Replevin Action Over Stolen Horse Listed
Sheriff Childers located the horse stolen from Mr. Kirtley in La Grande and driven to Weiser where a liveryman bought it for 50 dollars. The sheriff reported the find and a settlement offer was rejected prompting a replevin case to recover the animal. The thief is still at large and the horse remains with the innocent buyer awaiting legal resolution.
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M. H. Ree
Weiser
Dkdodley
Kirtley
Im la Grande
Aliders
Tomorrow Replaces Public Drinking Cups Citywide
Traveling public must supply their own drinking cups as a new anti drinking cup law takes effect tomorrow. The Q W depot will remove drinking cups and city fountains will be cleared of cups while the water supply in depots remains available.
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Q W
Ecuador's President Takes Office in Quito Inauguration
Emilio Estrada was inaugurated as president in Quito after a sharp run for the office against Gen. Flavio Alfaro. The ceremony was attended by Congress members and other republic officials with customary honors and careful arrangements.
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Ecuador
Quito
Emilio Estrada
Flavio Alfaro
Congrena
Hackenschmidt and Gotch Set for Big Labor Day Match
Chicago reports both men finished training for the Gotch vs Hackenschmidt contest. Hackenschmidt says Gotch will depart Humboldt tonight for Chicago and will rest before the match. Advance receipts exceed 100000 with most grand stand seats sold and bleachers expected to add about 10000.
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Chicago
George Hackenachmidt
Frank Goteh
Gotch
Humboldt
Labor Day
Hamilton arraigned on chicken stealing charge
Fred Hamilton appeared before Justice of the Peace William today on a charge of stealing chickens from C. J. Eaton yesterday. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury.
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Fred Hamilton
Justice of the Peace
William
C. J. Eaton
Grand
Shakeup Rumor Swirls Over Portland Police Department
Portland rumors of a major police department shakeup circulate in August. Citizens await confirmation as officials hint at possible reorganization and leadership changes before the month ends.
Deaths follow with rapidity in Baker history
The Baker Herald reports a spate of deaths including a man drowned and another killed the same day. W. W. Cornwell, last seen sprin kling streets, was run over by a city sprinkling wagon on Resort Street after a bridle broke. A stray dog guarded the body until the hearse arrived. Cornwell, near 60, left two daughters and a son. Funeral plans pending. he belonged to Woodmen of the World and was known as “dad.”
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Baker
Baker Herald
W. W. Cornwell
Undertaker West
Resort
Valey
Cornwell
Will Bennett
Woodmen of the World
Eva Cook
Alpha Roberts
Frank
Eagle Valley
Pacific Coast Coal Use Shifts to Oil in 1910
Washington reports 1910 Pacific coast coal output at 3.9 million short tons with Oregon and California far smaller. Fuel oil consumption rises to 40 to 50 million barrels, reducing coal use by about 11 to 12 million tons. Alaska imports reach 98,240 tons, with Washington contributing 15,877 tons and British Columbia 8,178 tons.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Alaska
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Parker
California
Oll Steels
Oregon
United States
Seattle
Hawaii
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Puget Sound
Bering Sea
British Columbia
Mother Fears for Daughter Vanished Girl Detained in Spokane
Mrs Evatt the aunt asks San Francisco police to verify under what conditions Pearl Adam is living in Spokane. Pearl disappeared from her home in January and was last seen with Arthur J Young a soda water clerk who also left the area.
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San Francisco
Pearl Adam
Spokane
American Association Hit in Cincinnati Statement
The national baseball commission issued a formal statement denying the American Association's equality of demands. It asked each association club to notify the commission by September 1 if it intends to remain in organized baseball.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ntional Baseball Commission
Promoter Jailed in Get Rich Wireless Scheme
Tacoma Aug 31 George Parkeh promoter of a get rich quick united wireless scheme is serving a two year sentence in the federal prison at McNeilland. He was convicted in New York.
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Tacoma
George Parkéh
United Wireless
Ounberg
McNealand
New York
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Toney
Scranton
M. H. Kirtley
Childers
la Grande
Hawes Bridge
Portland
Acticus
Rome
Seed
Mglia
United States National Bank
John Smith
Brown
Humphrey
American Association
Union
Amel Teo
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