Bank Charter Delayed By Holiday Busy Receiver At Work
Holiday congestion delays Comptroller of the Currency in approving a new bank charter. The Farmers and Traders bank building is now effectively National Bank property awaiting transfer. Receiver Niedner works day and night to finalize reports while the public is asked to defer nonurgent meetings.
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Farmers & Traders’ National Bank
The
United States National
Washington
Niedner
Lumbermen Consider Withdrawing From Spokane Lumbermen
In Union county and other eastern Oregon lumber regions a meeting in La Grande discusses possible withdrawal from the Spokane organization. About a dozen men representing hundreds of thousands of dollars in sawmill property gathered to weigh feasibility and to get better acquainted with timing and aims. Secretary Kollorg of the Spokane group attended the session as arrivals from Wallowa and neighboring counties fed the discussion.
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Wallowa
Spokane
Union County
Oregon
Spokane Association
la Grande
Baker
Umatila
Rigin
Kollorg
Delay Graft Case in San Francisco Drags to January 12
Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads, faces trial for offering a bribe to a board of supervisors member. Due to F. J. Heney’s absence, the proceeding may be postponed to January 12 despite Calhoun’s lawyers pressing for immediate action. Langdon and assistant OGara attended. Heney will join on the new date.
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San Francisco
F. J. Heney
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Board of Supervisors
Calhounn
Langdon
John O'Gara
Heney
Roosevelt defends secret service policy in special message
President Roosevelt sends to the House a special message denying charges of corruption among Congress and asserting the secret service's operations were limited appropriately. He backs consolidation of all government detective services under the Justice Department and calls for an increased chief agent salary.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Secret Service
House
Congress
L. W. Bushey
Cannon
Chicago
Sam
Kamela Man Missing in Mountain Wild Likely Dead
The Kamela resident William Dye, last seen December 18 on Schumann place near McKay Creek, is believed dead or hopelessly lost after searches found no trace. Theories cite possible death from robbery or liquor intoxication as parties comb the mountains around Kamela and Meacham.
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William Dye
Kamela
Ben
Dye
Schumann Place
McKay ‘Creek
Pendleton
Meacham
Kamelo
Mountain Wilds
McKay Creek
J. R. Thompson
H. Swagger
Kamels
Beavr Creek Water Bonds Bidster Seeks City Negotiations
The American Light and Water Company of Kansas City led by Frank K. Lowry seeks to take over Beaver Creek water bonds and build the pipe system. Lowry will present a bid at the council meeting next Wednesday night, claiming a lower offer than before and promising completion within two months after start. The council has not yet contracted as bids were due January 20. The Current Topic club hosts an afternoon event tomorrow at Mrs Brenholts’ home.
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American Light & Water Company of
Kansas City
Frank K. Lowry
Lowry
Pickler
Kirk
W. L. Brenholts
Hains Trial Brings Thornton Hanns to Witness Stand
Thornton Hanns accused of murdering William Annis testified about his brother Captain Hains alleged insanity. Brigadier General Fate, sister of the defendant, also testified earlier. In Boise, James H. Brady was inaugurated governor as the Tenth Idaho legislature opened. Inaugural ball planned for tonight.
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Flushing
L. 1
Thornton Hanns
William Annis
Hains
Fates
Boise
James H. Brady
Idaho
Roosevelt and Hitchcock Clash Over Oregon Senate Seat
President Roosevelt accuses Republican National Committee chair Hitchcock of meddling in Oregon politics as he backs Governor George E. Chamberlain for the U.S. Senate. The two leaders have held several tense talks over the issue, with Roosevelt vowing to defend Chamberlain against supposed legislative promises.
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Roosevelt
Hitchick
Republican National
Chamberlain
Stornys
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Baterbock
Fluton
Washinton
Oregon
Fulconites
Cosgrove to be Inaugurated in Olympia on January 11
Paso Robles report says Cosgrove will depart Thursday for Olympia to be inaugurated January 11. Officials note his health is improving and he plans to return to Paso Robles after the ceremony.
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Paso Robles
Cosgrove
Olympia
Former Venezuelan President Castro Operated For Kidney Trouble
Ferlin reports former President toriano Castro of Venezuela underwent kidney surgery today. Surgeons expect complete recovery.
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Ferlin
Toriano Castro
Venezuela
Hie
Supreme Court Denies Review in Oil Company Fine Case
Washington January 4 The U S Supreme Court denied the government's petition for a review in the Standard Oil Company case involving a $29 fine. Judge K M Landis oversaw the matter and the decision ends the petition.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court of the United States Today
K. M. Landis
Chinese Eleven Defeats Japanese Team 11 to 0 in Football
In San Francisco on January 4 the Chinese Imperial eleven beat the Japanese team yesterday by a score of 11 to 0. The scene featured national banners and celebratory bunting in Chinatown as Nippon flags hung at half mast.
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San Francisco
Nippon
Chinatown
Promoter McCarey Tables Offer for Jeffries Johnson Fight
Los Angeles January 4 promoter Tom McCarey offers Jim Jeffries fifty thousand dollars to fight Jack Johnson and proposes to guarantee Jim Johnson five hundred thousand as proof of good faith Jeffries has not replied with a firm answer though consideration is suspected
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Los Angeles
Tom McCarey
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Coon
Jeffries
Jeff
Sentenced to Hang: Daly Appeals in Portland
Harry Daly, sentenced to hang January 29 for killing a saloonkeeper in Portland, will seek a life extension by filing an appeal.
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Portland
Harry Daly
Merchants to Send Delegates to Oregon Grocers Meet
Delegates from La Grande and Portland prepararions for the Oregon Grocers and Merchants association annual meeting in Portland. E Polack and J G Snodgrass will attend with more delegates to be appointed at tonight's Merchants Protective association session. The La Grande group, now 40 members strong, aims to bolster merchant protection and community interests.
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la Grande
Oregon Grocers’ and Merchants’ Association
Portland
É. BE
E. Polack
J. G. Snodgrass
Merchants’ Protective Association
Mass irrigation meeting draws record acreage pledges
J E Reynolds increased his irrigation subscription to 480 acres as organizers prepare for the January 16 mass meeting to adopt by laws and form a corporation. committee heads estimate land signups will reach a 16 000 acre target with pools possible among Sandridge owners.
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Corporation
J. & Reynolds
J. D. McKennon
McKennon
Sandridge
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Holse
United States
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