Christmas Shoppers Drive Busy Local Stores
Holiday shopping kicks off with jewelry and dry goods leading the rush. Indians receive rent payments totaling 26000 pounds, bolstering town commerce as post office reports an early Christmas surge. Fraud charges allege a land scheme involving twelve individuals and several fictitious names, including Emma Watson and Frederick Kriba.
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Yuletide
Santa Claus
McFattidge
Mrs. Watson
Frederick A. Kriba
Emma Porter
Zenas K. Watson
George A. Graham
Thomas Wilkins
Alexander R. Brown
Nellie Backus
George L. Pettis
Joseph Wilson
Postal Savings Banks measure introduced by Senator Carter
Senator Carter of Montana introduces a bill to establish postal savings banks for deposits at interest. Supervised by the postmaster general and secretary of the treasury, with designated money order offices for deposits. Programs allow a minimum $1 start, maximum $200 per calendar month, 2 percent annual interest added yearly if balance below $1907, and deposits to be kept in U S repositories with investments in United States bonds as authorized.
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Washington
Dee
Carter
Montana
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Timber Land Fraud Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Portland December 9 twelve additional suits in the famous 11 7 land fraud case were filed in the United States circuit court this morning by Assistant United States Attorney Jas Cole for the government to cancel patents which passed out of its control during the dispute.
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Portland
United States Circuit Court
United States
Jas. Cole
Preachers Salary Beats City Pastors Record
Sacramento December 10 The First Congregational church of Sacramento offers Dr. W A G Temple of Seattle the largest minister salary in the city history at four thousand dollars to become pastor of the First Congregational church.
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Sacramento
W. A. G. Temple
First Congregational Church of
Seattle
First Congregational Church
Handkerchief A Give Away In Watts Murder Trial
In Bellingham on December 10 the Watts murder trial heard 5 M Wise of the Salvation Army testify Watts confessed the handkerchief found in Addie Roper’s mouth belongs to him. Wise said Watts claimed Dell was not present. Watts and Dell faced the same murder charge for the January killing near Blaine Washington.
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Bellingham
Watts
M. Wise
Salvation Army
Addie Roper
Wise
Dell
Blaine
Wash
Port Arthur surrender blamed on war ministry
Generals Stoessel Hock and Reis faced court martial on treason and cowardice charges for surrendering Port Arthur. They fiercely attacked the war ministry, denying guilt and saying the fortress was not adequately equipped for defense, citing corruption over incompetence as the main cause.
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Stoesel
Hock and
Reis
Treavon
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Hock
Reiss
War Ministry
Juries Favor Open Theater in Seattle Sunday Trial
Seattle December 10 Two theater managers C D Reid of the Grand and Duncan Inverainty of the Coliseum were found not guilty of violating the Sunday closing law by keeping theaters open. Juries were out only minutes. Police Chief Wappenstein says if another acquittal occurs he will not attempt arrests to enforce the law.
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Seattle
C. D. Reid
Grand Opera House
Duncan Inverainty
Coliseum Theater
Wappenstein
Non-Union Men At Work At Gbidfield Mines
Non-union workers returned to the Gbidfield mines to clean machinery and open shafts despite the scheduled opening date. Guards are planned to be increased on Thursday as operations begin.
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Gbidfield
Suicide of Mrs. Ira Simonson in Union Oregon
Mrs. Ira Simonson shot herself with a shotgun at 9 o clock last night at the Swackhamer home in Union. A bitter daytime quarrel with her husband Kad preceded the act. Kad Simonson, who had come from the East, alarmed the household and collapsed from the shock. The suicide was instant.
Smelt Run Sparks Price Drop in Portland Market
Smelt begin their annual run in the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers near Portland. The development pushes wholesale prices down to 15 cents per pound as of this morning.
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Portland
Columbia
Cowlitz
High Winds Damage Wire Service in Portland Weather
Heavy winds and rain south of Portland disrupted wire service and cut communication with California points. Debris and outages affected reports from the region as crews assess damage and restore lines across the coast.
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Wire Service
Portland
California
Kentucky Governor's Inaugural Address Delivered
Governor A. F. E. Willson delivered his inaugural address in Frankfort before a large audience, marking the start of his term. The ceremony drew many officials and residents as Kr. observed the milestone.
Opening of eight Indian reservations to entry next year
Washington December reports that eight reservations will be opened in the coming year, releasing about six million acres of agricultural, timber, grazing and mineral lands. The Yakima reserve will host the largest opening. Colville Flathead Blackfoot Lower Brule Rosebud Coeur d Alene and Lemhi also staged for entry or sale under various laws and plans with openings staggered over time.
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Yakima Reservation
Colville
Flathead
Blackfoot
Lower Brule
Rosebud
Coeur d'Alene
Lemhi
Washington
Wash
Mont
South Dakota
Idaho
the Land Office
Colville Reservation
Coeur d'Alene Reservation
Lemhi Reservation
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Pettibone's Infern al Dope Factored in Murder Trial
James Hawley in opening statement accuses George A. Pettibone of steering the Western Federation murder plot. He says Pettibone ran a Denver store as an arsenal and manufactured bombs and an infernal compound titled Pettibone Dope used to destroy opponents. Senator Borah attended with the prosecution.
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Denver
Boles
George A. Pettibone
Frank Steunenberg
James Hawley
Pettibone
Western Federation
Borah
Ambassador Takahara Sees U S Japan Battle Readiness
Rome December 10 War was once very imminent between the United States and Japan, according to Japanese envoy Takahara in an interview. He expected to be sent to the United States to fill a soon vacated post, but he did not foresee serious confrontation. He said differences could be settled by reciprocal friendship.
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Rome
United States
Japan
Takahara
Aoki
Indian and Half Breed Fight at Horseshoe Dinner
Last night at the Horseshoe restaurant El Chapman an Indian and Dave Pichette a half breed fought in a three round melee using dishes and nearby objects as weapons. Officers arrived and both were jailed with Pichette released after a small payment. Chapman remains detained due to finances.
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Horseshoe
el Chapman
Dave Pichette
Jall
Pinchette
Chapman
Moran and Attell to Fight for World Championship
Moran and Attell signed articles for a 25 round world title bout at Coffroth's Mission Street arena on New Year's Day in San Francisco. The weigh in is set for 120 pounds and the event starts at 2 15 p m with Jeffries refereeing.
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San Francisco
Owen Moran
Able Attell
Coffroth
Mission Street
Jeffries
Art dealer Theodore Seiz commits suicide after integrity questioned
New York art dealer Theodore Seiz killed himself following scrutiny of his business integrity. Officials say pressure from investigations and creditors preceded the tragedy, as colleagues recall his prominent role in the city’s art market and recent mounting concerns.
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Theodore Seiz
New York
Hair-pulling clash ends before police arrive at court corner
An argument between two colored ladies at the Johnson and Court streets corner last evening at about 8 o clock escalated into a public hair-pulling confrontation. Spectators watched as the women struggled but were separated prior to any serious injury and before officers appeared on the scene.
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Johnson and
Court Streets
Will Commercial Club Rescue Plans Discussed Tonight
Revival measures for the Commercial association will be debated at the monthly meeting in the club rooms tonight. The group has operated at a loss with insufficient paying members to cover fixed expenses and faces potential closure. President Rader and the board will outline the current finances and a proposed line of action, possibly including a new membership drive. A 30 dollar board and gymnasium meeting is also set for this afternoon to consider gym management.
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Commercial Association
Rader
Board of Managers
Board of Managers and
Comber Takes Stage Coach Near Marshfield
Twelve passengers and the driver began a trip from Jarvis Landing when a comber swept the Drain stage onto the sea wall and breakers. A foggy haze split the vehicle. gear and passengers were tossed, some unconscious, as they were dragged ashore at Marshfield and North Bend with injuries and lost baggage. J L Bowman of Portland called it a miracle none drowned.
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Marshfield
Dec
Jarvis Landing
J. L. Bowman
Portland
North Bend
Witnesses Examined in Killing of Secret Service Officers
Seventy witnesses in the case of the killing of Secret Service Agent Joseph Walker at Durango were brought to Denver to testify at the investigation. The case was moved to the federal court, as Chief Wilkie believed an impartial hearing was impossible at Durango.
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Secret Servicee
Denver
Secret Service
Joseph Walker
Durango
Wilkie
Aged Umatilla Indian Lal-la-mat Recalls Long Life
Lal-la-mat, born 1832 at the mouth of the Umatilla river, has lived along the Umatilla and across the Cayuse country. He recalls witnessing the arrival of white settlers, the railroad, steamboats, and trains while spending most of his life near Umatilla agency and the river. He travels feebly to visit relatives, wears a blanket in cold weather, and sports a long beard preserved through age.
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Lal-la-mat
Umatilla
Inland Empire
Umatilla County
Columbia River
Columbia
Lalla Mat
Lillimat
Cayuse
Lapwat
Dalles
Umatilla Agency
Woman Laughs At Bold Burglar In Bal la rd Robbery
In Seattle on December 10 a masked intruder held up Dr I A Perry’s Bal lard sanitarium. He demanded money from Superintendent Mrs Pauline Hubbell but she offered a five dollar clearing house certificate and coffee. The robber refused the bracelet and left with the certificate, saying Dr Perry has been taking money from the boys and he was taking it back. This was the second robbery at the same place in three months.
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Ballard Sanitarium
Seattle
I. A. Perry
Ballard
Pauline Hubbell
Walsh Trial Resumes After Juror Sickness Delay
In Chicago on December 10 the trial of banker Walsh resumed after a week’s halt due to juror Watking’s illness. The government could not show Walsh lent himself money on stock holdings because the New York Stock Exchange barred the effort under a court ruling.
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Walsh
Chicago
Watking
New York Stock Exchange
Taft declines visitors as President Grant calls at Plymouth
Secretary Taft refused to see anyone in Plymouth today following the death of his mother. The steamer President Grant touched there, but Taft canceled meetings and stayed private during the sorrowful period.
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Taft
Plymouth
President Grant
Ingenious pastor to build church with material gifts
Chicago December 10 A pastor Rev I Harrisville plans a $75,000 St Pauls English Lutheran church built with 5000 dollars in cash and 72 carloads of donated material. He has completed the parsonage and half the church using contributions of steel sheets rivets flues flanges manholes tools brick and labor from 900 firms and individuals.
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Chicago
I. Harrisville
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Harrisville
Oshkosh
Memphis
Shutt Pursues Webb En Route to Mor row County
Sheriff Shutt of Morrow County heads to Spokane to secure George Webb, the E Zaspell slayer, with plans to escort the desperate prisoner home tomorrow evening. He has borrowed an Oregon boat and intends to take no chances during the transfer.
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Sheriff Shutt
Morrow County
Spokane
George Webb
E. Zaspell
Webb
Oregon
Sheriffs Office
Skidmore Remains in Jail on Fraud Charges
Skidmore, charged with defrauding local merchants in a show case deal, appeared before Justice Parkes. The bail was set at 500 dollars, which he pledged to raise but has not yet posted. He is also wanted in multiple Idaho towns for bunco schemes against shopkeepers.
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Skidmore
Justice of the Peace
Fleet Ready for Pacific Cruise In Christmas Review
All 16 battleships are present and prepared to sail to the Pacific. Evans has periodically inspected the fleet ahead of a review by Secretary Metcalf. The ships will anchor at Trinidad for Christmas.
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Norfolk
Pacific
Evans
Roosevelt Gang
Metcalf
Trinidad
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Harry Young
Henry Young
Maud Witt
Frank MH. Walgamot
Marty C. Barr
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A.D. Puter
Horace G. McKinley
Young
Savings Bank Scheree
Senor Carter
Duces
Cascades
Union
Kentucky
Hawley
Jayagese
U. S
Swoll
Moran
Attell
Twair
Commercial Club
Comber
Shutt
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