Recount Talked Of Over Census Figures From Durand
Local business leaders plan actions awaiting a recount or official statement on census results. Wires from J H Peare and others push Congress to investigate why figures were reduced despite careful enumeration. The issue harms La Grande, with recounts granted in several towns, Ta coma noted for a similar review as rain delays aviation events in San Francisco.
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Durand
Washington
Oregon
J. H. Peare
Congan Bilis
la Grande
Tacoma
Dissolution of Big Trusts Won’t Solve Problem
New York January 12. Civic Federation speaker Samuel Utermeyer, noted corporation attorney, says the supreme court will declare Standard Oil and American Tobacco monopolies in restraint of trade yet warns reorganizations will keep business as usual and property should not be confiscated. He blames court attitudes toward the anti trust law for the ongoing trust system.
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New York
Civic Federation
Samuel Utermeyer
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
American Tobacco
Monsham
Japanese Reaction to California Immigration Legislation
Tokyo reports express surprise and disappointment at California's anti Japanese measures. Japanese officials acknowledge annoyance at the situation and note past self imposed restrictions aimed at cooling the agitation over immigration.
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California
Tokio
Tegret
United States
Shooting in Los Angeles Follows City Saloon Duel
A deadly shooting in Los Angeles leaves one dead and two injured after Louis Lo a Mexican refused repayment and threatened a man named Mason. The confrontation chased him into a saloon where a duel erupted with bystanders Edward Joslin and Fress Dunlap lightly wounded. the assailant is jailed on murder charges.
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Los Angeles
Sraswu
Louis Loa
Mason
Lopes
Edward Joslin
Fress Dunlap
National Civic Federation Opens Eleventh Annual Meeting
New York Jan. 12 large attendance at the eleventh annual meeting at the Hotel Astor as the federation discusses federal regulation of trusts. Representative speakers addressed the gathering amid focus on national economic policy.
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New York
National Civic Federation
Hotel Astor
Seth Low Led Civic Federation and Urban Reform
Seth Low, prominent civic leader, served as president of the Civic Federation and earlier as mayor of New York City, shaping early 20th century urban reform efforts.
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Civic Federation
New York
National Civic Federation
Seth Low
Columbia University
State council meeting previews regulatory reform and workers' protections
Representatives of twenty four state councils attended as President Seth Low opened the gathering. He predicted enactment of uniform corporation regulation laws and workingmen's compensation acts and compulsory arbitration.
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Seth Low
Census figures reveal Montana city populations ranked
Washington reports January census figures for Montana with Helena at 12 615 Mis souua 12 869 Anaconda 10 124 Billings 10 031 Kaliapel 5 549 Livingston 6 359 and Bozeman 6 107.
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Washington
Helena
Missouua
Anaconda
Billings
Kaliapel
Livingston
Bozeman
Nurse testifies on poison plot in Schenk case
Alma Evans, the nurse, testified Mrs. Schenk meddled with medicines for her husband and sought other potions. Evans said she turned over the first vial to the doctor after suspecting poison and noted Mrs. Schenk locked herself in the hospital bath room with medicines for twenty minutes.
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Wheeling
Milliohairé Schenk
Schenk
Alma Evans
Mra. Schenk
Eastern Star installs officers at Hall in banquet
Hope Chapter No. 13 held installation exercises last evening with Mrs. F.G. Schilke directing. A large number of members and visitors attended the ceremonies and banquet following the installation.
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Hall
Hope Chapter No
F.G. Schilke
Late Senator Hughes Dies After Months of Illness
Denver January 12 Senator Hughes who died yesterday had been partly paralyzed for months. His fortune is estimated at five million dollars.
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Denver
Hughes
Lachner Reappointed Postmaster Nomination
William Lachner of Baker Oregon was yesterday nominated as postmaster by President Taft.
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Lachner
Washington
William Lachner
Baker, Ore
Taft
Tariff Commission Talks On Needs For Passage
Washington officials debated a permanent tariff commission bill. President John Cobb urged thorough knowledge of current conditions before action. Cornell President Jacob Schurman warned revision cannot be left to the commission and that politics and public judgment must shape tariff revision.
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John Cobb
Jacob Schurman
Cornell
Washington
National Tariff Commission’ Association
Cornell University
Commission
Tariff Commission
Fire Kills Several in Connelsville Store Explosion
A blast and fire at McCorys fire and ten cent store in Connelsville Pennsylvania killed four people and injured five girls who were rescued as walls collapsed. About thirty people were inside the building when the explosion occurred, with adjoining Citizens National Bank damaged and multiple nearby structures burned. Firefighters faced extreme heat as search efforts were hindered.
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Connelsville
McCory
Ten Cent
Citizens National Bank
Star Encampment Installs New Local Officers
On Wednesday night January 11, Star Encampment installed new officers led by D. D. G. P. George Ball and G. P. W. A. Forstell. Officers included S. Wi-F. EB. Macy H. P. George Ball Treas. W. N. Monroe J. Wi W. W. Randall. A banquet followed for the attendees.
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George Ball
G. P
W. A. Forstell
Wi—F. EB. Macy
H. P.—George Ball
Treas
W. N. Monroe
J. Wi
W. W. Randall
Diaz to aid Calipornea in stamping out smuggling
Report states President Diaz will assist the Los Angeles Immigration office in curbing Chinese smugglers and opium smugglers at the border. The plan, attributed to Commissioner General Keefe, includes employing Chinese detectives to enforce the crackdown.
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Los Angeles
Diax
Keefe
Wisconsin Governor McGovern calls reform measures
Governor McGovern asks Wisconsin legislature for radical reforms. He seeks closer natural resource conservation, city home rule, initiative and referendum, and recall. He favors state control of workers compensation, including insurance, and proposes a committee to study high living costs and enforce anti corruption laws.
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Madigan
Wis
McGovern
Fire Damages Sanatorium Plant Workshops at Lake
Fire last evening at Lake destroyed the machine and woodworking shops of the Sanatorium plant. Loss is about $2000 without insurance. Fire started on the roof. electric room and motor total losses. Adjacent cottages and sanatorium property escaped serious damage due to water pressure and quick fire department action.
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Sanatarium
Johnson Fighters Ready to Regulate Railroads
Sacramento January 21. The Johnson administration moves to regulate railroads with a progressive control bill to be introduced in the senate tomorrow. The measure creates a railroad commission, defines its powers and duties, and lays out penalties for violations affecting all transportation entities including express and sleeping car companies.
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California
Sacramento
Senate
Bear Flag Proposed as California's Official Emblem
Senator Holohan introduced a bill in Sacramento to make the Bear flag the state emblem. California currently lacks a formal symbol beyond the national flag, and Holohan argues for adopting the old California republic flag as the official banner.
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Sacramento
California
Senate
Holohan
Republic of California
Gwe Explorer Peary Plum He Sought
The note describes desires to promote explorer Peary to rear admiral and to honor his discovery with thanks. It reflects a plea for recognition and formal commendation.
Taft Seeks Immediate Panama Canal Fortifications Bill
Washington Jan 12 a House naval affairs subcommittee voted favorably on a bill to appropriate funds for preliminary fortifications of the Panama Canal to be started immediately. The action accompanies a special message with reports from Army and Navy engineers. The bill also creates Peary as rear admiral and extends congressional thanks for the North Pole discovery.
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Panama Canal
Congress
Army
Navy
Washington
House On Naval Affairs
Peary
North Pole
Taft Urges Fortification of Panama Canal Defense
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging fortification of the Panama Canal. A report by the Army and Navy engineers accompanies the message as plans are reviewed. He recommended an immediate appropriation of five million dollars to begin the defense.
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Pusan
Washington
Congress
Taft
Panama Canal
Board of
The
Army and Navy Engineers
Governor Urges Reward to Hunt Murderer
Governor May urged the legislature to appropriate money for the capture of the Spokane murder suspect. A renewed manhunt was expected with the total rewards reaching 13 000 dollars, including new funds and existing offers.
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Hay
Olympia
Govvernor
Sullivan
Spokane
Portuguese to Be Remodeled
The new Portuguese republic faces remodeling with a proposed permanent federal structure. Department heads envision eight autonomous provinces and a central government handling only national matters. The plan mirrors Swiss confederation style as discussions proceed.
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London
More Rumbolt Thieves Arrested In Gold Theft Case
San Francisco reports new arrests over sixty thousand dollars in bullion stolen from a steamship. Suspect in custody in Portland. identity withheld pending federal action. James Whalen released on bail after concealment of stolen bullion tied to the case.
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San Francisco
Portland
Whalen
James Whalen
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