Penrose to press Roosevelt with more material evidence
Senator Penrose, returning from Washington, vows to expose Roosevelt and to force the Philadelphia North American to dismiss its editor. He claims William Flynn offered one million dollars for a Senate seat and vows further explosive disclosures from Oyster Bay. Colonel Roosevelt plans to publish a letter to Senator Clapp detailing Standard Oil campaign contributions in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Penrose
Hoosevelt
Philadelphia
Philadelphia North American
B. A. van Valkenburg
William Flyne
Pittsburg
Flynn
United States Senate
Oyster Bay
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Senate
Standard Oil
Son Kills Father to Protect Mother in New Jersey
Wiseland New Jersey August 27 Henry Garton surrendered after admitting he killed his father E R Garton a wealthy horseman to save his mother from murder. He said the elder man drank quarrelled with his wife then threat to kill her and he grappled with him and stabbed him in the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseland
N. J
E. R. Garton
Henry Garton
Garton
Nonagenarian of Pilot Rock Dies in Town
Leeian Smith a Pilot Rock pioneer died at his home yesterday, ten days after passing the ninetieth milestone. Funeral held at 2 pm with Odd Fellows ceremonies. He came from Town twenty years ago and resided in Pilot Rock. Survived by a married son at home and two other sons on the coast. Death due to weakness from old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeian Smith
Pilot Rock
Odd Fellows
Mr Smith
Man Declares Suspect Incurable Paranoid Killer
In San Francisco on August 27 sworn testimony in the trial of Charles Bonner described him as an incurable paranoid killer who shot and killed 18 year old Bernice Godnir, a schoolgirl, during a jealous fit. Dr Charles A Dollier, Napa physician, testified in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Bonner
Bernice Godnir
Chas. A. Dollier
Napa Ingine Geylum
Vessel sinks near wharf during repairs in Shanghai
The transport Liscum sank alongside the wharf in 42 feet of water while undergoing repairs. The crew and workmen escaped unharmed. An immediate effort will be made to raise the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Liscum
Brown Elected State Chairman of Bull Moose in Oregon
George Arthur Brown of Portland was elected state chairman by the Bull Moose state committee meeting in Portland. The contest included A V Swift of Baker and Levi W Myers of Portland with Brown backing Dr. Coe. J L Lepper of Portland was elected secretary as eighteen counties attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Augus
George Arthur Brown
Bull Moore
Brown
A. V. Swift
Baker
Levi W. Myers
Dr. Coe
JL. M. Lepper
Electric shocks startled horses in downtown alley case
A charged water pipe near the surface in the alley between Alexander Department Store and Frasier Book Store caused heavy electric shocks to iron shod horses whenever they stepped on the area. Chief Kearney closed the alley and electricians investigated, finding the fault likely a live fire wire in contact with buried water pipes. Pedestrian foot traffic and leather shod workers reported no shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almet
Alexander Department
Frasier Book
Tron
John Vaughan
Belef
Carmen's Union Accepts Per Inch Offer in Chicago
Chicago Aug 27 The International Carmen's Union led by President McMahon accepts a street and elevated railways wage and condition offer. Union committee says the men can only get this now and believes they will accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McMahon
International Carmen's Union
Senator Tillman Reelected in South Carolina
Charleston Aug 27 After a bitter campaign the South Carolina state ticket votes on today with Governor Cole Blease opposing Ira Jones for governor Each side claims victory The reelection of U S Senator Ben Tillman is practically conceded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
South Carolina
Cole Blease
Ira Jones
U.S
Ben Tilman
Defends Hanford in Speech Before Bar Association
Milwaukee August 27 Stephen Gregory president of the American Bar Association defends Judge Hanford of Seattle amid a congressional investigation. He calls the impeachment aim trivial and rejects high crimes or misdemeanors. Gregory condemns DC Supreme Court contempt actions as abuse of power. He opposes short term judge elections and supports woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Stephen Gregory
American Bar Association
Hanford
Seattle
Gregory
Daniel Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wickersham
William Lewis
Boston
Lewis
Conservative Leader in Commons Injured in Automobile Accident
London August 27 Arthur Bonar Law conservative leader in the house of commons was severely brushed in an automobile accident near Margat. Physicians report his condition is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Bonar Law
House of Commons
Margat
Open Letter to Pendleton Water Board Demands Answers
Local citizens petition the Pendleton Board of Water Commissioners asking when the gravity system will be installed and why Cayuse spring is unused. The writer proposes recalling Brown La Dow and Moore, and suggests consulting the state engineer and a state bacteriologist to resolve the Thorne Hollow controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Brown
State Agricultural College
Thorne Hollow
Taylor
Dickson
Cayuse Spring
Taft Arrives Quietly in Beverly Mass
President Taft motors into Beverly from Boston as crowds gather at the station. He travels with his private car and spends the afternoon at Myopia links playing golf and touring with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Taft Motors
Beverly
Masa
Taft
Boston
Myopia Links
Todhunter Found Guilty Of Selling Liquor To Indian Boys
Judge Thomas FitzGerald found Ernest Todhunter guilty of selling whiskey to two fifteen year old Indian boys, Isaac Wak Waks and Frank Suppik, at the Cottonwood livery stable. Todhunter faces a fifty dollar fine or twenty five days in jail, with a probable federal charge to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Romton
Chariie Switser
Ed Chapman
Thomas FitzGerald
Ernest Todhunter
Isaac Wak Waks
Frank Suppik
Tadian
Todhunter
Cottonwood
FitzGerald
Will M. Peterson
Griggs Rejects Automatic Gun After Wild Hunt
Frank Griggs, cigar merchant, vows to stick with a double barreled gun after an automatic shotgun misfired during a Sunday outing with Glen Sturdivant at Little Cold Springs. Griggs was bruised as the gun discharged repeatedly until the magazine emptied, caused by Sturdivant keeping the trigger pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Griggs
Glen Sturdivant
Sturdivant
Griggs
Srigers
Michigan Fiend Arrested in Chloroform Attack Case
Houghton Michigan reports John Salmon, accused of chloroforming 15 year old Lyssa Baker, daughter of a farmer, and assaulting her. Salmon was traced fifteen miles through woods and arrested after officers feared an attempted rescue. The girl remains in precarious condition in a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dail
Houghton, Mich
John Salmon
Lyssa Baker
Salmon
Astor Will Reopened For Probate After Titanic Death
New York officials reopen probate for Colonel John Jacob Astor’s will in compliance with posthumous heir birth laws. The Titanic loss prompted renewed action to confirm the will’s validity and the succession setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jacob Astor
Darrow Trial Set For October 21 in Bain Bribery Case
Los Angeles August 27 Judge Willis set October 21 as the trial date for Clarence Darrow on a charge of bribing Robert Bain one of the McNamara jurors. The judge said he will name a judge to sit in the case within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
Robert Bain
McNamara
Willis
Pendleton Folks to Make River Trip
Pendleton will send a sizable, representative delegation aboard the steamer Inland Empire for the Labor Day run from Umatilla to Pasco and Kennewick. A round of local business outreach secured 25 to 30 participants. The Pendleton special leaves at 6:30 am Monday, September 2, with return expected to Pendleton by 9 pm. optional return train next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Inland Empire
Umatilla
Pasco
Kennewick
J. E. Keefe
Pendleton Commercial Club
HN. Dryer
Keefe
Cherry
Motor Car
Umaatilla Commercial Club
Umatila
U S Troops and Rebels In Clash Near Border
In a raid on the Culberson ranch four miles from the border and 35 miles from Hachita New Mexico a band of five Mexican rebel raiders clashed with third U S cavalry troops below Hachita. Reports to Colonel B Z Steever say 100 head of cattle were taken and more troops would be rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Culberson Ranch
Border
Hachita
N. M
U. S
B. Z. Steever
Steever
New World Shorthand Record Set at 78 WPM
Nathan Bethrin, official stenographer of the New York Supreme Court and former official reporter at police headquarters, set a world shorthand speed record in New York by writing an average of 78 words per minute for five consecutive minutes, surpassing the previous mark of 269 words a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nathan Bethrin
New York Supreme Court
Racing case decisions open Canadian meeting in Windsor
Windsor Ontario August 27 The case of jockey Nolan to be considered by the Canadian Racing Association stewards at today’s opening of racing here Also to be acted on will be the cases of jockeys Butwell and Ambrose at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Nolan
Canadian Racing Association
Butwell
Ambrose
Young Jack OBrien to Meet Jim Bonner in Tioga Bout
Tamaqua Pennsylvania August 27 Young Jack OBrien of Philadelphia and Timmy Porner of Summit Hill square off for ten rounds tonight each at 133 pounds in a local boxing bout held in Tamaqua with both fighters set to weigh 133 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Government lumber trust probe opens in Seattle
Seattle officers report the so called retail lumber trust of the middle west has begun a probe here today. Local observers note federal authorities are examining pricing and market practices as part of a broader investigation into lumber dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Retail Lumber Trust of
Middle West
Teday
State's Executive Bases Action on Alleged Cameron Pardon
The state executive asserts Cameron failed to provide required facts in a pardon case, triggering action. Officials cite missing documentation and procedural gaps, signaling potential reconsideration or denial of clemency. Local authorities and legal observers await further guidance on next steps and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Will contest removal sparks governor power dispute
Cameron vows to fight removal claiming governor lacks authority to oust him. District court announces grand jury dismissal while Evana decision on accepting awaits. The episode centers on political clash and legal procedure surrounding removal.
West Establishes Portland as Capital for Clean City Crusade
Governor West arrives in Portland to set up headquarters this afternoon. He plans to use the city as the base for his campaign to clean up Portland, with executive offices established here during the crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
West
Governor West removes Portland District Attorney Cameron
Salem Aug 27 Governor West removed Portland District Attorney Cameron and named Walter H Evans as his successor citing a statute allowing removal when a complete facts statement in a pardon case is not furnished Cameron said he would resist and Evans undecided about acceptance pending a decision after U S District Attorney McCourt returns The action leaves Multnomah County without an official prosecutor and Cameron dismissed the grand jury this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
W. J. Bryan
Multnomah County
West
Portland, Or
Evans
Walter H. Evans
U. S
McCourt
Portland
Laborer Ben Rhodes Found Dead at Furnish Summer Home
Local reports say Ben Rhodes, a farm laborer living in the county for years, died by suicide at the Furnish summer home near Bingham Springs. Coroner Folsom was notified early this morning. details are unavailable while investigations proceed. Rhodes had long worked at Noll ranch and recently at Bingham Springs and Furnish properties. Friends note persistent despondency and health costs, including prior typhoid hospitalizations.
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Ben Rhodes
Stoelde
W. J. Furnish
Bingham Springs
Folsom
Rhodes
Willam Stasher
Noll Ranch
Furnish
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PER
Chiecago
U. 8
Tillman
Carolina
Commons
Local Water Board
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Jurge Pitz
Gerald Pines
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Joe Nolan
Jack Oprien
Jim Bonner
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