Arrest in La Grande Sodomy Case Sparks Jail Time Expected
Samuel Bently was arrested in La Grande for sodomy and awaits a sentence of one to three years in the state penitentiary. Price Gates, Chief of Police Waiden, led the arrest this afternoon. Bently, a reportedly 26 year old foreign-born man who spoke heavily accented English, refused to reveal his hometown. He arrived in Le Grande today and is held for circuit court.
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Price Gates
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le Grande
Fines Collected By City Under Local Option Law
The text states that starting in May the city of La Grande can collect all fines for local option law violations, with prior practice sending fine money to city and county coffers. The fragment notes changes in revenue flow from fines.
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Ll Grande
la Grande
City Officials Tied to Arrests in New Ordinance Passage
The article notes city officials were affiliated with the arrest and prosecution of violators as the ordinance, affecting fines, passed and went into effect. The details describe how the measure enables enforcement and potential penalties.
James R. Smith Jewelry Sells Singer Sewing Machines
Mr James R Smith offers Singer sewing machines and Rhecler and Wilson brands at his jewelry store with options for accounts. A H Stone, agent for Singer Co, handles arrangements.
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Singer
Rhecler & Wilson
Together Robert Herrick not book at Ferguson's
Charles and Kennedy present The Servant In the Howes in a literary event at Ferguson's. Herrick's not book titled To gether is mentioned in association with the program.
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Ferguson
Charles and Kennedy
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