Character Testimony in McManus Trial Battles Over Evidence
The McManus trial sees defense witnesses testifying on Estes’s honesty while the court restricts general character evidence. Judge Bean rules that only reputation for honesty may be admitted, not broader accusations. Deputy Short and multiple witnesses name Estes as having bad honesty, with objections sustained and courtroom tensions between Judge Fee and District Attorney Phelps.
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McManus
Hoberter
Retaila
Entea
Wan
Bob Entes
Bean
Marshal Short
Bestes
Hob Estes
Fee
Renson
Judge Fee
Phelps
Fates
Cayou
North Yakima
Esten
Way
Bob Fetes
Ag U
A. W. Mye
Pendleton
Nye
Bob Estes
Estes
Garry Judson
Pilot Rock
Frank Michael
Michael
Frank Curl Iad
Five Killed and Fifteen Injured In Pacific Coast Coal Mine Disaster
A mine explosion at Pacific Coast Coal Company caused the deaths of five workers and seriously injured fifteen. A body was recovered, with the others believed trapped 1590 feet below the surface as the day shift descended. Officials suspect a gas buildup from a cave-in during the night.
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Beaittie
Pacific Coast
Recommendations for Uni form Insurance Laws To Be Presented
An American Bar Association committee in Philadelphia advances a framework for national uniform insurance governance. Key proposals include state licensing of commissioners, repeal of retaliatory taxes and policy laws, creation of state fire safety offices, a federal ban on wildcat insurers, and rules on deferred dividends and cross state business. The association will meet in Portland, Maine, next August to discuss the recommendations.
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San Francisco
Wilh
Philadelphia
Ineur- Andolw
American Bar
United States
Mt Wenet
Office of
Fhre
Wildcat
Ita
American Bar Association
Portland
Contest Over Butte Mayor Nity Feels Fraud Claims
Hutte April 25 Jerry Mahoney defeated Democratic candidate for mayor has begun a contest against Mayor Corby alleging frauds.
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Butte
Hutte
Jerry Mahoney
Corby
Freuds
Umatilla County Land Ownership Reveals Large Holdings
In Umatilla County Oregon a statistical review shows 953,256 acres deeded with 46 percent in 1000 acre plus tracts and 25 companies owning 23 percent at 8770 acres each. One hundred companies hold 38 percent at 3670 acres each, while 194 entities own 0 percent in average 1765 acre plots. List of owners and acreages featured. 104 entities hold half the deeded land.
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Umatilla County
Umatilla
Etat'stice
Charles P. Strath
Oregon
Umatin
Aulde
Wat
Smith Company
Cunningham Sheep & Land Co
Slusher
Joseph Vey
Antone
L. Brith
C. Smith
HE Reader
Steem Eatnte
Eceee
W. W. Raymond
Ccecsssiaesass
C.yseeeeee
Neppaeh O
Waslaebddles Shone N. 7 Railroad
Northwest Timber Co
Oregon Land & Construction Co
Ae Owen Eee
Ecas Cane Es Bold Munel Pogvo
Ieee
Rece
Soko Rust Brothera
Louie Schmuck
Adaimg Estate
Blue Mountain Flume Co
Jacoby Howius
Herbert Woylen
Icc
Edwin Campbell
Hermann Case Heads to Jury After Closing Argument
Washington April 26 The Hermann case goes to the jury at 3 30 this afternoon The closing argument accuses Hermann of destroying public records for illegal purposes and conspiring with Mitchell Benson Hyde and Dimond District Attorney Baker closes the government's case Baker portrays Hermann as a felon and charged him with knowledge of the legality of Puter claims and being Mitchell's tool while commissioner The defense rests as Justice Stafford prepares to charge the jury
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Washington
Hermann
Mitchell
Benson
Hyde
Dimond
Baker
Knowl
Land Office
Herman
Hooks
Oregon
Juetlee Stafford
Unseasonable Winter Weather Breaks in Midwest and West
Snowing and freezing weather reported from Chicago to the lake country as a spring day with 76 degree heat gives way to a sharp 40 degree drop before morning. Snow extends across Kansas City and Nebraska with cold across the Texas panhandle. In Alton a 22 year old Glass factory worker Richard Elms is charged after a stabbing of Violet Spencer, 15, who is hospitalized. In New York William A. Brewer of Washington Life Insurance pleads guilty to misdemeanor after being indicted on two perjury charges. sentencing follows Tuesday.
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Springee Werther
Chicago
Kansas City
Kansas
Towa
Nebraska
Texas Panhandle
Alton
Richard Elms
Violet Spencer
New York
Wm. A. Brewer
Washington Life Insurance Company
Trainor
Tuceday
Three Million Dollar Suit Settled in Boston
In Boston on April 26 the Copper Range Consolidated company settled its lawsuit against Ar thus Burrage Thomas Lawson and others. The case involved three million dollars.
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Boston
Salt of the Copper Range Consolidated Company
Arthus Burrage
Thomas Lawson
Whs
Wreck near Cayuse caused by underground springs
The Oregon rail line wreck near Cayuse station occurred when two springs beneath the track undermined the roadbed. Water seepage led to a sudden drop as No 6 passed, with a second spring reported near Pendleton. Railroad workers dug ditches and installed a pipe to divert flows and prevent further subsidence.
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Cayuse
Portland Telegram
Judge Halley
Walnt Walshire
Pendieton
Ruef Understudy Claim Tangles San Francisco Labor War
San Francisco April 26 reports say Superior Judge Hebbard sought a warrant for Heney on criminal libel amid Heney's Stanford address calling Hebbard Ruef’s henchman. Gallagher’s confession to grand jury details Ruef and Schmitz involvement with bribe money and Home Telephone franchise pressure. Carmen strike talks fail and warrants issued for building trades council members.
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Gallagher
San Francisco
Ruef
Schmitz
Grand Jury
Hebbard
Heney
Stanford University
W. F. Herrin
Southern Pacific
Hebbbard
Langdon
Chiefs Office
Hebberd
Gallaher
Theo
Palvey
Pacific States Telephone Company
Trades Council
Gus Bart
Geo. Bresell
Cas Smith
Harry Sullivan
Jack Young
Jack Morris
M. H. Carmody
Electrical Workers
Building Trades Counels
Volcano Threat Worsens Havoc Across Mexican Towns
Santia Cechile Mexico April 24 reports a new volcanic eruption adding to Villarten devastation. Ash clouds bury towns as Valtivia is overwhelmed under feet of ashes and snow. About one hundred thousand people displaced, living in open fields subsisting on roots and wild fruits.
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Santia Cechile
Mexico
Villarten
Valtivia
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City of
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W. R. Ellis
W. L. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
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Hell
McCourt
T. C. Taylor
C. J. Smith
Pendipton
Hermann Case
Judge ‘Thomas
Orfelnk
Eney
Judge Hebbard
Stanford
San Franccisco
Bare
Carmen
Sam Princisco
Carmen’s
United Railways
Calhoune
Turthes
Valtiva
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