Join MW Court GIVES VIEWS on Indian water rights
A letter from John McCourt United States district attorney responds to editorials about Indian irrigation rights along the Umatilla river. He explains survey findings, clarifies government role, and notes potential court action only to protect Indian lands.
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John McCourt
McCourt
Portland
Ore
Oregonaan
Umatila
Agenry
Byers
United States
United State
Anid Watii
Byers-Caldwell
Indiana
Rebels demand southern republic in Mexico
Mexican rebels deliver a direct demand to President Madero for a separate southern republic. They threaten to march on the capital if their command is not granted, signaling an immediate push amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Mexica
Ity
Madero
Take Peking First Then Talk Peace
Premier Yuan Shi Kai presses for a constitutional government and the deposition of Manchus in exchange for peace. He returns to Peking with troops amid unrest while Li Hongzhang’s envoy and hostile forces circle. Reports say the emperor has fled as Qingsong turmoil grows.
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Peking
Shanchal Noy
Pete Wall
Fhom Selon
Din Patches
Yuan Shi
Yuan
Jieking
Hhe
Ruisional
Rioting Breaks Out in Peking and Shanghai
Rioting has started in Peking with riots and disorder spreading to suburbs in Viat reports. Confirmation has hast been received.
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Peking
Shanghai
Man fatally wounds wife in alleged midnight attack
San Francisco reports a husband, John Midwards Cooper, a wealthy contractor, killed his wife during a nightmare episode and then attempted to kill himself. The wife is fatally injured and dying at the emergency hospital as three daughters faced a disrupted night. Neighbors and police responded to screams. authorities entered the home as the man died. Field notes also mention Packey McFarland and Horton Murphy mounting a boxing bout in Chicago and Pendleton registrar Br. N. Dendy.
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San Francisco
Wall
Awikenti
Ihorriine
John
Cooper
Widdie
Gid
Nic
Heo
Petition Filed to Nominate W. F. Matlock for Mayor
Nominating petition filed today for W. F. Matlock indicating a likely mayoral race with former mayor and city attorney as main rivals. Petition lists 116 local voters and prominent citizens, supporters confident of Matlock’s election, while Raely’s entry adds competition. Also notes John Dyer’s bid for re election to council from the first ward.
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W. F. Matlock
Mr. Matlock
Jurors Excused As Trial Resumes In Indianapolis Case
Jurors Bain Clark Green Lisi and Mendenhall were the five remaining in the box as the trial resumed. Peremptory challenges reduced the panel to the five, with Clark Mendenhall and Liew sworn after recusals. Excuses were granted for health and business reasons, and Judge Bordwell moved to chambers to consider further.
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An Angeles
Indianapolis
MoNemern
Orde Me- Minikete Vonfesstin
Bain
Clark
Green
Lisi
Mendenhall
Deferee
Bordwell
Mendenhil
Lie
Tobacco Trust Plans Approved by Court
New York court approves the Tobacco Trust reorganization plan as proposed by the Department of Justice. Only light modifications were required and the court denied the government extra injunctions.
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Tobacco Trust
New York
United States of Cault Court of Apuesis
Department of Jusfies
Wickersham
Balfour Debates Leadership Amid Conservative Tensions
In London a disrupted conservative gathering centers on Arthur Balfour as he votes to retire from active politics and contemplates leadership, with factions debating possible successors during the party’s uneasy reunion.
Fire Department Candidates Named at Hose Co No 2 Meeting
Fire chief John Vaughan was named to succeed himself with Jack Childreth and William Cardntt as first and second assistants. Carl Leonard was elected president, George Goodman secretary, Wilt Penlomb treasurer. Nominations for foreman and two assistants sparked opposition from Ralph Coon George Goolman Roy Paine and Jesse McConnell for foreman with Bert Lovell Alex Manning for first assistant and Glen Finch Aubrey Graham for second. A banquet followed the meeting with additional guests.
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Carl Leonard
George Goodman
Sccreary
Wilt Penlomb
Ralph Coon
George Goolman
Roy Paine
Jesse McConnell
Bert Lovell
Alex Manning
Glen Finch
Aubrey Graham
Suf Wats
Woman Accused of Slaying Her Babe in Furnace Incident
Police investigate a domestic case in Columbia County after a woman alleged to have murdered her newborn infant and disposed of the body in a furnace at Mrs. George Kelly's North Twenty-third Street home. She appeared at the Kelly residence demanding clothes and vanished after being refused. Det. Smith reports finding traces of the infant and the corpse is thought to be in the furnace, with authorities awaiting her return.
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Portland
Wuourren
Columbia Country
Mia Jolneen
George Kelly
North Twenty-third Street
Kelly
Detoothve Smith
Cam
Danek
Tennessee race for mayor narrows with Brock withdrawal
With W B Brock bowing out, three candidates remain for mayor and three names are named as possible. Former mayor Wi F Matlock, J R Raley by attorney, and Frank Quiplan are the declared contenders while J J Slavron C PL Strain and W Strople appear as possible hopefuls in the race. Cast your straw vote for your favorite.
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W. EB. Brock
Wi. F. Matlock
J. R. Raley
Frank Quiplan
J. J. Slavron
C, PL Strain
VV. Strople
Ujore
Tafts Tariff Principles Rebuted in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts the tariff policy associated with Taft faces rebuke as Democrats gain influence in Ohio and New York, signaling a shift away from Taft era protections. The piece notes Tammany Hall’s weakened grip and highlights regional electoral outcomes shaping national power dynamics. The report references Governor choices in Mississippi and New Mexico, plus a taft-related political reaction in Cincinnati.
Progressives spread victory across the East in election returns
Withington, DC reports nationwide gains for progressives as Democrats celebrate in Ohio and Massachusetts. Foss wins in Massachusetts as a repudiation of Republican tariff policy. Socialism also shows big gains nationwide. In Ohio progressives elect a majority of delegates to the constitutional convention.
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Withington
East
Ohio
Governor Foss
Massachusetts
Taft Visits Kentucky Governor Wallson in Capital Square
President Taft, on his fourth day of the Kentucky Tennessee invasion, breakfasted with Governor Wallson in Frankfort. He planned to greet ministers and comment on the heightened elections while dedicating the Lincoln statute in Capital Square.
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Taft
Frankfort
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wallson
Capital Square
Tammany Seared in Narrow Victory Amid Turmoil
New York voters delivered a razor thin margin for Tammany in county races on election day as Brooklyn backed Republicans. A challenged nominating vote in the supreme court race sparked talk of a recount while the legislature swung Republican with 219 to 2 in favor of the GOP over the Democrats.
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Tammany
No Lecistatare Peputticoun in Trenton Nov item
A fragment from a Trenton New Jersey page item dated November notes a return with continuation on page eight. The readable bits mention Lecistatare Peputticoun as a name fragment within the notice.
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Peputticoun
Trenton
N. J
Movement for Public Park Near Dept Revived at Commercial Club Meeting
At a Commercial Club gathering the revived push for a city park near the department is discussed. The railroad may lease land for the park and move adjacent houses. Mayor Murphy backs the plan, urges a definite lease term, and a committee to study terms with the railroad. Seven new members join the association, including Bruce Smith and John Baker, expanding the roster to 75. Secretary Keefe plans to recruit more members and notes plans to educate dry land farmers through publications.
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Commercial Club
T&s
Connercloth&Saelittan
Seareney Kail
Cliny Blink
Kimsett
W. Bollows
Rilironnd
Murphy
Civic Clith
Keefe
Smythe
Helens
Bruce Smith
A, Mottock
American Wational Bank
John Baker
Baker Furniture Store
Hernan Peters
Columbia Snloon
Ray Crystal
Peoples Warehouse
Ralph Hassell
Martin Anderson
Bowman Hotel
Wieder Wall
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