Haywood Acquitted in Boise Murder Conspiracy Trial
William D. Haywood, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, is found not guilty on conspiracy to murder ex Governor Frank Steunenberg after a jury deliberation from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. Judge Wood ordered discharge of the jury and defendant for the term. No spectators were present aside from Haywood and newsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Boise
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Haywood
Verdict Brings Stoic Joy as Jury Acquits Haywood
After the clerk reads the verdict, a broad smile breaks on his face and attorneys shake hands. Haywood thanks jurors as he leaves the box. tears appear on his cheeks. The jury, after long deliberation, returns 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction. Moyer is free on bail. Pettibone’s trial is scheduled for October 1.
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Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Warehouse Charge Sparks Farmers' Battle Over Storage Rates
Farmers in Washington prepare to challenge the warehouse trust after a rate hike from 50 to 75 cents per ton. David Taylor of Independent Warehouse confirms existing 50 cent pricing through July 1. Pacific Coast Elevator and Paget Sound Warehouse report no notice of raises. Wheat raisers vow to store on platforms at their own expense rather than pay higher charges, aiming to prove illegal antitrust actions by grain buyers.
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Athena
David Taylor
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Paget Sound Warehouse Company
State of Washington
Warehouse Trust
Grau
Jim Hill Mustard Invades Farms Threatening Crops
The Courier-Press warns that Jim Hill mustard is spreading across fields and along rail rights of way. It grows two to four feet tall, clogs headers, and resists harvest, risking costly losses unless coordinated eradication by farmers, road supervisors, and rail companies is enforced promptly.
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Jim Hill
Courier-Press
Dayton
Wash
Great Northern
Normal Schools Elective Curriculum Expanded at Weston Norwil
The Weston Nor wil Normal School announces a broader four year program with pedagogy taught all four years. New electives include stenography typewriting Latin German chemistry economics sociology and more, plus detailed semester-by-semester course listings and pedagogy emphasis. A local note asks for Henry Hoeschel whereabouts and mentions a telegram at La Grande land office and a message signed by Leo Holfman.
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Weston Norwil
Henry Hoeschel
Thin County
la Grande
Sudden Death Proves Fatal for Milton Purveyor
Charles L. Swain, a well known purveyor of Milton, died suddenly in Pendleton on Monday from heart failure. He felt the initial attack while walking, entered a drug store seeking relief, but suffered a second attack and passed away before doctors could reach him.
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Charles L. Swain
Milton
Pendleton
Bin
Combines at Echo Harvest Near Peak In Echo Country
Harvesting reaches its height in Echo country as many farms gather crops. The scene is bustling with activity as laborers and families prepare equipment for the peak season, signaling strong agricultural conditions.
Harvest Conditions Reported as Bines, Alfalfa Harvest Continues
Bines are at work and many good yields are reported with grain ranging from 20 to 40 bushels per acre. The second crop of alfalfa is being cut. Shortages of help hinder work, and without the widespread use of combines growers would face labor shortages.
Death of Mrs Rollo Brown in Springfield Iowa
Mrs Rollo Brown wife of Athena baseball player Rollo Brown died at her mother’s home in Springfield Iowa on July 19 after a three day attack of appendicitis. She leaves her husband a small child and is a sister of Frank Willard. Athena friends express sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Mra. Rollo Brown
Athena
Springfeld
Iowa
Mra. Brown
Frank Willard
Httle
Special O R N Train Reopens Walla Walla Run
The Oromo O R N passenger special between Walla Walla and Pendleton resumes August 1 and runs until about January. It leaves Walla Walla at 8:30 am arriving Athena Pendleton 10:30 am. In return it departs Pendleton 4:50 pm arriving Athens 5:25 pm and Walla Walla 6:50 pm. The service, begun to relieve harvest season delays on the mixed train, aims to ease local travel westward from Pendleton and simplify access to main line trains.
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Walla Walla
Walla Wa
Athena
Pendleton
O'Alook
Athens
Moat Oregonian
Railroad Commission
J. P. O'Brien
Pendeton
Holt Disappears From Walla Walla After Spokane Trip
Charles Holt, a longtime pharmacist formerly employed in the city, left his Walla Walla home on January 27 saying he would be gone two or three days for business in Spokane. Since then no word has come, he has a wife and two young children aged about six, and friends describe the marriage as friendly. The disappearance is baffling to all who know him.
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Charles Holt
Walla Walla
Spokane
Holt
Lumber Haulage Through Weston Boosts Local Industry
Weston leader notes frequent passes of lumber trucks from Blue Mountain saw mill to Athena and Adame where strong demand exists for damper lumber. Much of the output supplies warehouse repairs and building, while the fruit box factory at the sawmill operates successfully with a growing market for boxes.
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Weston
Blue Mountain
Athena Snd Adame
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Manasse
Free Man
Davis-Kaser CO
Alder St. Walla Walla, Wash
Dell Brothers
Oregon
Eastern
Oregon State Normal School
U. S
Henry Hoeschen
Mra. R. T. Brown
Deering
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