Senate passes Elkins amendment to rate bill
Washington reports indicate the Senate rejected tabling the Filkins amendment to the rate bill which would prohibit railroads from owning or operating coal and oil lands with a divorcement to take effect in 1908. Also the House committee favored a California public lands pay plan granting five percent on cash miles, about 500000, after sale of public lands.
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House
California
Washington
Senate
Filkins
House Committee On Public Lands
Disputed Territory Troop Withdrawals Not Conceded
Sultan refuses to withdraw Turkish troops from Tabah despite British demands. Chicago reports discuss proposing arbitration to resolve the dispute. In Pittsburgh, the Columbia Ravings Trust Company closed under orders of the state banking commissioner. Coast League results note Portland 6 San Francisco 0, Seattle 9 Oakland 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
The
Multan
Turkey
Tabah
Coast League Baseball
Portland
San Francisco
Seattle
Oakland
Pendleton Chinese Invest in Walla Walla Co op Building
Pendleton Chinese residents plan to invest several thousand dollars in a cooperative building scheme in Walla Walla. A new Chinese headquarters for the colony is under construction, with stock sold nationwide. The project, costing about 20000 dollars, will pay dividends to investors and be rented by Chinese residents of the Palouse region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Colony
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Armistice at Zion City Proposed by Dowle Attacked by Attourney
A planned truce between Dowle and Volloa to jointly control Zion City's industries through October was announced by Dowle's attorney. A three person committee would oversee affairs but Dowle refused to accept the plan. Allies aim to secure his acquiescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicimo
May
Dowle
Volloa
Zion City
Dowle Balla
Anarchists Foiled Plan to Attack Kaiser at Urville
In Berlin May authorities thwart a conspiracy linked to Emperor William. Police uncover dynamite sufficient to demolish the palace in Urville where the Kaiser was to arrive. Five foreigners are arrested with documents intended to prove the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Urville
Kaise
Documenta
Infernal machine found near Governor Folk in Missouri
An infernal machine loaded with nitro glycerine was found beneath Governor Folk's window by a lawn mower in Jefferson City Missouri. Authorities suspect Jerank as the plotter though no arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Folk
Jerank
Schooner Algeria Sinks in Cleveland Harbor Tragedy
The schooner Algeria sank in Cleveland Harbor this morning after a collision. Three people are believed drowned while life boats rescued eight from a sinking barge.
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Cleveland
Life Moors
American schooners seized for poaching in North Vancouver
North Sydney May report says two American fishing schooners were seized by Canadian cruiser crewmen charged with illegal flashing. The event shows cross border enforcement actions against U S fishing vessels operating near British Columbia shores.
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North Sydney
B. C
Crujeere
Chicago Wheat Market Quotations Rise Sharply
Chicago May 9 Wheat closed at 13 4, corn at 47 1/2, and oats at 32 1/8 amid market activity. The report notes the day’s strongest gains in wheat as traders cited demand and supply concerns impacting prices. Ongoing volatility marked the session with steady interest from buyers and speculators.
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Chicago
Labor riot at Pueblo smelter turns deadly
About 100 striking Pueblo Smelter workers near Pueblo Colorado attempted to bar entry for others as Sheriff McMillan and 25 deputies arrived. The mob swelled to 200 with women present and a volley from the sheriff’s men killed a man named Mike Marino and wounded two others, while two deputies were badly beaten. The clash arose over an eight hour day versus ten hours and pay parity. The deputy guards remained posted at the plant. Queen Wilhelmina reportedly expects a child, per court circles in The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
Pueblo
Col
McMillan
Supreme court to adjourn after three day session
After a three days session the supreme court will adjourn this evening as docketed cases are disposed of. The state sheep tax law constitutional question was argued by Phelps with H C Bryson for the defense. Judge Halley did not sit on the bench for this hearing. Other cases argued included Mann versus Parker and Mining & Smelting Supply versus Columbia Gold Mining, with Bridget Kane versus David Littlefield and Huffman cases. The Huffman matter was submitted and transferred to Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
W. P. Reserve
Phelps
H. C. Bryson
Walla Walla
Halley
Supreme Bench
A. P. Mann
Ve. Parker
Mining & Smelting Supply Company
Columbia Gold Mining Company
Bridget Kane
David Littlefield
W. D. Huffman
Fannie BB
Huffman
William Hantoy
J. D. Combs
Salem
San Francisco Earthquake Toll and Looting Report
Special Agent Backue of the United States steel corporation informs the rehabilitation committee that San Francisco can receive 60 000 tons of steel within a year, up to 100 000 if needed, at the same price. Looting continues with eight arrests at the Washington brewery ruins and four gang members captured near Chinatown. Senator Flint introduces a $500 000 relief appropriation for quake sufferers. The coast line wreck of the No 9 train near Edenvale injures several Chinamen intended for deportation. one person killed, others injured as earthquake damage disrupts rail and smuggling.
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Chinatown
Bill
San Francisco
Ketlef
Sean Jow
Backue
United States Steel Corporation
General Committee
Washington Brewery
North Beach
Boston
Atti
Washington
Fljnt
Coast Limited
Edenvale
San Jose
Magnates Held in $10,000 Bail for Rebates Conspiracy
Nathan Guili ford president and Frederick L. Pomeroy traffic manager of the New York Central railroad were held in $10,000 bail to answer charges of conspiring to violate federal anti rebate laws. Pleas of not guilty were entered. Lawyers also filed plans for the augur trust and the cases were adjourned. Vesuvius in eruption at Naples discharged sand and ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nathan Guiliford
Frederick L. Pomeroy
New York Central Railroad
Plana
Augur Trust
Severe Shocks Reported as Livermore Rallies Civil Effort
Two minor earthquakes reached San Francisco area while Livermore logged a severe tremor. Police raid relief-supply depots amid graft concerns. Grafter loot crackdown planned. fifty patrols mobilized along the waterfront. Gas mains repaired, Spokane steamer turned cafeteria ship to feed workers. Insanity cases rise from stimulant withdrawal. Taft envoy Bates cautions on disaster response. James D. Phelan reports $4,809,000 subscribed. English tennis champ Miles defeats Gould in three of four sets.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Livermore
Spokane
Pacific Coast Company
van Ness Avenue
Bates
Hel Cross
Taft
James D. Phelan
Fight Hundred Horses For Alberta Market Shipment
W H Babb plans to ship about 800 head of horses to Alberta after May 16, buying more to reach a large total. Horses, weighing 1150 to 1400 pounds, will be loaded at Feho, here, and Walla Walla with possible Northern Pacific delivery from Hunts Junction. Traders expect a summer tariff on U S horses affecting the Alberta market.
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W. H. Babb
Alberta
Feho
Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Hunt's Junction
Wool To Be Held For Sales Days In Umatilla
More than 400000 pounds of wool have arrived at Furnlah warehouse as hauling continues. The roster lists growers and sack totals led by Robert Stanfield and Cunningham Sheep & Land Co. Sales days begin May 22 with baling and completion expected by June 1. Last year 4.6 million pounds were handled, much from outside Umatilla County.
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Furnlah
Robert Stanfield
Cunningham Sheep & Land Company
Charles Johnson
Mollahan & Bryan
Pat Doherty
Pedro Bros
Rugg Bros
Charles McBee
Joe Connelly
A. Perard
Dave Johnson
Donald Rows
Foreman Sutherland
Sutherland Etsi
Umatilla County
Equity Suit Over Irrigation Ditch Across Land
H G Hurlburt and L G Henry sue F P Miller and John Smith to secure a right of way for an irrigation ditch across their land. They allege 1904 permission, 1908 forceful obstruction, and seek court relief to maintain the ditch and restrain interference.
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H. G. Hurlburt
L. G. Henry
Eeho
F. P. Miller
John Smith
A. D. Stillman
Third Week of Gas Construction in Pendleton
The Pendleton gas project enters its third week with a 45 man crew at work on main lines. Last week employed 85 workers, reduced to avoid excessive trench exposure. After main lines are laid, laterals and plant-area work remain, so a smaller crew will continue. Superintendent Hunt is away. Dr. F. W. Vincent oversees, with foreman C. J. Rilledue.
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Gas Company
Pendleton
Hunt
North
Yakima
F. W. Vincent
C. J. Rilledue
Committee to Meet Tonight for Umatilla Irrigation Plans
The Umatilla County Development League committee meets at the Commercial Association parlors at 7 30 pm to organize speakers and programs for a county meeting next Saturday. State Engineer John H Lewis will push irrigation law action. Judge Stephen A Lowell may speak on Columbia Basin Irrigation. Delegates from Weston Athena Echo Hermiston Umatilla Pilot Rock and Freewater will participate in planning and advertising.
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T. C. Taylor
Umatilla
Commercial Association
John H. Lewis
League
Stephen A. Lowell
Columbia Basin
Committee On
Inland Empire
National Irrigation Association
Rotse
C. J. Smith
Bert Huffman
H. J. Bean
BE. P. Dodd
J. W. Maloney
George Hartman, Jr
W. T
Echo
C. E. Bland
Hermiston
F. B. Yerxa
J. P. McManua
Pilot Rock
County Development League
Lewis
Portland Board of Trade
Poland Board of Trade
Portland
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Morris Blen
Elwood Meade
Department of Agriculture
Legislative Committee
Portland Trade Board Mulls Statewide Irrigation Law Plan
The Portland board of trade leads a cooperative push to craft a comprehensive irrigation law with input from commercial groups statewide and experts. A fall Portland meeting will refine proposals, appoint committees, and outline a bill for the coming legislature to address riparian rights and uniform policy.
Victor Dorris to Arrive for First Christian Church
A letter from Rev. Victor Dorris announces his arrival with family next Saturday and his planned sermons at the First Christian church on Sunday May 13. The congregation will greet the new pastor with a cate din greeting and added service features. The text notes 24 aftershocks in San Francisco since April 1% up to May 6.
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Victor Dorris
First Christian Church
San Francisco
German Ship Retaken
Constantinople reports the German ship Odysseus, seized by Turkey under false pretenses, was retaken by Baron Bierberstein from Turkish guns with the aid of a few German sailors.
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Constantinople
Odysseus
Turkey
Baron Bierberstein
Aarlore
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Government and the Drug Trust
Elkins
Government Today
Drug Trust
Proprietary Association of America
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Old National Association of Retail Druggists
Sultan
Roosevelt
Palouse District
Neoda Fain
Vlot
Emperoit
Cleveland Harbor
Veeeel
Pueblo Smelter
Stork
Mnoyalty
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Steel Corporation
Vesuvius
Naples
Hose
London
Eustace Miles
Jay Gould
Echo and Walla Walla
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