Taft urges Porto Rico reforms to curb self government
President Taft sends a special message to Congress urging modifications to the Foraker Act to limit Puerto Rico self government. He cites failure to pass appropriations for next year and proposes that past-year funds be available if the assembly adjourns without approving new spending.
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Porto Rico
Congress
Washington
Taft
United States
House
Porto Rican Assembly
Hoe
Legislative Assembly
Meteorite Removal Granted for Tacoma Find
Seattle May 10 Horace Herald of Tacoma was officially notified by the government that he may remove from the Washington national forest a massive meteorite weighing between eleven and twelve tons. Discovered in 1967, it is described as the largest in the world and valued at about five thousand dollars.
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Seattle
Horace Herald
Tacoma
Washington National Forest
Cascade duelists to be brought to Salem
Salem May 10 Deputy Sheriff Esch left Salem for Gates to take William Herve into custody for the killing of Henry Sullivan in a sensational duel over a woman. Herve will be brought to Salem and hospitalized. If infection does not develop he may survive.
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Salem
Esch
Gates
Oregon
William Herve
Henry Sullivan
Herve
Taft Nominates Alaska United States Marshal
President Taft nominates Thomas Cader Powell to be United States marshal for division two in the district of Alaska. Powell's appointment follows the nomination on May 10 as part of federal law enforcement staffing.
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Alaska
Washington
Taft
Thomas Cader Powell
United States
District of
Southern Pacific trains collide at Roseburg
Roseburg May 10 In a collision between the first and second sections of the Southern Pacific train the observation car of the first section was smashed and windows broken and the second engine was derailed. Nobody was injured but traffic was delayed five hours.
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Roseburg
Southern Pacific
Second Probe Of Oklahoma Frauds Starts
Tulen Oklahoma May 10 The government shifts to a second probe of alleged frauds at Muscogee led by Gov Haskell and other prominent citizens who were indicted. A new grand jury under Judge Marshall is convened to replace the earlier quashed indictments. The investigation should last about a week with first witnesses to be called Wednesday.
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Tulen
Okla
Franda
Muscogees
Haskell
Marshall
Unwritten Law Pivots Hains Trial Defense
In Flushing on May 10, Captain Hains faced defense arguments invoking unwritten law with a possible insanity plea. Attorney Mc Intyre led the case while Hains showed calm demeanor as his mother sobbed and embraced him in court.
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Flushing
McIntyre
Hains
Last Ceremony for the Sultan in Constantinople
Review ing stands were erected in Btamboul for the girding of the sword ceremony for Mohamid V. The rite was brief with open access to Christians at Ayuob Mosque. The sultan traveled by launch from Dolmagstche to the mosque then to Top Wapon palace to kiss the robe of the prophet. The sultan’s train displayed wealth. The government sent $150,000 to Adaha province for relief work.
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Constantinople
Btamboul
Mohamid V
Ayuob
Dolmagstche
Wapon
Vigor
Adaha
Holland Rejoices Over Birth of Heiress
The Hague reports the birth of a direct successor to the Dutch throne easing political anxiety. Many feared a royal succession crisis and even considered declaring a republic to avoid foreign interference.
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Holland
The
Hague
Netherlands
Holland 4
Change name of postal morgue after dead letter distress
A postmaster sent a plea to Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGrew after a letter written months earlier by a mother to her son in the Philippines was returned marked Dead Letter Office. The mother, hysterical upon receiving the unopened envelope, cried that Ike was dead, and neighbors offered little help. A physician required three hours to calm her.
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DeGrew
Philippines
Post Office Department
Ike
Trout anglers Coutts group fish Umatilla river outing
Attorney George W. Coutts and Attorney John P. Winter with Earl Coutts fished the Umatilla river near Wenaha Springs. They reported a good string of trout but too much current and water for productive angling lingered days.
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George W. Coutts
John P. Winter
Earl Coutts
Umatilla River
Wenaha Springs
Admiral and Thatcher Fight for Powder River Water
In Salem on May 10 representatives of the Almiral company and Thatcher interests argued before the state water board of control for the right to divert Powder river water to reclaim a large tract of the lower Powder valley. The arid land, several thousand acres within 12 miles of Baker City, is seen as a prime eastern Oregon segregation. The desert land board recently granted the Almiral company preference amid the dispute. The Almiral group favors the Eagle Valley electric line to serve the irrigated district.
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Powder River
State Water Board of Control
Oregon
Pormer
Almiral Company
Salem
Thatcher
Powder Valley
Baker City
Desert Land Board
Almiral
Eagle Valley Electric
Appoint Delegates to Irrigation Congress
East Las Vegas May 10 Governor George Curry named W S Hopewell Col R Twitchell Dr BE R McBride G A Wiehardson and W Goff Black as special advisory committees to secure New Mexico representation at the Irrigation Congress in Spokane in August. The Spokane board of control urged a New Mexico showing and a governors day invitation was extended.
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Las Vegas
Territory
George Curry
Hopewell
Col
R. Twitchell
R. McBride
G. A. Wiehardson
W. Goff Black
New Mexico
Spokane
Spokane Board of Control
Curry
Roosevelt Kills Rhinoceros With Steady Aim
Naiobo May 10. Roosevelt and Kermit kill a charging rhinoceros at fifty miles from Nairobi after natives signal alert. The animal moved to within a hundred yards before the shot felled it. this marks Roosevelt and Kermit’s forty fifth animal kill.
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Naiibo
Roosevelt
Kermit
Nairobi
Grand jury convenes in Tesla under attorney general orders
Under instructions of the attorney-general the United States District Attorney at Tesla Oklahoma asked for a new grand jury drawn per Judge Marshall's decision and to present cases to it. The grand jury convened today and immediately took up the case.
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Washington
United States
Tesla
Oklahoma
Marshall
Northern Pacific Booklet Promotes Travel To Pendleton Athena
A new Northern Pacific Home seekers pamphlet exhibits a two color layout with a route map and rates from major eastern cities. It lists Chicago to Pendleton at 57.60 dollars, St Louis at 45 dollars, and St Paul Duluth Kansas City and Omaha at 42.40 dollars, along with stopover details.
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Northern Pacific
Pendleton
Athena
The
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul Duluth
Kaneasity
Omaha
Coast Freight Rates Hit Pacific Wholesalers and Manufacturers
Transportation experts from Oregon California and Washington meet in Portland to oppose the recent transcontinental rate hike. They plan to raise the matter with the Interstate Commerce Commission and seek restoration of former Pacific coast rates. The change has harmed coast wholesale and manufacturing sectors. Boise reports the Pathfinder ocean to ocean auto race car is due tomorrow after three breakdowns since leaving Twin Falls.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland
Oregon
California
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commission
Pacific Coast
Boise
Twin Falls
Bolse
Jeffries to Announce World Title Meeting Date in July
Chicago May 10 Jeffries arrived and said that when his theatrical engagement ends on July 26 he will likely announce the date he will meet Johnson for the world championship, clarifying plans for the title bout.
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Chicago
Jeffries
Johnson
Fatal Dynamite Explosion Ends Two Lives in Fredericksburg
At Fredericksburg Ohio on May 10 two men were killed and three others fatally injured when dynamite exploded near the Unecon mine mouth. Authorities believe the blast occurred as workers were attempting to thaw the charge.
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Fredericksburg
Unecon
Rain in Willamette Valley Dampens Farmers Hope
Light showers continue across Willamette valley loosening drought worries. Farmers report crops remain thirsty after six weeks with little rain, delaying field work and affecting yields in Salem area.
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Willamette
Salem
Willamette Valley
Drowne Chief Hoosis-mox-mox Recovered After Drowning
The body of Chief Hoosis-mox-mox of the Palouse tribe was found about a mile below the crossing near OCayuse after drowning Thursday. He was over 80 years old and well known, beloved by early white settlers who were often aided by him.
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Hoosis-mox-mox
Ocayuse
Abdul Hamid’s villa in Vienna belongs to Alatini brothers
The Villa Alantini near Salonica, destined for deposed sultan Abdul Hamid, is owned by bankers the Alatin brothers. The modern three story estate outside the city features sixty rooms, an oriental style, a vast garden, a sea view, and two marble staircases granting entry.
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Abdul Tamid
Vienna
Alantini
Salonict
Abdul Hamid
Alatin
The Laplander's Height Averages Noted
The Laplander's average height is 4 feet 11 inches for men and two inches shorter for women.
First Milton Strawberries Sold For 18 Per Grate
Fred Beller sold the first crate of Milton strawberries for 18 dollars to I I Hunt, a well known East End resident. Inspector Campbell reports the berries were grown near Sunny side station on the Interurban line and call the crate the county’s hottest market item. Frosts damaged Wreewater-Millon fruit but Campbell expects fair prices and two thirds of a crop on his ranch.
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Milton
Fred Beller
I. I. Hunt
East End
Prutt
Campbell
Sunnyaide Station
Wreewater-Millon
Heitfeld and councilmen push for economy and law enforcement
Lewiston Ida May 10 Henry Heitfeld seeking re election as mayor along with three council candidates announced support for economy and stricter law enforcement including prohibiting gambling and Sunday saloon closures. The move challenges the reform camp and the earlier Hellfield platform.
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Lewinton
Ida
Henry Heitfheld
Hellfield
Prairie fire injuries and deaths strike at Rush Lake
In Rush Lake Saskatchewan on May 10 a seven-year-old girl died in a prairie fire near her father's farm H L L Kline. Her mother and two siblings were badly burned. The Mayer infant was cremated at home. About fifteen area families are left homeless.
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Rush Lake Sask
H. LL Kline
Here
A. D. Mayer
Postal Employees Prepare for Hard Struggle in Paris
Paris May 10 The postal employees consider delaying a strike to gain better organization while the government’s firmness leaves open the chance of no immediate action. A 4000-strong meeting showed little enthusiasm, with a resolution pledging support for reinstated workers and postal reform. Delegates promised financial and moral aid while exposing alleged telephone service scandals and wasteful purchases.
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Paris
Federal
McCarthy
United States
Seine Department
Exterior repainting at Association block underway
Painters began work today on the exterior of the Association block to refresh its look with a drab color. The Hotel Pendleton will also be repainted but only after two more stories are added to the structure.
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Association
Pendleton
Will Test New Shells In Summer Trials
The United States army plans summer tests of a novel 3 inch shell blending solid shot and shrapnel. Early trials showed masonry knocked down and artillery targets destroyed. The shell features a solid steel head with high explosive, a shrapnel chamber with 120 bullets and explosive, and timed detonation to explode above troops while the solid head delivers a separate strike.
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United States Army
Traveling Vertically in N Y Elevators Carry City Traffic
A paper read before the Electrical Engineering Society of Columbia notes that Manhattan’s 8000 passenger elevators move about 6.5 million people daily while public service data show surface, elevated and subway cars in the city total 4.5 million daily.
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N. Y
New York City
Electrical Engineering Society of Columbia Triver
Manhattan
Public Service Commixe
New York
Man and wife sentenced in Whitla kidnapping case
Mercer May 10 James Boyle received a life sentence for kidnapping Billie Whitla and his wife was jailed 25 years and fined 65000. The judge imposed the maximum under Pennsylvania law. The couple faced heavy penalties, a razor was found in Boyle's necktie lining, and both were denied visits as prosecutors noted their actions.
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Boyle
Mercer
James Boyle
Billie Whitla
Pennsylvania
New Stairway Installed At Main Street Building
Carpenters are installing a modern stairway from Main street to the Commercial association rooms. The new design has a closer entrance and a midway landing. Upon completion the hallway will be repainted and repapered. The work is by Thomas Milarkey, owner of the building.
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Teday
Main Street
Commercial Association Rooms
Thomas Milarkey
Salesman Pays Fine After Plea in Assault Case
Bert Johnson, a salesman at the Moses store, was arrested at the instance of C P Noontz who alleged an assault. Johnson pleaded guilty and paid his fine to avoid publicity in the police court.
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Pichtinge
Bert Johnson
Mose S
C. P. Noontz
Johnson
Nissen Implement Company Adds Front Improvements
The Nissen Implement company is renovating the Taylor building storefront. Front redesign includes whitening the window tops and a large awning to be installed over the entrance.
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Nissen Company
Nissen Implement Company
Taylor
Stewart Quits Drug Store and Heads for Road
Winn Stewart, longtime employee of Tallman Drug Co, has resigned and plans to tour. He is in Portland now and expects to return to Pendleton in about a week.
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Stewart
Winn Stewart
Tallman Drug Company
Portland
Pendleton
Wireless towers to rise at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley
The army signal office plans wireless stations at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley with 200 foot steel towers. A fire control station will be built at Fort Mills in the Philippines and another at Bulkana Alaska midway between the Yukon and Valdez. Completion of the Dulкana station will enable direct communication with key stations in Alaska.
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Washington
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Riley
Army Signal Office
Army
Fort Mills
Philippines
Bulkana
Alaska
Yukon
Valdes
Heattl
Japanese Training Ship Sets Course North
San Francisco May 10. At noon today the Japanese training squadron A G O fund Soya lifted anchor and steamed out through the Golden Gate. They will go directly to Requi malt and after a brief stop proceed to Puget Sound.
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San Francisco
Cruleera
Soya
Golten Cate
Requimault
Sto
Puget Sound
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