Waldo Perry Murder Shocks Union Home
Union residents discovered deputy county assessor Waldo Perry shot dead in his Union home after ten days. Five bullets entered from the rear as he descended stairs, lamp in hand, suggesting a nighttime ambush. Perry’s family, visiting in Portland, is expected to return as investigators pursue leads.
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Perry
Union County
Union
Myers
Cromwell
Page Hight
Waldo Perry
Pile Canyon
Walla
Portland
Rusk and Jasper spar over anti assembly plank
The Observer reports a challenge to Jerry P. Rusk by W R Jasper an Oregon farmer and former state assembly delegate. A debate on the anti assembly question may be arranged before the primaries with details to follow.
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Jerry P. Rusk
Union
Wallowa
Rusk
W. R. Jaser
Jasper
State Assembly
Portland
Union County
Blackstone
Sons of Toll
Assembly
Right Hand Man To Cannon Faces Rebuff Signal
A political figure described as Cannon's close associate shows friction as a rebuff signals a shift in alliances and influence within the group. The note hints at current power dynamics and potential realignment.
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Cannon
Tawney Defeated in Minnesota Renomination Fight
James Tawney, longtime chairman of the House appropriations committee, loses renomination in Minnesota’s first district to Sidney Anderson by about 3,000 votes. Nye and Stevens win renomination. Tawney having backed the Payne tariff, while insurgents see his defeat as a rise of new leadership allied with Cannon.
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Minnesota
Tawney
Nye
Minneapolis
James Tawney
House Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
Sidney Anderson
Taft
Stevens
Washington
Roosevelt
Smith
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Control of the Convention Uncertain
Roosevelt and Sherman appear on equal footing as returns come in and party leaders weigh the likely convention outcome.
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Roosevelt
Sherman
Real fight in committee shapes New York convention struggle
Reports from New York on Sept 21 indicate a sharp contest for GOP control between Roosevelt and Sherman. Estimates place regulars at 582 delegates and Roosevelt at not more than 478, with 508 needed to lead. The real clash centers on the resolutions committee where direct nomination may prevail.
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Sherman
Roosevelt
New York
Wm. Barnes
Griscom
Resolutions Committee
Fashett
Greler
Wadsworth
House
Barnes
Huge Problems Confront The Government
The article discusses severe government challenges tied to the completion of the Panama Canal project. It argues the completion will trigger international tensions and potential disputes among major powers.
Steamer Paystreak total loss after Pitt River wreck
The steamer Paystreak, built for passenger service four years ago at a cost of 24000 dollars, struck rocks in Pitt River and will be a total loss. Three passengers were aboard yesterday, but none drowned.
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New Westminister
B. C
Paystreak
Pitt River
Medford Man Shot by Chum in Fatal Dispute
A large posse led by Sheriff Jones hunts Julian Mack, a carpenter, after Mack killed Jesse Smith in a quarrel over a dog. Smith was stabbed four times, two in the heart, and Mack, long reputed a hired fighter, may cause more bloodshed before capture. The two men had been friends for years.
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Medford
Sheriff Jones
Julian Mack
Jesse Smith
Smith
Mack
Rates SUSPENDED for Midwest freight until Jan 1911
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a delay in the planned freight rate increase for middle west roads until January 1 1911. The suspension covers almost all lines serving Chicago and surrounding routes.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle West
Chicago
To Elect New Bishop in Providence Diocesan Convention
A special diocesan convention was called today at St. John's church Providence to elect a bishop to succeed the late Rev. William N. McVicker D D.
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Washington
Charles Henry Brent
Philppines
Rhode Island
Newport
Brent
Providence
McVicker
New England
Boston
Philippines
Taft
Daniel Dulaney Addison
Educational African Negro Republic of Liberia
College of Monrovia
Liberia
R. L
St. John’s Church
Wm. N. McVicker
Tariff Law Defended by J. G. Cannon Nomination
J. G. Cannon accepts congressional nominations in Danville Illinois and says he will not defend the Payne tariff law because it is a pledge kept by the Republican convention of 1908. He argues the law supports protectionist policy and contrasts it with the Democratic tariff, which he says failed to raise revenue and helped cause major economic downturns.
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Danville, Il
J. G. Cannon
Lincoln
Ues
Cleveland
Freight Handlers Convene National Union Delegates
The Brotherhood of Railroad Freight Handlers met with delegates from all local branches across the United States and Canada to discuss matters affecting freight operations and labor matters.
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United States
Canada
Johnson and Langford to Meet Over Heavyweight Title
Sam Langford and Jack Johnson plan a meeting at a local newspaper office to arrange a world heavyweight championship bout. Johnson demands a $20,000 forfeit to be at stake. Langford pledges to attend with funds, and both men express willingness to fight anywhere including in an airplane.
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Poston
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Johnson
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Western Trunk Line Association
Panamaanal
Unitedia
Unitet Sas
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Bob Evans
Board of Army Experts
Chum
SUN
Langford
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