Open Shop Battle Roils Chicago Paper Strikes
Chicago morning and afternoon editions issued as printers strike. Perry of the International Typographers Union leads the walkout with call to support strikers. Fifty auto drivers refuse to deliver papers as publishers push open shop aims.
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Chicago
Max Annanberg
Chicago Tribune
Perry
International Fressmans’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Publishers’ Association
Homestead Entry Rules Modified on Irrigation Projects
Washington May 6 The secretary of the interior announces changes to homestead entry regulations for irrigation projects. Settlers may assign to any part of a farm unit with project engineer approval, after filing a plan with the local land office. Reclamation proof can be given after half the irrigable area is reclaimed, affecting building charge payments. New provisions for recording mortgages aim to aid loans while protecting lenders, expected to improve conditions on government projects previously hampered by funding gaps.
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Secretary of the Interior
Looa Land Office
Papore
Lea-A Physical Wreck Returns Home From China Aid Work
San Francisco May 6 General Homer Lea an American adviser to Chinese rebels and confidant of Dr Sun Yat Sen arrived on the liner Chiyo Maru with Mrs Lea. He is a physical and mental wreck from arduous work and will go to his Los Angeles home to regain health. He suffered a severe stroke of paralysia after dedicating himself to freeing China from Manchu rule.
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San Francisco
Homer Lew
California
Sun Yat Sen
Lea
Los Angeles
Burglars Tap Saloon Till For 36 Dollars
Burglars forced entry into the Colum Bar on Malin Street through the cellar, smashing the cash register and stealing 36 dollars and several bottles of liquor. The Evans Ulgarature and the Delta nearby also reported attempted burglaries Saturday night. Herman Peters, owner, discovered the break this morning. The cellar entrance was gained by raising a sidewalk grate, the register was taken to the cellar and smashed. Nearby shopkeepers report attempted break-ins but deterred by boarded windows and living quarters behind the buildings.
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Delta
Herman Peters
Doc Evans
Clarke Grocery
Unjust Arrest Suit Filed Over Walla Walla Case
Dalley files $10,000 claim against William Caldwell and Alex Manning alleging wrongful arrest and seven days of detainment caused loss of income. He was detained after police found a watch matching a Caldwell burglary at his person in Walla Walla, later released when property not confirmed as stolen.
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Witham Offer
Walla Walla
William Caldwell
Weainst Caldwell
Alex Manning
Oifcuit Court
Raley & Haley
Dalley
Caldwell House
Manning
Indiana
John Gurdane celebrates 88th birthday in Riverside addition
John Gurdane of Umatilla County, father of former police chief Tom Gurdane, marked his 88th birthday at home in Riverside addition with about 20 friends and relatives visiting. A Civil War veteran and former state representative, he arrived in the county 31 years ago and spent years on a Gurdane ranch after serving as a sailor and waiter in the age of sail.
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Gurdane
Tom Gurdane
Riverside Addition
Gray
John Gurdane
Sandy Hook
New York
America
Scotland
New World
Metopolia
Umatilla County
Convention at Walla Walla Sets Stage for Democratic Battle
Delegates meet at Convention Hall Walla Walla with 710 delegates as Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson vie for control. Wilson gains King County support with Bryan backing him. In Ohio Bryan’s national campaign for Wilson begins with Taft and Harmon also active as primaries approach.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Mayo
Pierce County
Sxan
Champ Clark
Wodrow Wilson
Charles G. Heifer
Beatle
Wilson
Ian Clark
King County
Bryan
Wilken
Wilsen
Taft Delivers Opening Ohio Campaign Speech in Nelsonville
President Taft opened the Ohio campaign with a harsh critique of Roosevelt in Nelsonville. He later spoke in Athens Hampton Chitacothe Greentell Leesburg and New Town. Tonight he plans a speech in Cincinnati and Tuesday at his brother Charles Taft's home.
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Ohio
Nelsonvillee
Pesident
Taft
Roosevelt
Hampton
Chitacothe
Greentell
Leesburg
New Vietna
Incinnur
Fle
Charles Taft
Wilson Wing Texts Triumph in Partial Texas Vote
In Austin May reports show Woodrow Wilson defeating Champ Clink and Governor Harman by a large margin in a pivotal race. Wilson gains three Life Aes totals as the campaign coalition supports his bid, indicating a decisive political outcome.
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Wilson
Austin
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clink
Mable Warner Fight Over Crop Ownership in Oregon Court
In a La Grande circuit court session Judge Knowles presides over the Mable Warner crop ownership case involving land on the J. W. Young half section. The suit seeks to determine who owns the crop raised during Mrs. Warners post possession after a supreme court reversal enjoined the Warners from the disputed land. A. W. Nye formerly served as receiver. George Nessie claims loan repayment from the crop proceeds. Nessie is represented by Col J. H. Raley while the Warners are represented by Johnson & Skrable, and Fee & Slater with Frederick Steiner for heirs under the will.
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Eircuit
Knowles
la Grande
Phelps
J. W. Young
Warner
Postessson
Supreme Court of the State
Pown
A. W. Nye
George Nessie
Warners
Col J. H. Raley
Johnson & Skrable
Fee & Slater
Frederick Steiner
Shriners Parade and Conclave Open in Los Angeles
Los Angeles May 6 Thousands of Shriners gathered in Pasadena as the imperial council centers its entertainment scene Streets were lively with marching patrols and hundreds traveled to Catalina Island for a reception series tonight The thirty eighth annual Conclave opens tomorrow with the imperial council expected to draw about 40000 Shriners and guests to Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
Pasadena
Imperial Council
Catalina Island
Taft Urges European Plan to Ease High Living Cost
President Taft transmits consular reports to Congress showing how European nations tackle rising prices. He cites France and Belgium where relief funds aid workers against hunger and idleness. Co operative groups in France have led to workers owning industrial plants.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
France
Belgium
Messige
West Has Expense Bit In His Teeth
Salem Oregon May 6 Governor West took the bit in his teeth today Superintendent James of the state Penitentiary put up to Governor West a proposition to work for nothing as superintendent if the other employees would do the time The governor s answer was to remove James and appoint warden Curtis as superintendent Directing James to turn over the Institution at once to Curtis Governor West says he intends to prepare a list of all state institutions showing appropriations etc He asserts the state is burdened with useless office holders He says after he has prepared his facts he will ask newspapers to investigate and verify his statements and let the people know why taxes are not high
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Ore
West
James
State Penitentiary
Six Appellate Docket Heard In Eastern Oregon Supreme Court
The May term opened before Chief Justice Robert Aiken and five associates with Deputy Lee Moorhouse as acting clerk. At 1:30 pm six of thirty seven cases were presented including Hire Peay vs Robert riddles from Wallowa, Artdella Stuark estate from Gullam, Pivid Cantwell et al from Gullam, Titus E. Davis vs Oregon Power and Placer Co from Baker, George Miller vs Union County, and Lynn A Fenelay vs Wallowa County. Attorneys Ivanhoe, Bowerman, Sheahan and others appeared for appellants and respondents.
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Thomas A. MacPride
Frank A. Moore
Henry J. Peal
George H. Burnett
Lee Moorhouse
Oregon
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Peay
Robert Riddles
App
Wallowa
Ivanhoe Annearing
DL W. Sheahan
Artdella Stuark
Reap
Wes Dipos
Gullam
Jay Bowerman
W. DD. Shianakes
T. A. Welnke
Titus E. Davis
Oreron Power & Placer Co
Apf
Baker County
P. J. Bannon
Weiving
George Miller
Union County
John &. Hogden
F. S. Ivanhoe
C. BH. Crawford
Turner Oliver
Lynn A. Fenelay
Wallowa County
Wallo
Wa County
J. A. Furleight
Dr. W. Sheahan
Steed Trust Battles Dissolution Suit in New York
May 6. Government seeks dissolution of United States Steer Corporation amid bitter opposing, with Special Examiner Henry T. Brown presiding in the customs house. Hearings may extend two months. government lawyers include Henry Colton and ex Secretary Dickinson. Trust representatives Richard Lindabury and Rayna Bolling present.
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New York
United States Steer Corporation
Custom House
Henry T. Brown
Brown
Dickinson
Henry Colton
Richard Lindabury
Rayna S Bolling
Trust
Secretary Knox to Leave Santa Barbara Tonight
Secretary of State Knox will depart Santa Barbara California tonight for San Francisco. He travels with Mrs Knox and Governor Walter K Clark of Alaska, Mrs Clark, and former United States Senator First of California.
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Calif
Knox
San Francisco
Mra. Knox
Walter K. Clark
Alaska
Mra
Clark
United States
First
California
Titanic Probe Ends in Senate Inquiry Hearings
Washington May 6 There will be no more public hearings in the senate inquiry into the Titanic disaster, according to an announcement by Senator Smith chairman of the committee.
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Washington
Senate
Smith
Train washed from track as river swells across South
From Vicksburg to New Orleans the Mississippi runs higher than ever, flooding towns and forcing passengers to abandon a drenched train. Drownings mount in Coupee parish as levee breaks unleash floodwaters. Ne gro labor shortages stall relief, while New Orleans girds for further inundation with barges and sandbags ready along the river.
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Miss
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Baton Rogue
Big River
Louisiana
Bennett Garre
Morrison
Plaquemine
Scotts Landing
Cypress Hall
New Toads
Third District
Four Year Old Babe Crushed by Heavy Dray in Freewater
Little Eva Best, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Best of Freewater, Oregon, narrowly escaped death Saturday while attempting to stop a dray from moving. She stepped where the wheel crossed the forehead, suffering a compound skull fracture. Immediate surgical aid was given and she regained consciousness, now resting easily with hopeful recovery despite the seriousness. The family owns the Freewater city dray line and the child often rode beside the driver.
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Oré
Eva
Mir
William Hest
Freewater
Mr. Best
Buckaroos Open Tri-State Season With Walla Walla
Pendleton Buckaroos depart for Walla Walla to open the Western Tri-State league schedule against Bade's Bears. Manager Garrett optimistic about a win, but warns fans not to harshly judge a young squad in unfamiliar territory. Paul Strant leads the Bears while Pendleton lists thirteen players, with two pitchers to be cut soon.
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Bade
Bears
Garden City
Pendleton
Garrett
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