Baker City Banker Parker Found Guilty in Bond Claim Case
J H Parker former Baker City banker was found guilty after a 22 hour jury deliberation. Fred Wunder miner testified Parker swore a non mineral affidavit claiming timber value while knowing of a mining claim. District attorney proved Wunder informed Parker before filing, over turning the mining claim claim.
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United States
McCoure
Parker
Fred Wonder
Portland
Ore
J. H. Parker
First National Bank
Baker City
Bnd
Fred Wunder
Wunder
Bullets Fly as New Jersey Strike Erupts
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a mob of about 100 strike sympathizers armed with revolvers attacked the National Fireproofing company plant firing on a line of about 40 deputy sheriffs and policemen on duty. The clash threatened to worsen as strikers were driven off.
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New Jersey
Perth Amboy
N. J
National
Pire-proofing Company
Deputiea Ant
Cish
Children found guilty in juvenile court case
Rosie and Waite Grosshiemig were found guilty of entering neighbor A Radcliffe s cabin and another neighbor s. damages awarded to St Morefield by a focal jury court. The court ordered custody with their parents and monthly reports to the juvenile court, citing failure of parental control and warning that the court would act if control cannot be established.
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A. Radcliffe
Rosie
Waite Grosshiemig
Ernest Grosshiemig
Radcliffe
St. Morefield
Focal Justee
Gilliland
Pendleton Knights To Attend Walla Walla Meeting
About 30 members from Pendleton Commandery leave Pendleton for Walla Walla to join Washington Commandery at a major eastern Washington gathering. Knights from other Washington commanderies will attend. After lodge work an elaborate banquet will be served.
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Knights Templar
Pendleton Commandery
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Washington Commandery
Washington
Kill Filipinos to pacify them clash in Mindanao
A Mindanao report states five native chiefs and many warriors were killed in a clash with the constabulary as the Campaign of Pacification continues. Troops press to force natives into orderly behavior.
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Manila
P. L
Mindana
Discovery of Mine Meads Like Dime Novel Story
In Bellingham on December 2 a tale from Alaska says hunter Oscar T. Nelson killed a bull moose after months seeking it. While quartering the animal a rock surfaced under moss revealing rich gold, triggering a rush to the strike and interest from prospectors. Nelson formerly ran a skating rink.
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Bellingham
Alaska
Oscar T. Nelson
Nelson
Anarchist Knox Domin Hangs Self in Spokane Jail
Spokane reports Knox Domin, who hanged himself with a shoe string, was an anarchist who broke jail in Bulgaria 16 years ago. He stated in a letter to the police chief that he died by his own hand because of belief he remained on an old charge. He said he was held here while awaiting the conviction of footpads who robbed him.
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Spokane
Wash
Knox Domin
Bulgaria
Baby Crowned Emperor Pu Yi In China Coronation
Pekin December 2 1908 The coronation of Pu Yi as emperor of China took place in the Imperial palace He was given the throne name Shuntung marking a subdued ceremony following the recent death of the emperor.
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Emperor OF
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Pekin
Pu Yi
Imperial Palace
Pendleton Woolen Mill Planned Return Draws Local Interest
J P Wilbur of Union arrives in Pendleton to probe reopening the woolen mill. A meeting is set for tomorrow with local businessmen to decide whether to back a reactivation. Wilbur cites potential January tolls and spring samples, noting Pendleton cannot afford to lose the mill.
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J. P. Wilebur
Union
Mr. Wilbur
Pendleton
Walli Walla
Ao Amill
Unit
Pendleton Pecaple
WH Bur
Walla Walla
Knights Templar
Beacon Tin Improvement Club backs gambling ban in Washington
Seale December 2 The Beacon Tin Improvement club last night urged State Senator Alen and Representatives Metnnes and Hinson to support the bill abolishing race track gambling in Washington.
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Seale
Beacon Tin Improvement Club
Alen
Metnnes
Hinson
Washington
Electric Locomotives and Ultra Fast Trains in Early Trials
A historical review discusses electric locomotives and speed records from 1908 Berlin trials reaching 120 miles per hour. It notes immense speeds, the risk of derailment, and the potential for globe-spanning travel within a week. It also mentions long term hopes for 160 mile per hour trains and a Bakers' union target of 100000 members.
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Berlin
Globe
Pacific
Atlantic
Trimn
Diggy Resignation and Suicide Rumors Shake City Hall
San Francisco reports Chief Biggy offered to resign to avert attacks on the administration. Police Commissioner Keil advised him not to resign under fire and await mayoral and police commission approval. Biggy’s motive statement defends acts and criticizes attackers, amid allegations of heavy drinking and erratic behavior.
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Sulchh
Iitem
Iives Ji Dein
Critica
San Franesses
Bigey
Vhown
Keil
Biggy
Kells
Kelve Hande
Kell
Julius Kahn
Washington
Kahn
Daily News
Bilegy
Legrett
Harriman Lines See New Competitor Enter Route
New York Dec 2 reports a conference between President Barling of the St Paul road and Union Pacific offers has yielded an agreement to extend the St Pat's Pacific line bringing it into competition with the Harriman lines.
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New York
Barling
St. Paul Road
Union Pacific
St Pat's Pacific
Harriman Lines
Guns of tie Oregon Will Boom Again
Puget Sound Washington December 2 After a year’s silence the great guns of the battleship Oregon will be mounted for service It is undecided whether they will form part of the armament of the Oregon The Oregon was dismantled two years ago She did hard work at Santiago.
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Puget Sound
Wash
Oregon
Santiago
Mill Resumes Work in Freewater after Repairs
Engle mill in Freewater Oregon reopened for work after about a month of closure and extensive repairs. Attorney C T Godwish visited Pendleton, and Dr Page returned from Spokane after spending holidays with relatives.
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Freewater
Ore
Engle Mill
C. T. Godwish
Pendleton
Dr. Page
Spokane
Daughter of Tile Late Chas Swain Becomes Bride
Mixe Garrie Swain daughter of the late Charles Swain of the state engineer service married Monday evening at the M B parsonage to Harry B. Chilcooth of Freewater. Rev. B J Howdley officiated. Only immediate friends attended. The couple will reside in Freewater.
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Milton
Mixe Garrie Swain
Charles Swain
State Engineer Service
M. FB
Harry B. Chilcooth
Freewater
B. J. Howdley
Bad Check Artist Confesses Crime After Identity Swap
Milton Rineberg, jailed in Umatilla County, confessed to forging checks stolen from traveling barber Fred M. Stewart. Rineberg fled Ogden Utah, changing into Stewart's clothes, using Stewart’s initials on apparel and a checkbook, cashing checks in Tekoa and Pendleton before his arrest.
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Umatilla
Milton Rineberg
Bond Bros
Rineberg
Fred M. Stewart
Ogden
Utah
Stewart
Spokane
Socialists Seek Kaiser Power Check In Reichstag Debate
Berlin December 2. Socialist demands surface in a remark on curbing the Kaiser as three plans are submitted. They seek restrictions making it impossible for the chancellor to refuse war without Reichstag and federal council consent and to hold the chancellor personally responsible for the Kaiser’s statements and possible criminal liability for actions tarnishing the nation.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Federal Council
Two Cent Postage Rate With Germany Announced
Washington December one Postmaster General Meyer announced a two cent postage rate between Germany and the United States for letters sent by the direct sea route. Letters sent by way of France and England will require five cents.
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Washington
Meyer
Germany
United States
France
England
Logs and Lumber Prices Rise in Gray's Harbor Trade
Aberdeen Wael. Dev. reports logs up a dollar per thousand and lumber advancing as well. The note claims there are not more than four million feet of logs left in Gray's Harbor, affecting market sentiment and local forestry trade.
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Aberdeen
Wael
Gray's Harbor
Pope defies doctors in private Mass at bed
In Rome on December 2 the pope rose to say Mass in his private chapel despite his physicians protests. He returned to bed after the ceremony and later received Cardinal Merry Delval for an audience.
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Rome
Italy
Masa
Merry Delval
Rail timetable changes to speed Salt Lake Portland run
Harriman and Hill rivalry triggers new O R N timetable with No 1 arriving Pendleton earlier and Spokane transfers moved to Umatilla. No 5 shifts, local connections modified, overall Salt Lake to Portland time cut by about four hours to beat Hill line service. Chicago to Portland passenger and mail business targeted.
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Salt Lake
Portland
Parlier
North Bank
Washington
Pendleton
Police
Spokane
Umatda
Eastern Railroad Center
Chicago
New Observation Cars Added to O. R. and N. Trains
A new observation car, the first of four, will leave Portland today on No. 2 and pass through this city attached to that train. The cars are named after Scottish mountains Bendoran Benaldor Benneyis and Benlomond, reflecting the railway's new equipment.
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Portland
Bendoran
Benaldor
Benneyis
Benlomond
Japanese Sealing Fleet Harassed Near Pacific Northwest
Survivors of the sailing ship Boso Maru report eight boats heading to seal rookeries near the Commander Islands were fired upon while water gathering. Six men were killed and three believed wounded or drowned as advices from Japan say 86 schooners returned from the Bering Sea and north Pacific after taking 17,000 geale and over 100 otter pelts.
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Bering Sea
North Pacific
Branch Insane Asylum Debate At Commercial Association
At a Commercial Association meeting Senator C J Smith outlined the need for a branch insane asylum and the three year process to place a bill through the legislature and gain public approval. A December 10 adjourned meeting was set to discuss the proposal with a five member committee to confer with the Timatilia delegation.
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Commercial Association
C. J. Smith
Alexander
Tmatilia
J. P. Winter
Near Beer Licensing Law Takes Effect Tomorrow
The city ordinance requiring near beer licenses goes into effect tomorrow after a 15 day waiting period. Several joints may exit the near beer trade while continuing soft drinks, and others have applied for licenses to be considered by the council, with many expected to be refused where the ordinance targeted them.
Judge Gilliland Crusade Keeps Youths Home At Night
The newly started crusade of Judge Gilliland and the juvenile court against street walking and street rousing has kept youngsters at home in the evenings. Police observe the change and praise the court’s effective work, especially for those with business downtown after seven.
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Gilliland
Vienna celebrates emperor’s 60th reign anniversary riot toll
Crowds in Vienna for the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Franz Josef caused widespread chaos. About 600 were injured and six killed as pilgrims and revelers clogged streets. People reported being unable to move all night with many falling from exhaustion and carried away above the heads of others.
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Vienna
Austria
Frans Josef
Ut Ja
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