Saloon keeper of Pine arrested in Moody murder case
Baker City Oct. 13 Alex Widdowson proprietor of the Saloon at Pine was arrested yesterday afternoon in connection with the murder of Willard Moody a well known rancher. Sheriff Ed Rand took the prisoner to Richland and the preliminary hearing was waived. A new theory suggests Moody was murdered elsewhere and his body moved to Pine with evidence under his head not showing signs of a struggle.
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Justice of the Peace
Consecration of Catholic Bishop in Maine
In Portland on October 18 the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception hosted the consecration of Rev. Louis S. Walsh of Salem Massachusetts as Bishop of Maine. Archbishop Williams and Archbishop O Connell of Boston aided, with Bishop Hawkins presiding and other New England prelates present.
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Georgia Farmers Union Attendees Flood State Fair
Up to 12 000 members of the Georgia Farmers Union attended the state fair as the red letter day of the event. Tomorrow, James Dutlar of Kansas, C. S. Barret president of the National Farmers Union, W. Morris of Alabama, O. Goodwin of South Carolina, and other prominent agriculturists will address a convention of the Farmers.
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Hearst Party Accused of Graft by Murphy
New York Oct 18 Tammany leader Murphy charged Independence League officials with demanding money from Tammany candidates for congress and state senate in exchange for endorsement. He claimed the raise of funds could involve judiciary seats while exonerating William R Hearst. Hearst managers promise investigation and punishment if proven true.
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Tennessee Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meet Opens in Chattanooga
More than two thousand Odd Fellows from Tennessee lodges gathered in Chattanooga for the Grand Lodge meeting. After a parade, opening exercises included a welcome address from the mayor. All prominent states were represented.
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Chattanooga
Odd Fellows
Tennessee
Weluone
Northwestern railroad votes to issue capital for expansion
Chicago stockholders authorize increasing capital to 200 million dollars for line extensions depots and bridges. A new 20 million Chicago depot is included. Directors Chauncy Depew and Henry Frike are elected. Officers deny plans to extend lines to the Pacific.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Today
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Henry Frike
Pacific
Advisory board resigns in Philadelphia
Mayor Weaver’s entire advisory board resigns this after noon in Philadelphia. Officials say the group disagreed on political questions and the mayor asked them to resign.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Soap combines shake up English American trusts
London reports a major alliance among English and American soap trusts led by J P Morgan with Procter and Gamble as a wedge. English capitalization set at 76000000 while American and Continental manufacturers are invited to join. Lewiston notes at the Maine Teachers Association meeting showcased city exhibitions in various school subjects.
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London
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American
Proctor and Gamble
Lewiston
Bangor
Kindergarden
Portland
Augusta
Eastport
Gardiner
Brewer
South Portland
Association
Bankers Attend Matinee in St Louis During Convention
Bankers at a local convention in St Louis postpone their currency reform discussion until tomorrow after a matinee at the Olympic theatre. Yoriiroma Oro of Japan spoke on Financing Japanese Russian bankers, and the group visited the Anhausher Bush brewery. The session urged Congress to force express companies to stop accepting orders seen as a bank prerogative.
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McClellan Statue Unveiling Delayed by Polishing Fire
Washington October 18 The planned unveiling of the Gen Geo B McClellan statue and the Society of the Army of the Potomac reunion were postponed due to a fire in the statue polishing works. No new date was set and the President cannot attend.
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Washington
Gen Geo.b. McClellan
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Big Demand for Silver This Month
Denver oct 18 The mint works overtime turning out half dollars with demand rising. The mint last month bought 13000000 ounces and silver reached seventy cents per ounce, with a forecast of seventy five cents this month. Superintendent Leach of the san francisco mint is here inspecting the output.
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Denver
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San Francisco
Military realignment names Funston to Southwestern division
Secretary Taft announced changes in command structure with General Funston placed in charge of the Southwestern division and headquarters moving from Oklahoma to St. Louis. General Greely will command the Northern division with headquarters shifted from St. Louis to Chicago.
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Washington D. C
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St. Louis
Greely
Chicago
American Syndicate Smugglers Linked to Chinaman Imports
Reports from San Diego Fresno and Ogden on October 18 describe arrests and investigations into an alleged American syndicate smuggling Chinese workers into the United States via Mexico. Authorities expect arrests of prominent individuals as letters and bodies of evidence are seized. A Fresno case details two fakirs swindling an elderly farmer out of 5000 using iron washers for valuables. Ogden endures coal shortages halting streetcars and limiting sugar production amid transport constraints.
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San Diego
Gal
G. Cook
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Mexico
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Fresno
Hurricane sweeps Cuba and southern Florida
Key West reports a Havana cyclone causing great damage with cables down. Miami and Cuba lose communications as 48 mph gale pounds the peninsula and threatens the Atlantic coast up to South Carolina. Weather warnings extend from Jacksonville to Norfolk as interior lines fail.
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First School for New Spelling Opens in New York
A simplified spelling school opened this afternoon in the West Side YMCA Assembly Hall. The free course targets men wanting to learn the President's spelling system approved by the Civil Service Commission, led by Warren Read of the High School of Commerce English faculty.
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New York
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West Side
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United States Civil Service Commission
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Landlord William Scully Dies in England
Springgeln Ill Oct 18 Lord William Scully, famed for owning extensive Illinois lands and triggering anti alien landowner sentiment years ago, died in England yesterday leaving an estate of 100000 acres of prime Illinois land. He arrived penniless in 1850.
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Springgeln
Ill
William Scully
Illinois
England
Jury Still Out in Standard Oil Case in Findlay
Findlay Ohio October 18 The jury in the Standard Oil case remains out and a disagreement is expected. The judge says he will not discharge the jury for twenty four hours.
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Findlay Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Taft and Bacon Confer With President on Cuban Question
Secretary Taft and Assistant Secretary Bacon meet with the president to discuss the Cuban issue as of today. The consultations focus on Cuba policy amid ongoing questions about governance and U.S. involvement.
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Washington
Taft
Bacon
Missouri Woman Aggie Meyers Seeks New Reprieve
Justice Brewer issued a certificate directing the Missouri governor to obtain the full record in the Aggie Meyers case, where Meyers is sentenced to hang next week. The action likely leads to another reprieve.
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Washington
Justice Brewer
Missouri
Aggie Meyers
Saving Submerged Submarine Wreck Near Latin
A dispatch from Admiral Belling reports rescuers have the hull at eighteen feet in a position likely to allow raising it soon. The ministry of marines remains hopeful for the crew inside the submarine wreck.
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Paris
Belling
Latin
Ministry of Marines
Large fire devastates Birmingham business district
A major blaze in Birmingham early today destroyed Powell Hardware and the Birmingham Dry Goods Company. Losses exceed 500000 dollars. Two firefighters were seriously injured and may die.
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Brmingham
Powell Hardware Company
Bimingham Dry Good Company
Oakland Strike Ends as Mills Reopen Quietly
Oakland saw mills opened this morning and building operations resumed after a brief strike. Strikers’ demands were not met and workers returned to their duties without incident.
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Oakland
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