Protests, Measures, and Political Quests Across Washington
A 1900s style briefing reports petition numbers for a measure, a planned study on earthquake resistant foundations by the Geological Survey, and nominations of military officers. It notes 100000 signatures for passage, a San Francisco quake related materials test, Burton’s resignation notification, Roosevelt’s alleged stance on packing, and various Senate and railroad trust issues.
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Washington
Geological Survey
San Francisco
Charles Gyle
Frivnce
Executions Planned at Cananea Under Martial Law
General Torres with infantry and Colonel Kloateriitenky with troopers command at Cananea Ariz where martial law continues. Nine executions of insurrecto ring leaders are set. Americans terrorized stay home as mining resumes and the crisis is thought over.
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Risher
Ariz
Torres
Kloateriitenky
Cananea
One Man Holds Up Reed Hotel in Ogden Clamp
A lone highwayman entered the Reed hotel lobby at 3 a.m. in Ogden Utah on June 1 and forced A. D. Brats newspaper man Harry Breckett the night clerk and three others to surrender their valuables. Brats lost 50 dollars and small sums from others, while $2000 in the auto was saved by the clerk who claimed ignorance of the combination. The robber escaped and was identified as an engineer in a local theater.
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Ogden
Utah
Reed Hotel
A.D. Brats
Harry Breckett
Brats
Late snows in Idaho and mine closures after storm
Grangeville was hit by a heavy snow storm followed by cold rain and plummeting temperatures over 36 hours. Foster Cooper, bucked from his horse near Salmon River, survived after a near fatal accident. Mines in the Hurtald Mump region were forced to close due to heavy snowfall.
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Grangeville
Salmon River
Foster Cooper
Danigter
Hurtald Mump
Man Climbs Niagara Falls Brink and Is Rescued
In Buffalo on June 6 a man walked onto the Niagara River above the falls and was swept toward the brink. He clung to a ledge ten feet from danger until a policeman and firefighters aided his rescue. He was taken to the police station and refused to reveal his name.
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Buffalo
Niagara River
Mutual Life Thief Ring Tledged by McKibben Firm
Grand jury evidence shows thousands misappropriated annually from Mutual Life Insurance treasury for 20 years via fake printing bills from George McKibben & Son bookbindery. Total suspected theft exceeds 1 million dollars. indictments against former Mutual officials possible.
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New York
Grand
Mutual Life Insurance Compay
Fim
George McKibben
The
Mutual
Nassau Street
Owly
Schooner Volunteer Goes Ashore Near Rusalon River
San Francisco dispatch reports the schooner Volunteer ashore at Bodoza Head near the Rusalon river mouth after departing Sunday. A tug has been sent to assist in the rescue as Apricot pits from Ventura fetch 16 per ton at shipment and are exported to Germany for candy substitutes and prussic acid production.
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San Francisco
Volunteer
Bodoza Head
Ventura
Cal
Germany
Chamberlain elected by over two thousand majority
Oregon voters report the re election of Governor Chamberlain by a large margin with major gains in Multnomah Clackamas and several rural counties. Ward appears assured as sheriff and Hartman likely county judge while Withycombe trails Chamberlain in several precincts. Republican ticket wins across the state with Bourne Gearin and Stillman leading in key races.
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Bourne
Multnomah
Hartman
O. J. Smith
Portland
Chamberlain
Clatsop
Malheur and
Baker
Linn
Yamhill
Grant
Marlon
Union
Wasco
Josephine
Douging
Stevens
Sweek
Democratic Committee
Withycombe
Earin
Jonathan Bourne
Hawley
Withycombey
Benson
Secretary of State
Withycombes
Hoppner
Ore
Oregonian
Cole
Bean Ie
Stillman
Baker County
Baker City
East Oregonian
Hart
Moore
Eakin
Umatilla
Tekret
Hourne
Gearin
Geylernor — Chamberlain
Halley
Azze
Bean
Pleres
Kirk
Smith
Eplrom
Henderson
Serica
Ukiah
Ruddock
Riverside
Vinwon
Ferndale
Emall
Taylor
Jin
Pierce
Union County
Walter Pierce
Dr. Cole
Morrow
A. D. Stillman
William Slusher
Revan
Suliman
Hendley
Polsom
Barrett
Steen
Liounllond
Wade
Lee
Nelson
Puirview
Genrin
Hatley
Liuallen
Hill
Folsom
Valley
Gearly
Liewallen
Gilland
Harteman
Summerville
Headley
Campbell
First Train Since May 23 Clears at Blalock Route
The first Blue Mountains line train since May 23 reached the city at 10:20 last night under Conductor Charles H. Norrie. Track repairs at Blalock clear the way for a regular schedule as the Portland westbound No. 1 is due this evening. Mail accumulation at Tas Grande strained post office operations while crews clear slides and bolster tracks for permanent repairs. The Spokane branch has operated since Sunday, carrying westbound mail and passengers to Walla Walla. Cyclone hits Grayson County Texas and militia arrives in Dillonville Ohio amid mining troubles.
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Blue Mountains
Charles H. Norrie
Tas Grande
Portland
Spokane
Walla Walla
Washington
Blalock
Legislative measures knocked down in assembly chaos
Sacramento reports the assembly halted many bills including mortgage and book account statute extensions and validating measures amid clamor. A Melinerney fond tithe bill and a special verdict bill moved forward while finance committee plans urged 3000 for insurance defense and 6000 yearly, plus 35000 for the San Jose State Normal School earthquake aid. No agreement yet between houses.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Assembly Judiciary Committee
MelInerney
Senate
Finance ‘Committee
State Normal School
San Jose
Ledoux Murder Trial Begins in Stockton
In Stockton California on June 5 the trial of Emmis Ledoux for the murder of Albert McVick opened. McVicar and Mrs Ledoux married March 23 and McVick's body was found March 24 in a trunk at the Southern Pacific depot. Evidence centers on morphine poisoning and possible additional poisons. Ledoux arrest followed in Antech March 2.
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Stockton
Cal
Emmis Ladoux
Albert McVick
McVicar
Mre
Ledoux
California
Southern Pacific
Boosting Iowa Products Packing Toes Not Subject To Dis
Iowa reporters note independent packers plan to expand in response to Chicago packer influence. They claim local operations face fewer abuses, arguing state packing houses are not covered by Chicago era complaints. A separate item from St Petersburg reports deputies pushing a resolution to bar ministers from the assembly hall.
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Herewniohe An Dee Moines
Iowa
Chicago Pack
Chicago
Lincoln to Host Non Partisan Reception for Bryan
Lincoln citizens plan a nonpartisan reception for William Jennings Bryan upon his August return. In Chicago, June 1 the Wheat Market reported corn at 43-8 and oats at 74-0. wheat futures were quoted at 34 1/2? per bushel.
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Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Chicago
Deluge of Rath Destroys Scottown Homes and Bridges
A two hour storm in Scottown Ohio caused two women to drown and four others fatally injured. The flood wrecked two stores and several houses, with houses shifted off their foundations and Ohio river bridges washed away. Farmers suffered heavy losses across the area.
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Scottown
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Congress
Geological Survey Bureau
Jonelyn
Vancouver Barracks
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
John K. Hunker
Stephen K. Jocelyn
Burton
Senate Committee of Privileges and Elections
Chichao
New York Central
New York Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce
Lodge
Foraker
Elking
Ning
Canaan
Idaho
Niag— Falla
State Grange
Washington State Grange
Interstate Fair Grounds
Exposition
Gary Down
Ellis
Dean
Judge
Ward
Clackamas
Crook, Yambill
Marion
Tillamook
Columbia and
Blevens
Word
Benton
George W. Brownell le
Clickamas
Corvalile
Hillsboro
Howrne
Howley
Galloway
Heppner
Latestrom Morrow
Mourne
Bourney
Gearln
Supreme Judge
Graham
Plevon
Ideuation
Gilliland
Horatiey
Hun
Gillaind
Harthimon
Lae
Nelwon
Folkom
U. R
Hoth
Texas
Fort Worth
Grayson County
Sherman
Dillonville
Prevalla
California Assembly Judiciary Committee
St. Petersburg
Ohio
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