Johnson Near Death Amid Minnesota Governor's Struggle
Rochester Minnesota September 18 Governor Johnson of Minnesota fights for life in hospital with a slight rally this morning and word that his death could come within hours. The ailing leader, born 1861 at St Peter, rose from drugstore work to state senator and governor, famed as a long time Democratic figure and strong public servant.
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Taft
Minnesota
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Northern governor Johnson remembered for humility and sports
A portrait of a former state governor, his simple life, frugal habits, and long political career. Born into poverty, he sat humbly with Speaker Cannon and valued family, books, and writing a lasting book. He served as state senator in 1908 and governor in 1904 and 1906, with strong support and modest lifestyle.
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Johnson
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Suffragettes Arrested After Birmingham Riot
Suffragettes were arrested during a riot aimed at stopping Premier Asquith from speaking. Two were sentenced to eight months in jail today. the others await sentencing.
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Birmingham
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Portland Contractor Sentenced for Slaying Man
PORTLAND Sept. 18 Three years in the penitentiary were given to R. T. Dickerson a local contractor by Judge Gantenbein for killing Harry A. Garrett on June 21. The jury had found him guilty of manslaughter with a possible sentence of one to 15 years.
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R. T. Dickerson
Gantenbein
Harry A. Garrett
Taft Grieved by Johnson Illness and Hushed Cities
Taft arrived in Minneapolis to a silent city as Governor Johnson lies seriously ill. He wired a condoling message from the bed of pain and will attend a banquet in Minneapolis tonight after luncheon in St. Paul.
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Minneapolis
William Taft
St. Paul
State Capitol
Spirited Mule Contest Attracts Valley Interest
A lively mule contest at the fair draws three rival owners W B Grandy J D McKennon and Walter M Pierce into a $10 pool as judges from Corvallis prepare to award a final ribbon. Tensions flare after a dispute sparked by Witt Church, fueling a rumor fueled rivalry that adds a side treat for visitors.
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W. B. Grandy
J. D. McKennon
Walter M. Pierce
Corvallis
Witt Church
Church
First Week Attendance Tops City Schools Enrollment
Superintendent Stout reports a grand total of 857 students in attendance for the first week of school, with detailed counts for High School 263, White Building 181, and Northside 431 across grades and sections. Many students live near farms and ranches and will register fully in coming weeks.
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Northside
Inthia
Lions Break Out of Cage and Attack Express Team
In North Yakima on Sept 18 an enraged lion escaped from a wagon cage and attacked the expressman James Symonds. One lion mauled the horse fatally and consumed two trained goats before being recaptured in the stable. Symonds was attacked but unharmed.
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North Yakima
James Symonds
Symond
Symonds
Pastime Theatre Ends Run With Popular Drama and Preview of Peaceful Valley
The Pastime theatre packed last night as audiences enjoyed an engaging two hour drama with applause and tears. Tonight features the final performance of the current production before tomorrow’s preview of Sol Smith Russell's Peaceful Valley by an eleven member cast.
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Peaceful Valley
Street Car Collision Injures Seven In San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 18 seven people were injured when a street car rear ended another on Mission and Third streets. The vehicles were demolished and many suffered cuts from broken glass.
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Daren Estate Sold at Auction Near Haigin
A large auction at the Haigin area court house saw the Daren estate transfer to W D Hindman of Elgin for 6000 dollars. The 260 acres of wheat land 40 acres of pasture and 160 acres of timber drew a wealthy crowd from Nigin and surrounding county. The sale stemmed from a partition suit filed by Adamund Daren against other heirs in circuit court.
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Haigin
W. D. Hindman
Nigin
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Lattart
Circuit Court
Racial conflict grips Sandy Point as manhunt ends fatally
In Sandy Point Texas on September 18 a mob killed Steve Hayes and Charles Delaney, raising seven death notices in a growing racial clash. Black residents reportedly arm themselves and plan retaliation against whites after three whites were hurt yesterday during pursuit of Hayes and Delaney. A second clash left two Black individuals fatally wounded in a running contest tied to the manhunt.
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Sandy Point
Texas
Steve Hayes
Charles Delaney
Hayes
Delancy
Eastern Oregon prospers with new homesteads and resources
Wm. Smith returns from Harney and Malheur counties praising rapid eastern Oregon settlement. He notes new farms and homes, oil prospects around Yale, gas production at several wells, strong miner interest, and a promising Vale coal discovery with five to seven foot veins. He credits the Oregon Central railroad for transport improvements and a brighter outlook.
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Wm. Smith
Harney
Malheur
Oregon
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Vale
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