PenDigton Elects New Officials In Close Local Vote
In a spirited Pendleton election the people chose Knight Montgomery Stroble and Strain as councilmen while E J Murphy won the mayoral post with 646 votes. Water commissioner race topped by T C Baylor, and Penland’s near victory marked by tight ward outcomes.
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Pendigton
J. Murphy
T. C.baylor
Knight
Montgomery
Strain
Murpey
Tno
W. Stroble
Clarence Penland
Brownfield
Gideon
Vingent
Glbwon
Hinkle
BL. Smith
Aoki Will Not Be Recalled Says Embassy
Washington dispatch reports the Japanese embassy denies Ambassador Aoki has been recalled. It notes circulating information claiming Aoki will depart for Japan immediately, but authorities say no recall has occurred and such plans are based on unfounded rumors.
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Washington
Dec
Ambissador Aoki
Aoki
Japan
Murphy to Maintain Existing City Policies After Election
Yesterday's results disclosed by Mayor-elect E. J. Murphy show no shift in city policy. He aims for a clean progressive administration with council harmony and envisions continuation of the current administration's general approach. Council lineup to take effect January 1 includes J. Mumm and A. T. Knight in the first ward, W. H. McCommach and T. G. Montgomery in the second, Joe Ell and V. Stroble in the third, J. T. Hinkle and J. P. Strain in the fourth.
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E. J. Murphy
Murphy
J. Mumm
A. T. Knight
W. HH. McCommach
T. G. Montgomery
Joe Ell
V. Stroble
J. T. Hinkle
J. P. Strain
Congressmen split on Roosevelt renomination
New York on December 1 reports that a World survey shows a Republican majority in Congress oppose Roosevelt's renomination. Twenty-two think the public will demand it, twenty-eight say no, and sixty believe the financial situation will not affect the campaign while twenty think it would.
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New York
Republcan
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft to Meet Czar in St Petersburg Tomorrow
Secretary Taft was guest of the czar today in St Petersburg with royal honors, escorted by troops and guarded by service men. A banquet in his honor was planned for tonight.
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St. Petersburg
Taft
Pirate Torpedo Boat Terrorizes Arctic Shipping
In December near Vladivostok a wild torpedo boat of the Russian navy, flown with a red anarchist flag and a fanatic crew, extorts coal and provisions from vessels claiming world owes them a living. A Japanese cruiser has orders to chase or sink the pirate ship on patrols near Japan.
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Windivostok
Nogosik
Japan
Arctic Ocean
Vladivostok
Willamette Faculty Bans Girls from Outside Basketball Teams
Willamette University faculty order prohibits Willamette girls from playing with non university teams and requires practices to be held before a female audience only. Managers canceled all scheduled matches this season and public games would be eliminated. Coeds protested and threatened a city team if the schedule remained. After pressure the masters relented, and the outcome is watched closely.
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Willamette University
Schoo
Salem Capital News
Spaulding
Canke
Eny
Tenbella Furnace at Elena Pa Closes Indefinitely
The Tenbella Furnace of the American Steel Wire company in Elena Pennsylvania has shut down indefinitely, leaving more than one thousand workers without jobs.
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Tenbella
American Steel Wire Company
Elena
Anne Bradley Freed in Senator Brown Slaying Case
Washington December three jury returns not guilty verdict for Mrs Annie Bradley charged with killing Senator Brown. First ballot 11 to 1 for acquittal. second at midnight also acquits. Oldest juror Julius Prigg voted against acquittal initially and the verdict is met with applause by women in court.
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Washington
Annie Bradley
Senator Brown
President Roosevelt decries piracy and speculation in message
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt opening his message to Congress condemning wild speculation and financial piracy that sparked a crisis while praising national prosperity. He urges hoarding restraint and strength against dishonest financiers, outlining the need to punish and curb fraud to protect honest investors and the economy.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Thaw Trial Postponed to January as Court Refuses Delay
New York reports the second trial of Harry K. Thaw for the murder of Stanford White was postponed to January 9 after counsel sought an immediate start. Both sides requested time to examine evidence before the insanity commission. Thaw's wife was the sole family member present.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Thaw
Pettibone Worries as Jury is Selected in Trial
Boise reports the Pettibone trial jury selection proceeds with four seats remaining before voir dire. Pettibone shows fatigue from illness and sits with his wife rather than with his attorneys. President Charles Moyer of the federation leads active defense involvement, with Mrs Moyer frequently present aiding the defense effort.
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Taksmen
Pettibone
Hiness
Maywood
Charles Moyer
Federation
Mover
Alameda Grand Jury Weighs Klein Schmidt Case
Berkeley December 2 The Alameda grand jury examined the Klein Schmidt case yesterday. Witnesses were questioned starting at 10 oclock and continued throughout the day. About thirty witnesses testified before the panel adjourned.
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Kleinschmidt
Berkeley
Cal
Alameda
Miners in Tonopah to Vote to End Strike Tonight
To Call Off Strike, Tonopah, Dec. 3. The miners will meet tonight and it is expected that they will vote to call off the existing strike.
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Tonopah
Walsh Trial Continued
Chicago December 1 Walsh trial continued until next Monday on recount of elec tness of jurors.
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Walsh
Chicago
Holidays Depend on Eastern Situation In Oregon
Judge A. Lowell reports a Portland meeting of state commercial groups debated asking the governor for a special legislative session. The rural delegates opposed the plan, delaying any call. Holidays may extend to year’s start depending on when eastern conditions let western banks draw balances. Oregon banking conditions remain strong.
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A. Lowell
Portland
Judge Lowell
Wea
Coun
Western Banka
Oregon
Roosevelt’s State of the Union Described as National Guide
A lengthy assessment praising the President’s work as a comprehensive panorama of national life. Described by Congress as Roosevelt’s best effort, the work analyzes every phase of public life in an able scholarly manner.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Phillips recommended for Vancouver registrar post by senators
Washington reports show Senators Ankeny and Pires backing H C Phillips for registrar at Vancouver. Full Senate heard the message as galleries crowded. Johnson sworn in just before the reading. House adjourned at 9 36 after the message. President nominated Isaac J Manning of Salem as consul to Carthagena Colombia.
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Senate
Washington
Johnson
House
Isaac J. Manning
Salem
Carthagena
Colombia
Attorney General orders land fraud cases to begin now
Washington reports Attorney General Bonaparte has directed District Attorney William C Bristol to commence the long delayed land fraud prosecutions immediately. Karlsruhe notes former professor Karl Haul will not be executed for his mother-in-law murder. his sentence is commuted to life imprisonment. Spokane reports the steamer Defender, believed sunk with all on board, located on a reef in Mica Bay. crew and passengers are safe and tugs are assisting.
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Bonaparte
William C. Bristol
Karlsruhe
Germany
Karl Haul
Washington College
Spokane
Mica Bay
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Alliance Sighted Near Columbia Bar
Steamship Alliance reported sighted off the Columbia bar on December 3 in tow of another vessel near Astoria.
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Steamship Alliance
Astoria
Steamer Alliance
Columbia Bar
Juvenile Judge Fraser Dies After Illness
Judge Arthur L. Fraser of the Portland juvenile court died this morning after about two weeks of illness caused by a relapse from appendicitis. Known nationally as a contemporary of Judge Lindsay of Denver, he was regarded by local youths as their best friend and served as vice president of the Juvenile Court Association of America.
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Portland
Arthur L. Fraser
United States
Lindsay
Denver
Juvenile Court Association of America
Arguments to Oust Hill From Receivership in Oregon
In Portland Judge Wolverton heard arguments by depositors, American Surety Co., and the state to remove George N. Hill as receiver of the Tithe Guarantee & Trust Co. Bank officials oppose the move, while ex-Senator Simon spoke for the bank. The outcome hinges on whether a new receiver will be ordered or Hill retained amid a dispute over suspended business.
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Wolverton
Depositors’ Association
American Surety Company
State of
Oregon
George N. Hill
Tithe Guarantee & Trust Co
United States
Simon
Hill
Arbitration board to set salaries for CPR employees
The arbitration board under the Lemieux act met to decide salaries for 2000 Canadian Pacific workers between the lakes and the Pacific coast.
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Winnipeg
Arbitration Board
Lemieux
Canadian Pacific
Lakes
Pacific Coast
M C A Convention Postponed in Seattle
Seattle December 2 The state convention of the Washington M C A scheduled to meet December 13 to 17 has been postponed until January 17 to 19 due to the incomplete building.
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Seattle
Washington, M. C. A
Indignation Meeting Over Hermiston Election Troubles
In Hermiston Oregon a protest indignation meeting is planned tonight after judges refused to accept votes or allow ballot oath for about a score of voters. The three judges support the Citizens ticket while an Independent's representation was denied on the board. Sheriff Taylor of Pendleton is present.
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Judes
Council
Independent
East Oregonian
Hermiston
Ore
Citizens
Sheriff Taylor
Pendleton
Weston City Election Quietly Passes With One Ticket
Weston voters elected M. A. Baker as mayor Clark Wood as recorder B. B. Hall as treasurer and G W Proebster Henry Stamper and E J Saling as councilmen All three officials were re elected in a calm city election with no issue on the ballot.
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Weston
M. A. Baker
Clark Wood
B. B. Hall
W. Proebster
Henry Stamper
E. J. Saling
Baker
Recorder Wood
Hall
Salem Bank Fears Ties Fate to Family Murders
Fear over bank stability led the Casteel family to hide several thousand dollars at home and plan a farm purchase near Salem. The death of Mrs Martha Casteel Paul Casteel and Foreman Montgomery is linked to this money. The family had Oregon roots from Oklahoma and grew strawberries and fruit. Martha was to marry Phil D Rice of Myrtle Creek in December.
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Salem
Casteel
Oregon
Oklahoma
Montgomery
Martha Casteel
Phil D. Rice
Myrtle Creek
Band Leader Were Seeks Directorship For Walla Walla Cavalry Band
Band leader Were and Sergeant Adams, leaders of the Walla Walla Cavalry band, visited Pendleton last evening to discuss directing the Pendleton group. Were has secured release from service and seeks a band director post, with a possible meeting of Pendleton players planned soon.
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Adams
Walla Walla
Gritman Denies Offer for Fix Tures in PF Case
A report claims Gritman Gros denied making an offer to fix fixtures with PF. Skidmore and others were not victims of that gentleman. Earlier coverage misidentified a cigar firm linked to Skidmore, now deemed erroneous by officials.
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Skidmore
Gritman Gros
Mine Disaster at Nao m Mine Claims Twenty Five Lives
In Belle Vernon Pennsylvania divers recover twenty five bodies from the Nao m mine at daylight. Fifty are reported missing as rescue teams contend with toxic fumes. Two rescuers are in critical condition as anxious crowds gather at the scene.
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Naom
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