Governors Conference Opens With Focus on Uniform Divorce Laws
The annual gathering of U S governors at Spring Lake N J opens with aims to craft uniform divorce laws and tighten cross state remarriage rules. Governor Hay of Washington presses for a minimum residence and remarriage period as key reforms. Leaders outline a work heavy program with limited social events.
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Spring Lake
N. J
American Bar Association
The
Governors of the Union
Hay
Washington
Louisville
Frankfort
Kentucky
New Jersey
Wilson
Ramona Wrecks Off Spanish Island In Fog
A wireless from Seattle reports the steamer Ramona of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. wrecked and a total loss off Spanish Island near Point Decision after striking in fog. Passengers were taken off by the Northwestern, en route to Seattle from Skagway, which is due Thursday.
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Seattle
Ramona
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Spanish Island
Skagway
Northwestern
Point Decision
Labor leaders accuse Southern Pacific of union shop bias
Labor leaders charge Southern Pacific discriminated against union shopmen for months based on a letter said to be from J P O'Brien of the Harriman system. The letter cited support for paying agents and operators but not union members. Harriman officials say discrimination did not occur, noting voluntary raises for unorganized workers after unions had just received a raise.
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Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
J. P. O’brien
Harriman
Northwest
Julius Kruttschmitt
Mohler
Bancroft
M. J. Buckley
Harriman Line
Gompers
Kline Cenfer
Los Angeles
Samuel Gompers
Kine
Kline
Davenport
Iowa
International Machinists Union
I Fnois Cen Shopmen’s Federation
Biplane Crash Halts Fowler Continental Flight
Aviator Fowler's San Francisco to New York attempt ends near Alta California after a rudder failure. He was wounded in the back as the biplane plunged about 1000 feet and broke apart. Despite the miracle escape he plans to continue the cross country flight if able.
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Fowler
Alta
Cal
Prise
New York
Auburn
Reno
Lovelock
Nevada
Sierras
Sacramento
Alta Gays Fowler
Wind Huricanes Ravage Corinto City Blocks and Property
A hurricane struck Corinto Nicaragua on Sept 12 killing ten and injuring fifty. It leveled eight city blocks and likely caused about $2,000,000 in property damage. Several Pacific coastal towns are isolated with feared additional fatalities.
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Corinto
Nicaragua
Pacific Slide
Woman Overpowers Burglar in California Jewelry Theft
Detectives in Oakland search for a burglar who stole $1,000 in jewelry from Dr. R. H. Carter's residence. Carter's wife seized the burglar in a hand to hand struggle and recovered the loot.
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Oakland
Cal
R. H. Carter
Carter
Cyclone Strikes Hobart Michigan Palm Beach? No
A cyclone hit Hobart Michigan causing injuries to thirty people with six in serious condition. Sixty dwellings and business buildings were leveled and damages exceed half a million dollars. Louis Wenzel and three relatives were buried in the post office debris and likely killed.
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Cadillac
Mich
Hobart
Proposed Good Roads Advice Ends in Hall Endorsement
A fragmented report notes advice on good roads urging endorsement of a measure. Doctor Hall is mentioned and a proxy attendance possibility is discussed along with lab and combat ling methods. The piece emphasizes building that should be endorsed in the prospective Good Roads measure and notes Gly's matter as part of the discussion.
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Reid
Hall Gly
Road Law Suggestions By Local Orders
Endorsement of convict labor and state aid for road building appears in local council notes. Auto club favors 1-3 by state and 2-3 by county, Ta Grande Commercial club backs fifty percent by county and by state. A five member non salaried commission with one paid engineer would supervise funds, with county courts applying the commission’s plans and specifications.
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Auto Club
Ta Grande Commercial Club
Union County groups draft resolutions on good roads bill
Last evening the Union County Commercial clubs and the Union County Motor Club endorsed Dr. M. K. Hall’s proposed views on the good roads bill. A Portland committee will outline the bill and may adopt Hall’s suggestions, with convict labor and state aid noted as common practices.
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Union County
Portland
Weat
M. K. Hall
Hall
Union County Motor Club
la Grande Commercial Club
Motor Club
Half
Hall injures Oregon crops in storm reports
Reports from Portland on September 12 describe a hall and electrical storm that damaged fruit and hops in several districts but spared the Willamette valley overall. In Woodburn two houses burned after being struck by lightning and Mrs. Raush near Garvish was only slightly injured.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette Valley
Woodburn
Cells Raush
Garvish
Union County urged to fund permanent roads via state aid
Commercial clubs back the plan to bond for permanent roads with state assistance, arguing it would help Union County and neighboring counties. The proposed five member, unpaid commission would hire a single engineer, trimming expenses and aligning with Webster’s corrected road bill details anticipated to pass the legislature.
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Union County
Webster
Probate Judges Association Meet Opens in Detroit
The annual meeting of the Association of Probate Judges of Michigan opened today in Detroit with judges gathering to discuss state probate matters and procedures.
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Detroit
Association of Probate Judges of
Michigan
President William H Tat to Visit La Grande Overnight
Word spreads that President William H Tat may pass through La Grande on the night before October 6. The special train from Boise to Spokane could arrive late enough for a five minute stop in Baker and a possible greeting to the crowd. Local leaders hope the schedule allows a brief appearance before departure.
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William H. Tat
la Grande
Boise
Spokane
Lkely
Baker
O Melais
Labor Men Meet In Omaha For State Federation
Delegates from cities and towns across Nebraska gather in Omaha for the fourth annual convention of the State Federation of Labor. Sessions run several days with topics including workers compensation and laws on woman and child labor. The federation reports over one hundred organizations totaling about eleven thousand members.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
State Federation of Labor
W. A. Chieman
Federation
Maine Hard Won Wet Vote In Tight statewide Election
Portland Maine September 11 Wet and dry results are unsettled with a possible recount. Maine appeared to go wet by about 500 votes though prohibitionists expect an official count to show a dry majority. If dry loses they may seek another election. Local option could follow the constitutional amendment removal. Early returns show eight towns still uncounted with vets reportedly ahead by about six hundred.
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Maine
Onds
Portland
Wade Purchases New Modernite Home on TM Street
J. B. Wade bought the D 4 Brichoux modernite home on TM Street as he seeks a comfortable house on short notice. He and Mrs. Wade do not plan to occupy it until spring, but may move if the current property sells. Real estate turnover and scarce vacancies are stirring local housing concerns. George H. Currey, the land man, negotiated the sale.
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J. B. Wade
Brichoux
Wade
Geo. H. Currey
Vanechaik & Company Suspended Amid 3 Million Liabilities
New York on September 12 announces the suspension of the brokerage firm Vanechaik & company on the stock exchanges. Liabilities exceed three million dollars. Millionaire Jackson, formerly cashier of the firm, was murdered by bellboy Paul Geidel. Over credit extension cited as cause. defalcation denied.
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New York
Vanechaik & Company
Jackson
Paul Geidel
Impeachment Fever Grows in Rainier Valley
In Seattle area Rainier Valley residents held a mass meeting and picnic celebrating victory over the Seattle-Renton Southern car line and pledging to continue the push for the impeachment of Federal Judge Hanford.
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Seattle
Seattle-Renton
Rainier Valley
Hanford
France Rejects German Offer in Moroccan Talks
Paris reports France has drafted a written reply to Germany's counter proposals in the Moroccan negotiations. The cabinet will review the document today. it is believed France did not accept the demands, though the tone remains conciliatory with firm underlying position.
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Paris
France
Germany
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