Portland Murderer Jailed as Portland Man Shot
Oregon items report Gibbs the McDevitt murderer in Portland given life imprisonment while Thomas Powers of The Dalles is seriously wounded by Frank Clenom. Also shows tariffs, counterfeit bills, Pacific coast politics, and a range of local incidents and prosecutions across Oregon and Washington.
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Washington
Tonde Dee
Andrew M. Crawford
Oregon
Roseburg
A. L. Waterhouse
Portland
Hermany
Prairie City
Chant County
Van
Old Justice Woodward and the Vancouver Note
Reminiscence recalls 1850s Wasco County justice John D. Woodward directing a thief to Vancouver to pay a 200 fine, only to return him after learning Vancouver was military and the note for 200 funded costs. The tale ends with the note bearing interest and kept by Woodward. Also included are comic quips under Old Jones’ Philosophy about daily life and wit.
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Wascoounty
John D. Woodward
Locks
Vancouver
Woodward
Foggy New York Underscored by Whiteout Darkness
New York faced a severe fog that blanketed the city on December 20, causing blackout conditions and disrupted travel. Elevated trains ran late, Brooklyn Bridge entrances were blocked, and a collision near the Brooklyn terminus injured a train conductor and several passengers, with many women injured in the panic.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Died on Alba street laborer Thomas Kane
Thomas Kane a former Long Creek road laborer was found dead at a stable door in Alba around 9 pm Wednesday. A jury ruled heart disease caused by heavy drinking and exposure. no foul play found. Kane had no known relatives in the state and his burial will be handled by the county.
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Pendleton Tribune
Thomas Kane
Long Creek Road
Alba
Kane
Salt Lake Officials Arrests in City and County Fraud Case
Grand jury probes into disbursing funds and contracts uncovering arrests. Mayor Armstrong and nine others including Charles A. Smith Bishop George Ran ney and county officers face indictments for defrauding the city and county. All posted bonds and will be arraigned Saturday. Lisson reports Brazil minister Kay Barboza denies manifesto claims and defends continental policy in relation to Europe and Mexico.
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Saur Lars
Grand Jury
Armstrong
Todor Charles A. Smith
George Ranney
Jesse W. Tox
John ©. Cather
I. D. Young
Abram Cannon
Alonzo Young
Joshua Midgley
Stephen E Marka
W. ¥. Williams
United States Commission
Lisson
Kay Barboza
Viscount de Quera Preto
Brazil
Mexico
Tragedy at Public School as Candles Cause Fire
At Tilden Public School tonight during a Christmas cantata rehearsal about sixteen girls were playing with a candle wand when it ignited their costumes. Five girls escaped with burns, while Jennie Lancashire died and four others suffered serious but non fatal injuries. The blaze spread to the floor and was hard to control before firefighters quenched it.
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Dernorr
Tilden Puhlic Senial
Soni
Cine
Jennie Lancashire
Train holdup by four at Banga Station Texas
A westbound Santa Fe passenger train on the San Angelo branch was held at Banga Station 192 miles west. Four men forced guard All Wolf to surrender and killed brake man Penn. The robbers looted the express car and next coach, netting about 242 dollars before escaping. pursuit is underway.
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Truron
Tex
San Angelo
Santa Fe
Banga
All Wolf
Penn
Oklahoma City patrol ordered by telegraph command
A deputy marshal reports a chief deputy telegram demanding troops to patrol Oklahoma City tonight. No full explanation given as Colonel Snyder and U S troops command are sought. No additional details available on the dispatch.
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Oklahoma City
Kansan Orry
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Save
United States
Snyder
Adispatch Wis
Ok Mmiema
Substantial Premiums For Subscriptions Listed In Offer
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