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About Morning enterprise. (Oregon City, Or.) 1911-1933 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1912)
THE WEATHER. $ Oregon City FaiF; westerly $ Q winds. ' 3 Oregon Pair; westerly 3 8 winds. .The only dally newspaper be- tween Portland and Salem; circu- J le in every section of Clacka- mas County, with a population of 4 38,000. Are' you an advertiser? $ - SSSSk. W EKLY ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1366 VOL. Ill No. 81. OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1912. Pee Week, 10 Cests REBELS BESIEGE MEXICAN CITY FIRE OF REINFORCED ARMIES IS SUSTAINED BY FEDERALS FROM WALLS 0R0ZCO SAYS HE WILL TAKE TOWN 1 Revolution Leader Declares He Will Move Upon Torreon Next Fierce Battle Is In Progress JIMENTEZ, Mex., April 4. The fed eral defenders of Parral again are within its adobe walls, sustaining the fire of the reinforced rebels. . Throughout yesterday afternoon there was fighting near Baca, twenty miles distant, between the rebel rear guard, under Major Quevada, and the federals who pursued Campa from Parral Tuesday to that point. During the night General Salazur's reinforcements arrived and the fed erals retired to their base. General Luis Fernandes, another rebel leader, arrived today and preparations to take the town began in earnest, Salazar embarking on a flanking movement, while Major Quevada and General Fernandes faced the enemy on the front. Orozco declared that within 24 hours the city would be his. Until this has been accomplished, however, it will be impossible to move against Tor reon. The region south of Escalon, which marks the southern limit of rebel control, is being watched closely by scouts. General Orozco declares that the movements of General Huerta, the field marshal of the federal northern (Continued on page 4.) EASTER we want you to know that a jewelry store is the best place in the world .to find it. We have mad" snecial preparation for the happy season and whether you wish to spend CC cents or $50 you will have no difficulty in finding something here to exactly suit your taste and pocket book. We shall be glad to show you our magnificent assortment and to help you find exactly what you are look ing for. See Oar Easier Window Display Burmeister & Andresen Jewelers ' To the first couple that will agee to be married on the stage at THE GRAND THEATRE, Oregon City, Oregon. Conditions: Gentleman must show manager marriage li cense one week before the marriage. Money, to be paid immediately after the ceremony. TODAY 15 PRIZE DAY 1 5 lb-boxes of candies given away: 3 boxes at 1 o'clock p. m. 6 boxes at 8 o'clock p. m. 6 boxes at 9:30 o'clock p. m. Chances with J 0c tickets only H T TO BE SHAMMING JACK ROBERTS DECLARES THAT HE IS VICTIM OF, PER SECUTION SPEEDY TRIAL ASKED BY PRISONER Alleged Slayer Declines To Tell Where He Was Night Of Crime Brain Tired, He s Says . PORTLAND, April 4, (Special) For the first time since his capture Jack Roberts, held in connection with the auto murder mystery, was allow ed to talk to outsiders this afternoon, and in a long rambling statement he protested his innocence, but refused to make any statement regarding his whereabouts or actions on the night of the murder or subsequently until his capture. His statements were vague, and it is apparent that he is trying to lay a foundation for a plea of insanity. fie ueciarea mai n me man wno shot the two boys had fired purposely he out to hang, but that if he kilted them accidentally he should not be prosecuted. He declared that he had been persecuted and hounded by the state officials for the past two years, as they seemed to think that he had a diary containing a record of sup posed criminal jobs, in his possession, which officers says never existed. He said that he hoped he would be tried as early as possible, and that he would tell his full story at the trial. He complained that for two years he had suffered a sort of -bruin fatigue and that his brain would tire out frequently, and his thoughts would (Continued on page 4) SUSP THOUGHT If you are on the lookout for something useful for Suspension Bridge Cor. EASY MONEY G Showing some; samples of the new fad:'cubic"artas rvr inc. BY Ros&LF. Vtei COPYRISHT HARRIS AND SWING. WBM Major General Leonard Wood, Chief of Staff, United States Army. .S. . . rfrdlfej1 .8. " -rT 'LADY ' r 1 i 1 PERPETRATED BY! WALT MFDOUGALL v oc.riL.ri I ur nuAur-AO tauh i cnitno. i CA Ufto nAii,r n r. .K.K,,.i OOOSFtTZ V.V I 60 HORSE-POWER CA.R RUNNING. J ,-v vt.nfl,ai,OOHC-A,T 50H0.N.J v. OVER A S 3.00 PIG- at soho.n . J TAFT KEIHS.- HON. H. E. CROSS SAYS FIRST WILL BE HELD WEEK BE FORE PRIMARY VICE-PRESIDENTS ARE APPOINTED Head Of Oregon City Taft Club Urges I " , Friends' Of President To Call At -Office For . ? -Buttons Hon H. E .Cross, president of" tlie Oregon City Taft 'Club, said Thurs day that two big meetings in the in terest of the candideay of the Presi dent would be held in the-city before the primary. Good, speakers will be provided and it is expected the hall will be crowded to its capacity." Mr. Cross has named the following vice presidents :' John G. Bradley, Henry Gilbert, E. L. Johason, C. G. Huntley, J. L. Swaf ford, Ernest Rands, C. H. Dye, J. F. Clark, T. L. Charman, F .T. Barlow, John H. Humphrys, J. H. Mattley, Charles Pope, W. A. Dimick, Dr. Clyde Mount, M. D. Phillips, Frank Jaggar, H. C. Stevens, A .D. Wilson, William Sheahan, George F. Horton, J. C. Pad dock, J. W. Moffatt, Bruce Zumwalt, W. C. Wilsoa, D. C. Latourette, Will iam Aadresen, H. S. Moody,- A. A. Price, B. T. McBain, and George Rand all. Mr. Cross said that the dates for the meetings had not been agreed up on, but that the first probably would be held about a week before the-primary. The president of the club has quantities of Taft buttons, and persons desiring them are asked to call at his office. Mr. Cross says the prospects for Clackamaa County giving Mr. Taft an overwhelming plurality are grow ing brighter each day. TO BE "LOVE FEAST" Assessor J. E. Jack, chairman of the Democratic banquet committee, says that, the banquet to be given in this city April 13 by the Democrats of Clackamas County, promises to be one of the greatest events of the season in a political way." Prominent speak ers from all parts of the state are ex pected to be present and are express ing their desire to be placed on the program. The fact that this is Pres idential election year, will make this occasion one of the largest" political gatherings to be held in Clackamas County this year, and all men regard less of party affiliations are cordially invited to attend. The spread will be one of the most elaborate that can be procured, and the music will be furnished by the best musicians of the city." - !. Mr. Jack also states that owing to the seating capacity being 5 limited, he would advise all persons desiring to,, attend this banquet to procuhe their tickets early. BEING PLANNED seen inthebugg collection. ERnHULVEY MIES FINE RECORD W. U MULVEY W. L. Mulvey, county clerk, who is a candidate for re-election, has made one of the most faithful and efficient officers ia the history of the county. He will have served two years when his term expires, having been in office since July 1, 1910, and not a com plaint regarding his conduct of the affairs of the county has been made. Mr. Mulvey-was thoroughly acquaint ed with the work when he was elected having been a deputy under . County Clerk Greenman for several year3. He has an efficient corps of deputies. Mr. Mulvey is a candidate for the Jie publican nomination. GILL ONE OF FIRST TO FILE PETITION In the list of candidates in the pri mary published in the Morning Enter prise Thursday the name of F. M. Gill, candidate for the Republican nomina tion for representative,, waa uninten tionally omitted. Mr. Gill served in the last house and was one of the first candidates to file his declaration. He stands for Statement No. 1, the initiative, referendum and recall and good roads for farmers. Mr. Gill live3 in Estacada, and was formerly a school teacher. ELKS WILL INITIATE OFFICERS THIS EVENING The Oregon City Lodge of Elks will initiate officers this evening and hold the annual banquet. The lodge will open at 7 o'clock in order to give amp le time for the banquet which will be held in th Masonic hall immediately after the regular session. Husband Charges Desertion Declaring that his wife deserted him while they were living at 695 Everett street, Portland, April 1, 1911, Reuben E. Atwater Thursday filed suit for a divorce from Carrie A. Atwater. They were marled at Arlington South, Da kota, December 26, 1884. : " . 'v ' . -.t ., ? r , y ' 7 if VJ-"- .-U,JiM-.Jlr.rtiJ.. STMTS QUITS AS Fi POPULAR OFFICER BUYS HALF INTEREST IN PORTLAND CONCERN SON IS APPOINTED HIS SUCCESSOR Residence To Be In Oregon City And Religious Work On West Side Will Not Be In- . terrupted J. O. Staats, who served as Chief Deputy Sheriff fifteen months, Thurs day severed his connection with the office. He will enter business in Portland but will continue to live in Oregon City. Mr. Staats' son, Bert, has been appointed Chief Deputy by Sheriff Mass. The retiring officer was one of the most popular men con nected with the departments at the court house, and his departure is re gretted by many, of his friends. As Chief Deputy Sheriff Mr. Staats has had- charge of the collection of taxes, and he "has been complimented by Sheriff Mass and score's of prop erty owners upon the efficiency of his work. 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CO. . f Rexall GRANGERS FIGHT FOR PARCELS' POST FARMERS ARE URGED TO VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO FAV OR PROPOSED LAW EXPRESS COMPANIES ARE CRITICISED Early Registration Is Advocated In , Order To Defeat Men Said To Be Opposing . , Measure Believing that there is an organized effort being made by. the express companies and merchant associations to defeat candidates for Congress and the United States Senate who favor the Parcels' Post Bill, the Executive and Legislative committees of the Oregon State Grange Thursday after noon "issued the following appeal to the farmers: "There is undoubtedly aa organized effort made by the express companies and merchant associations to defeat any candidate for the office of United States Senator or Representative ia Congress who favors Parcels' Post, All who have' been aggressive in sup port of this 'over due reforV have incurred the enmity of the above in- (Continued on page 4.) MANDEV1LLE Pictures Specialties Act Druggists