Gossen Confesses to Murder on Way to Pendleton
Ed Gossen admitted on a train ride with Sheriff Chrisman and Deputy Wood that he killed Ernest Bonomi, claiming revenge for threats to his mother. He said he shot Bonomi with a shotgun taken from Bonomi’s home, then hid and rode a westbound train to Pendleton. The confessions, made separately by Gossen and Bonomi’s widow, exonerate Mrs. Bonomi of complicity and underscore community sentiment.
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Pendieton
Collee—Mre
Bonomd
Goson
Bonom
Dalles
Chrisman
Wood
Ed Goon
Ernest Bonomi
Bonomi
Mill Creek
Gossen
Pendleton
Gosseon
Mire
Chriman
Bia
Rall
BE. EB
Ferkueon
Coeon
Mia
Bonormi
Japanese Coolies Deportation Reported by U S
In Los Angeles on August 12 under orders from United States secret service men 120 Japanese coolies arrested while seeking entry from the Mexican border were sent to San Francisco for deportation. They had been detained for weeks awaiting Washington developments following a curt note from the Japanese ambassador opposing the action.
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Los Angeles
United States
San Francisco
Washington
Four Die as Tennessee Collides with Schooner
Four persons drowned and about 200 thrown from their berths when the steam ship Tennessee collided with a schooner near Bridgeport Connecticut. The schooner sank at once. her captain was rescued but four crewmen perished.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Tennessee
Clean coach service improves travel on O R N trains
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company has added a clean passenger coach to train No. 1 at the locality. The car is used mainly by local travelers and is reporting strong appreciation from the traveling public as complaints about train conditions have ceased. Two car cleaners are now operating between here and Huntington to keep through coaches spotless. Travel remains heavy on the main line and colonist rates begin September 1 offering $22.66 fare from Missouri River points to Pendleton, aiming to attract home seekers to this county.
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Here
Huntington
Missouri River Point
Pendletonn
Thin County
Portland
Loggers Resume Columbia River Operations After Vacation
Logging camps on the Columbia River and tributaries will resume work this week, with between 1500 and 3000 men returning after a six weeks break. A Chamber of Commerce meeting supported restarting logging and allied efforts to oppose a proposed railroad freight-rate increase, with mills pledging payments to aid the lumbermen in the fight.
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Portland
Columbia River
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest
Noakley
Pineciific Coast
Chicago
Telegraphers Strike Ties Up Major U S Cities
A large wave of walkouts hits Western Union and Postal operators across Chicago Columbus Los Angeles and Oakland as workers walk out in sympathy with New York action. Western Union reports lines cut and only cable operators remaining. unions vow support and potential nationwide spreads.
Telegraphers strike sparks labor union backing and city walkouts
Gompers arrives in Chicago to back the telegraphers amid a nationwide wave of sympathy actions. Western Union operators strike in Montgomery and Denver postal workers also walk out, while Roosevelt maintains a hands off stance and cities like Kansas City prepare further action. Chicago reports a broader shutdown mood with meetings called as local labor unrest expands.
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Chicago
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Western Union and Postal strike spreads across cities
On August 12 operators at major Western Union offices in New York and Augusta joined Postal strikers. Chicago remained closed with no new strikebreakers. Spokane workers were still active but following headquarters orders. Topeka reported near total business disruption as both companies’ operators walked out. President Small departed for Chicago unaware of New York actions.
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New York
Western Union
San Francisco
West Oakland
Chicago
May
Kansas City
Small
Burrell
Ll Union
Hamblin
Spokane
Topeka
Augusta
Death of Jese Pound in Umatilla Car-Tracking Tragedy
Jesse Pound of Umatilla, 22, a car-checker, died from injuries after being run over by a train near Umatilla Saturday night. He suffered both legs severed and severe head injuries. He died at St. Anthony's hospital early Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Umatilla with about 40 relatives and friends attending. interment followed at Olney cemetery.
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Jesse P. Pound
Umatilla
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Lex
Deceiayd
John H. Pound
Olney
Local train hoped for Portland Huntington route
Rumor abounds among railroad men that a local passenger train from Portland to Huntington will be installed during the colonist rush. General Manager O'Brien plans a Salt Lake City meeting with EB Harriman to settle the local train agitation, with final decision expected at the conference.
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O'Brien
Salt Lake City
EB. H. Harriman
Portland
Huntington
Rusk
Pendleton
Oregon
Harriman
R. & N. Mathers
Supreme Court Hearing on Mandamus Demand in San Francisco
The Supreme Court heard arguments for a writ of mandamus against Auditor Horton to force salary payment. Mayor’s secretary is Wm. McFanny. Decision reserved. The Whitman county cattle market paid 84 cents per pound for beeves on the hoof.
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Im Supreme Court
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Horton
Wm. McFanny
Whitman County
Nearly 18 Percent Salary Increase Highlighted in County Schools
Contracts show average male salary rising from 66.08 to 74.66 and female from 51.82 to 53.75, with Pendleton salaries yet to be filed. Higher pay reflects cost of living and district funding, as districts 19 Weston 41 Milton 6 and others list new figures for nine months or four to nine months, while Echo principal Hamer replaces Armstrong on the county examining board.
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Pendleton
Welles
Weston
T. M. Howman
Anne Barnes
Eva L. McQueen
Margaret Callison
Milton
F. B. Pennock
Della Hudson
V. Elizabeth Hamer
Jeeste A. Williama
Vern M. Vannander
Florence Kelley
Mra. K. B. Peck
Burnham
Pilot Rock
P. MM. Nash
Anina G. Humphrey
Rosa Lee
Ruby A. Post
Rosa B. Carrier
Ileb. Young
IL. W. Keillor
Echo
Outinry
Armstrong
Political Confab at Oyster Bay Luncheon Meeting
At Oyster Bay on August 12 Judge W H B Hunt of Montana joined the president for a political luncheon with a group of politicians, describing a notable confab during the day.
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Oyster Bay
W. HB. Hunt
Montana
Land Transfer Sees 40 Acres Sold at 100 Per Acre
In a warranty deed filed today with the county recorder E C Kelly and wife transfer 40 acres in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 1 percent township 6 north range 35 to Frank Ranson for 3800 dollars. Deed notes 2 acres already deeded to show district No 22.
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Kelty
County Recorder
Joey
E. C. Kelly
Frank Ranson
Horner to Visit Wallowa County This Week
Prof. J. G. Horner registrar and history teacher at Oregon Agricultural College has been in the city since Saturday morning in the college’s interest. He left this evening to spend the week in Wallowa county and will return to La Grande next Friday evening.
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Wallowa County
J. G. Horner
Oregon Agricultural College
la Grande
Noblesville Murder near Kentucky home at three miles
Geo W. Hudson and his wife were slain by robbers who stole about 1000 dollars during the night a short distance from Noblesville Kentucky. The bodies were discovered by their daughter on returning from a visit.
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Noblesville
Geo
W. Hudson
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Ordea
Chenango
Columbus
The
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Montgomery
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Loeb
Neill
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Nitin
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Jese Pound
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