Senator Lane Names Tariff Lobby Targets Wheat and Potatoes
Washington June 4 Subpoenas to 50 manufacturers alleged to push the tariff were issued by a Senate judiciary subcommittee. Senator Lane of Oregon testified he would seek any senator who could be influenced on tariffs affecting wheat oats barley flax and potatoes, and accused manufacturers of spending heavily to mislead Congress while pursuing selfish goals.
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Ile
Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Wilson
Henry Oxnard
Frank Lowrey
McClure
Tane
Lane
Frank Cheney
Cheney
Congress
Dairying to the Front on Project Hermiston Leads Dairy Boom
The Hermiston government project is rapidly becoming a leading dairy country with weekly milk output rising through importation of blooded stock. Four carloads of cows arrived last week. F W Swayze got two Jerseys and M J Barthel two Holsteins. Rich alfalfa feeds the cattle as the creamery at Tilristoy ships about two thousand pounds of butter weekly, marking a prosperous dairy industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
F. WH. Swayze
M. J. Barthel
Tlermistoy
Editor Scott Found Guilty In Silk Strike Case
Alexander Scott, editor of the Weekly Issue in Passaic, connected with the Industrial Workers of the World, was convicted for publishing material hostile to the government by attacking police methods during the silk workers' strike.
Early counts show reform defeat in Los Angeles election
In the June Los Angeles municipal race incomplete returns from 239 of 468 precincts indicate Henry Rose, an Independent, leading with 20,275 votes and John W. Shenk, municipal conference candidate, at 18,010 votes. The reform element, in control since Mayor Harper's recall, faces a setback as results trickle in.
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Los Angeles
Harper
Henry Rose
John W. Shenk
Municipal Conference
Wage Fight on the Tariff Dominates Capitol Halls
Washington brings a stage of tariff debate as lawmakers and aides maneuver. A chorus of arguments surrounds schedules in the tariff bill with sugar industry fears cited. Officials and lobbyists deploy memoranda and statistics as the Beets sugar case looms amid Capitol corridors.
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Washington
Capitol
R-R
Ruth
Proposed Junket Trip Called Off In Oregon Meeting
At a Commercial association meeting Chairman George Hartman announced only 15 of the 75 needed reservations were secured for the proposed junket trip over the Northwest. The excursion was abandoned with Agent T F O'Brien instructed to notify the passenger department. The board will consider federal building funding as $6200 is available or a wait for more. James H.W. Sturais resigned from the board and will be replaced. A Salem letter about a June tour by the late manufacturers and Retail Merchants associations to organize county branches was read and referred. Dy Weaver and J C Woodworth joined the association. The treasurer reported $293.43 on hand.
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Commercelal Association
Chailrman George Hartman
Northwest
T. FP. O'Brien
Walt
Board of Mangers
James HW Sturais
Board of Manageers
WHS PM
Art
E. Hofer
Salem
Late Manufacturers’ Association
Retail Merchants" Association
King Victor Emanuel Drops Bombs From Plane
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel flew an hour in a military aeroplane, dropping bombs on a target from an altitude of 1200 feet. The event highlights royal involvement in air warfare and showcases early 20th century military aviation practices.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Exoneration of Governor Hatfield in West Virginia strike report
Chicago June 4 Governor Hatfield of West Virginia is exonerated on charges tied to the West Virginian strike in a report to the socialist national committee by Victor L Berger Adolph Germer and Eugene V Debs. The report blames his predecessor Governor Glasscock for martial law and alleged abuses.
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Chicago
Hatfiend
West Virginia
National Committee of the Socialist Party
Victor L. Berger
Adolph Germer
Eugene V. Debbs
Hatfield
Glasscock
Judge Henry Rose elected Los Angeles mayor
Police Judge Henry H. Rose won the Los Angeles mayoral race by an estimated 7500 votes over independent candidate John Shenk. Rose secured the office after the June selection, reflecting a clear electoral result.
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Los Angeles
Henry HH. Rose
John Shenk
Rose
O. W. R. N May Buy Hot Lake
Reports from Trenton and local circles say the O. W. R. N railroad company is negotiating with Walter Pierce to purchase Hot Lake health resort. The Moose Lodge has pursued a transfer for a year, with several near culminations, and may still acquire the property if the railroad does not finalize ownership.
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Walter Pierce
Hot Lake
Trenton
Moose Lodge
Atteaux Defense Plays Blackmail Plot Claim
Boston June 4 The defense of Attorney Coakley opened for Frederick Atteaux portraying a colossal lie and blackmail motive centered on Breen. Atteaux testified in his own defense denying the state's allegations and Breen's testimony.
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Boston
Breen
Coakley
Frederick Atteaux
Atteaux
Aboyuer Wins English Derby at Epsom
A Cunliffe's Aboyuer won the English Derby at Epsom at 100 to 1, with Louvers second and Great Sport third. Craganour, the favorite ridden by Johnny Reiff, was disqualified for bumping in the stretch after finishing first by a neck, yielding a $35,000 prize to the winner. The king and queen attended the race and no American riders finished in the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
England
A. Cunliffe
W. Raphael
W. Hall Walker
Co. Bower Ismay
Craganour
Johnny Reiff
the King
Queen
Aboyuer
Louvers
Woman shoots husband mistaken for burglar in Chicago
Chicago June 4 Mrs Louise Van Buren surrendered to police after shooting her husband who forced his way into her apartment. She said she mistook him for a burglar and that the quarrel had left them separated for six months.
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Chicago
Louise van Buren
Milton booms its Strawberry Day in Walla Walla
Milton boosters gathered at the Grand hotel for a Commercial club luncheon as Strawberry Day and the horse show across the Oregon line loom large. Mayor A J Gillis presided, with talks by J F Stover and Bruce Shangle. A large turnout is hoped, with 2500 visitors expected from Walla Walla and 44 percent more animals than last year.
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Walla Walla
Milton
Commercial Club
Grand Hotel
Oregon Line
A. J. Gillis
JF. Stover
Bruce Shangle
Milton Eagle
Stover
No Shortage in Cattle Market
Chicago June 4. Everett Brown a prominent commission merchant denied reports of a cattle shortage driving up prices. He cited figures showing steers currently sell 25 to 40 dollars a head below last year with other stock also lower.
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Chicago
Everett Brown
Brown
Laziest Man in World Located in Kansas City
Edward Dunn a 28 year old native of Armourdale suburb was pronounced the laziest man in the world by a municipal court judge in Kansas City Kansas and fined 400 dollars to be paid in the workhouse. Dunn who is broad shouldered and physically fit relied on his 60 year old rag picker mother for support.
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Kansas City
Edward Dunn
Armourdale
Municipal Court of
Kansans
Dunn
Pelkey Trial Set for June 23 in Calgary Death Case
Springfield Mo June 4 William McCarney manager of the late Luther McCarthy received notice that the trial of Arthur Pelkey McCarthy's opponent in the fatal contest and Tommy Burns promoter on charges of manslaughter in connection with McCarthy's death at Calgary will begin June 23 McCarney will be a witness.
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Springfield
Wiiam McCarney
Luther McCarthy
Arthur Pelkey
McCarthy
Tommy Burns
Calgary
McCarney
Frisco threatened by water famine in Yosemite plan
Washington June 4 John Dunnigan chief clerk of San Francisco board of supervisors told the senate public lands committee that the city faces a water famine this summer due to supply failures He urged the panel to grant a reservoir site in Yosemite National Park for the Hetch Hetchy project Senator Perkins said he would introduce the bill tomorrow to authorize it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
San Francisco
John &. Dunnigan
Board of Supervisors
Yosemite Natonal Park
Perkins
Plot to intimidate Hatfield uncovered. miner Lee Carpenter arrested
In Charleston on June 4 a warrant was sworn by the miner's wife alleging Lee Carpenter planned to kill Governor Hatfield and others during coal mine strike troubles. The arrest follows threats to his wife if she disclosed the alleged plot.
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Hatfield
Charleston
W. Va
Lee Carpenter
Evernor
Rebels Capture City After 24 Hours of Fighting
Belfast reports 24 hours of intense fighting end with rebel forces seizing the city. A steamer from Manchester delivered about one thousand rifles with bayonets in labeled cases reading electric fittings. Detectives seized the arms as government officials disclose awareness of Orange club plans against home rule and note this as the first importation interference.
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Belfast
Ireland
Manchester
Orange Clubs
Daneff Hopeful to Head New Bulgarian Ministry
London June 4 Dispatches report the Bulgarian cabinet resignation late last night. If true, Dr Daneff the Bulgarian peace delegate is expected to form a new ministry potentially averting a Greek Bulgarian clash.
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London
Daneff
Methodist College Heads Meet to Discuss Finances
Washington June 4. The convocation of the American University, a Methodist church project, focused on curriculum questions and finances. The new institution, housed in handsome buildings on Massachusetts Avenue north of Georgetown, aims at research and postgraduate work.
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Washington
American University
The
Methodist Church
Massachusetts Avenue
Georgetown
Illinois slaver caught in Oregon confesses to 1912 murder
James H. Stanley, alias Jack Densmore, sought for the March 1912 murder of Matt Monahan and wounding of Hugh Monahan in Sangamon county Illinois, was arrested in Roseburg Oregon by Deputy F G Stewart and gave a full confession. He has a young son and a wife who worked locally and now lives in San Diego California.
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Matt Monahan
Roseburg
Ore
James H. Stanley
Hugh Monahan
Sangamon County
Illinois
F. G. Stewart
Stanley
Jack Densmore
San Diego
Cal
Body of Columbia professor found in Harlem River
New York June 4 The body of Professor Benjamin Gibson of Columbia Universitys teachers college was recovered from the Harlem River after ten days missing The hike watch and a diamond stick pin were missing leading friends to fear murder No violence marks observed and police suspect death by own action
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New York
Benjamin Gibson
Teacher's College
Columbia University
Harlem
Casey
Replicas of Columbus Ships to Pass Panama Canal
Three ships modeled after the Santa Maria Pinta and Nina will travel to the Panama Canal. Plans call for the replicas to proceed up the Mississippi stop at points along the way and reach the canal soon after the Pacific and Atlantic waters meet.
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St. Louis
Fanama Canal
Santa Maria
Pinta
Nina
Columbus
Spain
Indies
Mississippi
Pacific
Atlantic
Revolt in Ireland Seen If Home Rule Proclaimed
Dublin dispatch reports Augustine Birrell confirming 500 rifles seized at Belfast. Italian manufacture weapons shipped to Ulster leaders in boxes labeled electrical fixtures. Government fears broader deliveries to Ulster men and a possible bloody outbreak if home rule is proclaimed.
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Ireland
London
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Belfast
Losses Are Great on Both Sides But No Definite Estimate Has Been Made
Report on ongoing conflict notes heavy casualties on both sides yet stresses that authorities have not released a firm death or damage figure. Officials say fighting continues with mounting tolls and uncertain outcomes as observers await updated estimates.
Federal Garrison Surrenders at Matamoras in Texas Border Fight
After a 24 hour battle the Matamoras garrison surrendered to General Blanco Maderista commander at 4 am. Heavy losses on both sides. many bodies found in the electric light plant, a federal stronghold. The customs house held by rebels. Blanco opened the port and invited American physicians to tend the wounded. Residents begin returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas
Matamoras
Mexico
Blanco
Maderista
Leaps From Roof To Death In Downtown Seattle
Seattle June 4 Robert Sarr 35 a laborer leaped from the six story Pioneer office building. He struck the curb edge and was instantly killed as a crowd watched. Passersby heard a warning from witnesses in windows. Papers in his pocket identified him. A dent in the tin roof marks his earlier stance.
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Seattle
Robert Sarr
Pioneer
Henwood Jury Chosen for Second Trial in Denver
Denver reports that the jury for the second trial of Frank Henwood for the murder of George Copeland at the Brown Palace Hotel was selected today. The state opened its case immediately following the jury announcement.
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Denver
Frank H. Henwood
George Copeland
Brown Palace
Bryan to address International Christian Endeavor meeting
Washington June 4 Bryan has accepted an invitation to address the International meeting of the Christian Endeavor society in Los Angeles between July 2 and 9. B Baker of Meacham was in from his mountain home yesterday.
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Washington
Bryan
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Los Angeles
B. Baker
Meacham
Suffragist fatally injured in England racing accident
In Epson England June 4 Reenheth Davidson a suffragist was killed while attempting to destroy King George s Call Anmer at Tottenham Corner She tried to grab the horse s bridle causing the mount to rear and fall with jockey Herbert Jones Both rider and horse were injured but Davidson died from her injuries while Jones was taken to a hospital The colt escaped uninjured
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Epson
England
Reenheth Davidson
Tottenham Corner
Herbert Jones
Pioneers Picnic at Weston Set for Friday and Saturday
The annual Pioneers Picnic will be held in Weston on Friday and Saturday with plans underway for a large turnout. S.A. Barnes notes strong interest while A. W. Nye cannot attend due to his wife’s illness. temporary presiding will be T. A. Lieuailen. The program includes a Press address by Fr. D Arcy, elf Fiddlers and shooting contests, with music from the Weston band each afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers
Weston
Uyle
S.A. Barnes
Thoesta Chante
A. W. Nye
Pioneers’ Association
Nye
Portland
T. A. Lieuailen
Adams
Formar
Pioneer Association
He. Ing
Ofeson
D'Arcy
Salem
Weaton
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Oregon
W. McClure
Wool Growers’ Association
I. W. W. Editor
Underwood Hill
Tallman
King
Socialist Party
Tiose
Pelkey
Frisco
Bulgaria
Methodist College
Baily
Henwood
Co. E. Meeting
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