National Republican Progressive League forms for national campaign
Washington reports formal announcement of the National Republican Progressive League formed by senators, congressmen, governors and others to pursue a nationwide popular government. Jonathan Bourne of Oregon named president with Norris of Nebraska as first vice president and Osborn of Michigan as second in command.
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Naton
Jonathan Bourne
Weeen
Cromment
Washington
National Republican Progressive League
Congress
St. Bourne
Oregon
Norris
Nebraska
Osborn
Michigan
Ice
Charles Crane
Chicago
Gifford Pinchot
Kent
California
George Record
New Jersey
Clapp
Minnesotta
Bristow
Kansas
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Educator Praises Lewiston Normal During Visit
Dr John Smyth president of the Teachers Training college Melbourne University spent a week in Lewiston observing the Lewiston Normal school. He toured with Professor W R Bistrop and plans to visit Canada and Great Britain. He showed interest in training teachers for public schools.
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Scotland
Germany
Edinburg
Jena
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Smyth
Lewiston Normal
Lewiston
John Smyth
Teachers Training College of
Melbourne University
Melbourne
W. R. Bistrop
State Normal Faculty
Canada
Lewiston Normal School
Peculiar Winds Freeze Pipes Despite Mild Readings
Weather notes show wind and cold pairs caused several frozen water pipes in homes last night, not solely from low temperatures. Observer Worstell reported zero on the government thermometer this morning, with 36 above at the warmest point and 29 above by 5 PM yesterday evening. Overnight fell to 20 while winds kept pipes frozen despite milder readings.
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Worstell
Police hunt for Kotoku siblings in Tokyo search
Imperial police intensify a search for the brother and sister of Kotoku the socialist leader. They are believed to be hiding in Tokyo after his arrest and are reported to have fled to America immediately. The couple are radical socialists and are under surveillance.
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Tokio
Jam
Kotoku
Imperial Police
America
Woman freed in third trial in Tacoma murder case
Mrs Hartina Kvalshaug, accused of complicity in the death of her husband, was acquitted in her third trial. Charles Newcomb, convicted of actually committing the crime, was sentenced to death after a 37 hour jury deliberation. The case arose from a May 4, 1909 murder and involved alleged confessions extracted by third degree methods.
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Tacoma
Hartina Kvalshaug
Charles Newcomb
Ecaal
Newcomb
Kvalshaug
Mia
Sher
Pioneer Resident Josiah Page Dies at 85 in Grande Ronde
Josiah Page a Grande Ronde Valley pioneer and step father of EB 8 Norris died at the Norris ranch eight miles east of La Grande aged 85 He died yesterday from New Years day illness and influenza Funeral services will be at his home Tuesday at 10 p m and interment will follow in Peach cemetery south of Island City
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Josiah Page
Norris
Norris Ranch
la Grande
la Grippe
Peach Cemetery
Island City
Honolulu Chinese Prepare 5000 for Peaceable March
Five thousand Chinese in Honolulu plan a peaceful march to urge the governor to inform Pekin or Washington that they are industrious residents, not revolutionaries, following reports to the government.
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Honolulu
Pekin
United States
Denver Mayor Adams Seeks Hughes Senate Seat
In Denver on January 23 the Democratic nominating event to select Senator Hughes's successor faced failure. Mayor Adams of Denver is the leading contender for the appointed Senate seat.
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Denver
Onicaya
Hughes
Adams
Free text book bill passes House in Oregon
Clyde's free text book bill clears the House almost unanimously and heads to the Senate where supporters expect swift action. The measure would let each district decide to provide free textbooks for all students. Also noted was a separate bill banning Masonic lodge insignia and articles unless approved by the state grand lodge.
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HOUSE
Senate
Salem
Ore
Clyde
Masonic Lodge
Grand Lodge
New York and California Back San Francisco Panama Expo
By a near unanimous vote both New York and California legislatures pledge support for San Francisco in the Panama Exposition claims. California promises no material aid will be asked from Congress in 1916 if San Francisco is chosen as official site, with a telegram to Congress planned.
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Frisco
Congress
Albany
New York
San Francisco
Businessmen and politicians seek to block Danville inquiry
In Danville on January 23 a grand jury investigation into alleged wholesale voter buying in Vermillion county began with expected confessions. It is claimed that bankers politicians and professionals are trying to obstruct the probe. Hundreds of bankers and candidates are summoned to testify about elections and attempts to win office. Despite obstruction efforts the investigation will be thorough. Salem funeral held for Joshua H. Smith drowned in the Willamette river with Odd Fellows and Grand Army men participating.
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Danville
Vermillion County
Grand
Beig
Salem
Joshua H. Smith
Willamette River
Unitarian Church
Registration records show recall election mounting in Seattle
Nearly sixty thousand voters have registered in Seattle for the recall election of Mayor Gill. Geo. Dilling will oppose the mayor. The registration is the heaviest in Seattle history with books open only four days.
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Seattle
Gill
Geo. Dilling
Thin Ia
Fat Man Dead After California Saloon Fire
Herman Schmidt once weighed 475 pounds and ran a saloon before a large fire. He died of heart failure in San Francisco. Officials report ten pallbearers will attend the funeral.
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San Francisco
Herman Schmidt
California
Baskin Fined and Jailed for Larceny in City Court
Baskin was convicted of larceny in Justice Williams court after stealing a pair of shoes from a wagon. He was fined 40 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail because he had only 20 dollars with him, less than the 60 dollars value.
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Baskin
Justice Williams Court
Ouhe ne Family Row Removed From Gse
Wheeling January remarks outline defense-striking rulings in the Schenk case. Judge Jordan barred testimony from two witnesses alleging a Schenk family conspiracy. The state rested, with further arguments planned. Officials seek Rev George Way on warrants amid claims of a spiritualist predictor of Millionaire Schenk’s death.
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Wheeling
George Way
Millionaire Schenk
Schenk
Gchenk
Loan Fund Day Program At Local Meeting
The regular meeting will open at 2 30 with a program starting at 3 00. Mrs J D Smith chairs and explains the Scholarship Loan Fund aims. Mrs C BE Silverthorne performs polo Miss Ny Lucile Allen recites music by the L L glee club. First appearance of the Young Ladies Glee Club. Remarks and contributions to the fund expected. Ladies urged to bring friends.
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J. D. Smith
C. BE. Silverthorne
Ny Lucile Allen
L.L & Glee Club
Young Ladies Glee Club
Battle Rages Near El Paso Amid Heavy Casualties
Reports from Galena and South Casa Grandes indicate a fierce battle underway for twenty four hours. Over 3,000 killed or wounded, with many victims reported as women, highlighting a deadly civilian toll.
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el Paso
Galenan
Casa Grandes
Senator Gambel Aids Accused United States Senator Defense
Lorimer hearings reveal defense championed by Senator Gambel who comes to aid the accused US senator as clashes over legal tactics unfold. The episode centers on defense strategy and political support amid mounting scrutiny.
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Gambel
United States
Lorimer Election Defense Gains Senate Support
Senator Robert Gambel of South Dakota defends Lorimer’s legally elected status, arguing the St Louis jackpot was unrelated to Lorimer’s election and that no committee evidence shows votes for Lorimer were bought by Shepard Wilson Clark Lineke or O'Neil Browna.
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Washington
Lorimer
Illinois
Congress
Senate
Robert Gumbel
South Dakota
Gambel
St. Louis
Shepard
Wilson
Clark Lineke
O'Neil
Browna
Electric Line Pole Tip Causes Valley Standstill
A strong wind last night toppled a high power pole in the valley causing a brief standstill this morning. Utility crews restored service by switching to an alternate power source while repairs were completed.
Uncle Jake Long 89 Dies. Interment in Vault He Built
Jacob Long known as Uncle Jake, 89, died at home after a long life as blacksmith and farmer in Union County. Interment will follow at his home vault, built about 60 years ago by Long, who supervised its completion before his passing. Survived by several children and local family groups.
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Esteen
Union County
Jacob
Jake) Long
Lonoke
Jake
Long
Jinelo
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