Ruef Kidnap Plot Undercuts Graft Prosecution
San Francisco authorities exposed a plot to abduct Abe Ruef from jail and spirit him away. Special Agent Burns uncovered the scheme as prosecutors press Ruef’s trial with vigor. Ruef, who had regained memory, faced possible sentences up to 28 years amid threats to Calhoun and indictments.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Larry Dolan
Ruef
Patrick Calhoun
Han
Rueff
William J. Burns
Appellate Court
Ths
Calhoun
Hall on Stand in Federal Trial Over Alleged Conspiracy
John H. Hall ex US attorney testified for over three hours denying any conspiracy with Steiner or colleagues. He defended his treet as a prosecuting officer and his diligence in prosecuting violations. The trial neared its end with Heney set to cross examine and a long rebuttal to follow.
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Portland
John H. Hall
United States
Steiner
Treet
Hall
Heney
Webster
Jury Faults Officials in Barsted Theater Fire
In Boyertown at the Rhostles opera house blaze inquiry the jury found fault with Mrs Warro and the deputy factory inspector for alleged negligence. They urged Burke County’s prosecuting attorney to act against Mrs Munr owner of a stereoptican machine and Harry M Bechtel deputy factory inspector on criminal negligence charges.
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Boyertown
Rhostles
Inspecor
Scramble for New Police Jobs in Carson Nevada
Governor signs police bill and a fierce scramble for police positions begins as applications pour in from all quarters. The new force could be fielded within 40 days after the legislature’s session. The lieutenant governor’s salary was raised to meet duties under the new law.
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Carson
Nev
Spark
Riots Erupt in Lisbon With Shots Reported
In Lisbon on a January afternoon, political rioting broke out in the city center. Police responded to a crowd wielding revolvers, several shots were fired, and a brief clash ended quickly as authorities dispersed the unrest with force.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Women Band Robbers Brought to Justice in Lublin Poland
Police in Lublin Poland arrest a band of women suspected of a long series of highway robberies. The group is taken into custody as investigators link them to multiple crimes across the region.
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Lublin
Ruwian
Poland
Jan
Heney’s Cross Examination Boosts Government Case in fence probe
In Portland, January 81, Francia J. Heney’s cross examination of John H. Hall strengthens the government’s position. A letter from 1901 02 shows Hall acted to prosecute settlers fencing government land. The letters aim to prove Hall did not harass Steiner’s 20000 acre enclosure system and similar violators faced no civil or criminal action.
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Portland
Francia J. Heney
John H. Hall
Heney
Hall
Butte Creek Company
Steiner
Ileney
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior
Greene
W. W. Brown
Harney
Lake Counties
Interior Department
Oregon to finalize Alaska-Yukon exhibit for fair
W H Webrang head of Oregon commission says the state will finish its Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exhibit before the expo opens. Oregon seeks a 50 000追加 appropriation, with 100 000 already approved, half for building. Location is Nome Circle opposite Washington state building. work to start March 15 with a bid opening March 1.
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Seattle
Oregon State
W. H. Webrang
Oregon Commission
Oregon
R. W. Rowe
Nome Circle
Washington State Building
Attempt to Fly Means Death
In San Francisco on January 31 a warning spreads that Abe Reef plans an escape from custody on the road between the city and county jail. Sheriff Dolan doubles guards and arms two deputies to escort Reef in his car as authorities prepare to thwart any rescue attempt.
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San Francisco
Abe Rnef
Dolan
Kuef
Reef
Oil shipments taxed by Standard Oil case ruling
Washington reports a 6 cent per hundred pounds duty on Whiting Indiana to St Louis shipments charged to Standard Oil by Chicago & Alton and Chicago Burlington & Quincy. Hearing on government suit alleges price shifts across 414 cars totaling $17,207. Also noted are Japanes ejections from hotels in California and a warehouse fire causing $10,000,000 in damage.
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Washington
Whiting
Ind
Weston farmers plan own warehouse at Downing station
Weston area farmers near Weeton mobilize to build a warehouse at Downing station after exporters raise handling charges and criticise the wheat receipt. O R N company pledges open policy and nominal storage fee. farmers schedule a mass meeting to confirm plans unless charges and receipt terms are cut. The region already hosts a flourishing farmers union with regular meetings.
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Weston
Downing
Weeton
Downing Station
Farmers’ Union
Clean Up Orchards Discussed in Springbrook Meeting
Springbrook Yambill county fruitgrowers held an open discussion on orchard sanitation. C E Hoskine urged a systematic vigorous cleanup and liaison with the Willamette Valley Development league. Resolutions backed a strong San Jose scale campaign and state and county enforcement.
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Springbrook
Yambill
C. E. Hoskine
Willamette Valley Development League
San Jose
Atate
Boundary Change Proposal for Linn and Benton Counties
Northern Benton residents push a boundary swap with Linn to annex a Benton township across the river and exchange for a Corvallis side Willamette township. Advocates say the trade would improve roads and bridge funding, with local roads across the river and into Corvallis cited as neglected.
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Albany
Benton County
Linn
Benton
Willamette
Corvallis
Petition filed to create Hood River County in Wasco split
W B Andrus of the Hood River Commercial club filed the initiative petition with the secretary of state seeking the division of Wasco County to form Hood River County. The petition lists 10 357 signatures and is organized in several pamphlets each with an artistic cover showing three red apples on the front and a strawberry on the back.
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Salem
Wasco County
Hood River County
W. B. Andrus
Hood River
Good Quality of Lime At Gold Hill
Salem residents J Frank Hughes and W A Carter operate a lime plant at Gold Hill producing about 100 barrels daily of lime claimed 98 percent pure. Carter returns from the lime kilns with orders from Oregon City and Lebanon mills. Southern Pacific sets Portland rate at 15 cents per hundred.
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Salem
J. Frank Hughes
W. A. Carter
Gold Hill
Albany County Cattle and Sheep Benefit from Mild Winter Weather
Reports from across Albany County indicate cattle and sheep are wintering better than in years. Mild weather yields good grazing on fields and parchures, reducing reliance on stored feed unless abrupt conditions return in coming weeks.
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Albany
Burns Land Office Sees Growth in 1806 Quarter
The Burns land office reports a rise in registrations for the quarter ending December 31 compared with 1806. The 107 year has been active since establishment and 1408 is expected to surpass it amid improving conditions and new settler influx plans for spring and summer.
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Burns
Burns Land Office
Local Freight Movements From Wallowa and Elgin Regions
Over the past week a large number of shipments departed from the Wallowa and Elgin country. Severe carload movements went to Walla Wali and about ten loads went to Trontible. Several carloads of cat tea traveled to Portland in recent days.
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Wallowa
Elgin
Walla Wali
Trontible
Catte
Portland
Dallas Cannery Project at Two Thirds Subscribed Capital
The Dallas cannery venture, funded by home stockholders, is underway with over two thirds of the $25 par value shares subscribed. A north Dallas site has been donated and construction will begin early spring. Fruit in the Dallas area supports a profitable plan, and operations will expand as new trees are planted.
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Dallas
Indiana Mining pushes ahead at Muir mines
North Powder reports the last wagonload of four carloads of mining machinery arrived for the Indiana Mining company at the Muir mines, 22 miles from North Powder. 40 men are installing a concentrator with 100 tons per day capacity and an electric hoist is under construction to sink a shaft 1 000 feet below the present level.
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North Powder
Indiana
Muir
Grand Ronde
Indiana Mining Company
Salem Drug Stores Placed Under State Ban
State board of pharmacy action after visit by Secretary Make ley finds noncompliance with law requiring registered pharmacist in charge. District Attorney McNary also notes absence of poisons sale records.
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Salem
State Board of Pharmacy
Makeley
McNary
Fairmount Citizens Order 1000 Trees For Eugene Streets
Eugene community leaders in Fairmount arrange to plant 1000 trees along eight miles of city streets. Trees will be placed about 50 feet apart on both sides, enhancing the urban landscape.
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Eugene
N Order
Oregon
Fairmount
Cuburh
Poultry Show Planned Here in February By Fanciers Group
At a meeting of the The Dalles poultry fanciers a show is planned for February. Committees are arranging details and the event will be open to all poultry entries.
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Toen
Portland Markets produce a jammed price list from many items
A dense, garbled list shows butter, poultry, veal, pork, fruits, vegetables, and grains with scattered prices per unit or per dozen. Names of products mix with possible misspellings and odd phrases, reflecting a raw market ledger from Portland with values like cherries, apples, cranberries, turnips, onions, peas, and hay.
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Zee
Portland
He. Qate
Oregon
Heney Attacks Fulton in Oregon Graft Speech
Government special prosecutor Francis J. Heney charged Senator Charles W. Fulton with unfitness for office in a Portland audience. He alleged Fulton betrayed Oregonians, aided violators of federal law, and influenced the legislature to elect John H. Mitchell, backed by documents, affidavits, and reports. About 1,400 attended, with many more turned away.
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Portland
Francie J. Honey
Charles W. Fulton
United States
Oregon
Fulton
Heney
Falton
National Capital
John H. Mitchell
United States Senate
Wernt
Mr. Heney
Indictment Dropped for Co defendant Mays in Hall Case
In Portland Judge Hent denied a directed verdict for John H. Hall and dismissed the indictment against Edwin Mays, Hall's codefendant, citing insufficient evidence. The court adjourned to allow a motion for Hall, while government action tied Senator Fulton to cases involving Goewlin and Marke for alleged subornation of perjury. Evidence pointed to a March 2 1900 indictment inconsistency.
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Portland
Hent
Webster
John H. Hall
Heney
Edwin Mays
Hall
Mays
Hunt
Fulton
W. E. Marke
William G. Goewlin
Hermann
Senet
G. W. McBride
Grigge
Agaknet Burke
Gelio
Inquest Opens Over Horror at Kbondes Open House
The inquest into the January 13 horror at Kbondes Open House marked a grim session with 160 feared dead. Details emerged of a blocked exit and crowded hall as investigators described the chaotic scene and the operator Haery Fisher faced inquiry into alleged faulty wiring and spreading flames.
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Bovertown
Padan
Kbondes
Haery Fisher
Indicted San Francisco official amid tempering rumors and bribery claims
A San Francisco grand jury indicted Carl Ritter on a tempering charge tied to a vote manipulation scheme. The case involves payments alleged to influence a De voralle license renewal decision. Authorities report Ritter was indicted after an earlier Saturday arrest and related political bribery rumors surfaced.
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San Francisco
Carl KB
Ritter
Saloon
Hesper
Tewti Thal Theta
Ruiter
President's Message Prompts Senate Debate and Public Documents
The plaintext outlines President Roosevelt's message to Congress on vigorous foreign policy and domestic reforms, prompting senators to read, debate, and vote on making copies public documents. It notes supportive and critical responses from key figures like La Follette Beveridge Knox and Overman, along with committee actions on trade and rail issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congo
Roynlils
Toyonleta
Sandia
Atock
Hinohli
la Follette
Beveridge
Knox
Merapt House
Metbers
Payne
New York
Unclear OCR fragment hints at labor unrest and industry impact
A damaged source describes cut in pree of er New York Kebt's men and various companies in a relay, with mentions of war proposals and labor disturbances. It notes a February Buffalo event and a benevolent figure, but details are obscured by garbled text and partial sentences.
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New York
Kebt
Jones & Lali
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Los Angeles
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Marien Coumy
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Weston Wheatgrowers
Burns Land Office Business
Merchants’ National Bank
Douggests
Salon
G. W. Blakeley
Arther Porticulual
Freewater
Iorticultural Society
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Toonton Grove
Ferndale
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Bali
Kin Liv
Cannery
Salem Druggists
Dalles
Drop Mays
Pravelas
Moteing
Mures
Konan
Dan
Seiten More & Co
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Ney Lavy
Chwaukew & Bt
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Eriger Bern
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