Orchard Seeks Pardon as Death Penalty Delayed
United Press reports Harry Orchard faced execution for his crimes but a board of pardons was urged to consider commutation. Fremont Wood recommended delay and urged full truth from Orchard about accomplices Haywood and Pettibone. Orchard wept in court and asked to speak, insisting his confession was complete and truthful. Judge Wood blamed the system for Orchard’s acts and urged further corroboration for punishment. Orchard recommitted to the penitentiary.
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United Press
Ida
Fremont Wood
Harry Orchard
Board of Pardons
Haywood
Pettibone
Orchard
Wood
Eystem
Kron Pring Wil helm narrowly escapes sinking in fog collision
In New York March 18 the trans Atlantic liner Kron Pring Wil helm of Hamburg nearly sank after colliding with the Crown of Castile in dense fog off the upper bay near quarantine. Passengers rushed on deck while officers restrained steerage passengers from leaping into the bay as both ships slowed and suffered no serious damage.
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United Press
New York
Kron Pring Wilhelm
Hamburg
Crown of Castile
Fire destroys Portland wholesale district building
A large blaze in Portland damaged the Pacific Rubber Co building and 75 percent of stock in a wholesale district fire. The fire started on the second floor bicycle department and spread through the structure, threatening the area for over an hour. George Pebler, a clerk, was rescued by ladder when flames trapped him on the stairs. Other damaged firms included Boston Meat, Charles Beebe Ada ment Co, and Bay City lodging house. The Hotaling estate of San Francisco owned the building.
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Tery Buiding
Pacific Rubber
Portland
George Pebler
Hotaling Estate
San Francisco
Pacific Rubber Company
Boston Meat Company
Charles Beebe Adament Company
Bay City Lodging House
The
Rubber Company
Man Killer Is Caught
Vancouver resident Berns, tied to a Kentucky murder case five years old, was arrested last evening for killing his brother in law in Pike county. Attorney Whitt of Pikeville will escort him to Kentucky. Revans maintains the shooting was in self defense.
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Vancouver
Jack Collins
Pike County
Kentucky
Port
Attorney Whitt
Pikeville
Bevans
Revans
Merger Approval Report Affects Heston Maine and New Haver Hartford
A Massachusetts legislature report approves with restrictions the merger of the Heston & Maine and the New Haver & Hartford railroads. Gov Guild had blocked the merger until investigation. A minority report by former Gov Douglas and another member is noted. the commission refused to take the rival electric rail matter to court.
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United Press
Boston
Massachu
Tree
Gordon
Heston & Maine
Haver & Hartford
Stanford Faces Major Student Strike Threat
A petition signed by 100 students and leaders across campus declares support for reinstating ten suspended students from the March 12 anti faculty demonstration. If not reinstated, 16 week fraternities close, Daily Palo Alto suspends, junior opera disbands, varsity crew breaks up, track disbands, baseball canceled, 80 seniors barred from May graduation, and campus talks push for a broader student strike.
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United Press
Stanford University
Cal
Students’ Affairs Committee
Clark
America
Daily
Palo Alto
Junior Opera Company
Iowa GOP Convention Heats Up For Taft Or Chicago Delegates
In Des Moines March 18 delegates to the state Republican convention clash over instructions. George D. Perkins is named permanent chairman as fierce contest rages to decide whether Iowa will back Taft or send uninstructed delegates to Chicago.
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United Press
Dem Moines
George D. Perkins
Iowa
Taft
Chicago
Exhibition of University Tract Improvement Plans
A display of proposed improvements for the University tract was set up in the banquet room of the Butler Hotel, showing the plan to visitors and officials.
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University
Butler Hotel
Medal Contest at York Church Tonight
A contest for the W. C. T. U. medal will be held tomorrow evening at the church in York.
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York
Officer Killed in Chicago Gun Incident
Drs at Mt Bernard hospital report Don Blair, a California youth who fired on a station platform, in grave condition. Special Officer Edward Heffernan was killed and bystander Ames L. Martin and Edith Retteet were wounded but expected to recover. Starr, enraged by a minor dispute, also fatally shot Heffernan before directing fire at Martin and Miss Retteet. Identity of the assailant remains unknown. he recently arrived from California.
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Chicago
Mt. Bernard's Hospital
Don KR. Blair
Nore
Ames L. Martin
Edith Retteet
Starr
Edward Heffernan
Acciden
Martin
Miss Reit
California
Portugal Warned Over Punishment of King's Assassins
Lisbon reports England has warned Portugal to punish the slayers of the king’s father and brother or risk official face being withdrawn. Britain’s threat targets Portugal in European power councils. Lisbon and Poyland press react, calling out cowardice and fear in seeking amnesty and investigations.
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United Press
Lisbon
England
Portugal
Edward Ben Hitee
Branvel
Poyland
Servia
Target practice advances as fleet replenishes coal
Special Representative reports target practice progressing satisfactorily with no records yet. Battleships replenish coal from colliers, requiring several days for full bunkers before arrival at Mare Island navy yard. Officers and men anticipate the voyage, with hints Admiral Evans may not continue in command.
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United Press
Georgia
Magdalena Bay
San Diego
Atlantic
Mare Island Navy Yard
Patdh
California
Suez Canal
Evans
Thomas Cale seeks Alaska second term in Congress
Washington report states Thomas Cale, Alaska delegate to Congress, has not declared against a second term and wishes to gauge Alaskan public opinion. He backs H. K. Love for marshal in Juneau, a Roosevelt ally, and rejects plans for a $200,000 public buildings bill until Alaska’s needs are clearer.
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Alaska
Washington
United Press
Washington, D. C
Thomas Cale
Congress
Cale
H. K. Love
Juneau
United States
J. M. Shaw
Love
Roosevelt
Duel Fire In Russian Command Ends Factional Clash
Lieut. Gen. Smirnoff and Lieut. Gen. Fock dueled in the Chevalier guard riding school after a memorandum questioning courage by Smirnoff. Smirnoff, who commanded Port Arthur during the siege, is reported fatally wounded. Fock faced similar charges Smirnoff had filed against Stoessel.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Smirnoff
General Staff
Fock
Chevalier Guard
Craat
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Premier Campbell-Bannerman in Bed as Death Expected
Reports from the bedside in London on March 18 indicate Premier Campbell-Bannerman is unchanged and death may come at any hour. A death would likely prompt a full reorganization of the British cabinet.
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London
Campbell-Bannerman
Pritich
Cleaning out the pink cuffed gentry
Mayor Miller describes prompt police action against the so called pink cuffed gentry in the lower city. Hotels report vacant rooms as the administration enforces the order. Officials vow to use vagrancy or disorderly conduct statutes to prosecute these men.
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Miller
Benefits Seen From Pure Drug Law Says Inspector
Deputy state drug inspector George D. praised the pure drug law at a city conference of food and drug inspectors. He cited the withdrawal of many dangerous headache powders as saving lives, noting acetanilid was common and risky especially in overdoses.
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George D
Food and Drug Inspectors
Dr Hazzard Found Guilty In Nevada Medical Case
Dr Linda B Hazzard known for the fast cure method was found guilty in police court of practicing medicine without a license. She faced a $50 fine and gave notice of appeal. The trial followed Humane Society complaints over care of a dent ist student’s infant.
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Gordon
Fast Cure Advocate
Linda Barfield Hazzard
Fourth Av
Pike Sr
Hazzard
The
Humane Society
D.D. Whedon
Kent
Linda B. Hazzard
Bribers Grilled by San Francisco Mayor at St Patrick Banquet
Mayor Edward K. Taylor declared his opposition to bribe givers and expressed support for prosecutions addressing city corruption. Speaking at a Knights of St Patrick banquet, he urged punishment for those who disgrace San Francisco and recounted the city's historic moral struggles.
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United Press
San Francisco
Edward KR. Taylor
Knights of St. Patrick
Taylor
Move to Endorse Taft Candidacy at State Republican Meeting
At the Republican State Central committee meeting an effort likely will push a resolution endorsing Secretary of War William H. Taft for the presidency. La Follette supporters press for a presidential primary vote in the state convention call, with Spokane or Tacoma vying to host. The convention date may be May 15, with the national convention in Chicago on June 15, and the state one must occur at least 30 days prior.
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Republican State Central Committee
William H. Taft
Taft
LaPoliette
Chicago
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Cobre
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