Wilson Attacks Corruption at San Francisco Clubs
New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson, guest of Yale Harvard and Princeton clubs, denounces political corruption and the power of money in politics in an impromptu San Francisco address. He urges direct legislation, reform, and reconstruction of representative institutions, noting that progressives outnumber conservatives.
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House Unanimously Passes Stanley Resolution
Washington May 14 The house today unanimously passed the Stanley resolution ordering a sweeping investigation of the steel trust.
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Stanley
Washington
Steel Trust
Kirby attacks labor unions at National Manufacturers meet
New York May 16 Presi dent Kirby issued a vitriolic denunciation of labor unions. He accused the American Federation of Labor of waging open warfare on Christian principles and threatening the U.S. government. He urged support for uniform legislation to curb labor conspiracies and warned of potential class legislation.
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Los Angeles Times
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Seamen's Union Plans Mammoth International Strike
New York May 16 An official message from the Seamen's International committee was received by Secretary Mathew Teals of the American branch of the National Sailors' and Firemen's union of Great Britain stating that a proposed mammoth international shipping strike would begin next week.
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Seamen's International Committee
Mathew Teals
National Sailors' and Firemen's Union of Great Britain
Weston Project Looks Like Success
Weston optimism surrounds the Pine creek project as hardware dealer G W Proebster reports strong turnout by farmers to sign up for water. Engineers estimate cost just over 60 dollars per acre, with a contractor offering to undercut by 100000 dollars. Progress slows as a few large landowners resist joining, delaying full acreage enrollment.
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Peace Terms Loom In Mexican Duro Row
May 16 El Paso The question in Mexico hinges on Provisional President Madero's response to peace terms. Judge Carabajal says something definite will be done within thirty hours and that Diaz won’t press for major amendments given insurgent victories and the withdrawal of federal forces from Sonora. Rioting and pillaging followed the surrender at Pauchuca as rebels shelled banks and residents fortified homes in fear of a massacre.
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Ringang
Demurrer Heard in Oregon Eminent Domain Case
The State of Oregon versus C. C. Hendricks et al saw a demurrer argued before Circuit Judge Phelps. Counsel for the state and defendants presented three grounds for unconstitutionality: lack of clear object in the act, no authority for condemnation, and the need to allege failure to agree with all defendants. L. C Dickenson and Pearl Bowman added as parties, with Frank Nude among the defendants.
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L. C Dickenson
Pearl Bowman
Frank Nude
Woman Goes to England to Claim 20 Million Fortune
Atlanta May 16 Armed with a letter she found and with the help of A J Witte of this city Mrs White seeks to claim an estate worth 20 000 000 left by Richard Hazard founder of Beaufort Hall who came to South Carolina in 1772 and died soon after. The letter is said to clear up entanglements that blocked inheritance for William Horton Hazard Jr the decedent’s kin.
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J. C. Witte
Eingland
Richard Hazzard
Beaufort Hall
South Carolina
Texas bankers convention opens with elite speakers
Dallas May 1 leading financiers from New York Chicago St Louis and other elites address Texas bankers as the convention opens today underscoring regional finance ties and expected policy discussions.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Dillon Goes for 19th Bout of Year in Winnipeg
Indianapolis middleweight Jack Dillon fights Tony Caponi in Winnipeg Manitoba May 16, aiming for his nineteenth bout of year. Caponi stands as challenger while local fans expect a spirited show at the arena.
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General committee named for Pendleton Fourth celebration
Pendleton appoints U A Montgomery chairman and names E B Murphy Sam Thompson Lee D Drake and Fred Steiner to form the fourth of July committee. Montgomery will chair a subcommittee plan and the group will raise funds. Sawtelle travels to Portland and Lyons of Edison phonograph company visits Pendleton as Sampson helps local business interests.
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EB. J. Murphy
Sam Thompson
Lee D. Drake
Fred Steiner
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Smythe
Commercial Club
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Portland
EL Lyons
Edison Phonograph Company
C. Ti. Sampson
Bole
Electric Traffic Men Meet In Dayton Session
Traffic men of the electric lines of Ohio Michigan Indiana and Illinois held a session in Dayton today to discuss important matters.
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Senerenuce Conference Opens in Lockport May Meeting
The Congregational Conference of New York opened its annual meeting in Lockport New York on May 16 to last three days.
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Congregational Conference of
New York
Tacoma Citizens Deposit Third Ballots in Recall
Tacoma citizens cast ballots in the final recall series, ending six weeks of turmoil. The mail and polling places saw residents voting to recall the mayor and to attempt recalls of commissioners, including to Miya.
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Miya
Missionary Conference Opens in London
London May 16 Members of mission boards from several countries begin a conference here today, including ten delegates from North America.
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North America
Foresters of America Open Three Day Syracuse Convention
New York members of the Foresters of America began a three day convention in Syracuse on May 16. The gathering brings together local and state officials, lodge delegates, and members to discuss matters of fraternal service, mutual aid, and organizational activities.
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Trouble Ends Among Rebels in Juarez Fight
El Paso reports May 16 that General Orozco criticized press coverage of his quarrel with Madero and vowed loyalty to the revolution. Juarez fighting continues as insurrectos plan to capture Chihuahua then Mexico City, while the Juarez garrison dwindles to about 2500 with heavy volunteer enlistment. Federals under Colonel Ding escaped annihilation near Nogales, retreating to Guaymas as rebels burned bridges and closed in. American mining men say Rabago’s federals retreated after Juarez fell, with Creavo southward reinforcement plans under way.
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Chinaman Charged With Polluting Water Near City
Hang, a Chinaman who owns a truck, was arrested on a warrant from the Justice court for polluting waters used for domestic purposes. Walther Wells of the city water department swore out the charge after claiming slops were dumped into the Umatilla river for over a year. Chief Tom Gurdane aims to bring Hang to trial, with a fine of ten to fifty dollars possible. Several other residents on the river are said to have similar offenses and may face charges.
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Wells
Oklahoma Lands Opened Near Wichita Forest for Settlement
May 16 report notes lands aggregating 21 840 acres near the Wichita national forest in Oklahoma opened to settlement today. Surveyed parcels include tracts in heavy timber and open country, with hopeful settlers from nearby counties and neighboring states expected to file upon entry.
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Wichita National Forest
Maryland Eagles Convention Opens in Annapolis
Annapolis May 1 over a thousand Fugls attend the sixth annual convention of Mary land aurles of the order.
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Airship Deutschland II Destroyed in Germany
In Dosseldorf on May 11, the airship Deutschland II owned by Count Zeppelin was destroyed by a high wind that shoved the bag into a hangar. Three sections were wrecked. eight persons were unharmed and removed from the wreck site.
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Germany
Count Zeppelin
Commission Appointed in Buck Stove Contempt Case
Justice Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court today appointed a commission to decide whether Gompers Mitchell and Morrison of the American Federation are guilty of contempt of court. He will base further action on the commission’s decision.
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Morrison
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Colored men arrive for national convention in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Ind May 16 Several coloured men arrived in Indianapolis today to hold a national convention of Negro Democrats. The session will open tomorrow.
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Veterans to Meet in Morgantown Reunion Begin
Veterans from the Virginia Union scheduled to open their annual reunion in Morgantown on May 14 with events hosted by the Wheeling association and regional groups in attendance.
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Umatilla County Blessed With Rain for 1911 Crop Prospects
Umatilla County reports heavy rain near Echo with Pendleton areas also moist. Weather observer notes .19 inch since yesterday, year total about 11 inches near normal. Farmers debate excess rain while others say it promises a robust grain yield, predicting one of the largest crops in years.
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Echo
Pendleton
Governor Wilson Addresses UC Law Society in Berkeley
Governor Wilson spoke to the University of California Law Society in Berkeley on May 16, outlining corporate rights and the impact of new line regulations on them. He emphasized legal principles and the university audience heard a brief discourse on governmental and corporate limits.
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High Pressure Water Tunnel Opens in New York
New York officials opened bids today for a city water supply tunnel project under the city with an estimated cost near 15 million pounds. The project aims to secure a high pressure water supply system for future needs and to relieve existing capacity constraints.
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Victorian Monument Unveiled at Buckingham Palace
London May 16 The Queen Victoria monument in front of Buckingham Palace was unveiled by King George in the presence of Queen Mary and numerous royalty. The ceremony featured full state and military honors with about three thousand guests including King George’s household and staff, seated near the monument.
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Bate Sidvard
Prosecution Possibility in Standard Oil Officials Case
Washington reports a high government official stating criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil officials may follow the decision. Attorney General Wickersham will consider the matter soon. Officials may claim immunity due to the statute of limitations, but the government plans to argue a continued combination after the trust’s dissolution order.
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Wickersham
Policemen Wounded in Strikers Riot at Furniture Plant
In Grind Rapids Mid May 11 a riot by about 2000 striking furniture workers and supporters at the Whiddi comb Piveniture plant left a score of policemen injured. Ralph Whiddi comb was attacked as strike breakers were removed. Officers were knocked senseless and hit by missiles before a fire engine hose quelled the disturbance.
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Missouri Church Convention Opens in St Louis Cathedral
The Missouri diocese of the Episcopal church opened its seventy second annual convention at Chiblethurch Cathedral with an address by Bishop STube. The seastone remains chilly through the week and the gathering will close next Sunday with the annual meeting of the Missouri Church.
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