General strike paralyses Philadelphia as 225000 join
Philadelphia reports 55000 union men did not report to work with 15000 non unionists joining the strike. Officials fear clashes as 8000 police on duty and militia feasibility discussed. Builds toward bread shortages as coal milk and bread wagon drivers join, bars close, and business losses climb to millions daily.
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Philadelphia
Central Labor Union
Hope
Reyburn
Jas
Unioh Square
United Hebrew Trades
Busines
Fire destroys block in Winlock business district
A morning blaze in Winlock Washington swept through a block of the business district causing about 50 000 dollars in damage. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the flames in the early hours of March 5.
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Winlock
Wash
Walker to Front Eastern Oregon Audiences With The American Lord
Lawrence Walker, famed press agent, visits the city today ahead of Charles B. Hanford. Walker schedules Hanford’s arrival for the Steward March 16th to promote The American Lord production.
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Lawrence Walker
Mr. Walker
Charles B. Hanford
Oregon
M. Walker
Mr. Hanford
Five Travelers Reach La Grande After Wallowa Washouts
Dan Hines known as Drummer Roe and four other men arrived in La Grande after being driven from En a-Kaanena. They describe a hard drive over washed out roads with ridges and other obstacles, yet express satisfaction with the wall occasioned by washouts.
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Dan Hines
Roe
Typewriter Fame
la Grande
Ena
Kaanena
Landslide Near La Grandes Causes Brief Disruption
A landslide occurred on slopes west of La Grande last night. A small slide moved down a gully about half the mountain distance, clearing a 20 foot wide brush and small tree swath and stopping just west of Mal street. No injuries reported.
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L’ Grande
Mal Street
Floods and slides disrupt rail service in Oregon and Nevada
Reports from Wallowa and surrounding areas describe ongoing rock slides and flash floods affecting the lines. Trains from Portland to Idaho are slowed while crews remove debris and passengers are accommodated where possible. Officials warn against logging dam logs as floodwaters ease but caution remains.
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Grande Ronde Lumber Company
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Nevada
Roller defeats De Rovhen in rough second fall
Denver report says Dr. Roller defeated Raoul De Rovhen of France in a heavyweight wrestling match last night on a foul in the second fall. Roller won the first fall in 21 minutes by extremely rough work. De Rovhen was disqualified for using a strangle.
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Denver
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Raoul de Rovhen
Roller
Rouen
Evangelist Johnson Announces Weeklong Meeting Schedule
Evangelist Johnson outlines the week’s plan with a 7:30 pm start tonight. Tomorrow includes services at 10 30 am 3 pm and 7 pm. Sunday school gathers with city churches at 9 45 am at the new tabernacle. Cottage prayer meetings to be announced 10 30 am Tuesday through Friday. Monday has no service. other week nights feature services. Wednesday Thursday and Friday include 3 pm meetings.
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Evangelist Johnson
New Tabernacle
Wreck in Rogers Pass Claims Many Victims
Vancouver reports a massive slide at Rogers Pass burying trains and crews. Rescue work recovers Conductor R. Snekley and others as white men and Japanese workers are believed among the dead, with at least three dozen bodies found and many still buried.
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Vancouver
B. C
Revilscoke
Fo 2
Show Lide
Roary
Rogers Pass
Tt. Snekley
J. J. Fraser
Roa’ Naster
T. Griffith
Foreman
Wieath Phillipa
Spinetti
Hungry Migrants Feast at City Breakfast Stop
A sudden immigrant train halted in the city for breakfast attracting 250 to 300 hungry passengers. Restaurants corralled the visitors and cleaned up a nice bit of money. The stop occurred in the forenoon, with many diners taking meals before proceeding.
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Number Six
Prince Hosts Fairbanks at Marlborough House Luncheon
Former Vice President Fairbanks and his wife were guests of the Prince of Wales at Marlborough House for a luncheon. Fairbanks has previously been entertained by King Edward.
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London
Fairbanks
Prince of Wales
Marlborough
Edward
Wellington March Tragedy Toll Grows At Cold Mountain
A dangerous mountain trail near Wellington hosts a funeral cortege for recovered snowbound bodies. Rescue crews and undertakers work amid threats from new slides while 47 bodies are identified and 948 rescued from ruined trains. Government officials guard $30000 in mail and valuables.
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Wellington
Wnds
Balllet's
Bar opens in Portland for Mr and Mrs Walpr Blosh
A Portland bar celebrates the couple Mr and Mrs Walpr B Blosh with a grand opening gesture and community reception. Local residents note the event as a notable social milestone for the pair.
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Portland
Mrs. Walpr B. Blosh
Thompson bound over on charge of selling a flash item
Kamela man R Thompson was bound over after a preliminary hearing on a charge of selling a flash item. Constable J W Fwulk with a warrant arrested Thompson yesterday. R Adams testified. Thompson waived examination, held in $500 bail to await the circuit court.
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R. Thompson
Kamela
J. W. Fwulk
Kamela Yesteree
Een
R. Adams
Thompson
A.C. Williams
Immigrants Face Longer Journeys on Southern Pacific Trains
Immigrants routed to California points experienced unexpectedly long delays as five Southern Pacific trains passed through last night. Cramped cars and extended travel times disrupted plans for many passengers heading to the Golden State.
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Southern Pacific
Cattfornia
California
Madriz Says He Will Quit If U S Refuses to Recognize Nicaragua
Madriz announced he would resign the presidency if Washington does not recognize the Nicaraguan government after peace is restored. Refuge of the provisional army is reported near sight, with General Vasquez closely following.
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Managua
Madriz
United State
Washington
Provisional Army
Vasquez
Nicaragua
Senate adopts saving bank bill amid amendments
The Senate passes the Postal Savings Bank Bill after Taft administration pressure. Cummins amendment to block using bank funds for government bond purchases except in war was defeated 40 to 18. Borah amendment to keep funds from state bonds or low yield securities at 2.25 percent passed.
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Washington
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Taft
Cummin
Borah
Louis James Died Today In La Grande
Local report states Louis James died today in La Grande after years as a noted Shakespearean actor who toured the West. He appeared in fine health last Sunday night before suddenly passing.
Louis James Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Helena March 5 Louis James the Shakespearean actor died of heart failure last night causing cancellation of a performance. The actor had appeared here several times to wide acclaim and La Walker manager for Charles B ford expressed regret after learning of his death.
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Helena
Louis James
Shakespearan
Shakespeare
la Grande
la Walker
Charles B.ford
United Press
James
Spokane
Mr. Walker
Polar Hero Peary Dinner At Astor In New York
Commander Peary is honored with a complimentary dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York tonight. The event, arranged by the Canadian Camps and Allied Sportive Club, will host 4,000 attendees including President Taft and prominent North American sportsmen. Relics from the expedition will be displayed and hardtack from the pole may be tasted along with coffee from the 26 year old Greeley cache. It is unclear if side dishes of monkeys armadillos crocodiles and rattlesnakes will be served.
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New York
Peary
Hotel Astor
North America
Greeley
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