Hill Suspect Named in Ardenwald Killings Evidence Points to Harvey
Authorities say Nathan B. Harvey, a wealthy Clackamas County nurseryman, is connected to the Hill family murders near Ardenwald. They place the killing between 12:46 and 12:50 a.m. on June 5 and allege Harvey's motive included a $20,000 mortgage to Portland attorneys. Records trace a history of violence and alleged perversions in the Harvey family, with prior crimes linking to the same stake.
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Hill
Ardenwald
Nathan B. Harvey
Hills
Harvey
Muse
Clachamas County
L. Lk. Levinge
Ardengald
Nathan
Hill House
Hite
Portland
Four Hills
Moss
Uli
Caxadero
Ardenwald Road
Delk House
Oregon Water Power Division
Portland Railway Light & Power Company
Milwaukie
Commission
Front Street
Henry Harvey
Gresham
T. T. Mase
Fr. A. Mills
Harveys
Nathan Harvey
Tuesaday
Mamie Welch
Strawberry Patch
Harvey House
Federal and Civil Authorities Clash in Los Angeles Probe
Indianapolis and Los Angeles reports say federal officials pressed John McNamara to testify as a state witness in the dynamiting case. County Prosecutor Baker was cited for contempt after beating a National Erectors' association detective. an investigation was ordered. In Los Angeles, labor leaders testfied as the federal grand jury continued hearings with eleven witnesses remaining and a possible conclusion by tomorrow night.
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Indianapolis
John McNamara
Baker
National Erectors’ Association
Markey
Oregon University Wins Appropriation Court Victory
Judge Galloway permanently enjoined Secretary of State Alcott from filing referendum petitions against the appropriation. The decision held many petition signatures fraudulent or not genuine enough to meet legal standards. The case will be appealed.
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Siem
Ore
University of Oregon
Galloway
Secretary of State
Alcott
Couse Creek Road Delayed by Court Ruling
Judge G W Phelps sustains writ in Highy Harris vs Umatilla County delaying Cove Creek road work near Milton. Court finds two errors: absence of fixed time and place for viewers meeting and illegality of deputy surveyor J W Kimble required by order. Further errors upheld will require county to redo procedures to proceed with road.
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G. W. Phelps
Highy Herris
Umatilla
Cove Creek
Milton
Phelps
Fimely
J. W. Kimbre
Gerry Kimbrell
Fee
Plaintife
Tennessee Governor Becomes a Convict
Nashville December 21 Governor Hoover newly elected Tennessee governor sentenced himself to two days in the state penitentiary to study prison conditions firsthand. He shared a cell with criminals, ate prison fare, and worked as a lowly convict as part of his pledge to be stricter on pardons, contrasting with his predecessor Patterson.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hooper
Tennessee
State
Patterson
Clothesline Thief Plagues City Neighborhood
Police report a spike in clothesline thefts across the city over the past weeks. Six incidents involve home lines on West Alta Street West Bluff Street Cable Street and nearby areas with undergarments children’s wear and household linens stolen. signs point to female suspects or accomplices, with beds and tables stripped of items.
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Pleo
Andy Rust
Weat Alta Street
Allen Peterson
Ruel
Henry Arbogast
West Bluff Street
Alarry O'Dell
West Alta
Rankin
Cable Street
Christmas Holidays Reduce Post Office Services
Postmaster J. T. Crown announced Pendleton will open 9:20 to 10:20 each forenoon due to two Christmas holidays in succession. No carrier service will run. residents must pick up parcels at the postman’s window. The rush continues at stamp, general delivery, and registry windows amid holiday turnover.
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J. T. Crown
Pendleton
Miss Ida Boyd Heads to University City in St Louis
Miss Ida Boyd, a leading local woman active in the American Woman's League, is selected for a responsible post at the Jeanine headquarters in University City, St. Louis. She plans to leave Pendleton within days to assume duties and local members praise her achievement despite her departure. The community also notes B G Lewis’s legal victory over charges related to alleged mall misuses, with league members affirming their prior support.
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American Woman's League
Jeanine
University City
St. Louis
Boyd
Miss Boyd Hig
A. W. Ts
Pendleton
League
Woman's League
B. G. Lewis
Lewis
Walla Walla Loses Bid for League Baseball
Seattle December report shows Northwest Baseball League directors will elect Fielder Jones, former Chickas White Sox leader, as president while Walla Walla’s bid for league admission next season receives an unfavorable report.
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Seattle
Wash
Northwest Baseball Lesgue Association
Maera
Fielder Jones
Chickea White Sox Americans
Walla Walla
Rebel Envoy Objects to This At Peace Conference
Tang Shao Yi on behalf of Premier Yuan briefs at the Shanghai peace talks asserting that abolishing the emperor and establishing a republic is essential to appease China. Wu Ting Fang opposes republic recognition unless Yuan is free to be president. J F Stockwell files suit against William Smiley for 83.40 unpaid broom corn harvest services with a first lien claim and sheriff sale request. Attorney fees and recording costs listed.
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Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Premier Yuan
Pekingo
Republi
Wu Ting Fang
Yulin
J. F Stockwell
William Smiley
Raley
Workman killed by falling timber in Portland building
John W. Parling a plumber with William & Beges firm was killed when a heavy timber fell from the fourth floor of the Lip mann Wolfe building at Fifth and Washington striking him on the head. He was working on the new structure when the accident occurred.
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Portland
Ore
John W. Parling
William & Beges
Plumbing Contractors
Lipmann Wolfe
Bifth
Washington
Self Mutilated Preacher Murder Suspect Recovering
Boston Massachusetts December 21 Reverend Clarence Virgil Richeson, suspected of murdering Miss Avis Linnell, attempted to emasculate himself in his county jail cell yesterday. He rests easily today and doctors say the operation may succeed but prosecutors doubt readiness for trial by January 15. The defense is expected to argue insanity.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence Virgil Richeson
Avis Linnell
France England and Russia Push Italy to Join Entente
Amb Rabe of France based in Rome proposes Italy abandon Austria and Germany at the expiry of the triple alliance and join an entente to form a four power bloc with France England and Russia. The plan is said to have originated in Vienna and Italy has shown a sympathetic response.
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Barrere
France
Rome
Italy
Austrian
Germany
England
Russia
Vienna
King Kills Big Game in Nepal Hunt by King George
Delhi reports King George killed three tigers and three rhinoceroses during a Nepal hunting expedition. The royal hunt draws attention to wildlife losses and colonial era imperial sport.
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Delhi
Dee
King George
Nepal
Partitioning the Beef Barons Trial Advances
December 21 in Mileago courtroom Jandee Carpenter forced a decision on the defense motion, ensuring the case proceeds while two of seven indictment counts are dismissed. The defense had objected to the ruling.
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Mileago
Jandee Carpenter Fodow
Russian Persian Troops Clash Near Tehran
Telegrams from Tabriz report heavy fighting between Russian and Persian forces around Tehran. Dispatches say about 4000 Russian troops may advance on Tehran tomorrow unless Persian authorities reveal details about a high‑level contact.
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Teheran
Tabriz
Kashin
Mysterious murders and local feuds haunt Ardenwald
In Town the Harvey family is tied to dark rumors as a father dies shortly after deed transfers to Nathan and a brother Dan. Nathan is suspected of murder but never tried, while another brother drowned years ago near Milwaukle. Harvey has a long reputation for insulting women, with sheriff Mass noting at least six local allegations.
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Nathan Harvey
Nathan
Dan
Milwaukle
Ardenwald
Sheriff Mass
Ardenwnalld
Harvey Hen
Wil
Portland Branch Post Office Robbed of $1000 in Stamps
Portland December 21 robbers rifled the east side Post Office Station A stealing about $1000 in stamps and $500 in money orders and registered minis. The safe combination was removed and no crew could be found after sounds were heard by passersby who thought workers were sorting mail.
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Portland
Two Wounded In Duel Fought By Mistake
Portland dispatch reports Frank Kelly of Missoula Montana dying from a pistol duel with Policeman Charles Hewerson who is seriously wounded in the groin. They met near Kellys room on Hall street last night after each mistook the other for a highwayman and fired. Police had suspected Kelly the Ta coma red haired bandit but learned he had been working there in a trusted post for several months.
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Frank Kelly
Missouli
Montana
Charles Hewerson
Kelly
Hall Street
Tacoma
Vorget Treaty Troubles for a Brief Period
Washington December 21 President Taft cabled the pool wishes to the Czar of Russia on Nicholas day in Rusia The czar replied cordially.
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Washington
Deco
Taft
Rusers
Nicholas
Rusia
Taft urges banking, postal reforms and army changes
President Taft sends a congress message outlining fiscal data and monetary reform needs. He supports extending postal savings banks and rural parcel post, urges Panama Canal legislation, and backs an army service corps while opposing political interference by local federal officers.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Treasury
Monetary Commission
Mesage
Panama Canal Zone
Army Service Corps
Taft Signs Abrogation Resolution In Washington
President Taft signed the joint resolution abrogating the Russian treaty this morning in Washington after returning from New York. Secretary Knox was the lone cabinet official present when the measure was signed.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Senate
House
Knox
Interscholastic basketball showdown in Eastern Oregon
Tomorrow night Pendleton High School faces Columbia College Jr of Milton in a key Eastern Oregon series game that will decide the championship. Pendleton seeks to defend its perfect season while Milton's Columbian squad is rising, with backfield stars Chap man Houser Cliff Jordan and Sturdivant among returning players.
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Oregon
Whice
Pendleton High School
Columbia College, Jr
Milton
Boyten
Art Jordan
Jordan
Chapman
Houser
Cliff Jordan
Sturdivant
Fee
Strain
Columbia College
Former President Morales Arrested in San Domingo Conspiracy Case
Former President Morales and several followers landed on the east coast of San Domingo. They were not taken prisoners. They will be brought before a court on a charge of conspiracy as the country remains quiet.
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San Domingo
Morales
Pension Bill Debated by Nebraskan Senator in Senate
Washington December 21 Senator Grown of Nebraska spoke on the Sherwood $19 day pension bill in the Senate. Passage would be an appropriate gesture for Civil War veterans.
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Nebrasks
Senate
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