California Progressives face uncertain fate over presidential primary
Sacramento figures report Gov. Johnson condemns the Republican National Committee for denying a presidential primary. He argues Californians should rule in elections and that the legislature may pass a law to let voters choose their presidential candidate. The statement cites Senator Borah and La Follette urging a primary despite risks to La Follette.
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Sacramento
Calif
Republican National Committee
Johnson
California
Borah
National Committee
Taft
Borith
Jotneon
la Follette
Becaue
Soaking Rain Brings Hope to Grain Growers
A heavy daylong rain wets fields across the county with Cold Springs farmers especially grateful for deep moisture. Early showers began about eight in the morning and evolved into a steady downpour by press time, promising higher yields in the 191% crop and easing drought conditions.
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Cold Springs
Eleven Year Old on Trial for Murder in Kentucky
Hartford Ky December 16 Eleven year old Nelle Dowell faces murder charges in the death of 12 year old Gertrude Kirby. Found dead in a Dowell home room with a shotgun nearby authorities say the child was the only other person in the house. Dowell pleads innocent claiming the death was an accident and the gun was in Kirby hands.
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Hartford
Nelle Dowell
Gertrude Kirby
Kirby
Dowell
Nellie
Aldrich to Retire From Public Life in January
Aldrich, former senator, said today he will retire from public life likely after the monetary commission report is submitted to Congress on January 8. He is chairman of the commission and made the announcement in Warrington on December 16.
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Aldrich
Warrineton
Forgery confession after quick bust in drink shop fraud
William L. Spangler alias William Steward and William Johnson confessed within minutes after passing a bad check at the Horseshoe restaurant. He used multiple names while working at the branch asylum and was arrested with another check for 10 17. He is jailed awaiting his hearing and admits guilt.
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Willam L. Spangler
William L. Steward
William L. Johnson
Horseshoe
American National Bank
Jim
Gurdane
Kearney
Alsp
Branch Asylum
Dancers to wear bloomers after police report
A St. Louis police report on a Shubert theater dance act mentions unladylike attire. Chief Young Hodgdon objected to the logo on some costumes and arranged a change to bloomers for future performances.
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St. Louis
Porce Gertrude Thoffman Company
Don Bloomers
Harry H. Hodgdon
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Gertrude Hoffmann
Shubert Theater
Young Hlodgdon
Come
Young
Melville Stolts
Bloomers
Persian protests as Russians push into Kashin
Teheran reports accuse Russian troops of invading Kashin and forcing thousands of Persians from their homes. Several Persians died from freezing, others suffer. Citizens pledge loyalty to Shuster as anti British sentiment grows and Persian shopkeepers withhold food from the British consular guard.
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Teheran
Masn
Kashin
Shuster
Crude oil chosen for Pendleton asylum fuel
Captain Charles A. Murphy announced that crude oil will be used exclusively as fuel for the new state institution in Pendleton. A special railroad rate makes it cheaper than coal or wood and may lower future gas costs. The design allows future expansion with added wards and larger facilities while maintaining architectural integrity. Sanitation plans include a 165 foot stack to vent kitchen and toilet fumes and the removal of drinking cups in favor of bubbling thirst quenchers for patients and staff.
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Pendleton
Charles A. Murphy
Branch Asylum
Murphy
East Oregonian
Alderman-Elect Not a US Citizen Question Clouds Election
John Selbert, who defeated Valentine Stroble for a Third Ward alderman seat, filed for naturalization papers in 1884 but never completed them. Deputy District Attorney W C E Pruitt says Selbert is not qualified to hold or even seek the seat, as final naturalization papers were not filed within seven years. City Attorney and Judge defer ruling pending law review, raising possible grounds for contest.
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United States
John Selbert
Valentine Stroble
W. C. FE. Pruitt
Seibert
Selbert
Raley
Circuit
Phelps
Siebert
Germany
Mrr
Stroble
Freight rate probe touches Great Lakes to Pittsburgh
Washington December 15 Senator George Oliver of the Stanley committee opened hearings on freight rates for ores coal and steel products. Witnesses discussed rates on the steel corporation's roads steamers and other lines between the Great Lakes and Pittsburgh.
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Washington
George Oliver
Stanley Committee
Steel Trust
Steel Corporation
Great Lakes
Pittsburg
Wool Growers Conventon Headed to Cheyenne
President Brown of the Minnesota Wool Growers association told the National Wool Growers gathering that middlemen are gobbling profits and that both woolmen and woolwearers are robbed. He argued the public is misled about wool profits and urged reform as Cheyenne is named for the next convention.
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Omaha
President Brown
Minnesota Wool Growers Association
Cheyenne
Russia Not Interested In Prussia Treaty Prospect
St Petersburg reports that the Ruaelian government today claimed many American Jews are anarchists and revolutionists. It announced a new pretence for keeping the moat of Prussia and asserted their coming with passports would cause friction. Little interest is shown and authorities appear undisturbed by the treaty abrogation prospect.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Ruaelian
Oday
Prussia
Moro Outlaws Ordered to Surrender Arms in Mindanao
General Pershing issued an ultimatum to Moro outlaws in Mindanao. They must deliver their arms to the United States by Saturday or face another punitive expedition.
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Manila
Pershing
Mindanao
United States
Indian Brotherhood organizes in Washington
Telegram from Washington reports the Brotherhood of North American Indians fully organized by eighty delegates representing about two hundred thousand Indians. Richard Adama named great sachem and Jos. Craig of Oregon as great secretary. Honorary members include senators congressmen and Father Ketcham. Memorials presented to the president and congress. Indian commissioner approves movement. Delegates continue arriving as the convention proceeds in Washington, D. C.
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Joe Craig
Brotherhood of North American Indians
Washington
A. Lowell
Washington, D. C
Pendleton
Oregon
Richard Adama
Jos. Craig
Father Ketcham
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
Brotherhood
Congress
Barvh W. Phipps
King Groome Denies Rumors Of Assassination in Canada
A Delphi report notes King Groome addressing rumors during a review of Indian police honors and attendance at a military tournament. He quips that no danger exists, declaring he is very much alive and enjoying himself.
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Ing
Delphi
King Groome
Canada
Campaign of Gambits Aims to Undermine Local Club
J N Burgess of Cunningham sheep seeks to disrupt Penfliton Commercial club after a near unanimous vote. He circulates a petition claiming club endorsement but cites a substitute resolution opposed by the body. Burgess, aided by Stanfield allies, pressures businessmen with threats of loss of business, while officials denounce the tactic as a vendetta against club president Smythe and the Umatilla extension.
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J. N. Burgess
Cunningham Sheep Company
Penflieton Commercial Club
Burgess
Fred Steiner
Stanfield
Birch Creek
Commercial Club
Umatilla
Burress
Cae Lt
Partits
An P; Smythe
Smythe
Taft
Jack Keefe
Keefe
Durgees
Frank Sloan
Labor Leader Squeal Prompts West Coast Dynamite Case
Rumors fixate on a San Francisco labor leader likely to confess complicity in the Times dynamiting case seeking immunity. District Attorney Fred Ericks hints at a sensational development as the local grand jury resumes, while county detectives claim half the rewards totaling about 67000 for the conviction of the dynamiters. Indianapolis reports identify Ortie McManigal’s money source and the McNamaras’ associates. Washington notes facts warranting indictments against four California labor leaders, with Wickersham deciding whether to arrest or refer to Indianapolis authorities.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Times
Fredericks
Federal
Burns Detective Agency
Browne
Indianapolis
Ortie McManigzal
McNamaras
Mary Dye
Nora Haley
John McNamara
Washington
Gionert] Wickersham
Eran
California
Wickersham
Gawler
Chom
Murderer of Girl Believed Found in Oregon Tale
Portland authorities think Leo Lochard, a robbery prisoner at Kelly's Butte, is the man who killed little Barbara Holseman last March. Lochard boasted of the murder, while Bertha Nelson, who rented the room, doubts whether the suspect matches the killer's description.
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Portland
Leo Lochard
Littl Barbara Holseman
Lechard
Kelly's Butte
Misa Bertha Nelson
Enys
Stokes Still Serious in New York Case
Stokes remains in critical condition as Graham and Conrad cases move forward. Arguments are heard today and the trial is expected to reach a jury verdict this afternoon.
Kitten and Wildcat In Trial Over Col Ebert Stokes Shooting
New York Dec 15 The defense labeled nineteen year old Hide Conrad and Lillian Graham the "most astenditg combination of Kitten and wildcat" as Assistant District Attorney Buckner opened for the prosecution. He described Miss Conrad as the mastermind of the Mesa plot, while Miss Graham sobbed and Conrad showed a defiant, nervous glare.
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New York
Hide
Conrad
Lillian Graham
Col Ebert Stokes
Buckner
Miss Conrad
Miss Graham
Wolgast Says He Will Defend Title On Washington's Birthday
Ad Wolgast, lightweight boxing champion, announces he will be ready to defend his title on Washington's Birthday. He plans to stay in Venice to train and improve and tells opponents to stay ready for a secret plan revealed in time.
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Wolgast
Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast
Wiehington
Venice
A Little That Is Certain Over Doubtful
A short proverb-like line argues that small certainties are preferable to large doubts, emphasizing prudence and clarity over uncertainty. The remark reflects cautious thinking and a preference for solid ground in decision making.
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