Senator Fulton Under Fire Over Oregon Appointments
Senator Fulton of Oregon faces accusations of blocking a district attorney nomination to aid friends in land fraud cases. Collier's Weekly and the Oregon Daily Journal report private letters suggesting pressure to derail the appointment, with alleged offers of money for a letter and threats linked to prosecutions.
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Mitehat—seamea‘Honar
Dotaile of
Oregon
Fulton Pas
Bristol
Penidleton
Oregon Daity Journal
Collier's
New York
Brriktol
Eigether Fulton
Mitchall
G Brownell
Brownell
Colliers
Fulien
Amdalee Campbell
Han of
Greene
Prownell
Howe
Servoreer Terry
Jowin
Mitchell
Fuldon
Coltier
Brown el
G. Clyde Fulton
Washington, D. C
Co. W. Fulton
Collier’s Weekly
Land Office
Hall
Malle
Fire at Rathbun Match Factory injures seven in Indianapolis
A girl employee at Rathbun match factory in Indianapolis narrowly escaped a fatal blaze as explosions sent matches bursting overhead. Seven workers were severely burned around the heads and shoulders or sprained while scrambling up narrow stairs to escape. Three leaped from an upper floor to reach safety during the fire.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dee
Rathbun
Competitors in Panama Canal Link Proposed by Mexican Road
The National Tehaintepec railway, with Sitvia Cruz and Merton, completes a road project connecting through the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific. Constructors Wertman Pearson and son of London, who built docks and railways for Mexico, plan a line linking the Atlantic and Pacific sides. The 192 mile route, standard gauge, lies within Mexican jurisdiction and could rival the Panama route by facilitating freight across the narrow Isthmus region near Yucatan.
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Cran Mexico
Tehaintepec
Connéertiog Coutznenicok
Merton
Sitvia Cruz
Wertman Pearson
Tathminn Canal and
Panama Railroad
Yucatan
Mistaken Identity Denied by Sa Fradwbico Brother
Herbert Selhmuitz brother of the mayor today emphatically denied charges before the land jury that he is part owner of a municipal concern from which he has derived thousands of dollars. He says the charge is a mistalvetdentity and asserts he is confined to his bed.
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Sa Fradwbico
Herbert Selhmuitz
Water Law Bill Drafted For Legislative Action
Judge Lowell reports a comprehensive water law draft ready for committee adjournment this evening. The measure aims to guide state adoption and curb private interests, while railroad reform looms with calls for maximum rates and a railroad commission.
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J. N. Teal
Lowell
Am Railroad Commission
Lumber Exports from Prince Albert Hit Record Scale
One billion two hundred million dollars is the conservative value of lumber to be exported from Prince Albert this season, using timber on local woods. A new mill will cut 28,000,000 feet this winter. The British Columbia General Company has a contract to produce 42,000,000 feet. High wages attract Tosmaters, sawyers, and camp cooks, and efforts to bring Eastern settlers are underway.
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Prince Albert
Settle
Brittely
Columbia General Company
Resolutions Demand Action on Oregon Rail Freight
Delegates from across Oregon meet in Fiugeno to press the legislature for drastic rail reforms including creation of a state railroad commission. They warn railroads fail to move lumber, fuel, grain, and other goods, causing factory shutdowns and crop decay amid ongoing transport shortages.
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Fiugeno
Oregon
Shippore
Gillette Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
In Herkimer New York on December 4 the jury convicted Gillette of murder in the first degree. Guards surround him to prevent self harm as authorities report intent to harm. The warden cites evidence and the prisoner will be moved to Auburn prison after sentencing Thursday.
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Gillette
Meurder
Guarila
U !T ii
Auburn Prison
Adapama Company Failed in San Francisco Liquidation
San Francisco loses paid in folly after the Adapama Company, a failed lender, faces liquidation. Interporishe commissioner ha e appointed point receivers for the Avian Hirmibnehum Fire Theurine company which lent 65,000 in the San Princieg disaster. President Dor gan of the company sage sh claims will be quid in full.
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Foll Tnt Porced
Montgomery
Ala
Interporishe
Hae Ape
Avian Hirmibnehum
Theurine Ceme Pany
San Princieg Disarter
Dorgan
Sage Sh
Negro Murderer Escaped From Jail In Morning
Henry White, a black murderer of Town Marshal Rashore, escaped from jail this morning with assistance from an accomplice named Jneide. Bloodhounds are on the trail as authorities search for the fugitive in Prankuin, O.
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Lebaren
Dee
Henry White
Chicago Wheat Market Opens and Closes Flat
Chicago wheat trading opened at 74M and finished at 74M. Corn opened at 42 8 4 and closed at 42 6 8. Oats started at 49 8 8 and ended the session unchanged.
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Chicago
Investigating Wreck Washington Dec 6 Officials Probe Southern Train Crash
Investigators from the Southern railway opened a probe into the wreck near Washington dated Thanksgiving Day. The incident prompted officials to inspect causal factors as trains halted routes and passengers faced delays.
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Washington
The
Southern Railway Today
Senate Studies Information On Japan School Case In San Francisco
Washington reports the Senate committee seeks full information on the Japanese attendance at San Francisco schools. Senator Filman asks the secretary of commerce and labor to provide official letters and documents. Californias claims of local control are echoed by Southern and Northern delegates. Labor federation foresees eventual war with Japan as leaders push for a strong navy and harsher measures.
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Federation of Liabor
Miamin
Tom Doline
Algeciras
Washington
San Francisco
Aking
Filmt
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
California Board Criticized By President Wheeler
San Francisco reports that presiding board of education faced an unexpected bitter attack over the Japanese school question. The outburst was attributed to President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California, shocking members who expected gentle criticism rather than such strong denunciation.
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Preshlone Wheeler
San Francisco
Dec
Aot
California
Board of Education
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Uniform Marriage and Divorce Laws Proposal Introduced
A house resolution was introduced to amend the constitution granting congress power to establish uniform marriage and divorce laws. Jenkins, judiciary committee chair, said this morning it is foolish to talk war and that the facts should not be public, trusting the president.
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Congress
Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
W. J. Bryan May Lecture in Pendleton
Pendleton Lecture bureau receives word from Great Western Lyceum bureau that William Jennings Bryan may be sent to Pendleton for a winter lecture on his Pacific coast tour. If secured, his appearance would join Jacob Riis Moro and La Follette as attractions, with potential record attendance.
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Percy Folsom
Dave Hill
Pendleton
Great Western Lyceum Bureau
William Jennings Bryan
Weet
Bryante
Pacific Coast
Jacob Riles
Moro
la Follette
Bryan
Stiv
Mr. Bryan
Railroad Employes Demand Higher Wages Eight Hours
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers asks 47 Western railroads for a 15 percent wage increase and eight hour workday with better conditions. Little likelihood of approval. the National Manufacturers' Association, gathered in session, may oppose the move.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
National Manufacturers’ Association
Brotherhood
Chicago Democrats Predict Democratic Revival
Chicago Democrats foresee a party revival sparked by Roosevelt's Japanese policy and Bryan's prospects, noting a shift from viewing Roosevelt as a Jefferson Democrat to a potential ally of Bryan. Sydney Vanwick Jr. of San Francisco weighs in and says Bryan has not pressured the federal government sharply, fueling belief in Bryan leading the Democratic hosts.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bryan
San Francisco
Jefferson
Sydney Vanwick, Jr
San Francico
Democratic Party
Organized Thuggergy in Chicago Trial Testimony
Chicago testimony details alleged strike era thug squads patrolling streets. F Schultz, a team store official, says sluggers were organized into units to threaten non union drivers. Captains reported affrays and injuries to Commander Steve Sumner, with Shea approving the payroll.
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Chicago
F.schultz
Shea
Steve Sumner
Farmers Will Build Levees Along Walla Walla River Below Milton
Farmers along the Walla Walla river below Milton plan to form a levee district and erect a dyke to protect property from floods. Meeting efforts indicate bonds may fund the project, with the district extending several miles on both sides of the river. Local crops and bridges escaped damage in the last flood, but residents say the south fork suffered more this flood due to a filled channel. Copper output in the United States this year sets a record, Montana leading with 0,000,000 pounds, Arizona 287,000,000, Michigan 221,285,000, totaling 3,021,000,000 pounds. Mexico produced 160,000,000 and Canada 60,000,000.
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Milton
Homes Walker
Vonminnesiown
Tawt
Walla Walla Se
Tyre
Walker
South Fork
Walter
Washington, D. C
United States
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Arizona
Michigan
Utah
California
Arizona towns flood: Clifton devastated by dam breach
Bisbee Arizona December 5 large floods hit Clifton Graham county from heavy rains and snow melt breaching the concentrator dam. Seven to twenty lives feared lost with Copper Queen hotel and many buildings destroyed. Rail bridges damaged and canal work halted as Isthmus reports of high Chagres River flooding Panama. New Southern railroad president elected W W Finley after wreck killed former head.
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Gila River
Tdisaster
Flemls Afong
Chagres
Panama Canal
Bisbee
Ariz
Ufe
Joseph Thorn
Copper Queen
Jower
Dee.f
Graham County
Chase Creek
Catherine Oreek
Gila
Southern
Washington
The
Southern Railroad Today
W. W. Finley
Spencer
Chinese Authorities to Take Charge of New Chwang
Chinese officials prepare to assume control of New Chwang tomorrow as local governance shifts. In St Petersburg, Policeman Inspector Shareremietoff was shot dead this morning. the killer then killed himself.
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New Chwang
Poller
St. Petersburg
Pollice
Spector Sheeremietoff
Lumber Demand Grows With Timber Claims in Umatilla County
Brisk demand for lumber driven by numerous timber claims and homesteads in southern Umatilla County. Anticipation of the Pilot Rock railroad spurs activity in Pendleton yards for settlers' building needs. Many people are locating land in Yata and Grant counties within the timber belts south of Pilot Rock.
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Umatilla
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Yata
Grant Counties
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