Heat wave claims lives as cities endure extreme temps
Atlantic seaboard from Boston to Savannah swelters in the hottest day in 40 years with temperatures near 100. Chicago reports 12 deaths in one day and hospitals overwhelmed by heat victims while authorities order dog killings to curb biting. A young woman in Washington allegedly commits suicide by carbonic acid amid the heat.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Seaboard
Boston
Savannah
Weather Bureau
Cincinnati
British Consul Killed in Fez Rebels Raid
Dispatches from Tangier report Moroccan rebels attacked Aleair killing British consul Carleton and seizing arms. French relief expedition led by Colonel Brulard is expected to reach Fez tomorrow.
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Fez
Tangier
Confessor Declared Insane Amid Labor Scandal Rumor
A purported confession by Elliott triggered a political stir as the Eirectors' association faced allegations of attempting to hire him for influence. He was pronounced insane and sent to the county asylum after his admission to labor leaders.
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Prustige
Elliott
Eiréctors’ Association
Ingane
Meyer for Ambassador to Berlin Rumor at Navy Dept
Washington May 19 rumor swirls at the Navy Department that Secretary Meyer may be named ambassador to Berlin. The main question is whether such a post ranks above or below cabinet officer, as some ambassadors have moved into cabinet roles.
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Washington
Navy Department
Meyer
Berlin
Seattle to Welcome Gov Wilson on Visit
Seattle arrangements are complete for the reception and entertainment of Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey. He will arrive tomorrow for several days and speak at a public meeting arranged by Princeton men of Seattle and vicinity. The Seattle Press Club will host a reception in his honor.
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Gov. Wilson
Wash
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Princeton
Seattle Press Club
Oakland Assessor Dalton Arrested Again on Bribe Charge
Oakland May 19 Dalton Assessor Henry Dallon of Alameda County appeared in police court for arraignment on a warrant accusing him of taking 5000 dollars in bribes from Spring Valley Water Co. Arraignment postponed awaiting grand jury action. Dalton says the arrest is to blacken his character and the charges are groundless. He has 18 years in office and three prior arrests for similar charges.
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Oakland
Henry Dallon
Alameda County
Dalton
Spring Valley Water Company
Samuel Eastman
Rebels threaten Mexico City as peace nears
Reports from San Diego and Mexico City detail rebel leader Bryce Pryce’s arrest on American soil and potential extradition plans. General Figueroa vows to pressure Diaz and Madero, while Diaz reportedly plans to resign May 24 or 25 and Madero anticipates peace with Gomez arranging travel to Mexico City. 2,000 rebels march toward Juarez ready to strike if peace falters.
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Mexico
Bryce Fellows
Pryce
Kirk
General Bliss
United States
Bliss
Tin ‘Juana
South
Mexico City
Figuere
Diaz
Madero
Corral
Spain
el Paso
Franisco Madero
Juares
Ensenada Not Frightened Says Local Defense Grows
Ensenada residents remain calm as defenders increase daily with arrivals from the United States and other points. Reports of rebel attacks on the town are met with assurances of strength and readiness.
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Ensenada
San Diego
United States
Taft Renomination Strategy Noted in Dispatches
Fragmentary Washington dispatches indicate a potential bargain shaping Taft's renomination. The World cites sources suggesting Taft’s arbitration plan and related attacks align with a negotiated strategy, amid disputes over the 42-point difference.
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Tedo Berge
Washington
Taft
La Follette Plan For Lorimer Election Investigation Blocked
Senate leaders expect to amend the plan to place the Lorimer election inquiry under the committee on election and privileges. Kenyon of Iowa and Clapp of Minnesota likely to head the anti Lorimer forces, with Bailey and Payne of Kentucky leading the Lorimertes.
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Senate
R. M. la Follette
Lorimer
Committee On Election and Privileges
Kenyon
Iowa
Clapp
Minnesota
Bailey
Payne
Kentucky
New England Intercollegiate Meet Opens in Springfield
Star athletes from 14 colleges gathered in Springfield Massachusetts for the New England Intercollegiate Athletic Meet. The events began this afternoon at Pratt Field on the Springfield Training School grounds with finals scheduled for tomorrow.
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New England
Springfield
Mass
Pratt Field
Wilson plans and appearances during Portland visit
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey spent the forenoon in private meetings, addressed the Y M C A luncheon, toured the city, and attended a University club banquet and reception. He spoke at the Commercial club praising the Oregon system and urged honesty as essential for political success.
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Portland
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
University Club
Armory
Seattle
Commercial Club
Oregon
Press Club
Princeton Hosts Triangular Intercollegiate Regatta
Princeton, Yale, and Cornell rowers meet in Lake Carnegie race at Princeton tomorrow. First intercollegiate event for Princeton since 1884 and Yale-Cornell clash in years. Course measures one and three quarter miles, favoring Princeton trained for the shorter distance.
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N. J
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Rarsity
Yale
Cornell
New London
Poughkee Vale
Two Portland Trips on May 1
Two Portland teams schedule travel on May 1 with one sending a player to assist a favorite while the other eyes a separate assignment. Details on destinations and participants are limited in the readable fragments.
Portland Rose Festival Special Prize Offer
Special prize distribution details for the Portland Rose Festival contest outline May 20 deadlines for entries and subscriptions. It notes contestants at distance from La Grande have same chances as local participants, with envelope postmark rules and Observer submission dates affecting eligibility.
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la Grande
Candidates Chosen for Portland Rose Festival Guests
Voters in La Grande and Union County select top vote getters to receive Observer invites. The three leading finishers in each district travel to Portland with trips extended to Gan Franch or Gearhart by the Observer. Scholarships or musical lessons offered in lieu of trips.
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Huff
Ruby
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Care Star
Martin
Irma
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Cotner
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Frankie
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Nutter
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Williams
Fred W
Aera Davis
Ada
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Snow
Alice
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Union County
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van Housen
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Hansen
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Perry
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Keefer
Stella
Imbler
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Enterprise
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Gearhart Park
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Baker City Business College
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