Telegraphers Strike Decision Shaped by Union Leaders
New York June 19 The general executive committee of the Telegraphers Union approved a strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraphs. Deputy President S J Konenkamp said a strike date would be set by President Small within the next week or ten days. A tax of one day’s pay per week was asked of all union members pending action. The strike is under review by the Labor Commissioner who is mediating with Civic Federation officials and company representatives.
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New York
Commer- Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
S. J. Konenkamp
Small
Konenkamp
Jury rules to keep Uncle Sam Oil receivership in place
Leavenworth June 19 The jury in the Uncle Sam Oil Company case returned a verdict against Tucker Jr keeping the receivership appointed by the state supreme court intact. Ed Vogt has accepted a clerk position at Rude's clear store.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Uncle Sam Oil Company
H. H. Tucker, Jr
Thhe State Supreme Court
Tucker
Ed Vogt
Rude's
Clear Store
Taft Declines To Discuss Late Press Report
Leavenworth Kansas June 19 Secretary of War W H Taft arrived and was shown a Kansas paper quoting the Washington Times that Taft may retire from the presidential race due to alleged physical inability He declined to discuss the matter and said You can just let that question mark stand.
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Leavenworth
Kan
W. H. Taft
Kansas
Washington Times
Taft
No One Blamed For Launch Disaster Report Shows Navy Board Finding
Washington June 19 Admiral Emery commanding the fourth division of the Atlantic fleet arrived from Hampton Roads with the report of the naval board of investigation into the launch disaster. The findings assign no individual blame and outline factors considered by the board.
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Washington
Emery
Hampton Roads
Naval Board of In
Investigation Finds Cause Of Minnesota Loss Tied To Tug Towline
A board of inquiry reports the launch of the battleship Minnesota failed after the steel hawser fouled during towing by the tug Crisfield. The barge carried loaded freight cars from Cape Charles to Norfolk. No criminality is charged to Crisfield officers who were unaware of the issue.
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Minnesota
Chiafield
Cape Charlel
Norfolk
Crisfield
Schmitz Seeks Bail as Appeal to State Court Planned
San Francisco June 1 Schmitz will apply to the state court of appeals this afternoon for release on bail The application will reportedly include sensational statements Schmitz resists transfer of municipal power to acting Mayor Gallingher while his attorneys say all appointees will refuse to resign when called.
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San Franscsco
Schmitz
State Court of Appeals
Gal Iingher
Chicago Wheat Market Prices for June 19
Chicago wheat market closed with July at 24 dollars and September at 95s. Traders noted steady demand and firming futures as supply concerns lingered after recent crop reports. Major exchanges reported brisk activity across grain pits with buyers and sellers signaling cautious optimism.
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Chicago
Silk fabrics and kimonas offered at generous discounts
Chiffon taffeta silk in checks and shadow plaids appeals for waists or dresses at 70c yard in latest shirred materials. Boxes of six priced 25c each. Ladles kimonas arrive in floral silk styles in multiple lengths and sizes, priced from 22c to 3.50.
Arguing Admission of Evidence in Steunenberg Case
The morning session in the Steunenberg murder trial focused on admitting or rejecting as evidence public editorial utterances from the Miners' Magazine. The defense argued the Chicago anarchist case standard did not apply. Judge Wood planned a ruling after further review. The day included testimony from John L. Stearns and the examination of documentary letters and a telegram connected to Orchard and Pettibone.
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Steunenberg
Wood
John L. Stearns
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Orchard
Caldwell
Tom
Jack
Denver
Simpkins
Robertson
Convention Opens with Johnson Remarks Amid Packed Denver Crowd
Denver June 9 at the publicans convention morning session Fred P Johnson secretary and executive committee member announced the convention work had begun. Supporters of the administration filled the hall as speakers prepare for the agenda.
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Denver
Publicands
Fred P. Johnson
Cre
Credentials row erupts over delegates tickets at convention
The credentials committee, hampered by indiscriminate delegate tickets, must redo all work as accredited delegates are indistinguishable from others. Mark Woodruff, chief of the Pike's Peak forest reserve force, faces accusation of issuing tickets to administration supporters not officially accredited.
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Dentials
Mark Woodruff
Pike's Peak Forest Reserve
Albany Herald Sold to Sacramento Pair
The Albany Herald has been sold to W. H. P. MacDonald and Y. G. Freeman of Sacramento. A 12 year old dairy farm girl near Lake Labish milks 24 cows twice daily, praised as a genuine dairy maid, prompting concern over child labor. Boise city council orders 48 blocks of street paving costing about $250,000, with a decision pending between bitulithic and asphalt systems.
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Albany Herald
W. H. P. MacDonald
Y. G. Freeman
Sacramento
Lake Labish
Balem Statesman
Boise
Five-masted schooner Louis runs aground near San Francisco
The five masted schooner Louis, owned by Lumber Company, Pronee Seine San Francisco, loaded with lumber, went ashore at Farallone Island early this morning. Tugs go to aid. Captain Henry Dyer and nine crew aboard, believed safe. cook and three crew landed by tug Sea Queen. Remaining five aboard with Captain Dyer.
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Louis
Lumber Company
Pronee Seine
San Francisco
Farallone Island
Henry Dyer
Cook
Sea Queen
Dyer
Beamen
Order to Clear Postoffice Site at Sixth and Willamette
Washington appoints the Postmaster as custodian of the lot bought for a post office at the corner of Sixth and Willamette streets. The owner of buildings on the lot must remove them within thirty days without compensation, with rent terms for staying until construction begins. Renshaw has sold the residence on the lot, to be moved within the limit. The Postmaster must report the lot condition and obtain city engineer survey proposals.
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Page
Washington
W. M. Renshaw
Sixth
Willamette Streets
Lotsa
Renshaw
Oregon Supreme Court admits fifty four to practice
Salem June 17 fifty four applicants were admitted to practice in the state courts in the supreme court list headed by Robert M Alstrop and including Beld Back Jr BE L Cannon Lorenzo Carter Mark Carter Virgil Clark James Crath Della Crigler John Cronan H Daniel George Davis Charles de Graff H L DeArmond Fred Everson M H Gehihar Sidney Gordon Frederick Cronhert Thomas Hayes Andrew Hansen Elwood Mendershott James Heitzell Oliver Hickey Co V Howard Victor Jorgenson George Jones A L Johnson Livingstone G W McArthur Allen McCurtain Frank McGinnis Quimby Mathews Andrew Marker James Moore Thomas Morris Oak Nolan T A Ogerman E M Orth Hugh Parcel Thomas Peters William Pendergast Alexander Riddell Milton Schwartz G G Schmitt Roy Searle William Shively Geo Simpson James Smith Joseph Starr Chester Studebaker Florence Sullivan Frank Kwope Alfred Wheelock F S Wilhelm E D Williams J W Morton. Fifty four took the examination.
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Salem, Or
Supreme Court
Robert M. Alstrop
Beld Back, Jr
BE. L. Cannon
Lorenzo B. Carter
Mark KB. Carter
Virgil L. Clark
James EK. Crath
Della B. Crigler
John E. Cronan
H. Daniel
George Lloyd Davis
Charles Wood de Graff
H. L. DeArmond
Mutiny at Kiev Suppressed After Bloody Midnight Fight
Kiev mutineers and loyal troops clashed at midnight on June 17 in a bloody engagement that killed and wounded about 75. Revolt spreads as unrest grows after parliament dissolves, with press censorship delaying dispatches and troops massing in Moscow and Kaluga.
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St. Petersburg
Kiev
Kaluga
Associated Press
Moscow
I Infantry
Locomotive Boiler Explodes Killing Three Near Florence
A Denver and Rio Grande locomotive boiler exploded near Florence Colorado killing Engineer Thomas Wing Fireman O'Brien and Brakeman Cooch. The disaster occurred as the freight train was moving through the area causing swift fatalities and damage. Local officials reported the incident as a tragic accident with investigations pending.
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Florence
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Thomas Wing
O'Brien
Cooch
Train wreck damages track near Pheblo
A railway incident near Pheblo left the train wrecked and the track torn up for several hundred feet, disrupting service and prompting an investigation into the cause and response measures.
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Pheblo
Spokane Railroad Wreck Injures Eight Workers
Spokane on June 19. The Spokane International Railroad freight train derailed near Greenacres in the first serious wreck in its history. Eight employes were severely injured, with brakeman Waters in critical condition. A defective rail is blamed for the accident.
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Spokane
Spokane International Railroad
Greenacres
Waters
Psa
Nicholas Wins Bennett Prize for Essay on Government
Wilson C. Nicholas 09, a Portland student at the university, won the Bennett prize of 25 for the best essay on American principles of government. His transportation topic was praised as well written. A Baker City to Montana shipment of 26,000 sheep was noted nearby.
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Wilson C. Nicholas
Portland
The
Bennett
Nicholas
Baker City
Montana
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