Tanner Produces Mitchells Letter
Portland February report reveals a Mitchell letter to his law partner Albert M Tanner concerning partnership agreements. The document, among papers from Washington and tied to Heney’s case against Mitchell, suggests the testimony Mitchell sought before the grand jury.
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Portland
Mitchell
Harry O Roberteou
Washington, D. C
Albert M Tanger
Robertson
United States
Heney
Mitchbell
Tanner
Letter from John Mitchell to Judge Tanner cited in grand jury case
The documents include a letter from Senator John H. Mitchell to Judge Tanner asking to withhold testimony and keep papers secure. Two February messages to Judge Tanner instruct him not to be interviewed and to follow the letter’s directions. The messages were introduced by the government as evidence of intent to direct testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Mitchell
Judge Tanner
AH Tanner
Portland
John H. Mitchell
Inauguration Contest Raises School Pupil Fare
Roseburg Oregon February 13 Directors of the local school district begin an effort to fund travel expenses for the most popular high school pupil to attend President Roosevelt’s inauguration in Washington DC. A nationwide contest invited one student from each high school with voting costing five cents per ballot.
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Roseburg Or
Roosevelt
Washington, DC
United States
Severe cold leaves Missouri trains stranded in Kansas
The severest season temperatures sweep the west and southwest with twelve to twenty eight degrees below zero. Railroads halt service and business is prostrated. Six Missouri passenger trains are lost in central or western Kansas as railroads scramble to send relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Central
Kansas
President and party depart for New York for rally
The President with Mrs Roosevelt and Mr Taft and others left Weebington for New York on the Pennsylvania Railroad at ten this morning and will arrive at three this afternoon. He will address the New York Republican state committee meeting at the Waldorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Weebington
Mra
Roosevelt
Taft
Cowles
Edwin Roosevelt
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Waldorf Ta
Bitter lobby clash over Union county bill defeated
In Salem February 11 a heated lobby confrontation occurred after the defeat of a bill creating Lake County. Senator Pierce faced Union county figures and lobbyists as Frank Wil accused McDonald of promises, prompting a tense exchange that drew a large crowd in the lobby.
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Salem
Union County
Lot Lake County
Pierce
Frank Wil
McDonald
Union
Wil
Picht
Ion
Bina
Equity Division
Dobbins
Deadly Chicago Cold Wave Claims Two Lives
A brutal cold wave grips Chicago with twenty two degrees below zero. Ten people froze or were injured, including street laborer John Gordon and janitor Andrew McCarthy, both reported to die. Losses reach twenty five thousand dollars as the city endures the season’s coldest spell in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Gondon
Andrew McCarthy
Batoom Strike Ends Except for Some Dock Laborers
Batoom, Feb 13. The strike ends with most workers returning to their jobs this morning after two weeks of activity. Dock laborers remain on strike, but the majority have resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Batoom
Northwestern journalist dies by own hand in Kalispell
Feb 18 reports J W Connor, a renowned Northwestern newspaper man, committed suicide in Kalispell by shooting. No motive given, though he had shown unusual moroseness for weeks.
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Helens Mont
J W Connor
Northwestern
Kalispell
Demoralized Train Service Cripples Nebraska Lines
A frigid morning leaves Nebraska train service in disarray with widespread disruption across the state. Officials report temperatures at twenty two degrees below zero as crews struggle to restore operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe News Association
Omaha
Neb
Sultan Has Fears Fearing Anti Russian Demonstration
Constantinople reports the sultan fears an anti-Russian demonstration and orders the steamer Australian carrying General Broseel and staff to pass the Bosphorus without stopping. Degree of Honor members urged to attend tonight’s regular session on important business. special Methodist church meetings ongoing and Pastor Gilligan to speak.
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Constantinople
Broeseel
Ramaia
Bosphorus
Methodist Church
Hartshorn
Gilligan
County Division Bill Is Beaten in Oregon House
A Salem Oregon vote on the county division bill to form Hot Lake county from Union county failed. The measure went down by thirty one to twenty seven as supporters and opponents watched the outcome closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Union County
Hot Lake Couny
Chief Justice Fuller Rumored to Resign on 72nd Birthday
Washington reports circulate that Chief Justice Fuller may resign soon on his 72nd birthday after a long tenure on the Supreme Court. He has administered the oath to four presidents and would set a historic precedent if he steps down before serving a full term.
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Washington
Fuller
Supreme Bench
Justice Fuller
Roosevelt
Taft
Supreme Court
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Surprise Party Honors Miss Alberta Gates
Friends of Miss Alberta Gates gathered Saturday at her parents home Mr and Mrs Price Gates for a surprise party. The evening featured games and refreshments with attendees including Queenie Shilling Jean Nibley Lib Watson Tika Henning Mary Hatcher Joe McLaughlin Meyers Gene Taylor Ralph Dickinson Ralph Pidcock Billy Shoots John Spitzinger Chas Oliver Ben Scott Wallace Black Alfred Hyatt Ira Watson and others.
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Alberta Gates
Mia
Price Gates
Queenie Shilling
Jean Nibley
Lib Watson
Tika Henning
Mary Hatcher
Joe McLaughlin
Meyers
Gene Taylor
Ralph Dickinson
Ralph Pidcock
Billy Shoots
John Spitzinger
Chas. Oliver
Ben Scott
Wallace Black
Alfred Hyatt
Ira Watson
All
Eight Held Up at Green Tree on 460 Glisan Street
Eight people including the bartender were robbed at 8 o'clock last night by two masked highwaymen who entered through the front and escaped via the rear. They obtained 25 in money a check for 1756 and several worthless articles. John Keller the proprietor was knocked behind the bar while patrons were forced to line up against the wall. The attackers stated they sought only money and warned no violence if there was no resistance. Each robber wore a mask and carried a weapon. No arrests reported.
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Glisan Street
Batender
John Keller
Portland Journal
Postal Emploees Outnumber Army in Global Scale
The United States Postal Service employs 207 602 people under the Postmaster General. The army and navy total under half this figure. Carriers, city letter routes, railway mail, clerks, postmasters and inspectors make up the bulk, with rural carriers and city carriers swelling totals to about 802 302. Germany, Britain, and France follow in ranking. Salaries total around 16 million dollars yearly.
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Postal Service
United States
Post Office Department
Army
Navy
Tce
Chance
Germany
Great Britain
France
Strikers Quiet Across Cities Amid War Aftermath
The strike situation remains quiet in Petersburg with Patlof Worka set to resume tomorrow. In Lodz Poland workers have mostly returned to work. In Warsaw 144 dead and 200 wounded remain in hospitals from recent fighting.
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Borippe News Association
Petersburg
Patlof Worka
Lodz
Poland
Warsaw
Free Washing Offer From Ideal Washer Agent
Free washing offered to families. contact Thos. Riegmund at the Ronde Valley House for details. He acts as general agent for the Ideal Washer and can explain the process. Call 3-6 1 week for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Riegmund
Ronde Valley
For Sale Eight Acres Near Post Office
Eight acres of land with orchard six room house and good barn. Well watered location one mile east of the post office. For details inquire at MoF Farlace’s grocery or from owner John Gavin on the premises. February 8 to March 6.
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Mopfarlaces Grocery
John Gavin
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Eac
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Gomel Rumie
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