Republican Party Maintains Unity Amid Progressive Pressure
The Herald notes Gov Hadley will stay with the Republican Party and not form a third party. Deneen of Illinois and Sen La Follette of Wisconsin express similar restraint, arguing reform within the party offers the best path. The piece suggests progressives may reconsider and warns against third-party split.
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Associated Press
Hadley
Republican Party
Bolt
Deneen
Ilinois
la Follette
Wisconsin
Chicago
Republican Organization
Ican
Roosevelt’s Fight Shapes Public Conscience Against Wealth
The piece lauds Roosevelt for awakening the public to dangers of predatory wealth and political corruption. It credits his leadership with rallying against trusts and fraud, and notes his return to politics amid ongoing battles over government influence and representation.
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Roosevelt
United States
Government by the people drives party realignment in politics
The text argues that government by the people will dominate national organization as citizens reclaim political rights. It notes leaders split into two camps: preserve the party or form a new progressive party appealing directly to the public. The launch depends on rising public sentiment.
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Republican Party
Progressive
Roosevelt
Missouri
Idaho
Kansas
Illinois
Renomination of President Taft Ahead of Baltimore Convention
The article argues Taft’s renomination was the inevitable outcome, led by insiders, to avoid weakening the party. It notes the progressive movement remains strong in key states and could influence future council decisions. The piece stresses the Baltimore gathering will shape whether Democrats risk self-sabotage and whether Taft can win re election.
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Taft
Republican Party
Phily
Chicago
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Baltimore
Roosevelt's Third Party Movement Central to Chicago Campaign
The article reports Roosevelt's declaration to head a third party as the Chicago campaign info unfolds. It notes resistance from key leaders like Governors Hadley Deneen Brubbs and Senator Borah who refuse to bolt from the GOP, signaling potential collapse of the movement without them.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Hadley
Borah
Deneen
Brubbs
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt supporters face party divisions across states
The piece argues that key regional leaders control state party machinery and fear a new third party. It notes Roosevelt’s caution about a spontaneous demand from voters and suggests leaders must choose between aligning with progressives or forming county level parties, risking a split vote against Democrats.
Impeachment Forecast for Judge Archbald and Baltimore Conventions
The article discusses the anticipated impeachment trial of Judge Archbald of the commerce court amid calls to recall judges. It notes conditions for conviction, potential public sentiment influence, and compares political tensions at the Baltimore convention with Democratic and Republican dynamics. It mentions Mr Bryan and Justice Hughes as prominent figures shaping the party's fortunes.
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Archbald
Commerce Court
Baltimore
Bryan
Third Party Demand Faces Need for Backers
The text argues a demand for a third party and notes the need for a benefactor to provide a million dollars to fund the effort. It suggests leaders allied with the new party may reconsider when confronted with the opportunity to reflect.
Democrats in Baltimore Seek Unity Candidate
The article notes Chicago tensions behind the Mexican Revolution, but focuses on Baltimore where Democrats choose a candidate to unite warring factions and defeat the Republican nominee. A newly bought sombrero mentioned in Chicago is described as not getting into the ring.
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Baltimore
Wenatchee Sewer Work halted by contractor action
Police under council direction ordered Contractor Schmidt and his crew off sewer site. Engineer Redman believes the system can be finished for less money than on hand. Various local notices report births in Wenatchee and celebrations planned on the Fort reservation for Independence Day with a parade and barbecue.
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Council
Schmidt
Redman
Public officials press for urge on government economy
Washington reports senators and representatives probe government spending to curb waste and mimic private sector efficiency. Observations cite high rents and costly office spaces including eight thousand dollar annual rents and six dollar per bath in senate offices.
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John Sharp Williams
Senate
Williams
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
District of Columbia
Gallinger
Crooked Races Lead Judge to Null Bets in Hlensburg
Dr. Hare acting as judge in Hlensburg last Saturday declared all bets and pools off and sent the gate receipts to Seattle fire sufferers amid numerous complaints of fish-trap law violations and fishing ruin in streams.
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Hlensburg
Dr. Hare
Seattle
Surprising Inquiries Signal Radical Gov Reform Debates
The article suggests many inquiries under way could lead to unexpected outcomes and major reforms. It hints at introducing government methods and systems aimed at emulating private sector success in public administration.
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Williams
Editorial calls to restore Indian names for peaks Mount Rainier Mount Baker and Mount Hood
The Westerner May issue in Seattle argues against renaming Mount Rainier as Mount Tacoma and reverts to restoring tribal names. It urges retaining Indian names for peaks and cities and apologizing by restoring Mount Baker and Mount Hood to their original titles.
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Mount Rainier
Mount Tacoma
Mount Baker
Mount Hood
Westerner
Seattle
America
Jim Hill
West
Mount Tahoma
Tacoma
Foley Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Cough Relief
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound contains no opiates or habit forming drugs and praises its healing throat chest and lung benefits. A testimonial from H L Blomquist Esdaile Wis says his wife prefers Foley's cure. Also notes sale at North Yakima Drug Store. In unrelated court notice Judge Gilbert asks Judge Rudkin to hold Seattle sessions while charges against Judge Hanford are settled with a hearing slated to begin next Wednesday.
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Foley
H. L. Blomquist
Esdaile
Wis
North Yakima
Rudkin
Hanford
Portland
Seattle
William B. Gilbert
Spokane
United States District Court
Gilbert
Real Estate Dealer Reports Canada Immigration Peak
Spokane reports C. E. Wood of Soap Lake claims immigration to Canada has crest, noting two weeks of sales totaling 620 acres of Central Washington agricultural and fruit lands to buyers from Saskatoon and Saskatchewan, with negotiations for more to Calgary and Edmonton buyers.
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Spokane
Canada
C. E. Wood
Soap Lake
Coeur d'Alene
Washington
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Edmonton
Cattle Shipment from Utah Reaches Wiley City and North Yakima
A train carrying 900 cattle arrives split between Wiley Brothers and local stockyards. Twelve carloads of cows travel from Huntington Ore to North Yakima and Wiley City, with 13 carloads of steers to be unloaded locally. Cattle arrive in good condition after a 28 hour trip, the first large influx via the O W R N route to this valley. Cowboys and railroad crews prepare for the livestock work.
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North Yakima
Utah
Wiley Brothers
Wiley City
James Wiley
Huntington
Ore
Wiley
Strike on dam bears White Salmon lagging
At White Salmon Washington June 24 I W W strikes at the Northwestern Electric dam site on the White Salmon river appear to fall behind. Some older workers returned to duty. Deputies in rigs and an automobile escorted incoming laborers at night. Stone Webster contractors refuse wage increases and deny food condition allegations. A few strikers reside in Burkett building and receive occasional rations. The company will readmit workers except agitators as manpower expands by hundred this week. Northwestern Company expects power and light by New Year from Portland council franchise.
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White Salmon
Wash
Northwestern Electric Company
White Salmon River
Stone & Webster
Burkett
Northwestern Company
Portland
New York Produce News Faces Yakima Valley Data Protest
Secretary C G Ware receives a reply from the New York Produce News regarding errors about Yakima valley crop figures. The letter credits local Commercial clubs and growers unions for reliable data and urges eastern papers to publish accurate data to avoid future mistakes.
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New York
Yakima Valley
C. G. Ware
Calico Shrinks Noted In Washing and Cutting Allowances
A notice describes unbleached calico that shrinks considerably when washed. It advises allowing an extra inch per yard during cutting to compensate for the shrinkage.
Chicago result suits Bourbons and Harman camp claims
Democratic leaders in Baltimore react to Taft Roosevelt Chicago GOP moves. They see no shift to Wilson and expect Harmon to secure the nomination by the fourth ballot, with Ohio pivotal to a November win. Roosevelt may draw votes from radicals but cannot damage the Democrats.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vardamian
Mississippi
Taft
Gore
Oklahoma
Wilson
Harmon
Nichols
Ohio
Masonic Elevator Handles Over A Thousand Passengers Daily
The Masonic Temple elevator averages more than 1,000 riders per day in both directions. Chief engineer Harold Peterson and assistant Luther Delker tallied a week of trips using a small automatic counter mounted near the driver. Daily totals ranged from 323 to 1,362 with an overall weekly average just above 15 hours of service per day.
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Masonic Temple
Harold Peterson
Luther Delker
Masonic Temple Building Association
Delay paving on North First street postponed again
The North First street paving matter is pushed back for another week to allow public input. City commissioners call a meeting Friday night in the farmer's room at the courthouse and require every property owner on the street to attend. The issue will be finally settled at the Monday July 1 commission meeting.
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North First
Court House
Youngest Telegraph Operator Aids Has ton Line
Kittitas county claims the youngest telegraph operator in the United States in Mildred Pearl Mathews seven year old daughter of postal lineman T. J. Mathews. Stationed on the Haston wire between Ellensburg and Seattle she handles messages when her father is in the mountains. Operators report she learns quickly and is becoming adept though messages are sent slowly.
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Kittitas County
United States
Mildred Pearl Mathews
T. J. Mathews
Haston
Ellensburg
Seattle
Cascade Mountains
Matthews
Easton
G Brin § Ane
Mathews
Lalonia
Spokane
A La Carte Meaning Quizzed by a Young Hopeful
A young hopeful asks what dining a la carte means and the father, unsure, responds by explaining it is eating in a lunch wagon. The Toronto World headlines the exchange in a playful, incidentally instructive tone.
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Toronto
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