Denial of Rumors From Pendleton Mayor Hopeful
Pendleton mayoral candidate W F Matloc e denies rumors about his views on liquor laws public utilities city improvements and employment. He pledges strict liquor enforcement support for home labor local water quality and street lighting while insisting the people govern utilities and city matters. He denies promising city offices and vows to appoint merit-based leaders without rings or factions.
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Pendleton mayoral hopeful pledges majority rule
J R Raley asserts public officials must follow the will of the majority. He promises strict enforcement of liquor ordinances, municipal control of public utilities, improved water, lower taxes, fair deposit of public funds, nonpartisan businesslike government, and continued street and park development in Pendleton.
Financial expert denounces bankers in Aldrich plan uproar
Alfred Crozier, a Cincinnati financial authority, blasts the Aldrich central reserve fund proposal as a Wall Street conspiracy. He claims the public currency should stay with the public and accuses the American Bankers Association of seeking a massive bribe to shift control to private banks. He warns the plan would enable banks to profit while expanding credit to financiers.
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Ohio
Aldrich
Central Reserve Bank Fund
Alfred Crozier
American Bankers Association
Wall Street
Death casts shadow over MacNamara trial delays
At Hall of Records in Los Angeles on November 25 the MacNamara trial was adjourned to Monday due to the death of Charles Sexton, brother of Juror Sexton, from consumption. Mud Rush, a partner of defense counsel Lee Compte Divis, was suddenly ill and needed to handle firm business. Juror Green received permission to visit his ailing wife over the weekend.
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Los Angeles
MacNamara
Charles Sexton
Sexton
Mud Rush
Lee Compte Divis
Green
Murderess Dejectal Cross-Examined in Strouse Case
In Denver on November 25 Prosecutor Benson pressed Mrs. Patterson with stern cross-examination about her ties to Strouse. She contradicted parts of her testimony while letters from Strouse to Patterson were shown. She denied promising to drop her divorce suit if Patterson withdrew his suit, and denied threatening Patterson. She admitted receiving 7000 dollars from Strouse.
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Colo
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Benson
Strouse
City Election Appeal for Support
The speaker asks friends to show support in the upcoming city election, noting reliance on colleagues if trusted allies fail to back them and requesting a respectful meeting to discuss backing.
Rebels Threaten Nanking As Riverfront Hill Falls
Shanghai reports rebels captured Tiger Hill near Nanking causing government troops to retreat. Rebels control the hill commanding the city and may flood the town with fire. Brigands disguised as rebels terrorize the Canton delta murdering and looting European ships and locals. In Hankow fighting continues with rebel gunboats.
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Tiger Hill
Nanking
Hankow
Round-Up feature in Pacific Monthly on Pendleton show
The December Pacific Monthly prints Pred Lockley’s vivid Round-Up story of Pendleton’s frontier carnival with photos by Bowman Marcel and Burrell. It recounts Pendleton history prior to the Harri man era, then details the show’s features and spirit, ending with W C E Pruitt’s tenderfoot impression.
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Pacific Monthly
Pendleton
Pred Lockley
Oregonian
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Lockley
Bowman
Marcel
Burrell
Tenderfoot
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Harvard Yale Gridiron Classic Draws Mass Crowd in Cambridge
A large crowd packed Harvard Stadium in Cambridge for the annual Harvard vs Yale football game. Weather was bright and the field dry aiding Yale, with preparations and rooters filling the stadium three hours before kickoff. The scene centered on a lively turnout across Boston hotel guests and local attendees.
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Masa
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Yale
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Rate decision eases coast to interior freight moves
Salem Ore November 25 The Interstate Commerce Commission decision in the Portland and Seattle back haul case fixes reasonable interstate rates between Pacific coast cities and interior towns. The ruling simplifies rate problems west of the Oregon line and erases the Idaho wall, opening markets for coast manufacturers to interior customers. Oregon and Washington commissions may confer to settle cross state rate issues.
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Japan Economizes on Tokio Exposition and Military Expansion
Tokyo cabinet agrees to complete arrangement of the proposed Tokio grand exposition and all military and naval expansion for one year. Finance minister argues cuts are needed to rehabilitate Japan's finances after the recent war with Russia.
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Tokio
Tokio Grand Exposition
Russia
Convicted Dentist to Apply for New Trial Monday
San Bernardino California November 95. Application for a new trial for dentist Dent is McDavitt who was convicted of holding Miss McDonald a prisoner for fifteen months will be filed Monday according to the defense today if denied he will be sentenced.
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Taft denies Ohio presidential primary claim
Washington report states Taft's private secretary Hilles denied a report from Ohio that the President would back a presidential preference primary in Ohio. The denial came after the claim circulated in Ohio progressive circles.
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Hilles
Taft
Ohio
Umatilla Row Heard in Court Over Assault Case
Frank Johnson and Archie McFarland of Umatilla faced a justice court hearing this afternoon on charges of assault and battery with McFarland also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The pair, American citizens, allegedly attacked a section crew of Italians and McFarland is said to have drawn a gun. Hearing set for next Friday with O W RR & N attorney Charles H. Carter aiding the prosecution and Judge James A. Fee representing the defendants.
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Archie McFarland
Umatilla
Umatilia
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Charles H. Carter
James A. Fee
Turkey expects Italian blockade of Dardanelles
In Constantinople on November 25 the foreign office stated Italy will fulfill its threat to blockade the Dardanelles within twenty four hours. Turkey believes this move would push the war beyond African territory and invite swift European intervention.
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Italy
Dardenelles
Turkey
Portland Explosion Injures Four Employees
Four employees including foreman Ed Manning were burned seriously around the head today when an explosion occurred at the city cremators in Portland Oregon. The workers dumped dry sawdust into the furnace triggering the blast and injuries.
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Ore
Ed Manning
Eclity
Heney Attacks Fisher Over Alaska Policy in Seattle
Francis Heney former San Francisco graft prosecutor pressed Secretary of the Interior Fisher on his Alaska development stance during an address at a Seattle YMCA event. Heney criticized policy and argued for greater scrutiny of governance and resource plans in Alaska. References to the Nov 25 gathering note Heney’s active challenge to federal policymakers.
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Fisher
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Wash
Francis Heney
San Francisco
Alaska
Caldwell’s Rights Will Follow Says Lefter
Major Swartzlander reports government action on Umatilla Indian water rights to irrigate leased lands. Department may pursue court case via U S district attorney Oregon with independent action by John McCourt. If Indians win, storage reservoirs to capture flood waters may be built on the Umatilla river.
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Department of Justice
Umatilla
U. S
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Caldwell
U. S. District Attorney
C. F. Hauke
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Hauke
John McCourt
John McCourt U.&. Ges Attorney. Rees Storage Reservoirs, Mxioe Swartzlander
Well Known Local Man Passes Away
Julius Arthur Frazier dies at 44 at 712 Railroad Street after a long Pendleton residence. A mail carrier for twenty years, he suffered a stomach hemorrhage after illness since last June. Survived by mother Mrs. Wiley Frazier, five brothers A A Frazier Eureka G T Frazier San Luis Obispo J E Frazler Susanville Charles A Frazier Colfax Lawrence Grazier and two sisters Mrs S F Sharp Athena and Effie Jean Frazier Pendleton. Funeral at family residence tomorrow at 10 a.m.
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Julius Arthur Frazier
Pendleton
Bodever Corners
California
Umatilla County
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A. A. Frazier
Eureka
Calif
G. T. Frazier
San Louis Obispo
J. E. Frazler
Susanville
Ore
Charles A. Frazier
Colfax
Wash
Lawrence Grazier
This City
Spokane Woman Sues Chinaman for Breach of Promise
Miss Anna Hopper of Spokane has filed a breach of promise suit against Gong Lee a 70 year old Chinaman residing in Pullman seeking 50 000 dollars. Papers served this afternoon. She alleges he promised to marry on November 6 then delayed to November 22 and failed to wed. He said he did not promise to marry to test if she was a good woman. He is a wealthy market gardener.
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Spokane
Wash
Anna Hopper
Gong Lee
Pullman
Axtell Found Guilty in Sollars Murder Case
In Stockton California on November 25 the jury convicted Editor S B Axtell of murder in the first degree for killing Charles Sollars. The panel recommended life imprisonment. Insanity was the defense. Dr A W Hosholt testified Axtell was sane at the time of the shooting during a 23 day trial.
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Munter
Stockton
Cal
S. B. Axtell
Charles Soullore
Axtell
Ife
Dave Dr
A. W. Hosholt
Stockton State Hospital
Sollars
Fight Ends In Draw In San Francisco Bout
Jim Barry of Chicago and Charlie Miller the San Francisco motorman battled four slow rounds last night and fought to a draw. Barry appeared not at peak while Miller used the aggression throughout the bout.
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Jim Barry
Chicago
Charlie Miller
Barry
Miller
Tar Wielders Convicted in Kansas Outrage
Lincoln Center Kas Nov 25 The jury found eight Clark and John Schmidt guilty after a 36 hour deliberation. Several co defendants confessed and received one year in the penitentiary. Miss Chamberlain plans to remain in Beverly where the assault occurred.
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Kas
Miss Chamberlain
Clark
John Schmidt
Beverly
Rock Island strike averted after wage-scale settlement
Chicago November 2 unions and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad announced today that a threatened strike is averted. The unions agree to sign the original scale offered by the railroads on October 10. The agreement does not include higher wages or changes in working conditions.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Harvard and Yale Battle to Nil in Soldier Field Clash
Cambridge November 25 Harvard brawn and Yale bulldog grit produced one of the fiercest contests on Soldiers Field before about 40000 spectators. The score was nothing to nothing as both teams delivered hard line plunges and frequent punting. Several players were injured and forced to retire during the game. Navy Beats Army 3 to 0 in Philadelphia on November 25.
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Harvard
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Army
Philadelphia
Jerryl-Uivyde character guilty of slaying woman
Epingfield Mass November 25 After five hours deliberation the Jekyl Hyde figure Spencer was found guilty of first degree murder in the March killing of Martha Blackstone during a robbery attempt. He was described as quiet during the day and a burglar at night. his identity emerged from a watch charm he lost near the scene.
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Spencer
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