Federation Formed and Officers Elected at Port
The State Federation of labor organized today with officers named including G. Y. Harry first vice president and others from Portland and Pendleton. The union aims to raise wage standards toward California levels and has over 1000 members in Pacific line employees in Oregon. Frances Geiger, a nurse, is missing since leaving St. Vincent's. no traces found. The Pacific Whist Association convenes its ninth annual meeting with Seattle Tacoma and Olympia represented. The news notes a mill sale to Johnson of Oswego and a derailment near Bridal Veil injuring several.
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Eal
G. YY. Harry
T. Fi Tre
Presi Hornby
Portland
G. F. Johnson
Baker
W. E. Flew
Jer
Pendleton
H. Barry
Treasles Mickley
Frances Geiger
St. Vincent's
Ewicide
Pacific Whist Associd
Seattle
Tacoma
Olympia
Pra
Oswego
Willam
Columbia
Bros
Smith Brothers
Johnson
United Mine Workers Endorse Arbitration on Anthracite Strike
President Mitchell proposes arbitration over a 150000 ton anthracite dispute with operators. Details mention union concessions and a board to be selected by Midona civic federation, amid fatal injuries on a railway construction site.
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May
Imee
United Mine
Short
Mitchell
Com. Fe
Board of Arbitration
Midona Civic Federation
Mayors of Cities Gather for Alabama Municipalities Meet
Montgomery May 8 officials from northern Alabama and southern cities join in the League of Municipalities of Alabama second annual meeting. Mayor E B Joseph of Montgomery gives welcome, Birmingham's John B Weakley responds, papers discuss municipal utilities ownership and constitutional debt powers affecting small towns. Sessions run through Saturday.
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Chiefs
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
League of Municipalities of Alabama
E. B. Joseph
John B. Weakley
Birmingham
J. E. Blackwood
Gadsden
O. G. Simpson
Tuscumbia
L. M. Smith
Jasper
Actors Home for Aged and Indigent Opens in Staten Island
In New York on May 8 the theatrical profession celebrated the dedication of a home for aged and indigent actors at West Brighton, Staten Island. Mayor Seth Low Bishop Potter and Joseph Jefferson attended the ceremony with Rev. Dr. Houghton of the Little Church Around the Corner officiating.
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New York
West Brighton
Staten Island
Seth Low
Bishop Potter
Joseph Jefferson
Houghton
Clearwater and Eby Open World Cue Championship Series
William Clearwater of Pittsburg and Grant Eby of Brooklyn start a series of matches in Brooklyn to decide the world billiards title. Clearwater holds the title and is confident. Eby has shown strong form and his supporters expect a tough challenge.
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Marysville, O
May
William Clearwater
Pittsburg
Grant Eby
Brooklyn
Clearwater
Eby
Enthusiastic Endeavorers Gather for Paris Society Convention
Enthusiastic young members of the Christian Endeavor society from Paris and surrounding areas arrive for the state convention. A large welcome meeting opens the sessions, which run through Sunday, featuring a strong program with addresses by noted speakers and church workers from Tennessee and other states.
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Paris
Tenn
Christian Endeavor Society
Tennessee
Thunder Mountain prospectors push claims via Weiser route
Charles Campbell of Moore and Campbell returns to Walla Walla after two months surveying Thunder Mountain holdings. He reports four to six feet of snow across the district, with prospects flooding the area and the Dewey mine holdings prompting high offers. Campbells confirms the Weiser route is favored and plans another trip soon.
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Walla Walla
Weiser
Charles Campbell
Moore & Campbell
Thunder Mountain
Moore
Campbell
Dewey
Welser
Queen’s Condition Improves at Het Loo
The Queen’s condition continues to improve at Het Loo. She passed a quiet night with no deterioration and no increase in her symptoms, reports indicate.
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Het Loo
Armored Train Derails Near Pretoria. Casualties Reported
An armored train en route from Pretoria to Petersburg derailed on a curve today. A lieutenant and 10 soldiers were killed and the incident is being investigated. Additional details are unavailable.
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Pretoria
Petersburg
Heutenant
Bret Harte Laid to Rest in Frimley
London reports the author Bret Harte was buried at Frimley today after a quiet funeral. The event marks a subdued conclusion to the writer's life with local observers noting the simple arrangements.
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Bret Harte
London
May
Frimley
Court martial for Captain Ryan over new torture method
Washington May 8 Orders have been issued by Secretary Root for the court martial of Captain James Ryan of the Fifteenth Cavalry for improper conduct in obtaining information from natives in the Philippines. He is accused of a torture method involving binding, flipping, head jolts, water scaling, and later examination of the prisoner. Also alleged is a belief that American occupation is unjust. Ex-Sergeant Isidore Dube testified he had seen the water cure used by Captain Glenn and Lieutenant Conger. Secretary Root said he had no knowledge of General Smith's kill and burn order despite testimony at Wal ler's court-martial.
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Washington
Root
James Ryan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Ryan
War Department
Islands
Isidore Dube
Senate Philippines Committee
Glenn
Conger
Senate
Chaffee
General Smith
Smith
Waller
Value of Domestic Animals by State in 1900 Census
The 1900 census reports total U S domestic animal value at 3.2 billion dollars with farms and ranges over 93 percent. Iowa leads in value with 271.8 million. Texas second with 236.2 million. Texas tops meat cattle while Iowa surpasses in total animal investment. Oregon, Washington, and Idaho total values listed. Oregon has 715,699 meat cattle, 307,959 horses, and 3,042,767 sheep.
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United States
Iowa
Texas
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Prevented Wreck by Broken Rail Discovery on O R N Line
Geary Kimbrell spotted a broken rail on the O R N line near the west end railroad bridge last Sunday evening and reported it. A new rail was promptly laid, likely saving the evening passenger train from derailment. Young Kimbrell rode along the track on a bicycle and found the flaw. The track walker passed by in the morning and several freights used the spot during the day.
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West End
Geary Kimbrell
Young Kimbrell
Skeleton of Man Found and Valued Mine Ore Strike
Baker City May 8 A sworn affidavit by J J Baisley incriminates Robert Palmer county treasurer claiming pay for false testimony in Meldrum horse theft case. A skeleton near Weiser Idaho is thought to be W L Clark missing since 1890. A Golconda mine ore vein worth 400 per ton was found, tied to Pendleton buyers. Cloud burst in Pleasant Valley caused two feet of hail, washed bridges, injured horses, and ruined crops.
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Baker City
Meldrum
J. J. Baisley
Robert Palmer
Baisley
W. L. Clark
Weiser
Idaho
Clark
Choate Ranch
Golconda
Sumpter
Pendleton
J. H. Robbins
Baker County
Pleasant Valley
Here
Believis in Progress at Wild Horse Mountain Farm
R M O'Brien of Weston near Pendleton plans diversification from wheat to alfalfa and brome grass. He will raise cattle and hogs, favors short horn cattle, and builds a frost tight 40 by 70 foot stone warehouse on the Umatilla river to store hay grain apples and potatoes for market timing. Observes larger returns from warehousing and progressive farming after years of work.
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R. M. O'Brien
Weston
Wild Horse Mountain
Mr. O'Brien
Umatilla River
Pendleton
O'Brien
Republicans Consider Early Minnesota Convention in Minneapolis
In St Paul today the Republican state committee meets at the Windsor to set the date and venue for the state convention. Strong sentiment favors an early gathering, with a probable mid June date in Minneapolis.
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St. Paul, Minn
Republican State Committee
Windsor Hotel
Furnish Man After a Job In Oregon Politics
Baker City visitor J. Carlson says if W J Furnish is elected governor he will seek the Eastern Oregon mine inspector post. Carlson is portrayed as highly qualified and supported by many Granite Gem friends urging him to land the position.
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Furnish
Do. J. Carlson
Baker City
W. J. Furnish
New York Market Mixed as Wheat Holds Firm
New York markets report firmer wheat with light receipts and good demand. Liverpool opened at 80% and closed 80% as various securities show modest shifts. Prices cited include Sugar 128% and Union Pacific at 104% with St Paul at 171% and Wheat in San Francisco at 1.11 1/4 per cental.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Union Pacific
St. Paul
San Francisco
May
New Currency Bill Aims At Broad Public Education
Chairman Fowler of the banking committee urges a nationwide reading of the new currency reform report. He cites a census of 1 026 816 readers across professions including clergymen lawyers and bankers as evidence of wide public interest in the most vital financial question of the era.
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Banking and Currency Committee
Fowler
Committee On Banking
Woolen Mill Strike Talks at Oregon City
Woolen Mill management met strikers in Oregon City on May 8. The workers rejected President Jacobs offer and demanded a proposal they would accept.
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Oregon City
Jacobs
Noted author Paul Ford shot by brother Malcolm Ford
In New York on May 8 Malcolm Ford, once a known athlete, shot and killed his brother Paul Leicester Ford, the noted author, then killed himself. Disinheritance by their father years earlier is suspected to fuel motives, with speculation that Malcolm blamed Paul for favorable terms in the will. The tragedy stunned New York society.
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Malcolm Ford
New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm
Retail Clerks Organize Local Protective Association
Wednesday night the local retail clerks met at the courthouse and organized the Retail Clerks' International Protective Association. Officers elected include A. E. Linn as president Miss Stella Anderson as first vice president J. W. Wilson as second vice president A. F. Zoellner as recording and corresponding secretary M. Eben as treasurer Frank O'Hara as guide H. J. Wallace as guardian Miss Margaret Lee as chaplain. The executive committee comprises A. B. Linn Miss Stella Anderson and J. W. Wilson with a committee appointed on bylaws and organization.
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Court House
Stella Anderson
J. W. Wilson
Voter Registration Update Warns of Deadline
A civic notice urges residents to register to vote before May 15 to retain voting rights. It emphasizes that registering is simple and time is running out.
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Oy Federation
Bilion
Portyand
FIC
Steel Syndicate
D Whist Association
Organizing Union
California
Pacific Lines
Southern Pacific
Sane
Alfred H. Wakeman
Home For Actors
South Africa
Philippine
Nates
Skelton
Minnesota
New York Market
Father
Fords
Retail Clerks’ Association
Price
Dr. Price
Price Baxine Poween Co
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