Roosevelt Aid Clapp Travels for Temporary Chair Fight
United States Senator Moses Clapp of Minnesota travels to Jersey City at Colonel Roosevelt's request to oppose Senator Elihu Root for the temporary chairmanship of the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt supporters tout Clapp as their pick, signaling a fierce battle that could outshine the contest for delegates. The national committee meets in Chicago on June 6 to decide between Clapp and Root.
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Washington
United States
Moses
Clapp
Minnesota
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Jersy City
Root
New Takes Possession of Coliseum for Republican Convention
Chicago May 27 Harry S. New chairman of the arrangements committee formally took possession of the Coliseum where the Republican national convention will be held in June. About three hundred contests are expected. Ormsby McHarg, New York lawyer for Colonel Roosevelt, will arrive tomorrow to be on the ground before May 25 when the contests may be filed.
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New
Hall
Chicago
Harry Ss. New
Ormsby MecHarg
New York
Roosevelt
Anarchists Arrested in Rome Milan and More
London reports anarchists arrested in Rome Bologna Milan and other cities for a plot to kill King Victor Emmanuel, per a Chronice dispatch received today.
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London
Rome
Bolonge
Milan
Victor Emmanuel
The
Chronice
Lorimer Refuses Taft Resignation Demand
Chicago report states Senator Lorimer of Illinois refused to resign despite pressure. Vice President Sherman carried the message to Washington as narration. Lorimer Jr. says his father will fight rather than surrender though suffering bronchitis.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Tilinoia
Sherman
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Triline
William Lorimer, Jr
England's Strike Ends After Hour's Accord
London reports the 100000 stevedores and lightermen strike ended this afternoon as both sides met and conceded. Government pressure backs early settlement while strikebreakers moved perishables under police guard at Victoria and Alber docks with no disorder observed.
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London
Victoria
Alber
State Poor Refuge Plan Commended by County Judge Maloney
County Judge J W Maloney endorses Governor West’s plan for a single state hospital to care for the poor, arguing lower costs per capita and better care. He cites 1919 county data showing Umatilla’s monthly cost per inmate between 25 and 30 dollars despite a productive farm.
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Governor West
Orefon
J. W. Maloney
Umatilla County
Maloney
Earthquake Shakes City of Mexico Centering Tremors
Guadalajara Mexico May 27 The city was violently shaken by an earthquake last night the heaviest in the current seismic period. Many walls cracked thousands spent the night in parks and gardens a lighter aftershock followed twenty minutes later. Terror again grips residents over two weeks of intermittent tremors.
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Guadalajara
Mex
Committee resumes probe of Judge Archbald charges
The house Judiciary committee in Washington resumed hearings on charges against Judge Archbald of the commerce court. A full week is set to hear witnesses as the committee aims to finish the investigation and report prior to Congress adjournment.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Archbald
Commerce Court
Congress
Pilot Rock wool sale tops with half million pounds traded
A Pilot Rock wool sale Saturday moved about 500 000 pounds from growers to buyers at prices up to 18 58 cents per pound. Strong market and high state quality boosted values, with several consignors including Cunningham Sheep & Land Co and J E Smith Livestock Co selling large lots at 16 to 17 8 cents. No Pendleton or Echo sales this year due to contracted wool. next sale set for Hopner in June. Wallowa county sales canceled.
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Pilot Rock
the Rock
Charles H. Greene
Pendleton
Echo
Greene
Hoppner
Wallowa County
Cunningham Sheep & Land Company
Hooper
Andy Rust
Cummings
D. W. Chapman
Frankenstein
K. G. Warner
Morgan Edwards
Sinshimer
Gibson Clip
A. P. Warner
Angell
Igo & Cole
Jones & Campbell
J. E. Smith Livestock Company
Charles Ely
Rugg Bros
Dufour
Julius Wagner
Taft Defends Recall Plan at Perth Amboy Speech
In Long Branch on May 27 President Taft addressed about three thousand workers in Perth Amboy defending his administration's labor record and denouncing Colonel Roosevelt's recall proposals for judicial decisions as a dangerous constitutional threat. An admirer at Red Bank presented Taft a French poodle pup.
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Long Branch
N. J
Roosevelt
Taft
Perth Amboy
Hoosevelt
Red Bank
Taft Campaigns Along Jersey Shore After Restful Sunday
Taft started the day refreshed after a Sunday rest and opened his Jersey shore drive with a Bayonne speech. He plans to address the public in Atlantic City tonight, continuing his campaign tour.
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Taft
Elizabeth Port
X. J
Jersey Shore
Bayonne
Atlantic City
Roosevelt Delivers Fourteen Speeches in New Jersey
Colonel Roosevelt spoke in Morristown New Jersey predicting a statewide sweep in tomorrow's primary. He delivered fourteen speeches across northern New Jersey before night and planned to return to Oyster Bay for the convention in Chicago.
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T. R
Morristown
N. J
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Oyster Bay
Chicago
Death Calls Mrs. Rena Stephenson in Pendleton
Mrs. Rena Stephenson dies at her daughter’s home from organic complications. Born February 13, 1844 in Des Moines, she lived previously in Huntington and moved to Pendleton three months ago. Survived by sons Frank, William, James Henry, Chauncey Ulrich, daughter Mrs. E. E. Oliver, and Mrs. Litsle Robbnett. other daughter Emma Durham of Portland. sisters Mrs. E. V. Reese, Mrs. Emma Hetty. brother Mory Castle. Funeral set for tomorrow at Folsom parlors with burial in Olney Cemetery.
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Rena Stephenson
E. E. Oliver
Folsom
Olney
Des Moines
Iowa
Huntington
Frank
William
James Henry
Chauncey Ulrich
Litsle Robbnett
Emma Durham
Portland
E. V. Reese
Emma Hetty
Walla Walla
Mory Castle
The
Dalles
Negroes Barred in Washington Democratic Primary
Washington May 27 with ninety thousand negroes barred from polls the Democratic primaries for the District of Columbia were held today. Three tickets contested two instructed for Champ Clark and one uninstructed. Voting started at three this afternoon and ends tonight. Watchers kept blacks away from the polls and few attempted to vote. Fraud charges are humorous.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Champ Clark
Workers Strike Over Board Rate With Andrew Peterson
Workers walked off, accusing Andrew Peterson of raising weekly board charges from 5.66 to 6.20 dollars. They say Peterson demands board as a condition for employment, forcing a labor dispute and job access tied to lodging.
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Andrew Peterson
Peterson
Fragmentary naval report on British actions at Guan and Ber West
Incomplete OCR text describes government use of force against a group called the 25 turlamees and mentions Feu and Cobas charge affaires. It references sending ships to Ber West and a naval station at Guan, comparing to a previous event at the Prairie.
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Feu
Ber West
Seer the Prairie
Naval Station
St Guan
Washington Docks for Atlantic Fleet Flagship Assignment
The Washingtons flag ship sails with the third and fourth divisions of the Atlantic fleet under command of Rear Admiral Hage Osterhams. The unit proceeds toward Key West with plans for a yellow morning departure and arrival schedule, details pending official confirmation.
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Washington
Atlantic
Washingtons
Adsaire Hage Osterhams
Crab Creek Lumber Sold to Ver Peton Firm
Crab Creek Lumber Company in this city has been sold to Ver Peton Lumber through a recent transfer of ownership. KV Van Pelten, a purchaser representative, will establish headquarters here and relocate his family soon. Mahler remains as manager and will continue to oversee operations for the new firm.
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Crab Creek Lumber
Ver Peton Lumber Company
K_ V_ Van Pelten
Boundary Dispute Ends as West Virginia Prevails
A 1916 commission ruling favored West Virginia in the Potomac boundary case with Mabryland, determining whether the low water mark or high water mark should define the boundary. The decision, approved amid strong debate, confirms West Virginia's claim over the disputed river edge.
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Virginia
Potomac River
West Virginia
Pacific Coast Picks Far Ahead in Court Battle
Pacific pilots face a sweeping court decision on the coast as state leaders select contenders and push ahead with a plan near the coastline. The report notes key players and dates amid strategic moves shaping the outcome.
Sunday Downpour Causes Local Damage
A Sunday downpour caused damage across the county affecting farms and roads. Strong winds and heavy rain disrupted activities at the irrigation district and interrupted routine events, with residents reporting repair efforts underway and no immediate reports of injuries.
Battle reports and desert fighting amid Moor raids
Fragmentary notes describe clashes between Moors and Free forces around a camp. Reports mention a May 27 event and a Moor assault, with casualties and troop movements referenced. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing hostilities and tactical confusion.
Unclear text fragment about exams and credits
The readable fragment mentions Lord, self, safety, and celery increases unclear. No coherent event, names, places, dates, or concrete facts to summarize into a newspaper item.
Baccalaureate Sermon Calls for Moral Courage and Duty
The sermon urges graduates to trust their conscience and court ethical strength. It emphasizes cultivating a will that guides action with freedom and responsibility, resisting social pressure and embracing principled living. The oration highlights self mastery in civic and religious duties.
War Path merch tale figures in a regional clash
A fragmentary report outlines a clash involving Za- Petits sabé near Cemtet ugar Casctha in Morcicn during September 3606. The text mentions a force and merchandise but lacks clear actions or outcomes. Named entities are uncertain due to OCR issues, but the item hints at a militant presence and a regional event with named locales.
Unclear text from legal notice page fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court related note with names and dates garbled. Readable elements include references to court action and several individuals or entities, but specifics are not interpretable. The item appears to be a legal notice or filing summary with missing details.
Memorial Service Closes Local Businesses Thursday Morning
The city’s business houses will close Thursday morning for a memorial service. Leot Coben and A. McAllister lead the movement with committee members coordinating the brief program at the court house then proceeding to Olney cemetery to honor the veterans. Community officials will supervise escorts and the procession starts at 6:30 AM.
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Fity
Besse
Olmey Cemetery
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