Mayoral race shocks Portland as Bushlight defeats Simon
In Portland Oregon voters elected A. G. Bushlight the Republican nominee by about thousand plurality. Mayor Joseph Simon running as an independent finished a distant third as about 26 000 votes were cast representing 70 percent of the registration. Bushlight was backed by organized labor small homeowners and other groups while Simon drew business support and newspaper backing. Analysts credit Bushlight's campaign organization and careful planning for the surprise win.
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Simon
le Rushlight
Lanbor
Rushlight
Potland
Ore
Joeph Simon
A. G. Bushlight
Thomas
Bushlight
Damages Sought By Widow Over Bridge Collapse
Mrs Mary Anle Jones files a $7 500 damage suit in circuit court against Union county for the death of her husband John Jones killed when a bridge near Cove collapsed last fall. She alleges the bridge over which he passed with threshing machinery was in a condemned condition. He was pinned under wreckage and died from steam exposure.
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Mary Anle Jones
Jones
Mr. West
West
Farmers' union picnic trains head to Joseph for three day event
A loaded special train and additional cars carry a large Farmers' Union gathering from Union Umatilla and Baker counties to Wallowa lake. The three day picnic begins this morning with camping and events on the shores, with return trips scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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Joseph
Farmers’ Union
Wallowa Lake
Mountain Lake
Medford Pursues Harriman University Site
Portland dispatch reports Medford seeks to lure Mrs. E. H. Harriman to build a large university memorial to her late husband. Citizens offer 1000 acres and 50000 dollars to improve the site, citing Rogue River Valley’s ideal climate and surroundings. Harriman reportedly shows personal interest in the Oregon proposal.
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Portland
Oregon
Medford
Harriman University
Rogue River Valley
BE. H. Harriman
Weat
Harriman
Splendid Place to Spend Retired Years
A reader opines that the location is an excellent spot for retirement, describing it as ideal for easing into later life after ceasing active business work.
North Dakota Agricultural College Holds Seventh Commencement
The seventh annual commencement exercises at North Dakota Agricultural College were held this morning in Fargo. President John H. Worst gave the commencement address to the graduates. Annual class reunions followed this afternoon.
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North Dakota A. C. Fargo
N. D
North Dakota Agricultural College
John H. Worst
Johnson sails to England for coronation visit
Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight sails from New York aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm with his white wife two chauffeurs and twenty suits of clothes for England. He expects King George may wish to meet him and predicts he would break old dates to visit the palace if asked.
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New York
Jung
George
Jack Johnson
England
Johnnson
Jack
Cardinal Gibbons Honored in National Jubilee Celebration
The nation and foreign dignitaries joined in Baltimore to celebrate Cardinal Gibbons with a grand public demonstration at the Fifth Regiment Armory. President Taft ex-President Roosevelt Chief Justice White Speaker Clark and other leaders delivered addresses praising his priestly ordination jubilee and cardinalate.
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Cardinal Cardinal Gibbons
Fifth Regiment
Taft
Roosevelt
White
United States Supreme Court
Champ Clark
Cannon
Raynor and Smith
Maryland
Crothers
Preston
Three cases set for trial in circuit court term
The term opens with Fred Ratz versus A C Spain over replevin of a horse. Next follows C B Golden versus S T Godsey over possession of a horse. A dispute between Claude N Ogilvie and Carl J Stackland will be settled afterward.
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Bhia
Fred Ratz
A. C. Spain
C. B
Golden Va
T. Godsey
Claude N. Ogilvie
Carl J. Stackland
German archaeologist Riicter Held for Ransom in Turkey
In Solinica near Mount Olympus, the German archaeologist Riicter was kidnapped by Turkish brigands and held for ransom. A letter received here requests 75,000 dollars for his release, with Turkish troops reportedly opposing payment and aiding efforts to locate his friends and the German government.
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Solinica
Turkey
Mount Olympus
Thesasalia
Riicter
Mplores
Seymour Objects to Ousting in San Francisco Court
Chief Seymour appeared in San Francisco court to argue against dissolving the injunction shielding him from ouster by the police commission. By late afternoon no ruling had been issued.
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Seymour
San Francisco
Chief Seymour
Police Commission
Gold Strike Reported Near Grants Pass
Grants Pass reports a third gold strike in five weeks on the Applegate river fourteen miles south of town. The find in white quartz has caused great excitement as many men head into the hills to stake claims.
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Grants Pass
Joseph
Applegate River
Salida Hosts Grand Army Encampment Gathering
Salida Colorado opens its annual Grand Army veterans departmental encampment honoring Colorado and Wyoming. The event began with strong attendance and runs through Thursday with continued proceedings and visitor participation.
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Salida
Colo
Grand Army Veterans of
Colorado and
Wyoming
Dakota celebrates semi centennial with flags on public pollings
Pierre June 6 The territory of Dakota was created sixty years ago today to mark the semi centennial celebration flags were displayed on public polling places across the territory highlighting the historic milestone and civic pride.
Postmaster Salaries Readjusted In Oregon Cities
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced the readjustment of salaries for postmasters in cities where pay is based on annual receipts. Two Oregon towns, Baker and Roseburg, gain $100 yearly, bringing Baker to $2,600 and Roseburg to $2,400. Spokane postmaster rises to $3,900. Changes take effect July 1. Rochester convention opens as American Water Works Association holds its 31st annual session in Rochester with attendees from major U S and Canadian cities.
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Hitchcock
Post Office Department
Oregon
Baker
Roseburg
Spokane
Rochester
N. Y
American Water Works Association
United States
Canada
Fire ring arson confession implicates Chicago magnate
Leopold Diefusa a wealthy tailor confessed to employing eight men in a fire ring that burned his factory last Saturday. He killed Drfuss in his Michigan Boulevard home after the blaze. Drfuss was arrested for arson and, in confession, named several prominent business men who hired incendaries. He said $900 paid and a further $1,500 promised on insurance collection.
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Chicago
Leopold Diefusa
Michigan Boulevard
Drfuss
New Law Upheld On Railroad Drunkard Removal
A conductor on the Joseph branch removed a drunken man at Elgin under the new law barring intoxicated riders. The man, known in police courts of Bigin and La Grande, attempted to board while intoxicated and was put off, passengers say the conductor acted decisively to enforce the statute.
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Joseph Branch
Elgin
Bigin
la Grande
Trio to Face Trial in Humboldt Gold Robbery Case
In Portland Oregon on June 6, Jack Barrett BE Wheeler and James Whealen face trial this week for involvement in the Humboldt steamer bullion robbery. They will be tried first on charges of obtaining 1500 from Merthanta National Bank by forged check.
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Portland, Or
Jack Barrett
BE. J. Wheeler
James Whealen
Humboldt
Merthanta’ National Bank
Wedding of Louise Hibben and Richard Fairbanks in Indianapolis
Guests from Washington and Chicago arrive for the wedding of Miss Louise Hibben daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Bancroft Hibben and Richard Monroe Fairbanks son of the late Vice President. The ceremony scheduled for tomorrow at the First Presbyterian church.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gueata
Washington
Chicago
Louise Hibben
Harold Bancroft Hibben
Richard Monroe Fairbanks
Somnambulist Killed In San Francisco Fall
A 20 year old saloon porter named William Meyers died after walking from a fourth floor unfinished building in San Francisco. He slept, woke, and climbed into the structure as a policeman tried to rouse him, then fell to the sidewalk.
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San Francisco
Jone
Willam Meyers
Fourth Street
Sugar Trust to Be Investigated by Special Committee
Washington June 6 The sugar trust faces a forthcoming inquiry by a special committee led by Representative Hardwick. The panel plans to review all data on the trust and focus on statements after reports of large frauds in sugar imports. Also on a lighter note, a married people dance is held tonight at the Elks' auditorium as part of a trio of events.
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Washington
Sugar Trust
Hardwick
Elks
Jury will hold dynamiters in Record Building case
Los Angeles June 6 The grand jury indicted C B Connors and James McNamara for the dynamiting of the Record building. The court fixed next Friday for arraignments despite defense appeals for a ten day postponement.
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Los Angeles
C. B. Connors
James McNamara
Will
Madero Nears City of Mexico as Lights Go Out
While banqueting with admirers at Agua Calientes, President Madero is reported near the city of Mexico when a cascade of lights suddenly failed, plunging the scene into darkness. The incident occurred during a public reception attended by supporters and officials.
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Madero
City OF
Mexico
Agua Calientes
General Madero Arrives in Mexico After Banquet Escape
The revolutionary leader Madero and his wife fled a banquet in Mexico as plot rumors spread of an assassination attempt. Reported crowds await his return from Agua Calientes with a grand reception and a formal balcony address.
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Agua Calientes
Mexico
Maver
Pis
Madero
Colonel Hay
Jury Declines Indictment in Park Corn Case
Park Corn, accused of manslaughter in the death of Luis after an early altercation at North Powder, is freed as the grand jury returned a not true bill. The coroner's inquest had suggested self defense by Corn, with Luis as the aggressor, leaving no new evidence to proceed.
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Luis
Noth
State of Oregon
Corn
Margaret West
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
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