Roosevelt at Osawatomie Honors John Brown in Speech
Colonel Roosevelt, greeted by Governor Stubbs and lawmakers, toured Brown’s burial site and battlefield at Osawatomie. He dedicated Memorial Park for 25 thousand attendees, praising Lincoln and John Brown while urging equal opportunity and square deals in government.
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Promoters Hope Laurier Survey Could Open Columbia River
Premier Laurier promised to have the Canadian Public Works ministry survey the Columbia from Lake Windmere to the international boundary to assess improvements for navigability to Robson B C. If Canada joins the United States the river may become sea to Robson navigation, greatly aiding the inland empire.
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Grady Leads in Primaries for Joan Hawley Nomination
Grady appears to lead in the Democratic primaries for the Joan seat with Hawley staying in contention as the outcome remains in doubt. The result leaves the nomination uncertain and politics tense as vote counts continue.
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Joan
Hawley
Idaho Primaries Point to Brady Nomination and Wet Verdict
Boise August 31 Returns show Governor Brady likely to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination while James Hawley appears set for the Democratic candidacy. Insurgents claim victory with Burton French over Thomas Hamer in the congressional race, Bowen leads Sewelle for the Democratic nomination, and Idaho seems to stay wet.
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Benson’s renomination push for secretary of state backed
Governor Benson plans to seek renomination and election as secretary of state but will not join the primary campaign. He aims to work before the November election, relying on his record as a Republican and public official. The state Republican Assembly, with 1209 delegates, unanimously recommended Benson for re nomination.
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Roosevelt Praised in Kansas Amid Prosperity Toasts
Theodore Roosevelt visits Osawatomie Kansas to the acclaim of thousands who celebrate the state's booming economy and its wheat cattle factories mines and crops while avoiding discussion of Kansas baby crop declines. The piece notes a drop in births from 25 990 in 1907 to 23 860 the next year and jokes that busy Kansas women with automibiles and clubs may have little time for babies.
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Portland Aids Needy Fire Sufferers Campaign
Portland chamber of commerce launches a drive to raise 5000 for forest fire victims in Idaho Washington Montana and Oregon. About half the funds go to Southern Washington and others within 100 miles. Miss Prichard collects provisions and blankets while many destitute cases are reported.
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Benson Not Ill Denies Reports Of Ill Health
Benson refutes claims from political rivals that he is dangerously ill and asserts he is not ill. Aides say reports originated from opponents and are unfounded.
Queen Wilhelmina Celebrates 30th Birthday With Global Messages
The Hague August 31 reports congratulatory messages from many nations including a cable from President Taft reaching Queen Wilhelmina on her thirtieth birthday. The popular Dutch queen, who saved Holland from the German Empire by birth of her throne, is admired by her subjects. A universal holiday with parades, military reviews and sports marked the day across the kingdom.
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Walsh to fight Britt in Baltimore boxing match
Jimmy Walsh a Boston bantam and Young Britt of Baltimore are matched for six rounds at the Mureka Athletic club in Baltimore Maryland tonight. This will be Walsh first fight since facing Pal Moore.
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Governor Benson Health Rumor Deplored by Friends
Salem officials report Governor F W Benson is recovering in San Francisco and will resume duties next month. Friends deny illness rumors as unfounded while Dr R B Lee Steiner notes Benson’s health improving after months of treatment.
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Oregon
San Francisco
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R. B. Lee Steiner
Oregon State Insane Asylum
Fifty Years a Teacher Retirement of Prof Samuel Thurber
Boston Aug 31 After fifty years in teaching Prof Samuel Thurber retires from the English department of the Girls High School where he served since 1881. Born in Providence in 1837 and Brown University graduate, he led the classic department and served in the Civil War noted for observations on girls and boys in school and their intellectual vigor.
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Professor Edwin Day Dies at 7 A.M. Noted Local Music Mentor
Professor Edwin Porter Day, a pioneer music teacher in the city, died this morning after weeks of illness. He taught at his Greenwood Street home and studio, previously running his studio above the Selders store, and educated hundreds of students in music. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Calaman's Fate in New York Uncertain
In Albany political buzz grows as Calaman's position remains unsettled and Roosevelt eyes a possible win for temporary chairman amid maneuvering among New York party insiders.
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New York
Roosevelt Support Grows as New York Convention Opens
New York August 31 Roosevelt named temporary chairman as Republican regulars plan a hard fight over delegates and the party president Sherman faces pressure at the national convention and city primaries. G A R letters reach Sherman in Joplin denouncing his actions while Brethren church ministers meet at Winona Lake for a national conference and Lyceum sessions begin.
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International Lyceum Association
Mystery in Walla Walla
Walla Walla police have dropped the acid attack case on Fred Cornelius of Murray Idaho. He was struck near his hotel, suffered eye injury, and left for Spokane without calling authorities. No suspect identified.
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Fred Cornelius
Murray
Idaho
Cornelius
Spokane
Fuld
Preacher Harris Leaves Dayton Church for Waitsburg Post
Reverend Harris resigns after three years at First Christian church in Dayton citing complaints of being too friendly with sinners and attire. He has doubled church membership and will move to take a pastorate in Waitsburg amid heavy call volume.
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Waitsburg
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