Bank Failure Shocks Portland Trust Firm
The Oregon Trust & Savings Co of Portland failed to open its doors and collapsed amid reports of 2,000,000 in deposits. T. C. Devin, a former city auditor and mayoral candidate, is named receiver, with E. Lytle and the Moore brothers among leading promoters. Officials say depositors will be paid in full though cash on hand was only about 40,400.
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Devlin
Moore Brothers
E. E. Lytle
Interesenil
Oregon Trust & Savings Company of
Portland
T. C. Devin
van Lytle
Bexik
Oregon Trust & Savings Company
Oregon
ELEB
Lytle
Columbia Southern Allroad
Sherman County
Moores
Columbia Southern
Portland Banke
Oregon Bovings & Trust Company
Nia
Pendleton
Oregon Savings & Trough
Iad
Sixth
Washington
Morris
Joe Dudinoes
OT. J. Morrie
Pendleton Savings Bank
W Heapthor
Morrie
Robbery Loot Traced Through Post Office
In Chicago on August 21 authorities expect arrests before nightfall connected to a $250,000 robbery of three mall bags en route from Denver to Chicago on the Burlington. A package sent to a person in Chicago is believed to contain part of the booty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Burlington
Delegates Appointed to National Irrigation Congress
Milton Progressive club meets with large turnout and appoints Attorney J. D. Peterson as Milton delegate to the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento in September. A committee is set to prepare an exhibit. other delegates chosen for the District Development League at Freewater on August 25. A Milton booth is arranged for the Walla Walla street carnival with a volunteer committee handling promotion. A special meeting is called for Monday night to complete unfinished business.
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Peterson
Sacramento
Milton
Progressive Club of
J. L. Miller
California
D Peterton
Thin City
McQuary
D. Peterson
Taesy Stewart
W. A. Peterson
District Development League
Freewater
A. Miller
A. E. Troyor
J. Berry
H. M. Cockburn
Tuer Stewart
Mre. M. Cock
Land Thieves Found Guilty in Tehama Land Plot
John A. Benson and Dr Edward B. Perrin were convicted by a U S district court jury of conspiracy to defraud the government by securing about 13 000 acres of timber land in Tehama county Northern California The verdict threatens fines and imprisonment with a maximum potential penalty of up to 10 000 and two years in prison The jury requested letters Perrin wrote from Washington and part of the judge's charge before returning the verdict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John A. Benson
Edward BK. Perrin
United States
Tehama County
United States District Court
Widlow
Ulity
Ben- O
de Haven
I. C. Campbell
Semson
Attirnoon United
Devlin
Benson
Perrin
Washington
Shell
Dr. Berrin
Benron
Henson
Discovered Plot Aimed at King Carlos and French Premier
Lisbon on August 21 reports a major plot to assassinate King Carlos and the French premier. A bomb exploded in the tenement district revealing the plan. Thirty rebels were arrested and secretly confined aboard a ship awaiting trial and possible execution or confinement.
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Carlos
France
Lisbon
Judge Bean Returns From Lehman Springs Vacation
Circuit Judge H J Bean has returned to the city with his family after a month away. He resumes handling pending criminal cases, but trials will wait for the regular September jury session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bean
Lehman Springs
Bean
Trust Stocks Low on Fear of Statutes August Speech
The article reports a stock market dip in New York and widespread concern over government enforcement of statutes. Roosevelt’s stance is quoted, defending lawful action, warning against punitive measures targeting corporations, and pledging to protect honest stockholders while upholding the rule of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trith
Taft to Speak in Portland on September 6
Portland special correspondence reports Hon William H Taft secretary of war will spend the day in Portland Friday September 6 He will speak at the Armory in the evening with reserved seats for editors commercial bodies legislat ure state officers mayors and delegates from Oregon organizations Reservations must be reported by September 2 to Tom Richardson Oregon Development League Portland The event promotes colonist rates from Pendleton west and Roseburg north with plans for a large Oregon audience and home-seeking visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William HL .Taft
Tom Richardson
Oregon Development League
Ontehde
Forthund
Occjs
Ion
Pendleton
Pendleton and All Pointe West On the Orl & Nl, and From Roweburg and All Pointe
Orewon
Oregon
Phenie
Brooklyn
W. E. Shaffer
Tillamook
Debate Referendum Debate Circulated to Washington Principals
Olympia Aug 21 R B Bryan state school superintendent sent circulars to principals of accredited Washington schools urging a second week of joint debates. The letter outlines planned schedule and invites participation across districts.
Two Women Murdered in Camden Farm Incident
A Black man killed the wife of Edward Horter, a farmer, on his Merchanteville area farm. A servant, Mia Victoria Napoles, was slain. The suspect attempted murder and robbery, setting a distraction with a fire in the barn. Charles Gibeon, also a Black man, was arrested in Philadelphia later that afternoon. Two pawn entries were found linked to the Horner family.
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Camden
X. J
Edward Horter
Merchanteville
Mia
Victoria Napoles
Charles Gibeon
Philadelphia
Horner
Trip to Los Angeles Raises Supervisor Travel Scrutiny
San Frances 21 year old Glass tile dragged on Chie morning as minutes were read. The Pacific Telephone company announced it would introduce evidence that the Oakland board of supervisors took a trip to Los Angeles a year ago at Glass's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Frances
Pacifs Telephone Company
Hener
Oakland Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles
Weather report gaps and strike tension in northwest
Government reports limited to two points in the northwest for board of trade weather data from the Canadian region. Union officials denounce weakening claims, insisting the strike is stronger than ever. Concord suit against the Huddy estate withdrawn and cases on Mrs. Eddy’s mental condition discontinued.
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Chicago
Northwest
Board of Trade Weather
Amlove
Canadian Northwest
Officinia
Ino All Right
Concord, N. H
Huddy
Robbery at Elgin Warehouse Vault Looted
Elgin correspondent reports a bold robbery last Saturday at the Elgin forwarding company warehouse. The vault was forced open with tools after the vault combination was turned, and cash totaling 140 dollars plus 700 dollars in worthless checks were taken. The thief escaped. the manager Bo W Rumble found the open door Sunday morning. A check drawn by S R Haworth of La Grande in favor of the company was among the stolen items.
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Elgin
Toole
Bo W. Rumble
R. Haworth
la Grande
la Grande Observer
El‘gin
Palmer Lumber Predicts September Start For Logs In Mill Pond
Palmer Lumber officials forecast logs will run in the mill pond on September 5 from the timber holdings at La Grande. The OBR&N is assembling extra flat cars and unloading gear. sixty men are building tracks to the company siding. The mill will stay ready for immediate operation. In Bowles Texas Aug 21 Confederate veterans and families gather for annual reunion expected to be the largest yet with Major General K M Van Zandt Fort Worth a central figure. Governor Campbell and Senator Bailey among scheduled speakers.
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Palmer Mil
Pond
la Grande
George Palmer Lumber Company
Mill Pond
Texas Confederate Union
Bowles
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy
Annantate
Canmp‘hell
Bailey
How Far Should Government Go on Public Lands Debate
Sacramento Aug 21 The national irrigation congress set for Sept 27 will stage a heated debate over federal control of public lands. Prominent figures invited include Gifford Pinchot, Burkett Frantz La Follette Spägnér Nelson and MacKenzie with opponents Heyburn Brooks Butchiel Monell Cushman Clark Fulton Patterson and Carter among Wyoming Oregon Colorado Montana. The event aims to frame a national argument on administration policy and land management.
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Heyburn, Clark
Wyoming
Fulton
Patterson WI
Sacramento
National Irrigation Congress
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Khas
Burkett
Nebraska
Frantz
Okieme
Variety
la Follette
Wisconsin
Spagnér
Wierconsin
Nelson
Minnesota
Murdo MacKenzie
America Livealoch Association of Colorada
Heyburn
Idaho
Brooks
Butchiel
Colorado
Congerdeman Monell
Cushman
Washington
Clark
Oregon
Patterson
Carter
Montana
J. M. Wilson
The
American Wool Growers’ Association of
Turmoil and Attacks Reported Across Tangier and Tendon
A Tangier dispatch reports heavy violence as six hundred ad dlores are said killed and Jews barricade shops amid attacks. Meanwhile Tendon libraries describe villages burned and looted as sultan’s troops clash with native forces. A separate note claims no Iowa governor born in the state in 74 years, and none of the six supreme court judges are Iowa-born.
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Tangier
Mitives
Tingler
Towa
Supreme Court
District Fair plans underway with additions to pavilion
Abilition of fifty feet will be added to the south side of the pavilion as preparations begin for the second annual Third District Agricultural show. Commissioners Roosevelt and Pie Gerald lead the effort with Lee Teuteeh and Sean Ch hen due to return by September 1 to finalize exhibitor registrations and the detailed weeklong program. The county’s growing interest follows last year’s success when fair attendances surpassed the state fair in Salem, and officials urge farmers and stockmen to exhibit their products and livestock. An office for the secretary has been established at the pavilion to register displays.
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Morrow County
Third District Agricultural Society
Roosevelt
Oregon
Salem
Potitlon
Pie Gerald
Tech
Lee Teuteeh Ie
Enat
Sean Chhen
Fite Gerald
Enormous Crab Apple to Jostle Jumbo Watermelon
Tassie Stewart of Milton, a Progressive club member, visited the city to discuss the Milton district fair and a September exhibit. He seeks a fruit preservative formula, planning to showcase a mammoth crab apple too large for any glass jar. A rival to Draygon's Jumbo watermelon is anticipated if the fall fair occurs. Grand Ronde lumber company at Perry halves its swinging equipment and will end the season with half capacity.
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Tassie Stewart
Milton
Progressive Club
Fite Gerald
Stewart
Nevertheles
Drrngon
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Perry
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Taft
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Port of
Henney
Irrigation Congress
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Omaha
Harriman
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