Crawford quits Republican for Progressive party bid
Thomas Crawford of Lewis County announces withdrawal as a Republican candidate for state senator and endorses the Progressive party after reading its Chicago platform. He urges voters to study the platform, convert to its policies, and supports the new party in the campaign.
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Centralia
Lewis County
Chicago
Progressive Party
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Republican Party
Thomas Crawford
Progressive surge as Republicans flee for new party in Washington
United Press report from Seattle dated August 17 notes rapid desertion of Republican candidates to the Progressive party. The new party will hold preferential primaries on September 7 to nominate a full state and county ticket. Twenty-two Republican candidates have withdrawn from the September 10 GOP primaries.
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Seattld
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Bryan Takes Rap at Teddy in Cleveland Speech
Aug 17. Watton J. Bryan attacked Colevelt and party promises, accusing Roosevelt of lacking a remedy for trusts and proposing a one man government. He warned against centralized executive power and the danger of a supreme attempt to control the nation.
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Watton J. Bryan
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Roosevelt
H Bates
Juance
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Local Port Elevators Ship Heavy Wheat and Grain Freight
In Port Anther Ontario during the week ended August 14, 263000 bushels of wheat, 231900 of oats, 19300 of barley, and 66400 of flax were shipped from three elevators. The facilities are emptying and preparing for the new crop amid a heavy shipping season.
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Secretary Wilson Turns Seventy Seven As Cabinet Veteran
Washington Aug 17 Tama Tim Wilson Secretary of Agriculture and the oldest man in President Tafts cabinet celebrated his 77th birthday. He said he plans to quit public life on March 4 next to spend time with grandchildren and wear overalls among common folk. Wilson has served longer than any cabinet member and under his leadership the department has broadened its scope.
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Taft
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Pension Bill Signed By Taft To Benefit Veterans
President Taft signed the pensions appropriation bill totaling about 140 million dollars. More than 200,000 veterans and dependents whose pensions have been delayed since August 4 will be able to redeem vouchers starting Monday.
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Taft
Newport Sunk by Shed Collapse at Balboa Dock
A wireless report from Balboa on the Isthmus of Panama states the Pacific Mail & Steamship Company steamship Newport was sunk when a large government shed on the Balboa dock collapsed at midnight. No loss of life has been reported.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
Wireless
Pacific Mail & Steamship Company
Newport
Balboa
Panama
Bootlegging Pack Mule Mystifies Federal Probe
In Muskogee Oklahoma a puzzling excise case concerns a pack mule used for bootlegging liquor across the old Indian Territory line. The mule operates without a pilot, with unknown owner and suppliers, and stops at farm houses for payment. Authorities seek the higher power behind the operation.
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United Press
Muskoger
Okla
Uncle Sam
Old Indian Territory
United States
Creek County
Payne County
Oxlahsma Territory
Roosevelt May Speak in Stadium in Tacoma
Tacoma August 17 Progressives eye a September 1 state convention location, possibly Seattle or Tacoma. Roosevelt invitation lingers. Tacoma Stadium expected to host his speech September 11 if the convention lands elsewhere, with a Seattle ratification meeting planned September 10.
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Joseph M. Dixon
Lorenzo Dow
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Towa
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Redmond Capitulates as Mayor and Marshal Resign
Salem Ore August 20 Governor West wins in Redmond. City council accepts resignations of Mayor H F Jones and Marshal McClay, avoiding a militia raid. Council to select Jones successor. Sunpter mayor confirms Simpter saloons closed all day. governor’s actions prompt Woods to resign.
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West
Redmond
H. F. Jones
Marshal McClay
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L. C. Edwards
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Simpter
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Woods
Sulzer On Trail For Governor Nomination
New York August 20 William Sulzer a New York politician favored as a Democratic candidate for governor of the Empire State reported to national headquarters for campaign work. He is expected to be among speakers after Roosevelt, noted for labor appeal and strong oratory. Texas Congressman Northton, head of the convention speakers committee, altered plan to have Roosevelt follow Ryan when the campaign heats up.
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William Sizer
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Nurleton
Texas
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Roosevelt
Atkins Baker wedding in Wenatchee ties to Okanogan banker
The marriage of Miss Olive Virginia Maker formerly of this city to Frank R. Atkins of Okanogan Washington occurred last Wednesday evening at Rev M Le Tuanders home in Wenatchee. The couple left by auto the next morning for Okanagan where the groom represents the Netherlands American Mortgage bank.
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Frank R. Atkins
Okanogan
Wash
Weiner Roast on Chehalis River Farms Stirring Night
Agl fpr 20. A large weiner roast was held last night on the Chehalis river bank at Mr Thacher's farm. Neighbors from the district attended and after singing gum etc a large stump was set ablaze and participants roasted the weiners. All reported a good time.
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Battleship Compromise Settles Major Navy Row
United Press reports the Senate and House conferees reached a compromise on the naval appropriation bill. The agreement calls for one battleship at a cost of 15 million dollars, lower than the dreadnought scale, expected to end the dispute.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Fay
Another Revolution Threatened in China
A Unitedness Leased Wire report compares the Chinese g ove rnment execution of Chung Chen Wa to Napoleon's execution of the Duc d Enghien, calling it a turning point for the republic. It notes President Yuan Shikai publishing Vice President Li Yuanhong's telegrams to shift blame amid outcry and growing destabilization.
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Chung Chen Wa
Pekin
Waily Telegraph
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Duc d
Yuan Shi Kai
Li Yuan Hiong
Redmond Mayor Resignation Hangs Over City in Turmoil
In Salem Redmond officials report Mayor Jones resigned but the governor delays acceptance awaiting further pledges. The town hall, led by a town warden and marshal, deploys troops to the scene as investigations continue and time lines loom for Wednesday decisions.
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United Press
Balem
Ore
Covernor West
Redmond
Jones
Marshal Law
Gee
Troppe
Taft Cabinet Debates Free Toll Plan For Ships
Washington, Aug. 19. President Taft and his cabinet spent about an hour discussing the Pan-American canal bill and the question of free tolls for American ships. No decision was reached, but Taft is reported inclined to approve the bill. A legal test of the free tolls proposal against the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is planned, with leaders in both chambers to be consulted in coming days.
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Lensea Wire
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Taft
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Great Britain
Notice of administration for deceased M. ft. man
In CME Superior Court Lewis County Washington letters of administration on the estate of M. ft. man deceased were granted to the undesigned on the 6th day of dws 1812 by the Superior Court of Lewis County. All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them for allowance at the office of C. D. Cunningham Centraulia Washington within twelve months after the date of this notice or they will be forever barred. Dated July 77th, 1912.
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Lewis County
Washington
M. Ft
Superior Court
C.D. Cunningham
Centralia
State Senator Runs for 20th Market Seat in GOP Primary
A candidate declares candidacy for the office of state senator from the 20th Market, announcing intention to compete in the Republican primary. The notice signals upcoming campaign activities and party affiliation.
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