Young Man Raymond Cunningham Sentenced to 16 Years
Raymond Cunningham pleads guilty to assaulting a young girl between Union and Telecaset and is sentenced to 16 years in the state prison after a court reprimand and fatherly advice from Judge Knowles. He is to be taken to La Grande by Sheriff Childers for penance. The incident sparked an armed mob in Union weeks earlier, but officials protected him. The injured girl has recovered. Phonographs and records advertised by Newlin Book and Stationery Co.
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Raymond Cunningham
Salem
Union
Telscuset
Knowles
Cunningham
Childers
Pennance
Telecaset
la Grande
Stung by Ponies Race Claim Hits Oakland
Alphonso Lebouf a 25 year old Oakland firm cashier confessed to embezzling about 20000 dollars from Hale Brothers department store. Police say he attributes his downfall to betting on horse races. He reportedly began stealing last September, spent the money at pool rooms in Seattle, and used 5000 in one week. He is married and jailed in Oakland.
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Hote
Seattle
Emeryville
Rail presidents give cautious stance on reduced tariffs
San Francisco December 12. California business leaders report no firm relief from high freight rates. Harriman hopes a conference with traffic managers of two railroads soon. Ripley of Santa Fe says reps will oppose the increased tariffs but notes many eastern roads must be consulted before any changes.
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Ifornia
California
Harriman
Ripley
Santa Fe
United States
Colorado
Irrigation Survey Progress Near Sandridge Described
Preliminary irrigation survey reaches ten miles as snow delays work. Engineer Pickler plans future reporting to the Commercial Club while outlining a cross line that could irrigate the Sandridge area with a 24 foot head and laterals.
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la Grande
Pickler
Commercial Club
Oro Dell
Lowa School
Grandestonde Valley
Sandridge
Portland Seattle Machinist Killed by Revolving Shaft
Seattle Lumber Co machinist William Preston was killed when entangled in a revolving shaft at his work near the shop cellos. His clothing was torn away as the machinery crushed his body. Blacksmith Jensen rushed in after hearing the noise. Odessa rebels kill hundreds near Tabriz in Persia during a fierce battle.
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Seattle
William Preston
Seattle Lumber Co
Jensen
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three in Beaumont Yard
Three men died and a brakeman was badly injured when a Southern Pacific freight engine exploded while leaving the Beaumont yard in California. The engine was demolished and the workers named were Engineer Dave Donald Fireman Roy T Reynolds and Conductor G H Brockman killed instantly with Brakeman E A William possibly dying. The engine arrived at Los Angeles on the day of the blast.
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Beaumont
Cal
Southern Pacific
Dave Donald
Roy T. Reynolds
G. H. Brockman
E. A. William May
Los Angeles
Crewmembers and Six Passengers Drowned in Black Sea Steamer Sinking
A Turkish steamer sailing from Constantinople to Sebastopol sank in a severe Black Sea gale. All crew members and six passengers perished as the vessel went to the bottom.
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Odessa
Constantinople
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Six Day Bicycle Race Near End at Madison Square Garden
Walter Demar of San Jose and Walter Rutt of Germany lead along with Floyd MacFarland of San Jose in a tight six day race at Madison Square Garden. Trailers reportedly used stimulants while the leaders resisted. A concluding sprint is planned as the pack nears final distance.
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New York
Walter Demar
San Jose
Cal
Floyd MacFarland
Walter Rutt
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Ruef Sentencing Delayed. Defense Plans Motions Next Saturday
In San Francisco Judge Lawler postponed Ruef’s bribe sentencing to next Saturday at the defense request. Ruef’s lawyers said they would file motions citing errors in the record. The act was absent. Ruef brushed hair from his pockets and winked at friends during the history of proceedings.
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San Francisco
Lawler
Ruef
Dozier
Act
Adi
Grand masquerade ball hosts celebrate a lively night
Professor Harris assures guests will enjoy the grand masquerade ball tonight. Separate prizes are planned for best sustained characters.
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Harris
Mrs August Oss Dies in Mare Island Poisoning Case
Vallejo California December 12 Mrs August Oss wife of Bandsman Rose who was poisoned at Mare Island luncheon a week ago lies in a dying condition today in a local sanitarium She suffered a severe relapse yesterday and is unable to take nourishment except through injections in the veins
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Vallejo
Cal
August Oss
Rose
Mare Island
La Grande District Considers New High School Building
Tax levy of 8 mills approved to raise about $12,694 for next year’s operation with an emergency fund of $2,000. Taxpayers urged the school board to secure a new building soon, potentially triggering a citywide vote via a petition and a special election.
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la Grand i
la Grande
Lewels
James Officer 18 Guilty of Larceny From Dwelling
James Officer 18 was found guilty of larceny from a dwelling by a jury. He faces sentencing at 9 30 Tuesday morning. A separate jury was being chosen this evening for the McCoy Vandermuellen and Ryneserson case.
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James B
McCoy, Vandermuellen
Rynesrson
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Oakland
The
Lice
Zlement
Hale Brot
Alphonso Lebouf
Warksman and Ripley AP
Alst
Eastern Railroad
Truse
Seattle Machinist
Crocleet
Persia
Tabriz
Sas
Misses’ Coats
Oregon
Pacific Coast Riders
Colombo
Island of Ceylon
Georgia
Mamint
James Officer
Newlin Drug Co
la Grande, Ore
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