ISON MIGHT KILL SOMEONE AND INDICTMENT FALLOUT
A fragmented set of early 20th century clippings reports brewing political feuds, indictments, and defiant rhetoric around Henry Lawson and A A Rogers. Dennis Donohue denies rumors of pressuring Lawson while vowing to use his pen as weapon if attacked. Other items note arrests, party influence, and a burned chapel alongside graft cases and municipal actions.
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Donohue Odie
York
Dennis Dono- Bo
Lawson
Lawdy
Lemary
Three Craters to Build Mines for Canadian Defense
A Tribune Special from Montreal reports Canada plans to withdraw the Atlantic and Pacific fleet from Canadian waters and begin three mine craters as the start of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's naval program. The project aims to secure coastal defense with naval reserves under construction in Wen Indian waters, with a detailed announcement expected during Parliament's coming session. Grant's Pass braces for a quiet Christmas due to a diphtheria quarantine. no gatherings or church activities are allowed, four to five deaths have occurred, and most patients are recovering with the threat under control.
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Three Craters
New York
Tribune
Montreal
Atlantic
Pacific
Canadian
Dominion
Wilfried Laurier
Coas
of Naval Renerven
Wen
Granvs Pam
Grant’s
Jtown
Portland Man Sues Electric Company for 10150
George A Stinson sues Portland General Electric for 10150 dollars claiming a live wire fault caused severe injuries. He was a tineman for General Electric, hurt while wiring the old power house. case questions Sladen authority to direct the worker. Other notes include Walla Walla extending electric line deadline and a Southern railroad wreck near Charlottesville with fatalities.
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Portland
Dee
George A Stinson
Portland General Electric Company
Stinson
General Electric Company
Hoe
Sladen
Desperate Fire Kills Bangor Woman and Three Children
In Bangor Maine Mrs Hattie Johnson and her three children perished when their home burned this afternoon. She died trying to save her kids in a tragic blaze. In Chicago grain May wheat opened 108% closed 111? Corn opened 16% closed 45%. In Cripple Creek Mrs Dela Gladden shot and killed her husband William Gladden to prevent being beaten.
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Bangor
Hattie Johnson
Chicago
Cripple Creek
Col
Defense Counsel Defends Patterson in New York Case
Defense argues prosecution fails to prove guilt and attacks witness credibility. Levy claims Luce bought the revolver and suggests conflicting testimony about Young, a cabman, and a boy on the steps. Patterson appears in court in good spirits as proceedings pause for a recess.
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Defon Gaines
Carol Young
New York
Nan Patterson
Ftand
Unger
Bemias
Levy
Japs Capture War Munitions and Posthumous Honors
London reports Japanese forces captured quick firing guns and field pieces near Kikwan fort on December eighteenth. Tokyo notes Admiral Togo backed by navy officials in attributing honors to the torpedoing commander of the Sevastopol. Mukden tale recalls panic then revival as Russians retreat. city commerce and furs rebound amid growing Japanese control.
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Makehesy
London
Karen Hayashi
Lm Kikwan
Tokio
Togo
Navy Department
Sevastopol
Vero
Mukden
Tieling
Harbin
Eouthoon
Nyveky
St. Petersburg
Muksden
Woman Dies of Heart Trouble in Milwaukee Street Scene
Mine Mary Ellen Worthington of Milwaukee collapsed on the corner of Far and Alder streets at noon after a brief visit to Dr Wood. She was 45, a mother of eight or nine, and was meeting her husband Mr Worthington when he suddenly sank. He had a known heart condition but no current treatment.
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Levy
Young
Hell
Mary Ellen Worthington
Milwamicte
Far
Alder Streets
W. L. Wood
Alder Street
Fourth
Worthington
Cutler Mountain murder mystery deepens with strangers
Colorado Springs authorities say the dead woman is not Sadie Durant of Los Angeles and hold that both victim and killer were strangers in town. No clues identify either.
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Colorado Springs
Cutler Mountain
Po- Wce
Sadie Durant
Los Angeles
Metropolitan Club in Washington Destroyed by Fire
Fire gutted the Metropolitan Club in Washington early in the morning. Several resident members were rescued with difficulty. The club offices and a 15 000 volume library were destroyed, with losses estimated around 160 000 pounds.
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Washington
Eorth
Chadwick Estate Placed Under Receiver in Bankruptcy
Referee Remington granted Nathan Lower, receiver, absolute control of Mrs Chadwick property in Cleveland on December 21. Dr Wall opines Mrs Chadwick is physically able to testify in the bankruptcy proceedings.
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Cleveland
Landerville
Chadwick
Chadwick Bankiags
Remington Tolay
Remington
Nathan Lower
Mra. Chadwick
Wall
Mra Chadwick
Inaugural ball venue talks end in adjournment
Washington dispatch reports the House failed to agree on using the pension building for the inaugural ball and adjourned until January 4. The Senate likewise adjourned for Christmas after a four minute session.
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Washington
Menate
Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day in Northern Hemisphere
Winter solstice observations from Washington report that December 21 marks the shortest day and night, with daylight length remaining constant until December 26 when days begin lengthening toward the June solstice. The sun rises at 7 27 and sets at 4 31, and notes on earth’s position relative to the sun are included. Postmaster General Wynne also announces awards for pernicious activity during the late campaign. Two killed in wreck near Lena, Michigan, when a raise spread wrecked a St Paul train.
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Tony
Earth Fx
Manet
Hemowed
Washington
Wynne
BR. FE. Nevin
Berthoud
JW. Whitehead
Medina
Menominer, Mich
Der
St. Paul
Lena
Here
Gavin
Miller
State board mulls fair omission amid dairy tent clash
The state board of agriculture met in Salem to discuss officers and major issues for this year, including whether to hold the state fair. Divergence arises over scheduling with the Port and Clark expositions and September dairy tents likely drawing away top cows. Members listed include Downing, Wilkins, Lee, Matlock, and Hurlburt.
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State Board of Agriculture
Balem
Port
Tt Ia
W. FF. Matlock Ie
Salem
Pendleton
W. H. Downing
Marign County
Jaspar Wilkins
Lanw County
Frank Lee
Portland
W. F. Matlock
Mark Hurlburt
Albany
Britt Awarded The Decision In Spectacular Bout
Jimmy Huntt defeated Fat Wing Nelson after 26 rounds in San Francisco. The judges awarded Huntt a close decision amid tough exchanges with Nelson punished at times yet remains noted for grit and ring generalship. Receipts totaled about 96 000 with fighters earning substantial shares. Denver reports open precinct ballots reveal widespread bogus votes in a separate supreme Court matter.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Huntt
Nelson
Huntt
California
Chicago
Ten Alway
Alctemes
Ahvene Britt
Fron
Bolington Crone
Steferee Korhe
Peeterte
Nebewald Mom
Greta Bliity
Neleon
Bending Monry Home and Holiday Sending
Banks report many foreign drafts sent abroad as foreign-born residents in Umatilla county honor relatives in England Germany and Sweden. Chinese drafts to Hong Kong appear before Christmas reflecting festive sending abroad. Congregational church service drew a large crowd and Miss Trevitte leaves for La Grande to spend Christmas with friends.
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Monry
Umatilla
England
Germany
Sweden
Hong Kong
China
Christ
Mie Trevitte
Miss Trevitte
la Grande
Former Senator Geo L Shows Dies at 61
Bolec December 21 Former United States Senator Geo L Shows died this morning at age 61 after a wagering mines incident. He was the first territorial governor and the first governor elected when the state was admitted. He was elected to the senate in 1600 and served two terms.
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Bolec
United States
Geo. L. Shows
Senate
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