Land Fraud Trials Unfold With Corroborated Bribery Claims
Observer dispatch from Portland reports high officials examined in land fraud cases. Detroit Oregon surveyor J W Heidecke testified he was bribed by Tarpley and Peter for two hundred and fifty dollars and that Emma Watson endorsed the deposit slip to induce perjury. Loomis allegedly joined the conspiracy, with two other men paid ten dollars each to sign prefilled affidavits. Prosecutors promise more star witnesses to prove fraud and identify guilty parties.
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Portland
J W Heidecke
Detroit
Oregon
Tarpley
Peter
Emma Watson
Loomis
Heidecke
Justifiable Homicide Verdict in Felton Case
New York December 2 The Coroner's jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide in the case of Frank Felton charged with the killing of gambler Guy Roesch Felton had been indicted for first degree murder Beata for The Little Outpost will be on sale Sunday morning Prices reserved seats 70c and 90c balcony 5c and 25c
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New York
Frank Felton
Guy Roesch
Felton
Beata
Oregon Experiment Station distributes free bulletins
Professor James Withycombs announces free bulletins from the Experimental Storslos for the year ending June 30. The leaflets cover canning cheese varieties vegetables swine feeding plant food and the apple in Oregon, with research from Professors Pennot Knisely Lake and Dr Withycombs.
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James Withycombs
Oregon
Corvallie
Anova
E F Pennot
George Oot
AL Knisely
Erb Lake
LDS Quarterly Conference Schedule In Union Sabs
The Union Sabs of the LDS hold quarterly conferences starting tomorrow morning at ten o clock and an afternoon session at two o clock. The meetings run through Sunday with speakers from Salt Lake City and the Baker City choir attending Monday. The public is invited.
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Airernoon
Balt Lake
Baker City
Annual School Report Of Oregon Agricultural College
The Observer received the 16th annual report for the year ending June 30 1904 from the Oregon Agricultural College and Experiment Station. Total expenses 88899.13 with O S funding 60948.36 from Morrill Hatch and state backing 32955.77. Enrollment during the year ending June 8 1904 was 530 students, down from 1003.
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National WCTO Convention Elects Officers in Philadelphia
The National WCTO Convention moved to elect its general officers for the coming year during its session in Philadelphia on December 3. The Observer Special notes the gathering and the leadership slate chosen.
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Philadelphia
Castle Rock Sale Preserves Scenic Washington River Rock
A Tacoma real estate agency closed the sale of Castle Rock on the Columbia River between Portland and The Dalles. Charles E Ladd of Portland bought it for Jay Cooke of Philadelphia, who owned the property for years. The deal valued at 2100 aims to preserve the rock as a natural attraction.
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Tacoma
Columbia River
Castle Rock
Washington
Portland
Dalles
Charles E Ladd
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Locals Note Elevation Error and Regional Movements
A typesetting slip misstated La Grande’s elevation as one and a half miles. it is 2783 feet, about 142 feet above a half mile. John Wood travels from Walla Walla contemplating cattle purchases. Ardrey plans to move from La Grande to a new ten acre farm near Portland.
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la Grande
John Wood
Walla Walla
Wallowa County
Levi Ankeny
Ardrey
Portland
Oregon City
Ardhey
New Bee Sting Cure for Rheumatism Claims Success
Dr Pere of Barbary Germany promotes bee stings as a cure for rheumatism. He says a sting does not cause swelling until the bee is repeatedly applied, after which rheumatic pain vanishes. He reports testing the method in 500 cases with positive results.
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Pere
Barbary
Germany
Pel
Pioneer valley travelers plan winter in California
About December 12 a group of well known local pioneers will leave for California to spend the winter. The party includes Mr and Mrs Jos Palmer, Mr and Mrs AO Huntington of Shiecity, and Mr and Mrs AO Swackhammer of Union, together with Dr P A Chariton the veterinary surgeon who attended the Wade farm near Summerville on professional business.
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Calfornia
California
Oter
Jos. Palmer
AO Huntington
Shiecity
A O Swackhammer
Union
P A Chariton
Wade
Summerville
Rumors Shake German American Bank Then Resolved
Accounts Observer reports rumors that the German American bank, opened yesterday, faced a run with customers withdrawing deposits. By afternoon, confidence returned as deposits reopened and officials vow to identify and prosecute those behind the unfounded alerts.
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Buffalo
Degree of Honor Convention in This City
The Degree of Honor free district convention met in this city with delegates from Huntington Baker City Samp ter and Elgin. An evening reception followed by a banquet will be held to which all AOUW members and their families are invited.
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Huntington
Baker City
Sampter
Elgin
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