Mountain water project reply to McComas smear trial
The water board defends a gravity mountain system costing about 186000 with savings in maintenance and pumping expenses. It asserts receipts have doubled in ten years and promises no rate increase, while planning a $270000 project with two springs, a reservoir network, land purchase, and a $2175615 pipeline estimate led by engineer Frank C. Kelsey.
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Water Commissioners
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Wiileh
Kelsey
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Water Board
Frank C. Kelsey
Commission
J. T. Brown
G, J. LA Tow
Judge Testifies Against Reciprocity Hearing in Washington
Judge Sullivan, a Philadelphia paper bag maker, warned before the state finance committee that Canada’s reciprocity would ruin his industry. He said 41 mills with 106 million capital and 36,000 workers could shut down if Canadian prices undercut U.S. paper costs. J Nacholler of the National Grange joined in opposition, arguing such terms would harm farmers and rural communities.
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Washington
State Finance
United States
J. Nacholler
Wilson views on recall of judges in New Jersey context
Denver reports Governor Wilson of New Jersey discusses recall of judges. He suggests judges should interpret laws and that removing them is not needed, with only a few exceptions. The piece notes a transfer of property by deed and mentions exams for eighth grade girls students, Milton area with 34 applicants.
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Denver
Wilson
New Jeredy
Tim
Sulges
Lowe
Manes
County
Sepa
Superinteriene
Welles
Bendleton
Milton
Prcent
Water rate victory for Oregon wool growers noted
Secretary Smythe announces secured water rate on wool shipments, saving about 15000 for Umatilla County and roughly 70000 for Oregon and neighboring counties. Water transport lowers cost per ton, signaling court advocacy before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Dan P. Simythe
Atate Woolgrowers’ Association
Umatilla
Thly
Mystery Murder in Umatilla Leaves Police Puzzled
A dead man found in a box car near Umatilla is believed to have been killed by a blow to the head. Detected features point to a possible German ancestry tramp as killer, but no papers or clear identity exist. Investigators Forte, Folcom, and Witfe pursue the case with limited clues.
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Stranger
Pmatlila
Tastor
Ralph Folcom
Wit Fe
Prultr
Harley McClure
Mappin
Tate
Ian
Acry Wild Pays Wissit to Deitz Cabin Acry Wild
An admission emerges that HooG Ellsworth former district attorney aided the detec tion of evidence. Dio, tightly tied to the case, faces a murder charge linked to Deputy Harppithy Harrie of Camers as the trial unfolds amid unclear notes.
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Hasward
Wis
Hoog
Ellsworth
Dio
Harppithy Harrie
Berns Pentes Leads on to Luisiators Astray
In New York on May, Burns testified that detectives and the Ojoteeioters were to be bribed to stop a plague. He claimed money would corrupt officials, saying a bit could not pass to halt a plague without bribes.
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New York
Burns Teley Thitiy
Aetrar
Teta
Columbus
Witedessary
Burns
Fragmentary report on investigation and release of suspect
An unclear OCR note reports an investigation of a crime and release of a suspect after officers could not locate evidence. It mentions Willige or Willlime and a friend of Livingetene, with references to weather and a line of inquiry. The readable fragments are insufficient to identify a clear event, date, or location.
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Willige
Ted
Pioneers Fight Fast Fire Near Williams Minnesota
May reports tell of a fast spreading blaze north of Williams Minnesota. Puech or another fireman sparked a rapid effort to prevent repeat of last season’s ties. The Ralney river stands at the lowest level for this time of year, heightening fire risk as flames threaten towns within five miles and push toward a big conflagration potential.
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Willams, Minn
Puech
Ralney
House Rules Committee Backs Sugar Industry Investigation Resolution
The Rules Committee favors a resolution by Democrat Hardwick of Georgia authorizing a full committee inquiry into the sugar industry. The measure seeks a congressional investigation into practices and conditions affecting sugar production and distribution.
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Washington
House Committee On Rules
Hardwick
Georgia
Church film night draws crowded at Queen Anne church
Seattles May Hey Strong screened moving pictures of the life of Moses at the Queen Anne Congregational church. The event drew a packed audience and was so successful that it may be repeated and tried by other churches.
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Seattle
May
Strong
Life of Moses
Queen Anne
New York Members Favor Wool on Free List
New York legislators voted 14 to 4 to caucus for free wool or immediate action. The plan would frame free raw wool for consideration by the Ways and Means Committee and House caucus. Delaware and New Jersey representatives supported amendments tying free wool to concessions from foreign nations.
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Manon
Ilinois
Washington
Vaulious
Ways and Evil
Case Caucus
Flaminii
Democrat
New Jersey
Fonsien
Underwood
Sharon Explains Sewer Bond Issue Pendleton Oregon
Pendleton residents are urged to support the city sewer fund and a proposed additional 20000 bond to extend the sewer system to West Alm street and the Hawthorne school building area. The letter from J I. Stlation, chairman of the Sewer Committee, argues for short term bonds to fund the project with minimal interest and no shift of burden.
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Pendleton
Ore
May
Buiter East Oregonian
Iain Sewer
Pondeton
Harel
Alm Street
Hawthorne Scheo
Ow.rr
Gitier Creosene
J. IT
Special Charter Election Tomorrow Vote on Gravity Water System
Pendleton residents over 21 may vote in a special charter election on the gravity water system. Voting places are listed, polls open 8 am to 1 pm, then 2 pm to 6 pm, with six amendments on the ballot. Bonds will only be issued if a feasible plan exists and the water board has perfected rights of way.
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BE. J. Murphy
Aso
Water Board
Elty
All Mate
Pendleton
JR. Raley
Alta House
Moendieton
Diaz Will Retire Amid Juarez Battle Violence
Washington dated May 5 reports Diaz may resign amid revolutionary talks. fighting outside Juarez continues with several hundred shots fired, Antonio Girela killed and Luis Hernandez wounded as Madero seeks peace. U.S. border mobilization grows while raids into Nogales are confirmed.
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Diag
de Labarra
Mexico City
Diaz
Jose Vaxconcelas Madero
Juarez
el Paseo
May S
Juares
Antonio Girela
Touls Hernandez
Madero
el Pas
Orlotk
Juarex
Itv
Madera
Navarre
Attick
Thermosilo
Neewlex
Atke
Hermasito
Junchere
Wil Nelels
Nogales
Sonora
United States
Venezuelan Revolution Aims To Depose Gomez Leader
Unclear dispatches from New York and Alaya report plans for the Venezuelan revolution led by Alejan Wie Vuequot against Gomez who has established a dictatorship. Citizens are urged to revolt as tensions rise and a cabinet reshuffle is hinted.
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Alaya
Gostet Sae
Alejan Wie
Kier
Wiles Castra
Nisquer Derlines
Gomez
Citetro
Venexiglans
Hose Considering Parms Pree List Bilg
Washington May The house Hiddds begin the Acta work of cane effort for free list bill. Ways and Means chair Vic Dechkee favored to move amendments. Supporters hope a vote will occur before night.
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Washington
House
Chile
Unideracud
Ways and Means
Vic Dechkee
Hnel
Porty Legislators Indicted Over Bribery Probe
A chaotic report says Porty legislators will be indicted by May for bribery and corruption tied to an Opio Mirare case. The Ohio Manufacturers' Association is alleged to finance the probe with unlimited funds, aiding investigators while Moore vows continuous depositions.
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PORTY
Columbus, May
C0 Vio Leels Nature
Opi Mirare
Ohio Manufacturere’ Association
Moore
Teutsch and Bickers Sell Hewitt Property on Johnson Street
Teutsch and Bickers completed a sale of the George Hewitt property on South Johnson Street to W. Beatty for a consideration of 700 dollars. The deal records the transfer of ownership and the agreed price, reflecting a local real estate transaction.
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Teutsch & Bickers
George Hewitt
South Johnson Street
W. Beatty
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