Dowie on Exhibit Amid Storm Center Telegram Feuds
Reports from San Antonio to Benton and Chicago depict John Dowie’s supporters and enemies reacting as he arrives in Texas. Dowie rails at critics, claims divinely guided leadership, and orders breakfast multiple times in a volatile display. Deacon Peters and followers guard him as telegraphs from Chicago intensify the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Longview
Texas
Dowle
Deacon Peters
Dowie
Marines Inspect Horses for Artillery Service in Philippines
A local quartermaster unit will receive horses tomorrow to equip artillery and cavalry units in the Philippines. Major Wood Major O Connor and Veterinary Surgeon Peter will lead the inspection of the animals for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
O'Connor
Peter
Philippines
Monument Erection Talk By Ezra Meeker Tour Highlight
Ezra Meeker plans a public lecture in La Grande to rally support for a monument commemorating the pioneer trail. A procession with Meeker and his ox team will precede the dedication, with Pioneer Association leader Ben Brown coordinating the event and a meeting planned to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Meeker
Portland
Saya
la Grande Observer
Pendleton
Colonel Ruley
Meacham
Henry E. Collina
Mr. Meeker
Ben Brown
Pioneer Association
Union County
Foley House
Early Indiana state auditor scandals emerge in final report
Indianapolis April 9 A final report to Governor Manley details shortages in the Indiana state auditor’s office from 1888 to 1881 totaling 290 595 dollars. It cites omissions by James H Rice Bruce Carr J O Henderson and A C Dalley with interest on delayed payments and insurance fees. Ex-Auditor W D Manson F W Wolfe and W W Hart are cleared. Sherrick now in prison features in the expose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. D. Manson
F. W. Wolfe
W. W. Hart
David E. Sherrick
Daniel W. Storms
Winter
Mr. Rice
Brice Carr
Land Ghoes Set For September Land cases May Term
Idaho land fraud cases moved from the May term to September in Moscow. W E Borah, defense counsel, leads prosecution of Moyer and Haywood at Caldwell. Seventeen defendants tied to Nez Perce county figures. University of Utah land bill passes Senate transferring Fort Douglas land. Alfred S Moore nominated as Alaska district judge. Mayflower voyage to Washington carries President Roosevelt and family. Drake heirs in Seattle learn estate valued at $500 million to be divided after 300 years of British chancery litigation. Japanese cruiser Thome launched at Tokio.
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Mayer Et al
University of Uta
Fort Douglas Reservation
A. J. Moore
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Roosevelt
Washington
Bolee
Idaho
United States
Moscow
W. E. Borah
Moyer and Haywood
Caldwell
Nez Perce
Moore
Alfred 5. Moore
Almka
Seattle
Alex Dovig
F. J. Kamonds
Francs Drake
Judge Will Not Sign Bill of Exceptions in Land Fraud Case
In Portland Judge W H Hunt of Montana refused to sign the bill of exceptions for Congressman Williamson Van Gesner and Marion R Biggs convicted of subornation of perjury in land frauds. A prosecutor Heney letter warned of executions if defense delays continue. The federal grand jury plans to return indictments for Curry County land frauds late today or tomorrow.
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Williamson
Vin Gomer
Biggs
Orrow
Oregon
Portland
W. H. Hunt
Montana
van Gesner
Marion R. Bigem
Heney
Curry County
Pair Held on Bigamy Charge in Los Angeles
Reverend James R. Wyllie and former Methodist minister Mre Fannie M. Green are held for bigamy. They are described as unable to sustain alibi. Wyllie threatened his wife who testified in the complaint. The pair were arrested while en route to Mexico.
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Los Angeles
James R. Wyllie
Fannie M. Green
Marler Court
Wylie
Mexico
Escaped From Penitentiary Half-Breed Makes Get-Away
James Tonnam escaped from the penitentiary fifteen minutes before nine this morning. He fled with a gang bound for a stone quarry and vanished into a sewer ditch. He is a 22-year-old half breed Tholian, six feet tall and 170 pounds, sentenced last November for grand larceny to five years. A fifty dollar reward is offered for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
James Tonnam
Penitentiary
Tunnum
Welser
Rockefeller Aging Appears Frail After Lakewood Visit
John D Rockefeller arrived in New York from Lakewood and was driven to his son John D Rockefeller III's home. He looked pale wan and apparently very weak after months away.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Lakewood
John D
Herr
Rodrigues Island Devastated by Cyclone Tracks
London April 9 The Telegram reports Rodrigues Island was struck by a cyclone Saturday and Sunday. The schooner Zoe carrying government supplies was lost. The Mauritius governor has appealed for aid.
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Rodrigues
London
Rodriguez
Mascheronos
Zoe
Mauritius
Slide Threat Looms as Tehuchapl Track Damages Appear
Bakersfield California report April 9 notes another slide likely to delay rail service at Tehuchapl. Track cleared may be possible this afternoon but a fresh slide risks reopening a hillside opening that endangers the tunnel and forces train transfers.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Tre
Tehuchapl
Transfer of Homeseekers From Missouri River to Washington Division
Over 100 homeseekers transferred from the O R N main line to the Washington division this morning in Spokane. Two extra coaches were added to the Spokane train to handle the crowd, with 18 loaded coaches arriving at 7 am and then reduced by two for breakfast. Most headed for eastern Washington between Spokane and Walla Walla, many lacking return tickets.
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Onig
Main Line
Washington
Missouri River Pointe
Spokane
Walla Walla
Missouri River
Demand For Western Cattle Shows Idaho Prospects
Five carloads of alfalfa fed beef cattle were shipped from Boise by John McMillan to Portland. The cattle weighed about 1150 pounds average and brought four cents per pound, a quarter cent above a recent Idaho sale. McMillan asserted western cattle prices are rising as coast cities seek Montana stock but Idaho supplies are shrinking.
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Boise Statesman
Idaho
Boise
John McMillan
Portland
McMillan
Boles
Montana
Vesuvius Moderates After Near Destruction of Palace Train
Advises say Vesuvius has moderated as 150000 refuges remain in Naples. The king and queen narrowly escaped destruction when their train was blocked by ash and cinders while hastening to aid sufferers.
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Tome
Naples
Vesuvius
Gold Coin Mines Company Formed In Baker County Oregon
Gold Coin Mines Incorporators T H White T W Ayers and A J Stillman formed Gold Coin Mines with capital of 3 000 000 in Baker County Oregon to own operate and sell mines. The Gold Coin mine is the principal asset worked by the incorporators who are directors. Edward Billinger arrested for drunkenness in Wallin Walla died in custody from heart failure induced by alcoholism.
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Gold Coin Mines Company
Baker County
Oregon
T. H. White
T. W. Ayers
A. J. Stillman
Gold Coin
Pipers
Thin City
Edward Billinger
Wallin Walla
Joint Conference on Arbitration in New York Tomorrow
A preparatory morning meeting between coal operators and miners in the anthracite region set the stage for a joint conference in New York tomorrow to discuss arbitration. The operators asked to postpone today’s conference on field adjustments, and the electric road right of way between Missow and Tatouse is nearly secured.
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New York
Missow and
Tatouse
Wheat Land Sales Aggregate 39000 In City
Land sales totaling 39000 were completed Saturday night. E B Shafer sold two quarter sections nine miles northeast and bought five quarters twelve miles south. He sold a quarter to his brother J W Shafer for 10000 and nearly sold another for the same price, totaling 20000 for the half section. He bought five quarters from Lavi Eldridge for 19000 and will occupy it. The J W Shafer quarter adjoins his home place, a strong wheat land, priced about 62.00 per acre. Eldridge land averages 25.75 per acre and is good land for that price. Shafer says the land is excellent though not in the wheat belt, and plans to make it his home. He has lived 24 years on the land sold to his brother.
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Chicago
Fielding H. Withite
St. Louis
Dowle
Zion City
Ogden
St. Louia
Tabernacle
Voliva
E. B. Shafer
Mr. Shafer
J. W. Shafer
Lavi Eldridge
Pilot Rook
Shafer
Eldridge
Goren
Lawl Eldridge
Wheat Belt
Lachner Campaign Visits Eastern Oregon District Hopeful for Nomination
W J Lachner a Tinker City candidate for Congress canvassed eastern Oregon counties from La Grande to Athena Milton Weston and Freewater. He distributed about 50000 campaign cards and vows a clean campaign aiming for the nomination though prepared to be defeated if not by fair methods. Wheat acreage sown in Horse Heaven mainly Benton county exceeds prior years.
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Tinker City
Congress
Feld
Unatita
Williams
Lachner
Estate Tax Commission
la Grande
Athena
Milton
Weston
Freewater
Oregon
Baker County
Oregon Dioneeres
Boycott troubles ease as Chinese buy American goods
News from Canton and Hongkong reports a easing boycott of American products as Chinese merchants resume purchases in Canton. Chinese pirates attacked passenger boats on the Tung River, robbing American missionary Dr. Charles K. Hager and seizing cash, clothes, and medical supplies. In Washington, April 6 bank statements are being demanded by the Comptroller of the Currency from national banks.
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Canton
Tung River
San Francisco
William Abe
Chan Ki Leung
Hongkong
Charles K. Hager
Tang Rive
Huger
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Turner Made the High Score at Echo Trap Shoot
Pendleton sportsmen joined the Echo Guo clp trap tournament at Echo yesterday. O F Turner led with a 116 of 125 while Frank Howe missed 10, James Spence attended with his wife, and Jack Mead of Echo hit 20 straight. The Pendleton contingent praised Echo club hospitality and noted members Cloyd Oliver Jock Mead Thad Barnes and Mr McQueen. An automatic trap was in use.
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Frank Howe
Pendleton
Echo
Echo Guo Clp
O. F. Turner
James Spence
Union Metallic Company
Mr. Howe
Jack Mead
Echo Club
Cloyd Oliver
Jock Mead
Thad Barnes
Mr. McQueen
Diphtheria Quarantines Hit City Homes
Two cases of diphtheria trigger quarantines on houses of L. L. Mann and Charles Bean. The pupils involved attend Miss Wood's West End school room with Dr. C. J. Smith as attending physician. Additional illnesses under care show no clear diphtheria signs yet.
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Mann
Charles Bean
Pope
Recorder's Office
L. L. Mann
Miss Wood
West End
C. J. Smith
LWO
Ihue
Brick From New MutLing Building Nicks Pedestrian
At Yakima a brick loosened from the top course of the four story Mut ling building fell and struck the shoulder and arm of G Wise as he walked below. The brick broke into fragments on impact.
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Yakima
G. Wise
Proctor arraigned in Boston over 1904 scam contribution
Boston April 1 Robert A Proctor secretary to Senator Lode was arraigned in the superior criminal court on a $225 embezzlement charge. John G. Fortgon testified he gave Proctor the sum as a SCAMpAICO contribution in 1904. Proctor pleaded not guilty and was held on $500 bail pending a hearing.
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Boston
Robert A. Proctor
Senator Lode
Superior Criminal Court
John G. Rortgon
Proctor
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Zion
Feary
Sumdnafion
Benton, Ark
Hartlett Burleigh
Dowte
Devie
Saline River Bridge
Seatlle
Gov
Canyon City
Grant
Prairie City
Meeker
Brafters
Italiana
D. E. Sherrick
Nez Perce County
Utah
Norfolk
Heers
Sir Francis Drake
Tokio
Thome
California
Adeundin
Winw
Jon D. Rockefeller
Telchapl Pass
Gold Coin Company
White, Ayers
Illman
W. J. Lachner
Benton County
Turner
Chargas
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