Seven Jurors Appointed By Noon In Capital Case
In the fore noon four jurors were rejected and most talesmen expressed definite opinions on the defendant's guilt or innocence. By 2:00 this afternoon ten jurors had been selected. Many talesmen showed scruples about capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Fanchard
de Epened
Win
Claypule
J. W. Tullock
Mr. Tullock
Pendleton
California
Chitten Meee
Victor Harris
Milton
Umatilla County
Harris
Phelps
F& Kkummons
Ten Men Impaneled in McManus Murder Trial
Nearly three days into the McManus murder trial jurors are being selected. Ten jurors have been impaneled with a possible one more to come as discusión continues. The panel shows wide geographic spread and several challenges for cause due to capital punishment views. The process resumes after a morning adjournment as more jurors are examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. McManus
Robert Estes
Athena
W. W. Atherton
WalshRonda to join Hill system for gulf linkage
In Chicago on April 20 rumors swirl that the Walsh Ronda will become part of the Hill system completing a link to the gulf. The syndicate will assume the indebtednes of the defunct banks and act as a clearing house for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gulf
Jury Selection Details From Pendleton Case Progress
The report describes jury selection with jurors John Leedy and J. C. Kimmery excused for cause, Allen Thompson excused for cause, Hermann Sewell accepted, John Switeler excused, and Charles Chaney accepted as the seventh juror. Chaney had read about the case but held no fixed opinion and cited no conflicts, noting his Odd Fellows and Woodmen memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leedy Wis
J. C. Kimmery
Holdman
Allen Thompson
Echo
Coupe
Hermann Sewell
Pendleton
Germany
John Switeler
Coum
Charlies Chaney
Odd Fellows
The
Woodmen
Zeke Matthews
Hand Sheep Shearing Set For Umatilla County Next Monday
About 200000 sheep in Umatilla County will be shorn by hand over the next six weeks. Work starts Monday as crews from MccFarland, costing seven cents per head plus board, with many bands moving to Sprague and Huntington after finishing in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
MccFarland Shearing
A. A. Cole
Buttercreak
Umoatiii
Sprague, Wash
Huntington
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
No Connection Found in Land Fraud and Miners Case
Judge M G C Burch says there is no link between the Idaho land fraud probe and the Western Federation of Miners inquiry over Governor Steunenberg’s murder. He notes DA Bulck’s Washington trip is routine for reports and district matters. Senator Borah’s role is limited to general work for Barber Lumber Co, alleged in timber land dealings near Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wand Stechenberg
Cay
Denver
M. GC. Burch
Amletant
United States
Boles
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Bulck
Washington
Buroh
Borah
Burch
Barber Lumber Company
Bolo
Abolishing the Division System in Nation News
War department orders relieve General Funston from the southern division and place him in command of the California department in San Francisco with June 20 effective transfer likely. MacArthur to Milwaukee to finish foreign trip reports amid broader abolition of divisions. Amusement firm in Providence may exclude patrons. Supreme Court limits recovery to ticket price. International law speakers in Washington include John W. Foster and Prof Moore. DAR elects state regents for California Montana Oregon Utah Wyoming. Crippled nest cremated by fire at Hotel Campbell in Athena Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero Skiind Supreme Court
United Sites Navy
Society International Law
Daughters of American Revolution
Oregon
Washington
War Department
Providence
Supreme Court of
Yeoman Parel
Navy
American Society of International Law
John W. Foster
Roeteewestrent
American Bar aFrociasion
Moore
Columbia University
Earthquakes Divide Two Global Cones Across The World
Summary of a late April dispatch detailing two major seismic belts, one spanning the Mediterranean to the Indies and the other circling the Pacific via the Andes and North America, with a mass of quakes concentrated in these zones. Reports note 26 major quakes since December and multiple hurricanes globally, plus differing shares of activity in each belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mediterranean
Asia Minor
Caucasia
Himalayas
East Indies
Central America
West Indies
Pacific Ocean
Andes
North America
Asia
New Zealand
Pendleton merchants pledge five percent for church fund
Sixty six local business firms have agreed to dedicate five per cent of sales on two days before the June 2 dedication of the new M. E. church. The plan aims to encourage as many firms as possible to participate, with Bishop Moore of Portland to dedicate the church and an organ recital and social event scheduled. Publicity will publish firm names and include a cut of the church in Pendleton papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghurgh
M. E
Isle
Ttme
Pendleton
Bishop Moore
Portland
Sarronding
Dave
Pendleton Pubert
Edward Davis Missing Body Believed Drowned in Meacham Creek
A search under Contrac tor Howard Frick failed to locate Edward Davis whose saddle horse returned home and a butcher tied to the saddle remained. Though no foul play is suspected, authorities continue to scour Meacham creek and related trails for Davis’s body after his disappearance on April 9 from the Brown ranch toward Thorn Hollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davis
Meacham Creek
Howard Frick
Young Davis
Brown Ranch
Meicham Creek
Thorn Hollow
Meachar Creek
Fire destroys 1100 houses in Manila district blaze
Manila April 20. A great fire swept through Singulong Paco and Ermita districts, destroying 1100 houses as firemen soldiers and sailors saved American settlements. A heavy gale swept 100 acres clean within two hours. loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Goethals cited current equipment as inadequate to excavate a million cablc yards monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Singulong
Paco
Bamuiting
Ermita
Malate
Police Graft Investigation in San Francisco
San Francisco grand jury begins examining police corruption with Captain Mooney expected to detail his graft allegations. Mooney reportedly presented damaging evidence against high officials and described methods used to extract hush money from Tenderloin resorts and criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Earl
Mooney
Heney
Drovers' & Merchants' Bank Closed. Cashier Arrested
Seymour Iowa April 20 State bank examiner closed the Drovers' and Merchants' bank floors and cashier LeRoy Ware was arrested this afternoon. President Evans personally guaranteed the depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Iowa
State Bank Examiner
Drovers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Leroy Ware
Evans
Land open for entry on Umatilla project next June
About 175 men are employed at the Umatilla project dam with engines, dirt, and teams at work. Engineer J. T. Whistlier says land may open to entry in June though no official instruction exists. Concrete gates and by passes are being prepared to divert muddy flood water directly to the distribution system, with four tons of coal and ten barrels of oil burned daily, though the burning is not yet satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
J. T. Whistlier
Umatilla
High Canal
Jow Canal
Cold Springs Dam
Murderer Escapes After Restaurant Shooting
Oakland April 20 Frank Smith, the waiter who last night shot and killed John Marcovich in Marcovich’s restaurant, has not been captured after a thorough search of Oak Iowa, San Francisco and other bay cities. Ban Francisco April 20 President Calhoun declared the proposed street car agreement must be renewed on the same terms when the May 1 deadline expires, and Carmen says they will strike rather than accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Frank Smith
John Marcovich
Marcovich
Oak
Iowa
San Francisco
Bay
Francisco
Calhoun
Carmen
Baseball Scores and Wheat Market Update
Yesterday's baseball scores include Portland 2 and Oakland 2 in San Francisco area games. Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 10. Chicago Wheat Market reports wheat opening 78 1 8 cents, closing 78 1 2. corn opened 47 6 8, closed 48. oats opened 43 7 8, closed 44 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francesco
Chicago
Onta
Pendleton voters favor most charter changes cites sentiment
After canvassing Pendleton residents East Oregonian reports broad support for proposed charter changes with two exceptions raising signer's threshold on street improvements and a $40,000 city hall bond. Most back separate votes on each item and support water systems levee extensions and liquor tax increase to cover bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
City Hall
Committee of Citizens
Pendleton
Engineer Falls From Train On South Ainsworth Track
Engineer BE. K. Arbogast of W. & Co. RR train No. 6 from the city to Poxco was knocked from the locomotive when a coal chunk rolled down and struck him. He landed on the side track with a badly strained arm and a severe shakeup but suffered no other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. K. Arbogast
Poxco
Ainsworth
Walla
Imposter Signal Man Killed in Train Wreck Scene
London April 20 William Zelte impersonating a signal man bound to railroad rails by robbery in moving pictures of train wrecking scene was killed today. A miscue in elevating the train failed to stop and ran over Zelte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Zelte
Acene
Zeltz
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J. H. Key
T. Phillips
Bull
Ss. P. Hutchinson
Charles Chaney
Charles McBee
Jim Hin
Hora
MacArthur
Milwaukee
D. A
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Marry Viray
Mesdames Clifton Moose
A. K. Prescott
P. Montgomery
Utah
Mary Ferry Allen
Wyoming
Frank Mondell
Elam Kendall
Pacific
Turkey
Massachusetts
Stevens
Panama Canal
Constantinople
Boston
Fairview
South Paisley
Mass
Goethals
Stevens Huongled
Goethels
Army
Iowa Bank
Whistler
Ultimaum
Los Angeles
Chicnago Wheat Market
Feltz
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