Democrat Convention in Portland Completes Nominations
In Portland the Democratic convention finished nominations for state officers and Congress. Wood endorsed for United States senator. W. F. Matlock and W. M. Pierce named joint senators. B. F. Bonham for supreme court. J. H. Raley major attorney general. J. E. Godfrey state printer. D. W. Sears treasurer. G. E. Chamberlain and others supported for state offices. Afternoon session endorsed Wood for Senate and Baker Linn delegates for Congress.
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Tion
Tions
Philippines
B. F. Bonham
Marlon
Sears
Polk
Sherwin
Jackson
C. H
Wood
United States Senate
F. Butcher
Baker
Congress
J. K. Weatherford
Linn
F Matlock
Morrow
Matilla
Pierce
Union
Preparing for the Campaign in Capitol Discussions
In Kington, April 11, the Democratic congressional committee at the capitol met at night to discuss campaign plans. An executive committee is expected to be created with former Rep T. Cable of New York likely as chairman. The finance committee, chaired by a New York figure, is also anticipated.
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Kington
D. C
James M. Griggs
Georgia
Capitol
T. Cable
Ezance
New York
How Dimmick Stole Money in April Mint Case
The case against Wal N. Dimmy centers on the theft of money from the United States Mint by cashiers and trunk removals. The early morning proceedings described the motive and method as authorities move to identify the suspect and recover the missing funds.
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Dimmick
Francisco
Wal- N
Dimmy
United States Mint
Cole
Manufacturers Meet to Expand American Industries and Trade
Indianapolis April 11 A major business gathering will convene next week for the national association of manufacturers annual convention. Delegates from all branches and regions will discuss developing American industries and widening trade. President Theodore C Search has said he will not serve again beyond this year, leaving the selection of a new leader an open question.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Association of Manufacturers
Bennaedy
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit
Theodore C. Search
Search
Socialists and Police Clash in Liege Injuring Many
In Liege socialists and police clashed today leaving many injured. Catholic groups in Antwerp plan counter demonstrations amid fears of renewed unrest. Riots persist across Belgium causing anxiety at the highest government levels. Crowds filled streets until early morning fatigue cooled the scene.
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Liege
Brussels
Antwerp
Belgium
Reorganized Commercial Club Seeks Strong Membership
Walla Walla Washington April 11 the Commercial club was reorganized after years semi existence a mass meeting of business men elected Leyi Ankeny president E E B Wright secretary W P Hooper vice president A H Reynolds treasurer executive committee members F W Kaser Julius Levy Lester Wilson dues to be levied to place the club on a sound footing and do good for the city and surrounding country
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Commercial Club
Walla Walla
Wash
Alabama Endeavorers Reach Twentieth State Convention
Members of the Society of Christian Endeavor have gathered in Pensacola Florida for the twentieth annual Alabama convention with delegates from Birmingham Montgomery and other cities. Proceedings continue through Sunday and officials predict the most successful gathering yet under the state organization.
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Pensacola
Fla
Society of Christian Endeavor
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Sumatra tobacco tents to cover Connecticut valley grow field
Springfield Mass April 11 More than 100 acres of Sumatra tobacco will be grown under tents in the Connecticut valley this year against 47 acres last year and two or three acres in 1900. Growers expect to receive big prices at the sale of Connecticut valley Sumatra which the department of agriculture will conduct in New York next month.
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Springfield
Mass
Connecticut Valley
Department of Agriculture
New York
Insurgents Threaten Colon Barricades in Panama
Washington reports colon area in imminent danger of insurgent attack with American interests at risk. The Machina will be ordered to a threatened point tomorrow.
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Washington
United States
Colon
State Department
Bocas del Toro
Scofield backs general staff plan amid War Office friction
Washington April 11 General John W Scofield told the senate military committee that a general staff with a chief of staff should replace the present office commanding general to reduce friction with the War Department. Senator Teller of Colorado opposed the Chinese exclusion bill as the Senate agreed to vote next Wednesday before adjournment. Eugene Ware of Kansas was named pension commissioner, a Topeka lawyer and poet known as Iron Quill.
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Washington
John W. Scofield
Senate Military Committee
Root
Scofield
Scoffields
Teller
Colorado
Senate
Eugene Ware
Kansas
H. Clay Evars
Ware
Topeka
Retirement of Admiral Farquhar From Navy Circle
Washington D C April 11 Rear Admiral Norman Von Heldereich Farquhar reached his sixty second year today and by age limit placed on the retired list He was chairman of the lighthouse board for years and has been in the navy nearly half a century His last sea command was the North Atlantic squadron and he commanded the flagship Trenton in the Samoan hurricane of 1889 His retirement promotes Captains Joseph Bullock Coghlan and James Hoben Bands to higher ranks.
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Farquhar
Washington, D
Norman von Heldereich Farquhar
Lighthouse Board
Pennsylvania
Naval Academy
North Atlantic
Trenton
Naval Bureau of Equipment
Joseph Bullock Coghlan
James Hoben Bands
Saddle Horse Breeders Meet Elects Castleman President
In Louisville on April 11 the American Saddle Horse Breeders Association held its annual meeting with a strong turnout of horsemen from across the country. Papers on breeding topics were read and debated. General John B. Castleman was reelected president without opposition.
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Louisville
American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
John B. Castleman
Auto Show Opens in Copenhagen With American Cars
The international automobile exhibition in Copenhagen opens today under the Danish Automobile Club and the Society for the Promotion of Industrial Art. Several American firms are represented as the show emphasizes automobiles with notable space for motorcycles and driving-related articles.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Danish Automobile Club
Society For the Promotion of Industrial Arte
General Wade Hampton Dead in Washington Home
General Wade Hampton, noted Confederate leader, died at his Washington home after a period of illness. He had been a prominent figure in the Civil War era and remained a public figure in the years following the conflict.
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Wade Hampton
Columbia
D. C
Shane
Jennette Murder Mystery Solved After Self Defense Claim
In St Louis Henry Fulcher hanged for murder. A reprieve arrived minutes after execution, tied to new evidence that he acted in self defense in the Jennette murder in Detroit. Carrie Jennette was found dead and body mutilated after a quarrel with J M Miller who confessed to killing her with a hatchet. Mrs A Edwin Towers killed her son Alfred then suicided in Poughkeepsie amid reports of temporary insanity.
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St. Louis
Henry Fulcher
Fulcher
Jennette
Detroit
J. M. Miller
Carrie Jennette
Miller
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
A. Edwin Towers
Verdict for $10,000 in Walla Walla railroad injury case
A jury awarded $10,000 to W. B. McDannald, a former conductor, for injuries suffered last September when he was thrown against a post while switching at Riverside, 20 miles from Walla Walla. The case, bitterly contested, began with demands of $18,000 and featured about a score of witnesses.
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Walla Walla
Washington & Columbia River Railroad Company
McDannald
Riverside
Bennett
Dalles
Garrecht & Dunphy
Thomas Dovell
Cornell President Schurman Given Honorary LL D at Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh today conferred the honorary degree LL D upon President J. C. Schurman of Cornell University. The ceremony highlighted the ties between the United States and the United Kingdom as speakers noted the shared relations between nations and institutions.
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Edinburgh
J. C. Schurman
Cornell University
Congregation of the University of Edinburgh
United States
United Kingdom
John D. McFarland Dies in Los Angeles at 45
John D. McFarland longtime land agent for the Burlington railroad died in Los Angeles early today at age 45. He was from Lincoln Nebraska and was nephew of Chief Justice Macfarland of the state supreme court and son in law of General Amaza Cobb.
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Los Angeles
John D. McFarland
Burlington Railroad
Lincoln
Neb
Macfarlane
State Supreme Court
Amaza Cobb
To be Hanged In Alaska
Sitka awaits an execution today. Homer Bird, convicted for the Yukon murders in September 1808, is to die. Authorities report fresh advice from Alaska indicating the sentence will be carried out.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Sitka
Homer Bird
Herling and Patterson
The
Yukon
Wheat market strengthens on government report and futures gains
New York market report by L L Ray and Co notes wheat prices rose about one cent today after a government report showed winter wheat condition at 78.7 versus 86.7 in December. Liverpool and Chicago futures moved higher with New York opening around 78 3 4 and closing near 79. Union Pacific listed at 100.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange Brokera
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Large Fire in North Yakima Destroys Brick Block
A North Yakima blaze consuming the citys largest brick block threatens adjacent business structures. Reported April 11 from Seattle says officials have heard nothing since the first alert and the fire was not under control, with spread feared to nearby buildings.
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Seattle
North Yakima
Dr. Talmage in critical condition in Washington
Washington reports Dr. T. De- Wit Talmage growing steadily worse this afternoon extremely critical with little hope of recovery.
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Washington
Garfield nomination sent to senate for civil service post
Washington April 11 The nomination of James A Garfield son of President Garfield to be civil service commissioner was sent to the senate today.
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Washington
James A. Garfield
President Garfield
Senate
President Roosevelt Returns to Washington in Quiet Trip
President Roosevelt and party came back to Washington from the south this morning. The homeward journey was uneventful with no untoward incident reported.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Peace rumors rise as Boer leaders enter town under truce
Pretoria reports ex-president Steyn and generals Dewet and Delarey arriving at Klerksdorp under a flag of truce. A conference between Orange Free State and Transvaal reps began in a tent while London officials deny any armistice. Cabinet urged to meet. London stock exchange fills with peace rumors. Kruger remains pessimistic despite the hopeful chatter.
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Pretoria
Steyn
Orange Free State
Dewet
Delarey
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
London
House of Commons
South Africa
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