Supreme Court reverses Williamson land fraud ruling
The supreme court overturns a federal Oregon decision in Williamson land fraud cases. It remands for a new trial citing improper jury instruction on contract claims before final proofs. The ruling weakens government prosecutions and boosts defense gains.
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Supreme Court
Federal Court of Oregon
Williamson
White
Harlan
Lewis
Colorado
Coal Land
Aupreme Court
van Gesner
Marion R. Bigge
Dr. Gesner
Multnomah County
Marion R. Bigga
Normal Attendance Rises at Fre Normal After Break
School reports higher attendance after a two week holiday recess. Administrators note a strong uptick versus the first semester and estimate total enrollment near five hundred.
Six Mill County Tax Levy Discussed in County Court Session
County court approves a six mill levy totaling about $252,489 for county and state needs. The levy funds include state taxes, general county expenses, school per capita taxes, roads and bridges, school library, and warrants interest, with a breakdown by shares for state and county, roads, and the library.
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Nny
Anya
General County
Installation and Banquet at Wild Horse Lodge No 74
Members of Wild Horse Lodge No 74 I O O F entertained families and guests for the annual installation of officers. A large social gathering followed an entertaining program and a banquet with 175 plates. Attorney B F Wilson gave the principal address on fellowship and history. Deputy District Grand Master M Miles presided with officers named.
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Wild Horse Lodge No. 74
F. Wilson
Milehard Kelly
Fred Koonts
Noble Grand
Walter Judy
View Grand
G. F. Wil
Passing Away of Mrs Charlotte Keebe and Local News
Mrs Charlotte Keebe of the county died at her daughter Koepke's home aged 71 from grippe. Funeral at Koepke residence next day conducted by Rev Blakney. Born January 7 1887 in German, she lived in Columbus Ohio and leaves a son Rev Schultz of California and daughters Mrs Koople and Mrs Haden. Also notes on Geer leaving Tribune, Plum and Schnabel appointments, and a marriage in Umatilla Oregon between Mrs Pauline Hurt and Rev John W McGee.
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Charlotte Keebe
Koepke
Ln Grippe
Blakney
Dieton
Romains Will Tetaker
Columbus
Obio
Mra
Keotoke
America
Ohio
Bho
Robults
Rev
Schultz
California
Koople
Pauline Hurt
Umatilla
Ore- Roy
John W. McGee
Walla Walla
Haring
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Barry
Emill
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Pendleton Tribune
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Congress
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Roosevelt
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Columbia River
United States
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ST. Nichols Hotel
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Prop
ST. Nichols
Janes
Dell Brothers
Coop Buxesro
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
J. Thorburn Ross
J. I. Borkhaert
Hill
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Pioneer Drug Store
Garfield
la Grande
Reclamation Service
Hermiston
Frank
Myera
Charlotte
Tribune
Tribune T. 1
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Plum
Schubel
Christian Schubel
Oregon City
United States District Attorney
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Schnabel
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Salem
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