Woolgrowers Target Oregon Forest Officials Over Range Claims
The Washington Caustic Resolutions report that Dan P. Smythe, secretary of the Woolgrowers Association, seeks removal of J. M. Schmitz and A. Ireland and Milton Sullen of the Blue Mountain reserves. Readings condemn allotment methods while praising the Bureau of Animal Industry and Dr. McClure for eradicating diseases, urging continued cooperation with Oregon sheepmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Schmitz
Wennha Reserve
A. S. Ireland
Blue Mountain Reserve
Milton Sullens
State
Woolgrowers’ Association
Washington
Dan P. Smythe
Association
Blue Mountains
Imnaha
Weniha
Goose Lake National Forest
Oregon
Wenaha
Blue Mountain National Forest
Milton Sullen
National Forest
Bureau of Animal Industry
W. McClure
Northwest
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Anmal Industry
Commission Hears Lumbermen on Rail Rate Fight
Nearly 60 lumbermen from the northwest spoke before the interstate commerce commission in Washington on December 11. Victor H. Beakman led the delegation, arguing that current rail rate hikes threaten to paralyze northwest lumber production, while railroads defend the rates as not excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Victor H. Beakman
Governor's Trick Causes Trouble In Oregon Courts
Portland officials report legal chaos after Governor Chamberlain failed to issue a holiday proclamation last Friday and Saturday. Judges Cleland Gantenbein and O Day met all day to determine how to proceed with the December term, with speculation of a special term limited to specific matters. The issue raises questions on open court days, mechanics liens, appeals, and the board of equalization, which planned a first judicial day meeting to affirm actions on the holiday.
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Portland
Chamberlain
Cleland
Gantenbein
O'Day
Effault
Cieland
Board
Equalization
Case Going Against Officers in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on December 11, the case appears to favor the prosecution against Stoessel, Fock, and Reiss as the court refuses to summon the defense witnesses relied upon to vindicate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Fock
Rel#s
Rail line president chases mayor with axe in Medford brawl
In Medford Oregon on December 11 a heated clash erupted between Mayor Reddy and Railroad President W S Barnum witnessed by Railroad Commissioner Oswald West. Barnum reportedly attacked the mayor with an axe and hurled the weapon after the mayor fled the scene. By standoff bystanders intervened before Elder Barnum could seize the axe. Barnum was arrested in Jacksonville later that afternoon. The dispute centered on inadequate Rogue River Valley depot facilities.
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Medford
Ore
Reddy
W. 5
Barnum
Oswald West
J. C Barnum
Jacksonville
Rogue River Valley
Sorrowful Day for Bad Bankers
San Francisco reports a banker suicide as T Otway Sadlier, 50, branch manager, killed himself after learning of Bartnett arrest and bank troubles at the California Safety Deposit & Trust on Cavildadero Street. Sadlier, a close associate of J Dalzell Brown, was found dead after weeks of stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California Safety Deposit & Trust Company
Caviladero Street
T. Otway Sadiler
Suickdy
Sadlier
J. Dalzell Brown
California Trust Bank Faces Massive Overdrafts and Loans
San Francisco reports reveal that California Trust lent depositors money to insiders. Vice President Bartnett overdrew accounts by over 50 000 with 25 000 taken days before closure. James Treadwell borrowed nearly a million while director Fry withdrew 127 000 on unsecured notes. Aged President David F Walker seeks bond qualification of 75 000 in Dunne court.
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Bartnett
Sadiler
Treadwell
New York
Big Sams
San Francisco
California Trust
James Treadwell
Fry
David F. Walker
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Goldfield Unrest Opens as Mines Readied to Reopen
Gov Sparks issues a statement after talks with Col Reynolds as Goldfield braces for a clash. General Funston heads to the scene to assess the situation while thousands apply for mining work and 2000 Western Federation members vow to “go the limit” within the law to block nonunion labor. President Roosevelt forms a federal commission to investigate conditions at Goldfield to resolve conflicting reports.
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Sparks
Col. Reynolds
Cal. Reynolds
General Funston
San Francico
Goldfield
Reynolds
Roosevelt
Washington
Lawrence C. Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Knox Smith
Charles H. Neill
Pilots Rock votes in doubt after council refuses canvass
Pilot Rock city council refused to canvass the recent town election leaving the result unresolved. Alleged legal votes sparked dispute over marshal selection. Elected officials include L. E. Roy mayor and E. E. Parker recorder. councilmen Frank Doan George Carnes George Mansfield John Bradburn and F. Hietel. One council seat holder BE. F. Bletel died after election.
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Pilot Rock
C. H. Carter
L. E. Roy
E. E. Parker
George Doan
Frank Doan
George Carnes
George Mansfield
John Bradburn
F. Hietel
Jap Gulliford
Excursion to Pilot Rock Aids Branch Opening
Pendleton plans a double header excursion next Monday to Pilot Rock on the O R and N line to celebrate the branch opening. A round trip fare of 55 cents will cover travel and three hours to explore Pilot Rock. Officials expect a large Pendleton turnout with coaches provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. & N. Company
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Pendleton Commercial Association
Miner editor fatally shoots rival in Mina Nevada
In Goldfield Nevada Dec 11 Francis L Burton editor of the Rawhide town paper was shot and killed at Mina by J Holton Buck editor of the Western Nevada Miner Buck claimed the article accused Burton of aiding a Mina expulsion Buck fired during a quarrel to defend his paper and reputation The commission will start at 1 o clock this afternoon.
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Goldfield
Nev
Francis L. Burton
Mina
J. Holton Buck
Western Nevada Miner
Buck
Burton
Rawhide
Spokane Man Launches Crusade to Save American Eagle
Del Cary Smith, former grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, leads a movement in Spokane to prevent the eagle’s extinction. He calls for legislation banning death dealing adornments, freeing captive eagles, and backing public officials who promote the living emblem of America’s freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
del Cary Smith
Order of Eagles
America
Senator Davis Delivers Sensational Senate Speech
Washington December 11 Senator Davis of Arkansas attacked Roosevelt Rockefeller and Wall Street in the senate today ridiculing the presidents anti trust policy and challenging Republicans to name a single trust the president has twisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Davis
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Wall Street
Think Bryan Is the Man Convention Contenders Named
Washington dispatch reports Democratic national committeemen favor William Jennings Bryan as the party candidate for the next election. They identify Denver Kansas City and Louisville as the leading convention contenders with Bryan viewed as the likely nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daghard's Tale Repeats in Boise Court Room
Harry Orchard testified for the second time in Boise to recount his crime stained life. He described using the alias Alfred Horseley, his Colorado life, an affair and elopement, desertion, and his role in blowing the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines. He identified Moyer and Pettibone and recalled meeting Haywood.
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Moyer
Pettibone
Colorado
Bunker Hi
Sullivan
Boise
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Orchard
Moyer and Pettibone
Alfred Horseley
Idaho
Bunker Hill
Haywood and Pettibone
Penalty Clause Set at 500 A Minute for Fire Pumps
New York debuts a high pressure fire service with a $2,500,000 installation. Edison Company to supply power. contract penalties cap at $500 per minute if pumps fail within three minutes after a fire alarm. Water Commissioner John H. O'Brien signs the deal for chambers to Twenty third streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chambers
John H. O'Brien
Edison Company
Club Offers Free Initiation To Attract Members
A Pendleton drive promotes a 60 day no initiation fee offer for the Commercial Association with a 1 dollar monthly dues. A five member committee led by C. B. Roosevelt and others canvasses the town to gain new members, praising the group’s benefits of club rooms reading room library and billiard facilities and gym access for an extra dollar per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusade For
C. E. Roosevelt
Bert Huff
Ran
T. T. Geer
Lee Teutsch
Leon Cohen
C. B. Roosevelt
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Bristol Loses Nomination For Oregon D A
Washington December 11 The Department of Justice withdraws the nomination of W C Bristol federal district attorney of Oregon citing unsatisfactory conduct in land fraud prosecutions and following department recommendations.
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Washington
Department of Justice
W. C. Bristol
Oregon
Department
Bristol
James Rowe killed at Edgewood Lumber mill incident
James Rowe died yesterday in a mill accident at Edgewood Lumber Co. in Tacoma. Investigations into the cause are underway as authorities collect statements and inspect the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowe
Edgewood Lumber Co
Tacoma
Jap Sketches Fortress Monroe
Hampton December 11 Excitement swept the town after John Daly spotted a Japanese man sketching Fortress Monroe The intruder armed with a shotgun apparently on a quarry hunting trip Daly reported the sight to military authorities but the trap failed and the Jap slipped away before guards arrived
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Hampton
John Daly
Fortress
Monroe
Daly
Ardlet
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Wan
Sehnitz
Wenalha Reserve
Ireland
Mive Mountain Reserve
Sullens
Rasern
Favoriten
Schmits
Forestry Department
McClure
Commission
Railmnoad Pesident
Mayor
House of California Concern
Trouble
Funston
Milnes
Bryan
Daghard
Commercial Club Committee
Mark Moorhouse
Fortress Monroe
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