Stevens Wins in Recqum recount in Oregon sheriff race
Portland reports Robert Stevens, Republican, gewonnen the sheriff contest by a 25 vote plurality after a late recount. London social set attends luncheon for Ambassador and Mrs. Reid with Lady Roberts and prominent figures, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth.
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Robert Stevens
London
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Rate bill ready after Senate action in Washington
Washington June 29 where the rate bill awaits only the President’s signature to become law. The Senate adopted the joint conference report on the pure food bill and the Panama Canal bill was signed into law. The House approved the pure food measure and sent it to the President for signature.
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Tillman blocks conference report over pipelines dispute
Senator Tillman announced he would not sign the conference report on the rate bill because pipelines were excluded. He warned against a separate vote on pipelines and invoked satirical lines about the big stick and pitch fork.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Tillman
Father Allison
Ten Round Fight Promises Action Friday Night at Lincoln Park
In New Orleans on June 29, a ten round bout between Joe Greene of the local negro team and Ed Lowery of Plaquemine La will headline at Lincoln Park Casino. The match, staged by the Thalia Athletic Club, carries a substantial purse with Greene the favored fighter. Both men reportedly show strong form.
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New Orleans
Joe Gren
Necrne Teanats
Ed Lowery
Plaquemine
Lincoln Park
Thalia Athletic Club
Greene
Thames Floods Hit London as Heavy Rains Persist
Historic rainfall floods parts of London with the Thames overflowing its banks. Reports say the city endured the heaviest rains in memory, disrupting streets and homes while authorities assess damage and relief needs. In San Francisco, Eugene Bert, president of the Pacific Coast Baseball League, proposed $40 000 monthly alimony to his wife.
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Thames
San Francisco
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Suffering of Jews Alleviated Says Montague in London
Sir Samus Montague, England's leading expert on Russian Jews, welcomes recent affidavits and the American Congress actions as salutary. He predicts Jewish refugees may return as government efforts teach Christian peasants the value of Jewish neighbors to curb riots and dampen revolutionary agitation in Russia.
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London
Samus Montague
England
American Congress
Ship owners refuse arbitration amid sailors trouble
Ship owners say they will not arbitrate and are not moving to hire strike breakers. They claim they can recruit all needed sailors locally. The Japanese liner American sails for the Orient tomorrow carrying no freight due to the dispute.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
Orient
Civil Service Extension to Consuls Ordered by President
Washington June 29 The President ordered the merit system extended to consuls and the consul general and offices above certain grades will be filled by promotion Others by examination under prescribed rules.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Demont Acquitted in Mariposa Murder Trial
Mrs. Margaret Demont, accused of killing her husband by pouring boiling water over him, was acquitted on murder charges in a Mariposa court today. The trial concluded with a not guilty verdict on the central homicide count.
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Scripps News Association
Mariposa
Cal
Margaret Demont
Thaw Defense Seeks Innocence Amid New York Trial
Harry Thaw pleads not guilty to an indictment as Evelyne Thaw plans to reveal her life story to influence the case. Former Judge Olcot grants a motion to withdraw the plea. Thaw remains remanded to the Tombs while his wife absent from court. Lawrence White denies vengeance vows amid sensational testimony.
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Seriops News Association
New York
Thaw
Josephine Terranova
Evelyne Thaw
Jay
Harry Thaw
Olcot
Lawrence
Standford White
Salvador declares war on Guatemala as troops move east
San Francisco June 29. Passengers from Panama say Salvador will declare war on Guatemala. Acting under ex president Regelado, Salvador troops left to aid Guatemala from the Mexican border. General Toledo leads another insurgent regiment preparing to advance on Salvador.
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San Francisco
Salvador
Guatemala
Panama
Regelado
Toledo
Northland Sinking in Harbor Amid Suspected Union Sabotage
The steamer Northland sinks in Portland harbor after a hole is bored in its bottom. Engineers report over four feet of water in the hold and rising levels. Company officials suspect union sympathizers. pumps keep the vessel afloat while investigators think the damage occurred during dry dock.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
Northland
Reply from Mr Stoddard to Ex Mayor Finn in La Grande
Mr Stoddard defends his mayoral acts against GC Finn, arguing public records justify council decisions. He challenges Finn to address specific objections with facts, cites taxation of licenses and the liquor question, and asserts reformers should oppose vindictive measures. Continued on page 5.
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la Grands Oregon
GC. H. Finn
la Grande
Orthen
Etraw
Blaze Destroys Store Building and Hotel in Echo Ore
A June fire in Echo Oregon destroyed a store building and the Has kin's Hotel alongside. Firefighters saved part of the adjoining buildings after hard work. The blaze started on a side track near Webb's residence and is said to have been caused by a standing lamp. Insurance covered the store loss.
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Ore
EE Oe
Remen
Fremen
Haskin’s
Webb
NP Express Changes Its Name
The Northern Pacific Express company will be known as the Northern Express company after July 1. Officers stay the same with the president post left vacant for the present.
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Northern Pacific Express Company
Nothern Express Company
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