Pendleton Elks Honor Grand Exalted Ruler Visit
Promises of longer Pendleton stay by Grand Exalted Ruler Sullivan boost Portland convention prep. Local Elks, led by Jack Keefe, present a robe made from eastern Oregon wool to Mrs. Sullivan as token of esteem. Sullivan thanks Pendleton hosts and expresses intent to linger next visit. Circuit Judge Phelps and Deputy ruler Applegate greet party. 1902 convention plans gain momentum.
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Uniform State Securities Urged by President
President Hat today sent to Congress a report urging uniform state railroad securities rules. He notes dual federal state control causes conflict, favors the Interstate Commerce Commission taking primary handling in the future, and supports the commission’s recommendations.
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Waldr on Juror Vanishes Prompts Possible New Trial
Kansas City dispatch reports juror Harry Waldron in the Dr Hyde murder case disappeared from a hotel rain spout while jurors slept. Police search the city as counsels warn a new trial could be needed if the juror remains missing. Tylee Porterfield offered no immediate comment on whether a new trial would be pursued once the juror is located and explanations are provided.
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Harry Waldron
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Tylee Porterfield
Cannot Add Fifth Ward Says Carter
Former city attorney Charlee H Carter says ward numbers in Pendleton are fixed by the charter four wards only may exist, and any addition requires a charter amendment passed by voters. He notes council can adjust ward boundaries by ordinance, but not create a fifth ward. Political tension centers on potential influence over future council control.
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Charlee H Carter
East Oregonian Today
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Independent Plea Denied By Supreme Court
Washington DC December 11 The United States Supreme Court denied the Leaf Tobacco Co Board of Trade of independent tobaccan companies in New York a motion to file a petition for review of the proposed reorganization plan of the tobacco trust.
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United States Supreme Court
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Independent Tobasan Companies
New York
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Lillians Letters Not Love Missives Admit Friendship
New York report notes Lilian Graham during cross examination said she never intended to marry millionaire Stokes and that her letters were not love letters but friendship only clarified in court today on December 11.
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New York
Lilian Graham
Stokes
No Hope for Entombed at Cross Mountain Mine Disaster
Briceville Tennessee December 11. Government rescuers have abandoned any chance of saving the 125 miners buried when the Cross Mountain mine exploded Saturday. Eighteen bodies recovered. blackdamp conditions prevent them from living. Rescue crews work mile from shaft. investigation into possible negligence underway. Families endure pitiful scenes as bodies are brought to surface. Estimates of deaths range from eighty nine to around one hundred fifty still in the mine. Dr. Holmes leads the relief effort and cautions some survivors may be found in remote recesses.
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Primaries Up to President Taft After Letter from Houser
Washington, D.C. November 11 progressive Republican Lewis Walter Houser, chairman, submits the issue of nation wide primaries to President Taft for decision. Much time on the national Republican committees agenda tomorrow will be devoted to debating this question.
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Taft
National Republican Committees
Operation Begins on Coos Bay Road Extension
New York Dec 11 operations for the Pacific and Great Western railroad extension from Eugene to Coos Bay Ore have begun, Arthur McArthur president of a contracting firm stated today. The line will extend through Coow Bay area as planned.
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Pacific and Great Western Railroad
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Coow Bay
Ore
Arthur McArthur
Trin
Local Girl Wins Elk Grand Lodge Poster Prize
Seventeen year old Genevieve Hailey, Pendleton native living in Portland, has won the Elks Grand Lodge prize for the best poster design for the 1912 reunion. Her entry features an elk head, Mount Hood, Portland skyline, and the slogan Portland Oregon 1912. Judges did not know contestants’ identities. About 20 000 posters planned for general distribution.
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Milton Man Killed in Runaway Near Weston
Weston Ore Dec 11 Being dragged under his overturned wagon for several rods when his horses ran away last evening in this vicinity M J Stewart a fruit man of Milton was killed on commission who was in the wagon with him escaped serious injury by jumping Mr Stewarts body was badly mashed and cut and he lived but a short time this remains are to be taken charge of by relatives
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M. J. Stewnet
Milton
Fire at Luna Park Coney Island Aftermath Threatens Total Loss
New York December 11 reports a blaze engulfing Luna Park at Coney Island. By 4 PM flames were out of control and likely to cause total loss, with extensive damage feared to amusement structures and rides.
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Luna Park
Coney Teland
McNamara brothers in San Quentin as bribery case unfolds
In San Quentin James and John McNamara, linked to the Los Angeles Times dynamite attack, entered the prison with heavy guard while facing future pardon chances. In Los Angeles the bribery hearing for Bert Franklin proceeds with juror interactions and offers to jurors, involving George Lockwood and juror Bain.
Forty Eight Subpoenaed in L A dynamite inquiry
In San Francisco on December 11, forty eight individuals were subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury investigating dynamiting cases in Los Angeles. Most summoned are hotel workers where James McNamara used the alias Bryce and workers from the plant powder company.
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Los Angeles
James McNamara
Bryce
Dynamite found at Munger laundry door in Los Angeles
Police hunt a suspect after ten pounds of dynamite are found in a doorway near the engine room of the Munger laundry in Los Angeles. Authorities believe the explosive was placed by someone connected to a nationwide investigation aiming to dispose of the material.
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Los Angeles
Munger
Burns Ends Evidence Talks In Indianapolis Case
Detective Burns arrived in Indianapolis and conferred with United States District Attorney Miller and Walter Drew chief counsel for the National Erectors' association. He submitted more evidence in the dynamiting cases and will probably remain a week.
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National Erectors’ Association
Pinchot Plan Urged for Alaska
Washington policy measures advocate developing Alaska coal fields using Pinchot methods. The plan, introduced by Senator La Follette and backed by Senator Hines, includes sinking coal seams and government control. Estimated cost cited as about three million dollars to secure resources and guide the project.
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Pinchot
Fenater Works
California
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Disputed Wives Fight Over Man Who Vanished
A jury awarded 25 000 to Mrs. Eliot Philips in a suit against Mrs. Mattie Philips for the alleged flirtation that split a husband among five wives. John Phillips disappeared, leaving wives to contest claims as the second wife, Mattie Philips, is said to be worth two million. The first wife divorced in Spokane in 1909 after twenty one years of marriage. she says the second wife won him by promising to leave all her money to him.
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Eliot Philips
Mattie Pyilpe
John Phillips
Mattie Philipa
Spokane
Mattie
English Channel Swept By Gale Closes After Thirty Six Hours
Dever December 1 reports a strong gale sweeping the English Channel for thirty six hours. More than a score of vessels were lost or damaged as winds and waves battered ships and crews. Authorities warn of ongoing dangerous seas and recovery efforts continue.
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