Titanic Wireless Hearings End in New York Stage
Senate inquiry into the Titanic disaster closes its New York session with Harold Bride the surviving wireless operator testifying to the final moments aboard the ship. The hearing will resume in Washington as J. Bruce Ismay and other White Star officers face questioning. Bride recounts delays in responding to ice warnings from the Californian and Captain Smith’s last moments.
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New York
Senate
Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
P. A. S. Franklin
White Star
Harold
Bride
Smith
H. T. Cottam
Cottam
Carpathia
Frankfurt
Phillips
Senator Smith
Titanic
Californian
Baltic
Chinese Tong War Opens in Stockton Two Die
In Stockton California on April 20 a failure to pay a $600 gambling debt sparked a gun battle between Suey Sing and Bing Kong factions. Two Chinese men were killed and several wounded as rifles and revolvers were used. Police arrived after the clash and broke locks on Chinese businesses. two arrests were reported.
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Stockton
Cal
Suey Sing Company
Bing Kong Company
Tong War Is Renewed in Fresno Chinatown Killing
Fresno, April 20. Lee Hong a Chinese merchant and Suey Sing tong member was killed this afternoon in his Chinatown store by two unidentified men who are under arrest.
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Fresno
Cal
Lee Hong
Chinatown
Flot Fight in Frisco Flares Across Cities
Violent clashes erupt in San Francisco, Stockton, and Fresno as Bing Kong and Sing Suey tongs clash. In San Francisco at a Chinese Methodist church site, a pitched battle leaves multiple shooters and three wounded, including Yee Look and Chin Sing, with one victim dying as Hig as Bassin escapes.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Bing Kong
Stockton
Fresno
Yee Look
Bing Tong
Chin Sing
Hig As- Bassin
Controller Bay filings canceled as land claims rejected
Juneau land office notified Frank F. Davis Arnold Scheurer and James J. Ryan that their filings of soldier ship on Controller Bay Alaska shore lands were rejected for non compliance with the law. The 1911 filing followed rumors of a waterfront deal tied to Taft Ballinger and a Guggenheim Morgan syndicate in a long contested case. The latest action is expected to close the episode.
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Juneau
Taft
Richard Ryan
Guggenheim-Morgan Syndicate
Ryan
Ballinger
Charley Taft
Congressional Committee
Land Office
Roosevelt Leads Oregon in Primary Returns Amid Unclear Senate Count
Oregon primary results show Roosevelt leading Taft by about 7000 and La Follette by 5000 with Ben Selling ahead of Bourne by at least 5000. Wilson appears to lead for president on the Democratic ticket and Harry Lane favored for senator, though Democratic totals are not yet estimated. Returns cover most Multnomah County and six counties with broader state sampling.
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Portland
Oregon
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
la Follette
Ben Selling
Jonathan Bourne
Multnomah
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Lane
Congressional candidates for congress state results
In the first district M Hawley, Republican and incumbent, faced no Republican opposition and no Democratic names appeared on the ballot. In the second district N J Sinnott won the Republican nomination over W R Ellis, with James H Graham likely the Democratic nominee over Claud Covey. In the third district Multnomah County A W Lafferty defeated A A Gantenbein for the Republican nomination, while M G Munily had no Democratic opposition.
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Congress
M. (. Hawley
N. J. Sinnott
W. R. Ellis
James H. Graham
Claud, Covey
Multnomah County
Parade Boosts Land Value as Coffin Raises Orchard Price
Arthur Coffin, Bloom festival parade observer, raised his ten acre Fruitvale orchard price from 9000 to 12000 after seeing the crowds and hearing reports of the parade. Midland Engineering’s Richard Hayden notes 161 autos and 2660 participants in the procession. The Zillah exhibit impressed onlookers with a gold and cup prize winning display. The Mouse order showcased parade regalia and banners, surprising many observers.
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Arthur Coffin
Fruitvale
Coffin
Pasadena
Richard H. Hayden
Midland Engineering Company
Masonic Temple
Zillah
Rowland
New York
Heyburn Quits Active Senate Work Over Ill Health
Senator Heyburn of Idaho has given up active work in the senate due to ill health. He is at his mother's home in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Colleagues express concern and say he may not resume active duties during the remainder of the session.
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Senator Heyburn
Washington
Heyburn
Idaho
Senate
Bucks County
Hot Fight for More Members at Commercial Club Drive
Four hundred new members will be added to the Commercial club if 100 boosters succeed this week. The drive runs from Tuesday to week’s end, growing the roll from 500 to 900. The club, newly located with fine furnishings, hosts gatherings of top state thinkers and plans an open-air banquet to conclude the campaign.
Ellensburg Man Loses $6 000 Home in Blaze
A fire in Ellensburg destroyed H. F. Blair’s ranch house valued at about 6000 with 2000 insurance on the structure and 1500 on furniture. F. A. Stocking and his son Bernard raised alarms, neighbors saved the outbuildings, Mrs Blair was moved to town, and the blaze drew a large crowd.
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Ellensburg
the Herald
H. F. Blair
Carroll & Blair
F. A. Stocking
Stocking
Bernard
Jaey
Blair
Bal l aine Announces Run for Congress from Washington
Seattle April 20 John E B Balla ine proprietor of Seward Alaska Gateway organizer of the Alaska Central Railway and former adjutant general of Washington announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for congressman at large. He pushes a platform favoring help to Alaska and a government built owned and operated railroad system.
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Seattle
John EB. Ballaine
Seward
Alaska Gateway
Alaska Central Railway
Washington
Alaska
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Quick Heal
An old advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a quick healer for pimples boils scratches sprains burns and more. It claims benefits for boys and girls and urges readers to keep a tin on hand at Red Cross Pharmacy priced at 25 cents. The copy ends with a Stevenson quoted plea for courage amidst ruin.
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Red Cross Pharmacy
Hoquiam Editor Attacks Socialists and IWW Leaders
Hoquiam newspaper man Albert Johnson, seeking a large congressional nomination, denounces socialism and the IWW in public talks. He cites Berger calls for revolution, notes socialist candidates, and predicts a national backlash and rising patriotism amid library and political debates.
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Albert Johnson
Hoquiam
State Progress and Prosperity Committee
Johnson
LW. W
TW. W
1. W. OW
Marx
Spargo
Berger
United States
Socialist Party
Maley
Everett
Grays Harbor
Taft Likely to Send Warship to Mexican West Coast
President Taft may dispatch a warship to the west coast of Mexico to evacuate Americans isolated in Sinaloa and other nearby states amid unrest. The State Department said the move is probable given rising anxiety among U S nationals in the disturbed districts.
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Washington
Taft
Mexico
Sinalow
State Department
California Wins Track Meet Over Stanford in Close Duel
In front of about 1000 spectators on April 20 at Stanford University, California defeated Stanford 805.21 to 4116.21 in the 19th annual track meet. Stanford won four of fourteen first places while California earned the majority of firsts seconds and thirds, with both schools lowering multiple records.
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Stanforld
Cal
University of California
Stanford
Cardinals
California
Telegram names succession at Fort Russell
A war department telegram forwarded to Fort Russell in Cheyenne says Senior Brigadier General Frederick Ronston would replace the late Major General Frederick I Grant. It also states Brigadier General Clarence Ro Edwards, head of the insular bureau, would succeed Funston as brigadier general of the line.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
War Department
Washington
Fort Sb. A. Russell
Frederick Ronston
Frederick I. Grant
Clarence Ro Edwards
Insular Bureau
Funston
Voters in Springdale District Oppose Current Officeholders
About two hundred residents at a Springdale precinct meeting denounced current county officials and deputies. They urged no re-election and pledged not to appoint any current deputies, while calling for radical road reforms and the ditching of existing county machinery. A five member committee was designated to study county finances and farm taxation in North Yakima. They oppose the bonding plan for highways, favoring practical rural roadways.
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Springdale
North
Yakima
Upo
Foley Kidney Pills Praise From Helena Reader
M. P. Boardman of Helena Montana reports improved health at age almost 79 after trying Foley Kidney Pills. He states he spent hundreds on medicines but gained more benefit from the pills than all others and offers further details on request through North Yakima Drug Store.
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M. PD. Boardman
W. Main At
Helena, Mont
Troley
North Yakima Drug Store
Pomona 3 Acreage to Be Irrigated Under Seattle Financing
The Pomona Heights Irrigation project moves toward completion this summer with Pearson Construction Co of Seattle financing and handling construction. The plan adds about 5000 acres to cultivated land tributary to Pomona. A government water storage right is on file, and Pomona Canal Co officials expect work to start within 30 days and finish in five months, seeking moral support from local stockholders.
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Pomona Heights
Pearson Construction Company
Seattle
Pomona
Yakima Canal Company
Binanciers Attle
Wash
Yakima Canal Co
Pearson Construction CO
George FB. Cole
S. Duncan
Charles Bbryant
Pomona Canal Company
Yakima
Ralph Williamson
Iow
Hinds
Visitors praise Yakima during holiday festival parade
Visitors from Seattle and Tacoma praised Yakima’s Blossom Festival parade for its varied features, combining the festival with Mardi Gras and regional roundups. Local business leaders showcased wealth behind displays while schoolchildren impressed crowds. praises came from Albert Johnson of the Illoquiam Washingtonian and Durham of Spokane.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Cheyenne
Pendleton
Albert Johnson
Llloquiam Washingtonian
Durham
Spokane
California
Northwestern Development League to unite states for Seattle congress
Lloyd W. McDowell of North Bank railroad outlines a six state push to publicize Northwest development at the Seattle congress in June. The plan includes a nationwide exposition drive, displays from Minneapolis, and a Panama-Pacific year outreach with governors naming delegates. The event aims to attract national speakers and boost regional growth.
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Northwestern Development League
Seattle
Yakima Valley
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Minnesota
Dakotas
Lloyd W. McDowell
Portland
North Bank Railroad
North Yakima
May
Herald
Commercil Club
League
North- West
Northwest
Mr. McDowell
Walter Fisher
Interior
James J. Hill
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Pacific
Will al Campbell
Northwestern States
East
Middle West
Minneapolis
Yakima
Washingto
San Francisco
American Northwest
Hay
West
Watch for Worms Warns Mothers and Remedy Ad
A prudent mother watches for worm symptoms such as paleness and peevishness. The ad promotes WHITE'S CREAM VIERMI FUGEE as an effective remedy, with a few doses ending the worms and restoring the child’s health. Price 2½d per bottle. Sold by DBD, H Fry, and C W Camp at the corner of 3rd and Yakima avenues.
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DBD
Fixing Attention on Beauty and Good
A reflective line urges focusing on the beautiful and good while dwelling less on evil and falsehood, expressing a lifelong conviction about wisdom and perspective.
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Controller Bay
Bourne
Lafferty
Neysurn
Ballaine
Pormer
Stevenson
Rogers
I W. W
Mr. Johnson
Ln W. W
Vincent St. John
Haywood
Maj. Gen
Grant
General Funston
Lower Valley
Saimones
Skonewell Mill & Lumber
Pomona 3
Tan
Yoakinnut
Ceuil
Oliver Typewriter
Lee
John S. Wert
Herald Building
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