Murderer Sings On To Court In Courtroom Incident
A murderer pleaded innocence in a court hearing while confessing fervent love for Mrs. and sending a message to the judge. The court accepted the communication and imposed a penalty mandated by law.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
1
Man Accused of Waldo Perry Murder Denies Guilt
In Union a court hears a letter from Tom R. Ellexson claiming love for Mrs. Waldo Perry while denying killing Waldo. Judge Knowles cites conclusive evidence of guilt. Ellexson faces life imprisonment after a verdict of first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom R. Hilexson
Waldo Perry
Union
Perry
Ellexson
Knowles
Brexson
Prisoner Sentenced to Life for Waldo Killing
The court declares the prisoner to be placed in the state prison for the term of his natural life for the murder of Waldo. Ellexson showed no emotion as he was remanded to the sheriff to begin a lifetime of confinement and hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iikeum
Ellexson
Salem
Waldo Perry
Vote Buyers at Manchester Punished in Ohio Fraud Case
Thirty five prominent Manchester residents in West Union were arraigned before Judge Blair on bought votes charges linked to Adams county election frauds. All pleaded guilty and paid small fines. Governor Harmon promised a special committee to continue investigations when the legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Ohio
Manchester
Blair
Adams County
Harmon
Roosevelt Denies 1912 Taft Accord Rumor
In New York on December 27 Roosevelt dismissed talk of backing Taft in 1912 as absurd. He said no such understanding had been discussed and he had spoken with Taft about nothing of the sort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Union County Methodist ministers hold monthly conference
The Union County Ministerial Association of the Methodist church is in session this afternoon at the Methodist church. Attending are Rev. Stevens of North Powder Rev. Haley district superintendent Rev. Winters Union Rev. Martin Cove Rev. Hamilton Alicel and Rev. Peterson Summerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Wood warns U S unready for first class power
Major General Wood testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee that the United States is unprepared for war. He says ammunition is insufficient for a single engagement and field artillery is practically useless though the seacoast is well fortified. He advocates militia reorganization for mobility and supports Hobson's defense council bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Wille
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Hobson
Council of Defense
Earl West Bound Over on Gun Play Charge
Earl West was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Williams' court and bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond after waiving examination. He was placed in county jail this afternoon and was handcuffed between facilities to prevent further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl West
Justice of the Peace
Williams’ Court
Agreement on Wages Reached Likely After New Year
Chicago December 27 A settlement expected within days after New Years for 75 000 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors across 61 western railroads. Reports say the deal will mirror the engineers agreement with a probable ten percent raise. The conference, paused over Christmas, resumed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Western Railroads
Government to sue electrical companies for restraint of trade
A government suit to dissolve the electrical trust will be filed as papers are drawn up. Wade Ellis, former assistant attorney general, handles the case. The action targets General Electric, Westinghouse and others for conspiring to restrain trade via patent laws. The move proceeds despite ongoing Supreme Court appeals by Standard Oil and American Tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wade Elis
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Companies
General Electric
Westinghouse
Explosion Lifts Joe Jones Van Rear Wheels near Depot Street
Noon incident on Depot Street between the Elks Club and the Christian church left the Joe Jones van rear wheels lifted several inches from the pavement. A loud report and heavy smoke followed but the driver, unhurt, could not determine the cause, and the snow beneath the drag was undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jones
Depot Street
Elks’ Club
Christian Church
Big Railroad Deed Filed In Brief Book Form
A deed representing millions was filed in the recorder’s office this morning conveying all property of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company to the newly formed Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company. The document is a simple printed book form, not a large record, costing less than $5 to record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
Inte Corporation
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon-Washington Rairoad & Navigation Company
First deed filed as rebonding nears for railroad holdings
The first deed of the new company will be filed in the state with all counties along the railroad to follow. The large document accompanies the rebonding and will detail metes and bounds beyond the current deed which only covers the property's status in Union county. Recorder Snook awaits the bonding papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Snook
Commence Monster Hotel in Greely Square project
New York December 7 demolition work began at the Thirty fourth street and Broadway site in preparation for the Greely Square hotel. The 25 story building will have 1600 sleeping apartments and cost 13.5 million dollars for the site. Charles Taft, brother of President Taft, serves as a director of the hotel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thirtyfourth Street
Broadway
Greely Square
Charles Taft
President Taft
Five die in B&O freight collision near Salt Creek
Gallipolis Ohio reports five killed in a collision of two freights on the Baltimore and Ohio near Salt Creek today. Authorities investigate cause and identify victims as grieving communities await full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis, O
Salt Creek
Orient Nearing Bitter War Predicted by Red Paper
A Vladivostok dispatch reports a Red newspaper predicts war between Japan and China soon. It states strained relations since Manchurian affairs will trigger border outbreaks then open hostilities, warning of an imminent conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Japan
China
Red
Vladvidok
Colorado suffragists vow fight over voter disenfranchisement bill
Denver reports that a bill to deprive men of the ballot will be introduced, framed by men seeking to disfranchise women. Suffragists say the move targets women voters and vows a heated battle in a legislature split between men and women, with women planning a dramatic campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Cudahy denies reunion of nephew and ex wife
John Cuda hy denied that his nephew John Cudahy and his former wife, estranged by the Lillis Incident in Omaha last year, would reconcile and remarry. The two are in Pasadena with their two children at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John Cudahy
Lillis
Omaha
Jack
Pasadena
Scores of ships wrecked off Martha's Vineyard coast
Vineyard Haven reports that scores of hulls from wrecked vessels have been driven on rocks along the coast near Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket shoals according to mariners who reached the town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket Shoals
Pattenza and Mary Roph Sentenced for Kidnapping Children
In New York on December 27 Judge Fawcett sentenced Stan Pattenza, a noted Black Hand leader, and Mary Roph to indeterminate terms from 25 to 49 years for kidnapping eight year olds Michael Rizele and Lul aeppi Longo and holding them for ransom. The judge condemned the criminals, lamented the lack of harsher penalties, and warned other convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fawcett
Stanisla Pattenza
Black Hand Society
Mary Roph
Michael Rizele
Lulaeppi Longo
Patienzo
Treasury Secretary MacVeagh Aims to Curb Clerks Late
Washington December 27 Special Secretary MacVeagh of the Treasury unveils a plan to curb tardiness by recording late arrivals with a watchman and docking annual leave. All employees would enter through a single set of doors, forcing longer walks for many and removing extra entrances some clerks used to gain time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacCeagh
Treasury Department
Sem
MacVeagh
Clertta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Worian
Mrs. Perry
Perrys House
Waldo
Thad
T. TR
Eliexson
Ivanhoe
Sheriff's Office
Liberty
AMM
Justice of the Peace Williams
Eady
Hiretrical Corporation
Restraint of Trade
Ellis
Jones
Commence Monster Hotel
Cupahys
Black Hand Gang II
Pattenza
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