Campaign issue focus on flat salary reform in Oregon
The East Oregonian editorializes on the governor race centering the flat salary proposal and tax burden. It cites Democratic and Republican arguments, defends Chamberlain against “scuttle” claims, and references Philippine policy, noting business support and public sentiment in Oregon. John E. Lathrop signs the piece.
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Portland Oregonian
Democratic Party of
Oregon
United States
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indianapolis
Associated Press
Republian
H. W. Corbett
The
Oregonian
Republican Party
Philippines
Republican Papers
Democratic Party
Staning
Chamberlain
Philippine Tion
John E. Lathrop
GE Stockholders Vote Large Capital Increase Proposal
In Schenectady New York on May 5 a special stockholders meeting of General Electric Co approved raising capital from 19,767,200 to 46,090,000 dollars. The plan includes a large issue to fund a script dividend of about 66 2 3 percent.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Exposition Postponed to 1904 St Louis
Washington May 5 Havemeyer before senate relates price cuts by western buyers to control sugar market. Beets and retailers pact to sell sugar 10 below trust price. Senate backs Cockrell amendment postponing Louisiana Purchase Exposition to 1904. Moody orders court of inquiry for Chicago officers jailed in Venice. Philippines bill to move forward. Roosevelt names Squires to Cuba post and Bragg to Havana.
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Washington
Havemeyer
The
Sugar Trust
Senate Committee of
Cuba
St. Louis Exposition
Senate
Cockrell
Moody
Chicago
Venice
Italy
Cuban congress opens in Havana with preliminary credentials review
Havana May 6 The Cuban congress met for the first time in a preliminary session to examine member credentials and to count and rectify the electoral vote for president and vice president. Senate sessions are at the Palacio del Segundo Cabo and the House in the Comandino de Marina. both houses were crowded with interested visitors.
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Havana
Senate
Palacio del Segundo Cabo
House of Representatives
Comandino de Marina
Two Boys and Girl Die in Eureka Bedding Fire
In New York on May 5 John Lynch aged 15 and Emma Boltzar were burned to death in a fire at the Eureka Bedding Company works. Six others were injured including Ethel McGrath who will die.
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New York
John Lynch
Emma Boltzar
Eureka Bedding Company
Ethel McGrath
Stock Yard Receipts Fall in Chicago Market
The beef agitation lowers stock yards receipts to 10,000 head from the usual 26,000. Retail prices show little change.
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Chicago
Monarch receives Meyer after Chicago pardon
Rome May 6 The American ambassador Meyer had an audience with the king and thanked him for pardoning the officers of the cruiser Chicago.
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Rome
Meyer
Chicago
Mrs Soffel Pleads Guilty In Jail Escape Case
Pittsburg May 5 Mrs Catherine Soffel pleaded guilty this morning to aiding the Biddle brothers to escape jail Her sentence was deferred until Saturday next.
Archbishop Corrigan Rallying From Illness in May 65
Archbishop Corrigan of New York shows signs of improvement though still not out of danger. Doctors report slow recovery as May 65 progresses and public prayers continue for a safe return to health.
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Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Queen Wilhelmina Is Very Ill In Palace
London dispatch notes conflicting reports on Queen Wilhelmina. Officials say her condition is serious but currently satisfactory, with prayers in churches across the kingdom. Het Loo bulletins say conditions remain delicate yet not desperate, doctors cautious about the worst.
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London
Wilhelmina
Het Loo
FEDERATED CLUB WOMEN HOLD FULL ATTENDANCE MEETING
In Los Angeles on May 65 the federation’s women’s club session opened with full attendance. Civil matters led with Anna P. West reporting on reincorporation. Papers were presented by Torrey, Troutman, Ware, Bacon, and Hopper on reform topics along with a forestry report by Mumford and an educational report by Denniston planned for the afternoon.
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Los Angeles
Anna P. West
Bells M. Torrey
Michigan
M. E. Troutman
New York
Abbie H. Ware
Topeka
Kan
Georgia Bacon
Worcester Mass
Martha Hopper
Columbus
J. P. Mumford
Eb, & Denniston
San Francisco
Ohio Veterans at Lancaster Campment in Grand Army Homecoming
Lancaster Ohio May 5 Lancaster has dressed up for the annual department encampment of the Grand Army with hundreds of visitors arriving for the reunion though open tomorrow. Veterans and friends from the Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans attend along with affiliated groups. Commander-in-Chief Torrance is to be the guest of honor with elaborate entertainment planned.
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Lancaster, O
Lancaster
Tucker
Grand Army
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Torrance
Patrick Case Headed for Execution Delayed to October
Case of Lawyer Albert T Patrick in New York is postponed after appeals. Patrick, convicted of murdering William Marsh Rice, remains at Sing Sing prison where he is visited by his sisters and friends as authorities grant a respite until at least October.
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Patrick
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Sing Sing
Whitchell Signals Anthracite Strike Will Depend on Committee
New York May 5 Whitchell president of the miners said the anthracite field situation rests entirely on Wednesday's miners executive committee meeting. Asked if it was a favorable time to strike he replied Any time was favorable when right and justice were on the men's side.
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New York
Whitchell
German statesman killed in railway wreck near Leipzig
Berlin May 5 a railway wreck near Leipzig killed Herr Friedel a national liberal deputy and two others and left six injured the disaster disrupts rail traffic as investigators probe the crash
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Berlin
Leipzig
Herr Friedel
Great Fire on London Docks
A great fire rages on the London docks with two enormous drug warehouses destroyed and flames spreading across the area. Fire crews battle the blaze as the center of the docks is threatened by the spreading flames.
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London Docks
London
Chamberlain at Eugene in Lane County bid to carry strong GOP area
Democratic governor candidate George E Chamberlain spoke in Eugene after Cottage Grove address and drew large crowds at the courthouse. J D Matlock chaired with Henry Blackman and Prof W A Mann also speaking. Observers say Lane County, usually Republican, could flip despite a 500 vote Republican edge.
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Lane County
Eugene
George E. Chamberlain
Cottage Grove
Chamberlain
Court House
Hugene
J. D. Matlock
Mr. Chamberlain
Henry Blackman
W. A Mann
New York Market Report May 5 From J L Ray & Co
Weather improves across the Middle West prompting traders to cut positions after rains. Liverpool closes down 6 1 1 2 percent while New York opens 81 and ends 80 5 8 percent. Chicago 76, visible supply down 2 121 000 bushels to 8 000 000 below last year. Quotes Sugar 128, Steel 41, St Paul 169 Union Pacific 102.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Middle West
Liverpool
Chicago
Steel
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Northwest Lines Face Changes After Harriman Banquet
Portland officials report from the Harriman banquet in San Francisco that major changes are planned in the Northwest lines. General Passenger Agent Miller, now with the Southern Pacific, may gain an assistant as he takes control of the freight train of the O R and N. H M Adama of Spokane is considered for the new post.
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Portland
Harriman
San Francisco
Northwest
Miller
Southern Pacific
H. M. Adama
Spokane
Cotton mill owners in Atlanta plot mutual insurance plan
In Atlanta on May 5 a group of prominent cotton mill owners discusses forming a mutual insurance company to reduce costs. They seek cooperation to insure mills at lower rates, noting past declines but belief rates remain high, and plan to expand across the cotton states.
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Atlanta
New Mutual Concern
Foresters of America gather in Stockton for grand lodge meet
Stockton California May 5 delegates arrive from all parts of the state for the Foresters of America grand lodge session to be held here this week A grand reception will be given this afternoon to the visitors in Masonic Hall rooms
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Stockton
Cal
Grand Lodge
Foresters of
Three Failures on Stock Exchange Reported in New York
The morning announcement of three failures on the stock exchange led to an excessive liquidation. Offenbach & Moore acted for the Webb Meyer syndicate, with Henry Bros. & Co. and Lockwood, Hurd & Co. as the firms involved.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Offenbach & Moore
Webb Meyer Syndicate
Henry Bros. & Co
Lockwood, Hurd & Co
Fire at Bart Field Health Resort Burns 200 Homes
A blaze at Bart field health resort in Buda Pest destroyed two hundred houses today. Firefighters battled the flames for hours but could not save the row of residences. No injuries reported as authorities assess the cause and extent of the damage.
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Buda Pest
Bartfield
Saw Mill Strike Grows In Portland Blockades Loom
Three hundred Oregon delegates met in Portland to form a state federation of labor with Harry Gurr as temporary chairman and W Nolfe as secretary. The saw mill strike tightens as union carpenters refuse to handle mill material, planing mill workers hold out, laundries reopen under higher wages, and non union engineers abandon work amid growing complications.
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Portland
The
Workers of
Oregon
Federation of Labor
Harry Gurr
W Nolfe
F. Stacy Whitney
American Federation of Labor
William Blackburn
Washington
25th Anniversary Celebration of Red Men in Illinois
In Peoria on May 6 the 25th anniversary of the Independent Order of Red Men in Illinois opened with a large gathering. Delegates from across Illinois and fraternal visitors from Kentucky, Iowa, and Indiana attended for grand officers’ reception. Tonight features the past sachemes banquet at the Grand Hotel with addresses by council representatives. A grand parade is planned for tomorrow.
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Peoria
Order of Red Men
Ilinolsa
Illinoia
Kentucky
Iowa
Indiana
Grand Hotel
Great Council
Policy King on Trial in New York
Long awaited trial of Al Adams known as the Policy King opened in general sessions in New York City today. He faces a indictment charging violation of the penal code for possessing paraphernalia used to play policy. Public agitation against policy playing and belief that Adams is the kingpin of the syndicate heighten interest in the outcome.
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New York
al Adams
Know
Adams
May Festival Opens in New Haven with Recitals and Opera
The May musical festival in New Haven opens tonight with an organ recital by William Carl. The program for Tuesday and Wednesday includes recitals concerts and operatic performances. Many visiting artists cover the event and organizers expect strong financial and artistic success.
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New Haven
Conn
William ©. Carl
Elevator Burned at Buffalo in Fatal Fire
A midnight blaze destroyed the Wells Elevator in Buffalo on May 5 with property loss estimated at 500000 dollars. Fireman Kennel reportedly trapped and may have died in the blaze.
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Buffalo
Kennel
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