Roosevelt’s Illinois Fight Intensifies Campaign Push
Roosevelt urged a sustained bid as Illinois primary looms and claimed unfair tactics by federal officeholders. He forecast another run if defeated and condemned Taft ally McKinley over reciprocity while addressing large Indiana crowds before heading to Pennsylvania.
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Fort Wayne
Peru
Ind
Roosevelt
Lafayette
Illinois
McKinley
Taft
Cannon
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Mrs Philip Carpenter May Lead Federation Of Women's Clubs
Mrs Philip Carpenter of New York may be elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs at the convention in San Francisco meeting June 25. She has led the New York State federation and faces opponent Mrs Percival Pennybacker of Texas. The federation links about 150000 women in the national club movement.
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San Francisco
Philip Carpenter
New York
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Carpenter
New York State
Percival Pennybacker
Texas
General Federation
National Club Movement
Gray's Harbor mills begin to resume operations
Hoquiam saw increased mill activity as workers returned today though not fully. Police dispersed strikers with hoses and clubs while Aberdeen banning parades and meetings. Tacoma mill tie up failed. Canadian Northern construction crews in British Columbia resumed under contract.
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Hoquiam
Gray's Harbor
Aberdeen
Tacoma
British Columbia
Fate of Steamer Ontario At Montauk Point
The steamer Ontario of the Merchants' and Miners' Transportation company was beached at Montauk Point after a fire. Passengers were removed safely while the crew stayed aboard fighting fumes and flames visible from shore. A Boston-bound group arrived later, tired and hungry, with most lacking baggage after landing at New London by tug.
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Montauk Point
Ontario
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Boston
Long Island
New London
Millionaire Husband Sought in Beach Slashing Case
In Aiken South Carolina a warrant is issued for Mrs. F. Beach’s husband charging him with slashing her throat. Detectives display a diamond studded pocketknife said to be in his possession the night of the attack. The case suggests a possible link to the Havemeyers.
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Aiken
N. C
Beach
New York
Frederick Beach
Europe
Mauretania
William K. Vanderbilt
New York Leaders Split Over Taft Delegate Instructions
Rochester April 8 The eve of the Republican convention here finds leaders and delegates weighing whether to instruct delegates for President Taft. State Chairman Barnes says the question will be settled by the committee on resolutions tomorrow night, while County Chairman Samuel S Koenig predicts the delegation to Chicago will be instructed as Illinois primary results are awaited with interest.
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Rochester
Taft
Barnes
Committee On
Samuel S. Koenig
Republican County Committee of
New York
Chicago
Wolgast and Rivers To Meet For World Lightweight Title
Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers agreed to a July 4 Vernon arena 20 round bout for the world lightweight championship. Local Mexican lightweight Rivers secured the clash in Los Angeles with Wolgast as rival, promising a headline event.
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Wolgast
Rivers
Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon Arena
Escaped Prisoner Fatally Shot at Folsom
Manuel Rodriguez a Mexican inmate was shot during an escape attempt at Folsom prison in Sacramento. He died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
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Sacramento
Folsom
Manuel Rodriguez
Mississippi flood crisis endangers Delta south of Memphis
Refugees marooned in Arkansas and Mississippi seek help as dykes face strain near Memphis. Scaffolding kept refugees afloat in churches and attics while authorities warn of possible $10,000,000 in damage and up to 30 deaths. Cairo reports river decline and 1500 refugees at Wyckliffe, Kentucky.
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Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Delta
Yazoo
Upper
Wyanoke
Ark
Modoc
Cairo
Wyckliffe
Northern Pacific to Run Its Own Trains into Winnipeg
C C Burdick, Northwestern Pacific general agent, reports starting May 1 the company will operate its own trains with its crews into Winnipeg Canada. Interest lies in shippers from the United States with Yakima fruit, as peaches will move under the same railroad terminal handling to Winnipeg. The line, once 700 miles in Canada, is being leased and now the NP leases back part of its own system linking with Grand Trunk Pacific, Canadian Pacific and Canada Northern to ease business for Yakima interests.
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C. C. Burdick
Northern Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Yakima
Northern Pacific
Canada Northern Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Canada Northern
Scotty Allen Wins All Alaska Dog Race By Wide Margin
Scotty Allen driving the Malamute team owned by Mrs. Darling of Berkeley won the All Alaska sweepstakes finishing Nome at 1 32 this morning. His 412 mile Nome to Candle and return time was 87 hours 47 minutes, 5 hours 52 minutes longer than last year. Alexander Holmson with John Johnson's Siberian wolf hounds finished second an hour behind Allen. Pax Ramsey's Charles Johnson was third, Oliver's dogs far behind.
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Nome
A.A
Scotty) Allen
Darling
Berkeley
Allen
Candle
Alexander Holmson
John Johnson
Siberian Wolf Hounds
Charles Johnson
Pax Ramsey
Holmson
Oliver
Messiah Delights North Yakima At Choral Society Concert
A large North Yakima audience attended the Messiah performance at Masonic Temple hall. The 50 voice choral society, directed by Professor J W Liner, delivered spirited solos and refined choruses with strong piano and orchestra support. Notable soloists included Mrs Otto Elder Miss Ruth Markell and Dr C B Keeler. The concert earned praise for its precision, shading and artistry and prompted calls for continued city support.
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North Yakima
Masonic Temple Hall
Choral Society
J. W. Liner
Lince
North Yakima Choral Society
Loraine Griffin
Fern Lancaster
Florence Seow
Otto Elder
Ruth Markell
la Rue Hewes
Seattle
C. Bk. Keeler
Hewes
Oberlin Glee Club
Markell
Tigers May Open Season Against Philadelphia Sailors
Local baseball notes say the Tigers plan home games at Sumach park on Saturday and Sunday May 4 and 5 with an unknown visiting team. Manager Payne Wanting to host opening day faces no final arrangement as several clubs express interest. Pitcher W C Pitman has joined the Tigers and Seattle catcher Mert Hemingway hopes to come, boosting a strong lineup.
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Tigers
Sumach Park
Payne
J. S. Friedman
Philadelphia Battleship
Philadelphia Boys
Philadelphia Sailors
W. C. Pitman
Pitman
Spokane
Yakima Valley
Mert Hemingway
Seattle
The
Uniformity Lacking In Irrigation Across West Side Farms
S C Jayne of Spokane reports wide variation in irrigation practices from pruning to spraying, noting no standard method for irrigation, and rare pre May 1 or post Sept irrigation, as Congdon ditch work sparks a move toward permanent canal systems on the West Side with trials at Centralia Olympia and Tacoma.
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Jayne
Centralia
New Olympia
Tacoma
Yakima Reservation irrigation project planned with federal support
Plans to irrigate the Yakima Indian Reservation and carry out the Wapato project have been perfected in Washington with Interior Secretary Fisher. A bill will be introduced to authorize the work and appropriate funds. J W Martin, drainage engineer, is in Washington drafting terms for tribal water rights on the Yakima River. Englehart notes opposition from the reclamation service but says Fisher will push the Indian department to proceed with support from Senators Jones and Poindexter.
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Ima
J. W. Martin
Washington
Indian Department
Maglehart
Reclamation Service
Interior Fisher
Englehart
Senator Jones
Poindexter
Bloods threaten Boone and surrounding country in outburst
In Boone Louisiana threats surface after a conflict involving the Les Moines five. Authorities report a bridge incident over the city as tensions flare and the region braces for possible violence.
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Boone
Bloods
Les
Ex Ambassador Griscom Seriously Ill After Operation
Philadelphia April 8 Lloyd C Griscom ex American ambassador to Italy is in critical condition at Bryn Mawr hospital after an operation for acute stomach trouble He was born in Riverton New Jersey on November 4 1872 and has had a long distinguished diplomatic career He is a close friend of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt A year ago he resigned as chairman of the Republican county committee of New York due to ill health
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Philadelphia
Lloyd C. Griscom
Italy
Riverton, N. J
Thomas I P. Bayard
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican County Committee of
New York
Bryan Planning to Enter the Presidency Race
Washington dispatch reports supporters of Speaker Clark and Representative Underwood fear persistent rumors that William Jennings Bryan intends to enter the race for the presidency. They compare his bid to Theodore Roosevelt's bid for party influence and await Nebraska primaries on April 19 to gauge delegation support. Bryan hints he would resign as a Baltimore convention delegate if Nebraska endorses Harmon, signaling a push for leadership.
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Washington, D. C
Clark
Underwood
Lita J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Nebraska
Tury
Underwood and Clark
Haitchcock
Harmon
Gey
Wall Street
More Police Sent to Yale and Lynton Strike District
Police reinforcement arrived in Vancouver to Yale and Lynton, boosting constables on the ground to stabilize the strike district. Authorities say the additional officers provide sufficient presence to control the situation tonight.
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Vancouver
Yale
Lynton
Previras
Arbor Day celebrated with school programs in North Yakima
North Yakima observes Arbor Day with elaborate in school programs held Thursday afternoon. Portia club funds outside speakers and presents each school a vine or shrub to plant. High School, Central, Barge, Lincoln, Columbian and other campuses host talks on trees weeds birds with assigned speakers.
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Portia Club
North Yakima District
North
Yakima
O. A. Fechter
G. R. Pike
Redman Central
F. A. Huntley
Ben Schmidt Barge
Ana Thomson
Newcomb
Lincoln
Alie Scndder
2. Wwlis, Jr
Virginia
Central
Barge
Columbia
Garfeld
Mckinley
Summit View
Fairview
State College
Pullman
Washington
Baseh
Arbor Day
Yakima Theatre Not Condemned Pending Wiring Upgrade
Yakima city commissioners will not condemn the Yakima theatre now. A proviso requires brand new electrical wiring per city inspector Bo Weissinger plans. After wiring passes inspection, the theater may continue in business under John Cort's direction.
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Cit
Yakima Theater
Bo Weissinger
John Cort
Homestead Designations Made in February
During February enlargements were designated totaling 223 320 acres for Idaho and Utah on geologic survey recommendations. Cancellations reduced 194 148 acres in the same states previously designated as enlarged homestead lands.
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Washington
Idaho
Utah
United States Geological Survey
Langford Defeats MeVey in Sydney Heavyweight Bout
American heavyweight Langford beat Sam MeVey of California in a tough 12 round fight before 15 000 spectators at a stadium in Sydney. The bout featured close honors until the final rounds when Langford reversed a previous defeat from December 26 and emerged the winner with a late surge.
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Sydney
Sam Langford
Sam MeVey
California
Langford
MeVey
Whee Langford
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R A
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Toppenish
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Bolin
Billy Minor
Price
Orman
Short
McKinney
G. Gallaher
Easton
J. O. Jayne
West Side Folk
Congdon
S. C. Jayne
Office of Experiment Stations
United States Department of Agriculture
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Congdon Ditch
Grandview
Brondie
Secretary of Interior
Congress
Mloods
Griscom
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Mr. Griscom
Hitchcock
Edmund H. Moore
Ohio
Wilson
Columbue
HW. M. Gilbert
Alice Hodge
Garfield
Arthur Judges
J. F. Moore
McWinley
A. «. Winkinson
T. L. Johnson
A. J. Spliwn
Byron Chittin Pairview
Misa Mary Remy
Wim
Worthington
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