Progressive party pledge to amend state constitution and reform
The document affirms the Progressive party principles adopted at Chicago and pledges Washington state lawmakers to pursue direct rule through constitutional amendments. It calls for initiative recall and referendum, labor protections, stricter corporate and stock laws, improved public welfare, a 24 percent wage increase in compensation, pensions for indigent mothers, and support for irrigation projects and public employment services. It urges cross party unity to advance these reforms.
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The
Progressive Party
Frst
Chicago
Washington
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Ilifee
Voards
National Child Labor Law
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
House
Senate
Rules Committee
Worring
Jawe
Palouse
United States Reclamation
Bloodhounds Help Capture Bold Daylight Robber
In Chehalis a bold daylight theft at Mrs. John West’s home led to a pursuit along tracks and roads. A well dressed man fled after stealing two diamond rings and a $200 watch, but bloodhounds helped locate and capture him at the fair grounds area. He is held in the Lewis County jail.
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Chehalis
John West
Mr. West
Centralia
Schlesier
Wackwell
Cheha- We
Fair Grounds
Tom Foster
Urquhach
Lewis County
Rebellion Rumors Rise in Santo Domingo
Unconfirmed reports of revolution swirl around Santo Domingo as Americans face objections to tax collection by officials representing American bankers. The outbreak is blamed on local resistance, with some arguing Congress should change duties while others say reform is needed.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
Congress
Appraisers Report Expected On Werk Water Plant Valuation
The FNAL report states four appraisers from the city and water company have completed figures for the Werk water plants in Centralia. State Engineer Gray has the deciding vote to fix the valuation, with the final report expected at any time.
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Dhty
Stinlay Macomber
Apprajgera
Werk Water Plants
Centralia
Gray
du Portland
City and Water Company
Southern Pacific seeks protection from Mexican rebels
United Press dispatch reports that the Southern Pacific Railroad asked the U.S. State Department for protection of its Mexican interests after Walter Douglas, the Arizona and New Mexico manager, was reportedly captured near Agua Prieta. Company officials fear property damage could reach millions.
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New York
State Department
Washington
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Walter Douglas
Arizona
New Mexico
Agua Prieta
Paciic
Hebert Lovell
Haririman Lines
Driving piles for bridge over Ding
Northern Pacific workers drive piles for a bridge over the Ding just north of the new depot. The site prep supports a straight track into the depot from the north, connecting with the current main line near Martins mill.
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Northern Pacific
Martin's Mill
Rebels Demand Surrender Of Agua Prieta
United Press dispatch from Noougi as Arizona reports Col Antonio Roas demanding surrender of Agua Prieta within 24 hours or face attack. Roas commands about 1,000 well armed rebels crossing from Douglas. federal garrison at Hambere numbers around 230.
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Agua Prieta
United Press
Nougias
Ariz
Antonio Roas
Douglas
Hambere
Rojas
Bulgaria and Turkey clash over Macedonia ultimatum
A border clash between Bulgarian and Turkish troops sparked a broader crisis with Bulgaria delivering an ultimatum demanding self government for Macedonia. Reports from Phunople and Sofia describe intensified hostilities and reference to partial mobilization.
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Berlin
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Frankfurter Gazette
Constantinople
Kish War Office
Buthcs
Cabioficer
Becker Trial Postponed in New York Court
United Press dispatch reports the murder trial of Lieut. Becker, accused of killing Her, postponed from October 1 to a later date. District Attorney Rosenthal sought the delay. judge Bischoff acted on the motion. The defense argued the need for more time as the case proceeds.
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United Press
John Meintrre
New York
Becker
Attorman Rosenthal
Hitman
Supreme Court
Bandana wielding robber robs saloon in Portland
At 12 20 this morning in Portland on Twenty sixth and Nicolai a tall robber with a revolver forced bartender A N Taisterer to the wall and escaped with 20 dollars. The robber joked about a Bull Moose saying he faced greater worries than Roosevelt. In Tokio a funeral march unfolds as Emperor Matsuhito lies in state and General Nogi and his wife commit hari kari in the streets during the coffin parade.
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Portland
Walnut Water
Nicolai
A. N. Taisterer
Taisterer
Roosevelt
Tokio
Matsuhito
Baron Klien Nogi
Nero
Port Arthur
Hari Kari
Aoyatia
Nogi
Nori
Negi
Laran
Roosevelt Urges Progressive Party Unity At Portland Rally
Theodore Roosevelt, speaking to an estimated 3,000 at the Gipsy Smith Auditorium, urged voters to unite behind the Progressive party. He claimed the old parties share crooked interests and vowed to end boss rule while backing women’s suffrage, a living wage, an eight hour day, farmer protections, and worker compensation.
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United Press
Portland
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Gipsy Smith
Roosevelt
Jackson
Hansevelt
Corneling P. Bliss
Archbold
Anilienea
American Soldiers Warned After Border Shootings
United States Major General Wood orders Mexican federal and rebel forces to avoid firing on American territory as clashes near Agua Prieta and Nogales prompt warnings. Rebels under Gen Rojas and Antonio Relas threaten water access while U S border units reinforce the line and relay formal cautions.
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United Press
Washington
Wood
Nogales
Douglas
Ariz
Antonia Relas
Agua Prieta
United States Boundary Line
United States
Fring
Schuyler
War Department
Rojas
el Tigre
Salazar
Alanis
Consul Dye
de Camp
Antonio Rojas
Hardeman
Laujius
Marathon Run by Veteran Civil War Comrade
Veteran Arthur Smith, not applicable here.
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Seattle
Alroad
Enigan
Phunople
Sofia
Vienna
Bent
Giong the Tnessarian
Tier
BARI
Upto TB
Bandana
Censia Springs
Tantent
United Press Sense
Los Angeles
James L. Smitth
Highland Park
Mich
Washington Park
Smith
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