Honesty in Politics Promoted by Woodrow Wilson
Gov Woodrow Wilson spoke at the Commercial Club banquet and to the Press club at midnight urging honesty as key to political success. He called for simpler laws noting detailed constitutions reflect public desire to limit legislative discretion. He argued clearer methods would benefit both legislature and people.
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Portland, Or
Woodrow Wilson
Commercial Club
Press Club
Wilson
Elliott claims hire to dynamite buildings questioned
Pittsburg reports James Elliott told National Erectors' association members he was hired to point out weak spots on blueprints for planned explosions. Skepticism follows and Elliott faces sanity inquiry with a formal hearing possible. New York awaits court review as Walter Drew denies prior meetings with Burns.
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United Press
Pittsburg
James Elliott
National Erectors’ Association
Elliott
New York
Walter Drew
Berns
McNamaras
Dentist Brown Warns Against Dental Combine Imitators
Dr. E J Brown advertises dental services at 113 First Avenue and Union Block offices offering free exams and affordable prices. He warns against the Dental Combine and imitator offices at First and Marion Street, urging patients to choose his practice with evening hours until 1 am and Sunday availability.
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First
Marion Street
Union Block
Flret Avenue
L. W. Sater
Graure
Ebuwin J. Brown
Wongs and Suey Sings Threaten Stockton Gambling Feud
In San Francisco on May 19 a dispute erupts between the Suey Sing tong and the Wong family over alleged injuries at a Stockton gambling house. The Wongs demand 1500 dollars and warn that pistols may fire within 12 hours if payment is not made.
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Hy United Press
San Francisco
Suey Sing Tong
Stockton
Ex-Chief Elton Arrested in Portland for Forgery
Charles Elton former Los Angeles police chief was arrested in Portland Oregon on forgery charges tied to a land deal He posted 2500 bail He has lived in Portland several years and runs an auto repair shop with real estate dealings noted
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Portland, Or
Chas. Elton
Los Angeles
Elton
Portland
Municipal League to Elect Officers at Dinner Event
The Municipal league will hold its annual election of officers and five executive board members during the first annual dinner at the Hotel Washington rathekeller at 6 30 p m next Monday. City Engineer Thomson will deliver an address.
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Municipal League
Washington Rathekeller
Thomson
Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight Named Sponsor for Wyoming
Ketimacy Heven reports that Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight, daughter of former Wyoming Chief Justice Jense Knight, will sponsor the new battleship Wyoming at its launching in Philadelphia on May 26, signaling a ceremonial honor for the Knight family and a highlight of naval ties to Wyoming.
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Dorothy Eunice Knight
Jense Knight
Wyoming
Philadelphia
Not So Scared By Ensenada Forces Increase
Reports from Ensenada say defenders are strengthening their line and residents are less nervous about rebel attacks. The steamer San Diego carried 26 refugees home, with the Benito Juarez expected to bring more evacuees up the coast from Macatlan.
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San Diego
Ensenada
Encenada
Benito Juarez
Macatlan
Race to Rome Sparked by Narrow Sick Call in Los Angeles
Dr J J Choate races from New York to London and then to Rome to aid Mildred Browning 18 daughter of a wealthy Los Angeles family felled on a tour. The Browning family physician was summoned by cablegram and urged to spare no expense for the journey. The plan aims for an 18 day voyage.
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Los Angeles
J. J. Choate
Rome
Italy
Mildred Browning
Shoate
Browning
Cablegram
New Y
Mauretania
London
Labor unions only hope for workers say La Follette
Madison dispatch reports La Follette in his weekly issue condemns the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times as a crime but argues unions offer the present path to decent wages and tolerable labor conditions. He frames unionism as the sole practical hope for American workers.
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LA Follette
United
Madison
Wis
Los Angeles ‘Times
Senator la Follette
Currét Tsene
Los An
Geles Times
Matthews Loses Out in Church Moderators Race
In Atlantic City on May 19 Dr John F P Carson of Brooklyn was yesterday elected moderator of the Presbyterian church of the United States with 454 votes. Dr M A Matthews of Se ate finished second with 618 votes.
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United Press
Atlantic City
John FP. Carson
Brooklyn
Presbyterian Church of the United States
M. A. Matthews
Seate
Carson
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