Glavis Attacks Ballinger Over Alaska Coal Lands
New York May 9 L R Glavis publishes a magazine article attacking Secretary of the Interior Ballinger charging Alaska coal lands were at risk of fraud. He recounts his removal from the General Land Office and urges public sentiment to avert loss of government resources. The full Collier’s piece will appear November 1.
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New York
L. R. Glavis
Richard Ballinger
Alaska
Collier's Weekly
L. R. Gravis
P. F. Collier & Son
Land Office
Glavis
Ballinger
Congress
Ballinger Llegally
Pierce
Wickersham
Presbyterian Aid Society Pie and Cake Sale at Bahnenkamp’s
The Presbyterian Aid Society plans a bake sale at Bahnenkamp's hardware store on Wednesday November 24 featuring mince and pumpkin pies and assorted cakes for Thanksgiving. The event invites shoppers to buy ready made treats.
Two Executions Possible Friday in Portland Cases
In Salem two inmates face execution on Friday unless Governor Benson grants clemency. James A. Finch, who killed Ralph Fisher, and Harry Daley, who killed Harry Kenney, await verdict. Pressure mounts for Finch commutation as Benson reviews trial testimony and seeks information from Judge Bronaugh and District Attorney Cameron.
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Salem
Benson
James A. Finch
Ralph Fisher
Portland
Harry Daley
Harry Kenney
Cameron
City votes on refunding $50,000 water bonds
City council schedules a special election to refund $20,000 due now and $30,000 due in 1912 on the old water system. The aim is to lower interest from six to five percent, saving about one percent on the $20,000. Voting sites are listed by ward. a council meeting tonight debates West Adams avenue improvements.
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Court House
Council Chambers
Third Ward
Remsey
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourth Ward
Harris’ Hall
West Adams Avenue
Federal land cases set for hearing in coming days
A long list of land cases will be heard by local land office officials. Defendants include Asa B Thomson Sertber and about 50 others. Register Bramwell expects to testify in Portland before federal court in cases involving Col J H Raley John Vert Joe Parkers and many Umatilla county leaders. A demurrer was ruled on by Judge Wolverton over a year ago and the cases now move to trial.
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Land Office
Asa B. Thomson
Sertber
Register Bramwell
Portland
Col. J. H. Raley
John Vert
Joe Parkers
Umatilla County
Wolverton
Consistory Delayed to December for Cardinal Creations
Vatican sources say the next consistory will not occur before December. Predictions on the number of cardinals are uncertain. Monsignor Mendez Beilo is expected to become a patriarch in Lisbon and Monsignor Granito Di Belmotte may be named nuncio to Vienna.
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Rome
Vatican
Monsignor Mendez Beilo
Lisbon
Granito di Belmotte
Vienns
Jury Rules Death of Middleton Bank Cashier Suicide
A Nampa jury ruled that J. J. Ocheltree cashier of Middleton State Bank died by his own hand after his body was found yesterday. Bank directors found no account discrepancies. Bank examiner to arrive tomorrow to pursue possible bank related motives or hidden factors.
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Nampa
Idaho
Doroners
J. J. Ocheltree
Middleton State Bank
Hunger Strikers In Spokane Face Harsh Response
Hunger striking workers are being removed from jail in weak condition as Spokane faces heavy lawsuits and a strong labor vote. Prisoners Joseph Gordon and Agnes Fair were moved to hospital and hogpits respectively amid calls for ordinance reform from the central labor union.
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Spokane
Bpokade
Battle Mountain
Nevada
John Donovan
Joseph Gordon
Agnes Falr
Central Labor Union
Portland pastor fined by Wallowa circuit judge
Jack Huston and Rev. W T Kuster of Sunnyside Methodist Portland pleaded guilty to setting out fire in the Wallowa forest. Each man fined 25 dollars. Attorney Will M Peterson reported the action this afternoon. Peterson planned to proceed to Pendleton tonight. Foster previously led Pendleton Methodist church. Huston is described as well-known.
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Jack Huston
W. T. Kuster
Sunnyside Methodist Church
Portland
Wallowa Forest
Enterprise
Will M. Peterson
Pendleton
Taft Nearing End of Continental Tour
Taft will complete his long continental tour at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday after arriving in Washington. He plans to attend the Wesleyan College inauguration in Middletown and then press his agenda for Congress including Postal Savings Bank, ship subsidy, merchant marine, and government simplification.
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Wilmington
N. Cal
Taft
Washingto
Middleton
South
Motor Trains On Trial Run From Omaha Westward
Three modern motor trains with gasoline propulsion, express and coach sections, pulled into La Grande from Omaha en route to Portland for distribution to the O R N S, Salem Falls City Western, and Oregon California lines. Spectators watched as the torpedo like cars, described as palatial inside, halted for supplies before continuing west.
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la Grande
Omaha
Portland
Salem, Falls City & Western Railway
Oregon & California
Weston man returns from Enterprise with 450 acres of wheat land
Anson Woods of Weston arrives in the city this afternoon after a trip to Enterprise where he purchased 450 acres of wheat land.
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Anson Woods
Weston
City
Enterprise
Gilliam Promoted in Philippines Letter
Corporal Gilliam writes home from the Philippines that he has lost his rank but has gained a new role as ears meant. The missive notes his progress and the personal impact of distant service.
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Karl Gillian
Philippines
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Hugh
Finch
Daly
Dally
Bramwell
SPO
Kane Jail
Wallowa Cinguit
Fendleton
Gilliam
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