Boy’s rifle accident kills laborer near Union
Irwin Hess, a 15 year old, fired toward a group of workmen at Hess mill near Union. The ricocheting bullet struck laborer Mr Coffenberry, causing fatal injuries. The victim, Andrew Coffenberry, died at Grande Ronde hospital after doctors concluded surgery would not save him. Alex Slater transported the body to Union for funeral arrangements.
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Hess Mill
Union
la Grande
Drs
Trion
Coffenberry
Union Cemetery
Otto Compton
Coffinberry
Irwin
Mr. Coffenberry
Union County
Himeelf
Alex Slater
Mother tells the story of tragic mill accident
Mrs A C Hess describes the day of the incident at the mill where a belt broke and workers rested outside. Irving Hess and a boy companion retrieved a rifle and went into the lumber yard to shoot, leading to a deadly mishap.
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Union
A. C. Hess
Irwin Hess
Rosboy
Purpoise Submarine Rescue Hopes Rise in English Channel
Divers around the sunken French submarine Purpoise reported tapping sounds from inside the hull as rescue efforts continue in 30 fathoms of water. Commander Callett and 26 crew members remain aboard the rammed vessel while awaiting raising apparatus tonight. Minister Payrere informed Premier Briand that water had entered the submarine, increasing the likelihood of saving the crew.
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Dallas
English Channel
Callett
Payrere
Briand
Largest Bond on Record Revived by Action in Union Co
A bond of 22 750 000 was filed with the county recorder when Eastern Oregon Light Power began business. Yesterday a supplement to the existing bond was placed on file to meet bond buyers requests. The First National Bank of Chicago agreed to take over 1 000 000 in bonds but required the supplement before proceeding. The supplement confirms technical details of the already recorded bond.
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Eastern Oregon Light & Power Company
First National Bank of Chicago
Pew
Porter County Bank Official Found Guilty in Oregon Embezzlement Case
Jefferson W. Scriber of La Grande Oregon was found guilty on four federal counts including embezzlement misappropriation of funds and forgery in a three week trial. A shortage of 134000 and forged securities totaling 90000 were uncovered. He argued temporary insanity due to business and family troubles. The jury deliberated about thirty minutes and Scriber wept as verdicts were read.
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Grande
Oregon
District Federal Court
Scriber
Trisbas
Bean
C. W. Fulton
Riot in Newmarket City Ends With Casualties
In Newmarket Cilnt on May 27 a clash between followers of Willa O'Brien and John Redmond left one dead, several wounded, and hundreds hurt. The confrontation began when a Redmond speaker tried to address a crowd, leading to fist fights riots and arson as houses were damaged. Police dispersed the mob with clubs and warned of more trouble if Redmond does not recall his speakers.
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Willa O'Brien
United Men's League
John Red Ae
Cr Ha
O'Brien
Redmond
Woman Injured When Struck by Wheel Near Mrs Trump’s
A woman was struck by a wheel and dragged partly across her back in an accident outside Mrs. Trumps. She spent part of the day there before being taken home. Doctors hope for no permanent injuries.
Taft Aide Resigns Amid Health Concerns
Washington May 27 Fred Carpenter secretary to President Taft resigned today after being nominated as minister to Morocco. The announcement cited deteriorating health from overwork and stress as the reason for stepping down.
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Washington
Fred Carpenter
Taft
Morocco
Wickersham Probes Morgan Guggenheim Ties in Alaska Case
Direct charges before Senate subcommittees accuse the Morgan Guggenheim syndicate of engineering T R Lyons appointment as district judge and John Rustgard as U S attorney and Herbert Faulkner as U S marshal. Brandeis denounces Ballinger as unethical and stresses conservation and democracy amid the Cunningham case backdrop.
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Morgan and Guggenhel
T. R. Lyons
John Rustgard
Herbert Faulkner
U. S
Judge Lyons
Edward Hassey
Hassey
Guggenheim Interests
Valdez
Guggenheim
Washington
R. A.” Ballinger
Brandeis
Senate
Cunningham
Ballinger
Glavia
Kerby
Dennett
Stbarty
Morgan Guggenheim Syndicate
Charles W. Sweeney
Smith
Former sugar checkers plead guilty in fraud case
New York May 27 three former sugar checkers of the American Sugar Refining company pleaded guilty to fraud charges tied to short weighing of sugar. They are Harry Walker Jean Hoolker and James Halligan and they requested mercy from the court.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Charles Helke
Harry Walker
Jean Hoolker
James Halligan
Serious Accident Reported in Wallowa County
Mrs. A Peterson suffered a serious accident in Wallowa County on a Sunday after church while traveling with Mr. and Mrs. Peterson and others en route to Mrs. Rhoda Trump's home. A washed-out bridge ditch caused her to be thrown from the seat as they crossed.
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Promise
Wallowa County
Mra. A. Peterson
Grosaman
Peterson
Rhoda Trump
Chautauqua Committee Approves Fourth of July Plans
The Chautauqua committee last night transacted major business including reproducing the Continental Congress of 1776 in the city with speakers in continental dress and the Liberty Bell likeness. July Fourth events will feature free Sunday services led by the ministerial association with all Sunday schools participating. George H. Currey Jr. will handle program printing and concessions bids were asked for. City engineers will be asked to install fences, and a strong effort aims for a peaceful celebration with no fireworks or confetti on the grounds.
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Ikeness
Chautauqua Committee
George H. Currey, Jr
Chautauqua
Wheat Slides as Armour Beats Patten on Market Open
Chicago May 27 Wheat prices plunged as J. Ogden Armour defeated Patten in a trade showdown. Brokers rushed to offload holdings forcing May options down from 5 4 to 11 3 cents under the previous close amid widespread selling orders.
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Chicago
Patten
J. Ogden Armour
Ex-Congressman Jesse Overstreet Dies in Indianapolis
Ex congressman Jesse Overstreet longtime Marion County representative and former chairman of the post offices and post roads committee died today in Indianapolis He had been beaten two years earlier and had suffered decline since.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Overstreat
Marion County
Overstreet
Dhodae
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Brines
Morgan
Ballinger Brandeis
Glavis
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Quilty
Bart
Minneapolis Journal
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Dond
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