California anti alien land bill passes senate in substitute
In Sacramento on May 3 the Webb substitute for the Birdsall anti alien land bill cleared the senate and seemed certain to pass the assembly. Vote 36 to 2. Governor Johnson to sign soon. The measure allows land leases by aliens ineligible to citizenship for three years, though critics fear renewal could be indefinite.
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Suffragists Burn Railway Depot and Aberdeen School Fire
London reports a Midland Railway depot in Bradford destroyed by fire and valued at about a half million. Simultaneously the Ashley School wing in Aberdeen burned, with losses near $20,000. Suffragettes blamed for the fires while courts dismiss charges against Annie Kelley and Flora Drummond.
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Ashley School
Aberdeen
Annie Kelley
Flora Drummond
Suffrage parade leads 30000 women in New York
Thirty thousand women joined the largest suffrage parade in New York history on May 3. They were told to ignore men for a time, keep eyes forward and shoulders squared, and follow a line of twenty four horseback riders led by Inez Milholland.
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New York
Inez Milholland
Peacemaker President Ends McCounts McAde Feud
A reported settlement claims President Wilson brokered a conference between National Chairman McCounts and Treasury Secretary McAde ending a feud over appointments. The two men reportedly bury the hatchet after a misunderstanding.
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New York
McCounts
Strike ties up Jersey silk mills
Paterson May 3 10000 workers in northern New Jersey silk mills began a sympathy strike after learning local owners were moving production elsewhere. All silk plants in Hudson County are shut down as Industrial Workers of the World leaders act.
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New Jersey
Hudson County
Peace Conference Nears Adoption Of Key Resolutions
St Louis May 3 Senator Burton led the closing session of the American peace congress today. Resolutions bearing important recommendations in the interest of international peace are expected to be adopted.
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Burton
American Peace Congress
Headless Rancher Body Found on BR. R. Tracks
Seattle May 3 The headless body of William Lehman a Talbot rancher was found on the Northern Pacific tracks near Renton. Police believe he fell asleep on the track and was struck by a train in what investigators term an accidental death.
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William Lehman
Talbot
Northern Pacific
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Lehman
Wool schedule fight and high school oratorical
Washington May 3 The House resumed consideration of the wool schedule with a single amendment offered by Representative Payne of New York that would set tariffs between the Underwood plan and the Payne bill and limit debate to three and a half hours The scene shifted to an oratorical contest at a high school auditorium where local youths presented varied topics from Teas of Public Service to The Destiny of Our Nation Judges and performers drew enthusiastic crowds with a Girls Glee club finale Morn Rise
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Milton Stoddard
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Alex McPherson
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Karl Hendricks
Wallowa
Girls’ Glee Club
Cowan Explains Seattle Addition Plans
Charles Cowan, Seattle realty man, outlined improvement plans for the Irvington Heights addition after a Commercial club meeting. Local realty brokers fixed prices for the first 40 lots now available, with initial payments funding improvements. While away, Mark Moorhouse will handle Cowan’s interests.
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Mark Moorhouse
Eight San Francisco sleuths indicted in bunco ring case
Grand jury returns conspiracy indictments against eight suspended detectives and patrolmen. The list includes former and current officers such as Louis Droulette Charles Josephs W F McHugh Jack Sullivan James McGowan Arthur MacPhee Charles Taylor and Frank Esola who faces a second bribery charge. Additional details pertain to the bunco ring probe and related suspensions.
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Methodist Church Parliament Series to Visit Umatilla County
A series of parliaments modeled on a Walla Walla gathering will be hosted by Methodist Episcopal Churches in Umatilla County next week. Athena Pendleton Echo and Hermiston host three sessions daily at 10 am 2 pm and 7 20 pm with speakers Bell Helmick Garver Emmet and Evans plus local workers. The meetings cover world wide topics and invite all to attend regardless of faith.
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Umatilla County
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Cannot Resist The Endless Speak Without Substance
A terse, ironic note on conversation where long talk yields little meaning, reflecting on people who fill air with words yet deliver no clear point or outcome. The piece comments on communication fatigue and social dynamics without naming specific individuals or events.
Wilson Monitors California Events After New Jersey Trip
President Wilson returned to Washington after a New Jersey trip and began evaluating the Webb bill passed by the California senate. He believes his jury reform effort did not alter the situation and will spend the day in executive offices analyzing the measure.
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New Jersey
Wilson
Webb
California Senate
Interschool Track Meet Leads By Baker At Round-Up Grounds
The eastern Oregon interscholastic track meet unfolds at Round-Up Park with Baker of La Grande leading by a wide margin at 4 PM. Standings list Baker 34, La Grande 9, Pendleton 7, Wallowa 6, Athena 3, Ontario 2 as heats and finals set, officials announced, parade through Pendleton precedes events amid a chilly but energized crowd.
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Finals and heats report from Pendleton track meet
Herbert and Baker lead finals with Pendleton and Ontario athletes placing. Events include 14-5 in discus, 1280 feet dash times, and shot put with Pinsse McCullock Riker first at 38 feet 10 inches. Key figures: Weeks of Baker, Jordan of Pendleton, Maddux of Ontario, Wish, Brock, Hamner, Seibert, Strans, Morfit.
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Countess Pound Dead in Hunting Woods
London May 3 The Countess of Cottenham was found shot to death early today in the woods near Goring where she was hunting. Family members say the shooting was accidental.
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Countess of Cottenham
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Currency reform on the program in Congress
Washington reports after a conference with currency experts from both houses that the administration will introduce a currency and banking reform bill this session. It plans no attempt to pass it this summer, but it will be a main feature of the next winter session. President Wilson is expected to send a message outlining the plan to Congress next week.
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Ambassador Wilson Innocent, He Says
Emetrio de la Garza Jr reports in San Francisco that Henry Lane Wilson the ambassador to Mexico had no part in the assassination of President Madero and Vice President Suarez The statement comes as de la Garza travels to Washington to seek recognition of Huerta’s government but he refuses to admit such aims
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Henry Lane Wilson
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Suarez
Emetrio de la Garza, Jr
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Huerta
President of Hayti Dies in Port au Prince
General Ancrede Augusto, president of Hayti, died in Port au Prince on May day. The political leader, who had guided the nation through turbulent times, is reported dead amid official condolences and funeral arrangements.
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Port Au Prince
Aancrede Augusto
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