Bloody Friday executions in Oregon penitentary
Four condemned murderers Noble Faulder Frank Garrison H E Roberts and Mike Morgan were hanged at the Oregon state penitentiary in Salem. They faced the gallows with little sign of fear as witnesses watched. Garrison protested his innocence Morgan claimed self defense and Roberts complained of mistreatment. The executions occurred in a tightly scheduled ritual with roped traps sprung and bodies prepared for burial.
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Salem
Ore
Noble Faulder
Frank Garrison
H. E. Roberts
Mike Morgan
State Penitentiary
Faulder
Garrison
Roberts
Morgan
Father Moore
Governor West
Fellows
John York
the Willows
Pillow and Mattress
B. K. Lawson
John Yorke
Roy Perkins
Louis Gilbert
Donald Stewart
George Hastings
Hoberts
Faulner
Gillows
Perkins
Bengen
Snodgrass
Explosion in Naples Harbor Destroys Vessels
Naples reports a terrific harbor explosion destroying over a hundred small vessels with fears of many deaths. Dispatches from Rome claim only small vessels were damaged and no casualties.
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Naples
Rome
Speakers Protest Salem Hangings From Prison Crowd
In San Francisco on December 14 protesters spoke from street corners against the Salem hangings. Starting at six at night, a crowd heard rabbis, ministers, merchants and professionals take turns. The cold drove people to move about to stay warm as the speeches were to continue until six tonight.
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San Francisco
Salem
Open season debated by Oregon sportsmen
Local sportsmen debated grouse and deer season dates at a meeting focused on proposed game law changes. They favored aligning deer and grouse seasons and mostly supported shortening deer to three per season. Most approved October first duck season changes and 25 ducks and 25 geese per week, but some argued against a full month added to grouse opening. The September first camp argued birds immaturity and safety, while August 15 to November 1 remained a possible compromise. If Cranston’s assurance favors local wishes, August 15 to November 1 could be adopted.
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Oregon
State Fish and Game Commission
Cranston
Won't Reinstate Striking Railroad Men
Newcastle England reports the Northwestern Gallery chief refuses to reinstate striking trainmen after a conference with strikers' representatives. The official says the strike has halted operations and an estimated hundred thousand men are idle or held in stoppage, affecting Leeds and other areas.
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Newcastle
England
Leeds
Pelus
Hal Ier
Grounded Nauplia Floated From Fort Worden Beach
Beattle Dec 13 The Geran steamer Nauplia ran aground on Fort Worden beach yesterday and was floated this morning by tugs Tyce and Prosper. It is believed the ship is not damaged.
London Rules Bill Committee Stage Concludes in Commons
The committee stage of the home rule bill finished in the House of Commons amid lively demonstrations. Premier Asquith and his ministers received an ovation as they left. Government aims to pass all stages before Christmas but a snap vote defeat delays report stage until after the recess, pushing further action into January in the Lords.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House of Lords
Post Appropriation Fixed for Parcels Post Equipment
Washington, Dee, 13 The post office appropriation bill aggregating 129,000,000 including 750,000 for parcels post equipment and 25,000 for the parcels post commission was reported to the house yesterday The total is a reduction of 3,301,725 from last year’s estimates The committee noted these projects are largely speculative despite the postmaster general reporting a small surplus for the year ending June 30, 1911 and warns of a possible deficit of about 627,000 for that year and a potential 1,765,523 deficit for the 1912 fiscal year
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Washington
Dee
Postmaster General
Post Office Committee
Wilson to face death threats case in Newark court
President elect Wilson may appear in Newark court next Tuesday as three men face charges over threatening letters. Subpoenas issued for Wilson and secretary Tumulty. letters sent to Governor Wilson in Trenton referenced McKinley and Roosevelt. Witnesses expect the Wilson family to be in New York from Bermuda by then.
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Wilson
Newark
N. J
Hir Fe
United States
Stockton
New York
Bermuda
Warren Dunn
Jacob Dunn
Seeley Davenport
Trenton
Joseph Tumulty
Tumulty
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hasten Trial of Judge Archbold Updates
Washington Dee reports prosecutors aim to speed Judge Archbold case with brief testimony from future witnesses expected to rely on already examined statements. Remaining charges anticipated to finish by tomorrow.
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Washington Dee
Archhbald
Meat inspection costs four million, Haywood says
Chicago, Dec. 18. Haywood denounced the government stockyard inspection system in a interview. He said the inspectors work is a farce that allows packers to stamp products and boost prices. He claimed inspection costs the public four million dollars annually.
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Chicago
Haywood Today
Cleged
Goodbye Message Found In Bottle From Lost Ship
Fishermen near Sheboygan Wisconsin found a message in a bottle dated December 13 signed by Herman Schuenemann captain of the steamer Roose Simmons, the Christmas tree carrier believed lost with all hands after foundering in Lake Michigan.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Lake Michigan
Herman Schuenemann
Roose Simmons
Rescue of 200 From Library Place Fire in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on December 13 reports two hundred people rescued from a blaze in the Library Place building. A cornice collapse injured nine. several others listed as missing but not believed dead.
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Pittsburg
Library Place
Silver Thaw Makes Walking Difficult in Pendleton
Pendleton woke to a thin ice coat known as a silver thaw after a heavy rain and sudden cold. Streets and sidewalks became dangerous for people and animals as horses slipped and drivers retreated. East Alta Street resembled a skating rink with boys skating before a warming thaw allowed limited travel by noon. The weather continued to thaw this afternoon, with the possibility of another freeze later.
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Pendleton
Oreson
Alta Street
Hoey Shiver Calm in Los Angeles Juvenile Court
Martin Rickert, accused of killing his father Daniel for mistreating his mother, showed no emotion today. He will be sent to the detention home pending arraignment in juvenile court.
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Hoey
Los Angeles
Martin Rickert
Daniel
Peace envoys gather in London as Balkan talks stall
Balkan and Turkish peace representatives delay start due to Turkish envoy absence. Servia demands Durazzo to avert Austrian clash, while Turks insist on Greece signing a peace pact and cede Scutari Janina and Adrianople. Grey notes allied unity as envoys receive informal calls despite tensions.
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Servia
Adriatic
Austria
London
Aegean Sea
Constantinople
Athens
Penthigadia
Janina
Greece
Balkan
Turkey
Scuteri
Junina
Adrianople
Durazzo
Venizelos
Balkans
M. Novakovitch
Grey
M. Simiia
Local K of P Delegation To Attend Milton Convention
Friday night December 20 a large Damon lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias party will depart by special car for Milton to join the annual district convention of county lodges. About 60 local knights expected. return on the early morning Spokine passenger. Milton lodge plans a big gathering with ample accommodations and a lively time.
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Damon Lodge Nop
Knights of Pythias
Milton
Ths County
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Milton Lodge
Archbold to aid probe if Rockefeller subpoenaed
Washington reports Archbold agreed to assist the money trust probe committee if the sergeant at arms serves a subpoena on William G. Rockefeller. Efforts to serve Rockefeller had failed. Archbold would advise Rockefeller to accept a subpoena or depose. The committee aims to question Rockefeller about his financial interests in the 1907 copper market corner. Frank Sturgis of Sturgis and Strong resumed testimony.
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Washington
Archbold
Money Trust Probe Committee
William G. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Frank Sturgis
Sturgis and Strong
New York Stock Exchange
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Garrison, Roberts and Morgan
R. R
Archbald
K. OF P
MR. Archbold
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