Fight Over Grand Secretaryship Brewing at Pendleton Grand Lodge
Thousands of I O O F and Rebekah members march Pendleton streets for the grand parade and decoration of chivalry. The grand lodge convenes with focus on electing officers and naming a convention site, amid rival bids from Roseburg Medford and McMinnville. Rumors say the grand secretary race pits incumbent B B Sharon against challengers, with intense lobbying by Roseburg and Medford delegates.
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Rebekah
Pendleton
Weston
Canton
Court House
P. A. Hants
Department of Oregon
Canton No. 3
G. W. Bradley
Grand Lodge
A. W. Bowersox
W. A. Wheeler
H. J. Taylor
E. EK. Sharon
C. D. Done
B. B. Sharon
Sharon
Roseburg
Medford
Citive
Joseph Micelli
Binger Herman
J. Wimberly
Odd Fellowship aims forward in Pendleton gathering
In Pendleton the Brothers recount eighteen years of work by their Order, noting the energy and faithfulness that only Odd Fellowship can achieve as they move beyond the last meeting.
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Pendleton
Odd Fellowship
Mrs Amy Rochester Seeks $6000 from School Girlfriend
In New York a lawsuit alleges Mrs Amy Rochester wife of a Los Angeles businessman lavished corsets false hair furs gowns jewelry and other items on Mrs Helen Clarke Chase wife of a Fort Worth merchant during a Europe trip in 1908. The case, before Justice Greenbaum, is on trial with a jury in the supreme court.
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Amy G. Rochester
Mrs. Chase
Europe
New York
Amy Rochester
Log Angeles
Helen Clarke Chase
Fort Worth
Tex
Wise Old Hen Causes Bank Puzzle in Leeshire Texas
F F Paschall cashier of the First State Bank of Leeshire reports a daily depositor is a white hen that deposits an egg behind the vault door each morning. B L Gill Texas banking commissioner has received the inquiry and is puzzled by the bird’s unusual account.
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Texas
Bee
Austin
Tex
B. L. Gill
F. F. Paschall
First State Bank
Leeshire
Paschall
Springfield undertaker Fred Walker delegates to Grand Lodge
Fred Walker of Springfield serves as a delegate to the grand lodge of Odd Fellows, representing his local lodge in the fraternal organization's proceedings.
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Fred Walker
Springfield
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Man who mocks others rarely lights up the world
A succinct proverb notes that a man who belittles others seldom achieves notable impact. It suggests that humor at others expense doesn't propel lasting achievement or influence. The phrase emphasizes humility and constructive behavior over derisive conduct.
Pankhurst and Two Sympathizers Sentenced in Britain
May 22 London Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst leader of militant suffragists and Petrick Lawrence and his wife were found guilty of conspiring to destroy property. Each received nine months in prison without hard labor after a court case marked by interruptions and calls for leniency. The trial cited funds withdrawn from banks and documents seized in suffragette raids as evidence of a broader campaign.
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Petrick Lawrence
Pankhurst
Battle Imminent On U S Boundary Near Texas
Fabons Texas May 22 A border clash risk prompts U S forces under Col Steever to patrol along the line as Mexican rebels approach the wagon road near Guadalupe. Lt Dougherty and 245 U S Cavalrymen face the advance with rangers Wasster and Moore aiding. Rebels retreat after tense standoff.
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Fabons
Texas
United States
Col
Steever
Department of Yexas
Terdsa
Mexico
C. A. Dougherty
Fourth
United States Cavalry
C. FE. Wasster
Charles Moore
Texas Rangers
Wasster
Dougherty
Wunsster
Jose Cordoba
Carlos Bustamente
Guadalupe
Jury panel selected to try Clarence Darrow in bribery case
The Hall of Justice in Los Angeles reports that on May 22 the jury for attorney Clarence Darrow on bribery charges linked to the McNamara trial was completed before noon with an extra juror added. Talesmen were borrowed from other courts to secure Lithmin immediately.
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Hall of Justice
Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
McNamara
Richeson's Sister May Claim His Remains
Boston May 22 Miss L Richeson sister of Rev Richeson who was electrocuted for the murder of Avis Linnell arrived to confer with her brother Douglas Richeson about the disposition of the dead pastor's body. At noon the corpse was still unclaimed.
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Boston
Ithonimus Under Bonds Again After Gun Threat
Ithonimus Under Bonds, known rancher A D Rhonimus, was placed under $750 bonds to keep the peace after allegedly threatening EB J Wilbur with a gun during an attempt to haul logs purchased from Rhonimus. He had been acquitted years earlier of a murder charge.
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Ithonimus
A.D. Rhonimus
EB. J. Wilbur
Rhonimus
Crime to Continue Fight Says Dixon in Taft Crisis
Senator Dixon, campaign manager for Colonel Ho Roosevelt, called it a crime for President Taft to continue in the contest and urged friends of the president not to permit him to go into New Jersey. Dixon cited Ohio as pivotal and noted Roosevelt had secured 38 of Ohio's 48 delegates, with Taft at 8 and 2 undecided.
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Montana
New Jersey
Washington
Taft
Dixon
Hoosevelt
Cleveland
Ohio
Roosevelt
Taft Endorses Campaign Extension Through New Jersey
Washington May 22 President Taft endorsed extending the campaign through New Jersey until noon Tuesday when the primaries are held. The decision followed a conference with Attorney General Wickersham Secretary Nagel and Senator Lodge. Taft plans a strenuous drive for the twenty eight delegates and will travel mainly by auto through New Jersey.
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Washington
Taft
New Jersey
Wickersham
Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Senator Lodge
Irrigation Expert Visits Umatilla Reservation
Government interest in irrigation on the Umatilla reservation noted by the visit of H. W. Hincks, Indian department irrigation engineer. He surveys irrigation possibilities and helps resolve issues surrounding Pendleton securing a larger municipal water supply.
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Umatilla Reservation
H. W. Hincks
Indian Department
Hincks
Pendleton
110 Year-Old Man Aims To Live Longer In Brownsville
Ramon Escobel of Brownsville Texas recalls a long life and 110th birthday. He attributes youth to daily hard work and a 100 year cigarette habit. His birth is recorded in a San Buena Ventura Mexico church. His mother died at 141 and his father at 135.
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Brownaville
Tex
Ramon Escobel
Escobel
San Buena Ventura
Mexico
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Texas
Panama Boosters Meet French President in Banquet
Parim May 22 Members of the Panama Pacific foreign commission led by John Hays Hammond toured Europe and were hosted by U S Ambassador Herrick. Herrick presented them to President Fallieres at a banquet in Paris.
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Parim
Panama-Pacific Foreign Commission
Europe
John Hays Hammond
United States
Ambassador Herrick
Fallieres
Taft Arrives at White House for Jersey Campaign Start
President Taft arrives in Washington from Ohio and goes to the White House. He plans a rest before launching his New Jersey campaign.
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Taft
White House
Washington
Ohio
New Jersey
There's music In the squall of a baby to its mother.
A concise line observes the newborn cry as a musical moment shared with the mother, capturing a tender domestic scene and the immediacy of early parenthood.
Roosevelt Victory Shapes Ohio Delegates and Taft's Fate
Ohio primaries show Roosevelt at least 31 delegates, with Harmon and Wilson splitting district votes. Returns from 2161 precincts put Harmon 50,134 and Wilson 40,277. Roosevelt likely to win about 38 delegates including six by state convention. Taft's Ohio prospects seen as weak. London papers declare taft retirement looming after Roosevelt wins Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt
Harmon
Wilson
Wilken
Walter Brown
Roosevelt Ohio
New Jersey
South Dakota
Laylin
Taft
Hig
Roosevelt Likely Wins Ohio State Convention Control
From Columbus Ohio on May 22 Roosevelt's campaign appears set to secure enough district wins to control the state convention on June 4. Roosevelt's manager Walter Brown says Taft will have only ten delegates out of forty two.
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Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Walter Brown
Ohio delegates split among Taft and Wilson in 1912 race
Ohio district delegates show Taft managers claiming up to 14 delegates. Democratic totals list Harmon 49,755 and Woodrow Wilson 84,178 from 1851 of 5169 precincts. La Follette won no delegates though led Taft in some districts. In the 28th district including Cleveland Roosevelt appears to hold about thirty to thirty-two delegates.
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Ohio
Taft
Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Senator la Follette
President Taft
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Roosevelt claims Ohio result settles the contest
In Oyster Bay on May 22 Colonel Roosevelt said the Ohio delegates, with ten remaining unseated, show it will be hopeless to beat him at Chicago. He asserted the victory proves the will of voters in Washington Indiana Kentucky and other states will stand.
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T. Tl
Oyster Bay
Ohio
Roosevelt
Chicago
Washington
Indiana
Kentucky
Vigilants Probe to Be Thorough
San Francisco May 22 unofficially announced that Assistant Attorney General Benjamin will likely go to San Diego to conduct a thorough probe into the I. W. W. and vigilante troubles, per Governor Johnson's request.
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San Francisco
Calif
Benjamin
San Diego
Johnson
Hearing Postponed in San Diego Free Speech Case
In San Diego on May 22 a partial hearing of J. M. Porter, alleged leader of the citizens' committee, charged with contempt of court for threatening I. W. W. attorneys Fred Moore and M. W. Robbins, was continued to tomorrow. A large crowd attended with no demonstration.
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San Diego
Calif
J. M. Porter
Citizens’ Committee
Fred Moore
M. W. Robbins
Tomorow
Darrow denies plea in bribery case
Clarence Darrow heatedly denies a San Francisco newspaper report that he would plead guilty to bribery to escape imprisonment. He states the claim has never been considered and he will never plead guilty.
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Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
San Francisco
House Favors Free Toll for American Owned Ships
Washington May 22 Prediction is made by Representative Adamson of Georgia that the house will reverse last night's vote and permit American owned ships engaged in coastwise trade to pass through the Pan American canal toll free. The Pacific coast delegation remains confident the final tally will show a majority supporting free tolls for American coastwise ships.
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Washington
Adamson
Georgia
House
Pan- Ama Canal
Pacific Coast
Springfield delegates at grand lodge session
Mrs. Charles Dority, Mrs. Herbert Walker and Mrs. Fry of Springfield fire among the delegates to the grand lodge here.
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Charles Dority
Herbert Walker
Fry
Springfield
Grand Lodge
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Lando
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Ora Casper
Dallas
Galloway
I. O. O. F. Home
Grand Lodge of
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U. J. Taylor
Ryan
Salem
U. S. Boundary
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Richeson
Panama Fair Boosters
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