Fight Over Free Tolls Sparks Democratic Power Struggle
A Washington political clash over President Wilson’s Panama canal act repeal pits White House allies against Clark and Underwood. Test votes show strong support for limiting debate to 20 hours while administration forces press for repeal, signaling a party battle over control and foreign policy. Adamson and Hardwick trade sharp remarks as the House opens with partisan fervor.
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Washington
Congress
House
Lima
Clark
Wilson
Underwood
Bims
Adamson
Chirk
Administration
Democratic Party
Missourian
Hardwick
Couden
Henry
Sherwood
Georgina
England
Both Sides Claim Victory In Torreon Fight
From Mexico City and El Paso dispatches on March 27 report federal forces gaining ground around Torreon while Villa, who has held Gomez Palacio since the prior day, battles stronger resistance than expected. Rebel circles remain optimistic despite suggested reverses as Villa studies rail links to speed artillery and supplies.
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EL Paso
Chao
Julrez
Villa
el Vertel
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Juarez
Cirelea
Mme Caillaux Closes In On Calmette Killing Regret
In Paris on March 27 Mme Caillaux broke into tears during cross-examination at the preliminary inquiry into the killing of M Calmette. She lamented the consequences of her act and said she would have preferred the campaign to continue rather than kill M Calmette. The magistrate questioned her about discrepancies between her court testimony and police account.
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Paris
Boucard
M. Calmette
Mme
Caillaux
Figaro
Joe
M. Boucard
Mme. Calllaux
Earthquake Panic in Messina Quiet After Storm
An earthquake accompanied by a violent storm caused panic across Messina as residents fled to open country. After the tremor and wind subsided, damage appeared insignificant and no injuries were reported.
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Messina
Radical John Burns eyed as successor to Seely if he resigns
General developments report radical John Burns may be named successor to War Minister Seely should Seely be forced to resign amid home rule trouble. The item notes political maneuvering and potential cabinet changes in Britain.
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John Burns
Seely
Mexico
Torreon
Villa
House
New York State
Australia
Debaters from Baker and Pendleton Face Off Over Tariff Question
A 1914 eastern Oregon championship debate is set for this evening at the local high school auditorium. Baker high school seeks its first win against Pendleton high school with 8 Dowen Jr Roy Allison for Baker and Vernal Plackman for Pendleton. Judges include James F P Neal of Walla Walla. Walla Walla high school and Whitman College faculty contribute. W E Brock will chair. The motion: That tariff for revenue only best serves general welfare. Baker affirms, Pendleton denies.
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Baker
Pendleton
Clarence Bean
Iit
Baker High School
Pendleton High School
Doweh, Jr
Roy Allison
Baker School
Eldon
Ebean
Vernal Plackman
Walla Walla
James FP. Neal
Walla Walla High School
Whitman College
W. E. Hrock
United States
Marsh to seek county judge race for Hartman official
Charles Ho Marsh a Hartman Abstract Co. secretary and local businessman will run as the Democratic candidate for county judge. Petitions for nomination are being prepared and circulated. Marsh, urged by many friends including Republicans, said he would serve if elected but does not seek the office. Local Democrats view the move as a clear choice with Pendleton advocates pushing for the judgeship, while two local Republicans, Douglas and others, compete for the GOP nomination.
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Charles Ho Marsh
Hartman Abstract Co
Republiccans
March
Democratic Club
Cc. P. Strain
Maresh
Marsh
Pendleton
East End
West End
Douglas
Rebels Gain, Torreon Bombardment Rages In Mexico
Elveiwel March 27 report says rebels recaptured Gomez Palacio and Lerdo with heavy federal losses reported at 800 dead. Rebel losses about 100 dead and 200 wounded. Torreon bombardment continues as Villa vows to kill or capture all federal troops. Fighting since Sunday night. Torreon south and ball ring areas secured by rebels, northern Torreon ablaze, assault expected. Villa claims cannon fire ongoing, burial and medical details underway at Gomez Palacio. Carranza’s northern command is cut off from Juarez with about six hundred followers.
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Elveiwel
Gomez Palacio
Lerdo
Torreon
Villa
Herrera
Douglas
Ariz
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Juarez
Archibald Wilson
Sunrock Wins Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool
The Sunlock horse owned by T. Tyler won the grand national steeplechase in Liverpool on March 27 at 100 to 4 odds. Traion finished second and There was a field of 20 starters with 12 falls. King George's Twelfth Lancer was scratched. The winner received 40 pounds.
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Sunrock
Liverpool
T. Tyler
Sunlock
Trainon
King George
Lancer
Foo
Suffragists Stage Violent Meeting Disturbance in London
An extraordinary suffragette disturbance erupted at a London borough council meeting after it voted against using halls for suffragette events. Women stormed the councillors’ area, bombs with fumes, flour bags, stones, and bludgeons were used, causing pandemonium as glass shattered and chairs broke while police did not intervene.
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London
Large Oregon timber land bought by Wisconsin firm
Medford Ore March 27 The John S Owen company of Eau Claire Wis has purchased 6846 acres of timber land in the Butte Falls district from Ernest E Hurt incorporated and the Ernest FE Hurt estate of Council Bluffs for 200000 dollars The timber area lies along the Pacific Eastern railroad and its projected extension and the sale includes mills sawmills and a box factory.
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Medford
Ore
John $. Owen
Eau Claire
Wis
Ernest E. Hurt
Ernest FE. Hurt
Butte Falls
Pacific Eastern
Mill plans linked to future railroad expansion
Indications point to active interest in extending the Pilot Rock branch southward and establishing a large sawmill here, though C W R N Co shows no immediate construction. Reports say freight terminal yards and potential mill pond sites are under consideration. The line southward is on the railroad’s future program, with a mill project likely tied to constructing the road once Amber can be tapped. Continued on page five.
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Pilot Rock
J. P. O'Brien
Leaders in Home Rule Fight and Ulster Volunteers
Central photo shows an Ulster rebel army of 200000 ready to take arms against Home Rule in Ireland. Upper left Sir Eduard Carson an ti home rule leader, upper right Alfred Palfour, lower right Bonar Law, opposition leaders in the House of Commons. Tanner left Premier Asquith with a cabinet facing a serious problem in England’s history.
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Ulster Volunteers
Ulster Rebel Army
Ireland
Eduard Carson
Alfred Palfour
Bonar Law
Hoarse of Commons
Tanner
Asquith
Wie
Biseyiinet
Eng
Pendleton Eyes Balloon Entry for Rose Festival Race
Pendleton officials and Aero Club of America discussions aim to enter a Pendleton Round-up balloon in Portland starting June 11 for the Rose Festival endurance race. Seven cities, including Akron Chicago and Los Angeles, have listed entries. Balloons will travel 490 to 700 miles, with Pendleton potentially supplying a pilot helper.
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R. T. Brown
Old Academy
IL Marsh
Todell
Mita Gerald
New Pendleton
Pendleton
Portland
Joe M. Rieg
Aero Club of America
New York
Rieg
Rose Association
Aero Club
Akron
Ohio
Chicago
Springfield
Illinols
Kansas City
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Missouri
Mr. Rieg
Smudge Special Granted Right of Way to Oregon
Medford Oregon March 27 The first smudge special in railroad history seven cars of crude oil destined for Mistiliate for use in orchard heating is due this afternoon from Richmond California setting a new freight run record. The train departed under an oversized locomotive with priority passage. Weather cooled overnight frost risk for the pasts over.
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Medford
Ore
Richmond
California
Passioe Marks Recognition For Christian Scientists In New York
Christian Scientists in New York rejoice as passage in the legislature extends recognition to Christian Science healers on the same basis as regular physicians It is understood Governor Glynn will sign the bill.
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Albany
Christian Scientista
McMerlin-Thorn
Glynn
Turbulent Britain as Asquith Cabinet Teeters
London dispatches report John Burns as a potential War Secretary successor if Seely exits. Militant activity is blamed for fires at Major General Sir Hugh McCalmont’s White Abbey residence in Ireland. Field Marshal French and Adjutant General Ewart refuse to retire, backing the Gough treaty criticism. Commons adjourns amid cabinet crisis with a looming push for resignation unless army and home rule issues are resolved. Asquith acknowledges failure to untangle military and home rule disputes.
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London
Sir Hugh McCalmont
White Abbey
Ireland
Soa
Asquith
French
Ewart
Gough
House of Commons
Heavy sentences imposed on violators of the law
Three colored men tied to the Umatilla Club faced stern city court action. Ben Hickman paid 100 dollars, Willis Miles 75 dollars, and W H Bonner received 50 days in jail for bootlegging and permitting gambling. Defendants denied card play while prosecutors cited evidence of gambling and liquor purchases.
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FitzGerald
Ben Hickman
Willis M. Miles
W. H. Bonner
Hickman
Miles
Bonner
Umatilla
S. I. Carr
Barney Douglas
Carr
Douglas
Law and Order League
Vessel Strikes Rock and Sinks Near Brisbane
The French steamship Paneoak struck a rock at the entrance of Brisbane harbor and sank with eighteen drowning. The incident occurs as the first interurban streetcar line near Medford is set to begin operation on March 20.
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Brisbane
Australia
France
Paneoak
Fighteen
Medford Bean
Secretary of Commerce visits Portland
PORTLAND Ore March 2 Secretary of Commerce led field arrived this morning. He held a reception later in the day and spent his time conferring with local officers of his department.
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Reifel
Portland
Ledfield
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Adjutant Ewart
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