Denial Statement From Mrs Florence Moore in Embezzlement Case
Through her mother Mrs Florence Moore denies aiding Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton's downfall and asserts she spent no embezzled funds. She says the money she used came from her husband and that Hamilton was a close family friend in various business ventures. Mrs Moore was driven to her mother's home in an automobile.
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Oakland
Nay
Florence Moore
Ortis Hamilton
Ton
Moora Ovekend
Mystery at Island City as River Eludes Search Crew
The Grand Ronde River hides the fate of two men missing since last Saturday noon at Island City. J F Campbell and crew, now downriver, report no results as the wagon box remains missing. Despite a systematic search led by Campbell, no bodies or crews have been found 100 hours after the drowning of Berne De Lapp and Marion Smith.
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Grand Ronde
Island City
J. F. Campbell
Island
Campbell
Berne de Lapp
Marion Smith
Pathfinder Draws Near Barring Unforeseen Accidents
The Thomas pathfinder car, starting from New York, is expected to reach La Grande tomorrow after stopping in Boise at 5 PM and Baker City by late tonight. A special car from Holse previously took over duties, and the machine due within 24 hours is the Thomas car for the transcontinental race starting June 1.
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la Grande
Boise
Baker City
New York
Holse On
Thomas Machine
Formal Action Taken ay Seta
The county court serves County Treasurer Frawley and Sheriff Childers along with their bondsmen regarding funds allegedly not turned over to the county treasury. Frank Phy appears as trustee for J W Scriber, demanding $11,630.47 from the treasurer and $2,640.32 from the sheriff, tied to a 45 percent Mariners and Traders Bank payment.
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Frawley
J. W. Scriber
Mariners and Traders Bank
Referendum Powers Dormant in 1909
Salem May 12 It is not likely there will be enactments under the referendum amendment for November 1910. Only 10 days remain for filing referendum petitions with the Secretary of State on acts of the legislature and none have gained popularity, leading politicians to believe none will appear.
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Salem
Two Weddings Licenses Issued in Cove
Deane McDaniel and Carrie Smith of Cove received marriage licenses to wed today. County Clerk Ed Wright officiating. Joy papers were also issued to J.
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Wright
Deane McDaniel
Carrie Smith
Cove
Ed Wright
Joy
Health officer reports smallpox quarantine in Salem
Salem reports four to six mild smallpox cases quarantined in the city. O. B. Miles, the health officer, notes the situation is serious as of May 12. The report mentions H Manly of Wallowa county and Aq uile Ward of Union county.
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Salem
O. B. Miles
Methodist Social and Business Meeting After Church
A church notice invites Methodist members and the congregation to a social and business gathering tomorrow evening. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance is hoped for.
Meeting Held As Evangeliat Team Confesses 107
The Evangeliat team including Whistan and Longman closed a Lewiston Idaho meeting with 107 confessions and are now in a new session at the Central Church of Christ in Amity Oregon in February.
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Evangeliat
Whistan
Longman
Central Church of Christ
Lewiston
Idaho
Amity
Oregon
Recorded Today Prompt Changes in Han Ullu Area
A brief notice reports that plans in the Han Ullu area were recorded today and then changed. No additional names or specifics are provided.
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Rpaov
Han Ullu
Old Timers Plan Fourth of July Celebration Success
The Business district gears up for July Fourth with about 250 dollars set aside. An executive committee led by Walter A. Pierce will meet next Monday to outline events and form subcommittees. The group promises a strong program with notable speakers from the Northwest. In La Grande a deed for lots 1 2 5 4 and 6 in Chaplin's addition was filed, assigning government building site control pending final payment and potential federal acceptance.
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Walter A. Pierce
Mac Wood
William Ash
W. R. Jones
F. C. Bramwell
J. H Peare
William Miller
la Grande
C Committee
Slenal Suctesa
Northwest
Chaplin
Snook
J. M. Herry
Berry
McCourt
Portland
Head Price in Belgrade Sultan Deposed
May 12 report claims the deposed Sultan of Turkey paid ten million dollars to save his head, with Enver Bey authorized to draw the sum from foreign banks. Also: Seattle robbery at the Australian bar where two masked men threatened patrons and stole $35 from patrons and $75 from the till.
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Belgrade
Turkey
Bland
Enver Bey
Young Turk Teader
Sui
Banka
Seattle
Indian Agent McFatridge Suspended Over Orders
Pendleton May 12 A Washington dispatch says Indian Agent McFatridge of the Uma Ulla reservation was suspended for disobeying acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Valentine One charge accuses McFatridge of grever e in deals with his subordinates Businessmen here will protest and send a messenger to Washington to appeal on his behalf
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Pendleton
Washington
McFatridge
Uma- Ulla
Indian Affairs
Valentine
McMatridge
Engine 376 in shops for general overhaul
Engine No. 376 is in the shops for a general overhaul. Passenger engine No. 200 is also in service.
Portland man chosen as governor rep for Tacoma reception
May 12. W D Wheelwright of Portland is appointed by Governor Benson as his representative at a reception for the Japanese Training Squadron in Tacoma on May 28.
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Salem
W. D. Wheelwright
Portland
Govenor Benson
Tacoma
Taft nominates Oscar Straus Ambassador to Turkey
President Taft moved to appoint Oscar Straus as ambassador to Turkey, a key diplomatic posting in Washington on May 12. Straus, a prominent diplomat and former cabinet member, would lead U.S. interests in the Ottoman realm pending Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Taft Today
Oscar Straus
Turkey
Roosevelt Kills Two Giraffes In Safari Report
Nairobi dispatch reports Col. Roosevelt killed two giraffes during a safari. One shot at 400 feet as the animal galloped at full speed. The party also slew a leopard and four buffalo. Roosevelt captured two leopard cubs alive this morning. Receiver Neidper recently returned to Portland after several days away.
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Nairobi
Col
Roosevelt
Neidper
Portland
Secret tunnel found at McCoy ranch widens west crime case
Mariposa California May 13 authorities discover a hidden tunnel from the late George McCoy s home to a well where four skeletons were unearthed this week. District Attorney Adair says the find could expose a death trap and ties to a notorious crime series in the west.
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Mariposa
Calif
George McCoy
Gunness
Midvion
Benson Names Substitute Salem
Salem May 12. Three state normal schools will continue under state supervision during the summer. The executive committee of the state board of normal school regents decided that no equipment or buildings will be increased to conduct private normal schools.
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State Board of Normal School Regents
Pocket Knife Fatal to 1 Year Old In Oregon Home
In Eugene Oregon May 12 Beasle Holt the one year old stepdaughter of Peter McCue died after a pocket knife accident at a Crosswell area home. The blade pierced her side between the ribs severing a major artery and she collapsed beside her stepfather after notifying him.
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Eugene
Oregon
Beasle Holt
Peter McCue
Crosswell
Southern Baptist Convention Opens in Louisville
The Southern Baptist Convention begins in Louisville with about 6000 attendees and 2000 delegates. The laymen's meeting joins the program alongside Baptist Young People's Union and Women's Missionary Union, marking the seminary centennial with plans for a major alumna banquet and a $600,000 endowment drive. Governors Hughes of New York is among national figures slated to speak.
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Louisville
Big Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist Churches of the South
Baptist Young People’s Union
The
Women’s /Mingionsary Union
Baptist’s Educatonal Society
Meti
Hughes
New York
Theological Seminary
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Pathfinder
Ay Seta
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H. Manly
Wallowa County
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Union County
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Sion
Laie Ville
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Theologi Eal Seminary
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