Convention at Chicago Chooses Taft Backers and Primary Debate
Washington December 12 The Republican National Committee voted down a call for a nationwide presidential primary in 1912 by a large margin. Chicago will host the convention starting June 18 with Harry New named chairman of arrangements and Hitchcock's resignation accepted. Former Governor Hill was elected to succeed Hitchcock, Ohio pressed for a presidential preference primary for delegates, and Colonel Hannan said La Follette’s influence remains opposed by the committee.
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Republican National Committee
Borah
Idaho
Chicago
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Taft
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
New
Hill
Maine
Bounh
Indiana
Mulvane
Kinsaie
Murphy
New Jersey
Duncan
North Carolina
Willams
Oregon
Rosewater
Nebraska
Vorys
Ohio
Helen Not Engaged Report from Washington
A report from Washington notes Misa TWelen Tuts daughter of the president was not engaged. Cot ton Smith, son of a prominent minister, was denied at the White House today.
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Helen
Washington
Dee
Misa Twelen Tuts
Cotton Smith
White Howe
Partisan Mind Factional Politics Warned For Congress
A brief note forecasts heavy partisan Mind factional politics in Congress this winter, signaling intensified ideological battles and potential gridlock as lawmakers confront key partisan divides and policy clashes.
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Congress
McNamara dynamite case widens as grand jury probes
In Indianapolis and Los Angeles a large group testifies about labor leaders linked to the McNamara dynamitings. McNamara and aides allegedly recruited confederates to target leaders. Over thirty detectives, federal and private, pursue corroborating documents from the union headquarters.
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Indianapolis
Ortie McManga
McNamara
Althoge
Middle West
East
Hiair
John J. McNamara
McManigal
Tronworkers
Jury Resumes Probe in McNamara Case
Los Angeles reports the federal grand jury resumes hearings with 142 San Francisco witnesses, including Olaf Tvletmoe and Andrew Gallagher, seeking links to the McNamaras. Separately a bribery probe moves slowly as a new jury is impaneled and no priority given. Taxpayers paid 122497.55 for detective fees including Pinkertons 27085 Burns 45396 and DA detectives 2100?
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Los Angeles
McNamara
Missons
Munsey
Structural Iron Workers Union of
Salt Lake
James McNamara
Mortune
Dee
Los Angeles County
McNamaras
Board of Supervisors
Pinkertons
Burns
District Attorney
Hermiston Pythian team wins district convention first prize
Hermiston Pythian Knights in Umatilla county held a district lodge convention with Grand Chancellor Frank Wrightman addressing. The second rank contest was won by Reclamation Lodge No. 107 Hermiston as judging by the grand lodge finance committee, with a banquet to follow and many members from Hermiston Athena Helix Weston Adams in attendance.
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Knights of Pythines
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Frank Wrightman
Ficiile
Reclamation Lodge No. 107
Hermiston
J. W. Maloney
Bers
Grand Lodge Finance Committee
Messrs. Johnson, Knight
Wrightman
Reclamation Lodge
Thoes
J. T. Hinkle
O. Comegns
George Curtis
R. E B. Allen
J. W. Campbell
CM. Jackson
George Priggs
J. McGrath
B. B. Lane
W. A. Leathers
Athena
Ralph Depeat
Harry McBride
Awatin Foss
R. Tharp
W. R. Taylor
John Tompkins
Charles Henry
George Wall
York Dell
Helix
W. EE. Tompkins
Clark Wood
Nordean Brothers
Jacob Clodius
J. M, O'Hara
J. V
Nell
J. I
O'Hara
Walter O'Tiara
Weston
A, Coffey
al Zigman
Adams
Frederick Steiner Weds Miss Frieda Roesch on Eve of Battle
Frederick Steiner well known attorney in Pendleton and Frieda Roesch daughter of Mr and Mrs William Roesch were married at noon today at the Church of the Redeemer. The couple will settle in a new Water street cottage and Steiner continues his solo practice after previously partnering with Circuit Judge G W Phelps.
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Frederick Steiner
Birch Creek
West Umatilla
Frieda Roesch
William Roesch
Lewis Street
Church of the Redeemer
Charles Quinney
Stelwer
Steiner
Water Street
Roeach
Mise Roesch
Pendleton Academy
Marion County
Oregon Agricultural College
University of Oregon
Portland
G. W. Phelps
Phelps
O W R N Officials Visit Pendleton For Short Stop
New Oregon Washington Railroad officials led by President J D Farrell arrived in Pendleton for a brief stop on their current Northwest tour. The party includes J P O Brien Wee president and GM, J D Stack, Rupple, Connelley, and J H Robb traveling by private cars. A longer visit is planned on the return trip, with Pendleton to host the head of the Harriman system in the northwest.
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Washington
Mae
Poarty
Farrell
J. P. O'Brien
Wee
J D. Stack
Rupple
Telegraphic Department
Connelley
Washington @vision
J. H. Robb
Walla Walla
Garden City
Dayton Ix
Lewiston
Idaho
Pendleton
Harriman
Time
Markiman
Willl
King George Moves India's Capital to Delhi Crowd Cheers
Delhi declares capital shift from Calcutta to Delhi with a 25 million moving cost. King George grants 1.5 million for education and pardons prisoners as 100000 subjects witness the proclamation. Durbar marks become public holiday amid grand ceremonies.
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Delhi
Mer
George
India
Calccutta
Ina
Calcutta
Ta- Wa
Fugitive Gaplan's Wife Fades From San Francisco
San Francisco December 12. Under detective cover, Mrs. David Gaplan wife of the man sought in connection with the Los Angeles dynamittings has vanished with her children from her home and her whereabouts are unknown.
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Gaplan
San Franc
David Gaplan
Los Angeles
Five Miners Found Alive in Tenn Mine
Bryceville Tenn Dec 12 With odds that 25 to 50 of 159 entombed miners survive rescue crews report five men recovered alive last night and seven bodies found this morning bringing dead at turn to thirty. Watchers at the shaft mouth remain hopeful as tap signals hint others may be alive. Miners blame disaster on lack of an efficient sprinkling system and only one inspector.
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Bryceville
Tenn
Man Dives to Death from Nineteenth Story
In Chicago on December 12 Z F Greek manager of the International Association of Machinists Shawnee Oklahoma leaped from the Masonic Temple rotunda to death nineteen stories below His body struck a storefront showcase injuring a bystander Harry Evans a cigar purchaser fatally or severely injured Greek reportedly removed his clothing lit a cigarette and jumped the tragic act witnessed by scores of bystanders.
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Z. F. Greek
International Association of Machinists
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Masonic Temple
Harry Evans
Northern Albania Revolt Intense as Battles Rage
London dispatch reports a major uprising in Northern Albania with about twelve thousand rebels under arms and more joining daily. Several fierce engagements occurred in the past twenty four hours amid mounting fighting and instability.
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London
Albania
Redgers Granted Preliminary Hearing In Murder Case
San Francisco December 12 RT Roidgere accused of killing RB Goodman for jewels is granted a preliminary hearing today. The defendant faces charges in the jewel theft slaying and awaits further proceedings in court.
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Redgers
San Francisco
Roidgere
RB. Goodman
Bene
Tongats Battle at Glub Meet Will Be Historic
Special train brings Westerners into city as Local Organization hears arguments from both sides and reaches a decision from a purely impartial standpoint.
Spokane Murders Spark City Fear and Robberies Surge
Spokane, Wash. reports a wave of crime with Frank Pasquale shot dead near his home. Chauncey Simmons and Libey Simmons, plus Anna Weber, were killed or threatened as dozens of robberies flood the period. Police say suspects arrested, citizens demand firearms. Community meetings discuss the Umatilla project extension and local action at Pendleton Commercial Club. A large crowd is expected with supporters from Hermiston and Amative area traveling in. Major Swartzinnier and Interior agent Flanders attend the session to observe. The piece notes unrest amid the drive to extend irrigation rights.
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Chauncey Simmons
Libey Simmons
Thugx
Anna Weber
Pendleton
Umatilla
Commercial Club
C. C. Chapman
Portland Commercial Club
City Hall
Ametila
Reeulnar Club
Matna'reet
Simpatikin
E. &. Swartzinnier
Flanders
Interior Department
Jack Johnson Announces Retirement and Chicago Move
Liverpool dispatch says champion Jack Johnson, weighing near 200 pounds, declares he will never fight again. He has canceled overseas engagements and heads to Chicago because his wife has tuberculosis. He plans to open a cafe on Chicago's South Side.
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Liverpool
Jack Johnson
America
Chicago
Johnson
Seattle Renton Line Wins Double Fare Fight
Seattle authorities report the Seattle Renton Interurban line won its challenge to double fares as a criminal section of the public service commission law is ruled unconstitutional by Judges Minn and Ronald. The decision frees railway employees from criminal prosecution yet keeps them liable for heavy fines for violations.
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Seattle
Seattle-Renton
Public Service Commission
Iaw
Minn
Ronald
Decisio Js
Missing Hyde juror sparks retrial risk in Whihena
Dec 12 in Whihena city reports a Hyde juror Harry Waldron remains missing. If not found soon the judge may order a retrial. He has not been at home and officials fear possible death by own action over business troubles.
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Whihena City
Harry Waldron
Hyde
Waldron
Unions Wolds First Election in New Arizona Statehood
In Phoenix Arizona on December 12 the first election since statehood saw both Republican and Democratic candidates claim victory by about 1500 votes. The result underscores a tight transition period as Arizona establishes its political landscape.
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Wolds
Phoenix
Aris
Arizona
Statehood
Pendleton W C W Goat Initiates 47 New Members
Pendleton camp W C W hosts a packed session at Earle Woodman hall with 47 new members initiated raising total to 46. J H Austin of Spokane chairs a district meeting before a Hollican decree ceremony, followed by a large clam bake and dancing that fills the hall with attendees from Weerton Athena Pilot Rock and nearby towns.
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Pendleton Camp
W. Ch. W
J. H. Austin
Spokane
Austin
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