rev Anna Shaw Miss Susan B Anthony Mrs William M Hollister Mrs Mary Lowe Dickinson and Mrs Kate Walker Barrett.
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National Council of Women
New Orleans
National Woman Suffrage Association
St. Charles
May Wright Sewall
Anna Shaw
Susan B. Anthony
William M. Hollister
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Kate Walker Barrett
Harvard Yale Debate in Cambridge Contests European Rule
Cambridge March 28 Yale debaters arrive for the annual forensic contest tonight with Yale supporting the affirmative and Harvard the negative on the resolution that the United States should permit a European government to seize and permanently hold territory of a debtor state up to the value of the award.
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Mass
United States
Cruiser Atlanta Sails to Hayti for Protection Mission
Pensacola Florida March 2 The cruiser Atlanta departed this afternoon for Hayti to protect American interests and to deliver a statement of orders from the captain.
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Atlanta
Hayti
Pensacola
Fla
Forgery for 57000 in London Bankruptcy Hearing
In London a creditors meeting is held in the bankruptcy court for Count Maurice Debesdarl charged with forging J Pierpont Morgan's name to large sums. Sir Alfred Pickman, MP, the petitioning creditor, says he advanced 57000 on a bill falsely signed by Morgan. Debesdarl's liabilities total 100001 with assets at 5000. No trace of the count or confirmation of death is found.
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London
Count Maurice Debesdarl
J. Pierpont Morgan
Alfred Pickman
Charges dropped over Wood post office Cuba actions
Secretary Root announced in Washington on March 25 that Major Rathburn’s charges against Brigadier General Wood were dismissed as unfounded. All Wood actions related to the post office case in Cuba were taken with full knowledge and approval of the War Department.
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General Woods
Cuba
War Department
Washington
Root
Rathburn
Wood
Post Office
Tacoma Street Car Strike Strikes On Amid Union Fight
Tacoma March 23 The street car strike continues with a few non union workers operating cars. The company refuses to recognize the union or discharge non union men. A 4 o'clock deadline is set for workers to return.
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Tacoma
Paris Horse Show Opens and Runs to April 13
Paris opens its horse show with many American entrants returning from the Rivera and elsewhere. The event runs from March 23 to April 13, featuring a charger championship with a $1,000 prize, a steeplechase course, speed, and jumping tests, promising one of the year's most successful exhibitions.
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Paris
Rivera
Ferie Strike Settled In British Columbia
Victoria B C March 23 The Fer nie strike has been settled by a committee of the Provincial Mining Association The terms have not been made public An increase in wages was given the strikers It is believed that the miners are satisfied with the settlement
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Victoria
B. C
Provincial Mining Association
President Appoints New Head at Eastern Oregon Normal
Professor Robert C. French of Monmouth Oregon is appointed president of the Eastern Oregon Normal School at Weeton to succeed the late President Martindale. The board of regents made the appointment during their session at the school.
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Robert C. French
Read
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Weeton
East Oregonian
Monmouth
Martindale
Board of Regents
Svasion
Wheat in Chicago Chien Maren 28
Wheat in Chicago section reports market quotes with fragmented data. The item notes price per unit and references names likely as part of market brief. Details are incomplete but indicate grain trading activity on a Chicago exchange day.
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Chicago
Chien
Maren
Relief Expedition For Starving Japanese Northwest Province
News from Tokio dated March 7 reports 160000 people starving in Japan's northwest provinces. European and American donors have begun relief subscriptions, totaling about 8000 dollars, as foreign investigators assess needs and aid plans. Distress is severe. reports mention horses eaten and roots or rice straw consumed. Local Japanese efforts and government relief projects are expected after snow melts.
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Tokio
Japan
Victoria
Brb. C
Distress in North Sweden Provokes Aid Appeals
Stockholm reports the Reichstag discussed Nordic distress with the agriculture minister noting a shortfall of about 268000 dollars needed for relief, 28000 of which already came from American sources. Swedes in America praised for support while other nations offered subscriptions and critics condemned sensational U.S. newspaper coverage.
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Stockholm
Sweden
America
Terrific earthquake rocks Lake Constance district
A terrrific earthquake struck the Lake Constance district in Bavaria today near Munich causing extensive property damage. No deaths are reported.
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Lake Constance
Bavaria
Munich
Arming the Native Converts in North China Uprising Fears
A Victoria report from March 23 notes Catholic missionaries in North China arming their missions amid fear of Boxer uprisings. Native Nankin papers say rebels mass along the Yangtse and plan to strike, while Kwangsi rebels reportedly target Kwellen. Governor Wang Chi Chun seeks troops but none can be spared.
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Kwangsai
Victoria
B. C
Tartar
Yokohama
Orient
Kwellen
Wang Chi Chun
Indians Triumph as Wonders Fail to Field Full Team
The Wonders failed to assemble a full side against the Umatilla Reds with only four Wonders players, Froome, Drake, Kruger and Cronin, from their team. The game ended 14 to 14 with Reds leading at times. Umatillas lined up August, Billy, Andrew, Frank, John son, Mathew, Robert, Motannic, Charley. Reds lineup included G. Bryson, Jay Bryson, Froome, Drake, Kruger, Cronin, Heltzer, Renn, Humphrey. Scorer was H Greulich. umpire J Peters.
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Umatilla Reds
Froome
Drake
Kruger
Cronin
Reds
G. Bryson
Jay Bryson
Heltzer
Renn
Humphrey
Umatillas
August
Billy
Andrew
Frank
Johnson
Mathew
Robert
Motannic
Feild
Charley
H. Greulich
J. Peters
New Practice Track Opens At Local High School
High school boys reported completion of a new practice track adjoining the school grounds. The 102 yard oval sits mainly on campus with a minor overlap onto an unused street. Students praise the facility and expect it to become a top track venue.
Levees Break as River Falls Slow. Churches Hold Prayers
Mississippi River lags behind predictions as three new levee breaks appear near New Orleans and Vicksburg. Convicts are deployed to fortify flood defenses while residents seek safety. A prayer meeting is held across churches in the threatened area as Palmyra Island homes are washed away and land losses mount.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Palmyra Island
Vicksburg
Haven
Monmphis
Timothy A Success Reinvents Timothy Grass in Mountaina
Emery Baltezore of Cabbage Hill reports successful cultivation of timothy grass in the mountains. After sowing 20 pounds last year and producing four tons of hay, he plans 20 to 30 acres for baleable feed, targeting April occupancy of his residence and alleviating the forage shortage impacting stock.
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Emery Baltezoare
Cabbage Hill
Baltezore
Timothy
M KAY REPORTS LIVESTOCK PROSPER AND NEW WELL FOUND
M L Rhodes of McKay reports livestock doing well and range forage unusually abundant this spring. He turned his sheep onto the range as the pasture grows. After water-finding efforts over ten years a well was dug on his place, striking water at 21 feet and now 1 foot deep with excellent quality. Rhodes recently built a barn.
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M. L. Rhodes
McKay
Ed Bourner
Rhodes
Hospital for Heppner to be built soon
George Conner and Lesa Matlock are canvassing for subscriptions to fund a substantial hospital in Heppner. The effort, supported by the Times, aims to provide local hospital services comparable to Portland facilities, saving residents from costly travel to Portland, with maintenance covered by local funds.
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George Conner
Lesa Matlock
Heppner
The
Times
Collapse at Venlee prompts official inquiry into cause
An official investigation has been opened into the Venlee collapse after preliminary findings raised questions about safety practices. Investigators will examine structural integrity, access controls, and maintenance records to determine responsibility and prevention measures. Authorities urge firms to cooperate and provide documents by a stated deadline.
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