Motion for lynching ends in Winnesboro clash
A Negro mob with bloodhounds pursues Noah McLendon after he killed Amanda Wright. McLendon is sought near Winnesboro Louisiana as injuries to Wash Smith are reported. The crowd fears interracial vengeance if he is captured. In Minnesota reports warn of coal scarcity fueling blizzards and school closures across the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Scrippe News Association
Winnesboro
Noah McLendon
Amanda Wright
Mary Melendon
Gus Wright
Wash Smith
Thaw's Trial Assured
Harry Thaw will be tried on January 2 according to Justice Newberger after agreement by both sides. Wheat opened at 73 4 and closed at 74 4. corn 41 5 to 42. oats 54 to 56.
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iScripp
S News Association
New York
Harry Thaw Will Ba
Justice Newberger
Scripps News Association
Chicago
Good Roads Convention Opens in La Grande Tomorrow
The Oregon Good Roads Association gathers in La Grande with sessions at the Commercial Club starting tomorrow at 6 a.m. Governor Chamberlain will speak among invited leaders. discussions focus on highway improvements for Union and Grande Ronde valleys as winter trade suffers from bad roads.
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Good Roads
Commercial Club
Court House
J. H. Scott
Chamberlain
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
T. T. Geer
Jmusic
Lionel R. Webster
Multnomah
The Pursuit of Happines Christmas Gift Spirit
The piece urges finding happiness in Christmas by giving gifts and helping others. It paints Christmas as a time to share joy with friends and children and promotes shopping at the store as a way to embody the spirit. Shelves groan with Gift-Things and staff welcome shoppers to choose wisely and buy economically.
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Santa Claus
Gift List Hidden In Stocking Cans Sparks Curiosity
A playful catalog fragment suggests a ring bracelet brooch pin or studs tucked in stocking cans as the ultimate surprise gift. The passage imagines many jewel types hidden for discovery later, emphasizing the joy of a well chosen keepsake.
Umbrella Craft Across the World in Wood and Pearl
Descriptive notes describe umbrellas with handles carved from global woods and with pale opalescent hues of pearl blending with the lustre of silver and gold. The tone suggests a survey of varied umbrella designs and materials.
Modish Garments Offer Christmas Style Lines
Shopper alert for fashion buffs as a local shop showcases modeled garments wraps suits jackets and skirts bursting with Christmas cheer. Readiness to feature bold lines and festive fabrics signals a focus on stylish streetwear with a retro twist and wide appeal.
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Santa Claus
Leather Goods Exhibition Delights Shoppers’ Eyes
Hundreds pause at counters to view leather wares from local shops. The display features wallets handbags card cases and other enticing items that attract curious shoppers and spark interest in the Leather Workers’ showcase.
Indian Robes that White People Also Enjoy Wearing
An item describing Indian robes valued for versatility and appeal to both white men and women, highlighting how they suit varied uses and settings. The note emphasizes the robes’ popularity and practical utility across audiences.
Handkerchiefs as Delightful Gifts in an Exquisite Collection
A reader notes a vast handkerchief collection described as delightful gifts. Text likens some pieces to spiderwebs and others to fairy lace, emphasizing their filmy and decorative qualities.
Furs Add Luxury to Holiday Wardrobes
A fragment notes furs in festive attire for many shoppers, praising deep tones and rich softness. It hints at affordable warmth from scarves coats and muffs, with cheerful comment on seasonal style following Santa.
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Santa Claus
Where Doll is Reign in the Jaunty Display
A vivid scene shows dolls arranged in a lively display as observers eye the elegant figures. The text notes anticipation in the eyes of attendees and hints at the dolls as future mothers in a unique showroom setting.
Linen Department Sale Highlights Handcrafted Goods
A local shop promotes a range of linen items including handworked liners centerpieces scarfs table covers towels and related textile pieces from the linen department.
Glove Gift Seeks Sized Match for Parishioner
The notice suggests sending a pair of gloves as a holiday remembrance and notes ongoing demand around Christmas. It emphasizes finding the right size for the recipient and conveys a general sense of busy postholiday exchange activity.
Toys for Boys and Girls Fill Store Shelves
A local shop showcases a wide range of toys for children including drums horns games and novelty items promising entertainment for both boys and girls. The display emphasizes variety aiming to attract young shoppers during the season.
Box Goods Display Promises Complete Toilet Sets
A local shop advertises a full line of toilet sets shaving sets collar and cuff boxes handkerchief boxes stag sets military brushes and related items inviting customers to see the rest.
Ground for Trial Over Grand Ronde River Water Rights
The complaint by J. L. Cayiness against the City of La Grande and others seeks a court order to stop defendants from diverting or withholding Grand Ronde River water. It requests that water be allowed to flow to Cayiness via his pipes and ditches as prior usage. The case raises a key state water rights question. Pauline Lederla of La Grande visited her father in hospital amid reports of several inches of snow and relief in La Grande and Union County.
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J. L. Cayiness
la Grande
Court House
Grand Ronde
Municipal Corporation
Tle
Pauline Lederla
Union County
Pandleton ZO
Northwest car shortage inquiry began by Prowty
Interstate Games missioner Prowty started an inquiry in St. Louis into the car shortage and possible relief for the Northwest. In New York Harriman faces a $100 million stock issue to block control of the St. Paul railroad, with Wall Street predicting a bitter rail war in the Northwest soon.
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Scrippn
St. Louis
Scripps News Association
New York
St. Paul
Firemen suffer mangling from factory explosion
In Aarysville Gal on December 18 Fire Chief J Bradley and R Moran were fatally or seriously injured after a midnight fire at the Dooley and Gutts factory. An explosion followed, mangling Bradley and injuring Moran who lost an eye and both legs broken. Many firemen were hurt as the blast wrecked surrounding buildings.
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Er- News Association
Aarysville
Gal
J. _._ Bradley
R. Moran
Dooley and Gutts
Bradley
Moran
Schmitz Reads Readiness for Trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 18 Mayor Schmitz and Abe Ruef faced a dramatic turn as J G Campbell, Schmitz's attorney, declared that if a delay motion were denied and the indictment dismissed the defense would file a demurrer and be ready to proceed. Ruef looked shaken as the mayor arose and exited.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Abe Ruef
J. G. Campbell Schmitz
Ruef
Lansdon Secures Change of Venue in Embezzlement Case
Robert Lanedon, recently elected secretary of state and under indictment for embezzlement in Washington county, has obtained a venue change to Canyon county. The trial is set for Caldwall on December 27.
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Beripps News Association
Boise
Ida
Robert Lanedon
Washington County
Renus
Canyon County
Caldwall
Portland Street Cars Run On Schedule Amid Labor Turmoil
Portland December 18 The Street Car Co reports 95 percent of its cars in operation after a wholesale firing of union affiliated workers. After two idle nights the company says it will run cars tonight with all necessary staff. Strike breakers were brought from Sound cities and electrical workers at the power house were ready to strike but it appears the action is faltering. No disturbances have occurred.
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Scripps News Association
Portland
the Street Car Co
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