Supreme Court Meets May in Oregon Docket Highlights Local Option Case
The spring session opens May 1 with 16 cases on the docket. Among them the Hood River local option law constitutionality case and the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. appeal from Umatilla County stand out. The list includes Moses Taylor and Margaret Busch suits, along with multiple Harney, Malheur, Baker, Umatilla, Morrow, Sherman, Union, and Wasco county matters, with numerous attorneys named.
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State Supreme Court
Hood River
Appellant
Ve. Uma
Tila County
Harney County
A. J. Quackenbush
E. Burroukhe
Quackenbush & Burroughs
Artesian Spring Water Co
Hoekine and
Willim Harkins
A. N. Sollee Hichards & Haga
McCulloch & Norwood
Malheur County
Moses Taylor
Dutcher
Clifford
John McCourt
Waeroo County
Charles A. McCrary
Elgrers
C. H. Finn
Crawford & Crawford
Chow County
State of Oregon
A. H. Rea
Charles Matthon
A. M. Craford
G. W. Phelon
J. A. Pee
J. W. Morrow
Bennett & Sinnott
Morrow County
Martha Higginbotham
George Higginbotham
Henry Fock
Bertha Frock
Alorne
J. Bright
J. B. Hosford
Sherman County
W. L. Gibson
Dan Ehrgood
G. G. Brown
George F. Martin
George W. Hayes
W. J. Woods
Oregon Short Line BR. R. Co
C. N. Norton
Hart & Smith
P. L. Williams
F. S. Deltrich
A. N. Soll
Baker County
J. F. Alden
Grand Ronde Lumber Co
Union County
Supreme Court strikes down New York shop hour limit
Washington April 17 the supreme court held unconstitutional a New York law banning workers from more than 60 hours a week or 10 hours a day in bakeries and confectioneries, reversing lower court rulings.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Gets Good Haul in Portland
In Portland on April 1 a crack team opened the wife of A Z Cromwell Co store dealing in jewelers supplies without powder and secured 1200 in gold and jewelry. No clues yet. authorities suspect expert safe crackers conducted the raid.
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Portland, Or
A. Z. Cromwell & Co
JoWeler
Bank President Indicted for Arson and Defrauding Firms
Chicago April 17. The trial of Ienac N. Perry former president of the National Bank of North America opened today. He faces two charges arson and conspiracy to defraud to obtain 100000 on the Chicago Car and Locomotive works plant at Hedgewisch through the insurance company.
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Chicago
Ienac N. Perry
The
National Bank of North America
Insurance Companion
Chicago Car and Locomotive Works
Hedgewisch
Postal official’s trial moves to Washington district
The Supreme Court ordered that George W. Beaver former superintendent of the militaries and allowances division of the postoffice department under indictments for post office frauds may be removed from New York to the District of Columbia for trial.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court Today
George W. Beaver
Mlaries and
Postoffice Department
New York
District of Columbia
Irhal
Quotations from Clark Grain Commission on Wheat and Corn
April 17 market report shows May wheat opening at 1.18 and closing at 1.14 percent, a volatile session with erratic buying. Corn opened 46 percent and closed 47 percent, oats finishing at 26 percent amid a brisk yet unsettled trading day.
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Chicago
Naval Court-martial Acquits Briggs in Manila
Commander John B. Briggs is acquitted by a naval court-martial in Manila. He had commanded the cruiser Baltimore during the grounding incident near Malwuecastralta, and the court ruled against the charges.
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Briggs
Manila
John B. Briggs
Baltimore
Malwuecastralta
Sinking tragedy near Tunis claims 17 pilgrims
A small boat sank during a return voyage from Mecca near Tunis on April 17, drowning about 17 people. Local authorities and rescuers recovered some bodies as the community mourns the loss of pilgrims.
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Tunis
Mecca
Express Drivers Strike in St Louis April 17
Two hundred baggage and parcel delivery express drivers walked out this morning in St Louis demanding recognition.
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St. Louis
Two Major City Real Estate Deals Closed
Two pending real estate transactions were completed today. H. F. Johnson bought the Despain property at Alta and Cottonwood for 10 000, including the old livery stable site, with plans undetermined. C. C. Berkeley purchased M. L. Warren's Cheney ranch on Meckuny Creek for 12 000, a dairy and alfalfa farm about a mile from the city, with Berkeley likely to retire from local real estate and reside there. Both deals were brokered by B. K. Wade & Son.
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Despain
Alta and
Cottonwood Streets
H. F. Johnson
C. Berkeley
Cheney Ranch
Meckuny Creek
M. L. Warren
BK. T. Wade & Son
Johnson
Ilvery
Stride
Mr. Johnson
Carney & Kennedy
Perringer
Alta Street
Warren Ranch
Co. Berkeley
Berkeley
Howl River fruit reports dispute frost damage claim
Loale Butter says reports of damage to fruit at Howl River are exaggerated. He visited the valley yesterday and found rivals saying little damage occurred. Strawberries are not yet developed and likely unharmed, though mountain cherries may have suffered frost near the ranges. The Dalles Chronicle.
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Howl River
Loale
Dalles
Indians near Cuthbarton engage in drunken row
Indians near Cuthbarton Montana were involved in a drunken quarrel when one man was shot and killed. The incident left authorities investigating the circumstances of the fatal shooting.
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Cuthbarton
Mont
Nan Patterson's Third Trial Opens Amid Courtroom Crowding
New York April 17 The third trial of Nan Patterson for Caesar Young's murder opened in Recorder Golf's court with a 150 person jury panel called. The courtroom was packed as Patterson, brought from the Tombs, declared her innocence and said she would be acquitted. Proceedings include injunction fights over the return of Smith's letters seized by the district attorney.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Recorder's Goff's Court
Patterson
J. Morgan Smith
Smith
Garvan
Cincinnati
Jerome
Ttie
Patterson Trudh
Nan
Cainese
Miss Patterson
Recorder Golf
Margary Smith
Foster
Court of General Sessions
Gaynor
Brook Ivo
Togo Awaits Chance to Strike Russian Fleet
Tokio April 27 It is learned here that Togo hastens his meeting with the Russians preferring to wait until the Russian fleet is separated so he can attack in detail. A decisive engagement could isolate the Japanese army from bases in Japan, with a probable naval victory but risk to Togo’s fleet.
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Tokio
Togo
Tomo
Japan
Washington Crew Defeats Stanford in Sausalito Race
San Francisco April 17 Washington University boat team defeated Stanford University by half a length over a two mile course at Sausalito.
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San Francisco
University of Washington
Stanford University
Sausalito
Marshal Carney Recaptures Runaway Boy From La Grande
Marshal Carney received a message from La Grande about a 17-year-old boy who ran away heading toward Portland. The youth was located on No. 1 last night and placed in charge with his mother notified. The mother is expected to return with her son this evening. Local wheat affected by cutworms in Harrington, Washington, during spring.
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Marshal Carney
la Grande
Portland
No. 1
Naval officers dispatched to Libau for Far East squadron
In St. Petersburg on April 17 a large number of naval officers were ordered to Libau to assist in preparing a fourth squadron. The squadron is planned for deployment to the Far East.
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St. Petersburg
Libau
Far East
Russian fleet seen near Cape Padaran en route to Formosa
The Brynhilde reports three Russian cruisers stopped her 60 miles south of Cape Padaran on Friday. The pirates appeared to be in good condition and moved northeast at about 10 knots. The captain counted three warships and the fleet seems headed toward Formosa straits, 150 miles northeast of Saigon.
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Hong Kong
Brynhilde
Bangkok
Cape Padaran
Saigon
Formosa Straits
Russian Squadron Seizes Kemranh Bay Port
Tokyo reports the Russian squadron reached Kemranh Bay at noon April 12 and has occupied the port for 48 hours by noon April 14.
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Tokio
Itte
Kemranh Bay
Japanese seize coastal colliore along Saigon coast
London reports by dispatch from Saigon that Japanese forces have captured a large number of colliore along the coast. The notice underscores wartime momentum and shifting control in the region.
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London
Heuter's
Saigon
Singapore report claims Hissian fleet sighting near equator
Landen April 17 A menage to Linx from Singapore reports the Ger Tiettimer Devowngee saying a Hissian fleet perched on the morning of April 14 at about latitude 14 degrees. The vessels were lying to at the time.
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Landen
Linx
Singapore
British steamer Nt retin condemned by Japanese cruiser
Nagasaki April 17 The appeal in the Nt retin case has been rejected and the vessel and cargo are forfeited after seizure by the Japanese cruiser Teuhma.
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Nagasaki
Ntretin
Teuhma
Chicago Strike Returns Freight to Near Normal Pace
Chicago April 17 with 25 wagons delivering freight for Montgomery Ward Co the teaming business runs at nearly normal capacity Chicago employers say the teamsters strike is won strong police protection prevented serious riots The mayor seeks arbitration while ten meters warn freight handlers could join the dispute
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Chicago
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Teamsters
Ten Meters
Rates for Lewis and Clark fair travel fixed nationwide
Transcontinental railways announce special fares from Pacific Northwest to the Lewis and Clark fair Portland Oregon travel on one and a third fare for individuals and one fare for groups of 10 or more daylight excursions offered at slightly less than one fare. Tickets good for limited days May 29 to Oct 16 for individuals and 10 days from sale for groups with separate tickets for large organized parties.
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Portland
Pallroade
Portland and Sound Territory
Lewis and Chirk Fair
Pacific Northwest
Orexon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Southern Pacific
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
Congressman Binger Hermann Indicted in Land Fraud Case
Congressman Binger Hermann arraigned in federal district court on land fraud indictments. Potters, Jones, Hall and others plead abatement and demurrers. Arguments continue on Mitchell plea. Heney submitted proofs of grand jury regularity. State Senator Mays Brown and Daniel Clark plead not guilty.
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Portland
Binger Hermann
Fodernl District Court
Thadeus Potter
W. N. Jones
United States District Attorney
John Hall
Mitchell
Bellinger
Heney
Mays
E. Brown
Daniel Clark
Strike Partially Fails As Rail Workers Refuse
Rome April 17 A railroad strike begun this morning is not as successful as expected. Some men refused to strike and published a manifesto saying they cannot afford to stop work. Trains run today with a military escort as leaders seek a general strike but face little sympathy.
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Rome
Kenera
Supreme Court orders New Jersey case dismissal
Washington report states the supreme court mandates the circuit court of the district of New Jersey to dismiss the bill filed by Harriman et al against victorious Hill partisans. The decision was issued today.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Securitien
Circuit Court of the District of New Jersey
Harriman
Missouri Pacific passenger wreck kills fireman in Wardstown
Sedalia Missouri Pacific passenger train wrecked westbound at Wards early today. Fireman Anderson of St Louis was killed and Engineer Rogers of Sedalia was injured.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Wards
Anderson
St. Louis
Rogers
Russian Fleet Sighted Near Vietnam Bay
Hongkong dispatch reports a portion of the Russian squadron seen Sunday in Turan Bay about 360 miles north of Kamrhan Bay, as of April 17 with London noting the sighting from Hongkong.
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London
Hongkong
Turan Bay
Kamranh Bay
Oregon Ponies to California Second Carload of Small Pinto Ponies
G W Shipley of Santa Barbara ships a second carload of Umatilla ponies to California for breeding and driving. Mares retained for breeding, horses sold as saddle and driving stock in San Francisco and Santa Barbara markets. Shipley reports the ponies are exceptionally docile and in demand among California residents and tourists. A prior shipment from Pendleton to Santa Barbara and a rabbits shipment from Echo to San Francisco accompanied the news.
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G. W. Shipley
Santa Barbara
California
Shipley
Umatilla
Echo
San Francisco
City
Indians to the Mountains Wool Gathering Expedition
Large numbers of Umatilla Indians leave the reservation for sheep ranges to gather wool from dead sheep and wintered bushes. About 10,000 pounds of wool are collected and processed by squaws into mattresses for sale locally. Women and children travel in large groups with pack horses, while few men accompany them.
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Umatilla
Garfield moves to Independence for Standard Oil talks
Garfield today traveled to Independence for a conference with Standard Oil officials. His aides stayed behind to collect statements from local producers as Campbell and Garfield review the congressional investigation progress. Local producers express hope and encouragement about the inquiry outcomes.
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Campbell
Garfield
State to Build Refinery Bonds in Supreme Court Case
Topeka Kan April 17 Arguments on the validity of two hundred thousand dollars in bonds for a state refinery are on the supreme court docket today. A decision is expected within a few weeks.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
President Roosevelt’s Colorado Snowbound Camp Update
Secretary Loeb has not spoken with the president since Saturday morning as heavy snow delays movement from Glenwood Springs. Reports of a large brown bear are unverified. no bears seen for two weeks. The camp shifts south to escape snow, with ton and bobcat hunting likely next fort night. Roosevelt will visit Denver and attend three Chicago functions on the homeward trip.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Loeb
Henry Doepler
Roosevelt
Denver
Engineers to finish 100 miles of canals for 74000 acres
D W Ross returned from Minidoka where government engineers inspect the work. They expect to complete locating 100 miles of canals and branches on the north side of the river within days to irrigate about 74000 acres. Then they will lay out three townsite reserves for subdivision at the earliest date.
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D. W. Ross
Minidoka
Rose
Boise Capital News
Drunk and disorderly sentences set at city ball grounds
In police court this morning J H White was fined three days or five dollars for being drunk and disorderly and Frank Silk received five days or ten dollars for disorderly conduct at the ball grounds yesterday. The judge made the Silk sentence harsher to set an example early in the season. Silk was arrested at the grounds yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakely.
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J. H. White
Frank Silk
Young Silk
Joe Blakely
Dan May Secures Hotel Addition Contract
Bids opened in the office of Howard and Swingle for basement work on the St George hotel addition. Dan May is awarded the wall contract for broken rock and concrete at 630 dollars. Gilbert Hunt company of Walla Walla has been ordered 1000 dollars worth of ironwork for the same hotel addition.
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Dan May
Howard & Swingle
St. George Hotel
Gilbert Hunt Company
Walla Walla
Suicide and fratricide shock Stockton warehouse scene
In Stockton California on April 17 William Mohr shot and killed his brother George Mohr at the Mohr warehouse four miles south of Bethany. After the murder the killer locked himself in a room and, as a sheriff posse gathered, killed himself by blowing out his brains.
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Stockton
Cal
William Mohr
George Mohr
Mohr Warehouse
Bethany
Blockton
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