Schmitz Wins Appeal in San Francisco Graft Case
The California Court of Appeal reversed most of Judge Dunne’s rulings in the Schmitz graft trial, ordering acquittal on the indictment and likely freeing him from county jail. Ruef reacted with quiet pleasure, while the decision broadly reshapes the graft proceedings and surrounding charges.
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York financier William Nevida commits suicide after subway plunge
William B. Nevida, a former Stock Exchange member in York, reportedly threw himself before a subway train in the morning. His act followed alleged financial losses and personal crisis.
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Senate approves survey of Columbia River segment in Washington
The senate on January 9 approved a resolution ordering a preliminary survey of the Columbia River between Wenatachee and Priest Rapids in Washington to assess feasibility and needs for future development.
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Russian officials dispute Kobe speech misquotation
In St Petersburg Russia denies Count Okuma’s Kobe address urged Indian uprising. Russian authorities say his remarks do not align with reports of the speech while denying allied anger in Britain and Japan.
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Berlin to Hear Roosevelt Lecture by Oberlin Leader
Berlin residents will attend a lecture at the American Church tomorrow night by Dr. W. Pallantine president of Oberlin College Ohio. The program aims to present the truth about President Roosevelt with invited German officials and foreign diplomats listening to the prose praising America's strenuous chief executive.
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Ten Men for Thaw Jury
The Thaw trial opened with nine jurors seated and Frank Manning tentatively added as the tenth. Actress Edna Goodrich faces potential contempt for tearing a subpoena, and six original jurors remained after late challenges.
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Ruef Begins Prison Term After Conviction Ties
Abraham Ruef, once boss of San Francisco, starts a jail term amid memories of his power as leader of three political parties. He is joined by J Dalzell Brown James Treadwell Walter Bartnett Eugene Schmits Louis Olan and others connected to Depourt Trust frauds. Sheriff Dolan enforces a commitment ordered by Judge Dunne.
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Jamexe Treadwell
Walter J. Bartnett
Depourt & Trust Company
Eugene Schmits
Louis Olan
Pacific coast apples drive market as Mrs Shields visits
Mrs Shields of Shields Fruit Co. of Walla Walla returns from a East visit and predicts the next six weeks will see Pacific coast apples dominate shipments while cold storage stocks fade. She notes early potato demand and cites high freight costs affecting prices.
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Georgia Prohibitionists Gather for State Convention
Macon hosts of Georgia convene for the State Anti-Saloon league meeting as the new prohibition law takes effect. Speakers include W. R. Hammond on his annual address and Rev. John B White on the moral dignity of prohibition in the South.
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Postmaster General Meyer seeks ruling on mail route liquor ban
A new ruling challenges a prohibition movement and orders that any future mail contracts for star screen wagons with messenger routes prohibit transporting intoxicating liquor between points while performing mail service. The decision could affect carrier practices on designated routes and shape enforcement.
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Installation Tonight For Women of Woodcraft Members
Tonight the Women of Woodcraft plan a busy evening with the installation of the lodge’s elected officers. Mrs Newell, state organizer from Portland, will be present to make an official visit and address the meeting. Members are urged to attend.
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Central Church of Christ Announces Ongoing Evening Services
Special services at the Central Church of Christ continue indefinitely with large audiences and strong attention. Evening sessions start at 7:30 with sermons to follow.
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Arguments Closed Before Supreme Court Over Oregon Washington Boundary
The Oregon Washington boundary dispute was argued closed today before the Supreme Court by Attorneys McDonald and Crawford. Encampment Installation Star Encampment No 31 held its annual officers installation with District Deputy W N Monroe and grand lodge officers assisting. Officers installed included DKE Cox C P WHB Coolidge WPB Currey HP W Worstell scribe W N Monroe treasurer T A Brooks junior warden and DD W Willison guard. Waiting rooms at the depot to be closed tonight after No leaves the yards to curb hoboes and undesirable persons.
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Whitman College to Feature Daily Cross Country Runs
Beginning next Saturday Whitman College trackmen will run cross country every day. The pun filled sessions have attracted much interest with many applications to the squad and will continue until March or April when weather and track conditions improve for full outdoor activity.
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Bakers County Woodgrowers Buy 10000 Shares in Utah Salt Mines
The Baker County Woodgrowers association at a Baker City meeting purchased 10 000 shares in the Utah Salt mines at Ogden. By holding a large stake in a valuable salt producing property they aim to secure independence from the salt trust, which has long exploited them.
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Ontario Local Option Vote Passes in Many Precincts
In Ontario a local option vote was held yesterday across numerous towns villages and townships. Returns from fifty eight precincts show the measure voted unanimously in those areas.
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Ontario
Portland grocers urged to face antitrust probe
Portland city officials ordered a three member committee to investigate alleged price dominating trusts among grocers and other merchants. Mayor Lane to lead inquiry with aim of prosecutions under the municipal antitrust ordinance and enforcement of city statutes.
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Lane
Favorable Report On Second Homestead Plan Approved
The ecnite committee on public land authorized a favorable report on the second homestead plan. It notes the participant can relocate to a second site provided he relinquishes his first claim.
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Preparations for War: Hudson Maxim Warns of Immediate Threat
Hudson Maxim, a prominent firearms manufacturer visiting Washington, asserts Japan is rushing war preparations and may strike at any minute. He contends Japan is not financially embarrassed and frames the issue as a strategic move rather than a flag- or poverty-driven weakness.
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Big Arme Manufacturing Companys
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Anniversary of Col T B Lubbock Death Marked in Texas
Texas memory note marks the 45th anniversary of Col T B Lubbock's death. A monument honoring him was funded by the late Governor Frank Lubbeck. Lubbock's kin and a famed Alamo era figure, he joined Ben Milam into San Antonio in 1835 and led Terry's Texas Rangers in the war before dying January 5, 1862.
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Lubbeck
Ben Milam
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Editor on Trial in Medford Railroad Rumor
Medford Oregon January 8 The trial of Editor George Putnam of the Medford Tribune likely starts tomorrow in Jacksonville circuit court. Putnam editorializes criticizing the district attorney and grand jury over a indictable case while alleging efforts to suppress press freedom. The rumor hubbub involves Canadian Pacific moves and a Chicago Northwestern deal amid a railroad receivership.
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Grocers Meet in Portland Oregon This Month
Oregon retail grocers will assemble in Portland on January 21 and 22 to discuss trade issues and upcoming market initiatives. The convention aims to unite grocers for policy updates, procurement strategies, and local business networking opportunities.
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