Democratic Handbook Aims at Philippine Statehood Policy
In September 1908 letters to Union leaders and business interests outline views on labor troubles and mine employment, with later discussion of a Democratic Handbook against Republican policies. The text urges clearer exposition of Philippines policy and hints at the pace toward possible statehood while cautioning restraint and a peaceful approach.
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Fieais
Cleveland
Olney
Schurman Gieneral Milins
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Philippines
Man Arrested Near President's Home After Car Trip
A man named J Reeves of Bal a was arrested near the president's home this afternoon. He claimed to be en route for an automobile trip and sought help to access his book described as a sequel to the Bible. He was taken to Mivola for examination.
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Ay J
Reeves
Bal_ a
Comright
Mivola
Montana Politics and Laborites In Fusion Tension
Helena Sept 20 The fusion of labor and polities created a tense scene as factions clashed over support for or against fusion. Market reports from Chicago show grain prices opening mixed with light activity. Wheat held near steady and corn declined slightly amid quiet trading. The political struggle in Weld County centers on governor prospects amid shifting allegiances.
Canadian Manufacturers Convention Opens in Montreal
A large audience attends the opening session of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association convention in Montreal. The gathering aims to discuss industry issues and elect officers for the coming year, with W. K. George of Toronto tipped as a likely president.
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Montreal
Que
Agnoglation
Inari. Fitter
Petimettary
Il Serintene
W. KK. George
Toviriuis
Forts Captured In Attack On Port Arthur
Russian reports and dispatches describe bombardments and attacks around Port Arthur with two forts captured north of Suchowyinga and Japanese forces pressing against Russian positions at Liao Yang and Mukden. Details include shelling through the day, reinforcements, and Russian warship movements near the Baltic and Finland coasts.
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Port Arthur
Serrerat Ieee Oon Dore Arthur
Suchaweyina
Phot Napier
Port Aether
Lawsden
Reuter
Fort Arthur
Rome
Agenz
Liberia
Mukden
Kuroki
Pun
Hussain Bell
Liao Yang
Unearthing Land Fraud and Strike Violence Report
Spokane reports a land fraud investigation continues with arrests and a court case tied to a land deed scheme. Separately Milan sees a strike clash as a police escort and a detective exchange gunfire, injuring no one seriously. the strike activity winds down.
Sunday closing enforced in Union County raids
Sheriff Pennington reports widespread observance of Sunday closing with three city gambling houses raided. About 60 men, including proprietors and managers, were arrested as raids targeted poker games and other gambling. Notable venues: Mase cafe run by Shapiro & Lake, August Jerickson's concert hall, and Hol and Eugene Blasier's concert hall. Supreme Court action pending on Sunday law interpretation.
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Brenington
Sherriff Pennington
Gane
Supreme Court
Teroe
Hall
Henry Gerson
Aurety
Shapiro & Lake
August Jerickson
Hol
Eugene Blasier
Wia
Pendleton hailed as key eastern Oregon hub by visiting bishop
Bishop Charles J. O'Reilly of Baker City passed through Pendleton en route to Ontario for an irrigation meeting. He praised Pendleton as a soon to be vital eastern Oregon center, urging coordination between agricultural advancement and church growth. He planned to speak at Ontario and expected to pass through Pendleton again briefly on his way to Condon.
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Charles J. O'Reilly
Dioceny
Baker City
Pendleton
Hfe
Ontario
Oregon
Father O'Reilly
Heppner
Lin
Southern Pacific Wreck Near Fresno Caused Widespread Injuries
A Southern Pacific No. 50 train bound for San Francisco and Fresno collided with a freight at Fresno yards. The engine and tender were wrecked, one passenger was killed and several injured, including John Madden and Miss Lotta Quint, with crews fighting the blaze for hours.
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Frenc
Sowners Pacific
San Francisco
Fresno
John Madden
Oakiood
Willard
Bert Nichole
Wells Fargo
Lottle Quint
Preano
Kenthley’s South America Journey and Phpple Credit
The fragment notes Kenthley had traveled to South America and served with credit in the Phpple, indicating a formal assignment or role. Details are sparse, but the phrases imply an official capacity and earned credit linked to a broader mission.
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South America
Kenthley
Summit Hotel Blaze Destroys Condon Structure
A fire at dawn gutted the four story Summit Hotel in Condon. A young girl May Graham alerted residents who fled in night attire as smoke filled the hallways. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin and estimate losses around $10,000.
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Vondeon
Summit Hotel
May Graham
Lota Agurly
American Consul Suffered in Geneva Mob Attack
Consul H L Washington at Geneva with five friends was struck by stones after his car collided with a cow near Copperfield. An Italian workmen crowd attacked the party, inflicting severe head wounds on Washington while others received minor injuries. They escaped by driving through the mob.
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Petersburg
Gener Stooive
Ba Dhe
Geneva
H. Ll. Washington
Washington
Three Men Murdered in Riverdale Shanty Feud
In Chicago on September 20 Vincenao Brunom died from wounds after three men were killed in a Riverdale shanty shooting. A $485 found on the dead man pointed to robbery as motive amid a suspected Sicilian feud or black hand link. Nearby, a Rugieri fireworks factory blast destroyed the Paris site. The Northland steamer struck a rock near Monterey but was salvaged.
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Chicago
Vincenao Brunom
Riverdale
Monterey
Cal
Northland
Frisco
San Pedro
Polit Minot
Inland Empire Institute to be held October 19 to 22
County School Superintendent Frank E. Welles leads preparations for the Inland Empire and Umatilla County Teachers Institute in Pendleton, Oregon. The program will feature papers by NW educators and includes expected participation from Eastern Oregon State Normal School, with statewide teachers required to attend. Representives from Idaho and Montana are anticipated.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Frank E. Welles
Inland Empire
Umatilla County
Teachers’ Institute
Higher Institutions of Learning
Northwest
French
Eastern Oregon State Normal School
Weaton
Pendleton
Welles
Umatila County
Walla Walla County
Odd Fellows Elect New Sovereign Grand Officers
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in San Francisco on Sept. 20 elected Robert F. Wright of Allentown Pa as sovereign grand. F S Conway of Chicago was deputy grand secretary, Frank Grant of Baltimore grand secretary, and M R Muckle of Philadelphia treasurer. Further appointments will be made tomorrow morning.
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Sovereign Grand Lage
San Francisco
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellowes
Robert FE. Wright
Allentown
Sovereign Grandaine
F. S. Conway
Chicago
Frank Grant
Baltimore
M. R. Muckle
Philadelphia
Ech
Weather bureau meeting opens at Bradley in Peoria
The United States weather bureau officials begin a triennial conference at Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria with observers from major cities attending. Chief Wille Moore to speak along with other senior officials as papers lead to discussions over three days. Oyster Bay vacation winds down with a rowboat lunch and expected political visitors. New Hampshire Republicans nominate John H McLane for governor endorsing Roosevelt and Fairbanks while condemning the Democrats as unable to challenge the party record.
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Peoria
Lil
Weather Bureau
United States
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Wille Moore
Bureau
Oyster Bay
Hopswell
New Hampshire
Concord
N. HW
John H. McLane
Milford
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Democratic Party
Woolen Mill Accident Leaves Man Injured
Herbert Gamble, a Salem woolen mill worker, was caught by a belt while washing windows and thrown from a ladder onto a cement floor. He was unconscious for hours but later showed signs of improvement. his recovery would take several days to confirm.
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Salemi
Herbert Gamble
Salem Woolen Mille
Reciprocity Fight in Minnesota District Primary
In Minnesota's second district 18 agricultural counties vote in a tight primary between incumbent Republican James T. McCleary and H. J. Miller editor of a major district paper. The contest centers on Canadian reciprocity and tariff policy with potential campaign impact and independent sentiment in Harricon and Rome reports.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
James T. McCleary
H. J. Miller
Philippine Constabulary Officer Vanishes with Funds
Washington Sept 20 announced by the bureau that Captain Ira Keathley, second in command of two companies and the band of the Philippine constabulary at the St Louis exposition, has disappeared with 24000 of Constabulary funds. He is reported missing.
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Spokane
Stout
Wiliwins
Washington
Bureau
Inawhhr
Ira Keathley
Philippine Constabulary
St. Louis
Constabulary
New York Convention Opens with Temporary Chair
The Saratage convention opened at 12 20 with Chair Hin Mewer presiding. William N. Hornblower spoke as temporary chairman. A recess was taken at 1 20 for tomorrow morning.
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New York
Saratage
Hin Mewer
State Committee
William N. Hornblower
Celebration of Italian Independence Day in Rome and across Italy
Celebration marks the anniversary of the entry of Italian troops into Rome on September 20, 1870. The day was observed across the peninsula with especially large festivities in the capital where public activities were suspended for the occasion.
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Ome
Rome
Irrigation Convention Attends Urges Unified Action
At Ontario on Sept 20 a packed convention showed broad support for irrigation reform. Speakers included Governor Chamberlain and Senator Mitchell, praising federal irrigation laws and local projects. Exhibits displayed alfalfa, honey and poultry products highlighting Oregon and Idaho irrigation gains.
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Ontario
Devers
Lackey
W. Ross
Idaho
Geological Survey
Reclamation Service
Oregon
Chamberlain
Williamson
John H. Mitchell
James Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Bishop O'Reilly
Freethinkers in Frome at International Congress
Sept 20 Krome reports the Vatican French government clash to dominate discussions at the International Nationallet congress opening today. Participants include Lombrono Hallan criminologist Ernvt Hae ckel Berthelt Lorand William Heaford M Hubbard Nicholas Salmer son and M Mangusirian American lecturer from Chicago.
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Krome
Vatican
International Nationallet Congress
Noime
Lombrono
Ernvt Haeckel
Germany
Berthelt
Academy of Sciences
Purnea
M. Lorand
William
Stokes Likely Nominee At New Jersey Gubernatorial Convention
Stoken for Governor Edward C. Stokes is expected to receive the modern material nomination at the Republican state convention in Trenton as it opens at noon. The gathering will consider resolutions and discuss the equal rights issue amid expected support for Stokes.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward C. Stokes
Broadway Mullure
New York news lists the suapen wen fe announced of GO. W. Harris and Co. 60 Broadway, members of the Consolidated Stock Petroleum Exchange, with details pending.
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New York
Suapenwen Fe
GO. W. Harris & Co
Broadway
Consolidated Stock Petroleum Exchange
Fairbanks to address mass meeting in Diltimere
Fairbanks sails from Baltionore Wilmington for Diltimere where he will address a mass meeting tonight. In Rochester New York Joseph Basuntes shot and killed his wife, suspecting burglary. He has since gone insane and attempted suicide several times.
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Joseph Basuntes
Rochester, N. Y
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