Senate Obituary Delays at Mitchell Funeral
Washington reports state that the Senate will not be represented at Senator Mitchell’s funeral pending official notice of death. Secretary Shaw orders interest on bonds paid January 1. Louisiana delegation seeks Meriwether court martial outcome. funeral set for 1:30 p.m. today with John H. Mitchell Jr. present.
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Milan
Louisiana
Peecation Walia
Meriwether
Dranch
Washington
Fairbanks
Lanndell
Arma
Eenats
United States Senate
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Fulton
le Ghiderstood
Shaw
United States
Congrom
Eallorm
Portland
Paris
John H. Mitchell, Jr
Vedy Les
Riverview
Pall-Benrorns
Hold Up and Robbery in Reading Town
Eight robbers raided Reading at dawn stealing a revolver and handcuffs from Patrolman Manning binding him and Patrolman Orr, then entered the water works offices opposite the station blew the roof with nitro glycerine and stole a small sum from the company and the treasurer’s cash. one sentry fired a shot but the gang left without a clue.
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Mara
Jaf
Orr
Water Works
Ditigen
Smith Gains SOMA Ground In Mormon Church Case
Judge Moree sustains demurrer in case of Don Carson Munnor and Charles Smurthwaite against President Smith of the Mormon Church. Injunction denied to compel accounting for tithing and restrain handling. Plaintiffs given 20 days to amend complaint. Also notes Southern Pacific depot in Portland to be ready for occupancy December 12.
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Moree
Caee
Don Carson Munnor
Charles Smurthwaite
President Smith
Mormon Church
Smith
Would Not Indict Lawson in Barron Case
The grand jury reported no bill against Lt Lawson in the Barron case after failing to find evidence. No indictment was returned.
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Lawson
Boston
Dec
Grand Jury
Minho launches in Philadelphia shipyards amid crowd
The United States battleship Minho, built by Cramp in Philadelphia, was successfully launched at 92 17 this afternoon. An enormous crowd watched the ship slide into the river as Governor Gooding’s 80 year old daughter presided. The Idaho class battleship will be 15,000 tons, 10,000 horsepower, and top speed 17 knots, with an estimated cost of 2,996,600.
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Philadelphia
Cramp
Thie City
Hie
One Fare for Entire Trip Angers Oregon Leaders
Secretary Tom Richardson of the Oregon Development league reports a round trip fare at one dollar from Eastern Oregon to Portland for the Oregon Development league meeting on January 12 and 13. An excursion to California via Southern Pacific is planned after the meeting, with about 100 businessmen expected to join the trip to San Francisco and intermediate points. Pendleton Commercial association is urged to send a large delegation. irrigation and river improvements on the Snake and Columbia will be discussed.
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Oregon Development League
Oregonian
Oregon
Portland
Southern Pacific Lnea Tt Tw
San Francisco
Pendleton Commercial Association
League
Snake
Columbia
Finns Plan Alaska Settlement for Coal and Farms
The Alaska Colonization and Development Company, organized by Finns in New York, targets Aurora on the western Kenai peninsula. They report 15,000 acres of coal near Kichmak Bay and aim to employ Finnish settlers in farming, seeking similar climates to Finland and potential wealth in the region.
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New York
America
Agenta
Alaska
Aurora
Kenal Peninsula
Kichmak Bay
Alan
Finland
Portland rumor swirls over Oregon senate appointment
Friends of Mol J H Theley push for his appointment to the U S Senate seat left vacant by John H Mitchell with Governor Chamberlain considered in Portland. A telegraph from a Mast Oregonian reporter at 3:20 PM indicates the process favors John M Merrell for the post, while other talks center on G G Hallee for the supreme court.
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Dewey
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
John R. Morren
Moerchante’ Club
Mol
J. H. Theley
Cavernor Chamberlain
United States
John H. Mitchell
Cheimberlaint Bio Beer
Portland
John MM
Geurin
T G. Halley
Mutiny and Rebellion Spread Through Russia
Mutiny and rebellion spread through Russia as peasants gather in large numbers around Warsaw and Saratoff Maximovitch. Mutinies by sappers and telegraphers threaten authorities while officers desert to join revolutionary services. Reports cite mutinies near Kronstadt and in Budapest amid general terror across Dec 9.
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Salies Fiere
Maetiind
Kronstadt
Nidermiier
Toop al Shuveelburg
Sheewellyarete
Ponsents
Arne
Maximovitch
Saratoff Maximovitch
Genter
Warsaw
Sukharoff
Sartoff Aly
North Yakima school board acts to curb contagion
At a special North Yakima school board meeting, steps were taken to prevent the introduction and spread of contagious diseases in city and county schools. The board plans to enforce health laws with county and prosecuting attorney help, preparing in advance rather than waiting for an epidemic.
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North Yakima School Board
Yakima Daily Republic
Nichols
Board of Education of
Fred Parker
H. J. Snively
BE. B. Preble
Tra P. En Alebart
Walla Walla Public Building Appropriation Filed
Senator Ankeny introduced a congressional bill to appropriate 150000 dollars for a public building in Walla Walla. It is expected that if any western public building appropriations pass this session, the Walla Walla request will be among the first.
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Walla Walla
Ankeny
Publc
Annabella Tight Granted Divorce from Dr Tight in Delaware
Annabella Tight wife of Dr M O G Tight president of the University of New Mexico was granted a divorce in Delaware today. She received custody of the children and $654 per month alimony.
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Delaware
Annabella
M. OG. Tight
University of New Mexico
Mount Lowe Fire Destroys Lodge and Utilities
A Mount Lowe fire near Los Angeles destroyed the Alpine Inn where many guests were believed to stay and burned the Echo Mountain power house. The Pacific Electric tollway and telegraph lines were burned, cutting access and communications to the mountain. brush fires spread hindering movement, with routes limited to Pasadena as communication failed.
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Alpine Avenn
Echo Mountain
Pacific Electric Tollway
Eeape
Thone
Greek Section Riot Ends in Wounding at Foster Station
A Greek section gang riot at Foster station left a crew member nearly fatally cut and foreman W. Wilson severely injured. The melee arose over worker discharge. two suspects are jailed, others at large, and the injured Greek was brought to the city as pursuers close in.
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Eoho
Dee
Poxse
Celebration Honors Raat Umoativia Project Plans
A grand celebration was held to mark government plans for the Raat Umoativia project. A Saturday parade and outdoor exercises opened the event, followed by speeches from town leaders and prominent local residents in the hall.
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East Oregonian
Chicago Wheat Market Quoted At New Highs
Quotations show the Chicago wheat market climbing with the greatest price in the United States, trading around 664-8 and 45 1-4 while another grade sits at 31. Also reports a government education minister in Tokyo resigning after protests by professors and a head-on collision in Colorado with a California freight yielding multiple injuries.
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Chicago
Dec
Colorado
Denver
California
Santa Fe
Cadow
Indians face liquor issue on Omatcila Reservation
A pending state supreme court decision on selling liquor to Native Americans delays ruling while drunkenness rises. Police records show November arrests for Indians doubled from 1904 to 1905, with seven more arrests this month. Federal law changes reportedly spurred increased traffic in intoxicants as state enforcement lapsed.
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Omatcila
Indiana
Supreme Court
Ila
Selon
Pendleton
United States Supreme Court
Tate
Friedley Purchases 2100 Acres of Juniper Wheat Farm
Juniper A Friedley buys from James Lang a 2100 acre wheat farm known as the C J Smith place in Juniper. The property yields 26 to 40 bushels per acre with 1000 acres seeded to winter wheat and 1100 acres fallowed this year. District wheat output is rising and Juniper country becomes a leading wheat region.
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C. Friedley
Juniper A
Friedley
James Lang
Juniper
C.J. Smith
C. E. McLellan and Asseelster
Read Extate
Umatilla Girl Drowns After Leaving Note to Bartender
In Umatilla a 17 year old waitress at the Cottage hotel disappeared after attending a dance and leaving a note for Thad Stephens a bartender. The river was dragged and her body was found later after dynamite was used to raise it from the Columbia near the railroad bridge.
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Foun
Sulelte
Umatitila
Mr. Stephens
Iqual
Mise McNearlan
Mr. Stephense
Little Lews
Hyer
Ralirowil
Miss McNeurlan
Ex MecNeurlan
Wood cord bids for Oregon state institutions
In Salem papers bids are invited for cord wood for state institutions. Nearly 5000 cords totaling fir and ash are needed for buildings including the Insane Asylum, Penitentiary, Reform School, Deaf Mute School, Mind School, and Cypher building. Delivery to begin by May 1 and complete by October 1, 1906. Bids may cover all or part, with requirements on cut, length, straightness, seasoning, and close cordage.
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Oregon
Salem
Ist
Insane Asylum
Reform School
Mind
Cypher
Asylum
Capitol
Everal
Sailor on Navy Vessel Contracts Smallpox
In Washington this December a Black sailor aboard the president’s yacht Sylph contracted smallpox. All exposed individuals are isolated and the patient was sent to quarantine for care and containment.
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Washington
Navy Ward
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