Rebel Leader Breaks Promises in Tampico District
Washington reports concern over Tampico unrest as rebel leader Aguilar allegedly fails to honor pledges to protect foreign lives and property. Admiral Fletcher and John Lind monitor the scene. Lind's wireless report could dictate whether Marines are landed to police the district. In Agua Prieta Sonora a Mexican execution ends with Lt. Jose Castro shot by firing squad after conviction for murder, the crowd kneeling in the plaza watching the firing.
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Washington
Offleluthom
Tampico
Juarez
Aguilar
Vieldher
Fletcher
John Lind
Lind
Agua Prieta
Leutenant
Castro
Banker Sent Son to Oregon Prison Five Years
Edwin T Ayers a Dakota City Iowa banker sent his son Edwin Ayers Jr to Oregon to serve five years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to forging checks on several merchants. He was arrested, the court sentenced him to five years and paroled, then later returned to Oregon in custody after reports of further forgeries.
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Portland
Ore
Edwin T. Ayers
Dakota City
Iowa
Edwin Ayers, Jr
Oregon
Evang
Young Ayers
Kavanaugh
McGuire Indicted For Holding Up Corporation
Jamea K. McGuire former Syracuse mayor and partner with his brother in law George H. McGuire in bonding state highway contractors was indicted for soliciting a campaign contribution from a corporation. Grand jury testimony says he sought $5000 from Union Oil of California in exchange for paving favors and a commission of one cent a gallon on asphalt bought by the state or its road system.
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New York
Jamea_ K. McGuire
Syracuse
N. Y
George H. McGuire
Fillmore Condit
Union Oil Company of California
Union Company
McGuires
Railroad President Dies in Washington
President Finley of the Southern railroad died at his home in Washington today. The announcement came as a sudden loss to the company and the industry, with tributes expected from colleagues and officials.
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Washington
Finley
The
Southern Railroad
Jessie Wilson Weds Francis Sayre in White House Ceremony
Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, daughter of the president, and Francis B Sayre of New York wed in the East Room of the White House at 4 29 pm. The ceremony, conducted by Rev Sylvester W Beach of Princeton, featured simplicity and royal atmosphere with Marine Band music and a cream white gown. The guest list included diplomats, officials, and family, with notable attendees and a notable departure from tradition as the couple entered to Lohengrin’s wedding march.
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Executive
Williamstown
Mass
Mien
Josssie Woodrow Wilson
Francis B. Bayre
New York
Eaast
White Hotge
Sylvester W. Beach
Princeton
New Jersey
Amian
Margaret Woodrow Wilson
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Labrador
Mises
Eleanor Randolph Wilson
Mary G. White
Baltimore
Adeline Mitchell Scott
N. J
Marjorie Brown
Atlanta
Georgia
Benjamin 8. Burton
Beavil Clark
Salem
Moes
Gilbert Horax
Montclair
Charles EK. Hughes, Jr
Washington
Mieke Jesuse Wilson
Francia B&b
Wilson
Sayre
White House
United Atales Marine Band
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Francis 4. Sayre
Robert H. Sayre
Penneylvania
Fam
Sylvester W. Reach
Wilsons
University Town
United States Marine Band
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Min
Der
Francis B. Sayre
Whitehouse
House of Representatives
Oregon Supreme Court strikes down 1912 registration law
Salem Oregon November 25 The Oregon supreme court declared the 1912 permanent registration law unconstitutional reinstating the old practice that electors must register before each election A writ of mandamus filed by Portland was made permanent directing Multnomah county Clerk Coffey to deliver 1912 registration lists to the city auditor for next month’s special section The court held the legislature failed to complete enactment noting the compulsory feature was not passed and that the validity of the act should not depend on a court decision
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Salem Ore
Oregon
Supreme Court
Portland
Coffey
Multnomah County
Hyde and Countess Hyde Married in Paris
James Hazen Hyde former Equitable Life president wed Countess Louka De Contant-Biren daughter of former ambassador John G. A. Leishman in a Paris ceremony. Only relatives and a few intimate friends attended. American Ambassador Herrick served as best man.
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Paris
Jamoa Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Loulka de Contant- Biren
John G. A. Leishman
Germany
Herrick
Tailor Habits Noted In Local Parlors
A brief item notes that tailors exhibit bad habits in nearby parlors, reflecting community concerns about service standards and professional conduct.
California quake fest shocks Eureka to Fort Seward
An earthquake shock was reported from towns between Eureka and Fort Seward. In Fort Seward a lamp toppled from a table but no serious damage was reported. Local residents felt the tremor and newsmen noted the event.
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Eureka
Port Sewanl
Fort Seward
Pendleton to get major telephone plant upgrades
Pendleton is slated for major improvements by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. to place the 2 on man and connect Pendleton to the main toll line. Portland officials and a San Francisco office are pushing start dates as open wires are replaced with a citywide cable system to improve reliability and extend service to more residents.
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Pacific TelePhone & Telegraph Co
Pendleton
San Francisco
Portland
Walla Walla
Wallula
Aged farmer dies in barn fire after despondent act
Albany dispatch reports Leroy Cowdrey age 60 son of eastern Oregon, despondent since his wife’s death in September. He reportedly sealed himself in a farm barn five miles east of Albany and set the blaze, dying in the ruins alongside his home. A gun lay nearby. Evidence suggested coal oil fueled the fire.
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Albany
Leroy Cowdrey
Here
Himelf
Oregon
Governor to act after Florence deportations find
Salem dispatch reports Captain Metcalf, sent by Governor West, found seven Florence workers deported without threats. The governor announced the incident will not be dropped and he will take steps to forestall further deportations.
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Salem Ore
Metcalf
West
Florence
Rebels and federals clash near Juare with troops repelled
Reports say rebels and federals engage in a clash around Juare as government forces retreat earlier. Miss Jessie Wilson and Francis F L Sayre wed in Washington this afternoon. Tamaleo situation grows tense with Marines possibly landed to police the district. Supreme Court of Oregon invalidates the recent registration law. A farmer in Albany locks himself in a barn and sets it on fire. Local improvements to the telephone system planned at once. City Attorney Carter supports reemitting Kelsey payments. Prize fight officiated once but not repeated. Alberta farmers claim Canadian growers receive less wheat than Umatilla farmers. Munter arrested for carrying an unlawful sized gun. Thanksgiving football anticipated with strong interest. amateur marksmen dominate turkey shoot. Prominent Northern Pacific officials visiting in Olympia.
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Jessie Wilson
Francis FL Sayre
Washington
Tamaleo
Supreme Court of Oregon
Fanner
Albany
Carter
Kelsey
Equipa
Alberta
Umatilla
Munter
N. P
Oly
Rebels and Federals clash along 20 mile front near Juarez
Ore Paso November 25. More than seven thousand rebels under General Villa engage federals in furious fighting along a 20 mile front. Villa reports about 100 rebels killed and twice as many wounded as forces clash for a second day. Federal numbers and movements remain uncertain as Salazar arrives with reinforcements and artillery.
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el, Paso
Mexico
General Villa
Salazar
Juarez
Pendleton Water Board Backed by City Attorney on Kelsey Payments
City Attorney Carter upholds the Pendleton Water Commission in paying engineer Frank C. Kelsey for extra work. He says the August 22 1908 contract covers one pipe line as decided, with extra lines or routes requiring separate pay. The opinion, sent to the water commission, supports their actions including payments for rights-of-way across Indian lands and a forest reserve.
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City Water Commission
Frank C. Kelsey
Best
Charles H. Carter
Water Commission
Kelsey
Kelsay
Forest Reserve
Carter
Pendleton
Ore
Will Moore
Oreron
Pendleton Water Commission
Doctor Best Referee Sparks Fury At Notorious Prize Fight
In a stormy Oregon theater clash between Dudley Evans and Barney Mullin Dr J A Best served as referee. His controversial ruling on a low blow to Mullin sparked cries of crookedness and ended his candidacy prospects for future officiating. The fight drew heavy bets and a fierce crowd, with Evans ultimately prevailing in the final rounds amid intense controversy.
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Dudley Evans
Barney Mullin
Oregon Theater
Mullin
Evans
Dr. Beat
Marquis of Queensbury
Fivann
Dr. Bet
Ardan
Bela
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Admiral Fletcher
John Lint
Banker
Son
Oregon Penitentiary
M’guire
Francis
Wiltease
Slyvester W. Beach
James Hazen Hyde
California
Pendicton
C. Brill
Focal
Villa
Tierra Blanca
Juares
Chihuahua City
Water Board
DR. Best
J. A. Best
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