Maine Deadlock on Constitutional Prohibition Repeal Ends
Portland Maine official returns show the repeal amendment losing by 297 votes in a total 120 725. Early figures indicated a repeal victory but revised counts reduce the repeal majority to 295 against. Fassett of the Maine nonpartisan local option league refuses to concede until official canvass, citing contradictions and possible ballot inspection.
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Portland
Maine
Frederick G. Fassett
Local Option League
Jewelers form group to protect tradesmen in New York
Representatives of eight jewelers societies from the United States and Canada meet in New York to plan better protection for those selling jewels and precious stones. The drive comes after a surge in assaults and robberies in the past year, with talks of a large reward for the murderers of Adolph Stefh, the clerk killed in a daylight Sixth Avenue jewelry store raid.
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New York
United States
Canada
Adolph Stefh
Sixth Avenue
Ako
Dooley Charged With Inhumane Neglect of Son
Thomas J. Dooley faces court after failing to call a physician for his six year old son who endured severe burns from head to waist for 24 hours. He could face up to two years in prison under California law if convicted.
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Oakland
Cal
Thomas J. Dooley
California
To Fight for Time in Liverpool Fight
London reports strong interest in the boxing match scheduled for Liverpool tomorrow night featuring Digger Stanley. Fans anticipate a decisive clash as Stanley eyes victory to advance his standing in the sport.
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London
Liverpool
Digger Stanley
Old Railroad War Ends in Oregon Central Region
Portland reports railroad officials say a 49 year contract for joint use of the Oregon Trunk Line between Metolius and Bend signals the end of the control war between the Hill and Harriman interests. Under Harriman, the line will pay half the maintenance and operating costs.
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Portland
Oregon
Metolius
Bend
Hil
Harriman Inee
Central Oregon
Harriman Ine
English bantam title bout set for 20 rounds
The defending English bantamweight champion will meet Ike Bradley in a 20 round bout for a purse of 2500 dollars and a side bet of 1000 dollars. Eugene Corrl of London has been chosen to referee the contest.
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Ike Bradley
Eugene Corrl
London
Mexican Veterans to Disband at Chicago Reunion
Two aged veterans from the Mexican War, Fran kenton and Thomas H. Wood, will lead the Western Association of Mexican War Veterans in its final camp fire and reunion in Chicago. The Western Association of California Pioneers will also be disbanded at the same meeting.
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Chicago
Ill
Frankenton
Thomas H. Wood
Western Association of Mexican War Veterans
Western Association of California Pioneers
Delegates Gather for St Joseph Conference in Kokomo
Delegates from a large section of Indiana assembled in Kokomo for the annual St Joseph conference of the United Brethren church. The five day sessions are led by Bishop Matthews of Chicago who will preside.
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Kokomo
Ind
St. Joseph
Unions Bemoan Late Efforts Amid Harriman Line Strife
Los Angeles Sept 13 President Kline of the international blacksmiths union said averting a strike on the Harriman lines is unlikely and that if BE Harriman were alive the dispute would have been settled. He left for Omaha to attend the system federation crafts meeting set for Saturday and expects definite action next week.
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Los Angeles
Harriman
BE. H. Harriman
Kline
International Blacksmiths’ Union
Omaha
System Federation Crafta
Laurier Bets Gilded Victory Expected In Election
Ottawa whispers show Liberals placing heavy bets on Premier Laurier and a definite mandate to push reciprocity with the United States. Conservatives counter that US trade policy and a political union risk linger as key fears in the race.
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Ottawa
Laurier
United States
Central Illinois E. Conference Opens in Champaign
The annual Central Illinois E. conference met in Champaign with Bishop Moore of Cincinnati presiding. Appointments will be announced early next week and an unusually large number of ministerial changes is anticipated.
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Champaign
Moore
Cincinnati
Boston Conflagration Engulfs South Boston
A major blaze erupted this afternoon in South Boston threatening vast damage. The city fire department deployed its entire force to combat the flames and control the peril.
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Boston
Seattle Sees No Recall Ejection This Year
As the count of supplementary recall names grows, it appears Seattle will not hold a recall eject in Seattle this year. A sizable portion of the names turn out duplicates of those on file list.
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Seattle
Tuberculosis Congress Postponed to Spring
Rome reports the seventh international congress for the prevention of tuberculosis is postponed due to cholera. The event, initially set for next week, will now be held in Rome next spring.
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Rome
Young aviator Ward begins cross country flight for 50,000 prize
James Ward, the youngest American aviator, left New York toward a cross country race for a 50 000 prize but was forced to land in Ashbrook New Jersey after a 22 mile engine failure. He later continued toward Newark and East Orange before resuming his journey as nightfall approached. Fowler’s repair work in Towle California follows an earlier accident as he readies to press toward the Atlantic.
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New York
James Ward
America
New Jersey
Pacific Coast
Ashbrook
Ward
Newark
East Orange
N. J
Fowler
Towle
Cal
Reno
Atlantic
Dark Horse Wins Classic Race at Townmore Track
Prince Palatine the 10 to 3 favorite won the Stieger Stakes for three year olds on Townmore track at Doncaster. King George attended the meeting and Yorkshire men cheered the royal presence.
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Doncaster
Hog
Prince Palatine
Townmore Track
King George
Constable Whittaker Fatally Injured in Sleep Kick
Lawrenceburg Indiana September 13 constable W W Whittaker died after kicking in his sleep during a hunt for a reputed law breaker. He suffered multiple injuries including two broken bones in his foot.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
W. W. Whittaker
Taft Letter Boosts Illinois Republican Victory Hope
Springfield Sept 13 A Taft letter received by Senator Cullom frames a Republican win as likely, noting optimism about national and Illinois political conditions. In Los Angeles Sept 13 Senator Works a Progressive rebuts Taft claiming the party faces a crisis and desertion, urging La Follette as nominee.
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Springfield
Taft
Cullom
Illinois
Los Angeles
Works
Tat i
Works. Works
la Follette
Republians
Governors Discuss Employers Liability and Workmen’s Compensation
Washington Governor Hay attacks indemnity carriers calling them social parasites and urges state insurance funded by employer payrolls to aid injured workers. He cites underpayments by insurers and foreign workers excluded from compensation. Other governors note suffrage trends and praise or critique ballot progress.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Fungold
Hay
Washington
Carey
Wyoming
Oregon
California
Aldrich
Nebraska
Etna Summit Blocks Flames From 30 Fissures
In Satania on September 13 lava vents from Etna's summit threaten 30 fissures as residents evacuate for safety. Fire authorities evacuate nearby areas while monitoring eruption activity and air quality.
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Satania
Etna
Taft Special Delayed Arrival Briefing In La Grande
Telegram from Oregon-Washington officials confirms Taft's train will not stop for a speech in La Grande. The Taft Special now listed to arrive around 2:00 a.m. after calculations by Trav eling Passenger Agent Jack ONeill and local officials.
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William H. Taft
la Grande
J. H. Keeney
Oregon
O.W
Jack O'Neill
la Grande Commercial Club
Tocal
Unclear Transit Schedule Delays Esteemed Visitor
A partial report notes an executive traveling by special train and arriving via Oregon soil, with concerns over potential delays before Baker audiences. The fragment implies timing affected by the unusual travel plan and local scheduling.
Colonel EB Green Seeks Wire Proposals Amid Busy Mail
New York report notes Colonel EB Green, a robust man with a suggestive name, receiving a flood of proposals by mail and telegraph since announcing a search for a wire. The tally stands at 66,242 in total.
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New York
EB. H. JR. Green
Man Pays Fare After 16 Years For Haulkee Train Ride
Seattle reports A. O. Mills entered the Haulkee company offices, after 16 years of worry for a free ride, and paid five cents plus 20 cents interest. He declared the repayment would let him sleep better.
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Seattle
A. O. Mills
Wolgast McFarland Fight Postponed Indefinitely
Milwaukee officials and Governor Morris halted the Wolgast McFarland bout scheduled for Friday night. The Milwaukee sheriff had warned against the fight and Morris confirmed he would back the sheriff’s move to prevent the event. No promoter statement yet.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wolgast McFarland
Morris
Sherif
Garment makers threaten nationwide strike
The garment workers union says 35,000 women in New York City could strike over hours. Manufacturers offer 52 hours. union seeks 50. Parallel notes on Taft tour discuss possible summer homes and presidential entertainment plans in Minnesota Washington and Pacific Northwest locales.
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Cleveland
New York City
Washington
Taft
West
Archie” Butt
Wayzata
Minnetoinkkag
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Bald Hill
White House
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Everest
Puget Sound
La Grande Fruit Association forms to market valley apples
Growers in La Grande and nearby districts organize the La Grande Association to handle all fruit sales through the Northwest Fruit Exchange. The plan sets high cash pack standards, three grade estimates, and a central selling agency to reduce marketing difficulties. Committees will arrange a large fruit display for the coming fair and expand exhibition beyond individual growers.
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la Grande Association
Grande Ronde Valley
la Grande Fruit
Northwest Wrust Exchange
United States
Canada
la Grands
Imbler
Union
Elgin
Northwest Fruit Exchange
Portland
Doctor Hazzard Faces Uncertain Murder Trial Timeline
Port Orchard Virginia September 13 Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard the last cure specialist may never stand trial for murder of Claire Williamson who died during treatment. Judge Meyers grants demurrer to the information as the foods withheld are not specifically described. Prosecutor Stevenson acknowledges difficulty detailing the foods involved.
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Port Orchard
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Claire Williamson
Meyers
Stevenson
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