Thaw Insanity Trial Medics Clash On Responsibility
A New York commission resumed Thaw’s insanity inquiry as Dr Diefendorf testified Thaw is medically insane yet legally responsible. Dr Wagner contradicted, saying Thaw can understand proceedings and advise his counsel, while Hartridge supported no insanity. Private tests followed, with a verdict expected to guide the trial’s next phase.
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Digtemfort
Thaw
Regan
Eyldener
Wagner
Commission
New York
Alleni
Thaw Lunsey Commission
Hte
Diefendorf
Mefendorf
Evelyn
Josiah
McClure
White
Hartridge
Justice Fitzgerald
Captain Swift Suspended For Grounding Near Porto Rico
Captain Swift, commander of the Connecticut, has been sentenced to nine months suspension for grounding his ship near Porto Rico on January 18.
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Swift
Washington
Connecticut
Porto Rico
Fire destroys boarding home. mother and child die
Milwaukee residents report a fatal blaze at an older boarding house. Mia Cinan Corag Gle and her 6-year-old daughter perished when a rusty gasoline stove exploded. Nine others were injured. the husband remains in critical condition, possibility of further death cited.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tinilan
Mia
Cinan Coraggle
Grange Pushes Referendum on University of Oregon Funds
Linn county Grange launches petition drive to referendum the University of Oregon appropriation passed by the last legislature. A Saturday meeting in Albany with President Campbell and State Senator Miller finalized plans, printing petitions and starting circulation as Grange locals have backed the effort.
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Mg UN
Albany Aay
University of Oregon
Linn County
Granges
Campbell
M. A. Miller
Grange
Goodall Chosen For Secretary Of Oregon Rail Commission
George O Goodall of La Grande was elected Secretary and E J Miller of Astoria named Chief Clerk and Statistician by the Oregon state railroad commission. About 50 applicants sought the two posts. Goodall lacks railroad experience but is regarded as highly capable. Salary for Secretary is 32000 annually with travel expense. Chief Clerk earns 1200 plus expenses. Office will be in Salem with duties when away from the capital.
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George O. Goodall
la Grande
E. J. Miller
Astoria
Goodall
Oregon State Railroad Commission
George
Supreme Court
Helen
B. Gonsall
Calon
Lewy and Clark Fair Commission
Minister H N Street Dies in Dynamite Blast
Rev H N Street was riding near his Crook county home when a dynamite stick exploded after being struck by his horse hoof. The blast tore his body apart and killed the horse. the minister’s remains were thrown into the Matolix river. His wife and children witnessed the accident, described as one of the state’s most remarkable fatal accidents.
Mrs A A Roberts Improves. Hope Returns
Mrs A A Roberts shows improvement after a morning telephone update from La Grande. Dr E A Vaughan and Mr T W Ayers remain at her bedside. Vaughan returned home yesterday afternoon.
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E. A. Vaughan
la Grande
A. A. Robert
Reevery
Naval Mechanics to be Dropped as Warship Contracts End
Naval shipyards will drop 2000 to 2500 workers at Union Iron Works in St. Louis once the California and South Dakota warships are finished. Management aims to end all warship contracts, citing $1,000,000 losses amid labor-market uncertainty. In San Francisco 2000 workers will leave on owners’ terms, while St. Louis brewery workers return to work after an earlier strike, with unions pursuing closed shops.
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lLirewery
St. Louis
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
California
South Dakota
Hotel Saranac Fire Traps Guests in Panic on Seventh Floor
Guests at the fashionable Hotel Saranac in New York were forced to flee as a blaze on the seventh floor sent them streaming into stairwells and onto fire escapes. The flames spread to the building rear, creating a chaotic rush for exits as firefighters battled the blaze.
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New York
Saranac
General Booth Speaks at Seattle Salvation Army Event
General William Booth addressed over 10 000 people at the Seattle Coliseum in three addresses. Governor Mead presided as the Salvation Army leader discussed its creation struggles hopes and aims and noted the army feeds millions weekly shelters thousands daily and has rescued many women and children.
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William P Beeth
Seattle
Coliseum
Eiga Seattle
Salvation Armies
Albert KE. Mead
Salvation Army
Booth
Church of
Wei Ante
Labor Leaders Reject Early Settlement Reports
Chicago April 3. Commissioner Nelli urged acceptance or a counter proposal of railroad managers. Garretson and Neill denied progress toward a settlement, saying there was no indication a deal would be reached. A hurried summons convened railroad labor chiefs to decide Knapp and Neill's position.
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Thetr Opicion
Chicago
Nelli
Garrewon
Neill
New York
Garretson
Knapp and Neill
Who Owns The Timber Trust In The West
A Washington dispatch notes federal effort to answer how many acres of timber lands have been bought by prominent figures and who leads the lumber trust. The department of commerce and labor directs a Kittredge resolution to investigate and 20 bureau of corporations staffers study the timber and lumber business amid forest reserve proclamations and Pinchot controversy.
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Frederick Weyerhauser
T. B. Walker
Bradleys
Smiths
Wentworths
Lumber Trust
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Kittredge Senate
Bureau of Corporations
Chief Smith
Pinchot
Main line for Boise likely to be submitted soon
Boise April 3 A chief locating engineer for the Oregon Short Line reports a feasible grade for a proposed Boise route after three runs from Orchard to Boise. The crew camps at South Boise and will forward results to General Manager Bancroft. Other notes include relocation of C W McLyman and Floyd Heathman to North Bend to organize a local band.
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Boise
Bancroft
C. Stradley
Salt Lake
Mr. Stradley
G. T., Morris
South Bolxe
Havng
Orchard
Stradley
Colorado
Burns
Oregon
Earty
Lewiston-Huntington
Coos County
C. W. McLyman
Floyd Heathman
Freight wreck delays Portland morning train at Summit
A freight wreck near Summit yesterday halted No. 6, the Portland morning train, delaying arrival until late afternoon. Several cars were smashed as crews labored to clear the track, and rumors spread in the forenoon that a big strike might keep the passenger train from arriving.
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Summit
Portland
Shot Through the Heart in Spokane Park
Spokane reports a man identified as Everman Reed 1 was shot through the heart while seated in a park near Mrs. Ernest Hoosyer. Authorities suspect her husband in a possible divorce case linked incident.
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Spokane
al Everman Reed
Ernest Hoosyer
Mario Woma
Open Towns for Alaska Vote Yields City Winners
In Alaska, Juneau and surrounding areas the April municipal election produced victories for all open town candidates. Douglas and Skaguay residents also backed the slate, with turnout shaping local governance.
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Alaska
Juneau
City
Douglas
Skne- WU
Wellman Reaches America in Confidence for Expedition
Walter Wellman arrived in New York on April 3 expressing confidence in the success of his Arctic exploring expedition. He stated his belief in achieving his goals despite the long voyage and challenging plans ahead.
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Walter Wellman
New York
America
Van Fleet Appointed Judge in California Court
Washington April 3 president appoints Judge W J Van Fleet as judge of the United States circuit court of California. Walsh Trial set for October 15 after plea of not guilty in Chicago. Wheat market notes show wheat at 58, corn at 45, oats at 42 in Chicago on April 3.
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van Fleet
Washington
W. J. van Fleet
United States
California
Chicago
Old Maids Convention Set for Frazer Tonight
The Old Maids' Corren tion event will be staged tonight at the Frazer theater with a crowded house expected. Dress rehearsal completed this afternoon, secrecy maintained during practice, and rumors hint at sharp humor aimed at local society figures.
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Frazer
Doctor Holsington Returns From Ohio For Family Death
Dr. G F Holsington the osteopath arrived home this morning from Ohio where he was called two weeks ago by the illness of his father who subsequently died. Dr. Campbell, who had charge of Holsington's practice in his absence, has returned to Walla Walla.
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Holsington
D. D
G. F. Holsington
Ohio
Campbell
Walla Walla
Hermann Defence Explains Destruction of Books
Binger Hermann testified he destroyed letter press copies claiming they held only his private correspondence. He said the books would prove innocence, while others described conversations about preserved notebooks. Carter of Montana met the president to discuss post office leaks and said fraud charges in money order losses could not be substantiated.
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Carter
Montana
Washington
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Elliott Hough
Hermann
Rittenhouse
Mueller
Hough
Senate
White House
Post Office Department
Wallows Gamblers Fined At Enterprise Court
Judge Crawford held a special term of court at Enterprise this week. A. A. Hall A. H. Stone and Sylvester Millard all from Enterprise faced gambling charges. A H Stone fined 200 dollars and costs or 100 days in jail. Sylvester Millard fined 150 dollars and costs or 7 days in jail.
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Wallows
Crawford
Enterprise
A. A. Hall
A. H. Stone
Sylvester Millard
Joseph Herald
Oak timber destined for wool press from Siberian oak
Neagle Brothers order a 14 by 14 inch by eight foot Siberian oak beam from a Port shipyard firm for the wool press of the scouring mills. The timber, cut by Russian convicts in Siberia, is praised for heavy strength and durability, with claims it will outlast others if kept dry.
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Neagle Brothers
Portand
Siberia
Sult to Collect on Notes Filed in Court
Two suits filed today by J I Koontz against Leora Hunt G W Hunt and others seek collection on notes. The first suit claims 8650 dollars plus 300 dollars in attorney fees, the second seeks 1240 50 dollars plus 125 dollars in attorney fees. Colonel J A Raley acts for the plaintiff.
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J. I Koontz
Leora Hunt
G. W. Hunt
Peraona
J. A. Raley
the Plaintife
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