Catholic Strength in Cities of 1906 Census
The 1906 Census Bureau report shows 32,996,445 total communicants in the continental United States with Protestants at 20,287,742 and Roman Catholics at 11, 967, 142. City patterns reveal Catholics dominate large centers, Protestants outside major urban areas, and notable regional variances across classes and leading cities.
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Census Bureau
United States
Washington, D. C
U. S
U. S. Census Bureau
Noman Catholic Church
Ctfe
Church of Christ
Scientist
Protestant Episcopal
Portland Teamsters Face Imminent Strike Over Wages
Portland dispatch reports four hundred teamsters ready to strike tomorrow with potential to involve two thousand more as employers fail to meet demands for a 36 cent raise from the 2.78 dollar wage. Labor leaders cite transfers gains and rising living costs as motives behind the walkout.
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Portland
Seattle Double Tragedy Shocks Prominent Family
John H. Tripple, son of Skolt Queen Mining president Robert Tripple, shot his wife Lydia then killed himself at the family home on Fourteenth Street North. Lydia died on the scene, Tripple died later in hospital. Carrie Tripple, sister, heard the shot and alerted police as neighbors described a reportedly troubled marriage. The couple belonged to Seattle’s leading families.
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Seattle
John H. Tripple
Robert Tripple
Skolt Queen Mining Company
Lydia
Tripple
Wvenkwe North
Carrie Tripple
Thref Records Broken At Irish American Games
New York May 21 three world records fell at Celtic Park as Melvin Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club set marks in the 60 yard dash and 700 yard race while Dan Aheran added a long jump record. Tex Ramsdell equaled the Intercollegiate 125 yard dash record.
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New York
Sandal
Celtic Park
Melvin Sheppard
Sheppard
Lon Myers
Emil Lungh
Aly Kiviat
R. J. Bean
W. C. Robbins
Tex. Ramsdell
Bob Cloughan
Dan Aheran
Robbery at Spring Street Jewelry Store
Manuel Sepulveda and a companion robbed a Spring Street jewelry store just before 11 PM stealing $78 in cash and jewelry. A patrolman pursued. Sepulveda was seized while his accomplice wrestled the officer and fled. Sepulveda, with three prior state prison terms, was subdued by bystanders and police.
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Los Angeles
Pascedo
Manuel Sepulveda
Spring Street
Sepulveda
Old Soldier Dies in Wilksonburg Memorial Scene
In Pittsburg on May 30 Albert Gilson 66 of Wilksonburg was found dead beside a bouquet of ferms after leaving home to gather ferm for a comrade’s grave. Grief over not attending memorial rites hastened his death. George Lion of Pleairn died at home after illness a week as the parade neared his residence. A note on a mined mercuric compound mentions it yields soap-like lather.
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Pittsburg
Albert Gilson
Wilksonburg
Gilson
George Lion
Pleairn
Lion
New Tack in Bribery Case Seeks Stock Ties to Lorimer
Springfield May 31 Prosecuting Attorney Burke opened a new phase in the Lorimer bribery inquiry. A member of the legislature reportedly acquired $10 000 worth of stock in a Chicago based bank tied to Lorimer interests. Burke withheld names while noting the claim may bring an unusual development. White testified he was offered a chance to join the bank’s ground floor.
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Burke
Lorimer
White
Springfield
Ase Politian
Chicago
Senate
New Banking Association
Strike Ordered by International Order of Maintenance of Way
In Houston Texas May 31 a strike of all members of the International Order of Maintenance of Way employees on Southern Pacific lines was ordered. President A B Lowe of St Louis issued the order to take effect Wednesday. He will try a final compromise with President Pay tomorrow but success seems unlikely. The strike targets all bridges and building operating along the line, an official said. Lowe cites the company refusal to recognize the order and to grant higher wages.
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Houston
Texas
International Order of Maintenance of
Southern Pacific Lines
A. B. Lowe
St. Louis
Lowe
Sne
Over
Rfiece
Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend Field Narrowed to Eight
New York May 20 The Brooklyg handicap a turf classic at Gravesend tomorrow narrows to eight starters. Sam Hildreth sends two favorites Fiteherbert and Ferestane with Fashion Plate close in public regard. Mud conditions could upset calculations amid volatile betting.
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New York
Gravesend
Sam Hildreth
Fiteherbert
Ferestane
Mc Grath Sets Exhibition Weight-Throw World Record
Matt Mc Grath of the Irish-American Athletic Club of New York threw the 46 pound weight for height to 16 feet 1 inch in Philadelphia on May 1. The mark exceeded the world record by one eighth of an inch but will stand only as an exhibition record since it was not achieved in competition.
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Theaks
Philadelphia
Matt McGrath
New York
Bridge collapse in Spokane injures two workers at Monroy Street
A sectional form of the Monroy Street bridge failed and plunged 60 feet in Spokane today, likely fatally injuring two bridge workers. The structure is a massive milled steel ridge noted as the largest of its kind in the world.
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Spokane
Monroy Street
Earthquakes Shake Mexico City Notices
May 31 reports from various parts indicate the earth moved last night with no damage or injuries reported. Minor tremors were felt in the capital as residents assessed the situation and authorities monitored aftershocks.
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Mexico City
Supreme Court Upholds Interstate Commission Rate Power
Washington May 31 The Supreme Court affirmed the Interstate Commerce Commission's power to enforce railway rates it itself makes. Railroads challenged the law as a delegation of legislative power, but the court ruled the commission may set and enforce rates without legislative action by Congress. Shippers protested to President Taft over Western railroads and restraints of trade, with Attorney General Kenyon expected to prepare suits as inquiries proceed.
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Commissions
Supreme Bench
Railroils
Constitution
Congress
Washington
Interstate Commer Commission
Justice McKennes
Supreme Court
Shippers Conyplain
Washington, D
Western
Wickersham
Nroernhoen
White House
W. S. Kenyon S
Chieng
Superior Judge Plans Return to Private Practice
Tacoma May 21 Superior Judge John Shackleford announced his intention to resign from the bench and return to private practice. He said his wife and family deserve consideration and that a $2,000 yearly salary does not reflect the importance of the position.
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Tacoma
John Shackleford
SOW POSSIBLE TO GRAFT LIMBS AND REPAIR VEINS
Dr. Victor Lespringse announced at Northwestern University alumni meeting that magnesium rings used as thread in surgery may graft severed limbs and repair damaged arteries. He reported a five year effort culminating in a dissolvable blend that strengthens as bones and arteries mend. Animal tests have been completed.
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Chionge
Victor Lespringse
Northwestern University Medical School
Trespinasse
Army air record set in Wright biplane flight
San Antonio May 31 Lieutenant B D Foulers piloted the Wright biplane and remained aloft for one hour two and a half minutes. He bettered all previous army airship durations with an average altitude around 200 feet.
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San Antonio
Texas
B. D. Foulers
Army
Wright
Judge Bean Upholds Local Option Law Ruling
Judge H W Bean rules the local option law valid in the county and finds over 20 near beer sellers guilty of violations. Appeal filed to the supreme court. decision expected after the fall election. County court order prohibition upheld despite challenges to election notices and records. Attorneys prep briefs for next phase in the high court this fall.
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Bean
Ircult
H W. J. Bean
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Strikes Negress and Tables Are Turned in Chicago Incident
In Chicago a real estate dealer Max Kafiafine armed with a hatchet entered Flora Smith's home to force her eviction. Flora refused and the man was struck. she then struck him, nearly killing him. Police intervened and both were hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Chicago
Max Kafiafine
Flora Smith
Flora
Kafiafine
Karlafine
Former U S Treasury Treasurer Dies Of Apoplexy
Charles Henry Trent, former treasurer of the United States, died at Hotel Victoria in New York at midnight from apoplexy. He was appointed in June 1905 and served until Taft named McClung, a prominent figure in Republican national politics.
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New York
Charles Henry Trent
United States
Hotel Victoria
Trent
Taft
McClung
Third Victim of Oakland Wreck Dies
Maud Rothrick died at Providence hospital after yesterday's collision of two electric cars near Leona Heights, bringing the death toll to three. Conductor W. J. Holder, who signed a statement accepting responsibility, has disappeared, with rumors he forgot orders. Oroville Lewis remains critical with both legs amputated, while Gus Aulibert is in precarious condition.
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Oakland
Grand Jury Probes Portland Mystery Over Missing Widow
Portland on May 31 reports the grand jury is investigating the disappearance of Hannah Smith, a widow. It will visit her home at Thirteenth and Davis streets and other places unannounced as district attorney Cameron confirms unearthed evidence deepens the case. None of her relatives have heard from her.
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Portland
Hannah Smith
Thirteenth
Davis Streets
Cameron
Estrada May Take the Offensive for a Whitle
Port Limon May 23 Messages from Bluefields report Madriz forces surrounding the city driven back by Estrada with about a hundred killed. Government troops are said weakened. Madriz may assume defense and Estrada the offensive. Disease hampers troops as Estrada plans an attack on Madriz.
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Port Limon
Bluefields
Madriz
Estrada
Madris
Cleveland Police Chief Accused in Malfeasance Trial
George Moran advertising manager of the Cleveland Plaindetter testified that Chief Kohler was drunk in a saloon on election day. Kohler, suspended, faces charges of malfeasance immorality and unbecoming conduct before the police commission. He says the accusations are a political plot.
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Cleveland
Ohio
George Moran
Shackleton Plans Canadian Northland Expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton, holder of the furthest south record, announced plans to lead an expedition into Hudson Bay and the Mackenzie River region next year to seek mineral wealth and collect data. He departs for Montreal this afternoon and sails June 10 for England to raise funds.
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Vancouver
Ernest Shackelton
Hudson Bay
Mackenzie River
Montreal
England
Champ Clark Seeks Speaker Post in Washington
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri aims to succeed Cannon as Speaker. He says he would rather be Speaker in two years than Senator for four and prefers a Democrat controlled next House.
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Champ Clark
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Cannon
Senator
Clark
Man on the hog rides a high priced steed
A man described as on the hog rides a high priced steed, signaling a boastful or ironic portrait of wealth and status in a compact urban vignette. The line hints at swagger and financial success through a bold, vivid image.
Roosevelt Honored as Freeman of London by City Chamberlain
London May 21 Colonel Roosevelt receives honorary freeman status from City Chamberlain at Guild Hall in recognition of his service as president and his work maintaining foreign relations. He praises British efforts in Africa and urges stronger guidance in Egypt while warning against weakness in governing noncivilized peoples.
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London
England
Roosevelt
Guild Hall
Chameerlain
Grant
Chamberelain
Joseph Dimsdale
Africa
Egypt
Hermiston Beats Stanfield In Decoration Day Game
Hermiston Oregon won a 2 to 1 home game over Stanfield on May 31. Pitcher Hutchinson hit a solo homer for Stanfield, while Phelps and Andrews formed Hermiston’s battery against Futchinson and Williams. About 200 attended. proceeds benefitted the players. not part of the Irrigation league standings.
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Hermiston
Ore
Riveter Falls 170 Feet From Bridge Over Willamette
Harry Rahjose, a riveter, was working on a steel bridge over the Willamette at Oswego when he lost balance and plunged 170 feet. He struck a beam midway, spun, then hit the water. He remained on the surface about two minutes before sinking, swept away by a strong current.
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Porthind
Willamette River
Oswego
Harry Rabjose
Rahjose
Contractor Killed by Fire Wagon in Seattle
Seattle May 70 a contractor named Graham age 20 was run down and killed by a fire wagon at Pike street and Fourth avenue. He stepped from behind a street car into the path of a hose truck rushing to a fire on Seventh avenue. The wheels passed over him nearly severing his body.
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Seattle
Graham
Pike Street
Fourth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Steel trust clashes with independents over retail warehouses
Pittsburg May 31 reports a steel industry clash as United States Steel and its subsidiaries push to drive Independents from the field. The trust opens retail warehouses in Pittsburg and Waverly New Jersey while jobbers backed by large Independent steel companies resist the move.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel
Trust
Waverly
N. J
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Sitp
Allan Power
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