Defendants Testimony Talk Hangs Over Butte Creek Fraud Case
Jan. 15 In Judge Hunt's court Francis J. He pera reveals five indicted in Butte Creek land frauds. Only Hall and Mays would be tried now amid rumors of deals with Heney and three other defendants who may testify against Hall and Mays. Jury selection proceeds with five seated by noon: Freerkson Linn, Fuqua Clackamas, Sunderland Multnomah, Fry Linn, Miles Lane.
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Francis J. Hepera
Hall
Mayssien
Heney
Alfred Freerkson
Linn County
Dallas Man Died After Brief Illness Like Bryan
Charles K. Wolf of Dallas known as a double for William J. Bryan died of heart disease at his home after a brief illness. His striking likeness led to frequent mistaken identity and even short speeches. He had drawn attention for his Bryan impersonations, notably at the Elks national meeting in Philadelphia last July. The University of Washington plans a photography course.
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Dallas
Tex
Charles K. Wolf
William J. Bryan
Wolf
Bryan
Nebraska Statesman
Meeting of Elks
Philadelphia
Four Morgues Full of Bead in Stricken Town
Boyertown on January 15 reports four improvised morgues opened to hold 162 bodies from Monday night's theatre disaster. Many victims cannot be recognized. forty teams remain unclaimed at the stables as townsmen and visitors witnessed the play Scot tish Reformation. The coroner vows a full inquiry into the holocaust.
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Boyerton
Young Banker Robbed and Slain in New York
New York report states a young banker was robbed and slain amid a city crime wave. Authorities have few leads as investigators probe the early morning incident and review nearby banking district surveillance for clues. Detectives said the victim, identified as Frank Nun, was found fatally wounded in a late night robbers’ attempt. Additional details are expected as inquiries continue.
Wealthy banker found stabbed after leaving Ardsley
Police report indicates ner, a rich young banker, was found dead beside his wagon after a fierce struggle. He carried a large sum of money and a watch. Authorities believe he was waylaid by the same gang that killed a young insurance agent near Elmsford two weeks earlier and robbed multiple Westchester post offices.
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Ner
Ardsley
Elmsford
Westchester County
Cortelyou Considered As Knickerbocker Chief Director
New York officials overseeing the Knickerbocker Trust Company reorganization are weighing several candidates for a new directing chief. Secretary Cortelyou is among the names under consideration.
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New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Cortelyou
Japanese Cabinet Official Resigns From Post
Tokio reports Nakashoji, vice minister of communication, resigned today amid realignment within the cabinet. The move comes as part of a broader reshuffle affecting key government posts.
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Tokio
Nakashoji
Chicago Wheat Market Report and Umatilla Prohibition Push
Chicago wheat prices for May at 1.03 and July 0.984 with September at 0.95. An effort will be made to secure county prohibition in Umatilla County this year via the local option law.
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Chicago
Umatilla County
Vane Sees Meee Eee Ee Eee Eee
Eerie fragment from a historic page notes a vane sighting with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a short item or column reference, but specifics are unrecoverable from the garbled text.
Brooks Held in Kansas City Hammer Murder of Employer
Kansas City January 15 Claude Brooks 4 negro arrested at Carrollton Missouri charged with murdering Sidney Herndon found dead in his apartments Brooks formerly worked for Herndon a member of a wealthy household and prominent in the city
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Kansas City
Claude Brooks
Carrollton
Sidney Herndon
Brooks
Herndon
Texas man confessed to murder and robbery for $150
A Texas man admitted killing Herndon and robbing his body of $150. He struck from behind with a hammer, crushing the skull, after being seen in the building before and after the crime.
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Texas
Brooks
Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Ballot in Kentucky Senate Holds Beckham Vote Tiebreaker
In Frankfort on January 15 the joint session ballot for United States senator produced no result. Beckham a Democrat had 66 votes to Bradley a Republican 64 with 5 scattering and two absent. Beckham trails by three votes for a majority.
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Frankfort
United States
Beckham
Bradley
Scattering
National Woolgrowers Attack Land Policy Debate
Helena Jan 16 The national administration policy on public lands drew renewed fire at the National Woolgrowers Association convention. Senator Thomas H Carter of Montana acted as spokesman via intermediary since he could not attend. Governor Bryant B Brook of Wyoming also spoke, opposing Burkett D1 and advocating the rule of law over department rules.
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Helena
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Thomas HW. Carter
Montana
Bryant B. Brook
Wyoming
Cortelyou Refutes Resignation Rumor At Treasury
Secretary Cortelyou denies reports he will resign his cabinet post and calls the tale unfounded. He states no quarrel with the president or cabinet and plans to continue as secretary of the treasury. He also dismisses talk of a Knickerbocker Trust presidency and a meeting with J P Morgan as false.
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Washington
Cortelyou
White House
Secrrtary
New York
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Educated Indian Dies at Tacoma
Tacoma January 15 David Brewer aged 44 died in a local hospital He was a half breed of the Puyallup tribe and a Forest Grove Indian school graduate He married a native of Alaska For twenty five years he taught and disciplined at the Chemawa Oregon Indian school He leaves a widow five sons and two daughters all well educated
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Tacoma
David Brewer
Forest Grove
Alaska
Chemawa
University to host annual football game in Moscow
Jan 13 plans outline a two year contract to play in Moscow in October and in Eugene in 1909. Oregon Idaho game draws rising interest with potential 2000 spectators. Coach Middleton joins as key staff. three seniors Armatrotte In and Keyes depart. Leigh Savidge named captain and Paun Savidge manager for next season.
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Eugene
Portland
Moscow
Oregon
Idaho
Oregon I
wWort
Rf Tory
John R. Middleton
Armatrotte
Keyes
Leigh Savidge
Paun
Savidge
Eugene Commercial Club Seeks Post Office Funding Increase
The Eugene Commercial Club met January 14 1908 and unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to raise the post office building appropriation from 50000 to a higher amount as Eugene’s population and needs have grown since 1900 and 1905 census figures. The club notes the city’s rising population and building needs and asks senators and representatives to act.
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Eugene Commercial Club
Government Post Office
Eugene, Or
W. Fulton
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
W. C. Hawley
W. R. Ellis
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
D. C
Eugene
Oregon
United States
Lane County
Eugene Post Office figures show 1907 increases cited
A Eugene city notice states post stamps sales rose 13.6 percent in 1907 from 1906 to 20719.97 and December 1907 up 23 percent. Money orders issued and paid totaled 350452.57 for 1907. The document cites paved streets electric rail and manufacturing growth as factors shaping Eugene's continued expansion.
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Eugene
New Evidence Brings New Insights in Thaw Trial
New witnesses with no prior involvement testified on January 15 in the Thaw case. They described Thaw as eccentric and irrational before the Stanford White killing. Christop Bagean, steward at the New York White Club, recounted Thaw's plan on the tragedy day and offered amusing notes on whist games with prominent men.
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New York
Thaw
Stanford White
Christop Bagean
New York White Club
Jerome
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Mays
William Fuqua
Clackamas
Charles J. Sunderland
Multnomah County
R. W. Fry
Linn
Samuel W. Miles
The
University of Washington
Frank Nun
Clothing Department
Sacramento
Hart Shaffner
Marx
Hampton Bros
Cash
Eeeeeeee
Lonsdale Maslin
Ark’s
N. T
Yard
Vane
Bie
Berryman
Washington Star
George W. Perkins
J. Mercont Morgan
New York City
Bolters
Beckman
University
Congress
Postoppfich
James Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hyde
Paris
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