Ruef Trial Closing Arguments Attack Prosecution
In San Francisco on December 8 a bitter closing argument attacked Francis J. Heney and the graft prosecutors. The attorney for Ruef denounced the Schmitz board and likened Ruef to Caesar killed for others' ambitions. He attacked Spreckles for funding graft, compared Gallagher to a prosecution parrot, and questioned Spreckles empire and immunity claims.
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Young Named Postmaster at Portland Office
J C Z Young private secretary to Jonathan Bourne was today appointed postmaster of the Portland office Fulton was the only man who could oppose the appointment.
Sighing at the Slums Does Not Make One Saint
A reflective remark notes that merely sighing at poverty does not grant sainthood, challenging any notion that compassion alone defines virtue. The statement emphasizes action over sentiment in addressing slum conditions.
Wife of Governor-Elect Reports Husband Improves Some
Mrs Cosgrove wife of the Washington governor elect stated her husband is better today than yesterday though still very ill and doctors describe his condition as a typical form of Brights disease with fluctuating strength. She denied rumors of near death and cautioned against plans to return to Washington as his health remains unstable.
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SHOW MAKES HIT AT STEWARD OPERA HOUSE IN LA GRANDE
The animal show at the Steward opera house in La Grande features daring acts by two women and trained lions panthers and leopards. The audience filled half the house and praised the thrilling comical and dangerous performances.
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Fire destroys Burkhart barn east of Woodburn
A blaze consumed sixty head of fine stock and this year’s grain crops on the Burkhart farm east of Woodburn, causing an estimated loss of 10,000 dollars. The fire occurred last night.
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Dead Engineer on OrientAL Limited Throttle Dead
The Oriental Limited carrying only first class passengers ran many miles with a dead engineer George P Irving at the throttle. The fireman stopped the train near Minneapolis after seeing the engineer’s fatal head injury from an obstruction.
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Railroad News Revival Signals Busy Round House
Engine 199, known as the hoodoo, is ready for service after a week in shops. Engine 144, a work train engine ffm Wallowa, remains in the shops. Freight business is light but engines receive special care as the round house crew stays very busy. Engine 103 suffered a slight wreck nearby and is now here for repairs. The company shows signs of curbing its work train devertment as numbers taper.
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Roosevelt's Final Message Urges Currency Reform and Combating Unions
The 1908 presidential address to Congress reviews the economy and money supply gains since 1901, notes currency imperfections, and praises treasury relief efforts. It advocates interstate commerce control, warns against strict Sherman Act prohibitions, and calls for compulsory agency oversight and public disclosure of corporate actions.
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Boys in Trouble Moon Are Arrested in Lenet
Otto Stull, about 18, was arrested last evening on charges including bicycle theft from N K Woeast, stealing sacks, and placing a chain across a sidewalk causing falls. He was arraigned before Judge Henry and will be tried tomorrow. if convicted, he faces state reform school. Stull implicated Ira Moon, who is sought by warrant.
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Judge Knowles Grants Two Divorces This Morning
In circuit court Judge Knowles granted two divorces, one for Ia B. Gaskell from Sam B. Gaskell and another for Luenda Tucker from W. L. Tucker. The John Dimmick state case began yesterday and continued today with a motion for a non-suit discussed before adjourning until 1:30, which was overruled.
Centenarian Henry Brown Dies in Everett
Everett Washington reports Henry Brown a Black centenarian died last night at age 100 years 3 months He was born into slavery and freed by Lincoln according to local obituaries and historic notes tied to the era.
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Woman suicide at Napa state asylum
Mia Lena Severance wife of former State Senator Severance of San Francisco hanged herself in the Napa state insane asylum yesterday. She had been committed three weeks earlier. She climbed a chair and used a picture button on the wall, then kicked away the chair and died from strangulation.
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Woman Adjudged Insane by Judge Henry
Mrs Martha Gyettrupp of First Street was examined and adjudged insane this afternoon before Judge Henry. She was previously in the asylum recently and paroled. Her continued actions indicate she should be returned.
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Bank Robbery At East Side Bank In Portland
Three unmasked men held up the East Side bank in Portland yesterday afternoon, taking about $17,000 in gold, currency, and valuables. A horse and buggy rig abandoned nearby, plus $200 in mud near the bank, were found as investigators searched the city. Police report shots fired. no trace of the robbers as of this morning.
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Anonymous letter blames murder and assassination on local option push
An anonymous note to Angus Mower in La Grande Oregon claims murder and assassination stem from local option enforcement. The writer, using a typewritten sheet, urges restraint and hints at a warning to the justice of the peace and his associates.
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Angus Mower Gide
Angus Stewart
la Grande, Ore
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