Hermiston Election Sparks Contests Over Transient Voters
Hermiston held its first city election amid tension with 25 votes challenged from a total of 118. Transients lacking permanent residence were barred from voting and Rev. E. R. Hermiston was among challenged voters. Elected officials include Mayor J. Griffin, Treasurer R. Brown, Recorder G. Williams, and several councilmen.
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Hermiston
E. R. Hermisten
Mayer
James Griffin
Russell Brown
Glenn Wilams
John D. Hirea
Harry Straw
W. R. Stewart
H .B. Hanley
Fred A. Yates
H.T. Lr
Dec 4 Election in Tire City Chooses New Officials
Dec 4 voters elected Louis Scholl Jr as mayor W H Boyd as treasurer FE M Brown as recorder William Hog gard as marshal Frei T George R B Stanfield M H Stilette EB E Rippey C U Gelliford and John Dorn as councilmen This marked Tire City's first contested election since town formation three years ago after prior defaults.
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Louis Scholl, Jr
W. H. Boyd
FE. M. Brown
William Hoggard
Coutcilmen
Frei T. George R. B. Stanfield
M. H. Stilette
EB. E. i Rippey
C. U. Gelliford
John Dorn
Tire City
Preewater City Election Yields Local Officials
Quiet City Election in Preewater elects Mayor L. T. Mitchell Recorder D. C. Sanderson Treasurer J. C. Parkett Marshal J. Tolman and Aldermen J. J. Hagarty Ed Boterft Henry Van Slyke. Sanderson leads in vote tally with 64 of 85. Tolman defeats FE Crittenden 65 to 27 for deputy marshal.
Uma tilla Central franchise wins in Pilot Rock election
In Pilot Rock on December 4 the key outcome was the approval of a franchise for the Uma tilla Central company to lay a railroad track along Main street by a two to one vote. The new city officers for the coming term include Mayor L. E. Roy, recorder TM% EF. Parker, treasurer George Doan, marshal Jap Guiliford, and councilmen Frank Doan George Carnes George Mannsfield John Bradburn and S. F. Bietel.
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Pilot Rock
Umatila Central Company
Main Street
E. Roy
EF. Parker
George Doan
Jap Guiliford
Frank Doan
George Carnes
George Mannsfield
John Bradburn
F. Bietel
Pettibone case juror selection drives by financial strain
Tolene Dec 4 The Pettibone trial lawyers say financial stringency speeds jury selection as men rush to serve or are free with time on their hands. Many jurors are excused as they appear eager to serve while Senator BORAH has been telegraphed for and may depart Washington soon.
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Tolene
Pettibone
Haywood
Borah
Washington
Inkman terror returns to London street dresses
Report of a reappearing "Jack the Inkman" in London targets Bond Street Oxford Street and Regent Street. Women find ink splashed on dresses as the culprit vanishes, with no police sighting. The same miscreant previously caused a sensation in the Tottenham Court Road area a year ago.
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London
Dee
Jack the Inkman
Tottenham Court Road
Bond Street
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Pick Handle Fight Leaves Two Men Shot
In Silver Star Montana on December 4 Joe Vanetta was shot during a quarrel with Frank Kaiser of Butte. Kaiser fired a bullet into Vanetta’s chest as the dispute escalated. Vanetta seized a pick handle and struck Kaiser, wounding him. Both men are reported in critical condition and may die.
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Joe Vanetta
Frank Kaiser
Silver Star
Mont
Butte
Kaiser
Vanetta
Almont
Kiiser
Sherman act used against labor union for first time
Washington December 4 for the first time in the history of the Sherman act its provisions were invoked against a labor union today in a case involving a boycott by the Hatters Union of America linked to Dietrich Loewe a hat manufacturer of Thombury Connecticut. The lower court ruled the boycott not a violation and the appeal follows.
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Sierman
Labor Organization
Union Hatters of America
Washington
Dietrich “Eb
Loewe
Throtbury
Conn
Trion ‘Hattera
America
Wence
Comptroller Calls for National Bank Reports
Washington December 4 Comptroller of the Currency orders national banks to file reports on their operations and status. The directive seeks detailed disclosures from institutions nationwide and sets forthcoming deadlines for submission.
District Attorney Bristol on fraud prisoners cases
In an interview District Attorney W. C. Bristol says he has received directives from Secretary Bonaparte to expedite the trial of Ball and other hand fraud prisoners. He plans to pursue swift action and keep defaulted cases moving until final destructions are completed.
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Portlom
Tree
W. C. Bristol
Bonaparte
Aoki Wanta to Return and Successor Discussion in Tokio
In Tokio on December 4 the impression is Aoki will return home. His return stems from a stated wish to come back to Japan and the choice of his successor has long been debated. Baron Kaneko Ie is frequently named, along with M. Takahira, the ambassador to Italy.
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Kaneko
Tokio
Aoki
Japan
Kaneke Ie
M. Takahira
Italy
Cronin to Marry Portland Journalist Weds Pendleton Bride
Robert Cronin formerly of Pendleton now sport editor at the Oregon Daily Journal arrives from Portland and will wed Miss Minnie Grace Hawke tonight at the bride’s east Pendleton home. A banquet by journalistic friends preceded the departure and a box party followed at the Murquam theater.
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Robert Cronin
Oregon Daily Journal
Portland
Minnie Grace Hawke
Watts murder trial moves slowly in Blaine case
In Bellingham on December 4 the Watts murder trial shows slow progress as the defendant faces accusations of complicity in the murder of Addie Roper at Blaine last January. It is not expected the jury will be secured before Thursday.
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Bellingham
Watts
Addie Roper
Blaine
Hyde offers to restore funds in Equitable dispute
New York December 4 James Hyde exiled in Paris since an Insurance exposure seeks restitution to the society and dismissal of charges. He reportedly offers stock in Mercantile Safe Deposit and Security Safe Deposit, repayment of the Turner loan, surrender of Hyde family pension claims, and payment of profits from his administration totaling substantial sums. Attorney General Jackson says he has no knowledge of the offers, while Winslow S. Pierce hopes for an amicable settlement of the business dispute.
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Turner Youn
Hyde
New York
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Paris
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Jter
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Turner Loan
Yellow Dog Fund
Eggleson Replies to Charge in Idaho Department Case
Ernest G Eggleson surveyor general of Idaho replies to federal charges saying subordinates plotted to remove him He files counter charges of insubordination against his subordinates and places the matter with the department to decide who should leave government employment Boise December 4
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Boise
Ernest G. Eggleson
Idaho
Feeral
Washington
Night clerk held up at Seattle hotel annex
Night clerk G F Fremnetis at the Washington hotel annex was robbed at 4 AM by a masked thief. The assailant stole 200 in cash with 300 in checks and 100 in envelopes. Fremnetis surrendered, and the burglar escaped with the money.
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Seatthy
G. F. Fremnetis
Washington Hotel
Fraonecis
Delegation heads to Washington over lumber rate case
A carload of lumbermen left Tacoma last night to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington for the hearing on the rate dispute between lumbermen and the transcontinental railroads following the recent rate increase.
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Tacoma
Der
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rm Conest
Calve Provokes Stormy Scene In Private Car
Portland dispatch reports a heated incident as singer Calve, irate at sketches by artist A. A. Fleck for the Oregon Daily Journal, ripped and berated him in French. Servants and aides rushed in as manager Romald failed to calm her, and a revised drawing was allowed under terms of dignity.
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Portland
Calve Haz
A. A. Fleck
Oregon Daily Journal
Calve
Beng Skechen
Fleck
Romald
Mme
Freck
Aoki Departure Triggers Market Raid In London
The expected departure of Aoki prompted a raid on American securities this morning, with stocks softening before recovering. Despite the weakness, general opinion holds there is nothing unfavorable in Aoki's departure.
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London
Aoki
Body of former bank cashier found near Lawton
Oklahoma City December 4. The badly decomposed body of D. R. Rankin, former cashier at Merchants' and Planters' bank in Lawton, was found today by an Indian two miles from Lawton. A warrant for his arrest remains unserved. He disappeared after the bank closed and is probably a suicide.
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Oklahoma City
D. R. Rankin
Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank
Lawton
Bombs Hit Governor General Herschman Carriage
An unknown woman threw a bomb under Governor General Herschman s carriage in Moscow. The blast destroyed the carriage and fatally injured the assailant, while the governor escaped unharmed. Two workmen were killed in the explosion.
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Moscow
Herschman
Airship La Patrie Breaks Away Over London Skies
The French government airship La Patrie broke from its moorings and is now traveling freely over southern England. It was last seen near Radnor Park in England plotting a course westward, with authorities monitoring its erratic flight.
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Tinnaway
London
Radner Park
England
Bank Reports Show Strong Local Conditions
Comptroller of the Currency directed two local banks to file reports. First National Bank shows total resources of 1 702 969.23 with deposits of 1 332 844.49 and cash on hand 151 117.94 plus 295 842.88 in other liabilities. Commercial National Bank reports 228 218.10 total resources with deposits 171 717.73 and a reserve of 41 percent. government bonds 104 965.81 and loans 135 010.48. cash on hand 77 457.73.
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First National Bank
Mat
Antil
Commercial National Bank
Salem murder mystery: Montgomery slain family then killed self
Police now believe Montgomery the hired man of the Casteel family went insane and murdered Mrs Custee and her son and daughter in their beds before taking his own life. He was found partially dressed and the motive may have been robbery or remorse after an insanity driven act.
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Salem
Montgomery
Casteel
Custee
Clark to Introduce Measure Repealing Paper Duty
Washington dispatch reports Representative Champ Clark of Missouri will introduce a bill to repeal the import tax on white print paper and white book paper and all materials used to make them. The measure declares no import tax shall be collected upon such papers following enactment.
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Washington
Congress
Champ Clark
Missouri
Millionaire Son Stranded on Spree in Pendleton
Co S S Thurston son of a New Mexico mining millionaire spent days in Pendleton on a protracted spree. He wired his father for money and a ticket home, receiving $35 then $10 later as emergencies. With $36 spent and no funds, he borrowed $10 from Joe Sullivan and planned to return to Aztec while awaiting further aid from his wealthy father.
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Pendleton
Panber
Aztec
New Mexico
Co. S&s Thurston
Thurston
Quinlan
Joe Sullivan
Jook
British Columbia
Kaiser Maps German Peace Policy and Navy Rise
Berlin December 4 The Kaiser lays out future German foreign policy with peace as the dominant aim and a steadily improved navy to protect colonies. He rejects conquest of neighbors, calls Norway and Denmark poor and undesirable, and says England would be a small and undesirable colony. He asserts England relations are the best and condemns attacking England for annexation.
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Berlin
Norway
Denmark
England
Wheat Broker Robbed Here in City
H B Leonard a wheat broker from Connell Washington arrived by Northern Pacific train en route to Hot Lake for his health. He woke to find a pocketbook with $150, keys and trinkets missing after a 1 pm nap in a Main Street lodging house. Three men who rode the same train as him followed to his room and reportedly left on an evening train, with police unable to locate them.
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Connell
Wash
Hot Springs
H. B. Leonard
Connell, Wash
Northern Pacific
Leonard
Main Street
Couple Sentenced to Guillotine in Montreal Murder Case
In Montreal on December 4 Mrs. W. Gold fainted in court as prosecutors sought the death penalty for her and her husband for murdering friend Mrs. Emma Le vin for her jewels. The couple confessed to dismembering the body and concealing it in a trunk, and had pretended to belong to British nobility.
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Montreal
W. Gold
Emma Levin
Ford Acquitted In Overhead Trolley Case
San Francisco December 4 Tirey L S Ford general counsel of United Railroads was acquitted last night of bribery charges tied to a former supervisor Jennings Philips and the overhead trolley franchise. The jury began at six to noon and reached a verdict by 11 05 reporting to the court. On the first ballot nine favored acquittal and three for conviction and after several ballots the count moved to unanimous acquittal on the sixth ballot.
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San Francisco
Tirey Ls. Ford
United Railroads
Jennings Philips
Welock
Storms tied up wire service nationwide
Portland dispatch reports storms from the east and south disrupted wire service delivery. Readings show delays affecting general news distribution and updates were filed as weather conditions persisted.
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Portland
Miners’ Camp Isolated In Olympic Mountains
Port Townsend reports a sabre mining camp employed by Tubal-Caln company is in peril of starvation in the Olympic mountains. A trail closed by early storms traps the men who are expected to move soon, while a relief expedition begins to organize.
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Port Townsend
Tubal-Caln Company
Olympic Mountain
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