Federation Labor Convention Opens in Denver Amid Resolutions
The American Federation of Labor convenes in Denver on its first real day with committee reports due and expected policy decisions. Samuel Gompers is unopposed for re election as president, while measures urge stricter Asiatic labor limits and Caucasian exclusions, and eight hour day demands for jewelry workers are adopted. The Denver and Rio Grande railroad faces condemnation over its treatment of striking shopmen and alleged use of strikebreakers.
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Denver
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Kaiser Dictatorize Aims to Decide for Fatherland
Berlin, Nov 14 The Kaiser reportedly told courtiers at Eschingen that he will decide what is best for the fatherland not the Reichstag. Germany awaits his acceptance of Chancellor von Bülow's resignation, which he is expected to receive in Kiel on Monday.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Eschingen
Germany
von Budow
Kiel
Woman at the Beginning of Great Things
A reflective line credits the start of all grand achievements to a guiding woman figure, attributed to Lamartin's style of thought. The fragment presents a timeless, inspirational axiom about influence and origin.
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Lamarting
Permanent manager named for La Grande exchange
A. G. Laughlin, longtime Pacific Telephone official, is installed as La Grande exchange manager. He arrives from Spokane after serving in North Yakima and other roles and will relocate soon with his family. F. R. Bingham departs briefly, replaced by Laughlin. A new stenographer department will be created with Justice Clark taking the post next Monday.
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A. G. Laughlin
Pacific Telephone
North Yakma
la Grande Exchange
F. R. Bingham
G C. Osburn
Laughlin
Old Prospector Speaks of Hidden Walla Walla River Mine
W H Van Duyn of Portland son of C B Van Duyn travels to La Grande to inspect a reported placer gold mine on the Walla Walla river above Milton. The old prospector claims the gravel yields about 80 cents in gold per sack and the party plans cautious exploration to verify the long-forgotten mine's existence.
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W. H. van Duyn
Portland
C.B. van Duyn
la Grande
Walla Walla River
Milton
Seaside
van Duyn
La Grande Wheat King A B Conley Missing In Elopement
A B Conley prominent La Grande wheat king and banker remains missing after eloping with Gertrude Williama from La Grande a week ago. Authorities in the Willamette valley have been alerted to search all cities. The Portland bound train he left on Thursday night was checked at several stops.
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Portland
A. B. Conley
la Grande
Gertrude Williama
Wil
Heney Improves as Second X-Ray Sought in Gun Attack
Surgeons in San Francisco take a second X-ray to locate the bullet in Francis J. Heney after the first failed. Heney’s condition improves and nurses report he rests and remains fully conscious. Authorities say the bullet passed behind the right ear and did not touch the brain. a possible operation may follow.
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San Francisco
Henry
Bunnell
Babbler Compared to Fire and Sword in Destructive Power
Quote by Steele notes that verbal folly outpaces physical violence in damage, asserting that talkative mischief can be more ruinous than fire and sword.
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Fire
Steele
Uncertain Reports on Chinese Emperor Death
London dispatches circulate on the fate of the Chinese emperor. A foreign officer seeks confirmation or denial while no definite news is received. European merchants doubt the death, though a Pekin dispatch later affirms yesterday's report.
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London
China
Pekin
Ties for Eagle Valley Railroad Work Begins
Finlenberg engineer for Chicago-Oregon Construction arrives with a crew to lay ties on 12th street for the Eagle Valley line. A. B. Jacobs reports rails contracted for the entire road and thres also let. Weather permitting, work will push on. survey stakes damaged require rerouting.
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C. Finlenberg
Chicago-Oregon Construction Company
City
12Th Street
Eagle Valley Railroad
A. B. Jacobs
Enterprise
Portland
Fintonbure
Daughters for Parke and Johnson Families
In Union on Monday November 9 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs EB J Parke. In Union in November another daughter was born to Mr and Mrs BE Johnson.
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Mra
EB. J. Parke
Union
BE. B. Johnson
Government Agent Reports 70 Claims Near Wallowa Forest
Special agent Wilson McBride completes field notes on 70 applications in Wallowa National Forest. He pins date August 20 as starting point and notes land values near inspected claims up one third since the railroad arrival, per the Wallowa Sun.
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Wilson McBride
Wellows National Forest
Wallowa
Mass Meeting Urged Over Ruef Prosecution in San Francisco
San Francisco crowd watches bulletin boards as Ruef graft case advances. Citizens League of Justice calls mass meeting to support lawful prosecution and maintain order. Police guard Ruef and Hass. Henry and Heney workers vow continued action. Langdon urges calm and lawful proceedings.
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San Francisco
F. J. Honey
The
Citizens’ League of Justice
League
Biggy
Ruef
Hass
Jalil
Hiram Johnson
Matt Sullivan
Henry
Johnson
Sullivan
Heney
Fred
Abe Ruef
Noted Psychologist Bancroft to Present Movement in City
Bancroft the famous psychologist and entertainer arrives with D Lillian Lewis and Franklin P Davin in the city. Mr Davis arranged to bring the pair under the Young and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement association of the Latter Day Saints. Entertainment is set for December 11 and 12 at the Mormon tabernacle.
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Franklin P. Davin
New York
Br. Davie
George Gillbert Bancroft
D. Lillian Lewis
Davis
Young and Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association
The
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Mormon Tabernacle
Mina Wale Engaged in Elkins Family Tree Project
Elkine West Virginia on November 14 reports Mina Margaret Wale former social secretary to Mrs. Fairbanks has been engaged to assist in preparing the Elkins family tree. The work aims to address Italian remarks about the Katherine Biking family.
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Elkine
W. Va
Mina Margaret Wale
Fairbanks
Aneist
Elkins
Wilence
Katherine Biking
Secretary Metcalf Resigns Amid Navy Department Turmoil
Washington reports indicate the resignation of Secretary of the Navy James H. Metcalf, announced last night, amid disputes with President Roosevelt over navy department reorganization and concerns about his health.
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Washington
Metcalf
Ramat
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Balloon Race Nears As Weather Improves Over West
On the eve of the transcontinental balloon race the Weather Bureau reports improving atmospheric conditions across the central west and Rockies. The race features two large balloons owned by actor Dick Pareria.
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Los Angeles
Weather Bureau
Middle West
Rockies
Dick Pareria
Football Scores From Ferguson's Tonight Highlight Key Games
Tonight football followers will be furnished scores from major contests at Ann Arbor Chicago and Bu Gent Ore with public interest centered on the Joseph game against La Grande highs. The Internet center will carry updates as the evening unfolds with hopes for rapid, accurate results.
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Ion Book Store
Interent Center
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Bugent Ore
Joseph
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Lamette Valley
Lane Hospital
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Morris
Hearst
Rudolph Breckles
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San Francisco Examiner
W. R. Hearst
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Parkside
Cate
H.C
Justice League
Waltz
Yankiana
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Haglan
Peon
Lofts Morse
Travis Sinhold
Weley
Eagle Valley
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Newlin
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