Federation Demands Prompt Action in Harriman Strike Standoff
Reports from San Francisco and Los Angeles describe a growing push by federation delegates and five international unions to pursue immediate action against the Harriman lines. Julian Kruttschnitt again refuses to meet, raising the chance of a strike as leaders urge firm federation recognition.
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Harriman
Julian Kruttschnitt
Kruttschnitt
Harriman Ines
Federation
Kline
Franklin
Aran
Buckalew
Angeles Storm Center
Los Angeles
Ryan
Julus Kruttschnitt
Gompers Visits McNamaras with Darrow Support for Harriman
As federation representatives Gompers and attorney Darrow met the McNamara brothers. Gompers remains a chief defender in public forums and backs Job Harriman the socialist candidate for mayor.
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Gompers
McNamara Brothers
Darrow
Job Harriman
Boundary Corner Dispute Over Joseph Townsite
Court reporter H R Hanna and Attorney Turner Oliver pursue testimony in Wallowa circuit court over the lost and found corner of Section 32 township 2 south range 46, affecting Joseph townsite boundaries. The dispute centers on whether an older corner was destroyed by Indians or merely misplaced, with a local farmer challenging recent surveys and a potential supreme court appeal looming.
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H. R. Hanna
Turner Oliver
Enterprise
Wallowa
South Range
Joseph
Heaverne
Kanoles
Supreme Court
Lamson to enter transcontinental air race for 50000 prize
Charles Lamson, suing the Wright brothers over an aeroplane wing warping patent, announces his plan to enter the proposed transcontinental aerial contest. He will fly a bi plane newly completed, starting from Los Angeles en route to the prize.
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Pasadena
Cal
Charles Lamson
Wright Brothers
Los Angeles
France to reject Germany counter demands in Morocco crisis
Paris reports indicate Germany seeks Congo outlet via Sangar river and tied Moroccan contracts while France bears responsibility for Moroccan stability. Paris financiers hold German notes, weakening Berlin's position. London observers doubt a peaceful settlement without a new international conference as banking tensions rise.
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Germany
France
Switzerland
London
Berlin
Cass
Progressive split rumor on Hughes support in 11th
Washington dispatch says New York Herald claimed progressives back Justice Hughes for president while Senator La Follette would withdraw. Medd McCormick at progressive HQ rejected the plot allegation and said Hughes refused consideration of his home. no truth in the report.
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The
New York Herald
Justice Hughes
la Follette
Medd McCormick
Hughes
McNamara Trial Nearing as Subpoenas Grow
In Los Angeles on September 11 the McNamara trial draws near as lawyers prepare witness lists. Darrow says the defense will subpoena about 250 witnesses nationwide, 150 from San Francisco, with costs around 400000 dollars. Fredericks plans a similar number for the prosecution, with expenses near 500000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
McNamara
Darrow
United States
San Francisco
Fredericks
Aviator Fowler Prepares Transcontinental Flight Start
San Francisco reports Aviator Fowler began his continental journey at 2 35 this afternoon after a ten mile forenoon flight. He plans to start the Atlantic crossing later today for the $50000 prize. Fowler aims to fly from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic, marking a major aviation challenge.
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Atlantic Coast
San Francisco
Sept
Atlantic
Concentration of Troops Amid Flooded Yuang Tse Kiang Districts
Shanghai reports troops concentrated in the flooded Yuang Tse Kiang valley districts as five hundreds are dying daily. The casualty figure underscores the severity of conditions in the area.
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Shanghai
Yuang Tse Kiang Valley
Schools Open With New Courses and machinery in place
Opening day of 1911 1912 sees the City and high schools start under a revised program with domestic science and manual training added. Attendance is strong across grades and departments as staff begin the new year with a fully coordinated program and a trained corps including McHoethop Allen Mallon Mcmillan Epling Kook Rry Fruit.
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Stout
James McHoethop
N. Luete Allen
N. J. Manmallon
Grace McMillan
F. A. Epling
Flora M. Kook
John Rry
Alice M. Fruit
Millman Case Before Seattle Court Of Appeals
Seattle on September 11 sees the U S Court of Appeals convene with the Millman case as the major item. C D Millman, a convicted real estate dealer, faces a two year six month federal sentence for defrauding many poor buyers through fraudulent use of the mail.
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Seattle
United States Court of Appeals
C. D. Millman
Madison Folk Aroused At Child Murder
Great crowds attend the funeral of Annie Leberger in Madison as detectives pursue leads. Sheriff Brown suspects murder by a degenerate, while others believe a family enemy may be responsible. A death-causing wound was found near the child’s ear and the parents’ statements differ.
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Madison
Annie Leberger
Brown
Bitter Fight Over Wet Issue Ends Today
A heated dispute between WETS and Democrats over Prohibition era style wet policies is scheduled to conclude today as conflict surrounding alcohol legality and regulation nears settlement, with key figures expected to yield.
Vets Appear Victors in Maine Prohibition Vote
Early returns from Portland show anti prohibition forces gaining. The anti prohibition vote appears to be winning as the long standing dry amendment faces defeat despite expectations of a stronger show.
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Portland
Maine
Maine referendum pits wets against drys in constitutional ban
In Augusta on September 11 voters faced a sharp political clash over repealing prohibition in Maine. Democrats largely oppose prohibition while Republicans show mixed opinions and foresee Democratic power shifts if wets prevail. Cities were expected to back wets with rural areas favoring drys. by 3:90 pm the state had seen its largest turnout.
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Augusta
Hanoi
Maine
Fssues
Tura
Pol
West Will Visit the Fair as Construction Advances
Governor West and Mayor A L Richardson plan to attend the county fair in La Grande with events slated for September 1 and 30. Contractor Peter Bousquet advances building, using the former skating rink for pavilion space while materials arrive. The fair will feature baby shows and a strong exhibition of stock and farm products.
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Ghaive Bie
Lenor West
la Grande
Peter Bousquet
Fir
Washington
Adams Avenue
Ad Tord
Pena
Taft to Talk Marriages During Swing
President Taft will tour the nation starting Friday speaking in favor of uniform marriage and divorce laws. The announcement follows the Astor Force Rhode Island wedding and a divorce decree barring remarrying. The issue is framed as vital to the sanctity of the American home and a broad moral matter.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Rhode Island
Astor
New York
Mixed juries scarce as Seattle court lacks facilities
Seattle readers learn that mixed juries are rare due to inadequate court house accommodations. Miss Jennie Gordon, the only remaining woman on the panel, was excused today because there were enough veniremen available.
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Seattle Court House
Seattle
Court House
Jennie Gordon
Beulah Bin Ford Screened Beulah Film On Beattle Tragedy
New York prompts advertise Beulah Ford story film showing her skating life and later tragedy on Hichmana street. The final scene has Beulah declaring a desire to carry her tale to every home in America.
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Beulah Binford
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Hichmana
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Theattle
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