Lieutenant Governor O'Hara Cleared of Immorality Charges
Springfield Ohio May 21 Lieutenant Governor O'Hara is officially cleared of all suspicion of immorality based on an affidavit from Mrs Maude Robinson. The Ettelson committee censured the white slavery and starvation wage committee for its investigative methods and Davis was censured for pressuring witnesses. The report urged contempt charges against future interference with O Hara's work and noted harsh treatment of Springfield witnesses.
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O'Hara
Mrs. Robinson
Springfield
Ohio
Maude Robinson
Senate Committee
Ettelson
Samuel Davis
Robinson
Davis
Ettelson Committee
Senate
Vies Probera
Tokyo Becomes Focus of U S Japan Negotiations
Washington reports a shift in attention to Tokio as talks over California World legislation continue. The United States seeks a friendly, satisfactory solution while Japan evaluates conditions through diplomats, with California visitors Ebara and Hattori aiding mutual understanding.
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Washington
United States
Japan
California
Tokio
Desterday
Blainchard
Hrvan
Viscount Chindi
Ebara
Hattori
Emancipation Proclamation Offers Vacuum Deal
The East Oregonian promotes a limited time offer enabling subscribers to obtain Jaeger vacuum cleaners at less than half price through a factory-price loaner plan of 4.86. Non-subscribers can also join by subscribing for four months by carrier or six months by mail. George Zain of Jaeger Manufacturing Co. is in Pendleton to explain the operation, with demonstrations at homes. The unit, retailing at 10, can be purchased for a savings of 6.16 under this advertising arrangement.
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Esat Oregoniin
East Oregonian
Oregonian
George Zain
Jaeger Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Pendleton
Found Guilty of Threatening Wilson in NJ Case
Saeley Davenport and Jacob Dunn of Wharton New Jersey were convicted by a federal grand jury for sending threatening letters to president elect Woodrow Wilson. The notes demanded 1000 and 5000 dollars and warned of death if unpaid. Tests described a $5600 demand and a threat to shoot the president elect, with instructions about where to place the money.
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Newark
Saeley Davenport
Jacob Dunn
Mountain Womehoppers
Wharton
N. J
Federal Grand Jury
Woodrow Wilson
Ledgewood
MekKinney
Bomb damages royal observatory in Edinburgh incident
Edinburgh May 21 a bomb suspected to be planted by militants damaged the royal observatory on the second floor tearing a hole through but causing no other major harm aside from ruined delicate instruments and minor structural effects.
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Edinburgh
Royal Observatory
Republicans Will Offer Amendments to Tariff Bill
Washington May 21 Republicans will push amendments to almost every item in the Underwood tariff bill. Senator Penrose said every minority member would have amendments to propose. He said there was no concerted delay plan, but many amendments to the schedule are expected. Senator Smoot also said numerous referrals would be demanded.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Sensator Smoot
Reitman Glad to Leave San Diego
Ben Reltmann, manager for Emma Goldman, announced they would leave San Diego after a mob scene. He said the crowd was keyed up and some were passing around $20 billion bars while others urged drinking. Goldman hoped for a future visit, but Reitman preferred not to return.
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Los Angeles
Ben Reltmann
Emma Goldman
San Diego
Reltman
Nla
Reitman
Sin Mego
Fimoma Goldman
Breen Details Dynamite Plan At Conference
Witness Walter Whitney testified on dynamite handling and ruled the explosives found in Lawrence were 75 percent dynamite before the court. Breen said Atteaux discussed using dynamite to scare strikers, arranged meetings, and that Pittman supplied the dynamite package later carried to Lawrence by Collins. He claimed Atteaux paid him and sought further aid, while Cross examiner argued lack of criminal intent.
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Breen
Atteaux
Ruston
Walter Whitney
Trmal
William Wood
Frederick Attems
Dennis Collins
Lawrence
Whitney
John Breen
Ernest Pittman
Pittman
Rice
Collins
Rooney
Pelletire
Coakley
Elopement Amid Divorce Sparks Train Escape in Starfield
Starfield Oregon May 21 special correspondence recounts a dramatic case as a man reunites with his former wife, who elopes with John Atterbury of Weiser. After the departure, Atterbury returns to find his wife missing, the couple reportedly wed three weeks prior, with two small children involved. Threats of retribution accompany the domestic disruption as details unfold.
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Starfield
Ore
John Atterbury
Weiser
Thaho
No 3
Atterbury
Khe
Feault
Cuban President Inaugurated Amid Patriotism in Havana
Havana May 21 General Mario Menocal was inaugurated as the third president of the Cuban republic in the historic palace of the Spanish captain general. A brilliant American mission attended the ceremony. Festivities erupted with illumination as Menocal was escorted to the palace by rurales and cavalry and greeted on the balcony by General Jose Miguel Gomez and cabinet members before a vast crowd.
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Havana
Mario Menocal
Menocal
Jose Miguel Gomez
Gomez
Business men meet to discuss relations
One hundred bankers merchants manufacturers and men of affairs from Pittabure came to Zanesville to discuss closer business relations between the two cities. They plan to visit New Lexington and Lancaster and then several other Ohio and West Virginia municipalities before returning to Pittsburg on May 24.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Pittabure
New Lexington
Lancaster
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Idaho Wool Prices Hold Steady Across Markets
Idaho wool buyers report firm prices despite tariff concerns as six clips sold at Mountain Home ranging from 1¾ to 15¾ cents. Buyers predict a cautious opening across eastern Oregon towns with tours planned for Pilot Rock Echo and Hepner.
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Umatilla
Mountain Home
Idaho
Copeman
Pilit Thick
Pilot Rock
Echo
Heppner
King and Queen Arrive in Germany for Royal Wedding
Berlin May 21 The king and queen of England arrived at Potsdam to attend the marriage of Princess Victoria Louise. They were escorted to the palace by a strong cavalry guard and military setup indicating ceremonial importance.
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Berlin
England
Potsdam
Victoria Louise
Flagler's Body Lies in State at Nautilus Cottage
In Palm Beach Florida on May 21 the body of Henry Flagler lies in state at a Nautilus cottage from 2 to 6 PM drawing hundreds honoring the railroad builder who contributed greatly to Florida. Tonight the body will be moved to St Augustine to rest beside his daughter in the family mausoleum.
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Palm Beach
Florida
Henry Flagler
St. Augustine
Senate panel to study Kern resolution in West Virginia
Washington May 21 The senate labor committee named Senators Bomb Swanson and Shields as a subcommittee to consider the Kern resolution demanding an investigation of the situation in the coalfields of West Virginia They are expected to report favorables
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Senators Bomb
Swanson and Shields
Kern
Confields
West Virginia
Bake Directors Move to Strengthen The Diegers
Paker Ore May 21 The directors of the baseball team met to discuss strengthening the club. They aim to fill weak positions by engaging several players and expect action from negotiations within one or two days.
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Paker
Ore
Congress approves hundred million loan for Huerta government
Mexico City May 21 Congress has sanctioned the proposed hundred million dollar loan to be negotiated by the Huerta government at six per cent. A guarantees of 36 per cent of the Mexican customs receipts to pay the loan was agreed to. The entire amount of these duties will go to French bankers who are being approached for the accommodation.
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Mexico City
Congress
Huerta
Strike of Electrical Men in California to be Settled Soon
San Francisco May 21 officials of the San Francisco Labor council announced a settlement of the strike by arbitration with Pacific Gas and Electric. A meeting of strike committees across the territory was called for this afternoon to decide the procedure, though the proposition to be considered was not disclosed. The strike is affecting many cities in California.
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California
San Francisco
California Light and Power Council
Pacific
Cers
Fight and Power Council
Australian meat sells at lower price than here
San Francisco May 21 Australian frozen meat has come to stay and the public is eager for meat priced lower than American meat by about 20 percent. Local retail dealers report consumers preferring Australian porter house at 20 to 25 cents a pound and other cuts similar. The steamer Sonoma arrives tomorrow with 129,000 pounds of Australian meat.
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San Francisvs
Senior Class Day and Commencement Plans Revealed
With final exams finished today the nine months of high school work conclude. Tomorrow at 2 pm the senior class will hold its class day exercises in the high school auditorium followed by a building tour. Friday night features the regular commencement program with Dr. Joseph Shafer of the University of Oregon delivering the address and diplomas presented by Chairman W E Brock.
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Joseph Shafer
University of Oregon
W. E. Brock
Japanese Dismissed as Possible Spies From Clubs
Ten Japanese discharged from Army and Navy Club and United Services Club in New York May 31 on suspicion of listening too attentively to conversations. Officials say they were dismissed for unsatisfactory work, not for espionage, with no replacements immediately named.
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Army and Navy Club
United Service Club
New York
United Services Club
Army and Navy
Whitla Kidnapers Seek Pardon in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 21 The Billy Whitla kidnapping case, four years old, prompted life sentences in several states. Helen Boyle seeks clemency before the state pardon board, claiming the so called police record was a frame-up. Her husband James Boyle has a life term. Attorney Fred E Reese presented affidavits from Boyle's supporters asserting she was with her Chicago family during the five year period and did not leave until thirteen months before the kidnapping.
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Harrisburg
Billy” Whitla
Helen Boyle
Pennsylvania State Pardon Board
Pennsylvania
James Boyle
Fred E. Reese
Boyles
Whitla
Cleveland
Hoogle
Gilbert B. Perkins
Perkins Detective Agency
Perkins
Leavenworth
Reese
Helen Hoyle
Chicago
William McDermott
Billy Whith
Senators Fear Payne Schedules May Be Slashed Further
Washington dispatch reports California senators and congressmen anticipate further cuts to citrus duties as the Underwood tariff moves, with whispers that lemons could reach the free list. Senate finance committee members say the chamber faces pressure to yield lower duties to satisfy the Democratic administration, potentially exceeding House cuts.
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Washington
California
House
Senate
Lorimer Seeks Return to Senate Campaign
Chicago May 21 Ex senator Lorimer plans a campaign within a month to seek election at the Republican primaries after his expulsion from the Senate about four years ago. Frederick Steele 62 Pomona Col left a note and killed himself by shooting beneath a walnut tree in Minards Life.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Senate
Pomona
Col
Frederick Steele
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