Earthquake Shakes Ashland Homes Last Night
An earthquake recorded near Ashland Oregon last night at about nine o clock rocked stoves and windows for several seconds. Reports say the tremor caused minor damage but no injuries. Meanwhile Chicago politics heat up with a municipal ownership battle as mayoral allies push for control of utilities and Dan Dunne faces opposition. In St Petersburg Russia, April 5 marks both the serf emancipation anniversary and the start of National Assembly elections across twenty eight provinces of Central Russia.
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Ashland Ore
Scripps News
Chicago
Harrison
Dunne
Squ Ipps News Association
St. Petersburg
Russia
Trail Delayed By Tehachapi Landslide
Tehachapi landslide continues to block rails with a tunnel shifted two feet cargo and passenger trains diverted as crews work to clear the line. Officials expect two days before service resumes.
Senator Long and Tillman speak on rate bill in Washington
Senator Long of Kansas addressed the rate bill in Washington. Senator Tillman provided a daily report noting a request from West Virginia’s senator to be kept posted on the situation and that Burton's argument might be considered before the rustame court as heard today.
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Washington
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Kansas
Senator Tillman
West Virginia
Tillman
Burton
Rustame Court
In Memory of Mukden Toklo Parade Observed in City
The city celebrates two events the anniversary of the conquest of Mukden and the fall of Mukden after the war. A 100000 strong parade including veterans and returning prisoners will start at Hibiya Park, pass the Imperial Palace, and end at Uyano Park for exercises.
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Jimmi Tenno
Mukden
Hibiya Park
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Uyano Park
Timber Kings Involved in Lake View Land Frauds
A federal grand jury returned a secret indictment for land frauds covering 86 000 acres in the Lake View Land District. The case names about thirty people including eastern timber magnates, with no names released until prosecutions target the real beneficiaries.
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Portland
Lake View Land District
Lubbermen
Three candidates vie in Tacoma mayoral race
The April 5 election in Tacoma pits Republican R L McGormick Democrat Geo W Wright and Municipal Ownership candidate John Hartman in a heated three way contest. Supporters push their lines as polls close and results await tally.
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Tacoma
R.L. McGormick
Geo. W. Wright
John Hartman
Zion creed change and financial plea in Devine authority row
Chicago April 5 Voliva and Zion directors adopt a new creed and policy to avert crisis. They deny Dowie's divine power, call Zion a christian co operative community, and urge a million dollar public raise. Dowie seeks information amid deposition reports. Portland body ID of Wm R. Davis linked to Maine governor's son. Emma LeDoux indicted for murder in Stockton with expected arraignment.
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Chicago
Voliva
Zion
Dowie
Fcripps News Association
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Portland Heights
Wm R. Davis
Maine
Umatilla
Miners Conventions Riot and Strike Actions Reported
Pittsburg April 5 The district convention of miners ousted president Dolan after a chaotic session while Frank Fehan was elected president. Dolan was dragged from the rostrum and expelled. he will pursue redress in court. Wilkes-Barre April 3 Thomas Tague and a coworker were attacked by Italian strikers. this marks the first trouble since work suspensions. Philadelphia April 3 Operators in New York Chicago Pittsburg and St Louis recruit strike breakers by the hundred to run mines. New York April 3 the anthracite conference adjourned until Thursday. Litchfield Illinois Robbins controlled mines sign 1905 scale. mines start when men ready. Chicago April 3 miners sign 1905 scale. 100 operators receive agreements. some mines to run within the week. Oakland April 5 violence as strikebreakers camped. stones thrown. many strikebreakers from Los Angeles. ferry traffic falls as unions seek to avert conflict.
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Titus
Strikare
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Scripps News Association
Litchfield
Illinois
F. L. Robbins
Scrippa News Association
Oakland
Los Angeles
Striks
Union and Company
Desperate Duel Endangers Mine Owner in San Jose
In an early morning burglary attempt in San Jose George Douglas a wealthy mining man was shot in the abdomen. The burglar named Fred Paul was wounded in the leg by Douglas revolver and captured by Sheriff Ross at Santa Clara hours later. Douglas remains in serious condition at a hospital with doubtful chances of recovery. Paul’s wounds are not dangerous.
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San Jose
George Douglas
Fred Paul
Douglas
Ross
Santa Clara
Paul
Labor Leaders Break Off to Hear Company Ultimatum
Oakland labor leaders leave conference to discuss with the committee the company's unannounced ultimatum, believed unfavorable to the car men's union.
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Oakland
Cal
Carmen
Edward Everett Hale Birthday Observed in Quiet D.C. Tradition
The Rev Edward Everett Hale veteran Senate chaplain marks his eighty four birthday in Washington D C with health vitality and public letters of congratulation. Friends visit at his home and Hale remains engaged in Senate affairs despite advanced age.
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Washington, D. C
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Senate
State May Recover Damages in Timber Land Case
The Attorney General states the state may recover, but the measure of damages is unclear. It does not specify whether recovery covers the remaining purchase price or timber value. It holds a buyer who cuts timber on school land and defaults on the balance owes damages to the state.
Southern Primary Election practices across states summarized
Nine southern states show varied primary rules shaping United States Senate selection. Alabama and Texas bind legislatures to the popular vote. Georgia and Mississippi linkSenate votes to party or convention decisions. South Carolina allows a second primary. Virginia hints at convention direction. Kentucky and Tennessee adopt blanket or limited scopes. Louisiana considers new laws. Arkansas places Senate votes by party convention. Prohibition leader John G. Woolley to address Oregon delegates on April 18 in Portland.
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Alabama
United States
Georgia
Democratic State Committee
Mississippi
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Arkansas
John G. Woolley
Prohbition Party
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Portland
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