Convicted Senator Mitchell Receives Clemency Recommendation
Senator John H. Mitchell was found guilty on charges of accepting fees in a timber patent case. The jury, after seven and a half hours of deliberation, recommended clemency as part of the verdict. The judge will decide sentence after appeals, with potential for fine, imprisonment, or both.
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John H. Mitchell
Federal Court
Oregon
Portland Journal
Mitchell
Thurston
Senator Mitchell
A. Carey
Bennett
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de Haven
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United States Supreme Court
Senator to Hold Seat Despite Conviction
The United States senator will continue to hold office though rules of the state bar him from taking his seat while convicted. He will still draw a $5000 salary despite being unable to perform duties.
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United States
Post Office Rules Crack Down on Second Class Ad Inserts
Third Assistant Postmaster Madden issues an order to stop publishers using their papers as a vehicle for second class rate mail by printing ads on related sheets and attaching them as inserts. Publishers have until September 1 to discontinue or face fourth class charges. Postmasters are cautioned not to misapply the rule when papers vary in color or grade merely to enhance ads.
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Madden
Lewis and Clark Rates to Port land for Lewis and Clark fair
The 0 K N V announces from Athena to Portland rates for the Lewis and Clark fair. Individual tickets may be bought May 29 to October 15 with continuous passage both ways and a final return by October 31 1905 at 1 1 3 fare totaling 9 90. Party tickets for ten or more persons sell May 29 to October 15 at one fare per capita for round trip totaling 7 40. Children half fare. Inquiries to M W Smith O R N agent Athena.
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Athena
Portland
M. W. Smith
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