Manila Fleet Ready To Fight In Far East Crisis
Manila reports the Philippine squadron is coal ed provisioned and mobilized to China to protect Americans. Marines prepare to leave Cavite and Olangopo battalions ready for action. Officials fear Japan may press in China as financial strains spark a broader conflict with the United States. Some officers warn Americans will wake too late to prepare for war.
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Philippines
United States
America
Manila
China
Cavite
Olangopo
Japan
San Francisco
Ielands
Murderer Louis Hirsch Ends Case in Desperate Act
In Little Rock a mob verdict is overturned when Louis Hirsch kills a negro juror and then tests before the coroner’s jury. Facing insufficient evidence in the Sam Haywood case, Hirsch draws a revolver, shoots the juror, and then fires into the air before turning the weapon on himself, ending the scene.
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Tittle Rock
Ark
Louis Hirsch
Farmer
Hirsch
Sam Haywood
Haywood
Man dies after shooting during home break-in in Puyallup
Puyallup Wash Nov 7 Elmer Rhodes shot in the head by his cousin while attempting to break into his own home He is not expected to live a bullet remained in his brain Rhodes had trouble with his wife and was warned to stay away but returned to the home.
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Puyallup
Wash
Elmer Rhodes
Rhodes
Mine Explosion Kills Nine Men in Tennessee Coal Mine
Birmingham Alabama November 17 An explosion today in the Tennessee Coal Company mine killed six bodies recovered and rescuers fear entombed men will die before reaching them.
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Birmingham
Tennessee Ogal Company
German Paper Attacks Emperor Over Secret Payment Claim
Berlin reports Die Welt Am Abendung publishes an exclusive claim that the German government paid 50000 dollars to Century Magazine to suppress an interview with the Kaiser. The article alleges taxpayer funds may have financed the hush money and savages the emperor in strong terms.
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Berlin
Die Welt Am Amentig
Century Magazine
Kiliser
Four Boys Missing After Bay Boat Capsize
San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 11. Police failed to locate the four boys reported lost on the bay since yesterday. It is believed the boat they rode in capsized and the boys may have drowned.
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San Franecisco
Calif
Racer Emil Strickler Killed in 34 Hour World Record Crash
In Birmingham on November 17 Emil Strickler died while attempting a 34 hour continuous auto drive. His Renault crashed after the vehicle was smashed beyond recognition, ending the effort to break the world record.
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Birmingham
Ala
Emil Strickler
Renault
Abruzzi Elkins engagement report reportedly broken
From Rome a central news agency dispatch confirms Abruzzi cabled Katherine Elkins breaking their engagement and releasing her from her promise to wed. The Rome report cites the official confirmation of the split.
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London
Rome Today
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Revenue Cutter Thetis Detained by Northern Storm
Reports from Kumert indicate the revenue cutter Thetis is held in northern waters by a storm. Several official staff members are under scrutiny, with an investigation demanded from Washington. Friction among officers is noted, including discipline for Captain Henderson and alleged mistreatment of Lt. Hays.
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Chaine
Washington
Renile
Wash
Thetis
Is Storm
The
Rem
Carter
Miller
Hendersn
Hays
Uleo Pprest
Majority of House Pledged to Women’s Suffrage Bill
London Nov 2 A poll of the House of Commons shows 420 of 676 members have pledged support for the pending women’s suffrage bill. If brought to a final vote, powerful influences are keeping the bill in committee.
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London
House of Commons
Womin
Embersing cashier wrecks Kentucky bank case unfolds
Monticello Kentucky November 17 The Citizens National Bank closed today. Cashier Charles W McCormack or McCormahy faced arrest in connection with the suspension and authorities pursue assistant cashier B H Winfrey. Shortage estimated at 22000 with deposits around 80000.
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Monticello
Clifeetia
National Wink
Chehler Charles W. McCormahey
BH. R. Winfrey
New Telephone Company Organized in Pendleton Area
Articles of incorporation for Interstate Telephony with $100,000 capital were filed with County Clerk Saling. Founders include W. T. Kirk, M. J. Ready, and T. B. McGinitie, who will oversee operations as the Pilot Rock line expands to rural southern Umatilla County. The firm aims to control the county’s telephone business and extend services regionwide.
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Cap
Pendleton Tife
T. B. McGinitie
Pilot Rock
McGinitie
Wirkman
Prwes‘dent
Ready
Swafford
Seattle
Wich
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Forged Deed Bank Earns A Chicago Justice Sentence
Chicago trader Peter Van Vils singen confessed to obtaining more than 700000 through forged deeds and notes. He described a unique forgery method using a plate glass desk top lit from beneath to trace signatures. He pleaded for speedy punishment and received an indeterminate term up to 46 years in prison.
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Chicago
Peter van Vilssingen
Washington Site
van Vilseingen
van Vijssingen
van Vilevingen
Ehy
Jessie Roosevelt Lend
Tooxe- Wil
Wilton Roosevelt
Fire destroys Cheaptown hotel in Sumpter Valley town
A Sunday morning blaze in Austin at the Sumpter Valley terminus wiped out Cheaptown village, destroying the hotel, meat market, saloon and post office while the Antin house survived. Prior two weeks saw several attempted arsons thwarted by early detection.
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Austin
In- Wi
Niyelfest Center
Sunde
Cheaptown
Ausi
Cosgrove Improving After Illness in Paso Robles
Governor elect Cosgrove of Washington shows rapid improvement in Paso Robles California. He is able to walk today and Dr Keylor has gone home after attending him.
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Cosgrove
Paso Robles
Calif
Washington, Lo
Keylor
Laborer Frank Palmer Killed in Montana Construction Camp
A laborer named Frank Palmer aged about 40, employed by Rosser Whit taker, was instantly killed Friday at a construction camp near Bonita Montana. He was shovelling when a fall of earth buried him. he had worked at the camp only two weeks and no relatives are known.
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Frank Palmer
Rosser & Whittaker
Bonita
Mont
Palmer
Trial of James Taylor in Victoria for attempted murder
Mrs. Taylor testified that years ago James Taylor abducted their infant, crushed the skull, and burned the body. He faces murder charges as the trial proceeds in Victoria British Columbia.
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James Taylor
Victoria
B. C
Ruef Trial Opens Amid Guarded Court and Crowds
In San Francisco on November 17 the Ruef trial resumed with a military scene as Ruef rode in a patrol wagon guarded by detectives and mounted police. All entrants to the court were searched while Attorney Dogler moved for venue change. The Citizens League of Justice issued a call for help, pledging financial moral and physical support to back an honest press and law and order.
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Citcus
League of Justice
Sags Henney
San Francisco
Ruef
Woure
Dogler
Dozier
Citizens’ League of Justice
Doctor reports He ney recovery and delayed duties
In San Francisco on November 17 the doctor says He ney has had four restful nights and is much better. He will likely take three weeks to fully recover and five to resume duties. The affidavit mirrors yesterday’s, noting Ruelle was in danger and had to be driven to court under officer protection.
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San Francisco
Heney
Ruelle
Balloon note found as balloon hovers near Cajon Pass
Nov 17 report places the United States balloon 45 miles east with favorable winds toward Cajon pass and Sierra Madre ranges. San Bernardino note mentions 10,000 feet altitude. North wind observed, unclear pursuit progress.
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Les
United States
Here
Cajon Pass
Sierra Madre Mountain
Mojave Desert
San Bernardino
Herman Biller Hanged Date Set for December 11
In Chicago Judge Barnes fixed December 11 for the execution of Herman Biller, convicted of poisoning the Vizall family. Biller proclaimed his innocence in court, vowing before God that he did not deserve death, as Pillek was assisted from the room and a Black murderer will share the gallows.
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Chicago
Herman Biller
Vizall
American body guards formed for President Cebrera
A squadron of rough riders is being organized near Tacoma by a Guatemalan army officer to guard President Cebrera. The guards offered 100 dollars a month in gold, with some Americans among them. Secrecy is kept amid fears of possible U S interference.
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Tacoma
Wash
Rough Riders
Cebrera
United States
Pendleton High Girls Boost Week-Long Willamette Trip
Pendleton High School girls basketball team announces a week long trip through the Willamette valley with interclass games and future exhibitions. Seniors and juniors prepare for a marquee match tomorrow evening as roster talks continue. Major future dates include games with Academy at Pendleton, Walla Walla, Hood River, Vancouver, Portland, Salem, La Grande, and Walla Walla return. Claussen's furniture store in Walla Walla faced a Saturday fire causing about eight thousand dollars in damages.
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Willamette Valley
Miny Cortestants
Pendleton High School
Wilhamette Valley
Gertrude Jordan
Lucile Rader Nona Johnson
Grace Bean Eunice Vorel
Laira McKee Ditsy McPhersons
Hagel Rader Ruth Gibson
Haxel
Academy
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Hood River
Vancouver
Porthand
Salem
la Grande
Beker City
Claussen
Slames
Dusty streets spark wind fueled complaints on Main and Court
Citizens complained as wind swept Main and Court streets leaving dust clouds. The street sweeper was out of service for two days, delays in sprinkler activity were noted, and witnesses reported no watering trucks for several hours with dust swirling around awnings and sidewalks.
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Main
Court
Montgomery
Antelope Man Fined $100 For Sunday Liquor Violation
F. W. Silvertooth of Antelope was fined $100 in circuit court Saturday by Judge W. L. Bradshaw for violating the local option law. Indicted on two counts, one case was dismissed. he pled guilty to the remaining charge, paid the fine, and was released.
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F. W. Silvertooth
W. L. Bradshaw
Dalles Chronicle
Williamson pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
George Williamson admitted guilt in Judge FitzGerald's court after a family row that alarmed the neighborhood and ended with police arrest. He was fined twenty dollars. The wife, once Mrs. Price, is the divorced wife of Adams butcher who sparked gun play rumors last summer in Pendleton.
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Polce
Hini
George Williamson
FitzGerald
Price
Adams Butcher
Pendleton
Lndy
Kaiser capitulates in interview with Von Buelow
In Kiel the Kaiser agreed to remain in office and limit his direct meddling as Von Buelow urges restraint. He called the talk the bitterest hour of his career, saying criticism was hostile as the Potsdam conference signaled a possible end to the empire’s crisis. It remains unclear if a manifesto restricting his powers will be issued.
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Wilhelm
Kaiser
Kiel
Germany
von Buelow
Ft le
Potsdam
Pendleton and Walla Walla to Play Spokane Series
Manager Leroy Crowell of South Central high school plans a Spokane season with Walla Walla high school and Pendleton academy fives. Most games will be at home in Spokane gymnasiums as the school shifts from yearly trips to a home schedule. Crowell aims to avoid long-distance trips, except for one game against Walla Walla high school.
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Leroy Crowell
South Central High School
Walla Walla High School
Pendleton, Orteen, Academy
Spokane
Spokane Chronicle
Crowell
Toms
Walla Walla Bich School
Pendleton Academy
Ladies Gym Class Schedule Change
The ladies gym class will meet tonight at 7520 under Director Alien. Entries are requested. The class will now be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with the young men's class moved to Monday, Sunday and Friday evenings.
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Alien
Sister's Jaw Threat Ends in Serious Injury
The son of Al Gerber near Yacol fatally injures his younger sister with an axe while cutting kindling. The 3 year old girl suffered a deep jaw wound, received 11 stitches, and will bear lifelong facial scars.
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al Gerber
Yacol
Helena widow of past G A R commander dies after apoplexy
Mrs Frank and Sterling of Helena Montana widow of the former state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic collapsed with apoplexy while shopping Saturday in Helena and died in a shop.
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Frank & Sterling
Helena, Mont
G. A. RK
Helena
R and N pays 510000 monthly to Pendleton workers
Pay day for U A and N employees at Pendleton offices includes about 2000 workers receiving roughly 200 dollars monthly for locomotive crews and engineers with overtime boosting some salaries. Five passenger crews, bridge carpenters, and various shop forces are paid here contributing to local business activity.
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Quinlan
Umatilla Central
Pendleton
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Frisco
SECON
Tim
Artoea
Chancellor von Buelow
Central High School
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