California Democratic Convention Fight Over Hearst Delegation
The Santa Cruz convention fight pits Hearst forces against conservatives in a bitter battle for control. Tarpey leads anti Hearst factions while platform talks focus on anti instruction and possible unbound delegation. The outcome hinges on the platform committee vote and floor maneuvering as delegates face pressure and reports of payments circulate.
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Chicago Health Board Leader Warns Against Whisky
Dr. Gen. Webster, president at the Hate board of health, urged the Young Association toward abstaining from whisky to prevent typhoid fever. He warned liquor lowers vitality and harms digestive and other organs, describing whisky as more likely to provoke ailments than aid health.
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Chicago
Gen. Webster
Hate Board of Health
Young At Onrlation Association
Damage to Wheat in Umatilla County After Frost
Frost damage in Umatilla County was lighter than feared with high and level ground wheat largely spared. Medium wheat bore the heaviest loss, though many fields will recover with favorable weather, leaving only small patches hurt and overall yield not greatly reduced.
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Alan
Thia
Eawily
Umatilla
Wilhelm the Wise criticizes ministers in Southwest Africa
Berlin May 7 Wilhelm, angered by ministerial blunders in German Southwest African affairs, appoints General Trotha directly without ministerial consultation. On leaving for a tour of South and West Germany he tells Chancellor Beelow, I wonder what idiots the block heads will perpetrate while I am away.
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Mmeater Wilhelm
Trotha
West Germany
Beelow
Japanese Advance Near Mukden Amid Heavy Fighting
News dispatches report Japanese forces advancing in three columns toward Mukden with heavy clashes around Niu Chwang and Haicheng. Russians deny smallpox among troops as evacuation at Niu Chwang proceeds. naptha train burned near Baku. Garibaldi cites Russia's vast resources as key to eventual victory.
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Hicheng
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Tast
Haicheng
Liu Yang
Thieling
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St. Petersburg
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Baku
Meridian to Seek Beet Sugar Plant Again
Citizens of Meridian and nearby areas plan another push to secure a beet sugar plant. A public meeting will outline preliminary steps and discuss business interests involved. Officials and sports representatives are expected to attend and speak.
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Boise City
Oi Leens
Vicinity
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Tex
Stanley's Funeral Honors Explorer in Westminster Abbey
The explorer Stanley was honored with a funeral in Westminster Abbey London with a display of pomp and notables present including John Edward King Leopold of Belgium and Ambass Choate. The procession entered at noon and moved to a dirge as a ceremonial coffin was carried on a bier covered by floral wreaths. The body was later taken to the London cemetery.
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London
Admiral Cervera Ill in Spain Port Santa Maria
Madrid May 11 reports Admiral Cervera commander of the Spanish squadron in the American war is seriously ill at Port Santa Maria in Andalusia. His physicians express little hope for recovery.
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Cervera
Port Santa Marija
Andaluess
Man arrested after girl identifies in town
A girl reported a man followed her and told her mother of the incident. The marshal arrested the man after she recognized him on a shopping outing with her mother. He was arraigned and remanded to await a preliminary examination set for Wednesday morning. Price activity noted with wool and sheep market shifts around Pendleton. The market value of wool is quoted at 16 dollars per ton by the dealer, though some merchants adjust weight for final sales.
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Mary
Leonhaeberger
Lineberger
Nora Rodgere
Hend
Jade
Pendleton
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Fire boat trial run to test George H Williams in Portland
Joe El and Chief Withee Will oversee a trial run of the Portland fire boat George H Williams built to guard the waterfront. Invitations were sent to Wil lamette Iron and Bu eel Works and fire chiefs for the event set for Thursday. Rev Walton Skipworth of The Dalles travels to La Grande to speak on local option after the election.
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Chief Withee Wii
Portland
Joe Fil
W. A. Wither
Willamette Iron and Bueel Works
George’ H. Williama
la Grande
Walton Stipworth
Dalles
Skipworth
Denver election reports mixed violence and voting turnout
Denver May 17 vast crowds vote heavy as polls open in first charter election. Lower wards quiet but several riots surface in the real. Republican judges removed from polling places while betting favors Democrat ticket led by Robert W. Speer. Weather fine and turnout high. Separate briefs note Mrs Lloyd A. Smith accused of selling worthless mining stock and a Des Moines grain dealers convention opening with 200 members.
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Robert W. Speer
Seattle
Lloyd A. Smith
Des Moines
Lows Grain Dealers’ Association
P. G. Hoklen
State Agricultural College
Milton Area Becomes Cream District With Hazelwood Creamery
Small irrigated farms around Milton and nearby areas form a cream district as Hazelwood Creamery expands activity in Umatilla County. A separating station is planned at Echo, with farmers delivering milk for separation and some returning their old mills. Prices for butter fat remain about two cents above market butter, boosting income for dairy cows. The district is spreading toward Athena and Weston mountains with irrigation and forage diversity supporting cream production. Spokane creamery supplies ice cream to Inland Empire towns and butter to the district.
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Hazelwood Creamery
Umatilla
Echo
Ek Y
Bela
Dulter
Awna
Keho
Atheon
Eal
Millon
Freewater
Weaton
Tegino
Bpokane Creamery Furnishew
Inland Empire
Adjourning Ballot Clash Shows Yates Leading in Illinois Nomination Fight
The Illinois Republican male convention endured a furious fifth day as Yates surged amid chaotic scenes. Ballot after ballot showed shifts between Yates Lowden and Deneen, with Yates inching ahead on several counts but unable to clinch the gubernatorial nomination as late tallies indicated volatility and deep factional strife.
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Yatow
Bet J
Lowdon
Yates
ATL
Lowden
Densen
Siet
Deneen
Man Despairs of Living and Tries to Take His Life
William Canavan a 65 year old stone mason of La Grande attempted suicide at the Blue Mountain house by cutting his throat with a razor last night. The blade failed to end his life and he left a note to the coroner saying he wished to die and could not make a living. The message mentioned relatives in Pennsylvania and was addressed to the authorities.
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la Grande
William Canavan
Thieelf
Blue Mountain House
Pennsylvania
Commercial Association Meeting Seeks Biweekly Sessions
The Commercial Association plans a call session tonight under last meeting directives to decide on moving regular meetings from the first Tuesday to an alternate Tuesday or twice a month. Attendance is urged as a vote on changes and new member applications are anticipated. a drive to double membership is noted.
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Tevet
School Bonds Carry Vote Totals Released
Polls opened with a bond issue on the ballot today as voters weighed funding for new school buildings. The school board plans three new projects and sets a hearing for September to discuss the plan and next term needs.
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