Congress Kauians Oppose Ad Not Yet Territory Statehood Debates
A busy week looms in the House with bills on admitting territories like New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. Debate includes coinage and silver dollars, while Gardiner's charges against the Philipines civil governor prompt Senate examination. Reports recount alleged abuses and the water cure, with nominations and consul appointments moving through Senate proceedings.
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New Mexico
Senate
Disturbances Reported in Southern Pechin Province
From Pekin a dispatch notes serious disturbances in the southern portion of Pechin. Imperial troops sent to quell the disorder were defeated. The vice royalty then dispatched a force deemed sufficient to restore order.
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Pekin
Pechin
Americans Against Moros Fight Wounds Ashore at Mindanao
General Davis reports Mindanao fighting with the Moros began this morning after an American ultimatum. Fort Pando Pando was attacked and captured, defense strong with about 300 Moros. Lieutenant Henry Wagner of the Fourteenth Infantry seriously wounded. two other officers and twenty enlisted men lightly wounded. Washington notes no surprise from the War Department.
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Davis
Mindanao
Fort Pando Pando
Henry Wagner
Forteenth Infantry
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Good Fight Expected at Louisville May 3
Louisville sports fans await a headline bout between Kid Carter and Marvin Hart at the Southern Athletic Club. Hart is the local favorite, having recent success in Louisville, while Carter, a Brooklyn ace, is known for heavy hitting and promises a fierce night of action. The match replaces the canceled O'Brien versus Ryan showdown.
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Kid” Carter
Marvin Hart
Southern Athletic Club
Hart
Brooklyn
Jack O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
Chinaman Afraid of Dog Prank Sparks Col. Conan Joke
Colonel Conan recalls a Portland window scene where a Chinaman and a stranger are startled by a dog prank. The tall Southerner debunks the stereotype with a dry quip, leaving the man to ponder Conan’s wit and the odd encounter lingering in memory.
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Portland
Journal
Canton
Hong Kong
Wun Lung
Conan
President Schaffer Reelected by Amalgamated Steel and Tin Workers
President Schaffer, of the Amalgamated Association of EnS Steel and Tin Workers, was reelected by the convention. He received 148 votes to 66 for Thomas Williams of Zanesville.
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Amalgamated Association of Ens Steel and Tin Workers
Thomas Williams
Zanesville
Ballot Registration Deadline Warns Voters for June Election
A notice warns that failure to register before May 16 will deprive eligible voters of the right to cast a ballot in the June election. The advisory emphasizes timely registration to participate, outlining the deadline and civic consequence.
Lawyer fatally shot in Chicago office amid divorce case
May 3 Chicago. Lewis Mitchell prominent attorney shot four times by Robert Bremmer husband of a client seeking divorce. Bremmer wounded in hand and jailed. Separate report notes cattle raisers boycott stock yards hurting beef supply and signaling upcoming scarcity as buyers refuse lower prices.
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Chicago
Lewis Mitchell
Robert Bremmer
Mitchell
Big reception to Furnish at Oregon City
Republican governor candidate W. J. Furnish was given a large reception at the Oregon City opera house with C. W. Fulton of Astoria delivering the main address. Fulton spoke clearly while Furnish spoke briefly and effectively to the audience gathered in Grant's Pass on May 3.
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Bishop-Elect Garrigan Consecrated in Springfield Mass
Catholic prelates and clergy gather in Springfield to consecrate Rev. Dr. P. J. Garrigan as bishop of the new Sioux City see. Garrigan, ordained for Springfield, will be installed in Sioux City within weeks. He has served as vice-rector of the Catholic University in Washington since 1888.
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Mass
P. J. Garrigan
Sioux City
Garrigan
Springfeld
Catholic University At
Washington
Petition drives Geer as Republican U S Senate candidate
In Salem on May 2 petitions with over 2600 signatures from a dozen Oregon counties were filed with the secretary of state to place Governor Geer on the official ballot as the Republican candidate for United States senator. This is the first filing under the Mays act, making Geer the sole Republican candidate unless another petition is filed.
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Salem
Secretary of State
Geer
United States
Bakersfield Carnival Opens With Large Holiday Crowd
Bakersfield California May 3 The week of the Bakersfield carnival has arrived with residences and businesses in holiday attire Hotels and boarding houses are overflowing with visitors The crowd is expected to be the largest ever and decorations reflect credit on the organizing committee A full program of parades and events is planned with no dull moment for attendees
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Bakersfield
Cal
New York Democrats Move to Unite State Clubs
New York May 3 The executive committee of the State League democratic clubs met at the Shippers and Travelers Exchange to launch preliminary campaign work. Plans were laid to consolidate all democratic clubs across New York State with John Boyd Thatcher of Albany as league president.
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New York
State League
Shippers' and Travelers’ Exchange
John Boyd Thatcher
Albany
Strikers Stand Firm as Negotiations Break Down
Oregon City May 3. All negotiations for settling the woolen mill strike are off. Future offers must come from mill owners. The strikers will make no concessions.
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Oregon City
Convention of Bartenders in Louisville to Open Next Week
Louisville reports arrangements nearly complete for the National Bartenders' Association convention to be held the week after next. Delegations are expected from Boston New York Cincinnati Chicago New Orleans and many other cities. Principal speakers will be national president Joseph R Micharils of Syracuse and national secretary Jerry L Sullivan of Cincinnati. The social program includes a banquet and several other events.
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National
Bartenders’ Association
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
New Orleans
Joseph R. Micharils
Syracuse
N. Y
Jerry L. Sullivan
Boers See Pressure as Peace Talks Move Inward
Amsterdam May 3 A great depression exists in Boer circles here as it is believed the Boers in the field intend to make peace without consulting the Moer agents in Europe.
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Amsterdam
Moer
Europe
American Polo team starts practice at Ranelagh grounds
London May 3 The American Polo association team held its first practice today at the Ranelagh grounds amid worry over Waxhall Keane illness. Keane, considered the ablest American player, has recovered enough to join preliminary contests and is expected to appear in later nations matches.
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London
American Polo Association
Ranelagh Grounds
Waxhall Keane
Keane
Accused Conductor in Purse Blackmail Claim
A. Miers, a Pendleton book agent, reports losing a purse with 360 dollars on a Walla Walla train and accuses conductor A Menzies of stealing it. The Union notes she gave conflicting stories, and Menzies suspects it may be bluff or blackmail rather than theft.
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Union
Sale of Famous Jersey Cattle in Worcester
In Worcester Massachusetts on May 3 at Hillsdale farm a sale began of William J Hogg s famed Jersey herd. The 60 head herd includes Hillsdale Patrician the renowned bull and other high bred stock from the county s elite cattle lines.
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Worcester
Mass
Hillsdale Farm
Jersey
William J. Hogg
Hillsdale Patrician
Day of Big Things as Railroad buys 19000 cars and 260 engines
A major American railroad firm announces plans to purchase 19000 steel cars and 260 locomotives at an estimated minimum cost of 24 million to handle growing traffic. This year the renowned manufacturer has built about 20000 locomotives, signaling vast industrial expansion in the nation.
New York Market Reports Wheat Prices Expected Higher
New York market reports firmer wheat with foreign demand and strong exports. Exports for the week reach 6,950,000 bushels, crop exports over 40 million bushels ahead of last year. Winter wheat outlook worsens. spring wheat acreage 25 to 33 percent below last year. Prices closed yesterday at 82, today 82.5 to 82 3 4. Other quotes: Sugar 128, Steer 41, St. Paul 169, Union Pacific 102. Wheat in Chicago quoted 75 cents per bushel.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Franco Italian fete opens in Marseilles with Tamagno
Marseilles counts 110000 Italians among its inhabitants as preparations for the Franco Italian fete reach completion. The opening tomorrow marks the founding date of the Italian Mutual Aid Societies on the French Mediterranean coast. Italian minister Luzzati will attend and tenor Tamagno will sing, aimed at strengthening Italy France friendship.
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Mediterranean
Luzzati
Tamagno
Italy
France
Princeton Seminary to Hold 9th Annual Commencement
Princeton New Jersey May 3 The exercise in connection with the ninth annual commencement of the Princeton Theological Seminary will begin tomorrow morning with the graduating classes assembling in Miller Chapel for the annual sermon by Rev Dr John Fox secretary of the American Bible Society The graduation exercises are to be held Tuesday The address will be delivered by Maurice H Stratton of New Jersey.
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N. J
Princeton Theological Seminary
Miller Chapel
John Fox
American Bible Society
Maurice H. Stratton
New Jersey
Deputy Marshal Charged With Manslaughter in Owen Shooting
Roseburg Oregon May 3 Deputy Marshal Reed who shot Thomas C Owen in error while pursuing an escaped thief was charged with manslaughter by the coroner s jury here today.
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Roseburg, Or
Reed
Thomas C. Owen
Great Central Railroad Incorporation Filed at Salem
Articles of incorporation filed for a rail road linking Salt Lake City with Coos Bay and feeders in Oregon Idaho and Utah named the Great Central Railroad with capital of 10 million dollars. Rumor says Gould interests back it as a Missouri Pacific outlet. Also report a mining man J A Hall injured when steamer head cylinder blew out near The Dalles. Federated Trades endorses current strikes and calls for a boycott. Portland laundry strike to be settled with higher wages this afternoon.
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Salt Lake City
Coos Bay
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Great Central Railroad
Goulde
Missouri Pacific
J. A. Hall
Montana
Mettako
Dalles
Primary Date in the Ninth District Set for June 6
Gainesville Ga May 3 In compliance with the call of Chairman Henley the democratic executive committee of the Ninth congressional district met session here today to arrange for the coming primary It is not known what day will be selected for the congressional primary As Colonel Carter Tate has no opposition it will in all probability come on June 6 the same as that for the selection of a governor and other state officials.
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Gainesville
Henley
Democratic Executive Committee
Ninth Congressional District
Carter Tate
Golden Drift Mining Plans Rogue River Dam Project
The Golden Drift Mining Company began damming the Rogue River at Grants Pass to supply water for a large hydraulic mining venture on the coast. The placers are expected to yield millions of dollars in earnings.
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Grant's Pass
Golden Drift Mining Company
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