Supreme Court Trends Touch Oregon Railroad Case
Salem Oregon March 26 Encouraging the recent sweeping decisions in the United States Supreme Court in the North Carolina and Minnesota cases. It is believed the O R N will attack the Oregon state railway commission in federal court with hopes of a similar decision. A rate case from the Portland chamber of commerce may prompt state reductions and, if so, an appeal to federal courts. Tniel Convention Meets Springfield Illinois March 26 The Illinois republican state convention opened with over 1500 delegates. Joseph G Cannon is favored for presidential nomination. Delegates at large include Senator Cullom Hopkins Mayor Busse and Governor Deneen.
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Minnesota
North Carolina
Oregon
Salem
Ore
United States Suremé Court
O. R. & N. Railroad
Oregon State Railway Commission
Latate Commission
Commission
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Tiinels
Springfield
Joseph G. Cannon
Innals
Cullom
Hopkins
Busse
Deneen
Japanese Press Backing U S Battleship Visit
In Tokio on March 26 rumors swirl about the upcoming battleship visit from America. Influential papers like Nichi Nichi Shimbun express confidence the visit will strengthen U S Japan friendship. Asashi Shimbun notes Japan fears no clash in Pacific policy if America and Japan stay aligned on China.
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Tokio
America
Nichi Nichi Shimbun
Asashi Shimbun
Japen
Pacific
United States
Japan
China
Portland selects Walter H. Evans as assistant district attorney
Walter H. Evans of Portland is named assistant district attorney for Oregon by Attorney General John McCourt. State prohibition party conventions are planned across Oregon with Multnomah County expected to choose a full ticket. At Newberg the First district congressional convention is underway today.
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Portland
Ore
Walter H. Evans
Oregon
John McCourt
Prohibition Party
Multnomah County
Newberg
Regulars Ordered for Mine Strife at Treadwell Alaska
Troops have been asked to be sent to Treadwell where striking miners show signs of disorder. The U S marshal's office cannot maintain order and the troops at Fort Seward will probably be sent tomorrow.
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Juneau
Alaska
Treadwell
United States Marshal's Office
Fort Seward
Richest Japanese Baron Yanosuke Iwasaki Dies Today
Baron Yanosuke Iwasaki, said to be Japan’s second wealthiest rival to his brother, died in Tokio. Their vast interests span much of the Orient, signaling a major shift in regional business power.
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Tokio
Yanosuke Iwasaki
Japan
Orient
Armor Plate Controversy and Arrival of Fleet Delays
Admiral Evans reports belts on battleships were higher at Magdalena Bay than at Hampton Roads but finds no irregularity as ships were loaded to capacity for a long voyage. A request seeks a one day delay to avoid disrupting San Francisco primaries on May 6. In Iowa, Bryan support surges at Cedar Rapids Democratic convention, with Johnson of Minnesota named by anti Bryan faction.
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San Francisco
Washington
Admiral Evans
Metcalf
Magdalena Bay
Hampton Roads
Evans
Roosevelt
Weking Bis
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
President Jordan ill as Stanford crisis grows
San Jose reports President David Starr Jordan of Stanford University ill at Judge Lub’s home amid mystery over illness. Critics blame his actions for campus tension as students and faculty clash continues to stain his leadership image.
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San Jose
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Fire alarm scatters Republicans at state convention
Delegates at the Republican state convention in Springfield fled when a fire alarm rang from the Hotel Leland across the street. Congressman Boutell halted his speech as the hall emptied amid chaos. Damages to the Leland are estimated around 200000. After resuming, the convention endorsed Joseph Cannon for the presidential nomination and approved the state and national administration.
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Springfield
Leland
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Joseph Cannon
Indiana Democrats Nominate Bryan and Kern Amid Convention Fight
At Indianapolis the Indiana Democratic state convention endorsed William J. Bryan for president and John W. Kern for vice president. The platform opposes Cortelyou Panama bonds Aldrich and Fowler financial bills and Roosevelt’s Mine policy. A flat clash over the governorship nomination erupted among delegates but order was restored.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Bryan
Indiana Democrata
John W. Kern
Indina
Cortelyou
Aldrich
No man's religion ever survives his final hour
A terse, cryptic line reflects on faith under pressure, suggesting belief cedes as life ends and doubt remains. The fragment hints at personal reckoning and the fragility of creed when faced with mortality.
Graft Scandal Rocks Chicago Water Bureau Shake-Up
Chicago reports sensational disclosures of graft within the water bureau prompting a shake-up and complete reorganization. Thefts of tools and materials by workmen are alleged, with Superintendent Mc named. A $25 792 bill against Chicago Union Traction claims city water was used for five years, allegedly defrauding the city by continued city supply to the company.
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Chicago
Water Bureau
McCourt
Chicago Union Traction Company
Van Duyn Injured After Train Misstep
Van Duyn, found wandering last evening, cannot recall details. He left his store to mail a letter, boarded a moving train, and misjudged the direction while attempting to alight. He suffered back strain but planned to resume normal activity within a few days.
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van Duyn
T. J. Scrogeina
H Tim
Upton
Van Dusen Removed as Fish Warden in Salem
The fish board replaced Van Dusen with H. C. McAlister of Portland last night. The March 26 decision names McAlister as the new warden while Van Dusen leaves the post.
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van Dusen
Salem
Fish Board
H. C. McAlister
Portland
King Leopold Dying and Sinking Well for Relaland
King Leopold suffers a severe relapse and grave condition as reports reach late at night. In West La Grande, Miller and West begin sinking a well for E Relaland using a new machine from La Grande Tron works, described as working perfectly.
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Leopold
Bruseelle
Miller & West
E. Relaland
la Grande
Corean Papers Drive Japanese Consul Death Recall
In San Francisco amid the Stevens assassination aftermath Corean patriots press for transmission of papers said to be signed by Corea's Prophet council praising progress under Japan The Coreans and Japanese men watch each other as Consul Kalke admits risk and assassin Chang states I shot to kill with a formal charge and inquest planned for Stevens body
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D. W. Stevens
Asmeda
San Francisco
Durham W. Stevens
Kotke
Stevens
Pophet Council
Corea
Ambasandor Takahira
Roosevelt
Rean
Council of
Chang
Rhode Island Republicans Open State Convention at Infantry Hall
The Rhode Island state convention meets in Infantry Hall to elect four delegates and four alternates to the Republican national convention. Delegates are seen as unpledged, with Charles R Brayton likely named for the national committee seat. First and Second district conventions follow later today to choose two delegates each.
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R. I
Rhode Island
Infantry Hall
Charles R. Brayton
Republican National Committee
Chicago
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