Fine Jurors Delected In McManus Case Trial
Jury selection in the McManus case continues as 5 jurors are chosen J H Key T Phillips R G Still W W Atherton and A P Hutchinson with a 26 more summoned after a morning delay. Attorneys weighed juror suitability amid extensive pretrial reading of East Oregonian Tribune Athena Press Weston Leader Milton Eagle coverage.
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McManus
J. H. Key
T. Phillips
R. G. Still
W. W. Atherton
P. Hutchinson
East Oregonian
Tribune
Athena Préosa
Weston Leader
Milton Eagle
Phelps
McManus Kinwell
W. P. Temple
J. L. Stockman
G. W. Gross
Athena
Vingon of
Freewater
E. N. Smith
A. Ruppe
Ruppe
Caine
Oplock
Victor
Harris
Athens
Shaw
Wmmon
7. J. Conrad
Eelith Defen
Distriet
Cas
Mer
Three Land Thieves Convicted In Government Fraud Case
In Omaha this morning Thomas Huntington A B Todd and Fred Hoyt real estate and cattle men were found guilty on 83 counts charging conspiracy to defraud the government of public funds A motion for a new trial will be argued June 1
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Omaha
Thomas Huntington
A. B. Todd
Fred Hoyt
Coal miners strike and lumber combine loom in Canada report
A special Commons committee report concludes a retail lumber dealers combine exists between the Canadian northwest and Pacific coast manufacturers. Government action planned to dissolve it. In Fernie BC, April 15, the coal strike grows serious as miners quit individually to skirt the law, despite John Mitchell's advice against the strike and worsening transportation woes.
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Vancouver
B. C
House of Commons
Canadian Northwest
Pacific Coast
Fernie
H. C
Lnw
John Mitchell
Tentative Peace Agreement Reported in Central America
Washington reports a tentative peace accord reached by representatives of Presidents Zolay of Nicaragua and Figuera of Salvador, in session at Amapula, with Minister Corea of Nicaragua delivering the information Suit to Establish Boundary. A boundary line suit was filed this morning by G. M. McKeagle against Anna Zink et al. to define land owned by the plaintiff, filed by Peterson, Peterson & Wilson.
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Washington
Central America
Zolay
Nicaragua
Figuera
Salvador
Amapula
Corea
Nicaraagua
G. M. McKeagle
Anna Zink
Maintiff
Peterson, Petertson & Wilson
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Charleston Area Alert Widespread Wave Motion
Distinct earthquake shock reported in Charleston South Carolina with east to west wave motion and no extensive damage. Somerville near the coast noted the strongest agitation, raising fears of aftershocks and possible tidal effects from distant quakes possibly in Mexico or South America. Florence Italy also reported a strong shaking on the same day.
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South Carolina
London
Mexico
South America
Florence
Charleston, & C
Somerville
First Lesson of International Law Debates Japanese School Rights
Washington April 14 The first meeting of the American Society of International Law opened with Elihu Root explaining the 1894 treaty with Japan does not force California to admit Japanese children nor compel public school attendance. The treaty secures equal treatment among foreign nationals and prohibits discrimination, allowing states to choose whether to offer public education.
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Japan
Washington
American Society of International Law
Elihu Root
San Francisco
Root
United States
California
Frick Eyes Senate Race Amid Roosevelt Rift
Reports from New York on April 19 suggest Henry Frick pursues a U.S. Senate seat to succeed Penrose. He supports Roosevelt as a staunch ally but risks alienating Harriman. Wall Street watches Frick's stance for signs of response from the president and party signals.
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New York
Frick
Hirriman
Penrom
Rooosevelt
Pote
Roosevelt
Harriman
Wall
Wheat Market Update from Chienee On April 19
Wheat opened at 1 8? and slid. Market show closed at 47 1-2, opened 4a, later settled 12. Notes indicate limited activity and irregular prices across the session.
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Chienee
Cor
Pendleton Hotels Praised By Traveling Tourist
Des Moines man on a cross country trip praises Pendleton hotels stating they rival those in cities with populations 20 000 to 25 000. He notes exceptional service and accommodations and asserts Oregon is well supplied with civilization, countering views of danger for tourists.
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United States
Mexico
Pendleton
Onla G. A. Haslett
Des Moines
Énet
Oregon
Cincinnati
The Other Side Tonight
Washington April 19 The Ant administration side of the Frisco question may be presented tonight with Pichardihey and others arguing the rights of foreigners in the United States in treaty conflicts versus state laws Speakers include Prof Willoughby John Hopkins Dr Draper Lewis University of Pennsylvania and Prof Gregory of Iowa.
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Washington
Pichardihey
Willoughby
John Hopkins
Draper Lewis
Pennesylvan
Gregory
Iowa
Delmas Withdraws Over Thaw Erratic Conduct
Delmas announced in New York on April 1 he could no longer endure Thaw's erratic conduct. The statement signals a definitive break and sets the scene for potential changes in ongoing relations and future proceedings.
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New York
Delmas Today
Eddie Davis Missing for Ten Days Alarm at Pilot Rock
Eddie Davis an 18 year old ranch worker from Pilot Rock has been missing for ten days. His family fears he was drowned in Meacham Creek or the Umatilla while riding in the mountains or may have been harmed after leaving B. F. Brown’s Meacham Creek ranch a week ago. His mother Mrs. Davie and brothers Will and Alec fear the worst as searchers consider fording Meacham Creek and Umatilla with high water. Davis was known as a sober industrious youth who recently worked for two months at Brown’s ranch.
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Taylor
Colonel Paley
Judge Bean
Harris
Phelps
Hutchinson
Mckay Precinct
Pendleton
Rowley
Colonel Raley
White
Shaw
Nhumereta
Pullman
Eddie Davis
Mia
Charles Davis
Pilot Hock
Alice
Meacham Creek
Umatilla
Young Davis
B. F. Brown
Bingham Springs
Alec
Horne Hollow
Davie
Pilot Rock
Rogers
Will Davie
Will Davis
Young
Macwhare
Davis
Meachameroek
Uma Hilla
Attorney Refuses Thaw Case Over Dignity Claim
A male attorney withdrew from the Thaw case arguing the demands were beneath his dignity and that urgent appeals from Thaw’s relatives were ignored. The decision, attributed to a female in charge, follows pressure from appeals surrounding the matter.
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Thaw
relatVen
Demanods
Waneprane Prlierner
Body Found Floating in Columbia River Near Wallula
Coroner McMartin traveled to Wallula to recover an unknown man’s body found in the Columbia River near John T. Groswold’s ranch. A 14 year old boy spotted the corpse while searching for a boot ball, and tied the body to a rock with a rope. No marks of violence noted. death deemed likely water-related, possibly in the river for about three weeks. No inquest deemed necessary.
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Wallula
Walla Walla
McMiartin
Columbia River
John T. Groswold
Griswold
Taft Theme Dominates Kansas City Republican Banquet
At a Kansas City Republican banquet on April 1 the speaker Rev. Jas Schendell urged that the party’s banner at the next national convention bear the motto of the square deal and support William H. Taft for president. The benediction and toast framed Taft as the path to triumphant victory for the Republicans.
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Kansas City
Jas, Schendell
William H. Taft
Iloilo Fire Sweeps Panay Leaving 20000 Homeless
Manila April 19 Iloilo on Panay island was swept by fire with heavy losses feared. Twenty thousand people are homeless authorities have control of the scene and are directing relief efforts as the blaze rages.
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Panay
Manila
Iloilo
Panty
Fire follows explosion at auto company garage
A gasoline tank explosion in St Louis at the Mississippi Valley Automobile Company garage caused a total loss valued at 20,000 dollars. The blaze destroyed 259,000 dollars worth of high end automobiles. No injuries reported.
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St. Louie
Mississippi Valley Automobile Company
Blizzard Sweeps Montana Threatens Lambing Losses
A severe winter storm pounds southern Montana causing fear of heavy lambing losses if the blizzard persists. Officials warn ranchers to safeguard flocks and prepare for cold, windy conditions across the region.
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Butte
Montana
Barber Lumber Company Suit Over Timber Lands
Government sues Barber Lumber Company in U S circuit court to cancel over 200 patents affecting about 40 000 acres in Stokes county and adjacent tracts. Lands valued at more than 1 million dollars with entry costs of 259 000 dollars already paid. litigation follows years of government probe by special agents.
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Crior
United States
Barher Lumber Company
Tinker
Boles County
Nction
Fond
Robbers Blow Weston Bank Safe for 35000
Robbers blew the Weston Banking Company safe this morning and escaped with 35000. A posse was formed and efforts continue to capture the culprits as authorities investigate the burglary and secure the scene.
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Weator
Til
Weston Banking Company
Baseball Scores Report From San Francisco and Nearby Cities
Yesterday's baseball scores note Portland and Oakland defeating Toe Angeles 4 to 4 in incomplete lines. Toe Angeles beat San Francisco 4 to 3 in a late April clash. In Madison Wisconsin the senatorial deadlock persisted with no change as the legislature adjourned until Tuesday after a Republican caucus produced 15 fruitless ballots.
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San Francisco
Portland
Oakland
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
School Board Increases Salaries For City Teachers
The board reselects the teaching corps with raises, raising City Superintendent Landers to 1800 a year and boosting grade teachers by five dollars a month. The meeting, held with five board members and Landers present, approved the action after Landers departure. Several teachers are rumored to marry. others may resign if unable to teach next year. A complete list of retained teachers and principal appointments is given.
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Prof. Landers
Lee Teutech
Brarff
Hhi
H. E. Bickers
Landers
Sanders
Eal
Echoot
Jret
J. & Landers
Cfty
A. RK. Harrison
Wm. Christenson
W. F. Fargo
Ton M. Conklin
Mies Maud Davie
Mies Fileabeth Foley
Mite Vern Gardner
Mire Francer
Fite Terald
Rorene Eppte
Cora Sullivan
Eve McQueen
North
Mies Mary Quick
M. Lotte Welles
Mies Roverta Tippey
Fifteen year old shot dead in Williamsport Delaware
Williamgton, Del April 19 Robert Brown aged 15 was shot while in bed this morning Three men have been arrested the motive remains unknown
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Williamgton
Del
Robert Brown
Family Stricken With Diphtheria in Prescott Waeh
Mr and Mrs Ely Kelth and a young child are ill with diphtheria in Prescott Washington. They are relatives of the young woman who died here last Friday from the disease.
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Prescott, Waeh
Ely Kelth
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