Squatter Wins First Battle in Wallowa Controversy
Register Bramwell set aside Guy M. Burkit's application in favor of squatters in a landmark decision that could guide dozens more timber and stone claims in the county. The test case, heard over nearly a month, found substantial proof of improvements by the protestant Finley Newton and marked a precedent for entry procedures and settlement rights in the region.
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Frank C. Bramwell
Wallowa County
Guy M. Burkit
Finley M. Newton
la Grande
Bramwell
Steamer Lost at Stanley Falls Oceanic Tragedy
A Congo steamer under Captain Seigstrom was driven over Stanley falls near Antwerp on Feb 20. Twenty crew members drowned and Seigstrom killed himself as the craft sank after the rudder failed.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Congo
Seigstrom
Stanley Falls
Fire destroys David Crockett property in Elgin
A kitchen fire in the David Crockett property in Elgin, occupied by Mr and Mrs Wood, broke out at 11 o clock in the forenoon. Mrs Woods was ill and was removed, but the blaze had gained headway before firefighters could reach it. Insurance covered part of the losses. The fire could not be controlled.
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Wood
Woods
Bride of Two Weeks Slain in Chicago Home
Chicago police probed the murder of Mia Ida Cooper a bride of two weeks whose body lay in the bathroom with a cut throat a gunshot wound and bloody finger marks on her face and clothing. They suspect a jilted lover who menaced her after her marriage to Thomas Cooper.
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Chicago
Mia
Ida Cooper
Thomas Cooper
Arrests in Summerville Spur Grand Jury Gambling Probe
Eighteen of fifty nine indictments were revealed as Sheriff Childers reported 1% arrests in Summerville and nearby. The ringleaders faced charges of gambling with John Stevens and Hymen Stevens among those逃 who fled to Washington. Donaldson escaped, reportedly to marry the day after leaving town. A tale links Wilber of Union to a stock scam and a “21” banking game that collapsed, prompting suspicions of deceit and bank notices as the grand jury investigates widespread gambling schemes.
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Childers
Summerville
John Stevens
Hymen Stevens
Donaldson
Washington
Johnny
Summerville Boys
Wilber
Union
Ontario
Walker
Waler
Arrests Under Local Option Law Show Decline
Chief Walden said no drunkenness arrests in January and only one in February. Records show 28 drunkenness arrests in eight months since local option law, versus 193 arrests in the eight months before it took effect.
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Walden
Ruo
Sea Bulldogs Near The Fold For Atlantic Squadron
Norfolk Virginia eager for a grand home coming as the Atlantic Squadron returns from war service. The reception will be elaborate with a notable program in progress for Meus. By tomorrow morning the war rejects should be visible on the horizon but not yet make a grand entry into Hampton Roads.
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Hampton Roads
Quake Predicted by Astronomer Near Grenoble Vote
Astronomer Marchand had forecast a major quake to strike near Grenoble with checks indicating partial vindication after reports of tremors at St Georges Village. He warned a strong shock could come before midnight, citing sun moon alignment and meridian reference affecting weak earth spots.
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Paris
Marchand
St. Georges
Grenoble
Exploiting Seattle Pair on California Excursion Train
Tacoma February 20 The Great California excursion from Puget Sound left for Los Angeles. The seven day trip aims to boost Seattle fairs and Sound cities. About 200 riders are on board, the train loaded with literature.
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Tacoma
California
Puget Sound
Los Angeles
Seattle
Governor Takes Hand In Fight In Olympia
Olympia February 20 A sensational address by May in Seattle last night dominates legislative chatter. Legislators split over acting governor Flay's stance reflecting broader views on the local option bill. Proposals include holding senate bills in public morals, forcing passage of McMaster's bill, aligning with league bills, or creating a new joint committee to draft a fresh measure as many members were absent to predict the next move.
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Senate
House
McMaxter
Oregon Legislature Adopts Deficit Bills and Normal School Changes
State lawmakers adjourned after passing the deficiency appropriation of 104005 dollars and a 275000 dollar plan for deaf mutes site removal. The general appropriation bill totals 76060 for the supreme court and 17000 for the state treasurer, with reductions. Weston Normal School fate debated. Monmouth to remain, Weston and Ashland schools to be closed. Eastern and Southern Oregon efforts failed. The house rejected the printing bill. passed the general game code with amendments. Campbell eight-hour law among key senate measures.
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Supreme Court
Hart
Bowerman
Menators
Weston Normal
Gennte
Monmouth
Weston
Ashland
Oregon
House
Senate Committee On Industries
Robin Cooper Takes the Stand in Carmack Murder Trial
Robin Cooper testifies in his own defense alongside his father Colonel Cooper and John D. Sharpe in the Carmack murder case. He recounts his life and the shooting aftermath, noting he was taken for surgery to remove a shoulder bullet, a key factual issue as prosecutors claim the bullet came from Colonel Cooper’s revolver while the defense argues it came from Carmack’s weapon.
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Nashville
Robin Cooper
Colonel Cooper
John D. Sharpe
For
Cooper
Robin
Carmack
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Roy Chase
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