Wilson Investigates Executions of Federals After Juarez Capture
Washington reports deny rumors of Lind leaving Vera Cruz or Canada returning to Mexico City. President Wilson insists diplomacy may solve Mexico problem and that claims of Huerta officials ousted and internal cash cuts are not government affairs. Investigations focus on rumors of executions by Villa at Juan and potential impact on negotiations with General Cerango.
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Cerang
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Calumet
Knight
Southern Pacific
Strike Near End At Southern Pacific
A settlement in the Athiatte Division strike was reported from Houston with union officials guiding the meeting between division leaders and the trainmen committee. Federal mediation officials said the Southern Pacific workers between El Paso and New Orleans agreed to return to work immediately while negotiations continue and arbitration options were to be explored later today. Witness T. D. Taylor from Canyon City testified against horse thieves J B Jingles Dan Caldon James Clark Lester Goff and Monrad Fix as J A Fee assisted in the prosecution.
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Monrad Fix
J. A. Fee
Copper mine strikers clash as seven wounded near Quincy
Calumet Mich Nov 17 Copper mine strikers and imported women engaged in a desperate battle near Quincy today seven men on both sides were wounded some probably fatally. The fighting was still in progress this afternoon.
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Quincy
Rail wreck destroys coal chutes at Umatilla
At Umatilla Oregon on November 17 a coal chute derailment destroyed half of a 20 bin chute system. One laborer was killed as a loaded coal car toppled a trestle and crushed him. Three others escaped injury on the incline while debris burned. Officials, including Dressel Jackson and Gruto, oversee wreckage clearing.
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Ore
Armatilla
Sanintos
Dressel
Well Known Woman Dies Sudden ly of Apoplexy
Ella Cunningham a well known resident of Pendleton died after a sudden apoplexy while preparing to leave for Goldendale with her mother and sister. The 1856 Beloit, Wisconsin native had lived in Pendleton about a year after moving from Waltsburg. Funeral services were held at 601 Post Street with Rev Tolbert F Weaver officiating. she is survived by four children Clark Grover Gladys Walter and Mary Demure and two sisters Mrs Sophia Wilcoxson and Mrs Emma Huebdler.
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Familly
Post Street
Tolbert F. Weaver
The
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Gladys
This City
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Tillamook, & Titer
Mary Demure
Aiters
Sophia Wilcoxson
Emma Huebdler
Debt judgments involve local merchants and a cash market
Two sills for collection were slid today through Haley and Hales. The Monarch Hardware and Furniture Co. is suing J. and Lima for 125 dollars, alleged to be due on a note and 80.05 on account. The Pendleton Cash Market sues W. P. Benedict for 820 dollars on allowed debts to plaintiff H. H Weesell and B. W. MetComas.
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Haley & Hales
Monarch Hardware & Furniture Co
Iasting J. & Lima
Pendleton
W. P. Benedict
H. H W. Weesell
B. W. MetComas
Roy Tries Death by Action Sent to School
Portland Ore November 17. Vernon Frimick 13 attempted suicide after his parents sent him to school. A bullet wounded his forehead, leaving a minor scalp wound and prompting questions about his guardians’ decision.
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Textile mill firemen strike in Lawrence Masa
LAWRENCE Masa Nov. 17 The firemen employed in local textile mills struck today. There are but 450 of them but should they stay out long the mills will have to close throwing 36 000 operatives out of work.
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Knights of Columbus Initiate Large Glass Assembly
Pendleton Council No. 1678 of the Knights of Columbus held its annual initiation with 159 visiting members. Forty seven initiates from across the county were admitted in the Meese hall with ceremonies by diverse councils. A banquet followed with orchestra, solos, duets and a table toast list of clergy and officials. A glass bottle blowing machine from Germany touted at 2000 bottles per hour is noted.
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Juarez Falls to Villa as Mayor Chooses Officials
General Villa maintains order in Juarez after the city’s capture from federal forces. He appoints municipal officials with Joe Velarde as mayor, opens the port for imports, and plans a renewed attack on Chihuahua city. Reports say eight more prisoners may have been executed, including high-ranking federals, with some prisoners said to be digging graves for the dead.
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Chihuahua City
Unclear reader fragment covers war, strikes, and local notices
General Villa alleged wholesale executions prompt Wilson inquiry. Strikes clash at Calumet. Southern Pacific strike ends. A Columbia man receives 200 years. A wreck near Umatilla causes one death and three escapes. Local officials discuss county valuation protests. University of Oregon extension work starts this week. Pendleton to host Walla Walla event. Measles affects nearly all pupils in a country school.
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Water Commission Responds to Best Charge in Candid Defense
Members of the water commission defend payments to engineer Frank C. Kelsay, arguing extra surveys and services were necessary as plans shifted from a pressure pipe to a cement gravity line. They deny paying consultant Elliot extra and describe Thorn Hollow work as cost-saving, with qualified supervision. They admit some expenses but insist procedures and pricing reflect common practice and necessity.
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de Clive
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Indian given twenty years for his crime
George Gefort, known as Columbia George, a two time murderer, was sentenced by Judge Robert Bean to twenty years in McNeil's Island federal prison for second degree murder of an aged squaw. The trial lasted nine days in Portland, with a verdict of circumstantial evidence and a maximum suggested penalty. He previously served a life term at McNeil's Island but was pardoned about three years ago.
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McNeil's Island
Portland
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Bean
Anna Edna
Fife
Taft
Timet
Strain Leads Umatilla Tax Protest Over Valuation
Assessor P. Strain, in Salem, and Pendleton Commercial Association push back against proposed tax assessment increases for Umatilla County. A remonstrance meeting, led by W. J. Furnieh, J. Smith, TC. Taylor and George Hartinen, argues current valuations are only 67 percent of true value while state law requires 100. They compare county property to public serving corporations and warn higher levies could raise state taxes beyond $300,000 for certain owners.
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Sa Jem
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Strein
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