Factional Fight Over Labor Leadership at Butte Convention
May 26 reports from the Western Federation of Labor convention in Butte show heavy factionalism as factions fight over seating four Rockefeller-backed delegates. Contenders include Hara against Moyer and allies, with key issues on Gower Peabody Roosevelt policy and headquarters moves to Butte.
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Hara
Moyer
San of Labor
Brotherhood A
W. 6
Federation of Miners
Eatials
Butte
Morer
Heywood
Montana Murder Ends In Cold Blood At Chester
May 25 report Emil Low A cittleman of Sweet Grass was murdered by John J. Simmons at Chester after a quarrel over money. Simmons demanded more, Lauener intervened, and Lauener was shot on the doorstep as he tried to go to bed. Simmons fled with the weapon after the killing.
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Emile Low
John J. Simmons
Hobel
Chester
Lauener
Simmons
Freight strike action and mixed labor tensions persist
The report notes ongoing freight strikes with 7 refusing to join a sympathetic walkout and non unionists pressured by the strike. Boat departures continue as some workers stay at work while others are drawn into the dispute. Murder case involving a wine merchant and political funding notes appear in the same brief.
Forfeited Bond Over Swindle Case in New York
Wealthy widow Mrs Cornelia Storrs posted a $23 000 bond for Richard C Flower mining promoter and alleged swindler. He failed to appear for trial and bond was declared forfeited by Recorder Goff. Storrs allegedly lost about $800 000 in Flower's mining ventures and became a surety to recover funds.
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New York
Richard C. Flower
Cornelia Storrs
Goff
Flower
Chinese workers sail to Transvaal under new London treaty
Sixteen hundred Chinese laborers landed today for the Transvaal, the first importation under the treaty recently signed in London. This marks a new phase in labor recruitment between the regions amid postwar policy shifts.
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Transvaal
Hong Kong
London
Lockwood Primary Law Gains Support in Oregon
Charles B. Lockwood of Portland, author of the Lockwood Primary Law, reports bright prospects for a statewide amendment. He notes Portland’s law, extending to cities 10,000 and over, functions well and that Umatilla County leads Eastern Oregon in interest. Proponents say the measure expands voter control and undermines political rings while opponents fear loss of prestige for party leaders.
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Oregon
Portland
Umatilla
Charles B. Lockwood
Direct
Lockwood
Keonnan
Uherty
Minnesota
Traponkcina
Shipbuilding in the Decline Foretells Discouraging Outlook
New York May 23 The merchant marine commission hears that Bath Maine shipyards of Arthur Seawell & Co closed a year and a half due to lack of demand. The outlook is discouraging with subsidies urged as the remedy. Ward Line Secretary Alfred Smith supports subsidies. J C Hill to testify later.
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New York
Merchant Marine Commission
Congress
William Seawell
Bath
Arthur Seawell & Co
Alfred Smith
Ward Line
J. C. Hill
Bombardment and uprisings dominate Port Arthur reports
May 26 dispatches from Chee Foo and St. Petersburg describe renewed bombardment of Port Arthur by Japanese ships, with Chinese reports of troop movements and a possible siege. Casualties include 283 dead after a collision between battleships Kanya and Yoshino. Reports cite Kuropatkin’s cut in Japanese communications and unrest echoed by Chinese and Korean officials in the region.
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Mukden
Paris
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Oku
Chee Foo
Port Arthur
Dalny
Stoo Cel
Danny
Por Arthur
No Rates For Racers In Northwest Circuit
Walla Walla May 26 Railroads in the West will stop half rate shipments for race horses on the fair circuit after Western Union shut pool rooms and racing clubs out of special wire privileges. Previously riders could travel between fairs at reduced cost, enabling enthusiasts with limited means to follow the circuit. If unrevoked, fall races may be attended only by local horsemen near each fair.
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Walla Walla
Western Union
Weat
Northwest
Desperate Convict Shot Guard Then Killed Self
Columbus May 26 A convict Frank Green serving 10 years for bank robbery shot Penitentiary Guard Henry Gerhart and fatally injured Albert Hubler during a breakout attempt and then killed himself, dying instantly.
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Columbus
Frank Green
Henry Gerhart
Albert
Hubler
Closing Argument In Ty ner Marrett Conspiracy Case
Wishington May 26 is the closing argument in the defense case for the Ty ner Marrett conspiracy case. The plea strains to sway the jury as the prosecution rests and the judge prepares to send the case to the jury this afternoon.
Wind Wrecks Fruit Crops In California Report
Wind yesterday severely damaged fruit crops in California and San Jose. Prune yields estimated between twenty and thirty five million pounds. cherry crop losses also heavy with substantial fruit destruction across orchards. An official assessment notes extensive agricultural impact and financial losses forthcoming.
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San Jose
Farmers Institute Here Tomorrow In Pendleton
Speakers for the farmers institute arrive tonight and tomorrow morning. The Pendleton band will play on Main street at 10:00 AM and lead to the courthouse grounds with lawn seating. Afternoon program starts at 1:30 PM with farm topics and experts including MH T French, L Smith, Palmer, Judson, Cotton. Ex Mayor Farley to preside and invitees urged to attend.
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Pendleton
Main Street
Court ‘House
Mh.t. French
Idato Aqriculum College
L. Smith
Spokane
Joud Palmer
KR. C. Judson
Industrial Department
W. W. Cotton
ExMayor T. G. Farley
China Threatens Portugal Over Fugitive Extradition
The viceroy of Canton demands extradition from Macao of a fugitive, risking tensions with Portugal as four Chinese warships arrive to back the claim. Portugal prepares to resist the demand amid escalating pressure in the China threat section.
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China
Portugal
Hong Kong
Canton
Maceo
Portugese
Macao
Two Carloads of Fine Horses for Alaska Surveyors
Two carloads of fine horses will go to Alaska for Geological Survey use. Witherspoon of Washington, D.C. plans to ship a carload to Seattle for transfer to a vessel bound for Alaska. Seattle market arrivals are expected to supply suitable animals for survey work, with another carload to be sent from Seattle.
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Alaska
Geological Bureau
Seattle
Ty DO. Witherspoon
Washington, D. C
Three Mountain
Ervie
Geological Survey
Witherspoon
Howe
GH. Holcomb
Seagile
Were Boers Frauds and Other Wartime Rumors
The report cites Viljoen denouncing Joubert and O'Donnell as connected to alleged fraud or deception during the South African conflict. Viljoen brands them as lacking legitimacy and claims they have no mission for immigration while urging publication of the statement to the Portland mayor. Other items note U S officials investigating claims of escaped Roselace during three mile limits and a Vienna incident linked to a vice consul's experiments.
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O'Donnell
Joubert
Viljoen
Pendletoy
Jouert
O' Donaed
Oopreenton
Beulah
Geonral J. Viljoen
Br. Louis
Joubert and
Portland
Bow Army
Aptale O'Donnall
Brand bin
Election of Editors Marks Methodist Conference Turmoil
Los Angeles May 6 editors for the Methodist period were chosen including W. V. Delley J M Buckley Lev Gilbert and others as the conference tackles issues of divorce Catholicism Mormonism Bible in public schools and church membership. Committees on state of the church recommend restricting adultery as sole ground for dissolution and propose measures against Mormon practices and Catholic influence on public funds.
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Catholiciam
Mormonium
Los Angeles
Methodlat
W. V. Delley
Methodlat Review
J M. Buckley
Christian Advocate
Lev Gilbert
Western Christian Advocate
PD. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
George &. Spencer
Cer
Central Christian Advocate
CC. W. Smith
Pittsburg
Chriatian Advocate
D l L. Reader
Pacific Christian Advocate
A. J. Nast
Christian Apologist
Frederick Mune
Haus & Hlord
Chicago
Epworth League Herald
Methodiam
Ehip
Centrome
United States
Ita
Toman
Yazoo City Blaze Destroys Main Business District
A major fire swept through Yazoo City early afternoon destroying 125 buildings including the opera house city hall four churches and every bank. Levee damage estimated at 2.25 million with total losses around 2.26 million. mayor Holmes and Jobe Chambers reportedly injured.
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Yoru City
Minn
Malm Street
Logy
Alewady
Sevlatance
Holme
Jobe
Sudden Outburst On Train Shocks Portland Passengers
Middleton a well known reardoot of Portland became suddenly insane on the Southern Paehhe overland last night. He terrorized the car, threatened others, and leapt from the moving train at high speed. An urgent search is continuing today as authorities review the incident.
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Portland
Middleton
Painters and decorators vote to strike for shorter day
Voters in Hopton including fifty painters and decorators supported a strike today seeking higher pay scales and an eight hour workday.
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Hopton
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