Bourne Denies Paid Press Support in Assembly Fight
Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr. defends anti assembly campaign, lauds Progressive newspapers, Grange and labor leaders for informing voters. He denies paying any newspaper or candidate and details expenditures including subscriptions and limited ad purchases. He recounts Oct 18 Oregon ad and May speech backing direct primary and initiative measures.
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Portland
Anti-Assembly
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
the Grange
Lowe
Assembly
Oregon
Assemblyites
People's Power League
United
Bear slain after hand to hand fight near Lyle
Chas Swan arrived in Lyle Washington with a black bear carcass after a half hour struggle in which he used only a short knife to kill the animal that had mauled two fishermen and freed them before Swan intervened and killed the bear.
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Lyle
Wash
Chas
Swan
Stores Close for Round-Up Opening
City merchants agreed to close between one and six Thursday September 29 to allow all to attend the Round-up opening. All business will suspend Thursday afternoon. During the district fall week stores stay open until 8 pm to serve customers. On opening day stores reopen at 6 pm and remain 8 pm.
Shake-up Expected in New York Police Department
New York, Sept. 20. Acting Mayor Mitchell visited Mayor Gaynor last night as rumors rise of a department shake-up. Commissioner Baker is expected to be removed amid graft probes tied to the tenderloin. A grand jury will review grafters in the force this week, with more dismissals anticipated.
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New York
Mitchell
Gaynor
Baker
Frisco Chief of Police departs on vacation amid graft charges
San Francisco dispatch reports Chief Martin has ceded command to Captain Wall claiming annual vacation but sources claim it signals a move toward private life. Wall’s first act is to tighten control in the tenderloin district amid graft allegations and public pressure.
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San Francisco
Martin
Wall
Lfe
KERN BOLSTERS PRIMARY PLEDGE ON SENATOR CHOICE
Pendleton Oregon September 19 1910 Editor East Oregonian notes a misunderstanding of my platform as a republican candidate for state representative in Umatilla county as the primary approaches on September 24 1916 I reaffirm that I will honor the direct primary and will vote for the U S senator who has won the highest votes in the last general election regardless of my personal choice.
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Pendleton
Ore
East Oregonian
Umatilla
Oregon
United States
Congress
Anniversary Observed at Paoli Massacre Monument
Malvern Pa September 20 soldiers of the revolution who died at Paoli were honored today by visitors to the monument grounds near Malvern. The 1324th anniversary recalls Wayne and Gray actions with Hessians bayoneting patriots left on the field. fifty three patriots are buried in one grave nearby.
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Malvern
Paoli
Anthony” Wayne
Brandywine
Firnness" Gray
Gray
Wayne
Traveling tuberculosis exhibition begins statewide tour
St Paul Minnesota September 20 to educate the public on preventing and treating tuberculosis a state health board arranged traveling exhibit starts in Minnesota the warfare against the white plague will eventually extend over the entire state with the two month tour beginning today
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
State Board of Health
Taft Seen as Real Leader as Roosevelt Clash Sparks Support
Columbus dispatch reports Taft hailed as real Republican leader after Roosevelt conference. Messages from every state praise Taft’s stand yesterday and imply administration backing, with one senator calling it the most important political victory of recent times. Taft smiles but the interview remains unaddressed.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Republican Party
United States
Roosevelt Declares No Compromise with Old Guard at Saratoga
New York Sept 246 Colonel Roosevelt says there will be no compromise with the old guard when the convention meets at Saratoga. He declines to reveal details of a secret conference with President Tot at New Haven yesterday. It is understood he conveyed his political stance to Taft.
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T. R. Wont
New York
Roosevelt
Old Guard
Saratoga
President Tot
New Haven
Taft
Anti La Follette Foes Fight Last Battle at Wisconsin Convention
Madison dispatch notes the final bid by anti La Follette forces to derail progressive dominance at the Republican state convention. Despite La Follette’s primary endorsement, conservatives plan to push planks he will repudiate, aiming to complicate support in the legislature.
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Anti-La Follette
Madison
Wis
la Follette
Shot Mexican Tourist Ruled A Silent Kill At City Show
Rudolph Gastolin a wealthy Mexican tourist is found dead in the morgue with a .45 caliber bullet through his heart after an outdoor theater outing. Witnesses recall he returned to his chair mumbling that he had been shot but no sound was heard. Police suspect a Maxim silencer and a shooter from a building.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rudolph Gastolin
Gastolun
Asaasein
Chinese Prince Leaves for East with Schwab
Prince Taal Chung, uncle of the Chinese emperor, leaves San Francisco with his royal suite and Charles Schwab for a long Eastward tour. Stops include Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Washington before returning to San Francisco in eighteen days to sail for the Orient. He is reported to be suffering bronchitis but doctors expect recovery.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles Schwab
Taal Chung
Washington
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Aviators Fail Across Alps Injure Wind Delays
Brieg Switzerland Sept 20 Aviators Weyman and Chavez failed to complete their Alps crossing. They were forced to descend and authorities banned another attempt until wind improves. The pilots remain determined to try again soon.
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Alps
Brieg
Switzerland
Weyman
Chavez
Pueblo Tugged Off Reef Near Bellingham
Pushio Pulled off Reef at Bellingham Washington on September 20 with steamer Pueblo. The vessel was beached and towed to Skagit Creek for inspection and docking. minor damage reported and crew safe.
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Pushio
Reef
Bellingham
Wash
Pueblo
Scott
Will
Strife Complicates England Cotton Mills Dispute
Manchester Sept 20 Employes accept a de facto stance as spinners threaten to close mills and lock out 150000 workers. A general strike could paralyze England if mills shut. Unions show internal strain while public sentiment tilts toward employers amid looming industrial crisis.
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Spioners’ Association
Haiti
Mannchester
Eng
England
Wnions
Jersey Republicans Meet in Convention in Trenton
In Trenton 973 delegates gathered at the Taylor Opera House to nominate a Republican gubernatorial candidate and draft a platform. Vivian M. Lewis of Paterson, state banking and Insurance commissioner, is a leading probable nominee. Senator Frelinghuysen, senate president, is under fire from automobile clubs over the New Jersey auto law and the party will include an automobile plank to placate motorists. Other names tied to the nomination include Senator Waweko and Judge Gilbert Collins of Jersey City.
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Trenton
N. J
Taylor Opera House
Vivian M. Lewis
Paterson
Banking and Insurance
Frelinghuysen
State Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Waweko
Gilbert Collins
Jersey City
Joliet Youth Ends Life Over Card Dare
John Paveg lio, 19, reportedly risked his life on a card turn, then shot himself after returning home from a late-night errand. His brother awoke to a fatal scene with a spread of cards on the table, the deuce of clubs facing upward, and notes of a lifelong habit of deciding matters by cards.
Indians Granted Permit to Hold Sun Dance in Toppenish
Toppenish Washington September 20. The government has granted permission to the Toppenish Indians to hold a sun dance, banned for years over concerns about harm. The tribe will gather on the reservation during the first week of October for the celebration.
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Toppenish, Wash
Colorado G O P Meet Opens in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs welcomed delegates to the Republican state convention with gala attire. Aside from party business, visitors will tour Pike's Peak region. Democratic dissension boosts Republican confidence ahead of the fall elections.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak
Cement firm formed as Portland Cement Company
Olympia Sept 20 The International Portland Cement company filed incorporation papers in the city with an organized capital of three million dollars. It announces work on its Spokane plant will begin immediately. The company has secured two mill sites near Spokane to operate with others at Ottawa Ont.
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Big Cement Company
Olympia
International Portland Cement Company
Spokane
Ottawa
Ont
Derby Day Special Train Draws Local Big Interest
Three hundred ten attendees expected for Derby Day from the city. A special train to Walla Walla will depart at 4 0 p m and return at 7 0 0 p m with a round trip fare of £1 90. Roundup organizers anticipate strong support as Walla Wallans plan to visit both events.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla Fair
Garden City
In & Meédaure
Walla Wallans
Beaten and Robbed Woman Found Unconscious in Alley
Louise Henning a nineteen year old Ne Los Angeles woman was attacked by two men while returning home. Her purse containing fifteen dollars was taken. She was found unconscious with a bruised head and a chloroform soaked handkerchief beneath her nose. She is expected to recover.
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Los Angeles
Louise Henning
Dahlia Show Opens at Berkeley Lyceum in New York
Dahlia exhibit leads at the seventy ninth American Institute Floral Show opening today at Berkeley Lyceum New York. Orchids and palms are also displayed as part of the event with broad participation from horticulturists.
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New York
American Institute
Berkeley Lyceum
Minnesota May Remain Regular in Senate Race
Minneapolis reports early primary results show Congressman Tawney likely rebuked by a smaller majority or defeated by insurgent Anderson in Minnesota. Weather clear and voting heavy as Stevens is expected to win over Halbert in the fourth district. Nye defended in the fifth district facing Albert Hall with a silent vote expected to decide the outcome.
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Congresman Tawney
Stevens
Nye
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Tawney
Anderson
Halbert
Albert Hall
Senators Meet to Probe Lorimer Election Fraud
Chicago dispatch reports the senatorial inquiry into alleged bribery and fraud in Lorimer's election began with all committee members except Fragier and Bulkeley en route. An executive session at Congress Hotel set procedures as Lorimer attended but did not meet the panel. The formal hearing starts tomorrow.
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Chicago
Ill
Lorimer
Fragier
Tennessee
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Congress Hotel
Illegitimate Children of Senator Get $12500
Salt Lake reports Mrs. Anna Bradley, who shot former Senator Brown, won $12,500 for her two children after a long court fight settled out of court. Brown had left $100,000 to his first wife’s children and disinherited Bradley's.
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Salt Lake
Anna Bradley
Senator Brown
Washington
Wright Brothers May Move to Pasadena
Wright Brothers may transfer aeronautical experiments to Pasadena this winter. Members of the local realty board answered an inquiry from Roy Knaben, a Wright pupil, about constructing an aerodrome here. If the board offers satisfactory financial assistance, the deal with the aviators will probably be concluded.
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Pasadena
Wright Bros
Roy Knabensue
Wright
Indictments Expected Over Near Beer Dealers in County
Rumors say the grand jury in session has indicted many local near beer dealers on multiple counts. Investigators tested samples labeled temperance beer, finding higher alcohol percentages than regular beer, triggering possible jail terms for numerous indictments to be announced this evening or tomorrow morning.
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Cistriet
Law Enforcement League
Supreme Court
Pendleton
Beer” el- Sloe
Last of Venezuela Cases Before The Hague Hearing
In The Hague on September 20 a three member tribunal of the permanent court of arbitration began hearing the final US versus Venezuela dispute. The Orinoco Steamship Co claims are the last of five US suits filed years ago, which led to a rupture in relations. The United States argues Venezuela tries to raise technical objections rather than address merits under the protocol.
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The
Hague
Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration
United States
Venezuela
Orinoco Steamship Company
South American
New Book by Jungle Author Upton Sinclair
New York friends report Upton Sinclair, turning thirty two today, is finishing a new novel said to be more startling than The Jungle and his later thrillers. Once a Down and Out club member, Sinclair’s royalties have given wealth, yet as a Socialist he remains discontent his ideas reach only readers’ stomachs.
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New York
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
Down and
Crippen furniture auction ends with no items left
In London on September 20 the Crippen trial adjournment failed to dampen interest as the furniture of the accused was auctioned at a south side dealer. A wild crowd paid high prices for mere junk, with trifles selling for up to five dollars, and nothing remained after the sale.
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London
Dr. Crippen
Tria
Crippen
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