Republicans Unite to Plan Campaign Leadership Fight
In Washington on February 5, Republicans in Congress caucused to name the upcoming congressional campaign committee. Insurgent and regular factions expressed harmony, with McKinley of Illinois praised as chairman. Included are Burton L. French, A. W. Lafferty, and William La Follette among the new committee members.
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Washington
Congress
Cannon
House
Gallinger
Representative Woods
Iowa
McKinley
Illinois
Old Guard
Congressional Committee
Burton L. French
Idaho
A. W. Lafferty
Oregon
William la Follette
Leaders resolve terms of abdication in Sun meeting
Wu Ting Fang and Wang Chung Wei for republicans and Tang Shao Yi for Premier Yuan met President Sun here to discuss final abdication terms proposed by the Manchus. They reportedly agreed on modifications: the emperor keeps his title for life but not hereditary, with no political power, residence in the Beijing palace, and an annual pension of four million taels.
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Nanking
Wu Ting Fang
Wang Chung Wei
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan
Sun
Pekin
Increase in County Auditor Fees in January
The county auditor office reports January cash fees at 1533.25 dollars, up from 1361.70 dollars the previous year. This rise exceeds 12 percent, signaling a significant increase in departmental revenue for the month.
Playground Exhibit Planned for State Fair Education Focus
Dr. B J Kloeber president of the state fair commission announces a playground exhibit will be added to the fall state fair. He notes growing interest in educational displays at Pacific Northwest fairs and aims to rally wide participation and support for the initiative.
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Kloeber
Commission
8. J. Kloeber
State Fair Commission
Pacific Northwest
Walla Walla
AFL to Take First Steps to End Textile Strike
In Lawrence on February 5 the American Federation of Labor plans a meeting the next day to unite grievances from different worker classes into a single statement. The document aims to present it to mill agents and counter the rival Industrial Workers of the World, which currently leads the strike.
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Federation OF Labor
Lawrence
American Federation of Labor
Industrial Workers of the World
Central Labor Union
Federation
House Avoids Recording on Roosevelt Third Term
The U S House declined to affirm or oppose allowing a third term for Roosevelt. Democrat Slayden’s resolution was defeated after Republicans abstained and many Democrats avoided voting, signaling fear of Roosevelt as nominee. The measure was returned to the rules committee.
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Washington
House
Slayden
Roosevelt
Texas
Sims
Tennessee
Committee On Rules
Fire protection funds cut in House action
Gifford Pinchot telegram to Spokane Mayor Hindley reports the house committee trimmed over 1,000,000 from proposed fire fighting appropriations and seeks Western sentiment on the matter.
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Spokane
Gifford Pinchot
Hindley
House Committee
Murder Probe Darkens New York Bomb Death
Police investigate the explosion that killed Mrs Helen Taylor linking it to Charles M Dickinson who was with her when the blast occurred. Dickinson, scarred from a quarrel with Taylor, faced a coroner inquest as detectives probe notes and a threatening letter found among her effects.
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New York
Helen Taylor
Charles M. Dickinson
Dickinson
Colorado Democrats Set April 29 State Convention in Colorado Springs
The Democratic state central committee chose Colorado Springs for the state convention to name delegates to the Baltimore convention and set April 29 as the date. Pueblo primaries for the state ticket will be held August 6. Friends of Harmon controlled today’s meeting but no presidential candidate endorsement was made.
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Denver
Democratic State Central Committee
Colorado Springs
Baltimore
Pueblo
Friends of Harmon
Militia Increases Vigilance Amid Lawrence Riots
Lawrence Mass February riots push toward martial law as Colonel Sweetser takes practical charge of order while city officials execute policy. Twenty two infantry companies and two cavalry troops are deployed in six districts with a reserve at the armory. Sixteen companies and cavalry guard the north side of the Merrimac river, five companies on the south.
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Sweetser
Merrimac River
Spring Sensation in Lorimer Case Dominates Senate Hearing
Washington reports a heated Lorimer committee session as Milton Blumenberg testifies under oath that the Sheridan stenographic report was manufactured. He repeats notes were genuine but declines to detail other McGowan remarks as resolutions for contempt are considered.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Milton W
Blumenberg
J. E. Sheridan
Charles McGowan
Plumenberg
Sheridan
McGowan
Lockwood Found Ineligible for Local Trades Council Presidency
A message from Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, states Dean Lockwood is not eligible to hold the office of president of the local trades and labor council to which he was recently elected. A new election will likely be held this evening at the Central Trades and Labor meeting.
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Lockwood
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Dean Lockwood
Trades and Labour Council
Trades and Labor Meeting
Post Graduate Course in Europe Planned by Dr Paul Cooper
Dr Paul Cooper prepares to leave North Yakima around March 6 for Europe to pursue postgraduate courses in Italy Austria and England. He will study in multiple branches and expects to return about the first of next year. His practice will be left in care of Dr W L MetClure in Wie Nanda.
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Europe
Paul Cooper
North Yakima
Italy
Austin
England
Hottie
Wie
W. L. MetClure
May Unite To Get Proper Secretary
A. R. Weed proposes that the state fair commission and the Commercial club unite on a single secretary to attract a highly capable man. Some Commercial club members favor the idea while others resist tying the club to the state fair this year. The state fair commission supports uniting and aims to secure a top secretary, with broader debate expected before any action.
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A. RB. Weed
State Fair Commision
Commercial Club
State Fair Commission
Opin
Weed
Resson
Commission
Trouble brewing in Ghiruarua Juarez near El Paso
El Paso Feb 5 With loyal troopers mobilizing at Chihuahua and armed men allied to Emilio Vasques Gomez occupy key spots on the Mexico Northwestern railroad Juarez is practically unprotected Residents fear unrest and plan to organize for self protection saying fewer than 100 loyal troops remain in the city
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Juarez
Orozco Named Military Director for Chihuahua in Telegram
Telegram from Chihuahua states Pasqual Orozco Wil be appointed military director of Chihuahua if the retiring acting governor Aurellano Gonzales recommendation is heeded by the federal authority. The state government felt powerless to control the situation and Gonzales resignation prompted the suggestion. President Madero has not announced plans and while he trusts Orozco, Minister Calero does not share that confidence.
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Mexico
CIPY
Pasqual Orozco
State of
Chihuahua
Aurellano Gonailes
It. Ie
Gonzales
Madero
Orozco
Calero
Department of Foreign Relations
Grand Jury Resumes Work In McManigal Witness Case
Los Angeles county grand jury will resume investigations with Ortie McManigal as the principal witness. Indictments against union labor leaders are anticipated in connection with the McNamara case as jurors reopen hearings.
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Los Angeles
Birr
McNaimara
Ortie McManigal
Indianapolis
Saturda
Tidichineuls Mbiwrmine
Semana Ba Mirier
Murder Case in Granger: Insanity Defense and Confessions Questioned
Opening of superior court features defense claiming Jim Johnson, charged with the murder of William Lusby, suffered head injury in October 1910 and is not mentally fit. Defense counters that all prior confessions were coerced by Deputy Sheriff Henry Dekhraay. Indian witnesses testify as the trial continues.
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Superior Court
Ward
Jim Johnson
William R. Lusby
Go”. Shumate
Mr. Linsby
Tulee
Shumate
Granger
Henry Dekhraay
Toppenish
W. H. Shea
Petition to Place Mrs Wilson on Teachers' Committee Withdrawn
A local petition to add Mrs Wilson to the teachers' committee, replacing another member, has been withdrawn after a conference with Superintendent Sterling. The advisory committee's planned action was criticized for being unauthorized and unloyal, and President Watt of the board had the matter discussed.
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Watt
Sterling
Hazard Starvation Doctor Faces Jury Verdict Fallout
Mrs Linda Burfield Hazard, convicted Sunday of manslaughter in the Williamson case, is in nervous breakdown at Port Grenard jail. Her $10 000 appeal bond remains unpaid as sentences are awaited with expected action on Wednesday.
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Hfattle
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Claire Williamson
Sherif
Port Grenard
Apple Tree Census Reveals Yakima Valley Varieties
The Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association reports 118 responders, totaling 91 236 trees across 60 varieties. Winesap leads plantings with 82 828, followed by Jonathan 18 645 and Spitz tenberg 9 563, highlighting recent shifts in orchard popularity and yearly planting breakdowns.
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Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association
Spitzenberg
Yellow Newton
Winesap
Arkangas Black
Rome Beauty
Jonathan
Grimes Golden
Stayman Winesap
Hen Pxevie
Wagener
Delbedious
Pearmath
King David
Vanderpool
Wireless telegraphy among local boys sparks early experiments
About six local youths pursue wireless telegraphy. John W Greige built a station atop a South Pirst street building then moved to the corner of A and First Street North with improved gear. Associates Linn Rhodes Gilbert Curtis and Leval Simmons operate nearby stations. They claim receiving and sending messages up to fifteen miles and hope to reach the Sound country soon.
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John W Greige
Pirst Street
First Street
Linn Rhodes
Second Street
Gilbert Curtis
Nobetts
Leval Simmons
Hestnnut
City Dims Fine Cigarette Violation For Hume Pedie
Steve Frieman proprietor and David Hardy hotel cigar store employee fined $20 each by a local official for selling cigarettes. The action targeted a package found on the premises of the Selah hotel cigar store and poolroom amid inspection concerns.
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Steve Frieman
David Hardy
Selah Hotel
Jnethee
Pedie Heman
T Booting
Vaual
Wilthess
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Reir Ory
Cieare
Congressional Campaign Committee
Colorado
Democrats
Harmon
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Lorimer
Ghiruarua
Gomez
EL Paso
Loyal
Chi
Emilio Vasques
Orozce
Grand Jury
Johnson
Henry de Kraay
Mrs. Wilson
Fruit Growers’ Association
Yakima
Robbins
Asociation
Rome
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