First Arrest Under New City Liquor Ordinance
Chief Rayburn conducts raid under the new ordinance. about 26 gallons of whiskey wine and brandy seized from Jas Farquharson on First Street. Farquharson arrested and to appear for trial Friday at 10 am. Ordinance carries fines from 50 to 260 dollars or 25 to 90 days in jail with goods destroyed. Farquharson contends goods stored before local option law took effect last July. chief holds a different view to be resolved at trial.
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Ohio Delegation Lacks Orders From Speaker Cannon
The Ohio delegation declares President Taft is party leader and will not take further orders from Speaker Joe Cannon without presidential approval. The move signals Taft’s dominance in guiding party actions and reshapes congressional leadership influence.
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Joe Cannon
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Sobrante de San Jacinto Ranch Division Under Way
The 70 000 acre Sobrante de San Jacinto ranch near San Jacinto, recently sold for about a million dollars to a land company, will be divided into small farms as work on the division and sale begins soon. Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas will deliver the annual address at the New York State Bar Association meeting in Rochester.
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Rochester
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Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
New York State Bar Association
Supreme Court Justice Edward D White Profile
Edward D White serves on the nation's highest court as a member of the Supreme Court. His tenure highlights include shaping early 20th century jurisprudence and influencing landmark decisions.
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Edward D. White
Nation's Highest Court
Runaway freight wreck adds to Rocky Mountain toll
A runaway freight train on Moffat road near Denver kills three crew and injures two, raising five day regional toll to 100 dead and 16 hurt. Earlier wrecks near Leadville and Lemay Utah left four dead and three injured, then three dead and 11 injured in Lemay.
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Colo
Moffatt Road
Rocky Mountain
Leadville
Lemay
Utah
Judge Snowbound Delays Walla Walla Chicken Show
Walla Walla judge W. A. Breed, tasked with judging the exhibition of chicks, is snowbound below the city. No judging has started. telephoned messages say he will reach La Grande tonight to complete the judging before Friday night.
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W. A. Breed
Walla Walla
la Grande
Ladies Receive Hunting Licenses in La Grande
County Clerk Wright issued two hunting licenses for 1910 to Mrs. Frank Leavitt and Miss Leone Wade in La Grande. The article notes that few licenses are typical for women in the area and highlights these two residents as prominent locals.
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la Grande
Wright
Frank Leavitt
Leone Wade
Three Million Edison Stock Offered to Stockholders
New York on January 20 announces three million shares of the new ten million dollar capital stock of the Commonwealth Edison Company will be offered at par to stockholders of record today. Payments will be made in quarterly installments with the first due February 1.
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New York
Commonwealth Edison Company
Hermann in Conspiracy Trial Details on Stand
A television style report centers on Hermann and Judge Wolverton with George Sorenson on the stand. The testimony describes pressuring her to uncover a large portion of holdings to pay Mentos Mitchell and Binger Hormann for alleged Blue Mountain Reserve developments.
Binger Hermann Testimony Ties Lands to Forest Reserve Case
Portland January 20 ex commissioner of the general land office Binger Hermann faced a minute for alleged link to the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve conspiracy. George Sorenson testified that F P Mays demanded land concessions to cover expenses of the reserve, with Mays saying the money would pay Senator Mitchell and Binger Hermann for work in Washington.
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Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
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Forenson
F. P. Mays
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Mays
Mitchell
Binger Hermann
Washington
Brutal crime found at rooming house still under inquiry
Police detain the hatter proprietor of a rooming house after tenants discover a brutal crime scene with severe scalp injuries. Investigators pursue a motive of revenge as officers question witnesses and gather evidence at the residence.
Woman found slain in South Side flat with severed head
Noon today a woman identified as Anna Fur long was found dead in a South Side flat. Police suspect brutal murder possibly driven by jealousy or revenge. Tillie Taylor, owner of the house, is detained as investigators pursue leads. The crime is described as shocking and violent.
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Tillie Taylor
Drugist A. T. Hill Heads to Indiana to Reunite with Father
A. T. Hill, a local druggist, departs tonight for Indiana to visit his father, whom he has not seen in twenty years.
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A. T. Hill
Indiana
World Famous Fighters to Appear at Steward Opera House
James J Jeffries world heavyweight champion will visit Steward Opera House on the 27th with a galaxy of stars including Frank Gotch Sam Berger Dr F B Roller and Farmer Burns plus John Hannanson. Jeffries will head to Portland after an afternoon appearance in La Grande with sparring shadow boxing and exhibitions drawing fans eager for the July 4th clash.
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Farmer” Burns
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Postal Savings Bank Bill Faces Senate Opposition
Senator Carter, author of the postal savings bank bill, pledges a hard fight for passage despite opposition from Aldrich, Penrose and other strong senators. He has been in the Canal Zone investigating affairs but will devote more time to pushing the measure.
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Postal Savings Bank
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Penrose
Canal Zone
Manchester Unity convention opens in Oakland
Coast members of the Manchester Unity, the English origin of the American Order of Odd Fellows, hold a convention in Oakland today during a San Francisco era report.
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Manchester Unity
American Order of Odd Fellows
Oakland
Valet Jones Found in Galveston Villain Hunter Reports Find
Galveston Texas January 20 Valet Jones the man wanted in the murder of William Morrin Rice the New York capitalist linked to Albert T Patrick is reported found A Patrick brother who has pressed for Patrick’s release says Jones will confess to clear Patrick of involvement in the crime
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Valet” Jones
William Morrin Rice
New York
Albert T. Patrick
Gotham
Jones
Patrick
Fire Chief Leads Search at Ellis Building Disaster
Philadelphia news from January 20 reports Fire Chief Baxter directing a rescue at the Ellis building where 500 factory girls were trapped by fire. Five bodies recovered. hospitals say many injured. at least six more fatalities likely. Night efforts attempt to tally missing workers.
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Mother’s Heroic Blood Transfusion Fails to Save Boy
New York January 20 Arthur Shibley who was shot at High Bridge Park by an unknown assailant died today despite his mother’s heroic attempt to save him by transfusing her own blood into his veins. The child did not rally.
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Arthur Shibley
High Bridge Park
Meat and Egg Boycott Spreads Across Cities
Reports from Denver Omaha Pittsburg and Chicago detail a growing movement urging abstinence from meat and eggs to protest high prices. Mass meetings and pledged abstention are planned or underway with unions backing the campaign and packers urged to cut wholesale prices.
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Chicago
Middle West
Pittsburg Joins National Laymen Missionary Movement
Pittsburg, Pa. will participate in the National Laymen's Missionary Movement during the meeting that begins this evening. It is expected that the Smoky City will contribute liberally to the national evangelization scheme.
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Pittsburg
Smoky City
Colorado Realty Dealers Discuss Irrigation At Session
Colorado Springs, Jan. 20. The Colorado State Realty Dealers Association held a morning session focusing on irrigation and dry farming, plus additional topics, as part of its meeting.
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Colo
Colorado State Realty Dealers’ Association
Suffragists Gather in Albany for Ballot Campaign
Woman suffragists and antis begin gathering in Albany for a push on the state legislature. Mrs Belmont and Mrs Mackay take prominent roles in the drive for woman suffrage.
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Mra
Belmont
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