Discrepancies Force Clerk Dismissal in Census Office
Discrepancies in accounts of Ti. A. Barrows, a clerk in the census, led to his dismissal. Charges were filed against W. Bartlett, register at La Grande Oregon, with details not yet released. Senate investigations continue amid testimony by Donner and Major Gard as officials discuss trust finances and legal actions.
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Barows
Simon
W. Bartlett
la Grande
Noth
Or Donner
Senate
Havemeyerday
Cuba
Portland Train Depot Theft Report Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman wilting at the Portland Depot and a theft involving a purse and money. The text is garbled with missing names and actions, but mentions a thief and a confrontation in the main waiting room. No clear dates or full identities are recoverable.
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Portland
Portland Woolen Mills Opened for Business Today
The Portland Woolen Mills began operations today with plans to add a clothing factory later at a cost of 65000 dollars. Federated Trades to act and may call a boycott against Portland planing mills, halting building work. Also notes four hundred strike sympathizers attacked Troy laundry manager Gilliland, who escaped to a bank and intends pressing arrest.
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Federated Trades
Portland Planing Mills
Troy Laundry
Portland
Portland Woolen Mills
Gilliland
Graduates at Annapolis Amid Vast Crowd
Annapolis Md May 2 a large national crowd gathered at the naval academy chapel for graduation ceremonies. Fifty nine cadets received diplomas as President Roosevelt and Secretary Moody spoke. The early class date due to officer shortages enables faster commissioning to relieve the navy’s navigation bureau and support sea duties.
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Annapolis
United States
Navy
Naval Academy
Roosevelt
Moody
Bureau of Navigation
Travelers Protective Association Opens Wisconsin Convention
Racine Wisconsin May 2 The annual state convention of the Travelers Protective Association opened in the Hotel Racine with President M E Gibbs of Green Bay presiding Addresses of welcome were given and responded to The Wisconsin division reported gains in membership and officers and committees reported gratifying results The convention continues tomorrow ending with a banquet in the evening
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Racine
Wis
Travelers’ Protective Association
M. EB. Gibbs
Green Bay
H. F. Schroeder
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Speaks At Annapolis Graduates Rallying Navy
President Roosevelt and family attended Annapolis naval academy graduation ceremonies. He warned that national security rests on naval strength and urged preparedness and courage for the nation to avoid defeat and shame if the navy fails in war. The event followed by remarks from Superintendent Wainwright and a reception at his residence.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
Alice
Naval
Naval Academy
Wainwright
Ward candidate for National Federation presidency announced
Mary Alden Ward of Massachusetts announces her candidacy for the National Federation presidency at a Los Angeles session. Floral pageant attendance was low as officers and state chairmen prepare for reports and state delegation meetings. Judge George Gunston of New York will speak this evening. business sessions start Monday.
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Senator Fulton
Ashland
Medford
Grant's Pass
Oakland
Roseburg
A. M. Crawford
Douglas County
Crawford
Mary Alden Ward
Massachusetts
The
National Federation
Los Angeles
George Gunston
New York
Georgia
State Oratorical Association Contest Delegations Met
Large student delegations gathered in Columbus Mississippi for the annual State Oratorical Association contest. Contestants include representatives from the University of Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Clinton College and Millsaps College.
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Columbus
Miss
State
University of Mississippi, Agricultural and Mechanical, Clinton and
Millsaps Colleges
Admiral Schley Arrives in Meridian Mississippi May Day Welcome
Admiral and Mrs Schley arrived in Meridian amid cannon and crowds. Officials from city, board of trade and the cotton exchange greeted them. The day featured a public reception, luncheon, and a tour of local sites as thousands gathered.
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Schley
Meridian
Miss
Admiral
Mayor blocks Nutmeg Club license for big fight
Hartford May 2 Mayor Sullivan refused a license to William Crowley manager of the Nutmeg Athletic Club for the championship pugilistic contest between Young Corbett and McGovern, halting plans at the venue in Hartford Connecticut.
James R Keene Not Seriously Ill Says Secretary
New York May 2 James R Keene's private secretary says there is no truth in reports that Keene is alarmingly ill. He is suffering slightly from rheumatism but able to go out daily for exercise and remains in active routine.
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James R. Keene
New York
Keene
Mr. Keene
Choynski and Weinig Set for 20 Round Meeting
Louisville May 2 The Empire Athletic club expects a large crowd tonight as Joe Choynski faces Al Weinig in a 20 round bout. The rivals have never met professionally but standouts on their records suggest a rattling contest. Weinig recently defeated Kid Carter in Chicago, while Choynski remains a tough veteran in his class. Both fighters are said to be in good form.
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Choynski
Weinig
Louisville
Empire Athletic Club
Joe Choynski
al Weinig
Weinlg
Kid
Carter
Chicago
Schwab to Speak at Worcester Board of Trade Banquet
Worcester May 2 The annual Worcester board of trade banquet tonight promises to be notable with speakers including Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel and Faunce Brown president of Brown University.
Petition for administrator of John McRae estate
Estate of John McRae withdrew no will. August M. Gillis petitions county court to appoint administrator. McRae died intestate in September 1901, leaving $500 in Gillis’s hands. Heirs listed as Thomas McRae Mary Gills Christie McRae and Donald Roderick McRae’s children, all in Canada. Sureties David Taylor and Robert Coppock bound for $1000.
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John McRae
August M. Gillis
Marion County
Thomas McRae
Mary Gills
Christie McRae
Roderick
Donald McRae
Canada
David Taylor
Robert Coppock
Portland Chamber Raises $1000 for Warren to Thunder Mountain Road
In Portland on May 2 the Chamber of Commerce reported subscriptions totaling 1000 dollars to back a new road from Warren to Thunder Mountain. Officials anticipate a swift rush from Portland to the mines once snow clears.
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Portland
Chamber of Commerce
Warren
Thunder Mountain
International Power stock slumps after collapse
New York May 1 The International Power stock, which collapsed two days ago, continued to slump today. It opened at par and immediately fell 15 points to 85. The rest of the market showed no further impact from the drop.
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New York
International Power
Fire Ravages Tagaen Enache. Death Toll Tops Seventy Five
A disastrous blaze swept through Tagaen Enache, Yokohama area, causing extensive destruction. The fire claimed 765 lives and left many buildings in ruins, with widespread loss and damage reported.
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Yokohama
Tagaenenache
Rase
Officers of the Chicago Released from Prison
The officers of the cruiser Chicago, who had been jailed in Venice on resisting the police charge, were freed today and boarded their ship. Captain Dayton placed the men in front as the vessel immediately sailed for Trieste.
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Dayton
Venice
Chicago
Trieste
Wheat market steadiness and price moves across exchanges
Report by J L Ray and Co notes a fairly steady wheat market in New York, with daily changes showing a small decline on the torn. Liverpool and New York opens and closes are given, along with Chicago figures. Stocks and several commodity quotes including sugar steel and rail names are recorded. Wheat in San Francisco and Chicago prices are listed for May 2.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Des Moines Tornado Harms Residents in Decatur County
A Des Moines report details a tornado in Decatur county with multiple injuries and extensive property loss. Near Lohrville the funnel struck the residence of J W Munirini injuring Munirini his wife and four children Mrs Munirini is not expected to recover.
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Des Moines
Decatur County
Lohrville
J. W. Munirini
Munirini
Commission Men Act to Check Shipments and Meat Prices
Chicago officials report commission men urge farmers and shippers to hold back cattle to prevent a market glut. Packers refuse to buy livestock, keeping high dressed meat prices with independent action by retailers. Government action on packers delayed. president may review papers. Beef, pork and mutton prices decline slightly with warm weather and heavy cattle receipts.
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Chicago
Commission
Roosevelt
Dowager Queen Margarita of Italy to Take the Veil
Paris reports that Dowager Queen Margarita of Italy has decided to enter religious life. The announcement notes a vow to become a nun, signaling a quiet end to public royal duties.
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Veil
Paris
Marghaerita
Italy
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