Furnish Goe Dam 15 Completed to Water 10000 Acres
The Furnish Coe dam across the Umatilla river at Coe station is completed and will be turned over to the Furnish Coe company within a day or two. It spans 1100 feet, stands 50 feet high, and creates a lake near a mile wide and two miles long to irrigate 10000 acres near Stanfield. The spillway matches the river’s original channel and will handle the largest floods.
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Umatilla River
W. J. Furnish
Furnish-Coe
Coe Station
Furnish-Coe Company
Stanfield
Umatila
Oregon
Portland
Umatilla County
Echo
Furnish
Umatilla
Body of Dead Bird Man in Kansas City
Kansas City on November 19 saw the arrival of aviator Johnstone's body crushed to death in Denver. He was accompanied by Walter Brookins who witnessed the fatal fall. The body will be buried tomorrow with the help of his mother. His widow and Wilbur Wright, his instructor, are arriving this afternoon.
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Kansas City
Aviator Johnstone
Denver
Walter Brookins
Johnstone
Wilbur Wright
Four A E Killed in Gun Explosion at Indian Head
Washington reports four men died when a five inch gun exploded at the Indian Head proving grounds on the Potomac river. The dead include Lieutenant A. G Chaffee, Battery Foreman J. L. Brown, Battery Attendants Nelson and Jackson, colored. Cause described as a towing mishap.
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Washington
Indian Head
Potomine River
A. G Chaffee
J. L. Brown
Nelson and Jackson
Swift-Auld wedding shocks naval court martial tale
Richfield Springs New York November wedding ends turbulent courtship. Madeline Swift daughter of Admiral Swift and George Auld naval petty officer wed today. The ceremony followed a court martial over an alleged insult to Dr Edward Cowles at a naval dance with Miss Swift testifying for Auld.
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Richfield Springs
Madeline
Admiral Swift
George Auld
Edward Cowles
Justice Moody Retires From Supreme Court Bench
Washington notices associate justice William H. Moody ending his active service on the U S Supreme Court. Appointed by President Roosevelt, Moody retires with full pay of 12000 dollars annually due to long illness, after a career as district attorney, congressman, secretary of the navy and attorney general.
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Supreme Justice
Rosevelt
Washington
William H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Justice Moody
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Senate
Taft
Juan Thee Moody
Reception Held for German Crown Prince in Colombo
Colombo decorates in German colors for the Crown Prince and Princess with a diplomatic, military and civilian suite. London orders arranged honors as he remains in Ceylon. After Colombo, he tours India, then China Siam Japan Manchuria before returning via Siberia to Germany next June. Japanese papers view the visit as German Emperor fearing Japan's power.
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Colombo
Ceylon
London
India
China
Siam
Japan
Manchuria
Germany
Siberian
Russia
Roosevelt receives friends at Longworth home and views collection
Washington honors Colonel Roosevelt as he visits the Smithson Inn Institute to view the Roosevelt collection. He plans to return to Oyster Bay tomorrow after hosting visitors this afternoon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Longworth
Smithson Inn Institute
Oyster Bay
Pacific Telephone manager returns to Walla Walla
C. P. Van Houtte district manager for Pacific Telephone returned to Walla Walla after a brief stay for supervising a local office manager change.
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C. P. van Houtte
Pacific Telephone Company
Walla Walla
Americans in Mexican Plot Rumors of Uprising Reach Washington
Washington officials acknowledge a reported large scale conspiracy to start a revolution in Mexico. Evidence suggests plans traced to four border states with thousands of men ready to march on Mexico City at a signal. Leaders in California New Mexico Arizona and Texas are said to be under surveillance as authorities monitor the plot.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
London
Ding
United States
Texas Rangers Ordered to Border to Break Up Mexican Revolt
Governor Campbell mobilizes the Texas Rangers to patrol the Texas Mexico border after reports of armed Mexican bands forming along the Rio Grande. About 1000 Mexicans are said to be encamped in small bands, with movement concentrated near Eagle Pass and Del Rio. Americans fear potential invasion as ranchers and cowboys gather.
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Austin
Texas
Campbell
Texas Rangers
Mexico
Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Big Tunnel 1n Nearing Finish for Rail Rebuild
The final tower timbers go in on the 540 foot Horseshoe tunnel at Coy station, the longest on the OO KR N main line. Completion will remove a mile of track and the Horse shoe curve, aiding the Pendleton to Yoaukum section. Steel ties await spring work after track laying resumes.
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Coniruction Gang
Pendleton
Yoaukum
Jong
Curre
Coy Station
OO KR & N
Youkum
Notice To Hermiston Water Users Creates Stir
Hermiston Oregon November 19 The public notice of July 2 1910 issued by the secretary of the interior has caused stir among persons who won land in the second and third units and have not made water application The notice says that anyone applying for water after December of each year will owe all charges due while those applying before that time have a year to pay building charge and maintenance The Interior Department has told the Umatilla River Water Users Association not to foreclose on unpaid land until March 31 1911 extending water payments for 1909 to March 31 1912 The association stockholders annual meeting is set for November 26 1910 to elect officers and approve by law amendments for canal divisions
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Hermiston, Or
Secretary of the Interior
Umatilla
Riots In Puebla Leave Over 100 Dead
Reports from the border say armed Mexican bands raid Texas border ranches and mass for a march on Mexico City. Puebla is patrolled by troops after last night’s riots in which more than 100 were killed, including Chief of Police Carbera.
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Puebla
Mexico City
Mex
Texas
Mexico
Carbera
Michigan Wins Middle Western Title Over Minnesota
Ann Arbor news reports Michigan defeats Minnesota 6 to 0 to claim the middle western championship this afternoon at University of Michigan. Michigan dominates play as the scoring is decided in the contest with the Wolverines securing the title.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
Taft Considers Landing Site After Guantanamo Tour
President Taft inspected the naval base at Guantanamo and had not decided whether to land at Charleston South Carolina or at Hampton Roads. The transmission from the Tennessee cruiser via wireless to Key West reported the uncertainty as Taft weighed naval visit options.
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Tennessee
Key West
Taft
Guatanamo
Charleston
S. C
Hampton Roads
Cross Country Championship Dates Announced
New York Nov 19 The junior cross country championship of the National Amateur Athletic Union will be decided today and the senior championship on November 34.
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New York
National Amateur Athletic Union
George foresees clash over Clark speakership
New York declares Henry George strong against Champ Clark supporters. He warns vested interests will resist any swift speakership plan and says the next stand will be over the speakership. He favors a safe, small certainty over a large contingency.
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Champ Clark
New York
Henry George
Idora Park hosts first major car show of season in Oakland
Oakland November 19 thousands will view displays of all styles sizes and prices representing 10911 latest models at Idora Park tonight and all next week The Oakland Automobile Dealers association a new but powerful organization is in charge of the show the first important exhibition of the season in the country
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Oakland
Cal
Idora Park
Oakland Automobile Dealers’ Association
Count Tolstoi Sinking Fast in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on November 19 the czar and the procurator of the holy synods debated delaying withdrawal of Tolstoi's excommunication edict until the novelist's death occurs. His physicians report his condition dire, with heart action very low and unconsciousness common, oxygen used to prolong life.
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St. Petersburg
Czar Nicholas
Holy Synods of
Tolstoi
Yale Harvards scoreless clash in New Haven
New Haven crowds many observers as Yale held Harvard to a scoreless game despite Harvard being billed as the strongest east team. The cold clear day drew expectations of up to thirty five thousand spectators for the anticipated Yale Harvard clash.
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Yale Holuw
Harvard
New Haven
Yale
Harvard Crimson
Johnny Evers Accepts Naval Academy Coach Post
Chicago November 19 Johnny Evers former Cubs second baseman announced he accepted the job to coach the baseball team at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
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Chicago
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Pitched Battle at Merrith Roadhouse Ends in Deaths
Mount Kisko New York November 19 Two men are dead and several others wounded after a pitched battle at the Merrith roadhouse near Mount Kisco. The clash began over a woman believed held prisoner and intensified as Ed Browner of Chappaqua and his allies stormed the barricaded house until sheriff deputies arrived and the attackers fled.
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Mount Kisko
N. Y
Merrith
Ed Browner
Chappaqua
Breen Reveals Elopement With Ethel Croker
New York riding instructor John J. Breen states he married Ethel Croker to avoid European detours and vows to fight church and legal efforts toward separation. He recounts how rivals accused him of theft and claims wealth will prove his ability to provide a home.
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New York
Ethel Croker
Ethel
John J. Breen
Tammany
Richard Croker
Miss Joker
Breen
Europe
Hoboken
Mias Croker
New Jersey
New Jersey and Have the Ceremony Performed By A Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Engler
Printer Arrested for Dynamiting Plant
Aniston, Nov. 19 A warrant for J P Adair a printer was issued after the dynamiting of the composing room at the Anniston Blast daily paper He had been recently discharged by the paper The equipment was destroyed but no one was hurt
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Anniston,Aln
J. P. Adair
Anniston
Pendleton High beats Umatilla Indians 20 to 0 in football
Pendleton High School defeated the Umatilla Indians this afternoon with a 20 to 0 football victory. Pendleton showed strong defense and capitalized on turnovers to seal the win for the town in the afternoon game.
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Pendleton High School
Umatilla Indians
Mareh Heads to Hot Lake for Recuperation
Charles Mareh departed this morning for Hot Lake to recuperate for several days.
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Charles Mareh
Hot Lake
Farmers Plan Gathering With National Leaders In Pendleton
Farmers plan a major gathering in Pendleton with national leader C S Barrett of the Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America arriving from Atlanta. Two other national workers will join, and a noon banquet hosted by county farmers wives is planned. A state organization will be perfected November 28 with Oregon officers to be elected. Pendleton locals report 26 new members and claim one of the largest unions in the northwest.
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Willes
Firs View of
Darrett
Oregon
C. S. Bareret
Farmers’ Educational & Cooperative Union of America
Atlanta
Georegia
Farmers’ Union
Pendleton
Umatilla
Northwest
Barrett
Wilson Attacks Colonel Roosevelt From New Jersey Governor Elect
Chicago November 19 Governor elect Wilson of New Jersey spoke to the Y B O A this afternoon. He said agitators are useful to awaken public conscience but dangerous as leaders. He avoided naming Roosevelt directly while criticizing leadership and influence.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Wilson
New Jersey
Y B. Co. A
Johnson in San Barbara Seeks Flint Senate Successor
Governor elect Hiram Johnson arrived in San Barbara on November 19 to attend the insurgent Republican conference. A probable successor to U S Senator Flint is expected to be chosen during the session.
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San Barbara
Hiram Johnson
U. S
Flint
Six Inches Snow Falls in Dayton Washington
Dayton Washington reports more than six inches of snowfall since last night marking the first winter spell. Farm work is nearly finished as old settlers predict a cold season ahead.
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Dayton
Wash
Miners Entombed After Freeco Mine Explosion Near Noble
Five miners are believed trapped after an explosion in the west shaft of the Freeco mine near Noble California. Rescuers work at the scene as authorities assess the situation and possible casualties amid ongoing efforts.
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San Bernardino
Leas
Freeco
Noble
Cal
Mummified Body Found in Trunk in New York Apartment
New York detectives report that a trunk left seven years ago contained a mummified male body. The injuries and position suggest murder. No trace of Wm. Lewis Jennister could be found after the trunk was opened recently.
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New York
Central Office
Wm. Lewis @ Jennister
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