Fire destroys Philomath Creamery in Oregon blaze
Philomath Oregon reports the Alsea creamery was completely destroyed by fire. In Colfax Washington Deputy Sheriff Cole returns from Portland with Otto Wittle who pleaded guilty to stealing four horses and two harness sets from William Sellers in October 1909, receiving a suspended sentence. Colfax also notes H C Pope’s machine burned soon after purchase, with minor grain loss.
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Philomath Creamery
Burts
Philomath, Ore
Alsea
Witthe
Colfax
Wash
Cole
Portland
Otto Wittle
William Sellers
H. C. Pope
Speci
Attempted Jail Break Near Lewiston Idaho
Sheriff forces uncovered an escape attempt at Lewiston Jail as prisoners cut the ceiling around a ventilator. Investigators say if not stopped, inmates could have reached the attic and escaped within hours.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Cei
Will Destroy Hooper Beer in Dry Territory
Deputy Sheriff Dick Stockman heads from Hooper with half a carload of bottled beer ordered destroyed by Justice Harry Grimes after five arrests for selling intoxicating liquor in dry territory. Prosecuting Attorney John Araux has filed two civil actions to declare the sale buildings nuisances and to compel bond of $1000 to prevent further sales.
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Hooper Beer
Ditzvale
Wash
Dick Stockman
Hooper
Harry Grimes
John Araux
Robber Confesses in Coeur d Alene Idaho
A man named William Burbin confessed to robbing Suter & Son store in Coeur d Alene on June 28 and stealing about 150 dollars in watches guns knives and valuables. He had recently moved to the city and worked in lumber mills, and was tracked after neighbors tipped off officers about a shack near Huetcer where the stolen goods were found.
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Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Suter & Son
William Burbin
Huetcer
Colville Jury List For July to September Term
County Clerk W. Leon Johnson released the jury list naming four jurors to report for July to September 13. The fall term of court will convene with a large criminal docket including three murder cases and one woman juror, Mrs. Carl Johnn of Andy, in the panel alongside Senator A. Andrews.
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Oman
Colville Dury
Comille
Wach
H. Carey
Aml
W. Leon Johnson
Carl Johann
Andy
Ester
Falls at Eltopia Bridge Injures Workman
A worker named Herbert Dalgle fell 17 feet from the Northern Pacific bridge east of town, injuring his left leg and receiving severe cuts and bruises. County physician Dr. Brien of Paseo treated him on site and accompanied him as the wounds were dressed. The doctor noted the shock should ease as he recovers.
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Eltopia Bridge
Eltopie
Northern Pacific Bridge
Herbert Dalgle
de. Brien
Paseo
Dalgle
Beating case yields six months jail for father
Yonkers courtroom hears one of the most heartless abuse cases as John Waste of 1 Washington street is sentenced to six months by Acting Judge Ell. The 7 year old victim Waddick bore bruises and puncture marks from a harness strap. mother Mrs Waste is in hospital but pleads for mercy. The case arose after Waddick sought medicine at a drug store, prompting police to investigate.
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Yonkers
John Waste
Washington Street
Ell
Als Chil
Waddick
A. C. Benedict
Waytle
Wasytle
Rond
David Ruddy
Prisoner Freed After Jurors Allegedly Drew Lots
E A Higens, jailed for larceny and breaking, shows a letter claiming the jury decided his fate by lot during a primary election while locked up. The note says twelve ballots split 6 each for guilty and acquittal, then seven drew guilty and five acquittal, leading to his conviction and return to prison.
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Wilkesbarre
A. Higens
Hastern
Balluta
Statues of Pure Gold to Grace Quebec Church
An eight foot statuary group of solid gold figures Saint Ann the Infant Christ and the Virgin Mary will adorn the Church of Ste. Anne de Beaupre near Quebec. It will rest on Carrara marble and cost 300000 dollars funded by the French-Canadian colony in New York City. The group will go to Rome for a papal blessing and then tour churches across the United States and Canada.
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Biblical Group
Quebec
Ste. Anne de Beaupre
New York City
Saint Ann
Christ
Mary
Rome
Fm. Varionnl
United States
Canada
Cheerful Givers and Cantwell Charity Exchange
Dialogue recounts Mrs. Cantwell and the Junkman disapprovingly sorting items and a plea to be charitable. Cantwell urges giving to the poor, urging generosity and practical aid.
Taft Surrounded by Anti Reformers On Eve of Action
A lengthy Washington dispatch describes President Taft facing anti reform pressures as Congress weighs tariff revision. The piece cites critics like La Follette and Bristow and argues Taft will veto or sign with pressure from advisors. It portrays a tense political moment with the public seeking decisive leadership.
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Wiehington
Augla—Tulay
Tate
Audrich
White House
Oureau
Hines
Miuhiger
Aiahica
Aslund
Colton
Undefined: Indlearons Plans No New Advisers
The fragment notes that around present indlearons he has no intention of taking on a new set of advisers. No further details are provided about who indlearons are or the context of the statement.
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Indlearons
Sire Woos Wives for Four Lap Sons
Seattle reader reports a reindeer owner planning polygamous marriages for his four sons to native Laplanders in Alaska. Sarah, arriving from Seattle, is to wed one son, with potential matches for others. The plan involves securing wives and relocating the family, amid a broader Lap colony contact led by Johan Tornesis.
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Seattle
Hells
Sarah
Dyer Ao
Dones
Sanih
Hiidren
Sahwiehk Minbar
Alaska
Syrah
Poul
Piaget Sound
Lapland
Lap
Johan Tornesis
Thay
Mitker
Anty
Sarah North
Crippled man flees after shooting incident
Harrisoniirg Virginia reports a cripple from birth named Summers who, after throwing his crutches, rammed into a house with a revolver in hand. He fled rapidly and remains at large as bystanders react to the incident. A five year old girl Ruth Knawller is noted in the report.
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Harrisoniirg
Summers
Small
Ruth Knawller
Man Drove Off Robbers in Richland Store Incident
William Givens, a well known Richland resident, is jailed on charges of attempting to rob the Portind Trading company store. A store clerk says Givens was seen with holes and a brace and bit inside the store. Givens claims he acted after seeing a possible robbery and was merely curious. He is bound over to the September grand jury.
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Baker
William Givens
Oanaged
Ilthern
Richland
Portind Trading Company
Givens
Grand Jury
The Prolific Prolific? At the Pastime shows
At the Pastime, Tuesday night, the program features The Profti ngute a Selig production with Princes Boggs Silaatory portraying a Napoleonic era romance. Bosworth stars as a dashing captain while Miss Eugene Beaserer delivers a strong supporting performance in a tale of mistaken loyalties and secret love.
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Princes Boggs
Napoleon
Hobart Bosworth
Nussurs
Merceies
Wis ChUwen
Torm
Hugh
Vesuvius
Naples
Orpheum Tuesday Program Highlights Diverse Films
The program features Pathe shorts on protecting birds in Egypt and humane land care, a humorous weightlifting clip, and a feature about Alcides and customs of the Hindoo. Also listed is The Stranger in Campo Lubin about a wife driven to separation due to a drunken husband.
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Orpheum
Haising
Egypt
Pathe
Heulogue
Campo Lubin
Echel Mareden Fin
Conquering Carrie and a Run of Silent Shorts
A fragmented listing of silent film features and shorts. Conquering Carrie shows a western melodrama about love and a sheriff, followed by a Vitagraph Klondyke tale and Elks parade promos. Other items include two Indian pictures, Indian romance, prison drama Tom Steals Money, a death to life tale, Black Snake’s Treachery, The Live Tyrant, and How Aunt Was Fooled comedy.
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Ally
Mack
Mic
Ethol Avons
Shu
Carrie
Little Willie
Atlantic City
Olin
Orpheum
Black Smike
Moving Picture
Ciuck Snake
Black Snake
Cupid
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Eteoteladry
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Pendleton Beer
City Brewery
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W. J. Bogart
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