Strikes and Siege Loom as Russia Faces Widespread Upheaval
Reports from Petersburg and Moscow describe a general strike and rail disruption as 100000 insurgent forces threaten cities. Trains were fired upon, engineers wounded, and residents stockpile supplies while the Bolshevik movement expands amid panic in the capital. In Tokyo, Premier Katsura hints at resignation, while in Washington 46000 acres in Clackamas County are set aside as a forest reserve.
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Scripps News Association
Petersburg
Moscow
Boursa
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock Today
Clackamas County
Youth Pleads Guilty in Booth Murder
Skiney Brugger, a fifteen year old from Hillsboro, pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the December killing of W. W. Booth and was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Scripps News Association
Hillsboro
Skiney Brugger
W. W. Booth
Lawson Made Millions in Bear Campaign News
Boston reports Lawson is believed to have earned about three million dollars in the last three days. He reportedly acted on information that Chicago banks were failing, allowing him to maneuver out of danger as others fell. He is preparing another bear campaign.
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Scripps News Association
Boston
Lawson
Chicago
Situation at Shangoal described as unrelieved siege
A cable from Consul Rogers states the situation at Shangoal is unrelieved and the foreign quarters are practically in a state of siege. Armed forces are in control of the area.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Rogers
Shangoal
Riga chosen as capital of Latish republic
Report claims a Latish republic government formed under Russian pressure with Riga designated as capital. A 200,000 army pledge and mandatory conscription are outlined, with czarist orders rejected and fortresses manned.
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T Republic
Fireman sentenced for injuring injunction during strike
Daniel G. Arrig man, a fireman, was sentenced to three months for violating the injunction by interfering with the independent teamsters amid the recent strike.
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Scripps News Association
Mlioouges Aligine Av—Ie
Peenes Court
Wday
Daniel G. Arrigman
Teamsters
Federal jury opens Chicago Burlington freigth rebate probe
A federal jury began an inquiry into alleged freight rebate practices on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Several shippers testified, offering evidence as the investigation started.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Grain Markets Openings and Closings in Chicago
Grain markets in Chicago show wheat opening and closing at 8 44 per bushel. Corn opened at 44 and closed at 45. Oats opened at 50 percent and closed at 30 percent.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Guilty Verdict in Hummell Conspiracy Case
New York December 20 A jury finds Hummell guilty of conspiracy connected to the Dodge Morsa divorce case. The court imposes one year in jail and a five hundred dollar fine. La Grande football players train nightly in the Armory Hall and practice afternoons at outdoor grounds.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Hummell
la Grande
Armory Hall
Robertson Bane
Pendleton
Washington approves conference bill for 11 million deficit
The House adopts the conference report for 11 million dollars to cover a deficiency. The bill becomes law upon the President's signature. Also in Washington Joseph B Bishop is named a member of the canal commission.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
House
Joseph B. Bishop
Canal Commission
Relieved Depositors See Pause In Chicago Bank Run
In Chicago the clearing houses assure depositors of Chicago National and Home Savings banks full payment. Few withdraw morning deposits, most awaiting January. Bedford bank run ends as business leaders feel safety. Governor Chamberlain discusses the Nadine case. Secretary Wilson places U S dairy value at 665 million dollars for 1906, corn only crop higher.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Clearing Houses
Chicago ‘National
Home Savings Banks
Bedford Bank
Wilson
United States
R A M Election At La Grande Lodge Officers Chosen
La Grande lodge Royal Arch Mason held its annual election on Tuesday evening naming 1906 officers including Dr. M. K. Hall High Priest Frank Jackson King Ed Reynolds Scribo C F Bacon Captain of Host W. J. Church Principal Sojourner Charles Noyes Royal Arch Chaplain J M Berry Secretary F Kilpatrick Treasurer Mac Wood L Baker and Dr. W W Smith Masters of Veils.
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la Grande Lodge
Royal Arch
M.K. Hall
Frank Jackson
King
Ed Reynolds
Scribo
C.F. Bacon
W. J. Church
Chas
Noyes
J. M. Berry
F. Kilpatrick
Mac Wood
L. Baker
W. W. Smith
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
County Clerk Gilham issued marriage licenses to Homer Bethhel and Emma Witty of Elgin and W. L. Pearson and Emma Wilkinson of North Powder.
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Gilham
Homer Bethhel
Emma Witty
Elgin
W.L. Pearson
Emma Wilkinson
North Powdar
Albany Seeks New Woolen Mill Expansion
Albany Oregon December 18 The Commercial Club forms a committee to back Banbare Manufacturing in rebuilding the woolen mill replacing it with a plant of double capacity. The project includes $100000 capital, 100 jobs, and machinery from Massachusetts. Old plant stock to cover costs. Albany men subscribe over 2000 dollars locally.
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Albany Or
Commercial Club
I Sa Sussareabastone
Comini
Nca
Massachusetts
Albany
Dowie Treated Aboard Admiral Dewey Steamer
Dowie was carried onto the steamer Admiral Dewey this morning and sent toward Jamaica in the care of several nurses and his son Gladstone. He lives in an invalid chair and is under close medical supervision during the voyage.
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Scripps News Association
Boston
Dowie
Prison Fire Saves Inmates Amid Roof Collapse
A fire on a prison roof caused a collapse as inmates were moved to safety. Male prisoners were placed on ice canes to assist keepers in saving lives during the incident.
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Boripps News Association
New York
New Jersey Fire Causes Major Loss and Heroic Save
A Delaware and Lacawana line blaze in New Jersey caused an estimated 300000 dollars in damage. One boy is missing or presumed lost while a ticket agent saved 41000 dollars in cash and tickets.
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Scrippa News Association
York
Terry
Delaware & Lacawana Go
New Jersey
Highest stock exchange seat sells for record price
In New York on December 20, seats on the stock exchange fetched a record price of $90,000. The sale marked the highest known price for a seat on the exchange.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Stock Exchange
San Francisco Boxing Preview for Fursin vs Gornishman Event
In San Francisco on December 20, promoters expect Fursin to face Gornishman in a major bout. Odds favor Fursin at 10 to 8 as Philadelphia Jack is seen as a potential upset. Both fighters in good shape, with undercurrents of heavy betting and a near nine thirty start time.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Springfield Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Briggs
Jocko Briggs, convicted in Chicago for the murder during a holdup of Hans Peterton, was granted a new trial today by the supreme court in a decision announced in Springfield on December 20.
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Scripps News Association
Springfield
Jocko Briggs
Chicago
Hans Peterton
Supreme Court
Fire destroys four stores in wholesale district
Washington December 20. Fire this morning in the wholesale district destroyed four stores. The total loss runs to nearly one hundred thousand dollars.
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Scrippe News Association
Washington
Newlin Drug Co Seeks Various Goods in La Grande
The listing shows items including toilet cases, fancy hair items, cloth and tooth brushes, books, stationary, pocket books, purses, saving sets, cigars, confections, bibles, albums, Christmas cards and more offered by Newlin Drug Co in La Grande Oregon.
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Russia
Berlin
Tukum
St. Petersburg
Memorial Services
Tokio
Katsura
Marquis Salonji
Christain
Y.mc. A
Republic OF Latiish
Riga
LA Grande’s
Mone
Matuf Anottier Grater
Enman
Gorge E. Chamberlain
Salam
City
Eakin
Court House
Portland
R A.M
Walsh
Coring Cub
Glount Resions
Fred M. Bicuint
Chicago’ National Bank
Haseof
Kew Jersey
Capitol
Newlin Drug Co
Oregon
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