Government Irrigation Posture Through Constitution
Washington commentary on Justice Brewer's ruling in the Kansas Colorado dispute hints the national reclamation act may be unconstitutional. The decision questions Congress power beyond enumerated powers and suggests government projects require owning a majority of land to reclaim. Debate centers on arid lands and private counterclaims along waterways.
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Portland Oregonian
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
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Colorado
Kanais
Arkanear River
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Tolaho
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Reclamation Act and state law conflicts in pattern of ownership
The text discusses the federal government’s power to dispose of land and respect state laws on reclamation. It notes a decision implying possible future requirements for the government to build projects in line with state laws if constitutionality is confirmed, especially where the land is not predominantly government owned. It references eastern Washington as an example of land not majority owned by the government.
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Washington
Ministers push rules banning divorcee marriages in church
Chicago May 15 ministers urge Congregational association to ban marriages of divorcees by preachers. The crusade grows from the Corey Gilman wedding notoriety within the faith community.
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Chicago
Congregational Association
Corey-Gilman
Longshoremen Claim Victory in Wage Fight
New York May 15 Following two big wins today the Philadelphia longshoremen say by week’s end every steamship will be whipped into compliance and glad to get the men back at higher wages The surrender of the Italian line and an agreement with Publick Twomey the largest stevedore employer for the year’s arrivals are the two victories boosting morale The Philadelphia union will not unload vessels docking at New York if sent to Philadelphia as liners due this week are the largest since the strike began.
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New York
Ecale
Publick Twomey
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Wridoys
Kansas City Ice Firms Fined 828000 by Judge Powell
Judge Powell of Independence MO fines People's Ice Storage and Fuel, Contra Ire, and Korea City Breweries for maintaining a pool to fix prices. The order forfeits the People's Ice Storage & Fuel charter and ousts the firm from the site. Attorneys say an appeal will be filed.
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Kinetis City
Walter A. Powell
Drenlt Cout
Independence
Kansas City
People’s Iee Storage& Fuel Company
Contra Ire Company
Korea City Breweries Company
Powell
People’s Lew, Storage & Uel Company
Ite
The
People's Company
Findings of commission on railroad competition
New York May 11 The Evening Telegram prints an abstract of the Interstate Commerce Commission findings on Harriman roads. It says competition is choked in one third of the United States and Harriman dominates key routes. It urged anti trust action and warned against stock purchases to control systems. It calls Harriman’s reorganization remarkable for manipulation and stock watering.
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New York
Evening Telegram
Willamette Grange Seeks Referendum on Armory Funds
W W Francis of Albany, Linn county grange member, visits to push a referendum on a $100000 armory appropriation posted to the state legislature. He seeks signatures across the state and advocates referendums on other substantial appropriations and the compulsory education law. Francis is a prominent Odd Fellows leader and attends the Grand Lodge at La Grande.
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Albany
Linn County Grange
L. EL Penland
Taet Legielatura
Franche Je
Willamerts
The
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Grand Lodge
la Grande
Orecon
Odd Fellows
Glenn's Ferry Bank Named Successor in Idaho Estate
In Elmore county Idaho the McDinnis estate lacks a will. The bank at Glenn's Ferry has been named as successor to settle the unsettled affairs and administer the estate.
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Glenn's Ferry Bank
McDinnis
Elmore County
Idaho
ARLINGTON PIONEER AMES W. REDFORD DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Arlington dispatch reports Ames W. Redford longtime Arlington resident and former Grande hotel proprietor died in an accident in San Diego California. He was known for hospitality and ranching prominence, leaving a wide circle of friends to mourn his death.
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San Diego
Cal
James W. Redford
Cali
Cty
Arlington Dispatch
Mr. Redford
Will Occupy Elllis Residence and Washington Move
The McNabbs will take apartments at Contrommoan Eile residence until Congress comes to Washington in September. After the Ellises’ return they will occupy the entire home during their absence in the capital. Gillam crops prospects rise as Charlee Hein farms 700 acres with expected yields. Denver reports Martha Wooten aged 12 rescued from gypsies after a year of disappearance and abuse. she is to be returned to her parents.
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Cloalum
Kachors
Keophelus
Kittitas County
Washington
Portland
Tte
Ellis Realdence
D.C. McNabb
Contrommoan Eile
Gilliam County
Charlee Hein
Gillam County
Denver
Martha Wooten
Butte
Sho
Gwinn Resigns Pendleton Bank Administrator Post
Monte B. Gwinn president of Pendleton Savings Bank resigns as administrator of the Daniel McGinnis estate valued over 700000. He seeks relief from responsibilities after returning from Idaho where estate business drew controversy. Joseph Rosvear named as new vice president.
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Monte B. Gwinn
Pendleton Savings Bank
Idaho
Daniel McGinnis
Jarre
Pendleton
Gwinn
Jowept Rosvear
Estate trustee sues for 1200 over due notes
Charles H. Carter truster of the estate of the late Mrs Pigg Thompson has filed suit against W N Rhodes and others to collect 1200 alleged to be due on notes. Papers filed today by J R Raley and William Hendey. Harvey County cattle king shipped 902 head of beeves to Omaha and Kansas City from Ontario.
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Charles H. Carter
William Hendey
Harvey County
Omaha
Kansas City
Ontario
Prosecution at Boise 15 No Longer Are of Conviction
May 15 Golse reports shifts in attitude as the state questions its chances in the Moyer Haywood Pettibone cases. Governor Gooding has tempered his public stance and prosecutors avoid definite victory statements. Juror Wingate faces removal efforts amid implied bias noted early today.
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Golse
Moyer- Haywood-Pettibone
Gooding
Samuel Wingate
Mayor orders curb on labor parade in Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 15. The mayor ordered the police chief to prevent all demonstration and the Friday night parade by organized labor in protest of a federal court order to seize a union man’s property to cover injunction costs. Gompers is on the program to speak.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pope Waverly Company
Gompere
Cares Running On Six Lines In San Francisco
San Francisco May 15. Cares are operating on six lines today with no serious disorder. Strike leaders confer with heads of unions in United Railroads barns and shops about a general strike which is believed will be ordered.
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Cares
United Railroads
Wall Street in Chicago market warns wheat to dollar
American conditions aid westerners while European factors support a bull wheat move. Wheat opened down on favorable Northwest weather but European scarcity suggests prices may rise above a dollar. Grain details show mixed moves for corn and oats with varied openings and closings.
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Chicago
Wall Street
Europe
Meningitis Treatment Cited For Two Patients
Dr F A Churchill of Seattle reports success using a 590 candlepower incandescent lamp for malignant cerebrospinal meningitis. In two cases, ordinary care would likely have been fatal but immediate improvement followed 20 minute applications held along the spine and neck. Both patients are recovering.
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Rogers
F. A. Churchill
Seattle
Oregon Daily Journal
Churchill
Shipment of 10000 Sheep Leaves Pendleton by Rail
A large shipment of about 27 carloads and 10,000 sheep departs Pendleton via the O R & N line handled by Bicknell & Oxman. Sheep from southern county growers were inspected by Dr. Pinkerton of the federal inspection corps before loading. Destination is Rock River, Wyoming.
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O. R. & N. Company
Bicknell & Oxman
Pinkerton
Federal Inspection Corps
Rock River
Wyo
Liquor License Fight Extends in County Court
In Hermiston the liquor license dispute continues in county court. The case progresses slowly and is expected to extend over several days before disposition.
Ruef Pleads Guilty in Long California Trial
San Francisco May 15 Abraham Ruef pleaded guilty to extortion charges after a fierce legal fight to move the venue. Three of his counsel withdrew, while one remaining attorney pledged to stay as Ruef read a manuscript statement expressing humility, health concerns, and a resolve to repair the wrongs and rejoin good citizenship.
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Ruet
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Abraham Ruef
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Ruef
Oreer
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Shortridge
Fairall
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