Pruitt resigns as Asst D A in Oregon district
Assistant District Attorney Pruitt resigns after serving as deputy since Frederick Steiner left. A. Newberry, a Democrat, appointed to fill the vacancy and will start duties immediately. Rumors swirl about successors with James Neal of Freewater the only definite candidate, while Van Vactor and others are discussed as possible entrants.
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W. C. EB. Pruitt
Frederick Steiner
A. Newberry
E. van Vacter
Pruitt
Northern Pacific
Laumbertson
Minn
Grand Jury
Newberry
van Vaeder
James Prp. Neal
Freewater
Umatilla
Morrow County
Sam KH. van Vactor
Heppner
Jay Bowerman
G. W. Phelps
Neal
Jamey P. Neal
G. W. Phelps Sand
van Vacter
Will M. Peterson
Enat
Oregonian
Roy Raley
Labor Leaders Face Federal Grand Jury Testimony
In Los Angeles on December 19 the dynamite probe resumed with Olaf Tvietmoe and Antone Johannsen arriving to testify as key witnesses outside Ortie McManigal. Both deny knowledge of dynamiting operations.
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Los Angeles
Federal Grand Jury
Olaf Tvietmoe
Antone Johannsen
Ortie McManigal
Indiana Probe Delayed in Federal Counterfeiting Case
Indianapolis December 18 The federal dynamiting jury temporarily halted its investigations today to consider a counterfeiting case. If counts involve multiple defendants authorities may pursue broader charges related to forgery and distribution. The delay shifts focus to examining documents and testimonies for evidence.
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Indiana
Indianapoli
Int
Will Transfer Evidence To Indianapolis Grand Jury
Indianapolis December 19 announcement states all dynaming evidence in possession of the Los Angeles grand jury will be transferred there after the holidays. United States Prosecuting Attorney Miller expects to perfect cases against a dozen persons connected with the probe.
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Indianapolis
Los Angeles
United States
Attoney Miller
Fate of Sharp Minds: A Brief Chronicle
A compact note highlights the presence of keen, quick-witted individuals. It suggests a positive outlook shaped by their intellect and initiative, implying notable contributions in local discourse and decision making.
Peace Resolution Adopted by Commercial Club
Lowell’s peace resolution passed with no dissent as attendees approved the measure at a brief meeting. Vice President Brock presided. J. N. Burgess and others from the Umatilla County Water Users Association spoke, with wording narrowed to upper Umatilla River and tributaries.
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Lowell
Commercial Club
Brock
Smythe
Keefe
Board of Managers
Umatilla County
O. D. Teel
Echo
Powers threaten intervention in Chinese peace talks
Shanghai dispatch reports world powers may intervene if revolutionary struggles do not end. The note to the Chinese peace conference from the powers warns that peaceful settlement is required and implies potential action if not achieved. The U S joins the note urging adherence to armistice terms as delegates seek normal conditions.
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Shanghai
Washington, D. C
United States
Uniow
Slugger Al Paine In Jail After Assault
Local ranch hand John Sweazee suffered two deep gashes above the left eye and was found unconscious on Alta Street. Al Paine, a well known local character, was arrested after Sweazee was taken to St Anthony's hospital in an unconscious state. Doctors say the injuries are not life threatening and the motive remains unclear. Paine offers no statement and those present refused to provide details. Police monitor condition of the injured man as they consider charges.
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John Sweazee
Gus la Fontaine
St. Anthony's Hospital
al Paine
Alla
Thompson
Sweasee
EB. Ringo
Hs Morning
Paine
Alta Street
la Fontaine Ranch
Jim Dupuis
George McDonald
Mini
Joeffy Arrives for Enterta inment at Pendleton Church
Necromancer Joeffy visits Pendleton presenting a program of music magic and mystery at the Christian church under the high school auspices. The show features experiments in illusion, violin solos and fantastical pieces exploring transmigration and the fourth dimension. The program begins promptly at a g o'clock.
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Joreffy
Pendleton
The
Christian Church
High Schoul
Congress of Nations
Murder of Huk Wong ex director general shocks Sze Chuen
Shanghai reports that Tuan Fang former director-general of the Huk wong railroad and once viceroy of Chi Li was murdered today in Sze Chuen by his own troops after treachery was found. His brother also died and both bodies were horribly hacked.
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Shanghai
Tuan Fang
Hukwong Railroad
Chi Li
Sze Chuen
Premier Yuan Evacuates Anhui and Shan Si to Rebels
Shanghai reports Premier Yuan concedes Anhui and Shan Si to rebels after suspending peace talks. Evacuation orders issued to Imperial troops to withdraw from these provinces as rebels demand their transfer of control.
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Shanghai
Yuan
Anhui
Shan Si
John Bigelow Dies, Noted Author and Diplomat
John Bigelow, famed American author, journalist, and diplomat, died at his Gramercy Park home from kidney trouble. Born in Maldon, New York in 1817, he was a contemporary of Daniel Webster, a associate of William Cullen Bryant, and a friend of Lincoln and Samuel Tilden. He served as consul to Paris during the Civil War and later as ambassador to France, authoring biographical and historical works.
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New York
John Bigelow
Gramercy Park
Diadder Trouble
Maldon
Danilel Webster
William Cullen Bryant
Lincoln
Samuel Tilden
Paris
France
Charles Campbell Dies at Walla Walla
Word reached here of the death of Charles W. Campbell in Walla Walla at 4 p m yesterday from paralysis. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p m from the family home. He leaves a wife four children and two brothers Thomas and William R R Campbell of Unis City and a sister Miss Margaret R Campbell of Carinville Illinois. He was a longtime farmer in the Wallsvale district before moving to the city for his children’s schooling.
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Charles W. Campbell
Thomas
William RR. Campbell
Unis City
Garden City
Walla Walla
Margaret R. Campbell
Carinville
Charles
Anna
Harry
Grice
Mr. Campbell
Wallsvale
Sts
Lang
Hig County
Neglect of Duty Blamed for Odessa Wreck
In Odessa Minnesota on December 19 a coroner inquest found negligence by four men caused a deadly wreck that killed eleven and injured twenty three. Night Operator Adama testified he left his office briefly with the block signal set clear and cleared the approach before the train stood still, but a silk special train then struck the halted train after a signal danger ahead.
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Odessa
Minn
Adama
Portland Police Increase Patrols End City Crime Wave
In Portland Oregon on December 19 authorities deployed forty two extra officers to patrol the residence districts amid a crime wave. Captain Bailey notes a wind of variable crime across northern areas and anticipates further activity moving toward California.
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Portland
Ore
Fourty
Bailey Saya
Northwret
California
Emperor Franz Joseph seriously ill in Vienna
In Vienna on December 19 a report says Emperor Franz Joseph is gravely ill with a bad cold, suffering a bad night and violent coughing. The aging ruler is greatly weakened and the illness raises fears of potential unrest or war in the Balkans.
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Franz Joseph
Vienna
Franz Josef
Europe
Balkans
Coast Plumbing Trust May Escape Prosecution
Los Angeles date Dec 19 officials predict the government suit to dissolve the Pacific Coast Plumbers' trust will fail to punish defendants. If they file within a week and a plea is agreed, it is understood the cases will end.
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Coast Plumbing Trust
Los Angeles
Pacif Coast Plumbers’ Trust
Fodern
Taft Viewed As Laughing Stock By Europe
St. Petersburg and Berlin comment on Taft abrogating the treaty, with Russian officials and German papers criticizing the United States. Reports say Russia may let the treaty lapse, harming American exporters while anti-Semitic agitation rises. Ambassador Guild discusses the matter with Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Taft
United States
America
Russia
Ambassador Guild, Jr
Lanconoff
Berlin
Europe
Benin Post
Germany
Bribed Juror's Wife Takes All Blame
In Los Angeles on December 19, Mrs. Robert Bain pleaded that she alone was to blame for the alleged bribe involving her husband McNamara juror. She testified as the key witness in Franklin's trial, while charges against Thomas White were dismissed after district attorney guidance. The case hinged on the sufficiency of accomplice testimony, and the court quashed White's conviction.
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Los Angeles
Bob
Franklin
Bain
Robert Bain
McNamara
Thomas White
White
Supreme Court
Farmers owning disputed lands in no danger
San Francisco Dec 14 That small farmers who bought land in Oregon from the Southern Pacific and Oregon and California railroad now absorbed by Southern Pacific may lose their property due to government proceedings to recover the land from the corporations. Special Proctor Townsend filed a communication with the U S circuit court stating hundreds of farmers, co defendants in the suit, face risk over lands in southern Oregon.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Southern Pacific and
Oregon and California
Southern Pacific
United States Circuit Court
Special
Protecuor Townsend
Lunds
England Takes Advantage Of Turkish Troubles In Sollum
London dispatch says the British war office has sent troops to occupy Sollum on the Cyrenaian coast. Britain claims the port from Turkey while Turkey is preoccupied with Italy and plans to retain it only during the Italian Turkish war before relinquishing control.
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London
British War Office
Sollum
Cyrenaian
Great Britain
Turkey
Italy
England
Tyle
Reyes' Son Onder Arrest in Mexico
El Paso Texas December 19 reports Epifanio Reyes son of General Leonardo Reyes is under arrest at Morells Mexico on a charge of inciting a revolt. A report from Sallalloquys Jemal Ramos, former revolutionary chief, has joined General Reyes. A wind of napati¢ins ransacked the Chapulco hacienda near Puebla, stealing property. The hacienda is owned by a Spaniard. Tamanchule in San Luis Potosi state is in Reyes' hands.
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Tamanchule
San Luis Potosi
Rey'stas
Pope Prue Craat Welcomes US Visitors at Audience
In Rome on December 12 Pope Prue Craat granted a farewell audience to Cor Wina's Fartoy and O'Connell, thanking them for their service and affirming his friendship for America as they prepare to return to the United States.
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America
Rome
Pope Prue
Taft Demands Ratification of Treaty Abrogation
President Taft held talks with both houses urging ratification of his action abrogating the Russian treaty. The cabinet met in the morning to discuss possible congressional action on the treaty while Knox cited focus on Taft's wool tariff message.
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Taft
Washington
Senate
House
Knox
Coneters
Raynor Denounces Russia Oppression in Senate Speech
Senator Raynor of Maryland denounces the Russian treaty abrogation in the Senate saying the night of barbarism must end for religious liberty in the United States. He condemns autocratic rule and persecution of dissenters and argues abrogation is the only relief to resist alien persecution.
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Raynor
Russia
Washington, D. C
Maryland
United States
Illy Smith May Survive Wounds
Portland reports the condition of Ill y Smith after a shooting as doctors say he may survive his wounds if stability returns in about four hours. Mrs Loomis, on bond as a material witness, is central to the case as authorities seek her father who witnessed the shooting.
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Portland
Ore
BT Smith
Taft Heads to New York for Christmas shopping and banquets
President Taft departed from Taft Gora for New York to attend Christmas shopping and several banquets. Attorney General Withersham accompanied him. En route to Panama, he discussed frontier duties and planned to lay a cornerstone for a section house tomorrow.
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Taft Gora
New York
Washington, D
Taft
Withersham
Panama
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