Tornado ravages Seward Nebraska and surrounding towns
A tornado path from Grafton through McCool Junction and Seward caused multiple deaths and injuries in Nebraska May 15. Seward reports eight physicians treating the wounded as rescuers search wrecked homes and streets. property damage around $75,000 with many buildings destroyed or damaged.
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Grafton
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Explosive Can Found On Grounds At Ratinal Callery
Tendon May 15 A canister filled with explosives but without a fuse was found on the grounds about the ratinal callery today. Frauxettes suspected. Fiorieer Newspaper Min Dies Tacoma May 15 Richard Roeiger 59 recently appointed surveyor general of the fate of Washington died at night from Bright's disease. He was a pioneer newspaper man.
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Richard Roeiger
Washington
Bricht
Strike breakers to be used on street cars
Cincinnati May 16 hundreds of strike breakers arriving today to operate street cars amid fears of trouble. The car company plans to resume service as stalings are reported. Police will be stationed at each car with instructions to use pistols and clubs if attacked.
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It Ia
Probe of Miners Strike Probable
Washington May 15 Senator Kern's resolution for federal investigations of conditions accompanying the strike of coal miners in West Virginia advanced through three hours of debate yesterday to a point where its friends in the Senate believed a vote on it would be taken. Several senators expressed doubt about ordering a Senate to consider the measure. From the support it received on the Republican side advocates were confident it would be adopted whether referred to a committee or acted upon directly.
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Kern
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Senate
Osho
May
West Virginia
Mother
Rich Young Woman Held as Witness in View Crusade
Miss Mabel Johnson an 18 year old said to be daughter of a wealthy San Pedro financier is held by Los Angeles detectives as a witness in a view crusade case involving wealthy men and white slavery charges. She has been moved between seven apartment houses while evading searchers and will be kept in a study until she testifies before the grand jury.
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Mabel Johnson
View Crusade
Jonquil
Water Bonds Bid Sparks City Finance Debate
The city faces a rejected $200,000 water bonds bid for parity due to a missing bondholder payment provision and the plan to hold funds in Chicago. Officials prefer waiting for better offers while proceeding with fire alarm system contracts and city bridge projects.
Bids Opened for Water Bonds and Street Sprinkling Contracts
Opening of bids for two public works projects includes a $200,000 water bonds issue and street sprinkling contracts. Also noted is the letting of a contract for installation, details outline process and expected timelines.
Conference Held To Settle Electrical Strike In California
In San Francisco on May 15 representatives of the light and power industry including California’s utility council and Pacific Gas and Electric met in a conference to discuss ending a strike that has crippled Wecht and power plants across the state and disrupted Sacramento and other California cities for a week. No official statement was issued but chances for an agreement were believed good.
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Light and Power Count
California
Pacific Guas and Flecéric Company
Cone Furvice
Hay
Wecht
Akiind
Sacramento
Redfield warns big business over Underwood tariff fate
Washington May 16 Secretary of Commerce Redfield warned authors of a potential price crisis that organized attacks to misrepresent the Underwood tariff could trigger a department inquiry into business methods. Mondell of Wyoming blasted Redfield while Underwood said a government probe into tariff effects on wages would be resisted but corrected if harm occurs.
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Lithographers’ Association
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Wyoming
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Underwood
Bic
Aath
Democratic House
Wilson Stands Pat on Tariff in Semiweekly Talk
Washington May 15 President Wilson will stand pat on the tariff refusing compromise on wool and other schedules. He told newspapermen in his semi weekly conference that reports he seeks a semipromise are untrue and without basis.
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Washington
Wilson
Pendleton to Attend Hog and Cow Day Excursion
Pendleton business leaders plan a car excursion on Hog and Cow Day in Stanfield on Saturday May 24. President Tallman of the Real Commercial Association proposed the trip after receiving Stanfield Mayor James Kyle's invitation, and several businessmen have already signified their willingness to participate.
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Stanfield
Pendleton
West End
Tallman
Real Commercial Association
James Kyle
Colorado Governor Vetoes Boxing Bill and Income Tax Plan
Denver May 15 Governor Ammons vetoed a bill legalizing ten round boxing under a state commission stating the law is unnecessary He also vetoed an income tax measure fearing conflict with government law and potential overreach by state authorities
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Denver
Colo
Ammons
Poor Man Desires Wealth to Do Good Deeds
A struggling man voices a wish to become rich so he can perform generous deeds. He believes accumulating wealth would enable him to help others and improve his community.
Thaw to Testify at Trial in Bribe Case
Harry Thaw arrived from Mattenwan assltin to testify at the trial of Aphut charged with offering a 26000 bribe for Thaw’s release. He was taken to the district attorney’s office. The court denied Anholt's motion to change the plea on entreaty of immunity. Jury selection began this afternoon.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Mattenwan Assltin
Aphut
Thaw
District Attoriey
Legislative Committee
Two Aviators May Fly in Pendleton Exhibition
Pendleton may host an aviation exhibition May 24 to 25 at the local park. The Bennett Aero Co of Seattle requests rental and plans two demonstrators, Milton Bryant and Mrs. Alice McKees, with a third woman to perform. The Round-up board has not yet acted but terms are satisfactory and a decision is expected tonight.
Report on O Hara case is delayed
Springfield May 15 No report of the senatorial committee investigating charges of immorality against Lieutenant Governor O Hara is expected this week. Chairman Ettleson said he will likely want more evidence before deciding on a recommendation. Thomas Vreedentute a millionaire testified he introduced O Hara to Mrs Robinson with whom he was accused of involvement and he was with O Hara the night in question but denied immoral actions. Samuel Davis testified he obtained the Robinson woman's affidavit which she repudiated to silence O Hara and prevent him calling him before the white slave commission.
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Til
O'Hara
Ettleson
Thomas Vréedentute
Robinson
O'Hare
Samuel Davis
White Slave’ Commission
Stockmen Declare War on Rustlers in Oregon
Eastern Oregon and southern Mahogany residents meet in Baker to form a protective organization for cattle businesses. W. R. Rugg of Umatilla County represents the cattle growers, headed toward a convention to curb cattle rustling by placing an inspector of brands at Portland stock yards to verify shipments. Local commission merchants vow cooperation as they are blamed for stolen cattle sales. A Portland firm bought a carload of Umatilla County cattle for 1400 dollars, prompting owner compensation inquiries.
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Oregon
Mahodie
Baker
A. W. Rugg
Tmatilla County
Portland
Orieation
Portland Commission
Bryan Speaks Tonight at Pan-America Society Dinner
New York May 15. Bryan was principal guest at a luncheon hosted by Samuel Untemeyer with many leading Democrats present. He is slated to speak tonight at a Pan-America Society dinner. Courage is the thing that makes people forget they are afraid.
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Tonighue
New York
Samuel Untemeyer
Pan-America Society
Temporary victory keeps Wallula Gateway open for wool
Local wool growers celebrate a preliminary Interstate Commerce Commission ruling to keep the Wallula Gateway open. The order preserves current routing options and assigns the new tariff to a future decision, with expectations a permanent arrangement may follow this fall. The outcome benefits Oregon wool producers and potentially timber and fruit interests in the Northwest.
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Tnterstadi
Rhys Tekken
Wallula
Matern Wregon
W. BR
Nywr
Northern Pacific
Wallila
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Presbyterian U K Grape Juice Debate Highlights Temperance Progress
Atlanta May 15 Dr Robert M Russell of Westminster College was unanimously elected moderator of the United Presbyterian assembly In seclusion he succeeds Dr Hugh H Bell of San Francisco The report lauds Secretary of State Bryant for no liquor at state dinners and notes Webb Kenyon interstate commerce bill as a severe blow to the alcohol trade signaling a nation wide temperance sentiment with some notable victories in reform.
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Robert M. Russell
Westminster College
New Wilmington
United Presbyterian Assembly
Russell
Hugh HW. Bell
San Francisco
Bryant
Washington
Sayg
Webb-Kenyon
Saat Congress
Howee
Senate
Temperance
Wheat Reaches Top Mark of Year in Pendleton
Buyers quot ed 60 cents for pl a in Pendleton as remaining crops sold at that price. Agents doubt open market reflection though drought in California may affect future grain prices for coming crops.
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Pendleton
Srehoysex
California
Polish municipal sovereignty debated by empire council
In St Petersburg on May 15 the empire council adopted the Polish municipal sovereignty measure and sent it back to the Duma for ratification. The bill grants several benefits and restricts executive supersession for state reasons, with calls for restored housing and tighter legislature boundaries.
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St. Petersbureg
Russia
Council of the Empire
Duma
Thenevar
Hiurman
Japanese Situation To Be Considered By Cabinet Tomorrow
Washington May 15 The Japanese situation will be considered by the cabinet tomorrow on Brynins return from New York. Johnsons answer to the administration on delaying the bill will be taken up. State officials are reticent on California matters but expect no move until Johnson signs. After signature Japan may reiterate treaty rights and claim enforcement would infringe them.
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Washington
Bryfin
New York
Johnson
National Administration
State Department
California
Japan
Tokio
George Guthrie
Legislature Tangles With Governor Over Pardons
In Phoenix on May 15, reports say lawmakers clash with the governor over prison performance and the authority to pardon or commute. The dispute centers on reprieves and executive powers during the ongoing session as legislators push for oversight and potential reform.
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Vphirenix
Geverius
Ivgnr Bartle pietmacter At Seattle: Thyanna Pox
The fragment names Ivgnr Bartle pietmacter and Thyanna Pox with roles including postmaster at Sacramento plus a Seattle reference, indicating an obituary or public notice fragment from a historical newspaper page.
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Maeth
Whson Tidsy
Ivgnr Bartle Pietmacter
Seattle
Thyanna Pox
Sacramento
Congress Must Act Or Workers Revolt Says Mother Jones
Mother Jones warns in Washington that if Congress fails to act on Kern's resolution to probe the West Virginia mine strike, workers may revolt. She urges quick federal help, saying the situation threatens the labor movement and calls for government intervention.
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