Senator Chamberlain of Oregon Campaign Exposes Bowerman
Senator Geora B. Chamberlain spoke to a Pendleton crowd criticizing Jay Bowerman and defending West for protecting the people against corporate influence. He traced the convention system to corruption, contrasted Bowerman’s rail pass mileage with West’s public-service record, and urged Oregon voters to choose principle over party in the upcoming election.
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Chamberlain
Jay Bowerman
Bowerman
West
United States
Geore B. Chamberlain
Pendleton
Court House
Oregon
Ocean
Portland Assembly
Portland Oregonian
Assembly
Portland
Republican Party
State Land Office
Railroad Commission
John Manning
Congress
Thomas McBride
F. A. Moore
Will R. King
W. T. Slater
C. J. Smith
Lafferty
Elle
Oregon Supreme Court
Burgess
J. N. Burgess
Dr. Smith
Andrew Jackson
A. W. Lafferty
John H. Stevenson
Manning
Multnomah
Will M. Peterson
Democratic County Central Committee
Maurice Tabateau Breaks Distance and Time Records
Stamps France Oct 28 Maurice Tabateau flew 283 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes setting new time and distance records aboard a Farman biplane at the aero drome here. He surpassed the previous world mark by 499 miles.
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Stamps
France
Maurice Tabateau
Farman
Aeronauts of America II Receive Warm New York Welcome
New York on Oct 28 saw balloon America II crew Hawley and Post arrive from Canada to a rousing reception. They will be lavishly entertained as the journey from Canada is marked by public enthusiasm and civic acclaim.
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New York
Hawley
Post
Canada
Tufts Suspends 100 Students Over Tuition Fees
Boston October 28 A hundred Tufts College students have been suspended for non payment of tuition. This marks the first time such action has been taken in the school's history.
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Boston
Tufts College
French pilot flies 195 miles solo to Brussels
In Brussels on October 28 M. Mathieu a Frenchman completed the longest cross country flight in an aircraft with no passenger. He flew from Paris to Brussels covering 195 miles in three and a half hours establishing a new solo distance record for the route.
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Brussels
M. Mathieu
Paris
Farm sale near Juniper changes hands for 48000
Peter P. Pearson purchased the Wilbur F. Marsh farm near Juniper for $48,000. The property comprises 1860 acres and is used for growing wheat.
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Peter P. Pearson
Wilbur F. Marsh
Juniper
Abyssinia Torn By Civil Strife
Rome reports from Adis Abeba describe a major battle between Empress Tl-Tujt al-Tuand armies and the young Emperor Sidi Jessay with hundreds said killed. The empress has long sought to depose the successor of King Monelik and Italy and Britain are watchful for intervention offers.
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Rome
Adis Abeba
Abyssinia
Tl-Tujt al-Tuand
Sidi Jessay
Monelik
Italy
Its
England
Brookins Hamilton and Drexel Named American Team
Brookins Hamilton and Drexel were chosen to represent the United States in the coup internationale at Belmont Park. They will fly a 50 horsepower Wright racer and a 110 horsepower Hamiltonian, with Moissant Hoxsey and Mars as substitutes. France sends Latham Abrun LeBlanc while England fields Graham White Radley and Ogilvie. The 62 1 10 mile race, the meet’s principal event, runs tomorrow in ideal weather. fans hope Brookins leads America's hopes.
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Belmont Park
Brookins
Hamilton
Drexel
Moissant
Hoxsey
Mars
Latham
Abrun
LeBlanc
France
Graham-White
Radley
Oglivie
England
America
Cummins Says Clark Poking Fun At Him
Senator Cummins of Iowa dismissed Champ Clark’s prediction that Cummins would be the next Republican presidential nominee as a joke. He said it was pleasant to be mentioned in connection with the presidency but suggested Clark was joking. Cummins noted he is campaigning in several states and hinted at a Republican win in November, while declining to comment on Roosevelt's possible term.
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Kansas City
Cummins
Iowa
Champ Clark
Missuri
Roosevelt
Protector of brothels must serve sentence
Springfield reports Police Inspector McCann once in charge of the west side station was convicted of levy ing tribute on inmates of resorts in Chicago. The supreme court upheld an indeterminate sentence of one to five years in the state prison. He said I am done as funds ran out and retrial was not granted.
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Springfield
McCann
Chicago
Supreme Court
West Side
Dynamiting Probe in Spokane Quietly Expands
Spokane reports detectives from a well known agency are working among union men to uncover any link to the Times dynamiting. Unionists, many recently arrived from Los Angeles, fear ongoing insinuations against organized labor amid the investigation.
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Spokane
Los Angeles
Organized Labor
Mrs Geer Escapes Brutal Attack in Philippines Killing
Seattle dispatch reports Mrs Wash Geer escaped an attack by the Manobos tribe while her husband Earl Geer was killed. The couple’s relatives received the news from the Philippines. She reached Zamboanga and it is believed troops’ arrival saved her.
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Seattle
Wash! Geer
Earl Geer
Philippines
Gridiron Contest Opens With Tie At Local Field
The first game of the year in Irogres Walla Walla ended 0 to 0 as Pendleton and local high school boys battled hard. The opening quarter showed the locals with the slight edge as the contest went on.
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Irogres
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Pendleton Opens Football Season Under New Rules
Pendleton hosts Pearson's Academy of Walla Walla for the season opener at Ankeney field. The visitors, heavier in build, struggle against Pendleton's speed and agility as forward passes and trick plays energize the game. Coach Clemens leads Pearson's 17 players who arrived by train, studying Pendleton's strengths and weaknesses before action this afternoon.
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Pendleton
Pearson's Academy
Whitman College
Walla Wallons
Columbia College
Clemens
Walla Walla
Ankeney Field
Duff
J. Martin
P. Hansen
Martin
Hoffman
Captain Lange
Brian
Milne
Mulkey
D. Martin
O'Neill
Woage
Taylor
Willis
Young
P. Willis
Baker
Drumheller
Bryan to oppose Dahlman in Nebraska governor race
Lincoln Neb Oct 28 W J Bryan today said he will fight Democratic candidate Mayor Dahlman of Omaha for governor. He will speak here Monday night launching his self funded campaign. He opposes Dahlman who won the nomination by opposing Bryan's local option ideas.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
Edin burgh visitor Alexander Wilkle Leaves for Portland
Alexander McLean Wilkle of Edin burgh Scotland who has been visiting at the John Vert home for several days left today for Portland.
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Alexander McLean Wilkle
Edinburgh
Scotland
John Vert
Portland
Confession Call in Oregon Gubernatorial Debate
A letter challenges Jay Bowerman assembly candidate for governor of Oregon to own up to past statements about normal school funding and graduates. It disputes his claim that Drain normal spent $25 000 annually and produced two graduates, citing state reports showing $10 500 yearly, 14 graduates in 1908, and private funding to finish the term. The writer urges a further confession and full truth from Bowerman.
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Jay Bowermann
Assembly
Oregon
Drain
Oregon Normal
Eastern
Mal
Sis
Drain School
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Drain Normal
Drain Normal School
Bowerman
Weston
Ashland
Monmouth
Mr. Bowerman
Strikes Rise Across Cities as Garment Workers Walk Out
In Chicago sixty thousand garment workers are out by night with more expected as the union presseds to arbitrate. New York drivers strike for higher wages while militia readiness grows in New Jersey. The strike committee claims employers hired thugs to spur public anger and vows orderly pickets with settlement workers.
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New York
Chicago
Garment Workers Union
Trade Union League Today
New Jersey National Guard Called After Jersey City Riots
In Jersey City on Oct 28 the New Jersey National Guard was ordered to readiness for strike duty as express wagon helpers walk out. Nine strike breakers lie in hospitals from riot injuries while dozen express wagons lie wrecked in streets and police struggle to restore order. Governor Fort contemplates mobilizing troops as the crisis deepens.
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New Jersey
Jersey City
National Guard of
Adj
Sadler
Penn
Governor Fort
New York Wagon Drivers Strike for Higher Wages
In New York on Oct 28 drivers from Adams and Wells Fargo Express companies walked out seeking $6 daily pay, joining Jersey City strikers. Rioting erupted at Grand Central as non union drivers were assaulted. police reserves restored order amid confrontations.
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New York
Adams and
Wells-Fargo Express
Jersey City
Grand Central Station
Ellen Terry Not An Ardent Suffragette
New York report on actress Ellen Terry's stance on suffrage shows partial confirmation and denial. The actress says women should vote but doubts suffrage would aid her and notes she has long enjoyed more rights than she imagined.
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Ellen Terry
New York
United States
Pinchot Defines Progressiveness in Speech
Detroit October 28 Gifford Pinchot outlined a progressive platform at a luncheon by the board of commerce. He blamed the high cost of living on special interests control of politics and business and criticized the Payne Aldrich tariff. He said old parties lag behind and progressives truly represent the people. He urged disclosure of campaign contributions and direct nomination election control and recall of representatives.
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Detroit
Midh
Gifford Pinchot
Board of Commerce
Congress
Labor report backs gas explosion claim for Times fire
The California Federation of Labor executive council concludes the Los Angeles Times building blast was caused by gas, not dynamite. The panel praises Mayor Alexander’s reception, condemns General Otis for blaming unions, and notes flames rose skyward with a slow rumbling blast. The report argues dynamite would have shattered exterior walls and windows.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles Times
Executive Council
California Federation of Labor
Alexander
General Otis
Organized Labor
Otis
Zehadiaar
Times
Witness Says Dynamite Blamed in Times Explosion
In Los Angeles on October 25 the grand jury probing the Times blast heard miner E Nashold testify he handled dynamite many times and is certain the explosion was caused by dynamite. He described a fifteen foot hole in the south wall and a flame burst beyond. Chief Engineer Mulholland also testified dynamite caused the explosion. The coroner's jury for the disaster met and adjourned to Monday due to two missing jurors.
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Los Angeles
Crond
Times
E. Nashold
Kerm County
Nashold
Mulholland
Bishop Sees Japan Prefers Peace Over War
St. Louis Oct 28 Bishop McKim of Toledo says Japan does not intend to fight the United States and no name is more revered in Japan than Commodore Perry's. He calls Japan a pacific nation and asserts restraint in the current tensions.
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St. Louis
McKim
Toledo
Ohio
Japan
United States
Commodore Perry
Penland Teamsters Deny Strike Claim
Delivery boys of Penland Brothers Transfer Company declare Pendleton October 26 article false and state they did not strike. Signatories include Claude Eay George N Whitford Carl McGinnis Ed Coffman Tom Follett Alva Sample Vane Boynton Wilfred Edmond G P Edmond.
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East Oregonian
Q Pendleton
Penland Brothers Transfer Company
Claude Eay
George N. Whitford
Carl McGinnis
ED Coffman
Tom Follett
Alva Sample
Vane Boynton
Wilfred Edmond
G PF. Edmond
Portland Population Padding Questioned by Official
Portland, Ore. official census returns for the city are under review after Special Agent Urban Hester found padding in the counts. He estimates the population is about 216,000, suggesting the figure may have been inflated from prior totals.
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Portland
Ore
Ove
Urban Hester
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