Holmes Denounces County Division Bid Amid Union Critique
George A. Holmes an independent candidate for the legislature publishes in the Elpin Record that he is not in favor of county division. The piece questions his change of stance and accuses Union supporters of deceit heavy campaigning and factional tactics targeting his candidacy and the county’s political future.
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George A. Holmes
Andidate
Elpin Record
Union
Mr. Holmes
McLeod
Holmes
W. T. Wright
General Goodbrod
Cove
Bailiwick
Haworth
Rothschild
Whalen Stands By Packers In Meat Sale Debate
Health Commissioner Whalen defended selling meat from diseased cattle amid a storm of opposition from physicians inspectors and other officials. He argued destruction of three million dollars worth of meat is folly and pledged to maintain current methods despite critics. Attorney Charles P Murphy, held over, left for Baker City this morning.
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Chicago
Ill
Whalen
Chas. P. Murphy
Baker City
Baker
Eight Hour Strikes Hit Cities Across France
In response to a general appeal by the General Labor Federation of France, thousands of workmen walked off jobs nationwide for an eight hour day. Demonstrations occurred in Paris with similar actions reported from Marseille Lyon and Toulon as authorities kept peace and order with little trouble.
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Scripps News Association
Paris
General Labor Federation of Franc
Marsailles
Lyons
Toulon
Guthities
President to send Neil Reynels report to Congress
Scripps News Association reports that the president will transmit the Neil Reynels report on packing houses to Congress either tomorrow or Monday. The disclosure follows official channels and outlines the administration's stance and recommended actions regarding meat packing industry oversight.
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Scripps News Associations
Washington
Congress
Neil-Reynels
Tomonow
Bomb attack disrupts Madrid procession leaves fourteen dead
June 1 Madrid reports a bomb blast during the king's procession. A high police official was arrested and confessed. King Alfonso may attend funerals despite the tragedy as Victor is indisposed. Fourteen dead, General Weyler injured, queen targets failed. Local anarchists claim two assassination attempts, one near a church in Los Angeles.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Gueen Victor
Weyler
London
Assassi
Island City Social Notes Highlight Visits And Dinner
Mrs. Mary Childers and daughter Florence visited Portland. Louis Wade of Enterprise visited Mrs. Merton Kiddle. Mr. Will Bishop of Walla Walla was here Friday. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. Ladies of Island City invite all to the Election Dinner next Monday at Rusell Hall to fund a new seat for the Union Church. J. W. Dickey returned from two weeks in Laker City and will travel again soon.
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Florence
Portland
Louis Wade
Enterprise
Merton Kiddle
Will Bishop
Walla Walla
Wm. Smith
Island City
Rusell Hall
Union Church
J. W. Dickey
Laker City
Mr. Dickey
Congressman's suicide shocks nation in 19th century record
Washington reports Congressman Robert Adams shot himself in crisis after a career marked by service in the House and diplomacy. He died soon after in hospital as the House adjourned in sorrow. The note to Speaker Gannon cited personal obligations and willingness to be buried at the House’s expense.
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Washington
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Philadelphia
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Penns
State Senate
Ivania
Wharton School of of Economy and Finance
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Brazil
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Adams
Senate
House of Representatives
Spain
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Murder Trial Postponed in Staunberg Case
Defendants in the Staunberg murder case reconsider applying to the Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus or bail. The trial likely will not occur until February or March and further action will be taken in the case.
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Scripps News Association
Boise
Staunenberg
Supreme Court
Odd Fellows Elect At Local Lodge Officers
At the annual election last Saturday evening the local lodge chose Noble Grand J A Arbuckle Vice Grand E B McKiddy Secretary D E Cox. A summer school starts June 11 at the High School for B class pupils to make up work for next grade. inquire of Miss Rohan for details.
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Noble Grand
J. A. Arbuckle
E. B. Mc Kiddy
D. E. Cox
Misa Rohan
Women’s Club Holds Convention in St Paul
The eighth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs opens in St Paul Minnesota with large attendance. Thirty nine rooms in the Capitol building host state headquarters and committee sessions while the general meetings take place in the Assembly Chamber. The morning session is preliminary.
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Scripps News Association
St Paul, Minn
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Capitol
Bodmer Leaves Baker City For San Francisco Business Venture
A. R. Bodmer, seven years with Baker City firms including Basche Sage Hardware, will depart next Sunday for San Francisco to join Charles M. Sage in business there.
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A. R. Bodmer
Baker City
Basche Sage Hardware Company
San Francisco
Charles M. Sage
County Has Heavy Losses From Umatilla Storm
It is estimated the total loss in Umatilla county will reach near two million dollars including property and stock. Cattle and sheep perished in the storm, with Pendleton stock alone over fifty thousand dollars. A Portland train will depart Sunday night via Walla Walla as O R N tracks near Pendleton are badly damaged and the Umatilla river bridge at Uma is damaged. About one hundred passengers remain in the city awaiting a train to Portland.
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Orabella
Iva Coly
Keokuk
Iowa
Tacoma
F. Fuller
New York
Ca. Grande
Bertone
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Acane
Portland
Walla Walla
Meacham
Umatilla
Uma Eee
Veta
Carpenters Strike Over Open Shop Demands
Boise carpenters walked out after the master builder's association demanded open shop terms. About 150 workers are affected and the strike could spread to allied builders and contractors' groups.
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Scripps News
Boise
Idaho
Jel —Carpenters
Master Builder's Association
Building and Trader Alliance
Kirkpatrick Dies After Illness at Island City
At midnight Mr. Kirkpatrick of Island City died after a long illness. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the family home. He was a noted pioneer of the community and his family has the sympathy of many friends.
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Kirkpatrick
Island City
Smoot Exclusion Vote Fails as Expulsion Ties
The Senate committee on the Smoot case voted on excluding or expelling Senator Smoot. The exclusion motion failed and the expulsion motions were evenly divided, leaving Smoot still in office.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Smoot
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