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Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
1
Union County shows strong gains with 500 carts of apples 1200 pounds of cherries and vast lumber and wheat shipments en route to markets. A local court case involves J F Adkino who received a five day sentence after taking a meal without payment.
A developing company announces work to begin soon on a gold deposit near Phoenix and Tadent. Local observers monitor the project as investigators note a notable nearby vein of wealth potential and a cautious economic mood in the region.
State Superintendent of Patten Interactions presides at a conference urging county fairs to expand exhibits and emphasize educational features. A movement seeks to broaden fair scope beyond attractions to education with leaders in attendance. In Capperfield merchant Samuel Aklin receives a threatening Black Hand card amid saloon petitions. Peace officers suspect it was a cold message.
Southern Douglas county reports an excellent corn crop for the year boosting farmer interest. Oregon City notes Douglas county's state fair showing and a Chicago land show that revived attention to corn growing among locals. In Oak Grove justice George Bigham faces a similar charge after Moore serves five months of a six month sentence for drunkenness and wife beating. For sale a practically new Remington typewriter priced at 45 dollars with 10 dollars down and 5 dollars monthly payments to a responsible party at W Van Graven Hox 140 Lamook.
John Lind, Wilson's personal representative, departs Vera Cruz aboard the fastest cruiser to visit the Mexican revolution and assess mounting international tensions. Few in Vera Cruz witnessed the departure as admirals await the envoy with his suitcases signaling diverse opinions.
Chicago Judge Chicago Charlie A Harries of Macomb County Mil died in Leamington England during a visit. His home was in Jacksonville. He reportedly held the position of supreme chancellor of the Knights of Ethias of the World.
After sixteen hours the New York jury trying former priest Hane Schmidt for the murder of Anna Autogiler could not agree. The panel was discharged without a verdict.
Governor Wert announces a plan to close saloons in the town of Copperfield with Mise Hobie as official representative to oversee the effort. He signals strong measures, while declining to reveal details, and notes protection will be provided as needed following her arrival.
An item from Cottage Grove notes a beet weighing 147 pounds valued by J. M. McDolean. The report highlights local agricultural prospects and potential implications for the town’s economy.
Secretary McAdoo and Houston initiate the first steps to set up federal reserve districts. Banks must report refusals to comply by February 22. Hearings on reserve city designations will run Jan 1 to March 1 with major cities listed for review.
In Calumet the Western Federation of Miners buried 59 bodies, including 44 children, in a snow strewn cemetery near Lake Superior after a Christmastide panic. A grieving crowd watched as coffins were carried along a country road to the burial ground.
Calumet Michigan owners stand firm against mediation in the Western Federation of Miners dispute. Mine managers in the copper strike region press for direct action to end the standoff, while labor department officials in Detroit pursue a resolution.
An El Monte youth known as the El Monte bandit pleaded guilty in superior court to the murder of traveling passenger agent Horace B. Montague. The 22 year old Boatick faces the hangman within 60 days. He robbed a Pullman car crew on December 1 near Pomona and killed Montague, believing him about to betray. Colene and another associate were captured on December 22 after trailing the suspect.
President Wilson is 57, with birthday congratulations pouring in from across the country. Senator Chamberlain plans to rally public land state senators and representatives to push a three year homestead law amendment when Congress reconvenes. Manuel Quezon notes improved Filipino sentiment toward the United States since Wilson’s policy announcement. Feeney Breemer Co to manufacture tanks and machinery for a new Natatorium at Bayocean with immediate start on heavy components.
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