Labor Troubles on in Seattle
Seattle January 4. The Building Trades Council urged a union boycott of the Yukon fair after the fair directorate refused to employ only union labor. President Hiberg said money came from all classes and no favorites would be shown. Open shop agitation may trigger a general walkout. several contractors plan to hire both union and non union workers. One contractor building a 3159,000 church hired Hon-ynlon men yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Building Trades Council
Parker Arrested on Forgery Charge in Baker County
Chief Walden arrested Fred Parker on forged paper charges after officials in Baker County identified him. Parker, claiming to be Tom Parker’s son, denies knowledge of the alleged crime and sits in the city jail awaiting Sheriff Kond’s arrival.
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Walden
Ed Nand
Baker County
Amin
Fred Parker
Biving
Sheriff Kond
Parker
Tax Levy For 1908 Reduced By County Court
The county court set the 1908 tax levy at 27 mills, making the total levy for city and school district 42 mills. The school portion remains 7 mills and the city 9 mills, lower than last year's 46 mill total.
Public appointed officials named in Oregon listing
Governor Chamberlain names L F Resing Ritter Joan H Bones Taft C B E Kindt Beaverton R F D No Bs H C Searns Yoncatta Harvey B Cross Oregon City John H Greves Baker City Peter Cook Ballston Charlies N Walt Canby Samuel B Notson Heppner
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Chamberlain
State of
Oregon
L. F. Resing
Ritter
Joan H. Bones
Taft
C. BE. Kindt
Beaverton
R. F
H. C. Searns
Yoncatta
Harvey B. Cross
Oregon City
John H. Greves
Baker City
Peter Cook
Ballston
Charlies N. Walt
Canby
Samuel B. Notson
Heppner
Blue Monday Blowback From Thaw White Case Intrigue
A New York January discussion warns of a renewed public airing of the Thaw-White scandal. The piece anticipates sensational, pornographic depictions of high life in New York and Pittsburgh as the case returns to the public eye.
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New York and
Pittsburg
Attempt to wreck a bank shocks Kanesville town
A powerful explosion wrecked part of the First National Bank basement in Kanesville, injuring a plumber, a porter, and several bank employees. Initial reports suggested a bank robbery attempt, but no explanation from suspects or motives has been offered.
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First National Bank
Man Serves One Year for Stealing His Own Calf
Samuel Cain must serve one year in the Folsom peniten tiary for stealing his own calf after pasturing it on land that was later sold. The owner refused to return the calf and Cain, acting on title disputes, took the animal and was arrested. Funeral tomorrow for Mrs. J. W. Crummer in Mensant Home addition scheduled for 10 a.m. The note also mentions notaries from Oklahoma arriving Salem on January 4.
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Samuel Cain
Folsom
Log Angelow
Cal
District Court of Opments
Cain
J. W. Crummer
Mensant Home
Addition
Ity
Salem
Oklahoma
Heney and Fulton War Over Open Letter Demands
An exchange of letters follows Heney challenging Fulton to prove corruption charges while Fulton retorts he is ready to answer and calls on Heney to present evidence. The dispute centers on accusations involving political figures and alleged corrupt practices.
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Tucson
Fulton
Francis J. Heney
Heney
United Bites
Mitchell
Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Ibn Inkes
Astoria
Jon
Portland
Francie J. Heney
United States
J. Fulton
Witnesses summoned in Thaw White killing case
Six witnesses who will testify to the killing of Stanford White by Harry K Thaw have been summoned to appear in court Monday. The senate mentioned reports the trial will hold most of its evidence for rebuttal.
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New York
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Sinter
Mob attacks Japanese quarter in Omaha over wage dispute
A mob of about 160 shouted hang the Japans e and rushed the Japanese quarter. Police led by Chief Brown ing, aided by the sheriff and deputies, arrived to prevent bloodshed. Several missiles were thrown and men on both sides suffered light injuries. The unrest followed 30 American workers being discharged in Pacific shop and Japanese hired at lower pay.
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Omaha
Pollet Browning
Portland Arrest Ties to Salt Lake Police Murder Case
A man arrested in Portland on January 4 is believed to be Thomas Howard matching the description of Joe Sullivan, the alleged killer of Officer Charles F. Ford of Salt Lake. Police report he traveled from the south last night with a navy revolver and refused to speak beyond his claim of entering Portland by force.
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Portland
Chas
Ford
Salt Lake
Foveal
Thomas Howard
Joe Sullivan
Nan
Howard
Martian Law Declared as Mundy Strife Persists
Martial law was declared at Mundy today and the militia will take possession as Indianapolis reports ongoing street car strike. The situation remains unsettled with authorities preparing for enforcement actions yet no resolution announced.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mundy
Coming Week to Open Congress and Thaw Trial Start
New York January 4 Congress will reconvene with Speaker Cannon likely to announce a presidential bid. Clayton resolution to oppose a third term is expected to pass with Democrats backing. Thaw murder trial resumes Monday with insanity defense planned as Jerome prosecutes and Littleton defends.
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New York
Congress
Monidley
Joseph Cannon
Cannon
House
Clayton Resoluton
Roosevelt
Mavy Department
Willard H. Brownson
Naval Bureau of Navigation
Thaw to Lead Defense in Major Antitrust Hearings
Thaw will again be principal witness for the defense in the Standard Oil cases. The government suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey hears in New York Monday before Judge Franklin Ferris. Attorney General Bonaparte will likely argue the Elkins Act rebate case against Great Northern seeking a $15 000 fine. The court will also hear arguments on whether land owned by the United states is involved.
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Thaw
Standard Oil
Franklin Ferris
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
All Trust
New York
Elkins
Bonaparte
United States Supreme Court
Great Northern
Supreme Court
Uni
Rawlan Sues Gov Gooding Over Interview Claims
Bragaw files a $50,000 suit against Governor Frank Gooding and the Boise Statesman alleging he was defamed by an interview published after a Capitat News article. The suit centers on the Pettibone and Haywood trial expense controversy.
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Bole
Frank Golding
Boise Statesman
Golding
Unusual Storm Barricades Roads Across Grant County
Heavy snows disrupt travel in Grant County with three feet of fresh snow in Snow She country. Timber damage blocks public highways for miles while Canyon Cry to Love stage line faces delays. Fire reported on Burne and Aus tin routes as four feet fall in Austin Whitney and Rumpler mountains. Bumpter Valley railroad trains delayed 24 hours before mail routes reopen.
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Grant County
James Tracy
Canyon Cry
Love
Burne
Austin
Austin, Whitney and
Rumpler
Blue Mountain Eagle
Pettibone Is Free Man After 14 Hour Jury Deliberation
Pettibone was acquitted of the murder conspiracy charge in the Steunenberg case after a 14 hour vented deliberation by an Ada County jury. Ten jurors favored acquittal while two stood for conviction until the final minutes. Pettibone was released by Judge Wood and returned to the hospital in Baise.
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Moyer
Baise
Pettibone
Wood
George x. Pettibone
George A. Steunenberg
Adu County
Boise
Denver
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Labor Unions
Fair Association
Seattle Air
Chilberg
Pred Parker
Porserita
Thaker Country
Maud Coming
Jan
Its
J. W. Scriber
Joseph Palmer
G. E. McCully, A.C
Honey
Qmaka
Suliavan
Imere
Harry Kendall Thaw
Victor J. Dowling
New York City
Iit
Jerome
Martin W. Littleton
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Rawlan
GOV. Gooding
Bob Statesman
Dibeled
Tury
Arguillal
Hill’s Drug Store
la Grande
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