Day Manslaughter Verdict In Sawyer Case
The James Sawyer case dominated the day as attorneys argued over murder in the first degree and manslaughter. After 13 ballots the jury returned a manslaughter verdict. sentence is scheduled for the following Monday, October 17. Also recounted is a local dog chase involving Joe the Scavenger and Jes the post office mystery, ending with Kemp and Koontz revealing the dog's whereabouts.
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Sawyer
James Sawyer
Phelps
W. ©. i. Pruitt
Col. Raley
Monee
Snow Storm in Alberta Report From Calgary Clipping
Calgary correspondent reports Alberta snowstorm effects on crops. Claims critics overstated drought fears, noting harvest damage mainly from labor needs and frost interaction rather to starve conditions. Weather spared widespread famine, with crops abundant this year despite beaten grain and required manual cutting in affected districts.
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H. J. Bell
Calgary
Alberta
Umatilla County
Howlers
Knockers’ Association
Grain Gown Snow Mantle and Medical Consultation
Doctors Heisley and Hoisington consulted on Mr. W. 8. Boel who has suffered from gastric disease. The prognosis improved, with attacks less frequent and intervals lengthened from weeks to months. A careful diet and treatment were recommended to restore strength.
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Hoisington
Dru
Hoistey
Must Live on Indian Lands Ruling Issued by Umatilla Agency
Indian Agent McFatridge announces future leases require tenants to prove they will reside on Indian lands before lease approval. Present lessees can delay residency until their contracts end. Special Investigator Davis backed the changes citing dissatisfaction with current practices. Funeral services held Sunday for Stella Clark at Weston with many friends in attendance. surviving husband J W Clark and a son eight years old.
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McFatridge
Umatilla
Davis
Stella Clark
Weston
Payne
J. W. Clark
Whitman Opens Football Season Against Spokane High
Whitman plays Spokane High School on Ankeny Field in the season opener on October 11. Spokane recently held the University of Idaho to a 0 0 tie on Idaho’s field, offering a basis to compare Idaho and Whitman. The Whitman student body hopes for a Northwest championship, with last year’s line returning except center Gilbreath and several capable new players. A five game schedule closes with the Thanksgiving game versus W S. The Idaho game will be in Moscow.
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Whitman
Spokane
Ankeny
University of Idaho
Idaho
Gilbreath
Walla Walla
W. 5
Moscow
Fire in Weston Jail Endangers Inmate Potie Kinnear
A Weston jail fire alarm drew a crowd after Potie Kinnear, jailed for drinking and disorderly conduct, allegedly set a broom blaze with matches. He yelled to attract attention, was pulled out by City Marshal Lavender and revived by two physicians. The jail suffered no structural damage.
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Weston
Hastile
Potie'’ Kinnear
Pasersby
Families from Lima settle in Milton amid growth push
Eighteen men women and children from Lima Ohio arrived in Milton a day or two ago and decided to locate permanently. Some had tickets to Tacoma but found Milton appealing and chose to stay. They praise Milton as well advertised by the Milton Commercial Club and plan to settle here.
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Severa
Lima
Ohio
Milton
Milton Dispatch
Tacoma
Milton Commercial Club
Death at Stanton warehouse shocks town
W and Allen, brother of Mrs Carmicheal, fell from a high sack pile while stacking wheat at the Stanton warehouse on the Northern Pacific. He died, possibly from heart failure or a stroke, and was taken to Helix for funeral services. He had worked here about two years, lost an arm, and left a sister, father, and other relatives. An operation was performed on W R Taylor in Walla Walla. an 8 inch incision yielded about a quart of fluid and tubes remained. George Horseman’s manslaughter sentence was delayed as a new trial motion is considered following a violent hazing incident involving Olph and others.
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W. & Allen
George Carmicheal
Stanton
Northern Pacific
Helix
Cigo
Carmicheul
Christian Church
Tusaday
Allen
Heppner
Kerr, Gifford Co
W. R. Taylor
Suther
Walla Walla
Sharp
Forger Works in Garden City
Three more bold forgeries were reported Saturday night in Garden City. A young man signing as W O Wooder and another named Arthur Wright passed checks totaling 162.75 to local merchants including de Motter Wheeler company Hanger Thompson firm and Schwabacher firm. The checks bore the name W O Smith ranch manager near Prescott. Descriptions of the forger are limited to a young man who has worked on nearby ranches for about three months. Sheriff Haviland has a complete description and expects an arrest soon based on related leads.
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W. O. Wooder
Arthur Wright
Walla Walla Union
de Motter. Wheeler Company
Hanger Thompson Firm
Schwabacher Firm
W. O Smith
Prescott
Schwabacher Company
Wright
Tally Ho Ia
Haviland
Hazers Defeated In Severe College Hazing Incident
At the state agricultural college in Corvallis a clash between freshmen and sophomores led to a knife attack during a planned hazing bee. Frenchman Robert Olpit of Prairie City Ore, a new undergraduate, endured threats and was assaulted as upperclassmen pursued a ducking by the fountain.
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State Agricultural College
Corvallis
Robert Olpit
Prairie City Ore
Olph
Grant County
College
Deer Menace Hits Ukiah Orchard Threatens Future Harvest
E V D Paul owner of a cherry orchard near Ukiah appeals to Gah commissioners after deer ruin 125 of 1000 trees. Deputies report conditions worse than stated. Warden Fairford says eleven deer spotted last Sunday and plans trapping. Paul warns of poison to protect crops and seeks relief. Meanwhile 10 year old O H Dakin of Milton suffers a serious horse accident breaking shoulder blade and chest injuries.
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E. V. D. Paul
Ukih
Gah
Paul
Fairford
H Dakin
Milton
Murderers walk free as ex sheriff suspects linger
Baker County records show no murder trail uncovered in the killing of ex-Sheriff Harvey K. Brown. Officials report heavy life insurance totaling 27000 across his policies, while Mrs. Brown notes the odds of foul play. A mix of ads and notices fill the page, from patent remedies to land leases and local fair mentions.
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Baker County
Harvey K. Brown
Baa
Saya
Baker City Herald
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Winchester
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Teachopees Pocket Book
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Conn
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Jes
Gibons
Hland
Kemp
Koontz
Gitn
Boyd
Dell Brothers
Coco
Oregon
Walla
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Stanton Station
Kelly
Skibbe
Weatherford
Hazers
Keiley
Garden City
Prairie City
Browns
Dunkarda
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Wash
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Doge
Pinoulos
Picnow Drug Score
Jackson Nelson
Pioneer Drug Store
Rioga Pais Lableta
Charles Norris
Lewiston Fair
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