Chicago Mayoral Primary Ends In Heated Campaign
Chicago voters faced a pivotal mayoral primary with eight Republican and Democratic candidates vying for a four year term. Notable contenders include Merriam Scully Thompson Murray Smulski on the GOP side and Harrison Graham Donne on the Democratic slate, amid broader discussions of reform, public utilities, and city leadership.
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John F. Scully
John B. Thompson
Tom Murrey
John F. Smuleki
Merriam
University of Chicago
Board of
Aldermen
Commission of City Expenditures
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Board of Aldermen
John R. Thompson
Senator Lorimer
Tom Murray
Murray
John F. Smulski
Qneen
Carter H Harrison
Andrew J. Graham
Fadward F. Donne
Carter Ho Harrison
Harrison
Kenna-Coughlan First Ward
West Side
Howard F. Donne
Everal
Mayoral and alderman contests shape up in city elections
The piece notes resignation by two brand, French premier, and a 75 cent gas veto, with an ordinance reducing to 85 cents. W A Brubaker is sole Prohibition mayoral candidate. W A Rodriguez unopposed in Socialist primaries. Alderman races in 35 wards spark humor and stiff campaigns with Graham Harrison and Dunne leading Democratic candidacies amid reform efforts to defeat grav wolves as the new board weighs major municipal matters.
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W. A. Rodriguez
Graham Harrison
Dunne
Battle near Elko ends with Indian casualties and white deaths
Reports from Reno say a three hour gun battle at Kelleys Ranch 40 miles west of Tuscanora pitted a Reno posse led by Sheriff Farrel against a band of Indians. Four stockmen were killed. two women and two children died amid crossfire. several Indians were killed and others escaped. The survivors were to be brought to Reno.
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Elko
Nevada
Washoe County
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Kelley's Ranch
Tuscanora
State Police
Shirif Farrel
Snow Drift in Deep Cuts Paralyzes Transcontinental Rail Traffic
Snow drifts of eighteen feet in Montana create a high snow record for the Mt Montpelier Fosall region and halt transcontinental service. Trains from Portland to Chicago stalled. relief offers none. Pocatello to Portland stub traffic continues amid blowing snow and poor visibility. Through traffic uncertain as relays and delays mount in the Mt. Mountanol area. Track clearances only partial with major drifts on mountaine sidings.
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Pocatello
Portland
Briand and French Cabinet Resign After Confidence Loss
Paria Feb 27 Premier Briand and the entire French cabinet resigned following a Friday vote of confidence that yielded only a bare majority. Briand announced he would stay until after Minister Bron’s funeral, then delivered the funeral address and resigned at the government offices.
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Chamber of Deputies
Guote
Briand
Miniat
R Bron
Motion Day on Tuesday Sets Court Hearing Schedule
Judge Knowle announces motion day for attorneys tomorrow at 10 o clock to present motions and set hearings for cases on the March circuit court docket. The list currently lacks unusually important matters or pension cases.
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Knowle
Navy Medical Director Retires on Reaching Age Limit
Washington reports Navy Medical Director Paul Fitzsimmons retired today after reaching the mandatory active service age. The event reflects standard retirement procedures for senior medical leadership in the Navy.
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Navy
Washington
Paul Fitzsimmons
Millionaire Father Gifts Daughter Million Check
San Francisco reports a record bridal gift as Wl Irwin hands his daughter Helens a one million dollar check on her marriage to Templeton Crocker, a man valued at 320 million. The ceremony and fortune mark a historic social milestone in local high society.
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Wl Irwin
Helens
Templeton Crocker
New Fight Opens Over Union School Site in Heated Election
Union voters will go to the polls March 6 to settle the schoolhouse site dispute after a Supreme Court ruling required a majority vote. Northside and Northside backers seek control of the court house site amid rumors of a new location while 18 students are expelled and backers hope for a swift November 6 election to end ongoing delays.
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Barber Millionaire Proposes Government Railroads Plan
O. Barber, millionaire and head of the match trust, urges government ownership and operation of all railroads under a single system. He backs bonds at three percent to protect holders and buyers, and proposes government guarantees with denominations enabling broad participation. Ripley of the Santa Fe counters that government ownership would worsen conditions despite potential improvements.
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Match Trust
Ripley
Santa Barbara
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Santa Fe
New State Teacher Certification Rules Explained
A county education official outlines the June 21 examination schedule and changes under the new law. Details cover certificate types, passing averages, and subject requirements for one, five, and primary five year certificates, including teaching theory, school law, and geography.
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Alcoben
Students expelled for dance party at Union high school
Eleven Union high school students were expelled Friday after advertising a dance following a basketball game. An open conflict followed, but they were later returned to classes on their own terms after the board sought conciliation and the students refused to sign any pledge of obedience.
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Union
Elahteen
Union High School
Elgin Secretary Named for Lafferty Ally
Elgin February 27 special report says Mine Heat Greene proprietor and manager of the Elgin hotel has accepted a private secretary post to Congressman A. W. Lafferty the recently chosen Republican leader. Greene and Lafferty are Missouri friends and neighbors.
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Greene
Concreseman
A. W. Lafferty
Neorerat
Mr. Lafferty
Missouri
Kansas City Automobile Show Opens in Convention Hall
Kansas City's fifth annual automobile show opens in Convention Hall today and runs through Saturday. The display features commercial cars and exhibits routine showcases from area dealers.
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Kanata City
Kansas City
Murphy Trial Opens for Murder of Sweetheart
The case of Michael Ti Murphy for the murder of his sweetheart opened today in Denver California with the crime having occurred on January 15 last.
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Denver
Calc
Michael Ti. Murphy
Daghardists Association Formed to Protect Orchards
A new group the Daghardists Association formed by leading fruit men from Imbler district to oversee spraying, cultivation and packing for about 1790 acres. CW Cleaver presides as president. M T W Opsene as vice president. OL Bawyer as secretary and Hoffidhs as treasurer.
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Grande Ronde
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Imbler Preliment’s Association
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Eilenshurg Chief Shot in Robbery Attempt
Eilensburg, Feb. 27 Joseph Sebull former chief of porter and now a patrolman was shot and seriously injured in a clash with robbers during a deal. The incident left Sebull wounded as police pursue suspects.
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Eilensburg
Joseph Sebull
Porter
Rob May Preparing to Assume Peat Master Role
The Commission on Way in Elgin February 7 reported Rob May has been named peat master of Figinfe and is en route to assume the office. May is making preparations to take over duties.
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Rob May
Figinfe
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