Taft Urges Canadian Reciprocity Early Action
President Taft sends to Congress the full text of a reciprocal trade agreement with Canada. He urges passage by the 62nd Congress, noting strong public support and the need for concurrent Ottawa Washington action. Extra session convened to avoid breaks in consideration. France and England reportedly plan similar concessions, likely to be denied.
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Tacoma's Third Election Set After Recall Vote
Tacoma holds a second recall election April 18 after charter rules require a majority, Barth the socialist led with over three thousand votes but faces elimination. Fawcett polled 7862, Seymour carried downtown wards, Barth dominated working wards, and Fawcett's backers hope support flows to the mayor to keep him.
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Prank James Returns to Missouri After Family Tragedy
Frank James, brother of Jesse James, abandons Oklahoma plans and heads back to Lees Summit, Missouri, after his mother’s death prompts a shift from past ranch life. The move follows years tied to his James bandit era and notes a decline in health influencing the decision.
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Teddy Speaks at State University Eugene Ore
Roosevelt spoke from the rear of the train to five thousand people in Eugene and to students at the state university. He opposed the referendum when used to hamper higher education and urged support for the university. He pressed forest conservation and warned against waste, speaking for ten minutes.
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Postoffice Officials Accused of Pledge Threats
Washington April officials of the postoffice department are accused by Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of urging railway and mail clerks to pledge not to join unions while in service. He says San Francisco and Los Angeles clerks were summoned to sign a pledge drafted by the department.
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Harrison elected mayor of Chicago amid revolt fears
April reports from El Paso to Mexico City claim Diaz seeks to crush the rebellion with heavy arms and force. In Chicago, Harrison wins the mayoralty with a Democrat majority. Rodrigues the socialist gains twenty five thousand votes, while Democrats take city clerk and treasurer posts and most aldermen. Harrison vows an honest administration and liberty.
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High Figure for Hops Predicted as Prices Soar
Portland hop men predict a strong market next fall with high prices. Global crops cannot meet brewers demand, old stock exhausted by 1911, and reduced output alongside record consumption points to rising prices. Veterans recall 1904 price surges as supply tightens.
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Labor unions hold parades in protest of deadly fire conditions
In New York on April 1 a mass demonstration by workers featured hundreds of banners reading We mourn our dead. Rain did not stop thousands including women and children from marching through the streets in silent protest. Factories suspended activity as workers vented anger over fire traps and unsafe conditions.
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Omaha Apt. Beetintee Wamoro Alerted Society
A misread Omaha item reports an alert issued yesterday by police or officials about a social event. Authorities urged caution and advised residents to stay aware of potential disruptions or incidents in the area. Details remain scarce in the fragment.
Clarence Funk Exposes Lorimer in Illinois Hearing
Springfield April 3 Clarence Foenuk the general superintendent of the International Harvester company testified before the state investigating committee that Edward Hines Chicago lumberman pressed his firm for ten thousand dollars toward a larger sum. He named Lorimer as the man Kendisant of the Chicago Record-Herald had said was sought as a funding source for Lorimer’s election. Kohlennt pressed for more detail and Funk denied secrecy.
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Berlin Dye Works Destroyed by Fire in 1900s
The Berlin Dye Works at Court and Johnson in Pendleton burned after 1 pm. Fire gutted the frame building and damaged adjoining rooms. Equipment valued at 500 dollars, insured. owner Lot Livermore and patrons’ clothing insured. Gasoline tank explosion and dense fumes hindered firemen. one firefighter, Carl Leonard, hospitalized but revived. The structure, historic and once Pendleton’s post office, will be torn down. crowd watched as Fire Chief Vunsthan led efforts.
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Move Launched for Greater Pendleton Commercial Club
Spokane report notes over 1500 acres in Walla Walla valley and eastern Washington to be planted with broom corn this spring. Gustav Meese expects 1500 pounds per acre from well cultivated land at $90 a ton, about $65 per acre, 100 to 150 percent above wheat revenue. Northwest manufacturers boost plants to process the raw material. Spokane and Walla Walla plants produce 116 dozens broom per day, yet demand outstrips supply due to past underproduction.
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Socialists Lose In Milwaukee Election
In Milwaukee the complete recount shows not a single socialist elected. The socialist vote totals were about fifteen thousand less than Mayor Seidel’s, with seven thousand women noted. Seidel dismissed fears of socialist defeat in the next general election, claiming solid support and vowing to win again. New York reports Countess Anna Gustav Oxentierna among alleged Bible game swindlers, facing a hearing next week for receiving mail intended for a man named M. Schmidt. She is wife to a Swedish nobleman in the life-insurance business. the scam used death notices to lure relatives into sending money for a fictitious Bible order.
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Game Wardens Visit Pendleton on Trip
State Game Warden Stevenson and Master Fish Warden Clanton arrived in Pendleton to gather information on eastern Oregon fishways and investigate Cow and Dringens Jams fishways. They plan trips toward John Day country to address complaints of fishway disregard and renew deputy appointments as vacancies fill.
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Man with Tobacco Record Dead at Council Bluffs
Henry William Salta of Council Bluffs dies aged around 105. He reportedly chewed tobacco for years, never used glasses or wine. Survived by two sons, two daughters, thirty grandchildren, and thirty five great grandchildren.
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Pendleton Boosters Plan Paid Secretary and 100 New Members
A Pendleton Commercial Association meeting launched a plan for a paid secretary, new quarters, and one hundred new members within a month. They approved action to keep Sunday post service and to boost city resources, with committees set to report on office space and petitions for remonstrance.
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