George Weed Captured by Spokane Authorities
George Weed, aka George Webb, the Heppner murder suspect, was arrested in Spokane after allegedly fleeing on horseback. He confessed to killing B. F. Zuspell in self defense saying the butcher tried to choke him. County officials offered 400 reward. Webb claimed robbery motive unknown. Prosecutors plan to question him before extradition to Morrow County for trial.
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Morrow County
Spokane
George Webb
B. F. ‘Zaspell
Heppier
Morrow
Umatilla County
Heppner
Zaspell
Webb
Jusia
Spokesman-Review
McCaslin
McLaughlin
E. F. Zuspell
Echo
Phelps
Murdered in Spokane by Burglary Suspects
Spokane police say Perry Schultz a 45 year old Spokane Traction motorman was shot and killed in his Main avenue hotel room early Sunday. Detectives arrested Curtis Ahk enberry 22 and ex convict 25 year old Joe Gregg 25 a bartender who shared the adjoining room.
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Spokane
Waah
Perry Schultz
Spokane Traction Company
Schultz
Main Avenue
Curtis A. Hawkenberry
Joe Gregg
Emperor William to Visit Before Returning Home
Emperor William who has completed a rest cure at High Cliffs castle will arrive here today and depart Wednesday for his home after a stop with Queen Wilhelmina. An Oregon farmer sold his wheat crop for 70,842 dollars and 70 cents. Stick to the farm, boys.
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London
Wiliam
High Cliffs Castle
Wilhelmina
Oregon
Bank Staking Miner Redeems Argentine Bank
Kansas City news reports Joseph Brown of Argentine Kane, who made a Klondike fortune, bought the First State Bank of Argentine for 40000 to save it after it closed for one day. He had earlier aided the bank during his mining venture and acts to protect its interests amid the National Bank of Commerce troubles.
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Kansas City
National Bank of Commerce
Joseph Brown
Kane
Klondike
First State Bank of
Argentine
Brown
Funeral plan altered for Mrs Taft in Millebury Maes
Dec 9 Millebury Maes report that the plan to wait for Secretary Taft’s arrival is abandoned. Mrs Taft will be buried from the Storey mansion on Tuesday, with the body then taken to Cincinnati to lie beside her husband’s grave.
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Millebury, Maes
Taft
Storey Mansion
Cincinnati
Oregon Reaches Settlement Over Defunct Banks
Portland funds recover up to 409 388 88 from American Surety in full for deposits in Merchants National and Title Guarantee Trust. The company pays 112 478 20 now and 295 910 68 by December 1 1909 with interest. bond relieved though remains security for past actions. Steel to file new 600 000 bond within 20 days and continue as state treasurer.
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Portland
Oregon
Treaster Steel
Merchants’ National
Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
American Surety Company
Steel
Chamberlain
Title Guarantee & Trust Company
Merchants’ National Bank
New York
Ithe Surety Campany
Seattle Strike Ends as Waiters Return to Work
Seattle reports the waiters strike over the seven day order. By December 9, all but two restaurants have resumed operations. Hotels and larger eateries remain open and not part of the dispute.
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Seattle
Monongah Disaster Aid Messages and Aftermath
Monongah Pa December brief notes rescue work resumes as fire dies in mine No 8. City council sent aid appeals with quick expected replies from nearby towns. Forty three bodies recovered last night as the town conducts numerous funerals. Knights of Pythias lodge reports only seven of 44 members alive enough to bury the dead. In one street no man under 18 remains. Saloons closed.
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Monongah
Lodge of Knights of Pythine
Order
Pendleton Public Building Plans Stir Northwest Delegation
Washington December 9 Senator Fulton tomorrow will offer a bill providing public buildings in Pendleton La Grande Oregon City Astoria Albany Roseburg and a 2 000 000 structure in Portland Congressman Elis public building bill provides for 25 000 structures for Pendleton and La Grande Wm A Herrin Harriman's political leader arrives to lead opposition by lumbermen and Northwest congressional delegates backing Fulton against freight rate increases until approved by a commerce commission.
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Southern Pacific
Herrin
Northern
Fulton
Washington
Pendleton
la Grande
Oregon City
Astoria
Albany
Roseburg
Portland
Elis
Wm. A. Herrin
Harriman
Pacific
Southern Pacifican Department
Northwest
Commerce Commission
Japan Immigration Restriction Likely To Stall In Congress
Washington reports a low chance of decisive action this session on Japanese immigration restriction. Hayes of California has introduced a bill to limit Japanese entry, but Japan appears to influence outcomes through administrative measures. The president seeks to avoid treaties or new legislation amid Japanese offers to resolve the question independently.
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Washington
Congress
Hayes
California
Woman Sold Testimony in Gould Divorce Case
Col Cody alleges Helen Mar was paid for her testimony against Mrs Gould in the Howard Gould divorce in New York. He claims Miss Mar was offered 50000 to testify but refused.
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Col. Cody
Helen Mar
Gould
Denver
Colo
William Cody
New York
Clemmons
Expect Drop in Wood Prices in Lewiston Area
A Lewiston reader quotes a Clearwater country resident and Lewiston Teller report predicting a significant drop in wood prices within six weeks. At Clearwater shipping points prices fall from 6.50 to 4.00 4.50 per cord as buyers stock up. Orofino station shows 2000 cords piled with 1000 more expected. The trend at other wood points mirrors this, with timber prospecting for winter.
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Lewiston
Clearwater
Orofino
Simuel Simpson, 18, Shoots Friend in Boise Accident
Simuel Simpson, 18, accidentally shot and mortally wounded William Du Russell, also about 18, in Boise on Saturday. Simpson pointed a supposed unloaded shotgun at his friend, causing the fatal injury.
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Simuel Simpson
William du Russell
Boise
Young Simpson
Goldfield Mine Guards Fortify Town as Open Shop Strike Looms
Goldfield on December 9 shows a fortress like town with heightened mine guards and patrols. Pedestrians are checked as owners prepare for open shop operations while federal troops back security. George Wingfield says protection will let mines run on any basis. Two separate troop camps remain, with plan to deploy strike breakers to camps or scattered locations.
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Goldfield
George Wingfield
Cache of 100 rifles found near Goldfield
Captain Fags of the Warfield companies private detectives reports discovery of a cache of 100 rifles. No one has claimed them yet.
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Goldfield, Dec
Wnrfield
Pettibone Trial Delayed One Day In San Francisco Colorado Mines
Boise December 9. The Pettibone trial was delayed for a day to allow attorneys for both sides time to prepare stipulations regarding admission of testimony. The stipulations will include testimony about the Bradley explosion in San Francisco and testimony about the Colorado mines.
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Boise
Dect
George Pettibone
San Francisco
Colorado
Governor to name Frazer successor after holidays
Governor George Chamberlain faces a delayed decision on filling Judge Frazer's vacancy. Republicans hope for a nominee from their side while Democrats expect a Republican appointee. R A Lester leads, with Miller Murdock urged but declining. Other named contenders include A C Spencer Ralph Moody J W Beach and Manly. The juvenile court duties may be reassigned by circuit judges with Judge Gantenbein among possibilities. Hoquiam council orders removal of all saloon boxes.
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George &. Chamberlain
Judge Frazer
R. A. Lester
Miller Murdock
Murdock
Municipal League
John Manning
A. C. Spencer
Ralph Moody
R. A. Telter
Martin L. Pipes
M. C. George
Robert G. Morrow
D. Boris Cohen
J. W. Beach
BE. J.S. McAllister
John van Zante
G. W. Allen
M. G. Munly
Mr. Manly
Bankers in Jail in San Francisco Financial Scandal
W J Hartnett, director of the defunct California Bank & Trust, was jailed at 10 26 following his associate J Dalzell Brown who spent Sunday in custody. R Bartnett was taken from his country home and brought to the city after resigning as chief counsel of the Western Pacific amid accusations. Bartnett claimed the dealings with the bank were not wrong and promised clearance soon.
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San Francisco
Deco
W. J. Hartnett
California Bank & Trust Company
J. Dalzell Brown
R Bartnett
Bartnett
The
Western Pacific
Taft Learns of Mother’s Death Aboard Grant Arrival
Secretary Taft on the liner President Grant reached Boulogne and learned of his mother’s death this morning. He appeared grief-stricken as the sub prefect accepted the French government’s regards aboard.
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Boulogne
Dec
Grant
Taft
Geer Weighs Congressional Run in Oregon's Second
Pendleton editor T. T. Geer, of the Pendleton Tribune, is anticipated to announce a bid for Congress from Oregon's second district next spring. Portland observers note possible aims at the House seat, with speculation of rival candidates including Davis Shepherd Sinnous and Ellis opponents. Geer travels to Portland with plans to formally declare his candidacy soon, aided by Moody or Simon faction support in eastern Oregon and Multnomah County.
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T. T. Geer
Pendleton Tribune
Congress
W. R. Ellis
Geer
United States
Portland Oregonian
Mr. Geer
Pendleton
Oregon
Multnomah
Columbia
Clatsop
Davis
Shepherd
Portland
Ellis
Moody
Simon
Mrs Bryan and family sail for winter in Europe
Mrs William J Bryan and her daughter Mrs W H Leavitt with Ruth and S Bryan left Saturday for Europe to spend the winter at Mediterranean resorts.
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William J. Bryan
W. H. Leavitt
Ruth
S Bryan
Europe
Mediterranean
Sheridan's body recovered after river tragedy in Buttercreek area
Barney Sheridan of Buttercreek drowned in the Columbia river while attempting to swim his horse to Switiler's island. His horse, saddled and bridled, was found ashore near Umatilla, and his body was recovered the next morning. He was a prominent, well known young farmer with substantial landholdings. No inquest was held. death ruled accidental.
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Barney Sheridan
Buttercreek
Columbia
Switeler’s Island
Sheridan
Switsler’s Island
Umatilla
Echo
Butter Creek
Echo Cemetery
James Sheridan
Peter Sheridan
Man Arrested for Failing to Provide for Family in Newport
Harry Hayes, a former Newport company employee, is under arrest on charges of failing to provide for his wife and family and will appear before County Judge Gilliland. He was transferred to the county jail after Marshal Gurdane notified authorities. This marks the second such county arrest for violation of the state law. the first offender, Frank Balcom, received one year in county jail.
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Harry Hayes
Newport Company
Gilliland
Marshal Gurdane
Hayes
Frank Balcom
Gigiland
Will Return to Flathead
J. D. Gregoire city recorder of Adams recently received an allotment on the Flathead reservation in Montana and has returned from Montana to reside there permanently. He is pleased with the state and believes parts have a bright future.
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J. D. Gregoire
Adams
Flathead
Montana
Two Yeggm en Killed by Posse at Chenalid
Chehalis Washington December report says Constable McFadden died of wounds after a pursuit during a wave of crime in Winlock. Two yeggs were killed in a gun battle with a posse as they tried to rob the post office and a private bank.
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Chehalis
Wash
McFadden
Winlock
Castator
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Heppner Butcher
Emperor William
Otate
American Security Com
Pany
Monongal Council
Pendleton’ Public Building
Glish
Eoh
Hoquiam Council
San Francine
Tafts
Bologne
Oregonian
Pendicton
W. FR. Ellis
RIVER
Switzler’s Island
Aml
Chenalid
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