Mexicans appeal for protection from Huerta drafts
In Mexico City on November 24, Mexican men and particularly women begged foreign diplomats for aid to avoid conscription into Huerta's army. U.S. diplomats said they could do little, as citizens of Mexico. Reports from El Paso say fighting near Chihuahua City between Villa’s rebels and federal forces was sporadic with Villa preparing to advance.
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Mexico City
Huerta
United States
O'Shaughnessy
Cttzens
Mexico
EL Paso
Rebola
General Villa
Chihuahua City
Villa
Juarez
Proclamation Defines Warship Cargo Capacity Rules
President Wilson issued a proclamation to standardize cargo capacity measurements for different vessel types to set a basis for Panama Canal tolls. The move mirrors Suez canal rules, but the existing 1.25 per ton rate remains unchanged.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama
Burglars Enter Home On West Court Steal Valuables
Mr and Mrs Wesley N Matlock reported a burglary at their West Court Street home while they were at the theater. Entry was via the back door using a key. Stolen items include two cut glass bowls worth 30 dollars each, several smaller glass pieces, and sterling silverware. Police have little evidence to go on.
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Wesley N. Matlock
Weat Court Street
No overcharge defense from F C Kelsey on Pendleton water work
In a letter to the East Oregonian Frank C Kelsey a civil engineer who drew plans for Pendleton’s gravity water system denies charges by Dr J A Best. He explains his role with the water commission from 1908 and defends costs and surveys from North Fork to Thorn Hollow, noting a 4 percent charge for engineering and stating no overpayment occurred while delays increased expenses.
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East Oregonian
Frank C. Kelsey
The
Water Board
J. A. Best
Portland
Ore
Hdstor
Pendleton
Oregon
Umatilla
North Fork
Forest Reserve
Indian Reservation
Water Commission
Thorn Hollow Springs
Cort
Rome
Thorn Hollow
Elliott
Zeldihack
Invbor
Army aviators die in plane crash over San Diego bay
Lieutenants Hugh M. Kelly and Erick Lellington, ages 32 and 24, were killed when their aeroplane plunged from about 80 feet during a test flight over North Island in San Diego bay. The crash occurred after the craft glided from Pont Loma toward shore. cause unavailable. Wreckage covered the bodies as rescuers arrived.
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Kelly
Wellington
Government Training School
San Diego
Cal
North Island
Hugh M. Kelly
Erick Lellington
San Diego Bay
Bayshore
Pont Loma
Ocean
Robert J Slater Dies After Brief Illness
Robert J Slater prominent Pendleton lawyer died at his home 1196 Vancouver Ave Portland after a few days illness a brain hemorrhage listed as direct cause. Native Oregonian born Corvallis July 1 1855 son of James H Slater long active in state politics. He practiced law in La Grande Pendleton Athena and Pendleton again until two years ago. Continued on page eight.
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Robert J. Slater
Pendleton
Vancouver Avenue
Portland
Columbia George
Robert Jay Slater
Oregon
Corvallis
Benton County
James H. Sister
National House of Representatives
Senate
Slater
Auburn
Baker County
la Grande
Olty
Decentsed
Union County
Bishop Scott Grammar School
U. S. Senate
D. W. Litchenthaler
Union
Athena
Westinghouse to cut workers in Pittsburgh plant
Westinghouse Electric Corp announced layoffs in its Pittsburgh plant affecting several hundred workers amid declining business. The report notes a 40 percent reduction in staff scheduled for Saturday, reflecting broader cuts across the company.
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Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric Company
Railroads Rates Hearlcoked as ICC Examines Increase
Interstate commerce commission begins hearings on railroad rate hikes as government probes alleged price-boosting combines. Other items note Spanish troops in Morocco, New York church vessels found, U S troops deployed, White House wedding prep, and local incidents including burglaries and deaths.
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Torney
New York County
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morocco
New York
New Mexico
Huerta
Gettig
Washington
San Diego
Spanish Troops Suffer Reverses in Morocco
Nov 24 Madrid reports heavy losses for Spanish troops in the Moroccan campaign. Reinforcements from Spain are deemed necessary though sending troops risks insurrection and could threaten the monarchy, with French financial interests cited as a factor.
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Gibraltar
Spain
Wilsons to Wed Tomorrow in White House Ceremony
Washington Nov 24 Francis Sayre and Miss Jessie Wilson prepared for a White House wedding with Dr Sylvester Beach officiating. Dozens of ushers and gift bearers entered the executive mansion for a 3 o'clock rehearsal. A dinner and possible dance followed the ceremony.
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White House
Miss Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Wilwon
President Wilwon
Miss Jessie
MR. Sayre
Washington
Francis, Sayre
Jessie Wilson
Sylvester Beach
McCombs and Wilson Confer on Politics
Washington November 24 William F McCombs the democratic national chairman and his bride Miss Dorothy Williams of Washington dined with President Wilson After luncheon the president held a conference with McCombs on politics
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Washington
William F. McCombs
Dorothy Williams
Wilson
McCombs
Navajo uprising stalls as troops move on
United States Marshal Hudspeth and Agent Sherman report the Navajo uprising southwest of Farmington New Mexico remains unsettled with Indians camped on Beautiful Mountain. Medicine men and outlaw elements keep the people in fear though no settlers have been harmed. Cavalry is due to arrive and begin a 190 mile overland march to the Shiprock agency.
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Farmington
New Mexico
United States
Hudspeth
Sherman
Shiprock
Here
la Concernes
Beautiful Mountain
Gallup
Colonel J. B. Eddy Dies in Portland at 74
Colonel J. B. Eddy died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland Saturday night with family at his bedside. A native of England, he came to America as a boy and founded a Nevada newspaper before moving to Oregon. He served as deputy sheriff in Umatilla County, edited a Roseburg paper, and fed into state politics as a legislative clerk.
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J. B. Eddy
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Colonel Eddy
England
America
Nevada
Umatilla County
Oregon
Capt
Marton
Roseburg
Railroads Face Hearing on Advance Freight Rates
Washington November 24 The interstate commerce commission opened a hearing to decide if 52 railways east of the Mississippi and south of the Potomac and Ohio rivers may raise rates by about 5 percent Attorney Louis Brandeis for the commissioners and Baltimore and Ohio President Willard testified the rise is needed to allow a reasonable profit Delano of the Wabash also testified and the session is expected to last two days The commission is anticipated to rule against the increase.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio
Louis Brandeisle
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Delano
Wabash Road
Supplies Needed for West Extension Camp
Special correspondence from Hemmiston Oregon notes the reclamation service invites bids for camp supplies for the first west extension camp. The initial survey crew starts near Irrigon tomorrow morning and more equipment will be dispatched as crews expand. Much equipment has been idle and returned from central Oregon. with West extension authorization, both old and new machinery will be required for the large project.
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Hemmiston
Ore
Reclamation Service
West Extension
Irrigon
Central Oregon
Ticket seller of World Series fined
Investigation into how hundreds of World Series tickets reached speculators last month led to the conviction of Richard J. Donovan, a ticket seller at the Polo Grounds. Donovan was fined 100 for the offense.
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New York
Richard J. Donovan
Polo Grounds
Donovan
Wilson Stops Huerta From Getting Help
In Mexico City on November 14 the Mexican congress prepares to meet to judge the legality of the latest election. President Wilson is said to have cut Huerta off from external funds, worsening his financial strain as taxes rise and money proves scarce. Huerta, mingling at a bullfight with 20,000 attendees, faced danger from an assassin despite heavy security. Washington reports Wilson’s diplomatic boycott policy gaining impact in Mexico, with officials forecasting a failed loan attempt to shore up Huerta. The administration regards the overall outlook as cautiously favorable.
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Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Pres Dent Wilson
Huerta
Secret Service
Washington
Willson
United States
Priests Rescue Sacred Vessels From Burning Church
In New York, priests braved fire and smoke to save the sacred vessels from St. Mary’s Catholic church tabernacle. A quintet of rescuers emerged charred and blistered, carrying the vessels aloft as hundreds prayed nearby. Monsignor O’Connell, recovering from illness, aided in the rescue.
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New York
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Monsignor O'Connell
Government to investigate cold storage combine
Attorney General McReynolds ordered a federal probe into the alleged cold storage combine. The district attorney and Justice Department staff will gather complete figures on charges that the group held back eggs and other products to boost prices. The move follows a National Housewives League report of a boycott and evidence of a conspiracy to restrict supply. If warranted, criminal and civil suits may be brought under pure food and interstate commerce laws.
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Washington
McReynolds
Federal District Attorney
Department of Justice
National Housewives League
Egee
McSteynolds
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Huuerta
Suez
W.court
Edinburgh
James Grant
F. C. Kelsey
Best
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Sayre
Williamytown
Mauss
ARMY
Earle
Borton
Marquette
Finland
Ferdinand Earle
Charlotte Herman
Paris
Joliet
Viest
TF. Slater
Col Z. B. Eddy
Fions
Matlock
Dr. Schafer
Historical Society
Madrid
McOmbs
Beautiful
Interstate Commission
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