San Francisco Earthquake Shapes Canal Debate and Banks Open
San Francisco earthquake influenced senate committee on the sea level canal. Banks plan to open May 24 with $60 million on hand to handle rising demands. Ten deaths reported from the quake and fire. Two new car lines to be added as service expands. Unverified rumor says three insurers fail. City seeks withdrawal of $12 million of $17 million bonds.
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Washington
San Francisco
Senate
Hanks
Wil Busines
Beoltg
San Francioro
Disappearance reported of boy Alfred Hansen
A 19 year old boy described as tall and slender, not overweight, may be a runaway. Alfred Hansen, found by officers after being with John McCourt, was taken home but then kept by McCourt and his wife who fed and clothed him. The boy spoke of a brutal father, and McCourt offered to place him with the Boys and Girls Aid Society. Alfred preferred to stay, awaiting further word.
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Lili Ta
Salon
Fie
Paronie
Salem
John McCourt
McCourt
Alfred
Last British Troops Leave Canada in Victoria
Victoria May 17. The last British troops were officially withdrawn from Canada this morning. The Royal garrison of artillery and Royal Engineers marched from the barracks and boarded the steamer Chalmer for England. Work Point now in Canadian hands.
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Victoria
B. C
Canada
Royal Garrison of Artillery
Royal Engineers
England
Youth worker missing after river hill departure
A young worker identified as Hansen left McCourt basement work late yesterday and has not been seen since. Neighbors recall him returning toward the hill north of the river and assume he may have sought a ranch job. Deputy Sheriff reporting Hansen arrived at Umatilla last night before continuing toward Portland.
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McCourt
Alfred
Umatilla
Kelly
Sheriff's Office
Young Hansen
Portland
Miners and Operators Meet in Springfwid May 17
The joint convention of miners and operators gathered at Springfwid on May 17. Indications were unfavorable for a peaceful settlement, signaling potential labor tensions and unresolved disputes between groups.
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Springfwid
Millionaire saw manufacturer visits Pendleton on way home
Henry Disston, famed Philadelphia saws maker with about 8000 employees, passed through Pendleton on the eastbound RR&N, returning from San Francisco after directing the reestablishment of his business there. Demand for saws for sawmills soared 100 percent in two years, while shingles saws lag. He plans to rebuild the San Francisco operation as the Pacific distribution center, with extensive exports to New Zealand Australia China and Africa and orders from Manchuria in progress.
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Henry Disston
Pendleton
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Pacific
Disston
Northwest
Diriston
Hile
Siwamllis
Horkhweort
San Franciseco
New Zealand
Manchuria
South Africa
Japan
China
Mexico
Almont
Tate
United States
Canna
Scattering Wild Animals in Oroville and Commuted Death
Reports from mountain camps say Western Pacific blasting drives wild animals into French Creek settlements. Residents fear lynx wildcats and rattlesnakes threaten Big Bend as food scarcity drives danger. In Trenton, Anna Valentine’s death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment.
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Oroville
Cal
Western Pacific
French Creek
Big Bend
Trenton
N. J
Anna Valentine
Unknown dark-haired stranger tied to Fowler freight car murder
Authorities press on with Fowler case as no trace of the dark-haired man found after the fire. Two tramps Mundy and Croyle are held at Foho for identification. Relatives of John Connelly remain missing as body lies in the morgue. unless a name surfaces, funeral may be paid by the county.
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Fowler
Koho
Mundy
Croyle
Foho
John Connelly
Mormon Church to retire from business and fund rails
Salt Lake May 17 President Smith announces the Mormon Church will retire from business, transferring traction properties for 600000 to Intermountain Consolidated Railway Co. and taking over Salt Lake and Ogden lines. The International Trust Co will fund and begin 223 mile electric railway from Levan Utah to Preston Idaho. Sugar price cut announced and Garfield report on Standard Oil disputes sent to Congress.
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Same Corporation
Salt Lake
International Trust Company
Smith
Mormon Church
Ite
Intermountain Consolidated Hailroad Company
Boise
Ogden
Levan
Utah
Preston
Idaho
Jury Roster Set for June Term Circuit Court
County Clerk Frank Saling selected the jury net for the June session to convene on Tuesday June 5 day after election. The list includes Louie Hagen David Horn Gilliland Ed Greaves Fr A Dudley W H Sawyer William Roberts Pendleton J B Cherry Potts Sewell Yates McKay John Poster George L War Mearey Prospect William Tomp kine Spence South Milton G F Dunn Gilliland William Talbert Milton John M OHarra Weston Asa B Thomаun Echo Manuel Pr ie d iey finem or Helix G T Bigin Pul ton John Leedy Hogue J A Whin Adams Orn Hold mit Holdman John Ss Todd Pendleton A L Swagger Weston J A Baddeley Weston T J Tweedy Pendleton B A Marquis Adaims John Timmoerman Helix C E B Demaris Milton etc. A grand jury will be selected first with the first seven drawn unless disqualified.
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San Sury Wi
Se Lawn
Frank Saling
Circuit Court
Louie Hagen
Fulton
David Horn
Stockman
Gilliland
Ed Greaves
Milton
A. Dudley
Athena
W. H. Sawyer
Adams
William Roberts
Pendleton
J.8. Cherry
John M. Oharra
Weston
Asa B. Thomaun
Echo
Manuel Priediey
Finemor
Helix
G. T. Bigin
Pulton
John Leedy
Hogue
J. A. Whin
Pacific shipbuilders gain 1 percent edge in battleship bids
In Washington on May 17 the House rejected the naval appropriation amendment and the 1 percent preferential for Pacific coast shipbuilders in building the new battleship. The Senate refused to make gael Pipenee common carriers.
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Standard
Senate
Washington
House
Loopholes in rate bill stir Washington debate
Washington in May 17 reports Tillman seeking a stricter amendment to bar carriers from other business, warning the bill could fail if not adopted. Tillman’s amendment was rejected. Bailey fights to vindicate himself as he presents documentary evidence to counter treachery claims while Chandler supplies a diary memo denying prior assurances about Bailey’s stance on the rail round.
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Washington
Garfield
Congress
Anawera
Eingland
Pennsylvania
Chicago & Alton
Burlington
Illinois Central
Mareh
Tilman
Washington Monument
Thman
Bailey
Senate
Chandler
Balley
Tillman
Milton Strawberry Festival Se t for May 28
Milton welcomes the Umatilla County Development League meeting on May 20 in Milton with a genuine strawberry festival. A large tent used by the Adventurers is secured, committees appointed, and a program featuring addresses music and literature planned. Local leagues urged to send delegates for a large attendance.
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Milton
Umatilla
Freewater
Milton League
Carpenters Strike For Eight Hour Day In The Dalles
In The Dalles on May 17 carpenters walked out in a strike over adopting an eight hour day with a nine hour scale. About 25 workers quit, with exceptions for contracts already tied to nine hours at Berton Walther warehouse Great Southern depot and The Dalles Dressed Meat cold storage plant. Contractors expect to recruit replacements but seek union agreement if possible. The dispute centers on lengthy contracts and scheduling grievances.
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Dalles
Dalle
Berton- Walther
Great Southern
Dalles Dressed Meat Company
Chicago Wheat Market and Injunction Motion
Chicago May 17 wheat closed at 84, corn 495-8, oats 34. Decatur May 17 motion for injunction to restrain the General Assembly from merging with the Presbyterian church filed today. arguments set for tomorrow.
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Chicago
Decatur, I
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Fish Ladder Repair Aids Hermiston Dam Anglers
O F Turner and G I LaDow repaired a faulty Hermiston dam fish ladder after two days of effort. A single four foot ladder was blocked by a gravel bar, stopping salmon passage and causing heavy losses below the dam. An offender, Charles Stevens, was fined 210 for spearfishing. A meeting of fishermen is called for 7:30 this evening at the Commercial Association rooms to review the fix and discuss further action.
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Hermiston
O. F. Turnen
G. I. LaDow
J. F. McNaught
van Dusen
Messrs. Turner and
LaDow
Turner
Hele Charles Stevens
Feho
Umatilla
Turnerenya
Maxwell Dam
Turner and LaDow
Commercial Association
City Council Actions And Paving Ordinances Discussed
Water Commissioner given quit claim to buildings near water works and gas franchise changes debated. Main street paving ordinance read for first time, Friday adjourned meeting to consider Court street and liens. Printing contract for city code awarded to East Oregonian Publishing Co. at 99 cents per page. liquor license granted to Anton Nolte. Norris & Rowe denied refund of $60 license fee.
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Court Street
McCourt
Lowell
Warren Company
City Water Commission
Anton Nolte
Norris & Rowe
Pendleton Tribune
Hinkle
Council Hinkle
Vincent
Mianheer
Pendleton Woodcraft Circle to Hear San Francisco Relief Work
At the Pendleton Woodcraft circle meeting Mrs Van Orsdall will outline the order's relief work in San Francisco. The visit marks her first to the city since returning from San Francisco, and all Aleth circles are invited to attend.
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van Orsdall
San Francisco
Pendleton Circle
Women of Woodcraft
Secret Society Hall
Mra
Ahleth
Refused Sidings Prompt Coal Flood Risk Claim
Charles Pugh, vice-president of the Pennsylvania railroad, told the Interstate Commerce Commission in Philadelphia on May 17 that he usually refused sidings for Independent mine operators because the market would be flooded with coal if adequate transportation were available.
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Philadelphia
Charles Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chinatown Fire Destroys Most of Sasinna Shacks
A major blaze in Sasinna California on the shore between Pacific Grove and Monterey destroyed 499 shacks last night leaving seven standing. Four hundred refugees from San Francisco Chinatown were ruined. Estimated loss around 40,000 dollars. The fire is believed to have started from an incendiary source.
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Sasinna
Cal
Chinatown
Pacific Grove
Monterey
San Francisco
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Oakland
Jose
Hoon
Alfred Hansen
Henry C. Disston
Pecon
Hiks
New York
Jurons
Charles Stevens
Justice OF Prace
Mish Tadder
Pendieton
Norris & Rowe Circus
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