Portland City Council Votes Ban On Women At Shooting Galleries
A leaked report from the municipal vice commission on shooting galleries provoked outrage in Portland. Council members clashed over its language before unanimously approving an ordinance banning all women from shooting galleries, amid claims the report was never referred to committee. The document alleged galleries used as fronts by procurers and described working conditions for female employees.
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Death of Maj. Gen. Frederick Grant in New York
Maj. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant, son of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, died early today in New York from heart failure. He had surgery Wednesday night for a tongue cancer feared to be like his father's illness. Born May 30, 1850, he served in the Spanish American War and the Philippines and later served as minister to Vienna under President McKinley.
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First Street Gongert I Ghehals Opening Night Concert
The Chehalis band will give its first weekly street concert tonight as they begin a series of performances. The group is now organized and plans an ongoing program through mid May featuring local entertainment in the city.
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Chehalis
Comerris Ly
Weds in Jersey City A Daughter Of General Hoppenheimer
New York April 11. Gladys Hoppenheimer daughter of General William Hoppenheimer, prominent Jersey City banker, will wed Robbisty Owl of the city. The groom is a banker and healer from Manhattan. The ceremony marks a high profile union amid financial and industrial circles.
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Eta
Hoquiam Joins State League in 1912 Formation
Hoquiam supporters moved to back a team as the State League becomes a fact after a meeting in Hoquiam attended by W J Helman and delegates from Chehalis and Aberdeen. Directors Lenfesty Paliver Lyons Lamb Sims Hoskins were ousted. Lamb to represent at Chehalis Monday where league officers and schedules will be set and franchises transferred. Aberdeen boosts raised funds to back Hoquiam, signaling readiness for the season. Hoquiam’s inclusion excites Twin Cities fans and promises strong gate receipts, potentially surpassing Olympia and duplicating the 1911 Dengue attendances.
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Local man secures contract for new Johinson building
April 12 report that Matt Albert, a local contractor, won the contract to build the new Johinson building on North Tower Avenue. The one story concrete structure with brick front is due for completion inside 60 days after work began this afternoon.
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Strike referendum votes loom for His did not provide clear title
A brief from United Press Leased Wire notes that counts of strike referendum votes are expected Monday. Tellers will tally the results to determine if peace or further disruption will follow in the coal fields, with lines mirroring the uncertain mood among miners and administrators.
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Steel Trust Not All-Powerful in District Investigations
Washington April 12 The failed Glates Steel Corporation did not order stay of action in the Mesaha district and the so-called steel trust is not all powerful over snow competitors in the Lake Imperior districts, according to testimony before the House committee probing steel trade activities. Joseph Sellwood of Divluth Minnesota testified as an ore expert.
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George Martin Paralyzed By Stroke in Early April
George Martin suffered a paralytic stroke yesterday, with his entire right side paralyzed. He is under medical care and expected to recover gradually, with doctors planning continued treatment and monitoring.
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Engineers To Strike April 15
United Press dispatch from New York reports a threatened gigantic strike of railroad engineers on all lines east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River. Ninety five percent approved authorizing general officers to order a strike if needed, with demands for higher wages to be met by April 15 and railroads ready to invoke the Widman act to block a walkout.
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Sweeping Reductions Ordered On Wool Rates
United Press report from Washington states the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered large cuts to wool, hides, and pelts rates across most regions, ruling current shipping charges are unreasonable and upending the longstanding rate system since 1896.
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Miners Refuse To Arbitrate In Philadelphia Talks
In Philadelphia on April 11 President White of the miners said sub committees of the anthracite group conferred with operators this afternoon about their trouble. He urged setting seams and claimed the miners are determined not to arbitrate their aims and to press for an extended evidence gathering and investigation.
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Tammany Controls New York Democrats at Convention
An unloose Democratic delegation from New York pledged to vote as a unit will go to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. Charles P. Murphy of Tammany Hall led his forces into control as the state convention opened, with a likely first ballot vote for William J. Gaynor while Murphy’s presidential preference remained undisclosed.
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Crowds Turn Out For Roosevelt Across Pennsylvania
United Press notes tremendous crowds as Franklin D. Roosevelt tours Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia and major stops like Lancaster and Harrisburg, crowds set new records with estimates around seven thousand at Philadelphia and large turnouts at other cities as he plans to speak from here to New York.
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Canadian Bank Wrecker Caught
Canadian bank wrecker Nesbitt alias George Cole Han, a former Canadian parliament member, was arrested in Chicago after fleeing Toronto wrecking the Farmers Hayk and stealing about a million dollars. Police believe over $100,000 is concealed in Chicago.
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Substantial Topics at Noon Luncheon in Centralia
About 40 members attended the Commercial Club luncheon at the Centralia Hotel where toastmaster Teachner led. Charles Gilchrist reviewed the Olympia meeting, urged support for a Centralia based State League team, and noted Hoquiam would occupy the vacant spot. Herbert Robinson reported progress on a demonstration farm west of town with 3700 berry plants planted and local farmer help. Dr Titus called for volunteers or donations to fund a day of labor, naming several donors. A Berlin, Centralia native aviator, outlined forthcoming fights and Southwest fair plans, while J P Scheel praised Washington material use on the new Capitol and noted Washington state received far less than its share of national raw material spending.
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Murder witness released in Chehalis jail case
Carl Miller one of two Swede suspects held at the County Jail in Chehalis was released after an order signed by Judge line. Adlbert Ry Chirk, the youthful bandit accused in the Laranee Tharns murder, was freed as well. Miller believed he would not be kept under there, while Mads Christensen, another detainee linked to the case, was released.
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Laranee Tharns
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Ladies 600 Club to plant seeds from Warburton
The Ladies 600 Club announced plans to plant seeds sent by Warburton along the edge of Mila Street Park and adjacent vacant lots. Mrs Frade Priveti coordinates the effort through Michele 10 Address Car Michigan.
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Frade Piveti
Hava
Milatreet Park
Lota
Fire Breaks Out From Stove Pipe In City Home
A fire started early this morning around 14 30 in the northeast city area at the home of Gh Price. Firefighters extinguished the blaze on the upper floor after it sparked from an overheated stovepipe. Loss is estimated at about 270 dollars. the owner is listed as Shie- Ser.
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Break-in charge filed over McCay and Highe store
April 4 in superior court Buxton prosecutes Me lohnnan Gotan for breaking into the McCay and Highe store on South Tower Street and robbing the WHE. The case involves multiple individuals including Newton Wilken ALT and others, with details blurred in the fragmentary OCR.
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Praise tome use Gill praise tome use Gill Acivited Dees Teased Wire
London and Dublin report a contested issue over Ampurth's radical home policy and the Protestant minority in Ireland. The piece notes parliamentary action and the general opposition to the bill, framing the controversy as a matter of major political interest.
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New York Delegates Debate State Convention Reform
Fragmented early April New York coverage shows party delegates debating reform measures and alternate ticketing. Political figures including O Gormour and Sunol are cited as actively shaping the process amid organizational changes.
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