Murderer Behind Bard Captured On Train
Sheriff and deputies trap George Tracy alias C W Arnold, former Golden Rule hotel bus driver, after he returns from California to Echo where he and victim Rabeal allegedly hired two men. Tracy denies killing Rabeal near Umatilla on November 23 as officers reveal a tight evidence chain and ongoing pursuit from The Dalles to Pendleton.
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George Tracy
C. W. Arnold
Golden Rule
Andy Rabeal
Umatilla
Dalles
Biggs
California
Dell Smith
Echo
Smith
Tracy
Taylor
Wilwon
Eeho
Arnold
Moo
Portland
Kansas City
San Francisco
Oakland
Sos
J. 1
Hecker
Sherman County
Pendleton
Wilson
Aghland
Ty Wil
Rabeal
Boho
Lewis
Louis
H. C. Braunstetter
Belle Hamilton
Beho
Californa
Sana Crux
Peclate Al Unton Men Strike Over Wage and Exams
Spokane dispatch reports that Uneton and Peclate Al workers plan to strike this Saturday afternoon if arbitration fails. The rail yard switchmen demand reduced physical exams and abolition of the age limit, with minor concern over the hourly increase.
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Bpokane
Cook’s Discovery Claim Stir Confusion In Court
In a developing story a man named Cook asserts a discovery claim amid confusion over motives. The captain reportedly believed he was pursuing money, while others insist the case concerns danger and a possible proceed to another quarter.
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Cook
Danger
Committee to rule on Cook record affidavits
Copenhagen December 17 The investigating committee announced that the affidavits of Loree and Dunekile claiming fabrication of the Cook record will be considered. The decision will rest entirely on Cook’s northward voyage records as submitted.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Loore
Dune Kile
New York
Cook
New York Lice Flurry Sparks Polar Claims Feud
In New York on December 17 a flurry of charges and countercharges erupts over polar exploration claims. Frederick A. Cink declares discovery of the north pole while Arctic secretary Osbon and Captain August W. Loose challenge reprints and testimonies regarding Dr. Cook. The controversy involves Dunkie Hayvit Osten Bernier and others as observers question data accuracy amid looming committee review in Copenhagen.
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New York
Frederick A. Cink
North Pole
Dr. Cook
George Dun Kile
Pilompten
Dunkie
Capil Osten
Joseph Bernier
August W. Loosen Ory
Tecook
Wis
Copenhagen
Quairter
Frederick A. Coal
Cosin Teo
Explorer
Cook
Zelaya Resigns as Nicaragua President Amid Revolt
Managua reports Zelaya resigns, placing the action before Congress as U S ships fleet in Nicaraguan ports and streets erupt in protest. Mindtiz and other figures maneuver for the succession while Zelaya appeals for patriotism amid upheaval and foreign pressure.
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Managua
Jose Zantos Zelaya
Nicaragua
Congress
United States
Elf
Zelaya
Conereas
Midtiz Chutes
Zelaye
Jose Mindtiz
Judee
Central American Court of Justicee
Vitedrex
Roi
Belinda
Preaent
Musiriz Leovet
Orien
Mat
Zenya
Moreros
Republi
King Leopold Dies as Albert to Succeed
Brussels and London reports field the king died at 2 47 am after a sudden collapse from embolism. Prince Albert prepared to assume the Belgian throne with a regency to govern until the oath and succession formalities. The pope and Brussels officials noted a royal marriage to Baroness Vaughn, drawing public controversy and police protection for the baroness.
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Brussels
Leopold
Thirigr
Jetauffe
de Page
Powell
Albert Turvind
Sy Winutes
Hewie
Clementine
Albert Kineed
Baron Goffinet
Pritesete
Chile
Page
Strugela
Goffinet
Royal Gardens
DePage
The
Rivera
National Monitor
Albert
London
Central News Home
Waugh
San Remo
Italy
Baroiness
Vaughn
Mayo and councilmen reply to Pendleton slanderers
Mayor B J Murphy and five Pendleton councilmen forward a letter to the Evening Bulletin of Walla Walla denouncing false and misleading local option criticisms. They argue Pendleton prospers, stores stay stocked, and per capita income remains high since the local option law, despite drew accusations and photos used to misrepresent conditions.
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Willa Walla
B. J. Murphy
Ciny Council
Walla Walla
Popilleton
Ore
Whilip Wolke
Pondieton
Falee
Thie City
Walla
Pendleton
Twentss
Pendieion
Thors
Pendietom
Proaperong
Rh. J. Murphy
W. HW. AP Cormmach
T. G. Montgomery
A. L. Knight
Stroble
C. PL Strain
Eminent Statesmen Censure Taft In Sharp Attacks
Matheson Wis Dec 17 Senator La Follette criticizes Taft and his message to Congress as tame and evasive, urging decisive action and alignment with policy. Bryan Lincoln Neb says the message lacks forthright revision and fails to satisfy special interests, calling for Sherman anti trust enforcement and stronger stance.
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Matheson
Wis
Taft
Congress
la Follette Cloges
la Faliette
Brent
White House
la Polley
Tutt
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Willem Jonning
Firson
Tatts Retens Menage
Tio
Bean Decides Or Phelps Bean Decides Or Phelps Involuntary Indebtedness
Judge Bean ruled that the detective’s bill in the local option enforcement case is an involuntary indebtedness, allowing District Attorney Phelps to be reimbursed. The decision upholds law enforcement powers and affirms using detectives to enforce local option laws amid prior injunctions and contested payments.
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Bill Case
Bill
Cheuit
Bean
Phelps
Sam Bannister
Coun's
Dietrict
Dude Tegn
Robbers Loot Citizens Bank in Decoy Standoff
In Querentine on December 17 a White trio held a crowd at bay while two others robbed the Citizens Bank, escaping with about 1650 dollars. Posses pursue the fleeing gang as officers investigate the incident.
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BANK
Querentine
Oal
Citizens Bank
Terrible River Trip In Open Row Boat Tragedy
In St Paul on December 17 a family of eleven endured a 400 mile ordeal in open boats during a blizzard. They were stranded on an island for five days and nearly died from exposure. Frank Krank was rescued in precarious condition after attempting to swim to shore. Daughter Tomix is hospitalized with pneumonia and typhoid fever.
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St. Paul
Lovi Krank
Ant
Frank
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