Indictments Link Senator Mitchell and Hermann in Land Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Beaster Mitchell and Binger Hermann with conspiring to defraud the government in land patents. The case traces ties to Peter May letter exchanges and shows alleged payments and influence aimed at expedited patenting, culminating in notes of a 1903 Washington visit and subsequent affidavits.
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Federal Grand Jury
Sorenson
Beaster Mitchell
Binger Hermann
George Sorenson
Mitchell
Hermann
Sianetad
Sena Mitchell
Hermann Wish
Peter-Mays
Nts
Pater
Hermenin
Washington
Aaid
D-wey House
Hormann
Famou Puter
Bs Sid Sha Benatr
Puter
Grange Hall Literary Society Meets with Debate and Plans
The Grange Hall Literary Society held a Friday meeting with lively debate on women’s suffrage. The program for next Friday includes music and recitations as members prepare for further discussion on mail parcel weights. Mr J W McMillan of Starkey and his son visited town for medical attention for a wound.
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Grange Hall Literary Society
Earl Hughes
J Bernard Snow
Mra B Buow
Iéen Anton
Chas Huffman
Wm Sherwood
EL Jasper
Bernard Snow
J W McAliater
Joseph Baker
E D Japer
WB Jasper
Bernard Boon
Oba. Hoffman
J W McMillan
Starkey Fein
Dra Bacon
Hell
Senator Mitchell Denies Involvement in Land Deal
Spokane dispatch notes Senator John Mitchell denying any payment from Pater or Puter in land matters. He claims he first met Puter in Washington via a letter from F P Mays and says he did nothing beyond typical citizen aid, stating he believes he is exempt from arrest during Congress.
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Spokane
Pater
John & Mitchell
Washington
Associated Prena
Puter
Mitchell
F P Mays
Portland
Oregon
Denial by Benster Mitchell Targets Hitchcock and Heney
Benster Mitchell denounces the indictment as a conspiracy naming Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock and Special Prosecutor Heney as principal conspirators. He states willingness to return to Portland if prosecutors assure mediation of the trial.
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Eccasion
Portland
Benster Mitchell
Hitchcock
Heney
Oregon District Attorney John Hall Ousted in Land Fraud Probe
Attorney General Moody removed United States District Attorney John H Hall of the District of Oregon at the request of Francis J Henry who has been handling land fraud cases in Oregon as nominal assistant to Hall. Moody refused to specify charges.
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Oregonian News
Devon Deo
Day
John H Hall
United States
District of Oregon
Francis J Henry
Ball
Ore
Moody
White House
Hall
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Binger Herrman
General Land Office
Kimee
Senator Mitchell
Benator
Alwady
Emma L Watson
W Ads
Oregon City
Davis
Albany
Loomis
W Tarpley
Davia
George Ogden
Loomis and Davis
Ogden
Pooter
Hoermeen
Mr. Hermann
Mr. Pater
W A Richards
Richards
Hoe
Maud Witt
Ormsby
Grange Hall Literary. Society
Loeb
Lo Evne Joe Golden
Rath Houghes
Alice Boor
Fred Huffman
neessiaRe Ean Pieir
Jasper
Soseek
M Janper
Bolo
Eee
Ellie Gekeler
la Grande
J. H. Peare
Nowlin
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