Heney Shot In Courtroom As Haas Ends Life In Custody
In San Francisco on November 16 Francis J. Heney, rival prosecutor in the Ruef bribery case, was shot in the courtroom by Morris Haas, who then killed himself. Heney is recovering after surgery to remove the bullet from the lower face. Police study how Haas concealed the pistol, with theories blaming a hidden shoe weapon or a transfer by an accomplice.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Morris Haas
Abraham Ruef
Heney
Haas
Hass
District Attorney’s Office
New Secretary Chooses Navy Leadership After Metcalf Exit
Washington reports ill health masked a pending resignation by Secretary Metcalf after friction with President Roosevelt over battleship designs. Assistant Secretary Newberry is named to secretaryship as Metcalf steps down amid bureaucratic tensions following the Newport naval conference.
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Washington
Metcalf
Newberry
Roosevelt
Newport
Child Alone Four Days With His Dead Father
A six year old boy from Nass River region spent four days alone in a cabin with his dead father after his mother left to visit relatives. Haines, a white husband, died from illness after an ice cold voyage to recover a drifted boat. The boy was told to keep the body covered and to eat if hungry until his mother returned. Ruef Asks for Change of Venue in San Francisco Trial
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Victoria
B. C
Nass
Haines
Likely fish law changes on Columbia River to regulate gear
Portland reports that gillnetters on the Columbia River face strong opposition from the U S Fish Commission and state authorities. The Washington and Oregon Commissions plan to regulate fishing gear rather than abolish devices, and both legislatures may extend closed seasons this winter.
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Portland
Astoria
United States Fish Commission
Oregon
Bison Herd Escape Foils Canada Shipment Plan
In Missoula on November 15 a two month effort to corrals 250 Pablo herd buffalo on the Flathead Reservation failed. The enclosure near Rayalli broke, allowing the herd to roam freely, so no animals will be sent to Canada this year.
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Missoula
Mont
Flathead Reservation
Canada
Rayalli
Eight killed as fight with Okmulgee officers erupts
At Okmulgee Oklahoma eight persons died and ten were injured when Jim Deckard a Negro desperado clashed with local officers. The disturbance started at the St. Louis San Francisco railroad station after a fight with an Indian boy.
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Okmulgee, Okla
Jim Deckard
St. Louis & San Francisco
World News in Brief Highlights From Across The Nation
The new divorce law raises residence to one year in South Dakota by a 2 to 1 vote. Postmaster B W Morgan of New York may return to work in December if recovered. Unionists win all seven Porto Rico districts. independence advocated. President Roosevelt names George S Terry Assistant Treasurer. US Steel plans 5 5 million spend to boost pressed steel car capacity. Meth odist Home Missions allocate 900000 for US urban and frontier work. Nashville grand jury charges Col B Cooper son Robin and ex Sheriff Sharp in Carmack murder. Sharp charged also as accessory before the fact. Mark W Harrington found in Morris Plains New Jersey asylum a decade after vanishing. He cannot identify himself. wife has identified him.
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South Dakota
B. W. Morgan
New York
Roosevelt
George 8. Terry
United States
Hamilton Fish
United State Steel Corporation
Methodist Church
America
Grand Jury
Nashville
Tenn
B. Cooper
Robin B. Cooper
J. D. Sharp
Carmack
Sharp
Mark W. Harrington
United States Weather Bureau
New Jersey Asylum
Morris Plains
Market prices for grains and livestock products printed
Wheat Track prices show Club 88c red Russian 86c bluestem 93c Valley 91c Barley Feed 26 rolled 27 Oats No 1 white 31 gray 30 Timothy hay Willamette Valley fancy 15 ordinary 12 East ern Oregon mixed 16 fancy 17.50 alfalfa 12 Butter Extra 36c fancy 33 c choice 27 store 18 Eggs Extra 35 38c Eastern 28 32c Hops 1908 choice 8 8 ½ c prime 7 7c medium 5 ¼ c 1907 3 4c Wool Valley 14 15c bb Eastern Oregon 8 11 6c Mohair Choice 18 19c.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
Eastern
Market Prices for Grains Hay Butter and Eggs
Wheat and oats prices listed with per ton and per unit rates. Hay and butter prices cited for Washington Oregon and Puget Sound regions plus egg prices from local and ranch sources. Reflects regional commodity values.
National Apple Show to Display Millions of Apples in Spokane
The National Apple Show in Spokane runs December 7 to 12 with five million apples entered from 37 states, Canada, and several countries. Prize money totals 35000 dollars. judges of national reputation will award prizes. President Roosevelt will open the exposition by telegraph from Washington. Over 80 000 square feet of apples will be shown at the state armory. travel rates are reduced and attendance is expected near 125 000. Exhibitors retain ownership of their fruit and no entry fee is charged.
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Spokane
Canada
England
Germany
France
Scotland
Wales
Denmark
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Harry J. Neeley
Association
State Armory
Salaries to rise for Washington state officers
January will bring the highest salaries in state history for Washington officials with increases for 12 elective officers from 32800 to 45200 a year. Supreme Justices will earn 6000, Governor Mead 4000, Cosgrove 6000, and others up the line.
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Olympia
Washington
Supreme Justices
Mead
Cosgrove
Sam Nichols
E. W. Ross
Clauser
Washington Notes and Local Tragedies Highlight Seattle Mentions
William Arnold Shanklin is elected president of Wesleyan University in Middletown. George F. Russell receives Roosevelt’s approval as Seattle postmaster. A 22 pound mangelwurzel exhibit heads to the A Y P exposition. An auto accident near Spokane claims a life. A hunting trophy request is sent to the president. A coal elevator injury and a timber cruiser mystery are reported near Palouse and Puyallup. A hobo death occurs in Portland. Alaska miner R R Reed faces theft charges in Seattle. James McQuade, acquitted, is sought as an escaped convict in Oregon.
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William Arnold Shanklin
First
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Seattle
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Roosevelt
George F. Russell
George Stewart
Russell
Senator Piles
Montesano
Spokane River
Spokane
J. B. Chilberg
British East Africa
Northern Pacific Yards
JC. Northrup
Palouse
Wash
Mels C. Ormes
Puyallup
Ormes
William Blockstead
Cove
Portland Union Depot
R. R. Reed
Alaska
Cook & Co
Boone Creek
Fairbanks
James McQuade
Oregon
Salem
Local Classifieds and Notices from Leavenworth Echo
Items announce wintering horses at Eagle Creek ranch and old Smith place, sewing services, school transportation proposals by School Dist 49 directors, short order meals at King Bakery, new records at Nickell’s, well digging contracts, bread and baked goods at Vienna and King bakeries, walnut trees for sale, a thankfulness dinner, eye care events with Curry, 100 feet of 4 inch pipe for inquiry at Echo office.
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Kenyon
Eagle Creek Ranch
Old Smith Place
School Dist
Eagle Creek
Leavenworth School House
G. W. Hathaway
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Ruef
Dozier
Sugar Combine
American Sugar Refining Company
Havenmeyer and
Elder
Brookly
Columbia River
Oklahoma
Porto Rico
Evergreen State
Walla Walla
South Bend
Richard T. Corner
Vancouver Barracks
Moclips
Chehalis County
Elma
Melbourne
North River
Pacific County
Vancouver
H. B. Hadley
Supreme Court of Washington
J. W. Robinson
Milo A. Root
Supreme Court
The
King Bakery
Nickell
Echo Office
King’s Bakery
Vienna Bakery
F. S. Taylor
the King Bakery
Hotel Franklin
F. L. Brender
Leavenworth
H. C. Curry
Pride of
Beal Grain & Milling Company
Wenatchee, Washington
E. A. King
Leavenworth, Wash
Lilamb
Clinton
Iowa
PINE
C. R. Lamb
Minneapolis, Minn
G. E. Lamb
P. Davis Treas
Mgr
Leavenworth, Wa
Maven
Columbia Valley Edison Phonograh CO
Columbia Valley Bank
Louis Michel
Wenatchee, Wash
Edison Phonograph
Edison
L. Lamb
P. Davis
Prest
F. S. Jacobsen
M. A. Marley
Cashier
Tumwater Savings Bank Capital
Bracu Buossel
Revue MiLune
Peach Blossom
L.D. Store Co., Agts
KING
City Drug Store
King Building
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