John McCourt Writes Again Rights Adjudicated By Supreme Court
United States Attorney John McCourt protests editorial on Indian water rights at Umatilla reservation. He states federal law supports Indians using water for beneficial purposes on allotted lands and warns against interference. McCourt notes Oregon courts restrict rights of white contract holders and asserts government will litigate when necessary.
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U. 8S
Portland
Ore
East Oregonian
Umatilla
Supreme Court of the
United States
Uma- Ulli Reservation
State of
Oregon
Fate of
Oregonian
John Avcourt
Go es to kill a family is shot Beers held after shooting
Wallakla, Wash. Nov 10 Warned by Mrs Ar Vine that her husband Hol Arvin was en route to the home of his son in law Trobert Tears to shoot the family. Beers, Robert Beers brother, waited with a shotgun and fatally wounded Arvin by firing five shots into his body when he arrived at the Beers home. Beers is under arrest. Arvin’s family says Beers cannot be blamed for the shooting.
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Beers
Arvin
Train Derailment After Brower Rockslide Near Helena
A rockslide at Brower thirty miles east of Helena derailed Northern Pacific passenger train No. 6. The engine overturned and engineer Marotha Morse of Helena was badly scalded likely to die. Four cars left the track but no passengers were injured.
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Helena
Mont
Brower
Northern Pacific
Marotha Morse
First anniversary of Washington woman suffrage celebrated
Seattle November 10 marks the first anniversary of women’s enfranchisement in Washington with a banquet for women at the Commercial club. Attendees will include women from four other enfranchised states.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Commercial Club
Reduction of Rates Held Up by Court Injunction
Washington Nov 10 The commerce court again blocked a freight rate cut for western states delaying an Interstate Commerce Commission order. Railroads sought the injunction against the commission, also halting related short haul and back haul actions. Rep Sims of Tennessee plans to introduce a bill to abolish the commerce court, arguing clash with the commission nullifies efforts over years. The fight began a decade ago in Spokane with the court’s injunction yesterday, and the commission may appeal to the Supreme Court to test the court’s powers.
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Washington
Commerce Court of the United States
Intermountain
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Sims
Tennessee
Commission
House
Bpokane
Sime Asys
United States Supreme Court
Two Men Die In Frisco Dry Dock Explosion
In Hunters Point dry dock San Francisco four men were present when a gas explosion in an exhaust tunnel ripped through the area. William Renogan and Von Aucken were killed. Manuel Peveras and John Hubacher were injured. The Mina Bren steamer was alongside as water was drained from the dock.
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San Francisco
Hunters’ Point
William Renogan
von Auckén
John Hubacher
Manuel Peveras
Mina Bren
Pe Veras
Hulubacher
Madero to Usurp Powers of Dictator Rumors Rise
Mexico City reports indicate President Madero and cabinet may move to seize full control of the republic as opposition voices cry dictatorship. The treasury reportedly holds only $8 million while Congress approved an $80.6 million budget.
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Mexico City
Madero
Cnngress
New York Scavengers Strike Halts City Garbage Service
New York reports five thousand strikers, each guarded by a watchman, paralyzing night collection. City faces uncollected garbage in residential areas and rising disorder as legal action looms against the city.
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New York
Cannon Rules Out Presidency as Too Old
New York on November 10 Uncle Joe Cannon declared he is too old for the presidency when asked today. He said he does not feel biy seventy five years but the people know it and do not want any old ones. He expressed expectation to live to one hundred years and stated he sailed today for Panama.
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New York
Joe Cannon
Panama
Independent tobacco interests oppose plan approval court ruling
Strenuous protests were voiced at a New York meeting of independent tobacco interests against the U S court action approving the tobacco trust reorganization plan. Resolutions appeal to President Taft urging ultimate Supreme Court review were carried, with independents signaling further action to challenge the approval.
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New York
United States Court
Tobacco Trust
Independent Tobacco Interests
Taft
Supreme Court
Reservation irrigation would not hurt their land
Stanfield residents praise irrigation rights for Umatilla river water for Indian allotments. They argue seepage favors local lands, support Pendleton area benefits, and urge Pendleton Commercial Club to back development of the lands between Stanfield and Pendleton.
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Stanfield
East Oregonian
Inst
Umatilla River
West End
Umatilla
Here
Pendleton
Milton
Freewater
Hermiston
Veniremen Fret Over New Ailments in McNamara Trial
Los Angeles November 10 court scenes showed an epidemic of excuses as veniremen qualified for juror duty in the McNamara trial. Judge Bordwell denounced wealthy manufacturers seeking to dodge service while Birkel defended his business ties saying many men come to him for instructions. The court rejected business excuses and both sides passed A Grobling, a 71 year old Civil War veteran, with no opinion.
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Los Angeles
McNamara
Sexton
Bordwell
Birkel
A. Grobling
Suspect Murderess of Death by Her Own Action
Police to inspect the hospital ward of the county jail where Mrs. Vermilya lies ill. They suspect she attempted self poisoning as part of a larger case. Details remain scarce as authorities review the scene and prior allegations. Pete Murray arrives from Adams this morning to assist local inquiries.
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Chicago
Navy
Vermilya
Suspected Bad Check Man Jailed in Pendleton
Robert Elmer, a young man, was jailed after allegedly passing two bad checks for ten dollars each on Fred Schnelter and Moses, proprietors of the Office Saloon and Workingmen's Clothing Store. Banks reported the fraud this morning. Officer Charles Myers arrested him on Garden Street. Elmer did not deny the accusation and said he planned to fix the matter today.
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Pendleton
Robert Elmer
Elmer
Fred Schnelter
Ts Moses
Workingmen's Clothing
First National Bank
American National
Charles Myers
Garden Street
Europe Seeks Halt to War in Tripoli
London reports European chancelleries in uproar over Italian atrocities in Tripoli and rising agitation to push Italy to seek peace with the Turks. Several chancelleries have pressed Italy to end the campaign quickly. Gale Wiley of Echo visited the city yesterday.
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London
Tripoli
Italy
Tialy
Gale Wiley
Echo
Straw election for mayor closes at noon Saturday
East Oregonian hosts a straw vote on the mayoral race with ballots cast mainly in person. Voting ends at noon tomorrow and the count is set for 1 pm with results to be announced by bulletin and in Saturday’s paper.
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East Oregonian
Pendleton
Anti foreign war feared in Peking conflict
Shanghai reports warn of a grave anti foreign outbreak as rebels threaten to sword any opposing force. Foreigners fear intervention as rebellious forces press toward Tianjin and Peking under General Chang, accusing treaty port powers of partiality and vowing harsh reprisals.
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Shanghai
Tien Tin
Chang
Peking
Outbreak fears prompt legation fund issue in Pekin
Legation guards report funds allocated today as anti foreign unrest spreads. A similar uprising is feared in Tien Tsin. Pekin Kalgan railroad service was halted, cutting off potential escape routes for the imperial family if they have not already fled.
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Legation Guard
Pekin
Legation
Tien Tsin
Pekin-Kalgan
Grave fears for Chinese baby ruler in rebellion
Toklo November 10 reports grave fears for the safety of the Chinese baby ruler as the Pekin Korean railroad is abandoned. If he remains in Peking, it is feared his wife will be sacrificed during the looming rebel attack on the capital.
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Japan
Toklo
Peking
New Mexico Election Complexion Shifts After Returns
Santa Fe November 10 reports show shifts in the political complexion after Tuesday's election. Republicans concede Democrat McDonald won the governorship but question the lieutenant governor's race and assert strong claims for the rest of the ticket.
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Santa Fe
N. M
McDonald
Harvester Trust Plans Voluntary Reorganization
Washington Nov 10 The International Harvester company will reorganize voluntarily after General Counsel Bancroft and Assistant Attorney General Fowler conferred with the Justice Department. Officials believe there is sufficient evidence for an equity suit but favor a voluntary restructuring.
Man Loses Voice After Scare With Police in Chicago
James Ryan, accosted by a uniformed officer late at night, was so frightened that he momentarily lost his speech. He was detained for hours as officers questioned him, and his voice later returned after treatment. Doctors attributed aphasia to fright.
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Prigitt
Chicigeo
James Ryan
Ryan
Tyan
Progressive Republicans Push Presidential Primary Nationwide
Willie Hower, chair of the Progressive Republican campaign committee, mails letters to all governors urging preelection primaries. He cites Chicago conference resolutions demanding a direct presidential preference primary in each state, similar to Oregon.
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Uracs
Washington
Possibfea
Willie Hower
Chicago
Oregon
Death Follows Saloon Fight at Great Gallon Saloon
Wealthy rancher George Vlalanck is dead after a saloon brawl near Collins, 35 miles north of town. Sheriff seeks John Dickenson, a neighboring farmer, on murder charges. Vlalanck’s body found roadside after a fight at the Oasis saloon where Dickenson allegedly struck him, then kicked him. Weick wandered home on horseback and died from injuries.
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Great Gall4
Mont
George Vulanck
Collins
Here
John Dickenson
Vlanck
Dickenson
Oasie
Dickinson
Weick
Snowbound Northwest Farmers Benefit From Early Blanket
Portland dispatch reports a historic first heavy early season snow across the Pacific Northwest with four inch covers in the city and heavier loads in mountains and eastern regions. Sheep in grazing districts face cold losses but graingrowers gain moisture and insulation for upcoming seeding. ranchers prepare hay shipments and expect more snow tonight though ground may recover if melts.
Taft Grants Ninety Day Reprieve In Murderess Case
Suwanee Tennessee reports President Taft granted a ninety day reprieve to Flattie Lomax, a murderess sentenced to death in the District of Columbia for killing her husband. The delay spares her immediate execution and follows a public plea campaign. President Taft’s visit to the University of the South is noted, linking to Major Butt and former Secretary Dickinson.
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Suwanee
Tenn
District of Columbia
Surreaty
Lincoln
Tollay
University of the South
Major Butt
Dickinson
Woman Sues for Divorce After Cruel Treatment in 1903 Marriage
Allewes Thusband Dirate Eva Speer files for divorce from Tom Speer in Freewater alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since marriage in 1903. She cites persistent curses, explosions of rage, and recent threats to kill. James P. Neal of Freewater represents her.
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Allewes
Dirate
Eva Speer
Tom Speer
Freewater
Biles
James PP. Neal
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