Evelyn Thaw Testifies in Murder Trial Amid Turbulent Courtroom
Evelyn Thaw was called to testify for the defense of her husband, charged with Branford White's murder. Mrs Thaw answered questions about his early childhood and love for Evelyn Nesbit before being excused. Miss Alice Fletcher, a Washington archaeologist, testified on Thaw's early behavior and health, and Mrs William Thaw's appearance suggested other potential testimony.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Branford White
Littleton* Thaw
Thaw
Littleton
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
William ‘Thaw
Josiah
Alice Fletcher
Washington
Harry
Archaeological Bureau
United States
Miss Fletcher
William Thaw
Evelyn
Rumors of Ship Disaster Spread in Evans Fleet
Washington and New York circulate a rumor that the battleship Connecticut, part of Admiral Evans fleet, was blown up in Rio de Janeiro harbor. Navy officials seek confirmation and await direct communication from Evans as rumors continue to spread nationwide.
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New York
Anl
Washington Today
Evans
Disaater
Rio Janeiro
Evans Himeedi
Washington, D. C
San
Washington
Connecticut
Pacific Ocean
Navy Department
Admiral Evans
Putman Testifies in Portland Land Frauds Case
In Portland on January 17 the sole government witness, Putman of Fossil, described the Steiner led scheme to fence public domain. Special Prosecutor Henry aims to prove a conspiracy to defraud the government then link Hall and Edward May with the unfenced lands. The defense offered only a blanket objection which the court overruled.
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Putman
Fossil
Portland
Steiner
Hall
B. A. Putuseer
Henry
Government of
Public Lands
Edward Maye
Webter
Hail and
Mays
Pope Stricken by Violent Gout, Bed Bound in Rome
Rome reports Pope is suffering a violent attack of gout and ordered to stay in bed for some time. All audiences have been suspended.
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Rome
Pew
Umatilla
Wang
Pondleton
Pilot Rock
Oregon Press Association convenes in Portland to discuss Putman case
The Oregon Press association meets in semi annual convention in Portland on January 16 and 17. Former president J. S. Dellinger will speak on Needed Legislation. Debate likely on whether to act regarding Editor Putman of the Medford Tribune indicted for libel and denied right to prove truth of alleged statements. Delegates and wives receive a reception tonight.
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Oregon Press Association
Torth
Putman
Dellinger
Hbel
Association
Suffragists Raid Premier Campbell-Bannerman Home in Cabinet Meet
London reports suffragettes raided the premier’s house during a cabinet meeting. Police and protesters clashed in a chaotic hour as blocks and arrests occurred amid the disturbance.
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London
Suffragettus
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Jaee
Daily honors given for Teo de Janeiro visit
Extensive reparations have been made for the entertainment of the Evans fleet and the admiral. A two mile beat race between commanders and mates will be the feature of today’s program as the fleet awaits the admiral’s arrival.
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Teo de Janeiro
Evans
Conners
Jury Deliberation in Walsh Bank Case Prolonged
Chicago January 17 The Walsh case jury remains out with no near agreement after long deliberations. The government will extend balloting as long as possible to avoid retrial costs, with trial expenses totaling about 100000 dollars.
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Chicago
John KR. Walsh
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Roosevelt orders troops to stay until Nevada acts
President Roosevelt responds to a Nevada legislative appeal by directing regular troops to remain in the field until the state legislature takes definite action toward forming a state police.
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Washington
Nevada
Roosevelt
Jidfield
Akes
Stile Police
Shipping Horses Again Four Carloads Sent to Seattle This Week
Four carloads of horses have been shipped from Wallin Walla to Seattle this week marking renewed trade since the financial downturn. Two cars were sent Monday night by the Mc Ronald feed and livery barn and last night two more departed from the Pioneer and McDonald stables.
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Seattle
Wallin Walla
Jerida
McDonald Barn
Pioneer
Shipping Revival Boosts Horse Trade Along Coast
A Spokane man, Henry Brooke, died aboard the steamer Roanoke from Seattle toward Astoria after leaving Portland. He traveled with his son in law J M Moore and a sister. the cause of death was heart failure. The report notes horses are being shipped again, with prices steady but expected to rise as stock-raising interests view the resumption favorably.
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Seattle
Spokane
Astoria
Ore
Henry [ Brooke
Roanoke
Portland
San Francisco
J. M. Moore
Pendleton rail changes and local sports alert
The Pendleton area sees a new return line on the O R N cut off with track improvements brightening the system. Pendleton girls may travel next month for a Walla Walla game with two gym tours planned if scheduling holds.
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Pendleton
Gulling
Pen- Meton
Walla Wallea
Walla Walla
Wealthy New York socialite dies by own action
Mrs Herbert Sears of Massachusetts leaped from a 13th floor New York apartment, plunging 160 feet to a roof below. She planned the act, wrote a letter to her husband, and had come to New York for a nervous condition operation.
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New York
Herbert Sears
Massachusetts
Crusade Against Street Walkers Sparks Police Action
Police plan a crackdown on street walkers, citing nightly roaming and flirtations that lead to trouble. The Democrat notes the lack of a holding facility and expects the new jail to restrain roaming after arrest.
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Wes
Nooters Rally Quiet Crowd At Magket Hitt Game
Young men from the city energized the Magket Hitt game with enthusiastic cheering. Spectators remained orderly, needing only referee signals for hush between halves while intermission entertainments pleased the audience.
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Pacific States
Black
Ladies Union
Oregon
Evans and Hisleet
WALSH
Boston
Hill’s Drug Store
la Grande
Orevon
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