Peace in Mexico predicted within 48 hours
Reports from El Paso claim Col. Steever telegraphed Taft that rebels and administration officials near agreement with Carbajal and Madero. Cabinet posts and fourteen governorships to be allotted, peace and armistice imminent, with Mexico City confirmation pending.
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Mexico City
el Paso
Col
Steever
Taft
Mexico
Stever
Carbajal
Madero
Mesiro City
Das
Camas Creek project to reclaim 20000 acres through tunnels
Promoters plan a large irrigation scheme in Umatilla county to dam Camas Creek and send water through tunnels to Butter Creek. About 20000 acres would be brought into cultivation, with bonds of 3000000 to be sold backed by water rights at 25 per acre for 24000 acres. Promoters include O L Teal and J T Hinkly, awaiting preliminary work.
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Camas Creek
Butter Creek
Umatilla County
Camns Creek
Buttercreek
N. Stanfield
Jane
O. 10
Teal
Echo
J. T. Hinkly
Hermiston
Baker to Face Buckaroos in Round-Up Park Showcase
Tracy Baker, former local high school star and ex University of Wieltnirton first baseman now under contract with the Boston club of the American League, is slated to appear in a Buckaroo uniform at Round-Up Park. Milton's manager consented to Baker's participation, a clause binding under league rules with a $100 fine and game forfeiture risk. Attendance is expected to be high for Baker's showing and the Buckaroos' A1 era ball on display, with possible further roster changes anticipated.
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Pendleton Fane
Tracy Baker
University of Wieltnirton
Boston
Pappear
Nelson
Milton
Elying Free Consern
Baker
Thuckarooos
County Clerks Receive Forest Grazing Manual
Washington May 17. At the request of Senator Bourne the forest service sent to each county clerk in Oregon a copy of the Use Book and the National Forest Grazing Manual. These books are to be kept on file for use by any person interested in grazing or other privileges in forest reserves.
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Washington
Bourne
Forest Service
Oregon
National Forest
Portland Prepares to Entertain Gov Wilson
Portland plans two day visit by Gov Wilson arriving from San Francisco. He will be banqueted by the Commercial Club and the University Club, received by the Prose Club, and speaks at meetings before leaving for Seattle.
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Portland
Wilson
Gov. Wilson
San Francisco
Commercial
University Club
Prose Club
Seattle
Army divisions to be reorganized announced in Washington
The army plans a three grand division reorganization with Denver and Chicago headquarters. Colorado and the Dakotas departments will be abolished and merged with lakes Missouri and Texas. New York will head the coast and San Francisco will head the west.
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Wahington B.C
New York
Chitizo
San Francisco
Henudijuartera
U.S Army
Colorado
Dakotas
Lakes
Missouri
Texas
Chicago
Circus to Perform Here Despite Licensing Report
Arthur Bennett, general press agent for the Sells Floto circus, called reports that the show would not appear on June 2 false. Bennett, formerly drama critic of the Denver Post which owns and directs the circus, said city parade licensing was not a barrier.
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Sells Floto
Arthur Bennett
Bennett
Denver Post
Judge declares Miss Alice Boyd Insane in La Grande
Judge Maloney ordered Miss Alice Boyd of La Grande committed to the state asylum after an examination this morning. The about 18 year old previously confined at the institution and recently released last September had traveled with her parents to Walla Walla where symptoms resurfaced. Deputy Pruitt led her to the surgery office as she spoke incessantly and appeared convinced she employed mining men.
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Maloney
Alice Boyd
la Grande
Walla Walla
de- Pol
Pruitt
Two Divorce Suits in Local Court
Two divorce actions were filed in the local court. Ida Witton-Walke sues for dissolution citing abandonment and failure to support. May Motus sues her spouse claiming desertion and neglect of children. both suits seek relief for the coalition of spouses and custody issues.
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Yeutering
Grifinds
Loth Ake
Je Peterson Wilken
Ida Witton
Hes Busiaed
John
Wittman
Walla Wallason
Heufeon
Tor
Wid
Meru Hin
Socom
J. B. Perry
Plainee
Heat Prostrations Reported in Chicago as Deaths Rise
Chicago records a deadly heat spell with multiple prostrations. A tailor identified as Hans Setmidt reportedly hanged himself amid the extreme heat. Several victims are expected to die, with two deaths confirmed today.
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Chicago
Hans Setmidt
Mussing Girl Returned to Parents in Everett Case
In Everett Washington on May 17 14 year old Gladys Johnson, who had been missing from home for several days, was found and returned to her parents. She refused to say where she had been but it is believed she slept rough during her disappearance.
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Everett
Wash
Gladys Johnson
Axars
Two Marriage Notices Recorded In Spokane and Hermiston
Two notices list A Rea Movure of Spokane and Elale BR Agnew of Hermiston as marrying Gunder Theriesun and Karn Olsen, both of Hels, with details of the unions appearing in the local marriage records.
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Doenses
A. Rea Movure
Spokane
Elale BR
Agnew
Hermiston
Gunder Theriesun
Karn Olsen
Hels
Stone to press vote on free list bill
Washington May 17 A sharp tilt in the senate finance committee arose as many delegations sought hearings before final action on the farmers free list bill Senator Stone Democrat of Missouri warned the process could drag on a month and vowed to press the measure to a vote in committee rather than let it stall indefinitely
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Stone
Woshington
Senate Finance Committee
Missouri
Diderwrntons Convene at Washington Meeting
A convention of the Southeastern Underwriters association including Maryland to Missouri men met in Washington Bay on May 17 to discuss insurance matters and standards.
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Washington
We Southeastern Underwriters’ Association
Maryland
Waelineton Bay
Dr Cross to Sermo Fight Night at Madison Athletic Club
In New York on July 7, Dr Tenet Cross a noted fighter will headline a tech round bout at the Madison Athletic Club. He aims to knock out Raul and pressure a collection of challengers in a tightly matched card.
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New York
Mac
Tenet Cross
Denters
Avill
Jack Anthem
Madison
Tonlehe
Small trusts may escape restraining ruling doubles prosecutions
Washington May 17 government prosecutions of steel beef bath tub crown glass sugar and electric trusts face upheaval as the ruling requires proving that restraints of trade are unreasonable. Smaller trusts likely to see cases dropped while beef and beer trusts tests the new standard. Standard Oil officials began preparations to meet the terms of the decision ordering dissolution. Attorneys and officials anticipate reorganizing by divisions into producing manufacturing and selling companies. A rehearing request was filed by Amour and ten pickers as to the conspiracy charges and demurrers.
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Washington
Beef Trust
Beer Trust
Kelviet Armour
New York
Standard OW
Morita Hyysenthall
Etter Diumsel
Iito
Tonmufaeturoy
Massachusetts Home Missionary Convention Opens in Thiber
Dwight Hin pastor of Plymouth Church Brooklyn will deliver the principal address as the Massachusetts Home Missionary Convention opens in Thibernill Massachusetts on May 17.
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Intis
Thivernill
Mass
New Well
Dwight Hin
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Pendleton Liquor Fine for Unlicensed Sale
Gere M. Howard, proprietor of the Palace Lodging House in Pendleton, was fined fifty dollars for selling liquor without a license. A witness named Tyler testified he obtained a bottle of beer there on a Sunday, corroborated by others, with circumstantial evidence. The judge noted the offense would not be tolerated, despite Howard's denial of legal counsel and claims of a grudge against him by the chief of police.
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Pendleton
Gere M. Howarndl
Palace Ladging House
Wittess
Tyler
Howard
Denhoyl
Bute Gerahl
Eytite
Aviation duty committee weighs proposed flights for pay
The Fourth of duty committee has heard from two aviators seeking to fly nights over the water din of the republic. One pledges four trips into the atmosphere for 1000 dollars but doubt remains that the sum can secure any binding agreement. The committee continues review of the matter.
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Fourth of Duty
Republic
Illinois Senate Critics MDA CTT Todvw Clash
The Illinois Senate faces strong criticism as lawmakers debate a confrontation involving Edward Tikson, head of a national power company, and alleged entries suggesting Tilden collected about $100,000. The dispute centers on book disclosures and potential corruption linked to Chicago politics.
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Sprinetiehi
Eritteleing Mudie Patfc
Chicago
Labor leader questions impartiality in contempt case bid
May 17 in St. Pauls, Gompers and Morrison of the American Federation comment on Justice Wright selecting a commission to reopen the contempt case. Mitchell says if Wright pursues a suit he should not appoint lawyers tied to the anti labor effort and should name an impartial panel.
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St. Pauis
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation
Justice Wright
Mitchell
Wright
Supreme Court Criticized Over Oil Decision
Henry George Jr declares the Standard Oil ruling echoes pre Civil War bias and grants immunity to trusts. He argues the court writes law for the people and protects capital, while four hundred other trusts face similar restraints. He warned the law will be amended or public pressure will end privileges for trusts.
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Henry George
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Henry George, Jr
Fred Stott
Justice Harlan
Pitaex
Almil
Hunt for Treasure in Southern Seas Sails from Los Angeles
Los Angeles on May 17 reports the steam schooner Eureka will depart this afternoon with a 16 man crew led by Captain Hartly. Destination announced as Amapala Honduras, but reports say the voyage may proceed to Salvador in search of treasure.
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Los Angeles
Eureka
Hartly
Amapala
Honduras
Salvador
Mill men agree to Saturday closing in Northwest region
Seattle May 17 mill workers in Washington and Oregon testified they are not violating any law by combining to curb overproduction and have agreed to Saturday closing as a measure to cut output. Steps are being taken to raise prices.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Aviator killed in I car crash over Los Angeles
Adilfson Marthe, 25, an amateur aviator, died instantly when a plane dropped from about 200 feet during a descent over Los Angeles. His sister Anni witnessed the fatal incident as the aircraft became uncontrollable and fell from the sky.
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Tae Angeles
Mir
Adilfson Marthe
Anni
Phelps Overrules Bailey's Demurrer in Oregon Case
Circuit court session sees Judge G W Phelps overrule the demurrer by I G W Bailey for the defendants in State of Oregon v Hendricks et al. with an answer due Monday. The ruling, based on sufficiency, sets the case for trial at the approaching term. many members of the local bar attend as docket calls proceed and several actions are dismissed by order of the court.
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G. W. Phelps
Ig. W. Bailey
State of Oregon
Hendricks Cp Nt
Wemuch
Monty Moniter
County School Board Named in Umatilla County
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles appoints a four member County School Board to hire supervisors, set rules, and oversee rural schools under a new law. The board includes Colonel H. G. Newport, J. B. Saylor, Manuel Friedly, and Thomas Jaques, with two Republicans and two Democrats, serving without pay but with travel expense allowances.
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Litle
Welles
Frank K. Welles
Umatilla County
H. G. Newport
Hermiston
J.B. Saylor
Ferndale
Manuel Friedly
North Cold Springs
Thomas Jaques
Pilot Rock
Educaional Board
Umatilla
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