Portugal Moves to Liberal Policy Amid Aftermath of Franco
Portugal's new ministry announces a liberal policy shift to calm public anger after ex-Premier Franco's crackdown. The Gazette lists Franco's political prisoners and allows visits to prisons as release plans begin. Police doubt republican culprits and suspect anarchist networks linked to Geneva Zurich and Munich.
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United Press
Lishon
Portugal
Franco
Braganza
Lisbon
Roosevelt third term wave shakes Washington amid nomination doubt
The Roosevelt third term issue dominates congressional talk as President Roosevelt weighs a possible run. California Rep Mayes says the president could be forced to accept a nomination if he agrees to run, while others warn opposition may surge. A western congressman notes the president might still resist but could jump in if a foe hostile to his policies secures the nomination.
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Roosevelt
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Roosevelt Aims at Congress With People Driven Message
Washington reports outline President Roosevelt challenging Congress and appealing to the people after stalled Senate action. Critics charge wealth interests block legislation, while the White House vows full public discussion of policies backed by the president.
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Roosevelt
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White House
Capitol
Panama Canal Yardmaster Banton Injured in Accident
Pembroke Banton, a Panama Canal yardmaster, was seriously injured when a co worker bumped a nearby engine causing his locomotive to collapse. Medical authorities say his back is broken and he faces long term impairment. The case spurred talks of compensation for non fault canal workers and a bill was introduced in Congress but stalled in committee.
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Washington
Pembroke Banton
Roosevelt
Congress
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Committee On Claims
Canal Commission
Common Justice
American Battleships Coaling Finished. Fleet to Sail Tomorrow
The coaling of the American battleships will be completed tonight and the fleet will depart early tomorrow morning. The fleet will be accompanied by the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco, with the next stop at Callao.
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Punta Arepnas
Chacabuco
Callas
Bank Clearings and Balances Report
Beattie shows today’s clearings totaling 1 103 465 33 with balances of 103 400 351. Clearings reach 645 124 00 and balances 78 444 00. Additional clearing amount 804 301 06 accompanies balances 78 444 00.
Public Printer Stillings Suspended in Washington
President Roosevelt suspended Public Printer Charles A. Stillings in Washington today and ordered an investigation into charges of extravagance. William Rossiter, census bureau chief clerk, was named temporary acting Public Printer. The move follows long standing reports of loss through the book mill and lax supply checks amid claims contracts favored friends.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charles A. Stillings
Wm. Rossiter
Census Bureau
Stilling
New York Battles Severe Storm With Widespread Suffering
United Press reports New York remains under a fierce storm as cold, wind and snows persist. Authorities warn of accelerating hardship for the poor with intensified relief needs and weather-related dangers throughout the city.
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United Press
New York
Reed Charged With Theft From Cascade Laundry
4 L Reed formerly a driver for Cascade Laundry was charged in an information filed today with having embezzled 145 dollars from his employer. Alleged Reed collected the amount and failed to remit it to the office.
Corporations Rush to Get Franchises in Quick Move
Corporations press the Seattle city council to approve new franchises before charter amendments take effect. Harriman interests, Great Northern, Seattle Electric push time-sensitive applications, aiming to bypass public vote as elections loom. Council plans hurried action Thursday night to jam through pending franchises despite voter input.
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Direct Legislation League
Harriman
Tte
Great Northern
Tide-Land
Seattle Electric Company
Republican Machine May Control Central Committee
Newly elected Republican central committee members plan tonight to meet at the King County Republican Club to decide campaign leadership. The issue centers on whether old machine interests or reform members will run the party machinery, with tensions running high after primary elections and contested precinct results.
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King County Club
Machine
Republican Central Committee
King County
Re Club
County Republican Club
Son and Brewery
John F. Miller
Central Committee
General Committee
Hotel Guest Robbed at Sound View Hotel
O Zbinder, guest at the Sound View hotel on 1905 First Ave, reported a break in last night. A thief forced entry with a pass key and stole a dark suit, a mandolin, a brown imitation leather suitcase, a ruby stick pin, and a silver Swiss movement watch with a stag engraving on the reverse.
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Is. O. Zbinder
Sound View Hotel
Zbinder
Reynolds Returns to Lead Alaska Home Railway Venture
H D Reynolds head of Reynolds Development Company Alaska and promoter of the Alaska Home railway at Valdez leaves for Seattle to head a new company and pursue plans that previously failed. He has arranged bonds and creditor support to fund construction and mining as well as paying all claims.
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United Press
Boston
H. D. Reynolds
Reynolds Development Company
Alaska
Alaska Home Railway
Valdez
Seattle
Mr. Reynolds
Alaska Home Way
Reynolds
Porter Killed by a Fall in Cheap Lodging House
William Curtis a 60 year old porter died in Pacific hospital from a brain concussion after slipping at the head of the stairs in a Washington and Railroad alley lodging house. He was found unconscious with scalp wounds and later died. The body rests at Butterworth's morgue. The Garment Workers Local No. 17 announce a sick benefit dance at the Labor Temple Friday avenue.
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William Curtis
Pacific Hospital
Washington and Railroad
Curtis
Butterworth
Garment
Labor Temple
Friday Avenue
Publicity in Campaign Rules Adopted by Seattle Party
A Seattle city party central committee approves a campaign plan emphasizing publicity of contributions and expenditures. The structure includes a 21 member executive committee and officers elected from wards with open cash book access at headquarters for public inspection.
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Seattle City Party
City Central Committee
George F. Cotterill
Joe Smith
Hi. F. Huntley
T. Josenhans
Central Committee
W. D
Labor Temple
Seattle
Thaw's Attorneys Seek Early Release and Transfer
Thaw's lawyers plan to secure his early release from Matteawan State Hospital and move him to a private asylum. Attorneys Peabody and O'Reilly will file steps to transfer the case and arrange custody.
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New York
Littleton
Thaw
Matteawan
Peabody and O'Reilly
Wenatchee Real Estate Man Dantel Gensinger Dies
Dantel Gensinger a Wenatchee real estate man died of dropsy at his home after coming from South Dakota for his health. He helped bring a Dunkard colony to Wenatchee, contributing to local settlement and growth.
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United Press
Wenatchee, Waah
Dantel Gensinger
Gensinger
Wenatchee
South Dakota
Dunkards
Blaze Destroys Roebling Plant in New Jersey
Fire at John A. Roebling and Sons plant destroys three acres of shops in Trenton. About 700 workers lose jobs as losses exceed 500000 dollars. Fire brought under control by eight o'clock. company operates a branch in the city.
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United Press
Trenton
N. J
John A. Roebling and Sons
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Prairie Fire Rips West Texas Across Three Counties
West Texas endures the most destructive prairie fire in years. Three counties Garza Crosby and Lubbock face a vast blaze consuming property valued at about half a million dollars. Ranch buildings crops and livestock perish as over a million acres burn, driven by strong winds. Some farmers saved homes by back firing, others were overwhelmed.
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Fort Worth
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West Texas
Garza
Crosby
Labbock
Large vote proves the interest in election
Six Los Angeles men including Warren Gilleasen, R W Kenny, W D Gould, David M Goodwin, L R Myers and George N Sterns were arrested on charges tied to the Oregon land fraud cases. The article notes turnout in Monday's primary exceeded expectations with about 75 percent of registered voters voting. mayoral results showed Miller leading with 8,145 votes while Trimble and Russell trailed, and totals for various Republican and Democratic candidates are listed.
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Los Angeles
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Warren Gillesen
Broadway Bank and Trust Company
R. W. Kenny
W. D. Gould
David M. Goodwin
L. R. Myers
George N. Sterns
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Oregon
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Trimble
John F. Miller
Russell
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Metcalfe
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Calhoun
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Gate
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Murray
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Hallock
Haley
Kistler
Voight
Hamm
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Goddard
Moore and Thomson to Take Long Walk
Mayor Moore and City Engineer Thomson will travel through the Cedar river basin late this week to inspect the city lighting plant extension. They plan a two to three day trip starting Friday or Saturday, including a hike along the Cedar Falls river to the head works of the water system.
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Thomson
Cedar River
Cedar Falla Dows
Stenographer Hazel Magquist Arrested in Ring Theft Case
Hazel Magquist, a stenographer, was arrested on a complaint by Herbert McClellan, a 28 year old carpenter, who accuses her of stealing a $25 ring. McClellan paid $20 as bond for her appearance as a witness. The girl claims McClellan gave her the ring.
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Herbert McClellan
McClellan
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