Williams elected mayor as Oregon results favor Republicans
In incomplete returns from Portland and scattered Oregon precincts Republican George H. Williams is elected mayor. The GOP ticket leads in Congress with Tongue and Williamson re elected, while Governor Chamberlain appears to win by a small margin amid Republican majorities statewide.
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Portland
Williams
Inman
Chamberlain
Furnish
Ore
W. J. Furnish
George E. Chamberlain
Thomas H. Tongue
Congress
J. N. Williamson
George H. Williams
United States
Convention Backing Political Party Dominates Miners Meet
At the Denver convention of the Western Federation of Miners the focus was on the president's address advocating a separate political party. The sentiment supported the proposal, while opposition existed in the United States Union. The convention also approved an accident insurance system to be implemented in 2007.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Boyce
Western Labor Union
Chicago Strikers Shut Down Big Stores In Citywide Action
Chicago police on full alert as 590 Teamsters from major department stores strike at 10 A M. Rioting flared in the streets while a caravan near yards faced resistance from both spectators and strikers under police protection.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Congressional debate touches on Philippines policy and world struggle
In Washington the Senate resumed the Philippine government bill under the fifteen minute rule as McLaurin denies Democratic attacks on the army and places outrage blame on Republican policy. Beveridge warns a Pacific world drama approaches while Quarles condemns Darwinian charges about carpetbagger exploitation. Culberson accuses the war department of suppressing Philippine information. In the House the River and Harbor conference report is adopted and the Antiansechny bill is taken up.
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Washington
Senate
McLauren
Mississippi
Philippines
Beveridge
Indiana
Pacific
Quarles
Wisconsin
Culberson
Texas
War Department
House Today
Archbishop Ireland Seeks Peace in Anthracite Strike
Archbishop Ireland, a member of the Civic Federation arbitration committee, is in New York consulting with committee members as the union mine strike drags on. The committee will act only if an opportunity arises to mediate, while New York faces worsening coal shortages amid the stalemate.
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New York
Archbishop Ireland
Civic Federation
One
Noted divine and Oberlin president John H Barrows dies
After nine days illness from pneumonia John Henry Barrows president of Oberlin College died in Oberlin Ohio Born 1847 Medina Michigan He organized and led the World's Parliament of Religions at the World's Fair He was a noted divine and educator.
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Oberlin, O
Pleaeopneumonia
John Henry Barrows
Oberlin College
Barrows
Medina
Mich
Peace Accord Signed Quietly by Boer and Transvaal Delegates
At Pretoria on Saturday night the Orange Free State and Transvaal leaders signed the peace agreement with minimal ceremony. Lord Kitchener Lord Miner General Dewet and General Schalkburger were present. The document was sent to King Edward via Colonel Hamilton and Captain Marker.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Lord Miner
Dewet
Orange Free State
Schalkburger
Transvaal
Kitchener
Hamilton
Marker
Edward
White Swan mine evidence in Balliet trial
Letson Balliet testified in his own defense with Prof. Ireland of San Francisco corroborating that the White Swan mine is paying and rich in mineral. A letter Balliet wrote to stockholders about tithe litigation was read. Government records show White Swan stock receipts totaling 220269.71 dollars.
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Des Moines
Letson Balliet
Prof
Ireland
San Francisco
White Swan
Balliet
Joliet Faces Worst Flood in History
Joliet Illinois suffers its worst flood with the lower city submerged. Lives lost and heavy damage reported in business districts as two feet of water stalls railroad tracks.
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Joliet
Strike Riots in Lembourg Galicia Prompt Detachment Action
Vienna reports further strike riots at Lembourg in Galicia last night as a detachment of linesars charged the mob. Several children were mentioned in the chaotic scenes with injuries and disturbances affecting the area.
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Vienna
Lembourg
Galicia
Two Mile Limit Case Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court affirms the lower court in E Sweet vs Ballentyne regarding a two mile grazing prohibition near inhabited dwellings. Chief Justice Quarles writes for the majority with Justice Sullivan, while Justice Stockslager dissents without a written opinion. The decision tests the validity of the two mile statute and its impact on sheep owners and settlers.
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Supreme Court
E. Sweet
Samuel Ballentyne
Sifers
Johnson
Sweet
Ballantyne
Quarles
Sullivan
Stockslager
Supreme Court of the United States
Appellant
Young herder found dead after fall near Mountain Home
Charles Stall, an eighteen to nineteen year old sheep herder for C. G. Hoard, disappeared for a week and was found at the bottom of a ravine along Rattle Snake Creek near Mountain Home. Authorities believe he fell from a bluff near the camp.
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Charles Stall
C. G. Hoard
Rattlesnake Creek
Mountain Home
House Military Affairs Committee Tables Ros
By a party line vote the House Military Affairs Committee today voted to table the proposed Ros bill, delaying action and signaling limited support among members. Debate focused on security implications and wartime readiness priorities.
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Washington
Jane
House Military Affairs Committee
Pocatello Wins Democratic State Convention Choice
The Idaho Democratic State Committee in Boise selected Pocatello as the site for the state convention on September 4 after two ballots showing strong local support. Four cities competed for hosting. Delegates at large and county representation were arranged, with Populists aligning with Democrats and a plan to dedicate delegates based on county votes.
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Pocatello
Boise
Moscow
Nampa
Democratic Press
People’s Party
Committee On Appointment
Ada
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Blaine
Cassia
Elmira Bene
Custer
Elmore
Fremont
Kootenai
Lemhii
MOOI
Nike
Tornado Strikes Louisburg Damaging Farmsteads
A tornado struck Louisburg in the evening, demolishing barns outbuildings and fences. Farmer Edward Ward was killed as heavy rain caused extensive crop damage.
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Louisburg
Edward Ward
House panel agrees to consider Nelson bill for commerce dept
Washington June 8 by a seven to four vote the house committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce today agreed to consider and report the Nelson bill establishing a department of commerce.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Today
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Belles of Blackville Delight Audiences at Local Theatre
The Belles of Blackville presented a lively show last evening at the auditorium. Mammy Sykes and her children drew praise for originality and humor while the young performers delivered dance and cakewalks that impressed both crowd and cast. The house was crowded to the doors.
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Blackkville
Mammy Sykes
Jhouse Waa
Sell Power Capital Stock in Idaho Canal and Improvement Co
The Idaho Canal and Improvement s Company Limited of Pocatello files articles of incorporation with $500000 capital stock divided into 500 shares of $100 each. Subscriptions list J H Brady 3000 shares, A B Mellville 250, W S Chaney 1748, with other directors named. The company aims to build operate own and vend canals, water works and power plants, electrical and telegraph lines, railroads, real estate and various utilities and services in Idaho.
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Idaho Canal and Improvements Company, Limited
Pocatello
Seaks Recorder
J. H. Brady
A. B. Mellville
Chicago
W. S. Chaney
A. T. Marshal
State of
Idaho
Railroad Agent Wounded by Accidental Shot
M. O. Peterson station agent for the P. and I. N. railroad at Council was shot in the leg by an accidental revolver discharge yesterday afternoon. The bullet penetrated the limb. the wound is serious but not fatal.
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M. O. Peterson
Council
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