Oregon direct primary law and its impact on Senate voting
Special Correspondence of the Standard explains how Oregon's direct primary produced Gov. George E. Chamberlain's U.S. Senate victory and inspired other states like Idaho Montana New York to consider similar measures. It details Statement No 1 pledging to vote for the top vote-getter for senator, and notes Statement No 2 allowing disregard of the people's vote.
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Japan Anxious For Peace Preservation
Tokyo interviews with Marquis Wai-sura and Count Komura reveal Japan’s aim to preserve friendly ties with the United States. Komura states Japan seeks peace, will curb emigration, and concentrates surplus population in Korea and parts of Manchuria to aid development and improve living standards.
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Orient
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Regions
Telegrams from St. Petersburg Yekaterinburg and Smyrne report seismic disturbances felt in multiple areas. Observatories note tremors yesterday near the Pavitiis Turkestan border and in Trans-Caucasia with delayed news reaching major centers.
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California tracks doomed as anti racing bill passes
San Francisco watchers fear the Walker Otis bill will shut California tracks and poolrooms. If the senate approves, racing may move to Nevada or Baja California with opposition led by Thomas H. Williams Jr. and the New California Jockey Club.
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Taft Party Leaves Today for Panama
President elect Taft and Mrs Taft depart Charleston at 8 30 am aboard the North Carolina for a Panama trip expected to end February 15 in New Orleans. The party will transfer at South Pass to Birmingham and Salem to sail up the Mississippi and escort the Atlantic fleet into port.
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Wreck of Maine Causes Scandal Shifts Political Tide
In the Maine incident the wreck triggers a political scandal as Governor Magoon faces sharp censure for actions described as abandonment. Officials report blame and calls for accountability amid public outcry.
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National reproach steam er goes down in havana harbor
Cuba's Governor Magoon reports the wreck of the U S battleship Maine in Havana harbor as a navigation menace and urges immediate removal. He notes the bodies of sixty three American sailors remain aboard and debate over responsibility fuels international reproach and fear of disclosure about the Maine's destruction. The report warns the harbor is filling, creating shoal and anchoring dangers for ships entering Havana.
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Mrs Hancock Seeks Shelter in Jail as Murder Case Grows
Helena news notes the Hancock murder investigation intensifies with Mrs Hancock, wife of a decoy note victim, returning to county jail on perjury charges but granted jail access due to fear of bodily harm. Authorities plan arrests tomorrow, inquest resumes Wednesday amid crowded courtroom conditions.
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Soldier Kills Comrade in Amateur Boxing Match
In Salt Lake City a preliminary boxing bout at the barracks gym ended fatally for Mickey Wilson after Teddy Fick knocked him unconscious in the fourth round. An officers' court found death from a fracture at the base of the brain due to a fall, with civilian authorities forestalled. Both men belonged to the Fourteenth Cavalry and were on friendly terms.
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Fleet Completes Long Voyage with No Mishap
A weather beaten fleet of three lightships and three lighthouse tenders returned to port after 14 000 miles and 125 days from New York. Capt Albert Mertz commends the crew while plans vary for each vessel routing to Callao, Puget Sound, Honolulu and other duties.
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Count Komura to Explain Japan Emigration Policy
Tokio June 24 Count Jutaro Komura minister of foreign affairs will deliver a key speech to the diet outlining government policy on emigration The aim is to avoid embarrassing other countries by not allowing lower class Japanese to emigrate Reports say US newspapers warn of a possible Japanese invasion of the Pacific coast and reflect renewed jingo sentiment
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Jutaro Komura
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United States
Pacific
Sam Williams Arrested on Assault Charge
Sam Williams was arrested on a charge of assault filed by Mrs Williams. The couple resides at 444 West Mercury Street.
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Utah Prohibition Bill Aims For Absolute Statewide Sweep
Salt Lake City January 4 Prohibition measure aims for an absolute statewide ban on manufacture sale and free dispensing of intoxicants. Drugstore liquor would require a special prescription filed with the county clerk. Violation to be a misdemeanor two thirds of House supporters pledged.
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Iron worker Kills Engineer on Angul Island
Stephen Bodnar, an Iron worker, shot and killed Martin Brisztella of the United States engineer corps on Angul Island after finding him with Bodnar’s wife. Bodnar fled and remained at large as divorce proceedings predicated by Mrs Bodnar’s departure four months earlier.
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Stephen Bodnar
Martin Brisztella
United States Engineer Corps
Angul Island
Captain's Last Voyage Ends in Deaths of Wife and Child
Victoria B C January twenty four rescue efforts for six sailors and mate Swenson followed by transfers to the Manning. The bodies of Captain Henningsen's wife and child remained unrecovered as Bamfield life savers searched the wreck. The voyage had been planned as Captain Henningsen's final voyage.
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