Russian in dazed state killed by locomotive in Oregon incident
A Russian named Andrasineska was killed when he crawled onto a moving switch engine near La Grande. Witnesses said he appeared dazed or intent on self harm as others watched two fellow Russians react in alarm. Inquest by Deputy Coroner Hough followed. detailed mangled remains were recovered and transported back to Perry for examination.
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Andrasineska
Try
Hough
J. J. Murphey
Perry Hotel
la Grande
Perry
Rich strike reported at Muir mine on Grande Ronda river
News reaches this city Saturday via Tom Loftus of Starkey with ore samples showing exceptional richness. Since last November Baker Guy and eastern capitalists extended the 700 foot tunnel by 150 feet and hit veins surpassing prior finds. Prospects of owners and a forty ton mill this season loom as Wm. Murr’s investments underline faith in the Granda Ronda mining camp.
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Grande Ronda
Tom Loftus
Starkey
Baker Guy
Wm. Murr
Granda Ronda
Deer season limit bill clears Senate action
A bill by J. W. Knowles and Senator Mc Donald extends deer killing time to November 15 each year and lowers open season bag from five to two. It passed the Senate on Friday and now goes to the House for passage and the Governor for signing into law.
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J. W. Knowles
Mc~ Donald
Senate
Mrs Irrelia Recovers After Major Union Hospital Operation
Mrs Irrelia, who underwent a serious operation at Union Hospital about ten days ago, is rapidly recovering and expected to leave the hospital soon. Mrs Steinbeck has endured 18 months of illness, and her notable recovery is praised by Mr Steinbeck and many friends.
Japanese Exclusion Bill Passes Congress Amid Debate
Washington Feb. 18 The house moves to adopt Japanese exclusion provisions as part of immigration legislation. A test vote shows likely approval by 196 to 104 with the Japanese coolie exclusion amendment approved 157 to 104.
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Congress
Scripps News Association
Washington
House
Bennett
New York
Senate
Great dry dock for Pacf e San Francisco
At Hunters Point San Francisco Dry Dock Company began building a new world class dry dock. The stone and concrete basin will house two battleships, cost about 1.85 million dollars, and measure 1060 feet in length exceeding Glasgow and Belfast docks. The Navy urges early completion.
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Scripps News Association
San Fransisco
Hunters’ Point
San Francisco Dry Dock Company
United States
Navy Department
Glasgow
Alexandra
Belfast
Militia Expansion Eyed with Pendleton Company
Adjutant Frnzer and Governor Chamberlain favor enlarging the national guard. Oregon’s militia now comprises the third regiment with three battalions. Four additional companies will be formed to complete the regiment, with one to be established at Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Frnzer
Chamberlain
National Guard
Winkler Covers Brakeman Post on Elgin Train
Edgar Winkler serves as temporary brakeman on the Elgin line while Archie Bacon takes over as call boy.
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Edgar Winkler
Elgin
Archie Bacon
Repairing Washouts On Branch Between Pendleton And Walla Walla
Train men on passenger No 6 report work on the R N branch between Pendleton and Walla Walla is under way after being damaged by washouts. Repairs may finish by mid next week and service could resume. Passengers and mail are being carried to Walla Walla via Umatilla from Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Wala Walla
Umatilla
Will trial details hint at Evelyn Nesbit case
New York report says Dr. Britton Evans testifies for the defense as Thaw claims a conspiracy to railroad him to an asylum. A recess is taken to review the will, with the defense seeking only the eighth clause touching Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as part of the dispute.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Britton D. Evans
Evans
Thaw
Black, Olcott, Gruber and Boynge
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit Thawland White
Jury Deliberates in Case of Fred Ryner Larceny Charge
The court concluded the trial of Fred Ryner for larceny from a man named Fagan, with the jury now considering the evidence. Fagan, who tells a hard luck tale, had earlier claimed a robbery by Ryner and was jailed as a witness. John Weit, charged with larceny from a dwelling, then faced the court after Ryner's case went to the jury.
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Fred Ryner
Fagan
John Weit
Ryner
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