State May Ask for Reopening in Gohl Murder Trial
William Gohl, former Sailormen's Union agent, faces a jury verdict in Montesano Washington on charges of murdering Charles Hadberg and suspected other killings. Prosecutor Campbell to open. defense closed early amid surprise. State may seek a re opening if reports that John Hoffmen’s body was found tied to an anchor in Grays Harbor prove true.
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Wash
William Gohl
Sailormen’s Union
Charles Hadberg
Campbell
John Hoffmen
Gohl
Grays Harbor
Robbery at Golden Rule Store Stuns Town
Burglars entered the Golden Rule store through a rear window cutting the glass latch to steal cash and clothing while leaving guns jewelry and other items. Police Chief Walden investigates with scouts on multiple theories as the loss amount remains undetermined.
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Golden Rule
Walden
Memorial Service for King Edward in St Peters Church
Memorial services for the late King Edward will be held in St. Peter's church in this city on Friday evening at 7 30. Canadians Britons and Lodgemen are especially invited.
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Edward
St. Peter's Church
Funeral date announced for eminent European craft member
The Rector Upton H. Gibbs will be absent most of next week so the funeral date is listed as a date instead. All residents of British and Canadian connections are urged to attend. A special invitation goes to the Knight Templars and the Masonic fraternity to honor the memory of a top European craftsman who supported its welfare.
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Upton H. Gibbs
Knight Templars
Masonic Fraternity
Europe
More Light Streamers to Be Added in La Grande
East Adams and South Depot streets will gain extra incandescent streamers as the B O L and P do and the commercial club plan a new contract tonight. The city will pay 25 toward maintenance and ten more streamers are to be added for the same price as the present setup. All lights will be turned off at midnight on Fir Street Adams Avenue and Depot Street to Washington and Fourth.
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la Grande
Fir Street
Adams Avenue
Washington
Fourth
Jury Soon in Hyde Case in Kansas City
In Kansas City on May 10 the defense expects Dr. Hyde to be the last witness. The jury is anticipated to decide by week’s end after Hyde’s direct exam and pending cross examination. Hyde denies all charges and claims he was robbed of test tubes and bacilli cultures from his office during his absence.
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Kansas City
Dr. Hyde
Hyde
Roosevelt Meets Kaiser Informally Amid Tense Berlin Visit
Colonel Roosevelt arrived at Berlin’s railway station ahead of the Kaiser’s Imperial Guard, took a taxicab to the American Embassy, and joined a cordial lunch at Potsdam Palace. The Kaiser blames Baron Von Schoen for a failed plan tied to King Edward’s death, and Roosevelt and the Kaiser will have only informal meetings.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Imperial Guard
Baron von Schoen
Edward
Kaiser
Potsdam
Califor nian Exposition Delegation Heads to Washington
New York May 10 The Califor nian exposition delegation sails to Washington to appeal to President Taft and Congress for federal protection at the San Francisco celebration marking the Panama canal opening in 1915.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Railroad measure passes lower house in Washington vote
The house adopted the railroad bill 200 to 126 amid amendments. An Illinois bid to restore a merger clause failed 168 to 160, and an attempt to recommit with commerce clause changes failed 176 to 160. Taft comments on the bill's potential form.
Observer Praises La Grande Paper and Its Community Role
The La Grande Evening Observer touts its telegraphic news, broad regional reach, and strong community support. It urges readers to subscribe, cites growing circulation, and frames the paper as a symbol of thrift and progress in La Grande and Eastern Oregon.
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Observer
la Grande
la Grande and Vicinity
Insurgents Claim Taft Endorses Short Haul Amendment
In final stage battles over the long and short haul clause critics quote Taft's speech at Pussiac as a presidential endorsement. Insurgents argue the administration does not favor the amendment while Taft appears to back the packed bill.
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Taft
Pussiac
New Orchard County Proposal Sparks La Grande Debate
Editor B C Sanderson of Freewater Times tours La Grande to drum up support for a proposed new county to be named Orchard. He argues Umatilla County residents face long trips to county seat and costly trials while Freewater would gain tax relief and reduced deputy presence. Opponents in Umatilla County resist the secession plan amid banker and business support for Freewater.
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B. C. Sanderson
Freewater Times
la Grande
Freewater
Sanderson
Umatilla County
Pendeton
Orchard
Plan Trip for Editors Oregon Editors to Tour Grande Ronde Valley
Oregon editors will be invited to tour the Grande Ronde Valley during the Newspaper Association of Oregon meeting in Baker City on June 18 and 19. Local commercial club directors aim to meet delegates in La Grande, escort them to valley points, and negotiate railroad stops for a few hours. The effort targets home advertising and boosting the region during the annual convention.
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Newspaper Association of Oregon
la Grande
Union County
Baker City
Oregon
New Governor for Canada Named Likely Brother of Late King
A report predicts Canada will appoint a governor general who is the brother of the late king. The suggestion links royal succession to the gubernatorial choice and notes possible constitutional implications.
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Will BR
Queen Mother Health Fears After King’s Funeral
London May 10. With King Edward’s funeral over relatives fear the Dowager Queen Alexandra’s strength will break. Doctors urge a long rest as the Express reports the Duke of Connaught may replace Carl Gray as governor of Canada, a move Edward had secured before his death.
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Alexandria
Lnte
Edward
The
Daily Express
Duke of Connaught
Carl Gray
Canada
Forest Fire Threatens Du Pont Powder Works in Allston
A forest fire raged through Allston, Michigan on May 10, threatening the Du Pont powder works. Residents battled the blaze at great personal risk as flames swept across the county endangering homes and industrial property.
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Houton
Mich
Allston
Sit
du Pont Powder Works
Shackleton Spots Vast Antarctic Coal Fields
Lieut. Shackleton reports a vast coal belt on the edge of the Antarctic circle spanning four million square miles. He predicts mining there would avert a global coal famine, and says Shackleton will push toward the Pole only after Captain Scott returns, believing Scott will reach his destination.
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Chicago
Lieut
Shackletton
Antarctic Circle
Shackleton
Pole
Sccott
Scott
Depot quarters reopen after repairs with improved interior
Dispatchers Corbett and his staff moved back into the depot building after repairs. The interior was completely redesigned, offering a more commodious and eye pleasing appearance.
Hight Draws Bad Men To Jeffries Johnson Fight
The First Presbyterian church in Oakland adopted resolutions stating that both Black and White bad characters would be drawn to the city for the Jeffries Johnson fight. The resolutions were sent to Governor Gillette the attorney general the district attorney and Alameda County sheriff.
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Calif
Jeffries-Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Goveror Gillette
Alameda County
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