Confesses identity in bank swindle case in Oregon
Dexter Roberts admits his name and former Pendleton residence after Portland papers reveal his picture. Heppner bank swindle, $700 on arrest, another wife’s accusation of $1,000 stolen. Roberts tried Gilliam county scheme. bank loss $150, then $800 gold and $50 cash, later arrested in Salem after recognition by a Heppner contact. Sheriff Minto of Marion County held the arrest.
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Portland
Umatilla County
Roberts
Gilliam County
Dexter Roberts
Pendleton
Heppner Bank
E M. Shutt
Hesipner
Morrow County
Davia
Roberta
Sheriff Shutt
Mr. Shutt
Marquam
Shutt
Hepmer
Heppner
Bank of Heppner
Salem
Jim
Minto
Marion County
Railroads report large losses in 1998 earnings
Chicago April 14. Slason Thompson, manager of the national bureau of railway publicity, announced that railroads in the states endured huge losses in 1998. Gross earnings fell by 330 million dollars and net earnings dropped by 129 million 940 thousand 460 dollars.
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Chicago
Slason Thompson
National Bureau of Railway Publicity
Cattle Herd Moves From Prospect to Mountain Ranch
Clarence Adams of Adams Brothers, Camas Prairie stockmen, left Prospect ranch in the county’s west end for the mountain ranch near Ukiah with their cattle. They have wintered at Prospect and are now moving the stock to the mountain for summer. The horses were taken to Ukiah several weeks ago.
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Clarence Adams
Adams Brothers
Camas Prairie
Prospect Ranch
Ukiah
Youth vows revenge for father's murder in Tacoma
Tacoma April 14 James A Frace Jr son of James Frace a contractor killed and his body dragged into a swamp near his home Saturday declared his intention to avenge his parents murder. He says he knows the murderers. Friends fear he will be killed in his efforts.
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Tacoma
James A. Frace, Jr
James Frace
Painter shoots over door draught in Spokane
In Spokane on April 14 A Pahl a 20 year old painter shot his brother W H Pahl 24 a surveyor with an 82 caliber revolver after a door left ajar caused a draught. Six chambers were fired two bullets hit W H Pahl in the jaw and thumb. The mother intervened to stop a renewed attack. W H Pahl was arrested on $1000 bond and remains in hospital as a witness while the younger Pahl is under supervision.
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Spokane
Wash
A. ©. Pahl
W. H. Pahl
Seattle Fashionables Force Tuberculosis Camp Defeat
Seattle April 14. Opposition by neighborhood women in Queene Anne Hill halted the proposed tuberculosis camp. They forced away lumber wagons and drove foremen into the brush, stopping construction efforts.
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Seattle
Queene Anne Hill
Turkish Mutiny Flare as New Cabinet Hope Fails
In Constantinople April 14 more than fifty people have died since the unrest began. Reactionary uprisings spread to Aleppo Damascus Uskub Dibra and much of Albania. The new war minister has urged mutinous troops to return to their barracks. Fresh danger looms as military opposition to Tevfik Pasha grows delaying a stable government. The sultan regains control and a new cabinet is expected soon while Young Turks threaten to kill the sultan if he moves toward opposition.
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Constantinople
Alehh
Damascus
Uskub
Dibra
Albania
Tevfik Paha
Vigler
Milmi
Ais
Turkey
Woman on Trial for Her Life in New York Court
In Justice Blanchard's court Sarah Katen, a young mother with a six month old child, faced trial for killing Dr. Samuel Ausputs. Defense plans a emotional insanity plea citing betrayal. After consultation, the defense withdrew not guilty and entered a guilty plea to first degree manslaughter. Awaiting Friday sentencing.
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New York
Justice
Woman burned to death after revelry in Tacoma
Mrs. J. C. Bridges, 32, died after bed covering caught fire at her Tacoma home during a drunken revelry with her husband. He was arrested but claims he was not home when the blaze started, presumably from an overturned lamp.
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Tacoma
J. C. Bridges
Escapes From Reform School Recaptured Near Salem
Joe Brown escaped from the reform school near Salem at 2 AM by climbing from the upper story window and using the fire escape, but was recaptured near Oregon City after the escape.
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Reform School
Salem
Joe Brown
Oregon City
Prohibition Fight Forces Iowa to Center Stage Next Year
The prohibition national committee, dissatisfied with the Town legislature defeating the proposed prohibition constitutional amendment, plans to make the Hawkeye state the main battleground for the anti saloon fight next year.
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Prohibition National Committee
Hawkeye State
Californian Congressman Heads Panama Investigation
Congressman McLachlan of California left for Panama to study the transport situation. He aims to aid a bill to create a government Pacific coast steamship line. He cites complaints that the Pacific Mail Steamship Co and the Panama Railroad hinder freight movement and raise rates, blocking true competition. He plans to present findings at the next Congress session.
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Washington
McLachlan
Californian
Panama
Pacific Coast
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Congress
Injunction Sought Over Junction Mayor Election
Eugene April 14 BP Houston will seek an injunction tomorrow to restrain F A Baylor from wielding possession of Junction's mayoralty. The case hinges on the claim that Hoete ton remains in possession of the office and that Saturday's election is legal, though no reasons are stated for the complaint.
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Eugene
Cc. BP
Houston
F. A. Baylor
Junction
Hoeteton
Petsese
Morgan Says Roosevelt Injury Taints US History Hope Deferred
Rome April 14 J Pierpont Morgan is quoted declaring Americans should rejoice Roosevelt’s absence and that his return should be indefinite He said to a friend Roosevelt’s name will pass into history as one who caused incalculable commercial and financial damage to America.
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Rome
J. Pierpont Morgan
America
Roosevelt
Opposition Moves Against Texas Republican Leader
A movement forms to oust Cal Cecil Lyon from Texas Republican leadership. Opponents plan a conference to coordinate action and decide on steps to remove Lyon.
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Cal Cecil Lyon
Republican Organization
Texas
Patten Seeks Immediate Retirement From Wheat Market
Chicago April 14 James Patten announces retirement from the present May wheat market predicting higher prices after he exits He claims he held no more than ten million bushels at any time and that millers will take all he sells within thirty days May wheat closes 1.2858 July 1.1794 September 1.0868 new market records
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SUD
Chicago
James Patten
Patten
Calhoun Bribery Trial Jury Pool In San Francisco
San Francisco April 14 Thirteen jurors will hear the case of Patrick Calhoun president of the United Railroads charged with offering a bribe to a former city supervisor. Judge William P Lawlor ordered the panel after prosecution application and defense opposition. To select 12 jurors 2310 citizens were summonsed with 347 examined. The trial has progressed 04 days and court sessions 62 days.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
William P. Lawlor
Tartwist Help Solve Jap Problem
Washington April 14 Secretary Nagel who independently investigated the immigration problem on the Pacific coast will report to President Tate on the subject. Nagel will cover statistics on Chinese and Japanese labor in California and the situation overall. Taft believes he can solve the problem without agitation and will likely take a more sympathetic stance toward the Pacific coast than Roosevelt.
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Washington
Nagel
Pacific Coast
Tate
California
Taft
Roosevelt
Hermiston water board ruling stands for law and order
Col J F Henaught states the secretary Ballinger has recognized the "new" water users association board after disputes over votes. He recalls how Irwin's board rejected votes and how rivals seized the ballot box. The secretary’s decision is to be law, with remedies to follow if challenged.
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Hermiston
Ballinger
Water Users' Association
The
East Oregonian
W. H. Skinner
Col
J. F. HeNaught
Fast
Oregonian
Tam
Water Board
Water Users’ Association
Irwin
Aspir
Investiation of Washington Officials Resumes in Olympia
Seattle April 14. The investigation of state officers ordered by the legislature and delayed by Cosgrove's death was resumed at Olympia. State Senator Allen, chairman of a five member committee, headed for Olympia with John H. Schively, insurance commissioner, slated as the first to be examined. The committee met in the house chamber and went into executive session to set procedures. Real work to begin tomorrow.
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Seattle
State Legistrative
Cosgrove
Olympia
Allen
John 4 H. Schively
Chamber of
House of Representatives
Big Track Meet Set for Seattle May 7 at New Armory
Seattle April 14 The biggest amateur track event in years will be held May 7 in the new armory under Seattle Athletic club auspices. Northwest crack track athletes will compete with entrants from Victoria B C Spokane Portland and Vancouver. Northwestern colleges will be invited to send runners.
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Seattle
New Armory
Seattle Athletic Club
Northwest
Victoria
B. C
Spokane Portland
Vancouver
Grand Jury Slow. Indictments Expected Tonight in County Case
The grand jury is working slowly with no new indictments by 3 pm, but reports suggest some may be issued later tonight or tomorrow morning. Court time today focused on the Commercial National Bank suit against J. F. and W. P. Temple, with jury selection and witness testimony in a promissory note dispute involving £300, alleging sale of the note through Stoffle and Johns, which the defendants denyhaving received payment or bank ownership.
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Natonal Bank
Commercial National Bank
J. F
W. P. Temple
Stoffle
James Johns
Admiral Harris to Visit Relatives
Rear Admiral A R Harris of the U S Navy, uncle to Alma and Florence Harris, is due to pass through Friday on a visit to La Grande to see his brother T G Harris and family. He has long served as a naval academy professor at Annapolis and was recently stationed at Olongapo in the Philippines, where he served as captain before promotion to rear admiral.
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A. R. Harris
U. S. Navy
Alma
Florence Harris
la Grande
T. G. Harris
Harris
Naval Academy
Anaspolis
Olangapo
Philippines
Alberta to Double Her Grain Crop
Winnipeg reports the first Canadian Western crop report shows a 100 percent increase in seeded area in Southern Alberta. Little seeding outside that district will be done until the end of the month.
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Winnipeg
Man
Alberta
Drunks Curse Judge FitzGerald in City Row
City council to appoint temporary special police judge to try Louise Nell and Frank Balcomb for drunk and disorderly conduct. Five men rusticated in city haste after cursing Judge FitzGerald as he passed Main and Webb streets. United States Commissioner Halley likely to be appointed.
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Louise Nell
Frank Balcomb
FitzGerald
Main
Webb Streets
United States
Halley
Two conductors fined in La Grande theft case
Conductor Topping and conductor Stine of the O R and N were arrested in La Grande and pled guilty to stealing tools from company cars. Each was fined 25 dollars and will lose their positions. They own timber claims toward Wallowa. one took a saw and the other a cold chisel for use on claims. Det Wood notes pillows blankets and supplies from sleeping cars were also being sold to railroad men. notices issued in car shops to return items to the company.
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Blue Mountains
Wood
la Grande
Topping
Stine
Justice Court
Wallowa
E. B. Wood
Volved
Fresno Goes Dry With Some Limitations
Fresno votes to go dry with a 75 vote majority. The ordinance closes saloons in ninety days while allowing wholesale liquor stores to operate and liquor sales with meals in restaurants.
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Fresno
Plot Discovered to Free Whitla Kidnappers
Mercer Pennsylvania April 14 armed guards were placed around the jail after discovery of a plot by a discharged trusted to aid the Boyles in escaping. The sheriff learned of the plan and all precautions were taken to prevent their flight with Willie Whitla kidnapped.
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Mercer
Boyles
Willie Whitla
Pastor Resigns Over Socialist Views At Knox Church
Bellingham April 14 Reverend Walter C. Jones pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church was forced to resign after members of his flock accused him of socialism and smoking a foul smelling pipe. A new preacher will be named in coming weeks following his speech favoring socialist ideas before the ministerial association.
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Bellingham
Walter C. Jones
Knox Presbyterian Church
Marathon Race Tragedy Claims 17 Year Old
Pittsburg April 14 William H Howick aged 17 died from injuries sustained in a marathon race he ran three weeks earlier at the public school event. Doctors reported he was in good health before the test but the 26 mile grind proved too severe for him.
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Pittsburg
William H. Howick
Ain
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