Grand Jury Subpoenas 30 City County Men
Federal grand jury at Portland calls about 30 businessmen and farmers from La Grande for February 27. Deputy U S Marshals delivered subpoenas. receivership figure Walter Niedner plans to bring bank books and records to testify. Several named individuals are alleged to be among those implicated in J W Scriber's defalcations at Farmers & Traders National Bank.
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Portland
J. W. Scriber
Farmers & ‘Traders’ National Bank
United States
la Grande
Walter Niedner
Scriber
Explosion at Walla Walls House Fire Causes Fatal Burns
Gas leak ignited during stove operation in Walla Walla this morning. An explosion fatally burned EB, W, All, and the Hill and O. T. Dean families, who escaped in night clothes. Damage estimated at $3000.
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Walla Walla
Hill
O. T. Dean
Seven Dead in Cyclone Hit Reece Near Wichita
Iola Kansas February 22 reports say seven persons were killed today by a cyclone at Reece near Wichita. The storm struck with strong winds causing collapse and damage to homes and farms. Local authorities organized rescue efforts and began inquiries into the loss.
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Iola
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Reece
Wichita
Grange Endorses Y M C A Movement Support
Local Grange endorses the Y M C A movement as part of a broader civic initiative. The La Grande Pr A Building Scheme is noted, with Antal cited in connection to the proposal.
Walla Walla Strike Upsets Local Newspapers
Printers strike at Washington Printing & Book Manufacturing after a 60 cent raise demand is rejected. The Morning Union and Evening Statesman face disruption while the Evening Bulletin signs an agreement. Blue Mountain Grange No 445 expresses support for a local YMCA movement. John Anthony plans to move to River Junction.
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Evening Statesman
Morning Union
City Daily
The
Statesman
Evening Bulletin
John Anthony
River Junction
Washington's Birthday Observed Across Cities in Patriotism
The nations founder is honored with numerous celebrations as cities from Washington to Boston mark his birthday. Highlights note absent officials in Washington and a subdued Wall Street, while Boston displays flags and Paris joins in national patriotism amid continued coverage.
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Wall Street
Hub City
Boston
Washington
Reagan and Attell set for 20 round Colma bantam clash
Jimmy Reagan and Monte Attell weighed in for a 20 round bantam bout at Colma this afternoon. Reagan and Attell, billed as the bantams, weighed 116 pounds. Kelther led betting interest as the favorite. The ring action is to start at a stated hour.
Britt Favored Over Summers In 20 Round Title Fight
London reports Jimmy Britt of California is the favorite to win tonight's 20 round bout against Johnny Summers.
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London
Jimmy Britt
California
Johnny Summers
Thousands Attend Idaho Payette Boise Irrigation Opening
At Boise on February 22 officials and lawmakers witnessed the opening of the Payette Boise irrigation project as water from the Boise River diverted to Deer Flat reservoir irrigates about 400 000 acres across Ada and Canyon counties. The Deer Flat reservoir is described as the world's largest artificial body of water and special trains carried settlers to the event.
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United States
Boise River
Boise
Ada
Canyon
Deer Flat
Atlantic Fleet Welcomed Home After Long Tour at Hampton Roads
After months at sea the Atlantic Fleet returns to Hampton Roads with an elaborate reception planned for officers. The fleet touches Old Point Comfort early today while crowds gather to greet the warships and sailors.
Itinerary of the Fleet From Hampton Roads 1907
Journey log lists ports from Hampton Roads departure December 18 1907 to Hampton Roads return February 22 1909. Stops include Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Valparaiso Callao San Francisco Honolulu Auckland Sydney Melbourne Manila Yokohama Amoy Colombo Port Said Naples Villefranche Malta Marseille Gibraltar and more totaling 44227 miles over 1 year 2 months and 6 days with five foreign countries belted.
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Columbo
Port Bald
Naples
Villefrance
Malta
Marseilles
Gibraltar
Fatal Excursion Train Collision In Delmar
An afternoon crash in Delmar Delaware involved the first section of the Pennsylvania excursion train bound for Norfolk colliding with two locomotives in the yards. Seven men were killed outright and a fire destroyed the combination baggage and mail car. Victims were workers on scene and bodies were recovered. Several passengers remained buried under debris but no serious injuries reported.
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Delmar
Del
Norfolk
California continues race issue as loophole found
Sacramento February 22 present opponents boast that racial segregation will persist in California. Intimate supporters claim a loophole will render the Hughes bill ineffective. The draft mirrors New York’s measure but conditions differ here and the loophole will be exposed after adjournment.
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Cal
California
New York
Taft Addresses Penn Audience on Professions’ Role
President elect Taft spoke before a large crowd of University of Pennsylvania students faculty and graduates on the relation of earned professions to government He highlighted the influence of physicians journalists and other professionals in politics and paid homage to Washington as a founding exemplar.
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Philadelphia
Taft
University of Pennsylvania
Washington
Spokane on Hill Road Plan Report Circulates
Seattie Feb 12. Northern Pacific will close the St Paul road tracks between Lind and Ellensburg in eastern Washington to operate passenger trains. In return the St Paul road will secure passage to Spokane over the Hill Line rails. The negotiations concern a coalition of cooperation between the lines with a to be determined deal.
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Northern Pacific
St Paul Road
Lind
Ellensburg
Washington
Nirance
Spokane
Hilline
Cofthesiye
Insane farmer kills family and self in Eleva Wisconsin
Reports say Hane Sveum, a farmer released from an insane asylum, stabbed his four children and killed 22 head of stock before setting fire to a stable. He then wounded himself and died after jumping from a barn with a rope around his neck.
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Eleva
Wic
Hane Sveum
Sveum
Cooper Testimony On Carmack Killing Under Cross Examination
Nashville Feb 22 Robin Cooper repeated the account of the killing of former Senator E W Carmack under cross examination. He maintained his story from direct questioning and answered a claim that he shot Carmack while down by stating he fired while Carmack stood and pointed a revolver at him.
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Robin Cooper
E. W. Carmack
McCain
Robin
Fleet Homecoming Sparks Salutes in Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort Virginia on February 22 witnessed a composite welcome as 16 battleships led a fleet into Hampton Roads. The homecoming marked the first circumnavigation by a modern navy with President Roosevelt and Secretary Newberry aboard to greet the voyage that began December 16, 1907.
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Hampton Roads
Roosevelt
Navy
Newberry
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