Murder case grips The Dalles region as Gosson is taken
Ed Gosson, accused of killing Ernest Bonomi, was arrested and moved to The Dalles. Sheriff Chrisman and Deputy Wood reported Gosson’s admissions strengthened the case amid conflicting testimony from Mrs. Bonomi and Gosson’s mother. The confinement follows a long-standing ranch dispute and a letter alleging threats. The Dalles authorities praised Wasco County officers for swift action.
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Wasco County
Ed Gosson
Ernest Bonom
Dalles
Chrisman
Wood
Taylor
Gosson
Bonomi
Goson
Dillon
Sho
Bonoms
Umatilla County
Bonita Strands On Ventura Beach After Near Miss
The Pacific coast steamship Bonita ran aground at Ventura California on August 10. She struck the beach while missing the glare of the electric plant and the wharf. Efforts to refloat her may fail as she could break up. the steamship State of California was dispatched to assist.
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Ventura
Calif
Bonita
State of California
State officers pledge prompt aid in any case
A fragment quotes a veteran official saying for 12 years and during that time they have dealt with most all other officers in the state. Whenever any did it wanted here we can always rely upon getting it promptly.
Miners Fined For Striking At Summit Coal
In Linton Indiana three dollars was deducted from each of 300 miners pay for striking defying a state miners' org contract. Eight day strike ended with all miners walking out as the Summit mine closed and a one dollar a day penalty totaled $2400. The move marks the contract's first enforcement against strikers. In Seattle a 40 mile per hour auto crash at dawn injured attorney Walter Fulton seriously.
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Linton
Ind
Summit Coal Company
Summit
Board of Arbitration
Seattle
Walter Fulton
Giant powder explosions devastate Michigan town and Boulder depot
Aug 10 Otroit Michigan dispatch reports a dynamite car explosion nearly destroying Exnex a 1500 population town killing a Michigan Central station agent and an engineer. Eight others recovered. tremor felt across Detroit. Aug 14 Boulder Colorado: four tons of dynamite exploded after a depot fire injuring about 100, wrecking houses and freight cars. severed limbs reported among victims.
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Otroit
Placen Exnex
Michigan Central Sta Hon
Detroit
Dient
Boulder
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Mip
Ftlrebuge
Western Union Strike Expands Across Cities In Daily Turmoil
Telegraphers in New York Minneapolis San Francisco Oakland and Portland have walked out or prepared to strike as unions push for eight hour workday and significant wage increases. Government officials consider seizing company properties if the strike spreads while companies scramble to maintain service and recruit non union workers amid clashes with strikebreakers.
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Russell
Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union 4
Postal
New York
Western Union
Minneapolis
Rishing
Western Union H
Sussex
Eatenlia
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Cook
Werecry
Woton
Whton
Portal
United Frees
United States
Canada
Nell
Petition for Receiver in Evans Pardee Partnership Suit
C 8 Evans asks the circuit court to appoint a receiver to oversee Star theater receipts and settle Evans & Pardee partnership accounts. Attorney J B Perry filed the complaint noting strong imputations against the junior partner for diverting firm funds. The partners have been in business since April 27.
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Star Theater
Evans & Pardee
Evans
J. B. Perry
Busines
Sasd
Wheat Growers List and Pool Their Crops
C A Barrett president of the Wheatrakers association visited the city and outlined a plan to pool and sample wheat for sale. Farmers may leave grain samples and yields with S H Forshaw at 222 Court Street for instant buyer inspection and outside bids to secure full market price. Similar arrangements will be made in Athena with Barrett’s store serving as the sample drop. Barret says stationary threshers resume today while combines restart Monday and expects 2 to 5 bushels per acre loss from rain widespread, reducing expected yields.
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Chicago
Telegraphers’ Union
Small
Roosevelt
Russell
Associated Press
San Francisco
Oakland
C. A. Barrett
Wheatrakers' Association
Mr. Barrett
S. H. Forshaw
Court Street
Association
Wiahea
Athena
Brrrett
Barrett
Benson Perrin Trial Opens in Tehama Land Case
United States District Attorney Devlin opened the Benson and Perrin land fraud case in federal court alleging a conspiracy to defraud the government of 12 000 acres in Tehama County California. Government agent Hunt testified about Perrin seeking forest reserve script from Benson in a Tehama land deal.
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San Pfranccisco
United States
Devlin
John A. Benson
Edwin Perrin
George (. Hunt
Devin
Benson
Perrin
Tehama
California
Hunt
Tehama Land
County court backs district fair funding and space waivers
The Morrow County court approved $1000 for the Third Eastern Oregon District Fair to be held in September. Exhibits spaces for towns and schools will be free, with charges only for business firms or individuals. Pavilion expansions add 50 feet and a palm garden will brighten grounds.
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Oregon
Messrs
Cohen
Teulech
FitsGerald
Apartment House Burned in Seattle Fire
Fire last night destroyed the Goldie apartments in Seattle accounting for a loss of 450000 dollars. Authorities say initial findings point to incendiary causes.
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Seattle
Goldie Apartments
Los
Cohens Visit Mackinack Island Michigan Summer Resort
Mr and Mrs Leon Cohen mailed from Mackinack Island Michigan. The note praises the lake region summer resort as one of the most delightful and they are enjoying their visit immensely.
Gold Dust Stolen on Yukon River Shipment
In Fairbanks Alaska on August 10 a registered mail shipment of gold dust valued at 17000 dollars was stolen. A sack was ripped open while the purser slept and four pounds of gold in tin cans were taken on the Yukon river.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Yukon River
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