Heney Discusses Land Fraud Visit and Bristol Evidence
Francis J. Heney arrived in Washington from Chicago to discuss the land fraud cases with the president. He said Bristol did not have all the necessary evidence and that he had it. He added no new comments on Senator Fulton. Humphrey urged stronger Puget Sound defenses with fleets and submarines to guard Seattle, Tacoma.
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Noy
Bristol
Humphrey
Washington
Der
Francis J.heney
Heney
Chicago
Senator Fulton
West Coast
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound
Postoffice Order Lets Santa Letters Reach Charities
Saint Nicholas letters flood mail as Postmaster General Meyer directs delivery to responsible societies or individuals. The policy, valid until January 1, aims to aid poor children, with risks of abuse by unworthy recipients and possible return to dead letter office thereafter.
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Washingt
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Meyer
Chilean Troops Fire On Workers At Iquique
In Iquique Chile on Saturday about two hundred workers were killed when troops fired on a 1000 strong mob after they refused to disperse. Martial law has been declared.
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Washington
Iquique
Chill
Bryan addressed Oklahoma legislature amid prayer and ovation
Oklahoma City Guthrie Dec 23 William J Bryan spoke to a joint session of the legislature and received an ovation. After a reception he shook thousands of hands. The house chaplain prayed that Bryan might become the next president and sparked prolonged applause from Democrats. Speaker Munray urged the question and all Democrats answered aye.
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Guthrie
Okla
William J. Bryan
Bryan
House
William H. Munray
California Holiday Ends as Banks Resume Cash Bans
In San Francisco on December 23 banks reopen after holidays. Clearing house associations state ample funds in vaults to meet all demands, signaling readiness for normal business.
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California
Francisco
Scadding Returns on Train No 1 En Route Home
Bishop Scadding passed through on Train No 1 today en route to Portland from an extended lecture tour through the east.
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Scadding
Bishop Scaddings
Portland
Shah Accepts Surrender to Constitutionalists in Persia
Theran December 24 National assembly accepts shah's declaration of surrender to constitutionalists amid political transition in Persia. The move marks a pivotal step in the struggle between the monarchy and the constitutionalist forces.
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Shah
Theran
Persia
Natonal Assembly
Constitutionaliate
Green and Gaynor Convicted in Embezzlement Case
Washington authorities announce that Benjamin Greene and John Gaynor were convicted of embezzling funds from Savannah harbor construction. The Supreme Court upheld a four year sentence and a fine of 575,748 dollars, confirming the prior verdict.
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Washington
Benj. Greene
John Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
United States Supreme Court
Princess Charlotte Swept Into Harden Libel Case
Berlin December 23 The Harden libel suit rises to new heat as Princess Charlotte of Saxe Moingen is dragged into the matter. Prosecution says Harden spoke against Von Moltke based on statements given by Kleinholtz counsel for the princess. The defense seeks to have the princess called for a private examination.
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Charlotte
Saxe-Moingen
Hansen
von Moltke
Kileinholtz
Berlin
Charlotte of
Harden
Kleinholts
Plan of Attack Outlined by Telegraphers Union
Chicago December 23 The Commercial Telegraphers Union launched a plan of attack against Western Union after a defeat in battle. Blanks were sent to locals seeking information about the company, especially where the record is incomplete. Secretary Wesley Russell said the union already has substantial information for the attorney general and expects more soon.
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Chicago
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Congress
Wesley Russell
Witness Delay Halts Pettibone Trial in Boise
Boise dispatch reports the state case in the Pettibone trial was not concluded as a Colorado witness failed to arrive. Court reconvenes tonight with the defense expected to open and seek jury instructions toward a not guilty verdict.
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Pettibone
Faille
Colorado
Boise
Castor Reaches Port After Strenuous Voyage
The British bark Castor, overdue from Valparaiso for 15 days, arrived off Tatoosh late yesterday and is en route to Esquimalt. It had appeared off the Columbia bar on November 16 but was driven off shore and not heard from since, with fears for the crew's safety.
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Port Townsend
Castor
Valparaiso
Tatoosh
Esquimalt
Columbia Bar
Giles
Castle Rock Postoffice Robbed in Ore District
Castle Rock Ore December 22 The post office was robbed last night but only a small amount of money and stamps were taken from the till and the secure box. Police are investigating and no arrests have been announced. Local residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.
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Castle Rock
Suit Filed for 228 Dollar Note Against Dingman
A suit to collect 228 due on a note was filed this afternoon against James C. Dingman by L. A. Shellenberger. The complaint was filed by Peterson, Peterson & Wilson and an attorney's fee of 50 dollars is prayed for.
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James C. Dingman
L. A. Shellenberger
Peterson, Peterson & Wilson
Medford editor jailed after criticising grand jury
George Putnam editor of the Medford Tribune and former Portland Journal news editor was dragged from a train at Roseburg and jailed for part of a day and night. The contempt charge arose from articles attacking the grand jury for not indicting Rogue River railroad officials for assaulting Medford’s mayor. Putnam, a prominent state editor, was en route to Portland when detained.
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Medford
Roseburg
Ore
Dee
George Putnam
Portland Journal
Medford Tribune
Putnam
Portland
The
Tribune
Grand Jury
Barnum and Son
Rogue River
Suez Route Not Settled Upon
Secretary Metcalf said officers of the navy department have discussed routes for the fleet’s return but reached no decision. The press note follows a wireless dispatch claiming Evans said the fleet would return via the Suez canal. John Dickson and Edgar Smith of the University of Oregon have arrived home for the holidays.
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Washington
Navy Department
Nobinson Wins Checker Tournament in Portland
Willam Robinson of Ontario Canada won the American-Canadian checker championship in the ongoing correspondence tournament started in October 1906. Announcement was made this morning at headquarters in Portland. Attorney General Goes to Washington in Salem Oregon Crawford to accompany Senator Fulton before the supreme court in the Oregon Washington boundary suit involving Sands and Islands near the Columbia River.
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Nobinson
Portland
Willam Robinson
Ontario
Canada
Washington
Salem
Ore
Crawford
Oregon
Senator Fulton
Supreme Court
Oregon- Washington
Columbia River
Mine Disaster At Jacobs Creek Ends With 46 Bodies Recovered
In Darr mine at Jacobs Creek an explosion Thursday left about 200 missing. By December 23 a total of 46 bodies were recovered, with many discovered in prayerful positions as rescue efforts continued.
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Jacobs Creek
Darr
Robbers Blow Safe at Campbell Station Post Office
Robbe of Money and Stampa in San Jose reports safe robbers blew open the Campbell station post office safe and secured 300 dollars in money and 700 dollars worth of stamps.
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San Jose
Campbell Station
Destructive Fire Damages Water and Tobacco Store
A morning fire in Long Beach California destroyed the water and tobacco shop causing an estimated loss of 10000 dollars with no insurance. Miss Maude McCrumb, 23, a school teacher, is seriously ill at her Jamestown Pennsylvania home after an assault by Charles Summers, a Turnerville farmer.
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Long Beach
Calif
Maude MccCrumb
Jamestown
Charles Summers
Turnerville
Man Shoots Self in Fortis Fixit Shop on Court Street
George Bowles attempted suicide with a 22 caliber pistol in a repair shop near Lyman meat market. The bullet lodged under the skin but was removed by Dr. J. A. Best. Bowles, a rheumatic, heavy drinker, walked home afterward and claimed he did not know how it happened. He had visited the shop multiple times, showing interest in pistols.
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George Bowles
Court Street
J. A. Best
Lyman
Bowles
Sorenson
Powles
Dr. Best
Pendleton
West Court Street
Spokane
Girl Falls From Window In Accident
In the afternoon the Ferguson family faced misfortune when their little girl Mary Jane fell six feet from a kitchen window onto rocks. She landed on the right side of her head, suffering a painful injury. Dr. G. W. Cole attended and dressed the wound, deemed serious only by perception, not by prognosis.
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Ferguson
Mary Jane
G. W. Cole
Boys Shoot Rifle. Stray Bullet Affects Ferguson Home
Three boys shooting a rifle by Water Street fired a stray bullet that pierced the parlor window of Charles J. Ferguson on the hill. The large bullet shattered a framed picture and lodged in the woodwork, narrowly missing occupants.
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Water Street
Charles J. Ferguson
Many truants but few prosecutions surface in district checks
A district boundary board reports 51 truancy cases under compulsory education law but no prosecutions so far. Teachers notify the board, which alerts the truancy officer and parents to send children to school. Most cases, including 42 from Milton led by J W Dykes, show compliance with no legal action.
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District Boundary Board
Boundary Board
Milton
J. W. Dykes
Heix
Echo
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Reckless shooting reported near window. suspect sought
Mr Porguson and infant narrowly escaped a gunfire incident as Ferguson filed a police report. Marshal Gurdane hunts the jade suspect now known to authorities. Earlier, a second mishap at Main and Court left a Minnis wood dealer’s son knocked unconscious after a buggy fall. injuries not considered serious.
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Porguson
Ferguson
Marshal Gurdane
Main
Court Streets
W. C. Minnis
Rock Island Pleads Guilty In Cattle Transport Case
The Rock Island Railroad changed its plea from not guilty to guilty in 32 charges accusing violation of federal law on transporting cattle in closed cars longer than 28 hours without food or water. The statute imposes fines from 100 to 500 dollars.
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Chicago
Rock Island Today
Simon urged to seek Senate seat in Oregon June race
The Oregon Sunday Journal reports Joseph Simon of Portland, once a political power in the state, is being urged to run for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He may enter the field to oppose Senator Fulton, aligning with Statement No. 1 on direct primaries and popular election of senators.
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Oregon Sunday Journal
Fulton
Republican
Oregon
Joseph Simon
Portland
United States Senate
Simon
United States
Corvallis
Mineral workers chief resigns as illness prompts replacement
James R. Kirwan, long serving secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, resigned yesterday effective immediately. Ernest Mills, an executive board member from British Columbia, assumed the office. Acting President C F E Mahoney departed Denver for Calfield to inspect local troubles.
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James R. Kirwan
Western Federation of Miners
Ernest Mills
British Columbia
Denver
Kirwan
C. FE. Mahoney
Galfield
Chicago Americans to play six games in San Francisco
Jack Gleason announced a contract for the Chicago Americans to play six games in San Francisco from March 6 to 15. The Beavers will meet the Americans in Salinas, California, with the arrangement made at McCredle’s request.
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Chicago Americans
San Francisco
Jack Gleason
Beavers
Americans
Salinas
Cal
McCredle
Wool growers split on Pilot Rock sale location
In Umatilla County a county woolgrowers association meeting failed to decide whether Pilot Rock or joint county sale should host the wool. About one million pounds from Pilot Rock and Pendleton would be disposed of. buyers favor fewer, larger sales at major markets. A new baler will be installed locally, and several growers plan to attend the national woolgrowers meeting in Helena in January.
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Pilot Rock
Pennieton
Umatilla
Helena
County Woolgrowers’ Association
J. N. Burgeass
A. H. Rugg
Dan P. Smythe
Pilot Rockers
Pendleton
Heppner
Oregon Maria
Shepmen
Umatilla County
Woolgrowers
Senator Mallory Dies in Pensacola Civil War Figure
Senator Stephen R. Mallory died this morning in Pensacola Florida after illness and a general breakdown due to paralysis on the left side. Mallory served as a Confederate midshipman during the Civil War.
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Pensacola
Fin
United States
Stephen R. Mallory
Mallory
Idaho Sunday Law Enforced Quietly Across Tri-Cities
Spokane reports Wallace Wardner and Coeur d Alene cut off from outside world as Idaho Sunday law shuts down operations. Telephone operators left their boards and telegraph operators were arrested at Wallace for attempting to work their keys on Sunday.
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Spokane
Wallace, Wardner
Coeur l'Alene
Idaho
Wallace
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