Irrigation Delegates Plan A Big Program in Wilmette
Metropolis prepares to host irrigation delegates with a large program arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. The event features prayers, welcomes, and discussions on state irrigation laws, colonization, and possible irrigation improvements, with emphasis on Umatilla county and Wil report tonight. Delegates from Crook, Umatilla, and nearby areas will attend, and a county delegation plans to meet in Portand.
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Commerce
Spaderon Irrigation
Colorado Springs
Umatilla
Parlors Association
G. Halley
Leon Cohen
Wil
Trial costs for Molineux hit half a million
New York reports that the Molineux capital offense trial has cost more than any similar case under the English system. First trial costs to New York County reached about 250000, with handwriting experts and detectives driving expenses. Defense spending neared 75000, and total costs for both hearings may approach 500000.
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Molineux
New York
Roland B Molineux
Thi
Rodrigues Alves Inaugurated Brazilian President Amid Prosperity Hopes
Rio de Janeiro reports Dr Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves sworn in as Brazil's president with a ceremonial holiday. His cabinet includes liberal ministers Baron Rio Branco and Senator Leopoldo Bulhões. Alves, a longtime political figure and former finance minister, is seen as driving a new era of prosperity in the republic. London notes Emperor William's visit to Sandringham and plans to stay at Lowther Castle with Lord Lonsdale, who reportedly hosted a lavish four day stay and significant expenditure.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves
Baron de Rio Branco
Leopoldo Bulhoes
United States
Europe
Peixoto
Morgen
Rodrigues Alves
Republican Party
Chaliding de Amaral
London
Willam
Sandringham
Lord Lonsdale
Lowther Castle
Penrith
Earl of Lonsdale
Attempt on King Leopold of Belgium at Brussels church
An assassination attempt targeted King Leopold II after religious services for the late queen. A revolver shot narrowly missed. the assailant, Italian faker Genero Rubino Drubini, claimed revenge for insults to the queen and spoke of anarchists. He is held by police and a crowd reacted with mixed emotion.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Count Doltremont
Genere
Cafe Schesson
Emmanuel
Prince Albert
Genero Rubino Drubini
London
Sicaly
Czolgosz, Luchini
Italy
Wright backs limited Chinese labor in the Philippines
San Francisco November 15 Vice Governor Luke E Wright of the Philippines says the money market fluctuates and a relief bill was passed but should be revisited. He supports skilled Chinese labor only if limited and warns against open doors. He mentions a Pilipino silver dollar idea and notes a planned move to depart with his wife for other duties.
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San Francisco
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Islands
Congress
Wak
Restoration of the canteen urged by Philippines staff
Washington reports state unanimous support for restoring the canteen system for soldiers in the Philippines. General Sanger cites the canteen as a wholesome influence that reduces debauchery, noting high stimulant use on enlistment and arguing beer and venous concoctions fuel intemperance without canteen oversight.
Legality of Strikes under Federation Review
In New Orleans on November 15 the American Federation committee on local trade and federal unions urged that future strikes require approval by local union presidents and the executive council, plus consent from the Federation of Labor’s leadership. Strikers receive 40 dollars weekly for four weeks from the defense fund if a strike ends. The decision is expected to spark intense discussion at the federation meeting.
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Federation
New Orleans
American Federation
Lo Real Trade
Federation of Labor
Defense Fund
Race riot erupts in Tipton Georgia over murder arrest
In Tipton Georgia on November 15 a race riot erupted after a posse tried to raid a Kingwood house to arrest Charlie Henderson, a black suspect in the murder of white youth Plood. Inmates fired wounding three whites. one Negro was killed. Nine Negroes arrested amid threats of rescue and vengeance.
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Tipton
Kingwood
Young Plood
Charle Henderson
Pastor Hungate Arrested in Seduction Case in Paynesville
Rev. Frank Hungate of Paynesville Ohio was arrested at noon on a charge of producing a criminal operation upon 17 year old Phoebe McKeeven. A civil suit for 10000 dollars damages for seduction was filed by the girl's mother.
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Hungate
Paynesville
Ohio
Frank Hungate
First Baptist Church
Phoebe McKeeven
Miners' wage debate on education and child labor
In Scranton on November 165 President John Mitchell urged a 600 a year wage as fair pay for miners to fund a common school education for their children. He said no child under 14 should work in mines, acknowledging possible hardships for younger workers. He also discussed a union miner's right to join the national guard as an individual choice.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
Wilcox
Mitchell
National Guard
Michell
Chow
Burglars Sentenced to Hang in Chicago Tragedy
Frank Woods, one of the burglars who killed Policeman Robinson in January, is sentenced to hang by Judge Cack. Convicted on the evidence of Henderson, an accomplice and son of a wealthy Montreal man, who fled to Montreal.
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Chicago
Frank Woods
Policeman Robinson
Cack
Evidene
Henderson
Montreal
Indian exhibit at St Louis 1904 World’s Fair plan
Congress appropriates 40000 for a notable Indian exhibit to depict the past and present of the race and to show educational progress and adaptation. Details on numbers tribes and life phases remain undecided, but the display is to attract general visitors with distinctive features.
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Congress
Jfe
Open the Door for Chinamen Says Hill at Banquet
Wu Ting Fang, retiring Chinese minister, honored at Delmonico banquet with Mayor Low and officials in attendance. J J Hill, head of Great Northern Railway, praised U S China ties and urged welcoming Chinese students and workers, saying 2000 per year would do no harm. He called to open doors, not drive them out.
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Nork
Wu Ting Fang
Bilk Associat of America
American Asiatic Association
Delmonloo
Mayor Low
J. N. Aliss
James J. Hl. J. J. AM
Great Northern Railway
America
China
Wo Ting Fang
Ching
Hill
Pont
Roosevelt vows untouched rights in Blue Mountain reserve
Special Messenger from Baker City wires that President Roosevelt in a Washington interview with Colonel Emmett Callahan says vested rights of the people will not be disturbed by the Blue Mountain forest reserve. He asks the Interior Department to grant a full hearing and to avoid injuring any party while final lines are drawn.
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Baker City
National Capital
Herald
Roosevelt
Emmett Callahan
The
Washington
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Washington, D. C
Blue Mountain Forest
Department of the Interior
Emmett
Callahan
Hoowewell
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Pittalorg
Democrat
Failure to Satisfy Creditors Leads to Arrests in Island City
VYrack Koapp and C E0 Veugho were arrested Tuesday night in Island City on a warrant for leaving Wallowa county with unpaid debts. Officers Morelock and Chiltore captured one suspect at Island City and the other in town. the pair are to be returned to Wallowa county.
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Vyrack Koapp
C. EO Veugho
Wallowa County
Ubett Creditory
Mlpin
More Lock
Island City
Chiltore
Ta Grande Observer
South Pole Mine Commences Large Winter Force
The South Pole Mine operates a large winter workforce at Win nele No. 1 and 2 with supplies on hand. After a two week rise in activity, management expects stock price increases soon. Ownership covers 4141 feet on the North Pole Mil. Current tunnel shows it as the richest on the mother lode. Maps, photos, and ore can be viewed at Tomhages Hartman's abstract office.
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South Pole
North Pole
Mother Lode
Tomhages
Hartman
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